The Staff Spotlight is a new video series, showcasing the excellent staff at the College
This week, we catch up with Ms Eileen Mackenzie, a Food Studies teacher who is extremely passionate about her role at the College and is a great example of the College's values!
St Vinnies Update - Christmas Appeal / Winter Sleep-out
Dear Parents and Friends of St Bernard’s,
SBC Foundation Gala Dinner - Hall of Fame
Dear Parents and Friends of St Bernard’s,
The St Bernard's Foundation's is excited to announce our 2023 Hall of Fame nominee's
Ms Maureen Kavanagh
&
Mr Gerard Brown
Both nominees have a longstanding history with the College and wider St Bernard's Community spanning decades and are testaments to the College's values.
Maureen's tireless work in the College archives has ensured our rich history has been preserved and maintained for future generations to come.
Gerard's passion has always been his work with the SBC Athletics' team, one of his crowning achievements was his leadership and coaching in the early 2000's, which saw the College win 13 out of 14 ACC Athletics' championships, dubbed the 'Decade of Dominance' this ACC record stands to this day.
This year, the event will be hosted in The Conversation Quarter at the State Library, Victoria.
The Conversation Quarter is a unique blend of heritage architecture and cutting-edge technology.
Melding three centuries of architecture under one roof, the courtyard space features the library’s original bluestone wall as a one-of-a-kind focal point, backed by the Edwardian arched windows of the La Trobe Reading Room and topped with postmodern roofing
Tickets are now available for the Gala Dinner, $175 per person which is all inclusive of a 3-course dinner and drinks.
The last two weeks have proven to be a settling period for the Year 9’s, as they establish themselves at Resurrection House. I have been proud to see the students approach their classes with dedication and a willingness to do their best. Over the next few weeks, the first assessments of the year will be completed. It has been pleasing to see students utilise the Homework Help before school sessions, and I would encourage more to attend in the coming weeks and as the year progresses.
We came together with the wider College community for the House Athletics Carnival, where the Year 9s once again gave it their all. The feedback from the day from the staff was that the boys conducted themselves to the highest standard. A big congratulations also to the Year 9’s who represented the College at the ACC Athletics carnival on Thursday. Well done boys.
Ash Wednesday provided us with the opportunity to commemorate the beginning of Lent. We participated in a liturgy and gathered in the beautiful Polish Marian Shrine for the first time. Thank you to Olivier, Angus, Sam, Noah, Josh and Marcus who showed great courage and dedication by leading the service. We all reflected on the importance of Lent, with the themes of giving to others, fasting and regular prayer highlighted through this period.
9A conclude their Santa Monica program this week, as do 9H at Urban Engagement. We will be welcoming these students back with an assembly on Monday morning. Good luck to 9B and 9I who next head on their out of the classroom experiences next week. We look forward to hearing about your experiences when you return later in the term.
Kitchen Garden Cooking Club
Dear Parents and Friends of St Bernard’s,
Every Tuesday lunch time at the College, our Food Studies team run the Kitchen Garden Cooking Club, headed by Mrs Mackenzie & Mr Mifsud.
The club is open to all year levels, and is a great way for our Students to get involved, from harvesting fresh produce from our garden to cooking up some delicious food!
This week, the Kitchen Garden Cooking Club harvested Basil, which they then used to make Pesto
Well done boys!
SBC Business Breakfast
Dear Parents and Friends of St Bernard’s,
2023 House Athletics Carnival
Dear Parents and Friends of St Bernard’s,
On Thursday, 16 February, all students at the College competed in the 2023 House Athletics' Carnival!
Despite the heat, a fantastic day of fun and bonding was enjoyed by all students, competing in a wide array of track and field events.
A big thank you to all staff involved in facilitating the day, another big success for the College!
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental, and clinical science degree programs. Universities requiring the UCAT are listed at this link - Universities requiring the UCAT. Students intending to apply for courses requiring the UCAT at any of these universities are reminded that they will need to book a test.
Bookings will open on 1 March 2023 and close 17 May 2023. The testing dates will be from 3 July 2023 to 12 August 2023.
Students who are preparing for entry into any of these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the format of the test atUCAT Test Format and the practice tests and preparation material provided at UCAT Preparation.
Medical Work Experience Overseas for High School Students
Projects Abroad has spent over 30 years helping our participants fulfill their potential and make the world a better place.
Projects Abroad offers a range of Medical Work Experience programs for high school students, and a number of the destinations are overseas. These overseas medical programs might be of interest to students keen to pursue studies and careers in medicine and healthcare.
These programs are designed for students in Years 10, 11, and 12 and run in the mid-year break and over the summer holiday. They are ideal for individuals or groups of friends.
Projects Abroad has been running these programs for over 15 years. They are very popular with students from across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America.
