The Lion's Roar - 9 June 2021

We had a great opportunity to enter two Year 9 Teams into the Senior School Ethics Olympiad on Monday 24 May. The students were competing against older students in Years 11 and 12. This was an all-day online competition against other prestigious schools in Western Australia, as well as schools from Singapore and Hong Kong. The two St Mark's teams were a credit to the School with their professionalism and willingness to take feedback from the prestigious judges from all over the world. One of our teams, the St Mark’s Yellow Team, received an honourable mention from the judges, which is high praise.

We look forward to entering the next competition in November. The student representatives from St Mark’s were:

• Jesse Rivers
• Laura Hazell
• Ashlyn Cole
• Jasmine Orton
• Rivah Scaddan
• Maya Best
• Tabitha Love
• Summer Reid
• Jack Sandwell
• Grace Barnard

These students are to be congratulated for their pursuit of academic excellence.

This week we celebrate a netball player, an aquathlon participant and a gymnast!

Congratulations to Chloe Ramsay (C9.2) on her selection to the School Sport WA Netball 15 Yrs and Under Girls team. Chloe and her teammates will be heading to Karratha later this month to participate in the Karratha North West Championships! Well done Chloe; all the best for a successful tournament.

Our congratulations go to Ava Wicht (6.1) on her selection to the the Western Australian Gymnastics Border Challenge Team for 2021. Ava will be travelling to Queensland at the end of this month to compete in the event. Best of luck for your preparations, Ava!

Ella Lambie (M7.2) has been selected to the School Sports WA Aquathlon Team! We look forward to hearing how Ella and her teammates go in this run-swim-run event.

Congratulations to all the Junior Touch Rugby Team, who made it all the way to the Finals of the School Sports WA Touch Rugby Tournament, finishing as Runners Up! Fantastic effort - well done!

The POSTMEN Games Day is Back! But do you know who the POSTMEN are and why the group was established? Read on to find out more!

There are many elements that interact to ensure the healthy development of our children and we all go to great lengths to ensure the best for our children. However, it is important to understand the importance a father figure plays in this process. Research from the University of Western Australia highlighted “the significant impact that fathers have on the social, cognitive, emotional and physical wellbeing of children from infancy to adolescence and with lasting influences into their adult life”. As children reach school age this is when a father’s influence of their child becomes most prominent.

It was for this reason that The Fathering Project was established in Western Australia by Dr Bruce Robinson in 2013 and it has quickly spread to be a nationwide initiative. The Fathering Project aims to inspire and equip fathers to engage with their kids and, at St Mark’s, we are very lucky to have our own chapter of The Fathering Project called the POSTMEN (Papas Of ST Mark’s Engagement Network). This group of St Mark’s dads organise a number of events through the course of the year designed to get dads and kids spending time together and having fun.

The next event on the POSTMEN calendar is the 2021 Games Day. This event takes place at St Mark’s on Saturday, 26 June and promises to be a great afternoon, with a steady undercurrent of laughter and fierce competition! Bring your kids along to this POSTMEN event just one month away from today on Saturday 26 June. Discover games you never knew existed and enjoy a pizza dinner for just $10. Bookings can be made online.

The Fathering Project website is a great place to read further on the positive impact fathers have on the academic, social, and emotional development of their children. https://thefatheringproject.org/research/

The School's Holiday Workshops are back this July! Bookings are now open, so get in quick before all the spots are gone! Here are some of the activities available:

• Art
• Cooking
• Lego
• Robotics
• Roblox
• Video Game Design
• Digital Photography
• Drama
• Sports Camp
• Public Speaking
• Academic Challenges
• Website and YouTube Design!

As you are aware, pastoral care and student wellbeing is a priority of St Mark’s Anglican Community School. We aim to connect our students to our Community through creating a ‘sense of belonging’ by sharing important celebrations and events. One of these events is our ‘Zero to Hero’ day which is organised by our Wellbeing Prefects in conjunction with the Senior School Pastoral Care Team.

This day was originally planned for tomorrow but, due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to postpone the event until Semester 2. We will send further information to families about event this closer to the date.

We thank you for your understanding.

