Newsletter 5 | March 20

Focus Days with Mike Fitzpatrick

This week we are very fortunate to host one of the most skilled presenters in Australia, Mike Fitzpatrick. He is conducting full day workshops with our Year 11 and Year 12 students over a three day period as part of our "Focus Days" initiative. 

Mike has worked with our students over a 25 year period and always presents with an inclusive approach. Mike's days are uniformly enjoyed and his focus is entirely on students being present with one another and talking about their concerns, fears and hopes for the future.

Mike has a unique skill which enables our students to name their hopes, aspirations and concerns in a safe space. Students meet people outside their friendship groups, enjoy a break from electronic devices, and communicate with one another face to face. Mike does not shy away from challenging students in a supportive manner and reiterates the values that Guilford Young College is built on.

Please take time to talk to your child about their experience this week.

Blair Brownless — Deputy Principal

This MONDAY! Glenorchy Campus

We'd love to have as many students as possible in formal uniform this MONDAY for a Professional Marketing Photo Shoot.

We'll be aiming to capture GYC at its BEST, so if you'd like to appear make sure you're looking your best!

It’s Harmony Week this week!

This Friday on the Glenorchy campus we’re encouraging our students to come in their traditional cultural dress or something orange. We’ll also have a photobooth, traditional Aussie BBQ, message banner and countries of the world quiz.

On the Hobart campus there will be a traditional Aussie BBQ and musical entertainment.

Follow our stories on Instagram and Facebook to find out more.

Monday 25 March at 6.00pm

Families are warmly invited to the Guilford Young College, Healing Country Launch, this coming Monday on the Hobart Campus.

This special event marks a significant milestone in the College’s journey towards Reconciliation. We are acknowledging the Muwinina connections to country on the Guilford Young College site through archival records and stories. It will also be a time to be with family and community members to enjoy good food, music and the rising moon.

You can express your interest and learn more via our Facebook event. We hope you can join us!

University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

This standardised exam serves as a vital component of university applications for prospective medical (direct entry) and dental students. UCAT scores play a crucial role in the university application process, helping institutions evaluate candidates' suitability for their programs. In preparation for the exam, the National Institute of Education has offered some resources.

First up is the Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry Live Webinar scheduled for April 3. This FREE event is open to students, parents, and teachers alike. The webinar is for students currently contemplating a future in these fields. The expert speaker will cover topics ranging from UCAT overview to application processes, preparation strategies, and more. Plus, there's a dedicated Q&A session to address all your queries.

You can register for the UCAT and download a helpful list of hints and tips.
Of course I’d love to hear how I can assist applicants further just email me!

Nethmi Hewapathirana – Careers and Pathways Advisor

The Academic Resource Centre (ARC) celebrated International Women’s Day this March, with a display that emphasised the diverse challenges women face, such as discrimination, wage disparities, and systemic barriers. We displayed texts that spoke to the United Nations IWD 2024 theme: Invest in Women: Accelerate progress.

We also reflected on the success of the ARC’s "Recreational Reading" program, developed in collaboration with GYC’s Literacy Leaders. Underpinned by the principles of "Reader Advisory Training," the ARC's “Recreational Reading” program assists students and staff in choosing texts to read for pleasure, offering ongoing support and individualised recommendations, as well as tracking engagement.

Having smoothly integrated “Recreational Reading” in two classes in 2024, English Writing and English Foundations - we extend our thanks to the students and teachers for their generous participation and look forward to continuing the program in the future!

Come and visit us in the ARC and share your reading preferences with us. We’d love to hear from you!

Demelza Hall – Academic Resource Centre Leader

Athletics SSATIS

The GYC Athletics Team participated in the Southern Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools (SATIS) Carnival on Tuesday 12 March. The College would like to thank all the students, especially the students stepped up and filled a gap where there was an injury or illness. It was a fabulous day led by very capable captains: Jess Bray, Cate Clingeleffer, Harry McLeod and Henry Diggle. There were many outstanding achievements with students achieving personal bests. Twenty athletes achieved a placing in thirty different events. Jess Bray is to be commended for her Open Discus (43.16m) and Javelin (44.64m) records.