Projects Abroad will be running a free webinar that interested students and their parents might like to participate in.
Dental Technology and Oral Health Courses in Victoria in 2023
Dental technicians construct and repair dentures (false teeth) and other dental appliances, including crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances (Good Careers Guide)
Oral health therapists diagnose dental decay and gum diseases, work together with dentists to provide routine oral health care for children and adults, and also help to promote oral health and preventive dental practices among school children and the broader community (Good Careers Guide)
Both of these professionals work together with dentists and dental surgeons.
INSTITUTION
COURSE NAME
VCE PREREQs
MAJOR STUDIES IN 2023
Charles Sturt University
(Wagga Wagga, and also taught at Holmesglen Institute, Chadstone Campus)
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology or Chemistry.
Dental hygiene, Dental therapy, Evidence based oral health practice, Oral health science, Preventive dentistry.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology or Chemistry.
Oral health sciences, Preventive and clinical dentistry, Social sciences and health promotion, Vocational clinical practice.
Free Online Student Guide
Students considering studying medicine or dentistry are invited to access the iCanMed website for information about where to study medicine and dentistry, what the entry requirements might be, and all things related to the UCAT test required for most medicine courses. This is an excellent ‘go to guide’ to use as a resource.
Career in Non-Emergency Patient Transport Paramedic Services Victoria provides non-emergency patient transport in Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria and provides non-emergency patient transport to both public and private hospitals, diagnostic facilities, and private individuals.
On a recent SEEK advertisement for a role as a Patient Transport Officer (PTO) at Paramedic Services Victoria, details of the key duties of the PTO were published, and include –
Ensuring full compliance with organisational policies and procedures
Acting as the primary carer in the assessment, treatment and transport management of patients
Performing as part of a team to deliver high quality treatment in a timely, safe and efficient manner
Ensuring compliance with patient care documentation requirements
Adhering to all relevant regulations and clinical practice
Maintaining currency of qualifications by undertaking training and updates as required
Maintaining of work areas
The advertisement goes on to state that the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate -
Ability to take a leadership role within the team to ensure high standards of patient care and safety
Clear communication and good interpersonal skills
Able to work reasonable additional hours if required
Physically capable of performing patient transfers
PTO’s are not paramedics but, rather, they fulfill the vital role of transporting non-critical patients to hospitals, clinics, etc. To become a Patient Transport Officer (PTO), one needs to complete a minimum of that HLT31120 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport.
Careers in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Did you know that the ADF offers over 200 roles across a wide range of specialist military positions, support roles, traditional and technical trades, and professions that range from medicine to engineering?
Many of these jobs will suit students from diverse backgrounds and those who are not thought of as likely candidates for the ADF. They include jobs for the future aimed at those looking to make the most of their Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths skills.
To ensure students have the most up-to-date information on the opportunities available in the Navy, Army and Air Force, they are encouraged to explore the Defence Jobs website to help them find what their ideal role in the ADF might be.
Aviation Courses in Victoria in 2023 The aviation industry is not only about pilots and flight attendants, but also includes aircraft manufacturing, ground crew, management, customer service, cargo and logistics…the list goes on. An interesting website to browse can be found here. Below are a number of courses offered in Victoria. For a comprehensive list of all courses, their majors, and double degrees on offer, visit VTAC.
Aerodynamics and jet aircraft performance, Air Transport Pilot Licence theory, Airline operations, Airspace management and air traffic services, Aviation business management, Aviation human factors, Aviation safety management systems, Commercial pilot licence, Multi-engine command instrument rating.
Aerodynamics and jet aircraft performance, Air Transport Pilot Licence theory, Airline operations, Airspace management and air traffic services, Aviation business management, Aviation human factors, Aviation safety management systems, Commercial pilot licence, Multi-engine command instrument rating.
Accounting, Air transport pilot licence theory, Aircraft aerodynamics and performance, Aircraft design and operations , Airspace management and air traffic services , Aviation business management, Aviation human factors, Aviation regulation and operation, Aviation safety management systems, Business administration, Business analytics and analysis, Commercial pilot licence, Entrepreneurship and innovation , Finance , Human resource management, Information systems, Logistics and supply chain management, Management , Marketing, Multi-engine command instrument rating.
Accounting, Air traffic services, Aircraft design and operations, Aircraft maintenance, Airline planning and operations, Airport management, Airspace management, Aviation business management, Aviation human factors, Aviation marketing, Aviation regulation and operation, Aviation safety management systems, Business administration, Business analytics and analysis, Entrepreneurship and innovation , Finance, Flight planning and performance, Human resource management, Logistics and supply chain management, Management, Marketing .
Customer Service on an Aircraft, First Aid, Inflight food and beverage service, Pre-flight customer service, Responsible Service of Alcohol, Safety and security.
