Term 3 Pastoral Care Program

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Gap Year Night

Dear Year 10, 11 and 12 Parents

It is with pleasure that I invite you to our upcoming Gap Year Night on Tuesday 28 May.  The evening will be held in Piper Pavilion and Anzac Hall and will commence at 6:15 PM. An event like this has not yet been held at Prince Alfred College and we hope it will be attended well by both students and parents. Whilst a gap year may not be suitable for all, many students are expressing interest in finding out more about what is available.  The night will be opened by Kent Anderson, University of Adelaide Pro-Vice Chancellor (International) and presenting on the evening will be:

·         Camp America

·         Agriventure

·         Lattitude

·         Projects Abroad (who do very interesting medical placements)

·         Antipodeans

·         UK Gap Year (working in a top UK school)

We have invited the girls schools to join in the evening including Seymour, Wilderness, Walford and St Peter’s.  There will be prizes to be won on the evening as well as refreshments of offer.

Come, join the fun and hear about fantastic opportunities all over the world!  Please RSVP to mmagann@staff.pac.edu.au

Thanks J

Ms. Monica Magann

Careers Counsellor

Prince Alfred College
Dequetteville Terrace Kent Town, S.A. 5067

t: +61 8 8334 1243

f. +61 8 8363 0702

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Careers news

Hi Year 12s! What interests you?  Here are some upcoming events that you don’t want to miss out on (read below for more details and don’t forget to RSVP):

Wednesday 8 May 7 PM – 10 PM                              Institute of Chartered Accountants Dinner                                    Hilton Adelaide (who wants to join me? I can take 2 students)

Find out about scholarships and win prizes!

Thursday 9 May  after school 4 PM – 5 PM               Melbourne University Information Session                                    Piper Pavilion, Prince Alfred College

Monday 13 May 6:30 – 8:30 PM                                Bond University Scholarship Information Seminar                        Hilton Adelaide

Sunday 12th & Monday 13th May                              Adelaide Tertiary Careers Expo                                                        Adelaide Convention Centre              

Times: Sunday 10am – 4pm & Monday

Wednesday 15 May 5:30 – 8:00 PM                           Psychology, Social Work and Human Services Night                    H1-44 Amy Wheaton Building, Magill Campus

Tuesday 28 May 6:30 – 8:30 PM                                Gap Year Information Night                                                             Anzac Hall and Piper, Prince Alfred College

Tuesday 25 June evening                                            Medicine and Dentistry Information Night                                    Wilderness College

Monday 5 August evening                                          Prince Alfred College Careers Expo                                                 Piper and Anzac Hall, Prince Alfred College

Read further, if you are interested…

Institute of Chartered Accountants cordially invites you to our Food for Thought Dinner Wednesday, 8th May 2013, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A great career for your students; a great night out for you. Take a journey with your students from the Year 12 classroom to establishing a career in business. Hilton Adelaide hotel 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide Please R.S.V.P. immediately to Ms Magann: mmagann@pac.edu.au if you are interested – two students are allowed to go – first to RSVP gets to go!

Bond University would like to remind students from Prince Alfred College that they are invited to attend the Bond University Investing in Your Future - Scholarship Information Seminar.

This seminar is free of charge, and gives your Year 12 students and their families the chance to learn more about: Fast-tracking success at Bond, Bond University Scholarships, Fees and costs, FEE-HELP loan Date: Monday, May 13th, 2013, Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Location: Hilton Adelaide 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide South Australia 5000, Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served at this event.

The Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo Adelaide is the ideal opportunity for career seekers wishing to access the latest information from locally based, interstate and overseas exhibitors on hand to answer career related questions, whilst a comprehensive series of seminar presentations will be an opportunity to learn more from expert speakers on a vast array of topics and seminar presentations over the two day event. Sunday 12th & Monday 13th May 2013 Times: Sunday 10am – 4pm AND Monday 9:30am – 1:30pm Adelaide Convention Centre

Admission is FREE! www.careersevent.com

Uni SA:  Psychology, Social Work and Human Services Career Evening on Wednesday 15 May. At this event, your students will have the chance to hear from professionals within these fields to talk about their fascinating and challenging career pathways. Wednesday 15 May 2013 5.30pm - 8.00pm  H1-44, Amy Wheaton building, Magill Campus  RSVP to me

