Issue 15 - 19th October, 2012 - Academy of Mary Immaculate

PRINCIPAL 

Dear Members of the Academy Community, 

Next week the Year 12 students enter their last week of official 

schooling. I am sure they, like us, find it very hard to believe that 

the year has gone by so quickly. 

On behalf of the College I extend our best wishes to our Year 12 

students and wish them well as they finish their schooling and enter 

into the examination period. I encourage them to keep working 

steadily over the weeks ahead. The end is in sight! 

I would particularly like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the 

efforts of the Year 12 teachers this year. They have worked 

tirelessly to support the students and their professionalism, 

expertise, and care are much appreciated. Special thanks to Mr 

John Andritsos, Year 12 Coordinator, for his encouragement of the 

students and his dedication and hard work. 

Education is not just about preparing young people for the future. It 

is about giving them the skills, confidence, and heart to shape the 

future. It is not just about giving them knowledge, but about 

encouraging them to be all that they can be—to reach their full 

potential—to enable them to be people who will make a difference 

in a world that desperately needs honest, strong, compassionate 

leaders. 

A Prayer for School Leavers 

Hope for the Journey 

As we look to tomorrow, 

Let us today embrace the past with 

remembrance 

And the future with longing. 

Let us face our future with confidence and 

hope, 

Daring to stay open to whatever today will 

offer us, or tomorrow; 

Daring to go fearlessly into things without 

knowing how they will turn out; 

Daring to keep on going, even when 

something doesn’t work out for the first 

time. 

Let us pray that we travel into our future 

With a trust that enables us to put our 

hand into the hand of God, 

Confident that it will be better than a 

light, 

And safer than a known way. 

In the words of our Mission statement I believe that we have 

empowered the Year 12 students to be “Global Citizens of the 21 st Century” and have formed “centered 

women who are resilient and who have a sense of social responsibility in the tradition of Mercy”. 

Class of 2012 

Issue 15/2012 19 th October 2012 

Academy of Mary Immaculate 

Mercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 870 

88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

The timeline for Year 12 students over the next few weeks is as follows: 

Year 12 timeline for 2012 

Tuesday, October 23 rd Year 12 timetabled classes will officially finish at the end of Period 6. 

Wednesday, October 24 th Pds 1 and 2 College Assembly in Dillon Room 

Farewell to SRC Executive and Sports Leaders 

Presentation of Year 12 Academic Awards 

Parents are welcome to attend the College Assembly and the Year 12 

Morning Tea. 

Following the Morning Tea students will be dismissed from the College. 

7.30pm – 9.00pm Yr 12 Graduation Eucharist in the Dillon Room 

followed by Supper in the Murray Room. 

We look forward to seeing all parents at the Year 12 Graduation Eucharist. 

Family members are also welcome. 

Thursday, October 25 th 7.30am – 9.00am “Fancy Dress” Breakfast in Murray Room. 

Dismissal after Breakfast. 

Thursday, October 25 th Study Days prior to official VCE end of year examination period. 

to Year 12 students are welcome to study in the College Murray. 

Wednesday October 31 st Room. Consultation with Yr 12 subject teachers will be by 

pre arranged appointment times only. 

Thursday, November 1 st to Official VCE examination period. 

Thursday, November 22 nd 

Monday, November 5 th Mid Term Break 

Tuesday, November 6 th Melbourne Cup Day Holiday 

Tuesday, November 27 th Year 12 Graduation Dinner in the Great Hall at The Centre Ivanhoe, 275 

Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, 6.45pm to 11.00pm. 

The Graduation Dinner allows the College the opportunity to formally farewell 

the Year 12 students from the Academy, as well as to celebrate and 

recognize achievements. 

Senior Student Leadership Team 2013 

As the Year 12 students move to completing their time with us, the focus moves to the Year 11 students. 

Congratulations to the following students who have been nominated for Senior Student Leadership positions 

in 2013. 

Senior Leaders 

Sanja Vukoman, Monica Voong, Simone Reginato, Khalia Chikulin, Radhini Desilva, Samantha 

Manglicmot, Emily Lynch, Mariella Polizzi, Fae O’Toole, Laura Gaglioti 

Justice Captain 

Lisa Kechagias, Monica Do 

House Captains 

Holly Harverson, Doris Lam, Clara Toperosa, Sarah Lommi, Winky Wong, Ashley Profenna, Alana 

D’Alberto, Monica Possee 

I wish the girls well. The names of the successful students will be announced at the College Assembly on 

Wednesday, October 24 th . 