Traditionally, the Endeavour year book has been handed out to students on the final day of Term 4. Many schools only publish their year book in the Term 1 of the following year, so that Speech Night awards can be included. We'd love to know your thoughts on whether Endeavour publication date should change.

_{This poll is also running on Facebook and Instagram. Results will be carefully considered, and the decision on whether to change the date of publication remains at the discretion of the School.}

As a part of the Digital Technologies courses in Years 9 and 10, students have been studying Game and Hardware Design, which culminated on Friday when students explored the history of gaming and hardware at Nostalgia Box in Northbridge.

They were then shown where these skills may lead while looking at what is on offer in Animation, Game Design and the Creative Arts at North Metro TAFE.

Students came back with not only a solid understanding of how hardware and culture have influenced the gaming industry over the past 50 years, but also where they could continue to engage in their passion and use their talents after Year 12.

A round up of useful information from our Head of Careers, Mrs Linda Whiteside, including news from the major universities, traineeship news, and dates of upcoming events.

School Leavers' Initiative

The National Careers Institute, at the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, has established the School Leavers' initiative to help support school leavers aged 15-24 transitioning from school into a career pathway.

The transition from school can be challenging, and the COVID-19 pandemic has presented some uncertainty resulting in a changed education and workforce landscape. Our service has been established to help school leavers easily find the information they need to support their decisions while deciding on their next steps, as well as provide additional support through our qualified career practitioners, if needed.

School Leavers' Information Kit (SLIK)

The School Leavers Information Kit has all of the resources and information needed to help young people explore the education, training and work options available to them in 2021.

School Leavers' Information Service

The Information Service provides support to young people to explore their education, training, and employment interests, and provides the following services:

• guidance to navigate the School Leavers Information Kit and the Your Career website – www.YourCareer.gov.au;

• free personalised career guidance sessions for school leavers aged 15-24 years with a qualified career practitioner over the telephone.

Operating hours are from 9.00am to 7.30pm (callers local time) Monday to Friday.

How can the School Leavers' Information Service be contacted?

• Call 1800 CAREER or 1800 227 337
• Email schoolleavers.nci@dese.gov.au
• SMS ‘SLIS2021’ to 0429 009 435

University News

CQU

The CQU Parents and Year 12s Webinar is taking place on 16 June from 2pm – 3pm. Whether you are a student in Year 12 or a parent, CQU is here to help you get all the answers you need. This webinar will give you a glimpse of life after high school and provide information on careers, courses, entry requirements and how to apply. Register HERE.

If you are in Year 10 and considering what subjects you should choose for Years 11 and 12 this Virtual Subject Selection Webinar will provide:

• Information based on your career or school subject of interest.
• More about choosing your subjects, explore career pathways, and learn about pre-requisites required for uni courses
• Learn about in-school study options such as our Start Uni Now (SUN) and Start TAFE Now (STN) programs
• Live webinars for both parents and students

Date :17 June, 1pm – 3pm. Register HERE.

Curtin

Scholarships

There are merit and needs based scholarships awarded by Curtin. Applicants can only get one Curtin scholarship. If you win more than one you will be awarded the most generous one.

• Sign up for email alerts that will identify changes to scholarships as they come through.
• Get your documents ready now:
  • Resumes
  • References
  • Centrelink documents if needed.
  • Bank statements if needed.

The John Curtin Scholarship goes to students in the top 5% of school graduates.

Curtin Excellence Scholarships are automatically awarded to students who achieved an ATAR of 96% or above.

See the range of Curtin Scholarships HERE

Curtin Uni Year 10 Guide for subject selection

If you are making decisions about what subjects to take in Years 11 and 12 the Curtin Uni Year Guide may help. Some courses require you to have studied Maths Methods, and some would like you to have studied Chemistry. At the Curtin Careers Educators day it was mentioned that you can pick up these subjects through various post school courses, but that studying them at school gives a very thorough understanding of concepts.

ECU

WAAPA Ace your WACE

Applications for WAAPA for 2022 are now open with audition information coming out in June. WAAPA is delighted to announce a range of free workshops presented by WAAPA’s acclaimed staff to help students prepare for their WACE exams, WAAPA audition, master their instrument, or just have fun. Bookings are essential - register here.

