STOP PRESS - CURRENT ITEMS
All Stop Press entries are dated at the time of publication. The newest is at the top.
1:40pm Friday 28 November 2008
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Young Independent Filmmakers Award 2008Chris D was awarded the Tuggeranong Encouragement award last night with a prize of $250 for his short film” Aftermath”. Other students whose films were shown on the night were Britt N for her film “The Heist” and Kate M for her film “Banana Boys”. Students thanked their teacher Neil Coggan for his support. Congratulations to all students who entered their films in this inaugural event. |
6:19pm Wednesday 19 November 2008
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The Inaugural Canberra College “Duck Race”
The inaugural Canberra College “Duck Race” was held 12 Nov 08 to raise funds for the National Brain Injury Foundation. The event was a huge success with over $180 raised. |
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Merit Certificates from UNSWCongratulations to year 11 & 12 Business and Economics students who were awarded Merit Certificates from UNSW AUSTRALIAN ECONOMICS & BUSINESS STUDIES COMPETITION |
1:50pm Wednesday 12 November 2008
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Montague Island Environmental Science Excursion
During two days in October a group of students and staff ventured onto the oceans off Narooma hoping to view the migrating Humpback whales. Unfortunately due to rough weather this did not happen, but students did experience sailing on a boat in a 2 metre swell which was a highlight. This was added to by the aroma of hundreds of Australian Fur seals which live on the rocky outcrops of Montague Island. |
1:34pm Wednesday 12 November 2008
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Intercol SportCongratulations to the Canberra College Mixed Badminton Team who came third in the Interschool Championships. Boys team – Kelvin N, Jason B, Rifki P and Tim S Girls team – Jessica S, Nicole S, Linda P, Roxanne M. |
2:14pm Monday 10 November 2008
FUTURES PROGRAM WINNER - 2 AWARDS IN 2 WEEKS
1. At the ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards on Friday night 7th November, the Futures Program received the award for 'Inclusion in ACT Government or Agency' category. The ceremony was a lavish affair in the Great Hall at Parliament House. There to receive the award were Tina and Emma, students from the Program as well as several of the staff. This award recognizes contributions and commitment by staff to provide inclusive opportunities into the community and in preparation for post college destinations for students with special needs.
2. At the recent ACT Children's Week Awards 2008 two staff members of the Futures Program, Verna Mackintosh and Marie Uren received an award for their on-going commitment to the education of the students in the Program.
Over the past 2 years the Futures Program has received 5 awards at both local and national levels for its strength and innovation in education and vocational education programs.
2:16pm Thursday 6 November 2008
Canberra College Students are off to Japan in December!
Our application for the AFS Japan Study Trip (JENESEYS) Program has been finally approved by AFS Japan.
10 students from our Japanese course will accompany Mie Selby, the Japanese teacher, and will leave for Japan on December 4th for two weeks.
The Program is fully funded by the Japanese Government and 600 students from South Asia and Pacific Region
will participate this year. The cost to each student has been only a processing fee, their passport, and some spending money, so the trip for each one is rather like winning a lottery. On arrival our students will be divided into small international groups and will take part in various activities including study visits to Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto, homestay for 1 week, school visit etc.
When we learned about the Program in May, we thought it was too good a chance to miss. After a long and frustrating process of filling out one set of forms after another…all of Mie’s hard work has been worth it!
The Canberra College students are thrilled and excited about the upcoming trip.
“I think this will be a good life experience for all of them.” (M.Selby)
The students who are going to Japan are:
Davis H
Matthew F
Cameron G
Lachlan W
Stephen W
Jerzy B
Kate P
Alexandra H
Madeleine R
Mie Selby
Japanese teacher
3:46pm Wednesday 5 November 2008
Science Results in the National Chemistry Quiz
This year the Chemistry students at the college have performed very well in the National Chemistry Quiz. In Year 11 students were awarded, 6 High Distinctions, 3 Distinctions and 1 Credit and in Year 12, 1 High Distinction 5 Distinctions and 2 Credits. The test results showed that in Chemistry the College is significantly above the Territory average in Year 11. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this event and special congratulations to the students who gained high awards.