Japan 

Staff and students have recently returned from an enriching trip to Japan where students studied at Nishiyama 

High School for a two week period and lived with host families. Many thanks to the staff who accompanied the 

students – Ms Lee De Sarro, Mr Angelo De Cata and Ms Melanie Malakunas 

In 2013 there will be a reciprocal arrangement in place with students from Nishiyama High School attending 

the Academy and staying with our host families. We are also looking forward to welcoming the new Principal 

of Nishiyama High School who hopes to accompany the students. The relationship with Nishiyama High 

School continues to develop and is an integral part of our LOTE program. 

Pauline Clayton 

The College was saddened to learn of the death of sculptor, Pauline Clayton. As part of the 150 th Celebrations 

Pauline was commissioned to create a “Mercy” Sculpture. The “Spirit of Mercy” sculpture that stands proudly 




at our front gate ready to welcome all into the College is the result of Pauline’s creativity. During the design 

process Pauline worked with our students thus ensuring that they were very much involved in the whole 

project and could resonate with the completed piece. 

May Pauline, friend of the Academy, and gifted artist, rest in peace. 

Every blessing 

Sr Mary Moloney rsm 

Principal 

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL 

Mercy Day 2012 

Changeover to the Summer Uniform 

Students may wear either the Summer or Winter Uniform in the first 3 weeks of Term 4; however, the 

Summer Uniform is compulsory for all students from Monday, October 29 th . The College Uniform 

requirements are listed in full on page (xiii) of the Student Planner. There is no “mix n match” during this time. 

For example, wearing the College scarf with the Summer uniform. 




Old Summer Uniform 

Light blue dress with white collar, hem line at mid knee. 

Navy V-neck Academy pullover with white stripes and College emblem. 

Academy Blazer - Navy twill with College emblem on pocket 

White striped regulation Academy socks 

Black school shoes, regulation T-bar or Lace ups - not suede or fashion style. 

New Summer Uniform 

Blue A Line dress – white collar, piping on sleeve 

Blazer – Fitted Navy blazer with light blue piping and College Crest 

Plain Navy Jumper with College Crest– no stripes 

White socks with College colours (stripes) 

Black school shoes, regulation T-bar or Lace ups - not suede or fashion style. 

Jewellery 

There is no more than one Sleeper (plain) or stud (plain) in each lobe of the ear; no other piercings are 

permitted. Clear (plastic) studs are not acceptable if a student has more than 1 piercing in her ear nor is a 

Clear (Plastic) stud for a nose piercing. 

Hair 

I have taken the following from the Student Planner – Current College Uniform (page xiii) 

Hair should be worn neatly. If it is at shoulder length or longer it is to be tied back for practical 

reasons. Spiked, undercut, dyed and unruly hair is not appropriate with the school uniform. 

End of Year Examinations for Year 12 - Year 12 students will be having examinations commencing on 

Thursday, November 1 st All exams will be held at the College unless students have received a VCAA notice 

indicating that the examination is being held at another venue. Year 12 students may wear neat, casual 

clothes during the exam period. 

All Year 12 exams will be held in the Palmer Street (P) Building, notices will be posted outside the Main Office 

and on the door to the examination rooms. 

Resource Lists for 2013 

Each student will receive a copy of the 2013 Resource List in mid to late November and a list of the Books 

that may be sold at the 2 nd Hand Book Sale. These will be distributed through Homerooms. 

Landmark School Supplies will again conduct a 2 nd Hand Book Sale for Years 7 to 12 Textbooks on 

Wednesday, December 11 th from 8.00am until 10.00am. Students in Years 7 to 10 wishing to sell books will 

be asked, in Homeroom Groups, to take their books to the IRC on Tuesday, December 4 th , commencing at 

1pm and concluding at 3.00pm. VCE students may leave books for the Second Hand Book sale at the IRC at 

any time between 1.00pm and 3.00pm. 

When completed the Resource List must be returned to the Student Office or Landmark School Supplies 

Store, 364 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield (ph: 9486-8233) by Wednesday, December 11 th . Alternatively, parents 

may order their books online by logging into the Landmark website, via the Landmark icon, which will be 

placed on the Academy website later term. 