25 June ECU Year 11 and 12's Engineering Showcase

4.30pm - 6.30pm at the Joondalup Campus

ECU is pleased to invite you to attend our upcoming School of Engineering courses and careers information session so you can discover why engineering is such a great profession and how ECU can provide you with an excellent start to a highly rewarding career. Register HERE.

28 June ECU Information Expo

5.30pm - 7.30pm at the Joondalup Campus

The session will cover course admission pathways, how to apply, fees and scholarships, and flexible study options. Bring family or friends and explore the campus and our great facilities. Register HERE.

29 June WAAPA Production Tour

6.00pm - 8.00pm at the Mount Lawley Campus. ECU's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is one of the world's leading performing arts academies and we're giving you the opportunity to explore our state-of-the-art production and design facilities. Register HERE.

Murdoch

16 June Murdoch Admissions Pathways Open Night

Alternative pathways are the big news at all the universities. You can find out about what Murdoch has to offer and about scholarships, and support services, at this open night. Find details HERE.

Murdoch Uni Open Day

The main message from Murdoch is to come to their Open Day on 18 July. Find information about the Open Day HERE.

Notre Dame

Pre-Medicine Certificate

The Doctor of Medicine at Notre Dame is a post graduate degree. While studying their undergraduate degree, and aiming for high distinction grades, Notre Dame full time students may also choose to study a Pre-Medicine Certificate which will guarantee them an interview for the Doctor of Medicine program IF they achieve the required GPA and GAMSAT scores.

Training News

19 June College of Electrical Training Open Day

Come along to the 2021 Open Day! CET’s Open Day is here again, and this year it's held on Saturday 19 June 2021 at both Joondalup and Jandakot campuses. CET welcomes you to find out about pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways courses at our annual Open Day. Electrical Group Training (EGT), the largest employer of electrical apprentices in the country, will also be in attendance to speak with students about potential employment opportunities. Register for attendance HERE.

School Based Traineeships in the Public Sector

A school-based traineeship is an introduction to a potential career in the public sector. Year 10 students can apply for a school based traineeship before entering their final two years of high school, gaining on the job experience through paid employment over 18 months. They work towards their Certificate II in Government (Public Administration) which counts towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). Check out what is involved HERE.

Other Opportunities

An Army Support Gap Year role is a unique opportunity for students to experience life in the Army, without needing to make a long-term commitment. The skills obtained through the Army Support Gap Year program will provide them with valuable work and life experience, which are transferable to civilian employment opportunities. It enables Gap Year members personal and professional development for their next endeavour.

In an Army Support role, recruits will learn logistic and task management skills to ensure the Army has the necessary supplies for exercises and humanitarian operations. Gap Year recruits can experience what life in the Army is like in one of three rewarding Army Support Gap Year roles. They may assist in the movement of supplies as a Driver, manage logistics as a Warehouse Coordinator, or become the point of contact within a unit as an Administration Assistant.

Gap Year applications are closing soon. Explore more about the Army Support Gap Year. Click a role below or contact Defence Force Recruiting on 13 19 01 for more information.

June ATAR Revision Programs

Find a revision program near you and choose which one suits you best. For information go to the In Focus blog post of West Australian courses HERE.

Year 11s Apply now for National Youth Science Forum 2022

In 2022, the NYSF will deliver a 12-day program from 10-25 January. Do you love science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, or have the drive to find solutions to problems and fix things? Do you see yourself working in a science or technology-related field and would like to know more about STEM-related study and career paths? Some scholarships are available to help to cover costs. Apply HERE.

Year 11s ADFA Education Awards Applications Open

The Australian Defence Force Academy Education Award is presented annually to Year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential, and academic and sporting achievements exhibited during Year 11.

The award comprises of a laptop computer and certificate for you, along with a plaque of recognition for your school. It is presented to you on behalf of the Navy, Army, or Air Force if you’re one of the 120 most suitable applicants who have applied for entry to the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). Find information HERE.

Year 12 What Next? GAP Year Ideas and Tips for 2022

Opportunities for those who don’t want to go to uni or TAFE are identified in this post.

