Vol 4 2012 Merici College Farewells Catherine Rey

Powerful Learning in the PHABS DepartmentPowerful Learningimprove their own abilities, we continually review ourexisting methods and find innovative ways to inspire studentsto ‘be active for life’. In the Health component, we aimto embrace technology and provide values and skills forthe young women we teach whilst preparing them for theexperiences they may face in our rapidly changing world. Westrive to provide learning initiatives through communication,decision-making, interaction, movement, planning andproblem-solving, empowering students to adopt healthylifestyle practises.Our future focus includes refining some programs tofollow our Mission and Vision statements. This will assistus in promoting our Term 3 Foci of the Colleges Principlesof Powerful Learning; ‘Independent and Collaborative work’.During our Athletics unit, students will have three weeks toself-motivate and work together to improve their skills in arange of dynamic situations. Then in a mini Olympics set-up,students will have the opportunity to challenge themselvesand show how they have improved their individualperformance. Students will monitor their own results andparticipation over the duration of the unit. They will beresponsible for collaborating with peers and staff to ensurethey strive to give their best and feel empowered throughtheir personal achievements.Robert HigginbothamPHABS CoordinatorPierre De Coubertin Awards“The most important thing in theOlympic Games is not to win but to takepart, just as the most important thing inlife is not the triumph but the struggle.”Baron Pierre de CoubertinOn June 22 nd , I had the privilege of attending theannual Pierre De Coubertin Awards. The awards werecreated to acknowledge those students who have madea significant contribution to Sport whilst maintaininggreat links within the College Sporting environment.The Merici College 2012 award recipient is LeighKalsbeek. She is a Year 11 student who has been namedas an invitee in the Australian Under 17 Netball team.Whilst balancing these commitments with tertiarystudies, Leigh has also represented the College in severalsporting teams; Netball, Basketball, Athletics and TouchFootball. To her credit, Leigh also plays for the Collegein the Division 2 Women’s Netball competition so shecan contribute to the school program and maintain abalance of fun and enjoyment.Leigh Kalsbeek, proud recipient of the Pierre DeCoubertin Award13