After December 11 th Resource Lists will need to be forwarded directly to Landmark School Supplies. The 

collection date for the Books will be Friday, January 18 th at the College. 

Mr Adrian Fuller 

Deputy Principal 




DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING 

On October 8 th the staff professional development day, staff worked on implementation strategies for the Yr 7 

Ultrabook program and course development for the Australian curriculum. Ms Fogarty and Ms Moran 

presented a session that highlighted the potential to use the Ultrabooks to engage students in their learning 

and to enhance assessment and feedback to both parents and students. Mr Constantinou presented a 

session that outlined strategies to promote efficient and ergonomically safe use of the machines by the 

students as well as the participation of the College in a Cyber Safety program. 

Teachers in the Phase 1 Australian Curriculum subjects of English, Mathematics, History and Science used 

part of the day to further their work in the preparation of the new curriculum materials in 2013. In Victoria, the 

new curriculum will be known as AusVels. Teachers in other faculties used the time to study the “shaping 

papers” for the new subjects to be introduced in 2014 and 2015. 

Year 11 Examination Dates. This is advance notice that Year 11 Examinations will be held from November 

16 to November 22. Following the examinations, the Year 11 students will be engaged in the VCE Unit 3&4 

(Year 12, 2013) orientation classes from Monday November 26 to Friday November 30. These are important 

and compulsory classes for the girls. The last day for the Year 11 students will be Friday November 30. 

Year 10 Examination Dates. The Year 10 Examinations will be held in the week from November 19 to 

November 22. Following the examinations, the Year 10 students will be engaged in the VCE Unit 1&2 (Yr 11, 

2013) orientation classes from Monday November 26 to Tuesday December 4. These are important and 

compulsory classes for the girls. The last day for the Year 10 students will be Wednesday December 5. 

Year 12 Trial Examinations 

The Year 12 Trial Examinations were held during the September holidays. I congratulate all students who 

engaged with the trial exams in such a positive manner. It is good to report that our Academy stuents are 

becoming well drilled in VCAA exam procedures. Most students know their VCAA examination number or 

realise that they may carry their number on their person and refer to this for each exam. The girls know that 

they are NOT allowed to bring mobile phones or bags into the exam room. They understand that they must 

carefully read their exam timetable as the VCAA will not accept ‘misreading the exam timetable’ as grounds 

for special consideration. Students must give themselves plenty of time to travel to the exams. 

VCAA Unit 3&4 Examinations With the VCAA examinations fast approaching, I encourage all VCE Unit 3 & 

4 students to stay positive and focused as they work their way through these next weeks. A reminder that past 

papers and examiners’ reports can be found on the college intranet and at the VCAA website 

(www.vcaa.vic.edu.au). 

All students should revisit their copy of the ‘VCE Exams Navigator’ to refresh themselves as to the rules 

relating to the examinations. As well, the VCAA have made available the front covers, relevant instructions, 

multiple choice answer sheets, miscellaneous formulae etc for 2012 on the VCAA website. To find these, go 

to the VCAA home page and select the ‘Latest News’ section. It is essential that all students familiarise 

themselves with the instructions and directions contained in these cover sheets. 

Mr Mark Hyland, Director of Teaching and Learning 




DIRECTOR OF FAITH AND MISSION 

Father Peter Varengo- Book publication. 

The Academy community warmly congratulate Father Peter Varengo on the publication of his book “Seed 

Among the Vines”. Father Peter generously supports the Academy community by leading our Tuesday 

morning Masses and other significant Mass celebrations throughout the year. 

Mary MacKillop Heriatage Centre Weekend Opening. 

Usually only opened on Monday to Friday 10am-4pm the Mary MacKillop Heritage 

Centre will be open this weekend. A guided Mary MacKillop walking tour around 

East Melbourne will be conducted at 11:00am. The centre is ‘just around the corner’ 

from the Academy houses a museum presenting the life and work of Saint Mary 

MacKillop. Weekend openings for the remainder of the year: Saturday 20 th October 

and Saturday 24 th November. 

http://www.mmhc.org.au/ 362 Albert Street, East Melbourne 

Women of Note 

I draw your attention to the “Women of Note” concert information flyer included at the end of this newsletter. 

The concert will be held at the Academy on Saturday 27 th October at 2:00pm. In return for using the Academy 

as the venue the ‘Women of Note’ choir from Bendigo are donating funds raised to our fund raising efforts. 