Jazz Workshop

The world class staff from WAAPA’s Jazz Department will be running free instrumental and vocal workshops to aspiring young musicians. This is a unique opportunity to learn from some of the country’s finest jazz performers and educators, whilst getting a glimpse into life at WAAPA register here.

Free information sessions set to help parents keep their school leavers safe.

Parents of school leavers will be provided assistance to navigate this year’s school leavers' celebrations with a free information session about efforts in the South West to keep revellers safe. Hosted by the Western Australia Police Force and the Department of Education, the session will help parents to talk with their children about staying safe around alcohol and other drugs, and while travelling as a driver or passenger.

Every year thousands of students join official celebrations in the South West. This year’s leavers event will run from 22-25 November 2021 and, due to travel restrictions associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic, this year's attendance is anticipated to have the highest attendance to date.

This year parents will have the option to choose from one of three information sessions that will be run across the metropolitan area and the South West. Dates and times are as follows:

• North Metropolitan – Sunday 25 July 10.00 am – 12.00-noon Sunset Suite Aqua Sorrento. For bookings please click here.
• South Metropolitan – Thursday 12 August 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm Plympton Room Tradewinds Hotel, Fremantle. For bookings please click here.
• South West – Wednesday 13 October 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm Undalup Room City of Busselton Administration Building. For bookings please click here.

Join our Music Department for a fantastic evening of music from our secondary instrumental ensembles. Book your tickets at mytickets.co

Please come and along and support our very first Middle School Eisteddfod, featuring many talented music students from Year 6-8. This event will be held in the PAC on Wednesday the 9^th of June, from 3.40pm-5.00pm. Tickets for audience members are free, and all are welcome. Tickets can be booked through http://www.mytickets.co/. For any queries, please email lguelfi@stmarks.wa.edu.au

REMINDER: Withdrawals from the Instrumental Music program must be received by Friday 18 June. And if your child shown interest in learning an instrument, we have 19 incredibly talented Music Tutors at St Mark’s who would love to welcome your child to the world of music, with applications for Term 3 enrolments now open.

St Mark's offers the following options: Oboe, Voice, Flute, Modern Guitar, Classical Guitar, Bass Guitar, French Horn, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Saxophone, Percussion, Piano and lower brass.

If you'd like more information, please check out the Instrumental Music Handbook.

Both enrolments and withdrawals from the instrumental music program are now completed online. If you have questions, please contact the Arts Administrator, Eloise Thomas, at ethomas@stmarks.wa.edu.au or on 9403 1350.

• Withdrawals - click here
  
• Enrolments - click here

Please note that the deadline for Term 3 enrolments and withdrawals in Friday 18 June. Withdrawals after this date will be processed at the end of Term 3 and another term’s fees will be incurred.

Artists and artisans have just one month to go before Art Show registrations close! If you would like to participate as an artist, please download the Artist Registration Form and submit as indicated on the page. The PowerPoint template referred to on the form is available here (optional). Registrations close on 9 July 2021.

The Art Show is a long-standing tradition at the School, with the first one held in 1986, the year the School opened. It has featured a wide range of art forms: watercolour, charcoals, oils paintings, pen and ink, resin art, glass art, jewellery, fashion and more! We have had a wide range of outstanding artists exhibit at the Show across the years, including:

• Emily Rose
• Linzi Carter
• Roslyn Nolen
• Mia Laing
• Sally Mundy
• Jen Mellor
• Joane Duffy
• Christine Blowfield
• Jade Riggins
• Peter Ryan
• Kathy Bierma
• Neil Elliot

Make sure you don't miss out!

The P&F Art Committee is pleased to announce that tickets for this year’s St Mark’s 34^th Annual Art Show Opening Night are now available for purchase here.

Priced at only $20, which includes canapes and drinks, this is a fantastic way to enjoy a social night out and support local WA artists. Some student art will also be on display this year, along with a variety of original paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, mixed media artworks, glass art, textiles, ceramics, and jewellery. Feature Artist, Lucy Gray, will have her work on display, and there will also be live music, and a raffle for all attendees.

Artist Registrations are still open and further details are available on the website: website

Help us to spread the word by telling your friends to come along for some fun! It’s a great value night out.