Xue L - High Distinction
Matt S - High Distinction
Ashfaque Q - High Distinction
Ben Z - High Distinction
Lachlan C - High Distinction
Benjamin R - High Distinction
Mia H - Distinction
Rohana P - Distinction
Nicola M - Distinction
Daniel M - Distinction
Philip W - Distinction
Geri W - Distinction
Ashton W - Distinction
Alana P - Distinction
Melissa D - Credit
Rhiannon J - Credit
Paul W - Credit
5:30pm Tuesday 4 November 2008
The October Newsletter is now available - 456KB PDF
1:57pm Friday 31 October 2008
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engageThe artists who participated in this exhibition are students who will be graduating from the Canberra College in 2008. They are finishing Year Twelve and have completed two years of study in Visual Art. They worked collaboratively to produce this exhibition.Canberra College has a strong Visual Art Department with enthusiastic and committed teachers. The top students rank in the higher percentile of the colleges’ UAI. Students’ art works have gained recognition and awards in local and interstate arenas. Art works and artists' books have been selected for exhibition in Headspace at the National Portrait Gallery every year since 2003. Students have been selected as finalists in the Billy Blue Scholarship award. Students have also been selected for the prestigious National Summer School Fellowship at the National Gallery of Australia five times in the last six years. A number of students are applying to study at the Canberra Art School in 2009. This exhibition reflects the journey of this group of young men and women. The later units of study are student negotiated. They have also completed units such as Design, Culture and Identity, Painting and Drawing. Each cohort is different and each cohort expresses their Art in a different manner. This year the focus seems to be Drawing as an Art form. Barbara Jackson |
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4:07pm Thursday 30 October 2008
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Basium RacingAll and sundry are invited to today’s informal launch of Canberra College’s F1 in Schools team, Basium Racing (it’s Latin for KISS!). |
4:00pm Thursday 16 October 2008
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Our Nation’s Garden Photography CompetitionEarlier in the semester all our Photography students spent a morning at the Australian National Botanic Gardens taking photographs for the 12th Annual Photographic Competition.Over forty students entered photographs in the four different categories: ‘Black and White’, ‘Colour’, ‘People in the Gardens’ and ‘Digital/Photographic Effects’. Our students created some wonderful responses for these categories. The Art Photography class in particular have used some interesting darkroom techniques including solarisation, sepia toner, cyanotype, paint-on developer and texture screens. In past years Canberra College students have done well in the competition and we have been successful again this year. Congratulations go to Samantha H and Millie C who both won prizes; and to Robbie Mc, Candice B, William T, Ella P, Riemke A and Kayla G who gained High Commendations. These students were awarded their prizes and certificates at the exhibition opening on Saturday 18 October. All entries will be on display in the Exhibition Gallery of the Visitor Information Centre at the Botanic Gardens until 2 November. This is the area where last year's photographs were displayed for 2 days, and received a wonderful response from the public. |
3:55pm Thursday 16 October 2008
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New Computers at Canberra CollegeOver the October school holidays Canberra College received 200 new computers from the First Round of the National Secondary School Computer Fund. The National Secondary School Computer Fund (the Fund) is a key component of the Australian Government’s $1.2 billion Digital Education Revolution initiative. The Australian Government is investing $1.1 billion over five years (2008–2012) through the Fund, to provide for new or upgraded information and communications technology (ICT) for secondary schools with students in years 9 to 12. The Minister for Education, announced on 12 June 2008 that 896 secondary schools across Australia would receive funding for 116,820 computers in the first Round of the Fund. Through the Fund, grants of $1,000 per computer have been provided. The objective of Round One funding was to bring those schools with students, in years 9 to 12, with a computer to student ratio of 1:8 or worse to a target ratio of 1:2.