Also performing at the concert is one of Australia’s premier singer /songwriters, Maria Forde. Drawing on her 

Irish heritage Maria has performed at music festivals both in Australia and internationally. Tickets are available 

at the door and all are welcome. 

FROM THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 

Ms Karen Fogarty, Director of Faith and Mission 

Text Book Buy Back. 

As we begin term four I wish to make both students and parents aware that the Religious Education 

Department has decided to conduct a textbook buyback of the To Know Worship and Love texts for Year 7 to 

10. Parents will be allocated a credit on their school fees for 2013. No action needs to be taken at the 

moment however there will be further information later in the year. Texts that are in good condition with no 

graffiti, torn pages etc will be purchased. 

Also please note that a limited number of Year 12 textbooks have been purchased from students this week. 

Given they are not returning this year they have been paid directly in cash. If you would like to confirm if your 

daughter sold her textbook to the school please feel free to email or call me. 

Ms Karen Fogarty, Head of Department Religious Education 

karen.fogarty@academy.vic.edu.au 




FROM THE LOTE DEPARTMENT 

The LOTE department is pleased to announce the results of the 2012 Assessment of Language Competence 

examination undertaken by all Year 10 Language students. Congratulations to the following students: 

FRENCH CERTIFICATE 3: 

Listening Distinction – Kimmie Berhanu, Betty La, Mariana Lauretta, Emma Lightfoot, Clare Martin, Kate 

McLaughlin, Miriam Terbah 

Reading High Distinction – Kimmie Berhanu, Mariana Lauretta, Kate McLaughlin, Miriam Terbah 

Reading Distinction – Emma Lightfoot, Clare Martin 

FRENCH CERTIFICATE 2: 

Listening High Distinction – Phuong Dong, Brigette Maher 

Listening Distinction – Dominique Demarte, Sarah Giarusso, Sae McCurry, Briana McLaughlin 

Reading High Distinction – Brigette Maher 

Reading Distinction – Dominique Demarte, Phuong Dong, Ashlie Kha, Sae McCurry 

ITALIAN CERTIFICATE 2: 

Listening High Distinction – Sianan Barr, Sophie Caruso, Alessia Castello, Ebony Ciarrocchi, Amanda 

Donoghue, Natasha Gigliotti, Emma Lightfoot, Lauren Romano, Kashi Ruffilli-O’Sullivan, Olivia Zuccala 

Listening Distinction – Dahna Bovezza, Deanna Carattoli, Lisa Frassetto, Rose Gentile, Jessica Giurdanella, 

Emily Massimo, Monique Mastropietro, Alexandra McCalman 

Reading High Distinction – Sianan Barr, Deanna Carattoli, Alessia Castello, Ebony Ciarrocchi, Amanda 

Donoghue, Emma Lightfoot 

Reading Distinction – Dahna Bovezza, Sophie Caruso, Tess Davies, Lisa Frassetto, Rose Gentile, Jessica 

Giurdanella, Emily Massimo, Alexandra McCalman, Lauren Romano, Kashi Ruffilli-O’Sullivan, Olivia Zuccala 

JAPANESE CERTIFICATE 2: 

Listening High Distinction – Mariana Lauretta, Brigette Maher, Clare Martin 

Listening Distinction – Yan Ru Chen, Tam Do, Jessica Incoul, Tran Le, India Luscombe, Ivy Nguyen, Julia 

Nguyen, Isabella Sherburn, Chau Tang 

Reading High Distinction – Yan Ru Chen, Mariana Lauretta, Brigette Maher 

Reading Distinction – Khoa Bui, Jessica Incoul, Tran Le, Clare Martin, Ivy Nguyen, Julia Nguyen, Isabella 

Sherburn 

FROM THE IRC 

National Year of Reading Competition Term 4 

Mrs Jodie Muller, Head of Department 

There will be a quiz question for staff and students in the briefing each week this term and at the end of term 

prizes will be awarded to the staff member and student who has submitted the most correct entries. 

The winner of the Term 3 National Year of Reading Competition is still being decided and will be announced 

at a later date. 

Sae McCurry of Year 10 has created her own anthology of short stories written by students at the Academy. 

This has been published and is available for perusal in the Fiction Library. Anyone wishing to contribute to 

Sae’s magazine can leave their work in the box on the desk in the Fiction Library. 




