WELCOME BACK

We welcome everyone back to Term Four.

It has been a tumultuous year to date, but we continue to thank staff, students and families for your understanding in this trying COVID-19 impacted year.

Going forward, with the government providing updated advice (quite regularly) the College will continue to communicate with parents/carers and students about the latest information and what this will look like in terms of the impending return to face-to-face learning.

I thank you for taking the time to read the various correspondences released on Compass thus far.

UPDATED RETURN TO SCHOOL TIMELINE:

Yesterday the NSW Premier announced that the staged return to school timeline has been amended.

Year 12 students have already received communication from Miss Phillips and Mrs Forner about “study bubbles”, access to school and their remote learning workshops.

NB: Students from Years 7 to 11 will now return from Monday 25^th October.

A letter to the College community further detailing this information will be sent out on Monday (11 October).

Only staff who are double-dosed will be allowed on site after the 18^th October.

While technically all staff have till Monday 8 November, there will be some disruptions/changes to classes from the 18^th October as some staff will not have had their second dose by that date. Obviously you can understand we also have staff who are deemed as vulnerable staff and who cannot be here for face-to-face teaching. We appreciate your understanding at this time and if further class teacher changes are necessitated.

VACCINATIONS

For the safety of everyone in the community the College strongly recommends that all* students are vaccinated. We are very encouraged by the fact that first vaccination rates in Camden are over 90% at the moment - and that is fantastic.

[*obviously if a student has a medical contraindication – this does not apply to them]

FACE MASKS

On return to the College face masks will be compulsory for all students and staff on site.

A very small number of staff and/or students may have medical exemptions but please ensure that your son/daughter has a mask with them (and a spare in their bag – just in case). The College will have a small number of spare masks available for sale at cost price.

PRAYER

With so much happening in the world now, reflecting on the great love that St Francis had for his Lord and for nature is most worthwhile. The following prayer by St Francis classically expresses an affirmation of creation and his great love for the Lord.

The Canticle of Creation (by Saint Francis of Assisi)

O Most High, all-powerful, good Lord God,

to you belong praise, glory,

honour and all blessing.

Be praised, my Lord, for all your creation

and especially for our Brother Sun,

who brings us the day and the light;

he is strong and shines magnificently.

O Lord, we think of you when we look at him.

Be praised, my Lord, for Sister Moon,

and for the stars

which you have set shining and lovely

in the heavens.

Be praised, my Lord,

for our Brothers Wind and Air

and every kind of weather

by which you, Lord,

uphold life in all your creatures.

Be praised, my Lord, for Sister Water,

who is very useful to us,

and humble and precious and pure.

Be praised, my Lord, for Brother Fire,

through whom you give us light in the darkness:

he is bright and lively and strong.

Be praised, my Lord,

for Sister Earth, our Mother,

who nourishes us and sustains us,

bringing forth

fruits and vegetables of many kinds

and flowers of many colours.

Be praised, my Lord,

for those who forgive for love of you;

and for those

who bear sickness and weakness

in peace and patience

- you will grant them a crown.

Be praised, my Lord, for our Sister Death,

whom we must all face.

I praise and bless you, Lord,

and I give thanks to you,

and I will serve you in all humility

The focus for this term is to “Return to Routine”.   In working towards getting our students to return to routine the College has decided to take daily attendance differently.

As of Monday 11 October students are required to attend a PC ZOOM each morning at 8.15 to have the attendance roll taken. In order for students to be marked present they must attend the ZOOM and have their cameras on.  The students must adhere to the College ZOOM Protocols and be dressed appropriately.

Each morning the students must.

1. Attend the PC ZOOM from 8.15 - 8.30.  The ZOOM link will be on their Pastoral Care Google Classroom Page.
2. Students must be dressed appropriately and have the cameras on.  The teacher will use Focus Mode, this means that students can only be seen  by the teacher and not each other
3. Stay in the ZOOM until they have been dismissed by their teacher.

Students who do not attend the ZOOM will be marked absent for the day.  Parents will then receive the normal SMS attendance notification in the morning.

