Parent Information Session Immersion Experience Fiji, Broome and East Timor Parent Information Session Emmaus Campus Wednesday, October 25 2017

Our Father who art in Heaven, Let’s join in Prayer Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name in people across the world of different race, colour and religion. Thy Kingdom come more and more in the hearts of those who work in your name. Thy will be done on earth, in those who give to the hungry, the sick and the homeless. Give us this day our daily bread, the bread of truth to this generation. And forgive us our trespasses, our indifference, our failure to reach out to those in need, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, give us grace to resist the temptation to harshly judge others. And deliver us from the evil of injustice, of war and violence, the evil of failing in affection, respect and support for those who live and work with us. Amen

Tonight’s Meeting To give parents a chance to understand the process of applying for, and then going on, an Immersion Trip Tonight is an opportunity for you to ask questions Understand what the College expects/requires of students and parents Chance to chat to teachers and students who have gone this year

What is an Immersion Experience?

Why should I go?

Which destination should I choose?

East Timor Fiji Broome Where are we going?

East Timor Baucau ET

Labasa Napuka Koroko Savusavu Kanakana Nadi

Late June and early July 2018 Dates for Immersion 2018 Fiji, Broome and East Timor Late June and early July 2018 Approximately one week of school time and one week of holidays

All Trips approximately $2000 2018 Cost for Immersion All Trips approximately $2000

Immersion Experience Year 10, 2017 Student Presentations Broome East Timor Fiji Groups A, B & C

Timeline for Selection of Students Monday, November 6 Applications DUE November, 13 – 16 Interviews Friday, November 17 Students selected

Application Questions Questions related to; Reasons for wanting to go Understanding of social justice Extra-curricular involvement Your personal skills Your connection and openness to faith

These are the types of attributes we will be seeking in our applicants Interacts positively with staff and other students Consistently puts in 100% Has an interest in social justice Has respect and interest in their own and other peoples’ faith Has respect for the culture of other people Is tolerant of others Will make a commitment to ongoing meetings and presentations

Parent Considerations Payments $500 by December 8 to secure your place (refund) $1000 end of February, 2018 (no refunds) $500 by end of Term 1, 2018 Travel Insurance is paid for Immunisations required – seek medical advice Smartraveller.com Transport NDC to Melbourne airport and back Farewell and Commissioning Dinner Contact list and website No mobile phones

Student Considerations Respond to all bulletin notices Attend Commissioning Dinner Attend regular meetings at school Learn about culture and language Anticipated activities when in the community Learn group activity and song Organise fundraising activities Talk to students and staff about the trip

Introduce 2017 Immersion Students and Teachers Tea, coffee and a chat  Introduce 2017 Immersion Students and Teachers