Prince Alfred College Careers Office will host a special evening for Year 10 – 12 students and their parents to introduce them to the value of a gap year.  6 gap year providers will share about their programs including Camp America, Projects Abroad, Lattitude, Antipodeans, Agriventure, Au Pair in America, and UK Gap Year Program. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be on offer, as well as fun prizes as part of a quiz game played between speakers. Supported by The University of Adelaide. The girls schools will also be in attendance. RSVP to me

Med/Dentistry Night at Wilderness College: Utilizing the career experience/stories of parents and Old Scholars from both schools, a broad selection of 8 medical professionals will share with small groups of Year 10 – 12 students as they rotate around to hear each speaker.  This will allow interested students to get better insight into these career pathways and become familiar with just some of the many specializations that are on offer.  RSVP to me

PAC Careers Expo: The Careers Office will host a careers ‘extravaganza’ with a large variety of exhibitors and an exciting array of career guest speakers.  Students will have the opportunity to meet with educational providers, key people in industry and also hear 3 guest speakers working in career pathways that interest them.  The evening also includes prizes, free food and has a wonderful party atmosphere.  Start time: 6:00 PM

If you need help with anything else (including scholarship applications), let me know!

Thanks

Ms. Monica Magann

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SACE academic calendar

Canvas Master Class

Publishing opportunity at Uni Sa

Ski and snowboard instructor opportunities

Dear Careers Advisor –

Instructor Internship Opportunity - 9 Places Available

Hello, my name is Kerie, the Careers Consultant here at Educating Adventures. I would be grateful if you could inform interested students, in their last or second to last year of high school, of this opportunity.

Previously full, EA have just released 9 more places on their popular Ski and Snowboard Instructor Internship Program during the 2013/14 winter season in Canada.

The Program is offered in conjunction with top ski resorts and is very popular with school leavers because it provides an opportunity to obtain paid employment and complete an internationally recognised ski or snowboard instructing qualification.

9 internship places have been released at the following Ski Resorts in Canada. Programs start late 2013

• Lake Louise - 4 placements remain
• Big White - 2 placements remain
• Revelstoke - 2 placements remain
• Banff - Norquay - 1 placement remains

** Further places will be released for our Japan based program shortly.

Interested Students can apply by: emailing EA at sstraining@educatingadventures.com. This will also provide access to their online instructor starter kit – information on becoming a ski or snowboard instructor.

Successful applicants will receive:

• A GUARANTEED offer of employment as a Ski or Snowboard Instructor which includes uniform, full season pass and discount deals
• Early season orientation, instructor training and accommodation package - Everything sorted so all you have to do is ski or ride!
• International Instructor Association membership and level one ski or snowboard examination
• Training, support and further qualifications throughout the season
• Assistance and support with obtaining Working Holiday Visas, flights and insurances (in partnership with STA Travel)

EA are looking for school leavers who:

* Have a passion for skiing or snowboarding (Low level intermediate to advanced ability welcome)
* Have a willingness to learn through training and working
* Have an interest in travel and adventure
* Are available between December and April
* Will be 18 years of age by November
* Are looking for a life changing experience
* Have the financial support to participate (the all inclusive program costs start at approx $5900AU)

* Limited positions available in 2013: Due to limited instructor employment positions it is very important that students apply early. Many miss out each season.

Interested Students Should: Apply to EA by emailing sstraining@educatingadventures.com. This will also give you access to their online instructor starter kit which includes really handy (and FREE!) information, tips and advice on taking a winter season and entering the ski industry.

Thank you for your assistance, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Best regards,

Kerie & The EA Team

PS If you would like additional information to pass onto your students about this opportunity please email me at sstraining@educatingadventures.com Attention Kerie.


EA Ski & Snowboard Training -
Educating Adventures Limited
E: sstraining@educatingadventures.com
W: www.easkiandsnowboard.com

College Policy on private parties

Private Parties and Prince Alfred College

Prince Alfred College does not support nor encourage the provision or facilitation of any alcohol to students under the age of 18.