The other project that happened over the holidays is that the Macintosh lab now has full internet access and students in the Mac lab can access their home drives from the Window server without interfering with the security of either of these networks. Lyn Mernagh Network Manager |
5:21pm Monday 13 October 2008
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Business Studies Excursion
Business Studies students attended an excursion to Medicare Australia at Tuggeranong and to Fuji Xerox, Symonston on Thursday 21 August to study large business organisations. This excursion was organised by The Australian Business Community Network. Students attending were Suellen A, Anthony A, Tom F, Julian F, Elliot H, Aaron K, Krystle M, Peter M, Cassie M, Tim S, Danyelle W |
2:15pm Saturday 20 September 2008
The September Newsletter is now available.
Download your copy - (112 KB PDF)1:18pm Tuesday 16 September 2008
10 Faces, 10 Stories
10 Faces, 10 Stories (a project partnership with Medicare Australia) Launch and Exhibition Thursday September 25 - 5.30 till 6.30 - Canberra College Foyer.
4:37pm Monday 15 September 2008
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Canberra College Success at Capital Region Mock Trial Comp!Over the past 8 weeks we have had two teams, totalling 13 students, preparing and competing in the Capital Region Mock trial comp. The students have had to commit themselves to 3-4 hours a week undertaking research and practice, plus weekly tutorials or mock trials for 1-2 hours at The University of Canberra Law School. They all learned a great deal about criminal court procedures and persuasive techniques and improved immeasurably as the term wore on. Both of our teams made it through the competition undefeated and on September 10th at the awards ceremony they won all three of the prizes awarded. 1st Place team (81/90)– Ciaran M, Enya V, Sri B, Emma S, and Bree L. 2nd Place team (79/90)– Caitlyn S, Ella P, Steph C, and Peter K. Best Counsel – Caitlyn S. The photo attached represents some of the team members. From L-R they are: Caitlyn S, Ella P, Steph C, Enya V, Ciaran Mo, Sri B and Peter K |
4:18pm Friday 12 September 2008
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Australian Mathematics Competition 2008Forty six students from the Canberra College entered the Australian Mathematics Competition which was held on Thursday 31 July. The results are the best the college has ever experienced. Xue-Yao L.. (Elaine) was placed in the top 0.3% in Year 11. Elaine, an International Private student from China will be presented with her prize at the Australian Mathematics Trust Annual Awards Presentation to be held at the Australian National University. Three students received Certificates of High Distinction, fourteen students received Distinctions, eighteen students received Credits and five students obtained Proficiency awards. The other students receive Certificates of Participation. Individual performance reports are provided to every student. The Competition attracts around 500 000 students from Australia as well as other surrounding countries.Other Year 11 winners of distinction were Wansu L, Jay F, Jingtian Z, Yang D, Hani A, Yingyan C, Keepo W, Xinxu G, Matt S, Ben Z. Year 12 winners of dinstinction: Benjamin R, Andrew K, Roy E, Ashfaque Q, Rebecca B, Estee Tee and Anh M, Congratulations to all these students and to all the students who participated. Teachers from the Mathematics Faculty hope you enjoyed the experience. |
2:26pm Monday 01 September
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Economics students visit CIE and ANU
When Economics students get let loose in Canberra where do they go? The CIE and ANU of course. Earlier this year the Student Industry Program (SIP) of Canberra and the Economics faculty organised a SIPTRIP for 11 of Canberra College’s Economics students to spend a day talking to professionals and University students in the Economics industry. The first stop for the day was to Ian Potter House where the Centre for International Economics (CIE) is located. Here we talked to one of the Directors David Pearce about all of the interesting economic problems that the CIE solve for their clients, as well as received individual advice on what to do with our futures. |
3:11pm Friday 29 August 2008