In HSIE, we are so excited to welcome back our students, even if it’s still under remote learning conditions. We can’t wait to get underway with another great term of learning, and sharing with you all the amazing work that will be done. 

Australian History Competition

During Term 2, our History Elective students in Years 9 and 10 undertook the Australian History Competition, an opportunity to develop crucial skills in seeing different points of view and showcase that History is as important as Maths, English and Science. This year, our students achieved impressive results, with individuals being awarded the following achievements: 

High Distinction

Callun Rowan

Distinction

William Thomas

Keith Jones

Timothy Wilson

Credits

Alexander Cooper

Amara Snowden

Logan Clare

Patrick Bos

Spencer Goldfinch

Merit

Zachary Street

7 History

Throughout Week 1, we will conclude our study of the Black Death. This study has been incredibly insightful given the current Covid19 outbreak in New South Wales and has led to many interesting discoveries- we have even hypothesised concerning the types of sources which historians and schools will use in the future to study our current historical event- memes, TiktTok videos and Instagram posts of remote learning will all become valuable historical data. To conclude our unit we are creating Black Death survival guides- after many years of bubonic plague in Europe during the 14th century, the conclusion was reached that quarantine was the most effective form of treatment, the first recorded mandatory ‘quarantena’ was during 1347 where a mandatory period of 30 days had to be carried out before entering the Republic of Regusa in modern day Croatia. 

8 Geography

This Term, students in Year 8 Geography will be learning about how they are connected to the rest of the world through economics, trade, technology, communications, and sport. If remote learning has taught us anything, it’s that connections are vital in shaping not just the whole world around us, but ourselves personally. This will be an eye-opening unit for many, as they’ll be able to see just how interconnected they are with everyone and everything around them.

9 Geography

In the culmination of our study concerning sustainable biomes, Year 9 students were required to analyse the impact of palm oil production on the rainforest biome. Given the challenges of online learning, our HSIE team rallied to support students throughout this study, setting an ambitious goal in aiming to build the communication skills of students and the use of geographical terminology. With the support of Ms Michelle Walker our college Instructional Literacy Coach we have seen growth and impressive achievement by many Year 9 students throughout the remote learning period in Geography. The samples below are illustrative of the high quality responses submitted at the culmination of our unit.

Year 12 HSIE Courses

As our HSC HSIE students approach the HSC examinations, we wish them all the very best in the leadup to the HSC examinations. In coming weeks, a variety of revision and examination skills workshops will be facilitated by the HSIE team. We would also like to thank the Year 12 HSC Course teachers- Ms Helen Said (Business Studies), Mr Marco Cimino (Business Studies), Ms Sarah Manzin (Legal Studies), Ms Sara Gray (Society and Culture), Miss Kathleen Angelopoulos (History Extension), Ms Meaghan Tolhurst (Modern History) and Mrs Carolyn Said (Ancient History) for their dedication and continued effort during remote learning. 

We wish all our students, their families and friends all the very best for the remaining weeks of remote learning. We look forward to welcoming our HSIE students back into classrooms soon. 

Mr Marco Cimino

HSIE Assistant Leader of Learning

Mrs Carolyn Said

HSIE Leader of Learning

 Find the latest career news check it out on our Magdalene Career's webpage!

Exciting new resource – parents and students welcome!

To our College’s already wonderful toolbox of career and transition resources, we are happy to announce the arrival of a new member. Similar to how people like to explore online shopping, we encourage you to search for things of interest to you whether it be on our school webpage (Careertools), StudyWorkGrow, The Careers Department or now JOB JUMP. 

To register go to this link:

Use the College’s password: magdalene    (all lowercase)

WHERE ARE ALL THE JOBS?

Watch this short YouTube video:

JOB SPOTLIGHT – being a PHARMACIST

What do Pharmacists do?

A Pharmacist’s job is to prep and provide over-the-counter drugs and fill prescriptions, provide advice about the best medications and treatments for minor ailments, as well as how to safely take medicines. If you pay attention to detail, have great communication skills and a caring personality, this could be an excellent career to consider.