General Art Show enquiries can be directed to artshow@stmarks.wa.edu.au.

The Art Show Committee is inviting expressions of interest for local businesses to become a sponsor of the upcoming Art Show. As one of the first big social events post-COVID-19, the Art Show is expected to be a fantastic experience. The Show features works by local professional and amateur artists, covering a wide range of art forms, from sculpture to watercolour, and the Opening Night is always a special affair.

Sponsorship of the 2021 Art Show is a great way to showcase your business. Benefits for sponsors (subject to confirmation) could include:

• Mentions/tags on the Art Show Facebook page
• Free listing on the Business Directory on the School App
• Logo included in the printed Art Show Artists Catalogue
• Opportunity to have logo displayed on large screen for the duration of the event

There are many ways in which your business can get involved, including providing financial donations, vouchers for products and services, or physical products and services.

Donations and sponsorships help the Art Show Committee reduce event overheads and running costs, such as:

• Hire of display partitions/stands
• Display lighting
• Hire of projector and screen
• Paint (to refresh existing display stands)
• Signage (on-street signs, banners)
• Musician/entertainment
• Door prizes and silent auction
• Catering

Profit from the Art Show is used by the P&F to provide a generous financial contribution to the School for the upgrade and implementation of services and facilities and students.

For more information, please contact Phil Knight at artshow@stmarks.wa.edu.au

You can log your parent hours online, at any time. The P&F recommend that you log your hours as soon as possible after completion of the task. A separate submission should be made for each activity completed. Please contact the P&F's Parent Commitment Coordinator, Mrs Sam Bean, at parentcommitment@stmarks.wa.edu.au if you have any questions regarding the Parent Commitment Hours program.

Need to check how many hours you have logged?

If you have logged hours in Term 1, 2021, but aren't sure how many you have completed, you can check your information in this PDF document. All you need to do is search the PDF for your Family Code (as shown on your Fee Statement). Please note that the document will be updated at the end of Term 2, 2021.

Looking for volunteer opportunities?

Head to our special Volunteer Opportunities page on the website.

While 12 March 2022 may sound like a long way off, for the P&F Fete Committee, it is just around the corner! Preparations are already underway, and the Fete Committee could use your support - now and on the big day.

Donations and Sponsorships

To make this event a success we are asking Parents and Friends to help with donations for the raffle and silent auction. If you, or family and friends, have a business, donations of items and vouchers for services would be appreciated.

If you have a contact for a signwriter/maker, assistance (either donated or discounted) for promotions of the event would be helpful.

Please contact Wes Buzza at fete@stmarks.wa.edu.au if you can assist.

Trash and Treasure

This is a very popular part of St Mark's Fetes and to make it a sensation again in 2022 we would like donations of household items such as crockery, utensils, clothing, paintings and other bric-a-brac. Due to storage restrictions, we cannot accept large furniture items. Times and dates for delivery of these items will be announced in early Term 3.

Book and Toy Stall

Used books and toys/games will also be welcome for the Books and Toys Stall, so over the next few months, if you have a clear out, keep some items aside that you would be willing to pass on to the Fete Committee. Times and dates for delivery of these items will be announced in early Term 3.

Year Group Support

Early in 2022, we will ask for your support in donating items in a particular category. Each year level will be allocated a category, and the Fete Committee will send out notices about what items they require in that category.

Home Made

Next year, we will also request donations of home made treats for the Cake Stall. Perhaps now is a good time to trial some new recipes!

Avid gardeners are asked to think about cuttings or potting items in preparation for sale next year on the Garden Stall. Donations of garden-related items would also be encouraged.

Volunteers

The P&F is now calling for volunteers interested in assisting with the preparation stages of the fete. Help will be needed in Term 3 to receive and sort the second hand items items donated for the Trash and Treasure Stall and the Book Stall.

Keep looking at School notices for more information about other opportunities to get involved in 2021 to assist in the smooth running of the fete.

A sign up page for volunteers to help on the day of the Fete will be advertised early in 2022.

Stall Holders

If you have, or know of, a business that would like to have a stall to promote or sell at our Fete, please contact Wes Buzza at fete@stmarks.wa.edu.au for more information.