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CSIRO: Student Research Scheme - Poster LaunchThis year Canberra College had two students complete the SRS program Alana P who worked on Natural Sequence Farming and the effects on soil Characteristics; and Andrew K who worked on Constrained Solution Problems and its utilisation in Astronomy. Congratulations to these students who have benefited by working closely with a scientist. The posters that are part of the scheme were displayed during Science Week. Alana P selected by Rotary to attend National Youth Science Forum at the ANU.Congratulations are due to Alana P in Year 11 who after an exhaustive selection process has been selected by Rotary District 9710 to attend the National Youth Science Forum at the ANU in January 2009The NYSF helps students moving into Year 12, who wish to follow careers in science, engineering and technology by introducing them to research and researchers, by encouraging the achievement of excellence in all their undertakings, and by helping to develop their communication and interpersonal skills. The NYSF in January is in the form of university seminars and industry site visits in March and April and afterwards as a long term personal network of people with common aims. |
3:04pm Friday 29 August 2008
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Titration Competition at ANU 2008Canberra College entered 3 teams in the Titration Competition, held this year at the ANU Chemistry Laboratories. In the weeks before the competition Sarah Sukumar helped the students practise and refine their skills. This year out of 22 Schools that entered our teams took out 8th, 9th and 18th place. Congratulations to you all for participating and thanks to Sarah for her training sessions.The teams were:
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2:51pm Friday 29 August 2008
Great results from Science Competitions
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Science competitions this year, the practice that students get in these competitions will help with their preparation for the AST.
ICAS
In the 2008 International Competitions and Assessment for Schools in Science (ICAS) students at the Canberra College achieved great success with 33 students participating receiving 1 High Distinction 5 Distinction and 11 Credit Certificates. In both Year 11 and 12 the college average score was above the NSW and ACT Average. Listed below are the students who achieved the top results.
- High Distinction: Matt S
- Distinction: Melissa D, Dale M, Benjamin Z, Mia H, Andrew K
- Credit: Scott M, Hannan M, Farahin Mohd I, Rohana P Andrew A, Nicola Mc, Daniel M, Ashfaque Q, Emily R, Ashton W, Paul W
Rio Tinto Big Science Competition
In this competition our students achieved outstanding results with 38 students participating with the award of 1 High Distinction 4 Distinctions and 13 Credits.
- High Distinction: Dale M
- Distinction: Matt S, Benjamin Z, Scott M, Ben R
- Credit: Andrew K, Ashton W, Daniel M, Mia H, Andrew A, Rory L-Mc, Alex D, Nicola Mc, Paul W, Melissa D, Hannan M, Alana P, Hani A
2:45pm Friday 29 August 2008
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Youth ANZAAS 2008: Dunedin New Zealand
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4:21pm Thursday 21 August 2008
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MUNAOn the weekend of 15th – 17th August, four of our Year12 students, Emily C, Amy C, Anna C-M and Claire W represented the school at MUNA, the national Model United Nations Assembly. MUNA is a Rotary initiative and our students will be sponsored by Woden Daybreak Rotary Club for a weekend of debate on topics of international concern such as world peace, environmental issues and human rights abuses. Emily and Claire represented Cuba and Amy and Anna represented Lebanon. Sessions were held on Saturday and Sunday at Old Parliament House and were open to the public. The level of debate was high and the wearing of national dress helped participants develop an awareness of the working of the UN and an understanding of the international positions of other countries. 34 schools from the eastern seaboard were represented but we were the only ACT school to receive an award. Congratulations to Claire and Emily for their efforts on Cuba’s behalf in this very worthwhile Program and thanks to Rotary for the opportunity. |
5:53pm Friday 15 August 2008
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Congratulations Paul!