We do not recommend that parents organise events where such provision of alcohol to minors is intended, supported or likely.

The laws of South Australia, including liquor licensing provisions, are designed in part to prevent, minimise or delay the consumption of alcohol by minors to protect their health and welfare. Prince Alfred College supports these aims.

The decisions of parents to allow their sons to attend any event where minors are provided alcohol is made by parents alone. As a College we encourage parents to consider such decisions carefully and be fully informed about the legal, health and well-being risks associated with their sons’ attendance at such events.

In regard to the broader issues of alcohol, parties and minors, the decisions of parents to allow their sons to attend any social events with or without alcohol is one for them to make as responsible parents according to their values and relationships with their sons.

Adults have a range of safeguards to exercise including: saying no, providing education and information about risks and safe behaviour, and having authentic, “what should you do if this happens?” discussions with their sons. Saying ‘no’ may sometimes make us unpopular with adolescents, but it may make us responsible parents, and we will not be on our own. 

Scientific and research evidence indicates that the earlier young people drink alcohol, the greater the actual and potential harm and risk to them. Similarly, brain development is incomplete in most boys until their mid-20s, and this fact limits their higher order decision-making abilities in relation to risk-taking.

Conversely, there is no compelling evidence that under 18s can be ‘taught to drink’ by attending large-scale parties organised by well-intentioned groups of parents at which liquor is provided free, sold or brought in by the children themselves.  Furthermore, according to the SA Police, it is possible that organisers of events facilitating alcohol to minors are in breach of current licensing laws and definitely in breach of the proposed “Third Party Supply” legislation currently before the South Australian Parliament. 

The following sources may be of interest to our community:  http://darta.net.au/fact-sheets/   http://drinkwise.org.au/

The College has been consistent in its approach to this broader issue and has provided significant guidance to our community via targeted seminars to all Senior School students, staff and voluntary seminars for our parent community.

Please contact me or your son’s respective Head of School if you wish further clarification of our position regarding students attending private events where alcohol is provided to minors.

Kevin Tutt
Headmaster

Possible Yr 12 top designs

UMAT information

UK Gap Year

Dr Fox visit February 18

Dear Year 12s,

Next Monday, February 18 sees Dr Jason Fox visit us from Melbourne to support us with our Yr 12 Academic Agility Program. Academic Agility is a term we use in Year 12 to describe the optimum learner behaviours which we look for in students. An agile learner, much like an agile athlete, is able to practise, plan, adapt and refine their craft to achieve their maximum potential. Dr Fox’s input, as well as other wellbeing sessions throughout the year will aim to support all students to craft their academic agility.

A program for Monday is displayed below, it will also be on the Yr 12 blog and on the whiteboard.

All students will attend a Key Note Address by Dr Fox in Module 3 in ANZAC Hall.

Other smaller groups will operate throughout the day, please check for your name. Future visits from Dr Fox will allow other groups of Yr 12 students to work closely with Dr Fox on academic agility.

Jason Fox:

Academic Agility

Visit 1: 2013: Monday February 18

Module	Activity	Students	Venue
2	FLAG meeting	Hugh Schievenin Jock Girvan Shaun Gerschwitz Declan Sharp	W03
3	Jason Fox Key Note	All Yr 12s and subject teachers	ANZAC
4	Jason and SPA meeting	None	SPA office
5	Student coaching	Alexander Mallia Tyson James Beauchamp Thomas George Geoffrey Szumski Samuel Bruce Tonkin Cameron Lowe Brenden Gavin Edwards Crawford Jonathan Kotsionis Stuart Harvey Dylan Parker Hoang Minh (Nicolas) Koh Nguyen Alexander (Alex) Stuart Jones	W03
6	Student coaching	Charles Baker Hugh Schievenin Trevor Adelson Hank Ly Henry Hung Duc Bui James Whitehead Charles John Limbert Hall Simon Thomas Brown Declan Sharp Xavier Warne Luke Janowski Theodore (Theo) Squires Anthony Lai Jake Gugliotta Marc Webber Henry Basedow Oliver Clarke	W03