RAGE Excursion Wednesday 17 th October 

RAGE members walked to the Fitzroy Library for a session with the new Youth Services Librarian, Ashley 

Dunne. Ashley explained the services and programs available to students at the Academy and encouraged 

them to become members of Yarra Libraries. She also highlighted some of the events that are taking place 

over the next few months: 

• Fitzroy Photography Walk – for photographers of all levels, conducted by professional photographer 

and artist Carla Gottgens, this walk will leave Fitzroy Library Saturday 24 th November at 1.30pm and 

conclude at 3.30pm. Participants must bring their own camera and bookings are essential: 

1300 695 427 yarralibraries@yarracity.vic.gov.au 

• Terry Denton @ Fitzroy Town Hall Thursday 29 th November 4.30 – 5.30pm 

Author and illustrator Terry Denton shares his love of books and drawing at this special Fitzroy Town 

Hall event. 

Terry is best known for the Gasp! series, the Wombat and Fox stories and the bestselling Just! books, 

co-created with Andy Griffiths. 

He has written 20 children’s books himself and collaborated on 80 more with some of the most 

popular children’s authors in Australia. 

This is a free event but bookings are essential: 

1300 695 427 yarralibraries@yarracity.vic.gov.au 

And finally…. 

A winner of the National Year of Reading Competition for Term 3 has been decided and will be announced at 

the final assembly for this year on November 27 th , along with the winner of the Term 4 National Year of 

Reading Quiz. 

Ms Heather McPhee, Head of IRC 




WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM 2012 

We have received very positive feedback from employers and visiting 

teachers at the completion of this year’s work experience week. 

Students, too, have indicated their appreciation of this wonderful 

learning experience. 

The ongoing benefits to our students, while perhaps not apparent right 

now, will always have an impact on their lives. Some employers have 

offered assistance with vocational support and mentoring, whilst others 

have offered casual or part time work for our girls. Some students have 

learnt with complete certainty that the industry they experienced is 

definitely not where they wish to head; others have experienced 

absolute confirmation of their future career path. 

As always your support as parents and guardians is very much 

appreciated. 

‘Probably the best student I have had in 30 years’ 

‘We thoroughly enjoyed having your student with us. She is an excellent 

example for other work experience students’ 

‘Your student will be an asset wherever she works’ 

‘We highly recommend your student into the medical field’ 

‘We are happy to have more girls from the Academy’ 

‘She would be a great asset to the profession’ 

‘It was a pleasure for the staff and children to have your student working 

in our school’ 

‘This student was a delight to have in our office’ 

‘Displayed maturity beyond her years’ 

‘Your student has a natural rapport and understanding of students’ 

needs – is a very efficient and dedicated person’ 

‘Your student has a high degree of initiative – is also very inquisitive 

and listens to answers to her questions!’ An excellent work experience 

student! 

‘She always asked questions if she was stuck. Her strength would be 

that she is proactive!’ 

‘It was a pleasure to have your student doing observation with us. We 

wish her all the very best and if she requires more assistance with her 

career choice we are happy to assist’. 

Kiera Wise, current year 10 student wrote the following… 

“On 17 th September until 21 st September I participated in work experience week. Mrs Allan used my love of 

the outdoors to assist me finding the perfect place; La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary. It was definitely worth waking 

up early every day. I gained knowledge that I found surprisingly fascinating and I even enjoyed doing the little 

activities around the learning classrooms. I am really interested in making a career in wildlife and the week at 

La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary really expanded my knowledge. Work experience gave me an idea of what it’s 

like to have a career. “ 

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM 2013 

The year 9 students have received their information packs for work experience in 2013. Many have already 

responded to the challenge of searching for placements. Students have been urged to check industry 

application opening and closing dates and to act early in exploring options. Their discussions with 

parents/guardians, teachers and others will definitely benefit their ability to start unfolding the broad spectrum 

of possibilities. Students have been requested to visit the work experience coordinator by the end of this year 

even if they don’t have any idea of where their interest area lies. With your support I’m sure our young women 

will avail themselves of an excellent placement by their work experience week during September 16 th to 20 th 

2013. Please contact me for further discussion of this program. 

Mrs Anne Marie Allan, Work Experience Coordinator 




2012 Visual Art Exhibition - Opening Tuesday 13 th November 

� Featuring student artworks from all year levels 

� Fashion Parades on opening night 

� Mark it on you social calendar and join us in celebrating of Academy’s Creative Spirit 

The 

2012 

Performing Arts Concert 

will be held on 

7 pm on Thursday November 15 th , 

In the College Hall 

The Academy of Mary Immaculate 

Entry - “Gold Coin Donation” 




Care Monkey and Asthma Australia 

CareMonkey is a safe and free web app for sharing health care information. Asthma Australia has partnered with 

CareMonkey in order to contribute to the safety and well-being of people with asthma. Parents can create a profile for 

their child in CareMonkey which can be shared with trusted carers, including family, friends, teachers and sports coaches. 