Congratulations to Paul StL (Year 12, 2007) who last night took out the ACT Australian School based Apprentice of the year - Certificate II Award at the 2008 ACT Training Excellence Awards. Paul is now completing his traineeship with INTACT and we wish him all the very best. Thanks must go to Jo Lee and Lyn Mernagh for all of their hard work. |
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2:14pm Wednesday 13 August 2008. National Paint Horse Association Championships. PHAASarah B has just returned from the PHAA Championships. She finished the show with 12 National Championships and 6 Res National Championships. They were from many different disciplines (English, western, dressage, jumping etc) and included NATIONAL CHAMPION BRIDLE-LESS Western Pleasure. As the name implies this class is ridden without a bridle, just a neck strap and body language. Very cool and brave. She was awarded High Point Youth of the Show and won a big silver buckle - The Holy Grail of the Western Horse World. The Paint Horse has become an extremely popular equine breed, bringing quality, colour and versatility to a wide range of horse activities. Congratuations Sarah! |
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4:32pm Tuesday 12 August 2008 Snow sports ChampionshipsAt the recent ACT and Southern New South Wales Snow sports Championships, Nick W won both the year 11 and 12 Divisions in the Alpine and Ski Cross events. With Nick, Sam B also a keen skier represented Canberra College as part of the College's Ski Cross team, and the team came in seventh place. Nick has been invited to participate in the National which will be held in Perisher 11- 14 September. We wish him well. |
2:21pm Tuesday 04.08.08
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Merit Certificates from Ilford
Congratulations to year 11 students William T and Chloe H who both were awarded Merit Certificates from Ilford school's photographic competition for their work in foundation photography. |
3:30pm Thursday 31 July
Exciting Music News !!
Huge and very proud congratulations go to two of our music students!
Hannah P and Sam C have been heard this week on Triple J. They have entered unearthed and their song has been chosen as the unearthed song of the week as this goes to print!. They received a lot of praise from the DJ and the song is available off the website as a free download. The DJ’s on JJJ said they were two 17 year olds from Canberra and gave them a big plug. !! ☺
Hannah P and Sam C (a.k.a “Hannah and Sam”) in Year 12 were recently selected as the “Triple J Unearthed Spotlight Artists of the Week”. Their original song “Who’s Bitten You” was chosen for rotation on national radio!!
Year 12 Music Industry Promotion student Ella P interviewed the duo:
H: Well, our names are really cute together!
S: And they're really average too - like, heaps of duos are called Hannah and Sam.
2. When did you start playing and writing together?
H: At school, last year;
S: In fact, in this very room!
H: But we've only really been together as a band for about 2 months now.
3. How long has your stuff been up on Triple J Unearthed?
H: Around 2-3 weeks now.
4. How many of your songs are on rotation on Triple J at the moment?
H: Just Who's Bitten You.
S: Trouble On An Iceburg will get rotation too if they like it at Triple J.
5. What's Who's Bitten You actually about?
H: It's about my brother, well, the brother-sister relationship. It's fairly vague - and it's not about what happens, more about, what I wish would happen.
S: It's a good little song to waltz to! It was basically written on the spot.
H: Yeah, I wrote it in one night, and we spent around 3 weeks perfecting it.
6. Who are your influences in terms of music, or otherwise?
H: well, in terms of writing, I'd say Laura Veirs, Regina Spektor (on Sam's behalf) and my sister, unofficially.
7. What are your long term goals - do you intend to follow music as a career?
H: Well, this year, we basically just want our album release to be successful.
S: We're trying to put an album together, by November, but we've only got 4 songs recorded, only one of which is edited...We record at my brother's house.
H: I think this will be more of a side thing, I don't want to rely on it as income, like, I don't want it to turn into, "I have to write another song so I can eat tomorrow!!"
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3:22pm Thursday 31 July Drama Tour to Sydney
In the last week of Semester 1, 30 year 11 and 12 Drama students accompanied their two favourite teachers on a three day trip to Sydney! These included (but were not necessarily limited to):
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2:14pm Wednesday 9 July 2008
New Feature
Students - the link below is provided for you to check your academic records online.
If you have never been to the site before you must type ID number (with no password), then type the security code shown on the screen, and press “Activate account”.
If you have been in before you must type ID, password and the security code shown on the screen to check your academic record data.
Begin by clicking this link...
http://activated.act.edu.au/Year_12_Profiles/