Electronic Diaries

You may wish to view these excellent tutorials from Mr tang regarding ways in which you could use e diaries as a Year 12 student

http://pac.edu.au/Our-School/Senior-School/Senior-Curriculum/eDiaries.aspx

Degree and University choices

check out:

www.whatdegreewhichuniversity.com

IB Deadlines

From Careers

Dear Year 10,11 and 12 Parents and Old Scholars

It is my pleasure to announce our main careers events for 2013! (As you read these, please consider volunteering to be a ‘career guest speaker’ and contact me ASAP)

Health Science Night

Tuesday 26 March                              

(PAC, Wilderness, Seymour, Walford, St Peter’s Girls)

Prince Alfred College Careers Office and the PE Department, together with Uni SA (sponsor) and SA Health will host a special evening to educate Year 10 – 12 students on a variety of Health Science Pathways.  Students will rotate in small groups to hear from a Paramedic, Podiatrist, Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Medical Radiologist, Nurse and Sports Scientist.  Healthy snacks will be offered.

Times:                                   6:15 PM commencement. Event finishes at 8:30 PM                         

Place:                                    Piper Pavilion and Anzac Hall

Students only. Bookings are essential.

Gap Year Information Night

Tuesday 28 May                                  

(PAC, Wilderness, Seymour, Walford, St Peter’s Girls)

Prince Alfred College Careers Office will host a special evening for Year 10 – 12 students and their parents to introduce them to the value of a gap year.  6 gap year providers will share about their programs including Camp America, Projects Abroad, Lattitude, Antipodeans, Agriventure, Au Pair in America, and UK Gap Year Program. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be on offer, as well as fun prizes as part of a quiz game played between speakers. Supported by The University of Adelaide.

Times:                                   6:15 PM arrival for 6:30 start.  8:30 PM close     

Place:                                    Anzac Hall and Piper Pavilion

Med/Dentistry Night @ Wilderness

Tuesday 25 June                                  

(PAC and Wilderness)

Utilizing the career experience/stories of parents and Old Scholars from both schools, a broad selection of 8 medical professionals will share with small groups of Year 10 – 12 students as they rotate around to hear each speaker.  This will allow interested students to get better insight into these career pathways and become familiar with just some of the many specializations that are on offer. 

Times:                                                   tbc (evening)                                                                                    

Place:                                                    Wilderness School

Bookings essential.

CAREERS EXPO EVENING

Monday 5 August                                

(PAC Year 10 – 12 students)

The Careers Office will host a careers ‘extravaganza’ with a large variety of exhibitors and an exciting array of career guest speakers.  Students will have the opportunity to meet with educational providers, key people in industry and also hear 3 guest speakers working in career pathways that interest them.  The evening also includes prizes, free food and has a wonderful party atmosphere. 

Times:                                                   6 PM doors open, 8:30 PM close                                     

Place:                                                    Piper Pavilion, Anzac Hall and Classrooms

Bookings essential.

As I mentioned above… what do you for your career?  Would you be interested in sharing about your career pathway with our students? I am always on the lookout for parents and Old Scholars who are able to invest some time in enlightening and empowering our boys.  A personal story always goes down well.  If you are able to support the Careers Office with sharing at an event or in a class setting, please let me know.  I am looking for engineers, police officers, fire fighters, lawyers, doctors, mechanics, politicians, pub owners, pilots, farmers, authors, teachers, veterinarians, advertising gurus, astronauts, bankers, horse whisperers, podiatrists, diplomats, university lecturers… and more!   Please let me know if you are available!

Additional note:  If you have overcome any learning challenges in your journey to success such as dyslexia, would you be so kind as to also let me know? Our Student Success Team is seeking inspiring speakers as well.

Additional note again:  Do you work in a business or organization that would be able to host a work experience student from Year 11?  Again, please let me know. Thanks!

Any questions?  Feel free to ask!                             

It’s going to be an exciting year!

Kind regards

Ms. Monica Magann

Careers Counsellor

Prince Alfred College
Dequetteville Terrace Kent Town, S.A. 5067

t: +61 8 8334 1243

f. +61 8 8363 0702
e: mmagann@pac.edu.au