Results (placings) Open Girls

• Cate Clingeleffer: 2nd 1500m, 2nd 3000m, 1st 800m

• Bailey Van den Broek: 2nd Javelin, 2nd Shot Put, 1st High Jump

• Erin Mullarvey: 2nd Discus

• Avalon Forbes: 1st 1500m

• Nyah Hall: 2nd High Jump, 2nd Long Jump

• Jess Bray: 1st Shot Put, 1st Discus Throw (Record 43.16m) & 1st Javelin Throw (Record 44.64m), 1st Long Jump

• 3rd Girls Open Relay: Allanah Burk, Jess Bray, Imogen Hurd & Breanna Wright

Results (placings) Open Boys

• Harry McLeod: 3rd Long Jump

• Joe McGann: 3rd Discus Throw, 3rd Shot Put

• Jade Clark: 2nd Javelin

• Blake Doyle: 3rd Javelin, 2nd Discus

• James Lyden: 1st High Jump

• Blake Barwick: 3rd High Jump

• Ben Korotki: 1st 200m, 2nd 100m

• Lucas Atkinson: 2nd 400m

• Henry Diggle: 1st 800m, 1st 1500m

• Felix Meyer: 3rd 3000m

• 2nd Boys Open Relay: Harry McLeod, Oliver Taylor, Ben Korotki & Jade Clark

Shields
1st College Girls, 1st College Co-Education shield and 2nd College Boys.

Rowing

GYC has had two enthusiastic girls who rowed through the club season and then competed at the Tasmanian All Schools Rowing Regatta and SATIS Head of the River. At the All Schools’, Madison Casey rowed in the Single, a composite Double and Eight. Loralei Nesbitt and Madison rowed the following week at the Head of the River in both the Single and Double coming 6th in both highly contested races. The College would like to acknowledge Sandy Bay Rowing Club, especially coach Lindsay Ims for their support for both girls during the rowing season and to Fahan College for assisting with the transport of the boats to Lake Barrington.

Sport Results for the past fortnight:

Girls Volleyball: Div 1

• GYC Yellow lost to SMC Green (Forfeit)

• GYC Gold def GYC Navy (2/59 to 1/53)

Girls Volleyball: Div 2

• GYC White def GYC Light Blue (Forfeit)

Boys Basketball Div 1

• GYC Gold def SHC (69-37)

• GYC Navy def Friends’ (78-54)

Boys Basketball Div 2

• GYC Light Blue lost to Hutchins Magenta (30-86)

• GYC Red lost to Hutchins Gold (41-68)

Girls Basketball Div 1

• GYC Gold def Friends’ (Forfeit)

Girls Basketball Div 2:

• GYC Blue def Collegiate (47-30)

Boys Tennis Div 2

• GYC Red lost to Hutchins Black (2,23 to 4,30)

Boys Tennis Div 3

• GYC Blue lost to SVC (1,5 to 5,20)

Girls Tennis Div 2

• GYC Blue def Fahan Orange (Forfeit)

• GYC Yellow def Fahan Navy (4,20 to 2,15)

• GYC Red def Friends’ Blue (4,16 to 2,19)

House Sport

The Hobart Campus Interhouse Soccer Competition has continued to be a success with many students getting involved either playing or supporting on the sideline:

• Game 1: Bosco 2 - Guzman 4

• Game 2: Tennison 3 - Guzman 4

• Game 3: Bosco 3 - Tennison 4

Total points

• Guzman: 8

• Tennison: 7

• Bosco: 5

Congratulations

Tasmanian U18 Girls Coats Talent League (Football Devils Squad) Mackenzie Williams, Meg Harrison, Mia Anderson, Natasha Furjanic, Charlotte Barnes, Chloe Broomhall, Lily McConnon.

Tasmanian U18 Boys Coates Talent League (Football Devils Squad) Marty Brereton, Jade Clark, Jasper Hay, Wilbur McMurray, Jack Gilligan and Tom Prokopiec.

An issue with the Android Phone app has now been resolved. Families can now download the App from the Google Play Store and Apple App store.

Saturday April 6
9.00am - 2.00pm

Tell your friends! We're holding an Open Day on our Hobart campus for prospective parents, carers and students —> Book NOW