Vital information such as emergency contacts, health and safety alerts, medications, allergy details, asthma plan and more 

can be easily shared. 

Consider creating a profile for your child with asthma (or other medical condition) and share this with others including the 

staff at your school or preschool. 

Go to caremonkey.com for more information. 

Holiday and Festival Asthma Trigger Warning 

The upcoming holiday season and festivities planned during Term 4 and throughout the summer holidays may mean that 

your child is exposed to new triggers for their asthma. It is important for parents and carers, and children themselves, to 

be aware of changes to their environment and the activities that may impact on their asthma. 

Christmas trees, both real and artificial could be triggers for people with asthma. Artificial trees may be quite dusty after 

being stored away, while both real and artificial trees may harbour mould. It is important to ensure that artificial trees 

are cleaned appropriately and that care is taken to select real trees that do not produce wind-borne pollen. All tree and 

other decorations should cleaned and free from dust and mould when used at home. 

Scented candles, room deodorisers and air fresheners may also trigger asthma in those susceptible to perfumes, and care 

should be taken when purchasing these and other scented items at home. 

Lastly, the added pressures of the year drawing to a close can cause stress and anxiety for many people, potentially 

triggering asthma attacks. It is important to consider ways that the whole family can enjoy the holidays and feel safe 

happy and comfortable. 

Happy Holidays from The Asthma Foundation of Victoria. 

For further information, please contact the Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 645 130 or email schools@asthma.org.au 

Limited Time Left for Year 7& 8’s to Access HPV Vaccine for Free 

There are only a few weeks left for girls in Year 7 to start their HPV immunisation course free of charge. Once the school 

year is over, these girls will no longer be able to join the free school-based immunisation program, and the three-dose 

vaccine will need to be purchased from a GP or other health service provider at a cost of approximately $450 altogether. 

The HPV - or human papillomavirus - vaccine has been provided to girls in Year 7 since 2007 as part of the National 

Immunisation Program. To get free immunisation in Victoria, girls must commence the course in Year 7 and complete all 

doses by the end of Year 8. After that time, any missed dose must be paid for at approximately $150 each. 

Ideally all three doses will be given within a 6 month period - 0, 2 and 6 months – however research shows if the second 

and third doses are given later than planned, the body still responds to the vaccine and makes antibodies which protect 

against HPV infection. This means it is still beneficial to complete the full three-dose course of the vaccine, even if doses 

aren't received at the correct intervals. 

The HPV vaccine protects against four types of HPV which cause around 70 per cent of cervical cancers. It is important 

for all girls to complete the full course to ensure the best possible protection against the disease and other HPV-related 

illnesses. 

If your daughter has still not started or completed the HPV vaccine course, please contact your local health provider as 

soon as possible. Missed doses can be obtained through public council immunisation sessions and your local GP. 

If you are unsure if your daughter is fully immunised, contact City of Yarra 92055166 (Year 7 students) or the National 

HPV Vaccination Program Register (Year 8 students) on 1800 478 734. 

If you need more information, visit www.hpvvaccine.org.au or call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20. 




Catholic students achieve more with less funding 

On average, it costs the government 20 per cent less to have a student educated in a Catholic school. 

Even with school fees, it still costs less to teach students in a Catholic school. 

In a faith-filled environment, Catholic schools instil discipline and have high expectations of their students. Our 

school aspires to develop well-rounded learners who achieve their best and who are committed to action for 

justice and the common good. 

In all areas, a higher percentage of Catholic students have achieved at or above the National Minimum 

Standard for the National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing, compared to 

the Victorian average. Even in our most disadvantaged communities, students in Catholic schools are more 

likely to study at university after they finish school. 

According to financial data from schools in Australia, Catholic schools also save the Australian taxpayer $2.2 

billion each year. 