 About you:

• A problem-solving guru
• Meticulous and thorough
• Approachable and trustworthy
• Great team worker
• Empathetic and understanding
• Excellent time management skills
• Can multitask effectively
• Fantastic people skills

The job:

• Receiving, checking and filling prescriptions
• Advising patients on dosage, side effects and other important information
• Determining appropriate medication for a patient’s situation
• Partaking in ongoing care and monitoring of patients
• Supervising Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants
• Conducting research into the development of new medicines
• Working with other professionals to refine manufacturing techniques
• Developing standards for medicine used in pharmaceuticals

Lifestyle Impact: Low

• Part Time opportunities: Moderate – around 32% of Pharmacists work part-time.
• Average hours for full-time workers: 43 hours a week, which is average.
• Pharmacists’ salary (average) $80,000* per year. *Salaries vary depending on your skills and experience.
• Future career growth: Moderate.
• You will be spending most of your time indoors, in pharmacies, labs, hospitals, or even offices.

Pharmacists are most in demand in these locations:

This is a large occupation, with around 34,900 people working as Pharmacists in 2020 (source: joboutlook.gov.au), with moderate growth expected over the next five years. Demand for Pharmacists is spread evenly across Australia. Most Pharmacists work in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry.

Although you might mainly see Pharmacists working in pharmacies and hospitals, there are varied roles available for Pharmacists. You could be working in a lab developing new medicines, helping chemists and engineers manufacture medicines, or even working in advocacy and community education.

 

How to become a Pharmacist in Australia

You will need to complete a minimum Bachelor-level degree and register with the Pharmacy Board of Australia in order to work as a Pharmacist.

Step 1 – Complete Year 12 with a strong focus on English, Maths and Sciences 

Step 2 – Complete an approved undergraduate degree, usually a Bachelor of Pharmacy. You can see a full list of Ahpra approved programs of study here.

Step 3 – Apply for Provisional Registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. You will need to provide information such as completion of an approved course, criminal history check, and any relevant health impairments.

 Step 4 – Complete 1,824 hours of approved supervised practise (an internship), and pass a Board registration examination. You can then apply for General Registration and start working as a fully qualified Pharmacist.

Step 5 – Reapply for registration every 12 months, which includes partaking in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout your career.

Find out more here –

https://www.pharmacyboard.gov.au/

https://www.ahpra.gov.au/

https://www.pharmacycouncil.org.au/

https://www.psa.org.au/

JOB SPOTLIGHT – being a LOGISTICS MANAGER

What do Logistics Managers do? 

Logistics Managers are responsible for making sure our goods and resources travel smoothly from the supplier to the customer. They oversee the organisation, storage, distribution and transport of goods in order to keep costs down and operations running efficiently. If you are a problem-solving expert, have excellent time management skills, and can think quickly on your feet, this could be an ideal career for you. 

About you:

• Excellent communicator
• Thorough planner
• Critical thinker
• Time management expert
• Organised and efficient
• Great leader
• Can work well under pressure
• Fantastic problem solver 

The job:

• Monitoring the purchasing, storage and supply of goods and materials
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers and other stakeholders
• Keeping thorough records of stock levels
• Tracking the movement of goods and supplies after they are sent
• Developing systems to keep the flow of goods running smoothly
• Liaising with suppliers, staff and customers to ensure smooth processing of items
• Directing and managing other staff, such as warehouse workers
• Monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems

Lifestyle Impact: Moderate

• Part Time opportunities: Very low – only around 6% of Logistics Managers work part-time.
• Average hours for full-time workers: 48 hours a week, which is above average.
• Logistics Managers’ salary (average) $110,000* per year. *Salaries vary depending on your skills and experience.
• Future career growth: Strong.
• You will be spending most of your time indoors, such as in offices or warehouses.

 

Logistics Managers are most in demand in these locations:

This is a large occupation, with around 24,500 people working as Logistics Managers in 2020, with strong growth expected over the next five years. Demand for Logistics Managers is highest in New South Wales and Victoria. Most Logistics Managers work in the Transport, Postal and Warehousing, and Manufacturing industries.