Catholic school funding must keep pace with rising government school costs. Our school cannot afford to 

have its funding frozen. Any funding freeze would really be a cut. A funding freeze would be unfair because 

our school already saves the government money. 

For more information about school funding, please visit www.ceomelb.catholic.edu.au/funding. 




CHANGE OF PREFERENCE (COP) DATES AND CONTACTS 2012 

This information is only a guideline and it is important that you check dates and times yourself 

INSTITUTION CONTACT DETAILS TIMES DATE 

Australian Catholic 

University 

Australian National 

University (ANU) 

1300 275 228 

Change of Preference Info Day (Melbourne) 

www.acu.edu.au 

1800 620 032 

Melbourne ANU Advisory Day 

*Please register for the event at the link below* 

Buckingham Rooms, Stamford Plaza, 111 Little Collins 

Street, Melbourne 

* www.anu.edu.au/advisory 

student.recruitment@anu.edu.au 

Box Hill TAFE 1300 269 445 

Please visit the website or call the TAFE for further details 

www.boxhill.edu.au 

CQU (Melbourne) (03) 8662 0555 

Information Sessions 

Campus tours 

Individual course advice and application assistance 

enquiries@mel.cqu.edu.au 

Deakin University 1300 334 733 

Online Live Chat Sessions 

Information Expo ‐ Melbourne Campus at Burwood 

Walk & Talk Tour ‐ Warrnambool Campus 

Information Expo ‐ Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 

Information Expo ‐ Geelong Waterfront Campus 

www.deakin.edu.au/cop 

Holmesglen Institute (03) 9564 1555 

Change of preference information sessions 

For more details refer to 

www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au 

La Trobe University 1300 135 045 

Change of Preference Advisory Day – Melbourne Campus 

Change of Preference Advisory Day – Bendigo Campus 

www.latrobe.edu.au/all‐ways 

MIBT (03) 9244 5600 

www.mibt.vic.edu.au 

Monash University 1800 666 274 

Change of Preference Expo 

Building H, Caulfield Campus, 900 Dandenong Road 

www.monash.edu.au/cop 

10.00am – 3.00pm 

10.00am – 3.00pm 

1.00pm 

11.00am – 4.00pm 

9.00am – 5.00pm 

3.00pm – 7.00pm 

12noon – 1.30pm 

3.00pm – 7.00pm 

3.00pm – 7.00pm 

9.00am – 5.00pm 

4.00pm – 7.00pm 

7.00am – 7.00pm 

9.00am – 5.00pm 

10.00am – 3.00pm 

9.00am – 12noon 

11.00am – 2.00pm 

11.00am – 2.00pm 

3.00pm – 7.00pm 

Dec 19 (Wed) 

Dec 17 (Mon) 

Dec 18 (Tues) 

Dec 17 and 18 

Dec 17 and 18 

Dec 17 ‐ 21 

Dec 18 (Tues) 

Dec 18, 19, 20 

Dec 19 (Wed) 

Dec 20 (Thur) 

Dec 17 ‐ 21 

Dec 19 (Wed) 

Dec 17 ‐ 18 

Dec 19 – 21 

Dec 22 – 23 

Dec 24 (Mon) 

Dec 19 (Wed) 

Dec 19 (Wed) 

Dec 19 (Wed) 




NCPS 1800 783 661 

COP information session: 

123 Lonsdale Street Melbourne 

www.ncps.edu.au 

NMIT 

(03) 9269 8400 

Information Sessions 

www.nmit.edu.au 

RMIT University Hotline 1800 117 648 

Change of Preference Expo 

RMIT Building 80 (Swanston Academic Building) 445 

Swanston St, Melbourne 

http://www.rmit.edu.au/cop 

Swinburne University 1300 275 794 

Online Live Chats 

COP Expo (Hawthorn) 

www.swinburne.edu.au/rightchoice 

University of Ballarat 1800 811 711 

Information Day 

www.ballarat.edu.au/cop 

University of Melbourne 13 63 52 

Course Information Day Parkville Campus 

www.cop.unimelb.edu.au 

Victoria University 1300 842 864 

Course Information Days at Footscray Park Campus 

www.vu.edu.au/change 

William Angliss 1300 264 5477 

Change of Preference Information Session 

http://www.angliss.edu.au/ 

VTAC 

VCE results and ATAR released 

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