Your role as a Logistics Manager might vary depending on the type of goods and materials you are in charge of managing. For example, perishable goods such as food and drink require specialised storage and much stricter deadlines than things like clothing, etc.

 How to become a Logistics Manager in Australia

 Although formal qualifications aren’t a strict requirement, they can greatly boost your skills and employability, and you’ll likely need extensive work experience without one.

 Step 1 – If you’re in Year 9 or 10, try and find work experience in the warehousing or transport industry.

 Step 2 – Complete Year 12 with a strong focus on English and Maths.

 Step 3 – Consider starting with a VET qualification such as a Diploma of Logistics. This can give you access to entry-level logistics jobs where you can start building your experience.

 Step 4 – Build on your management skills with an undergraduate degree, such as a Bachelor of Business majoring in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

 Step 5 – Explore your possibilities working with all kinds of goods, including food and drink, machinery, clothing, raw materials, and more.

 Find out more here –

https://www.asci.org.au

https://sclaa.com.au/

https://womeninsupplychain.com.au

 

What are 3 things I can do right now to help me become a Logistics Manager?

If you’re in high school and you’d like to find out if a career as a Logistics Manager is right for you, here’s a few things you could do right now:

1. Get work experience in warehousing or transport. This is a great way to get experience in the industry and find out if this might be the right job for you.
2. Volunteer in your school or community to start building essential skills, such as communication, organisation and problem solving. These skills look great on your resume for any job.
3. See if you can talk to someone who works in logistics or supply chain management to get an idea of what a day in their life is like.

Happy WORLD SPACE WEEK 4-10 October!

You’d have to have been living on another planet this year if you didn’t see at least a little bit in the news about Jeff Bezos taking off into the Earth’s orbit!

Beyond multi-billionaires, this year also saw the very first civilian mission into space. On September 15th, SpaceX successfully launched Inspiration4, dubbed the world’s first all-civilian mission by the private spaceflight company, making space flight history.

History:

1. October 4, 1957: Launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, opening the way for space exploration.
2. October 10, 1967: The signing of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies.

Here are 5 Careers you might not traditionally associate with SPACE 

You can find out more about these job roles via the Australian Space Discovery Centre

Australia space discovery https://www.industry.gov.au/australian-space-discovery-centre/pathways-for-a-career-in-space

and to find out more about a specific career

Space industries https://explorecareers.com.au/industries/

1. Space Lawyer: Individuals and companies operating in space still need to abide by specific laws. The development of the commercial space sector has resulted in an increased need for lawyers who specialise in space law. Start-ups and companies in the space industry need legal advice to ensure their activities are compliant with relevant regulations. Space lawyers provide advice, prepare legal contracts and documentation to comply with Australian and international laws for space travel and exploration.
2. Intelligent Games Developers: Intelligent game developers build, program and utilise systems and games in virtual reality, augmented reality and simulations. Simulation environments already play a significant role in training pilots in the aviation industry and they’re becoming vital for space flight preparation. In the space industry, simulations will help space operators practice missions before deployment in the real world.
3. Flight Surgeon: Flight surgeons are specialised doctors assigned to manage and oversee the health of aerospace personnel like astronauts or pilots. Space travel poses various health hazards around weightlessness, diet and nutrition, travelling at speed and exposure to extra-planetary radiation, among other factors.
4. Machine Learning & AI Engineer: Technology has come a long way since the first space missions; machine learning and AI being two giant leaps forward that can directly benefit space missions and exploration. Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are specialisations within software development. These engineers teach computers how to analyse large amounts of data and find meaningful connections and patterns. These roles require knowledge of current industrial-level computer operating systems and coding languages like Python, Java and C++.
5. Space Education Outreach Officer: As the field of space travel, exploration and careers grow, educating different audiences about what’s happening will be of high importance. Space Education Outreach Officers work across schools, universities, research departments, government and businesses to keep everyone up to date with what’s happening. Education outreach officers also plan to deliver educational event activities for school and higher education students. Events might be part of excursions at a museum or take place at an organisation’s premises.

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