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PENINSULA ONLINEIssue 2 Monash Peninsula Supports Local High AchieversWednesday the 5th of March saw 56 students from 14 Bayside and Peninsula secondary schools visit Monash Peninsula for the inaugural Peninsula Education Precinct High Achievers Breakfast. The High Achievers Program, which is coordinated by Campus Management at Peninsula, entered its second year in 2008 after a successful pilot with a select group of Peninsula schools in 2007. The program has now been opened up to all schools in the region.
The half-day program, held in the campus's Seahorse Tavern, included an interactive presentation by motivational speaker, Christopher Shen, Western Bulldogs tackling coach and Australian wrestling representative (and Monash Alumnus!). Students also had an opportunity to explore their personal learning styles and gain tips for maximising memory and coping with stress. The program aims to equip participants with tools and knowledge to help them throughout their VCE. Presenters also included Travis Smith, Assistant Principal of Frankston High School and Elanie Coyne, Counsellor with Monashâ's Health, Wellbeing and Development unit. The Peninsula Educational Precinct was established to provide enhanced educational opportunities for students in the southern and south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, the Frankston region and the Mornington Peninsula. Precinct partners, which include Monash Peninsula, Chisholm TAFE Frankston, local schools and councils, collaborate closely to break down institutional and sectoral barriers. "With so many schools involved we feel that we are having a considerable impact on a large number of local students and schools. We hope that we are adding value for the schools that already have a high achievers' program and providing ideas for schools that do not, for the possible development of their own program." says Sue Webb, Peninsula Campus Manager. The next High Achievers event will take place in July this year. Farewell Carol and ElenaProfessor Carol Morse bid farewell to Peninsula at the end of March after two and a half years at the campus in the role of Director Health and Wellbeing Research. Professor Morse's research expertise focused on health and wellbeing in a range of demographics including the elderly, different cultural groups, women and new parents. She will now undertake freelance consulting and continue in her private practice of Psychotherapy and Counselling on the Peninsula, based at Mt Martha and Mornington. Peninsula also said goodbye recently to campus cleaning supervisor Elena Jimenez. Elena has been working at Peninsula for '20 beautiful years - its my second home' she says.
Elena kept the cleaning to a high standard for a long time. She takes her work personally and tries to achieve 100% all the time' says Michael Mirra from Facilities and Services. Elena has many fond memories of long-time colleagues including Fred Lucas, her first supervisor. 'He gave me a lot of encouragement to become a supervisor and to keep on at Monash. I love my Monash.' After working the wee hours for so long, Elena’s first post-work luxury will be sleeping through the night and taking only her second break in two decades - enjoy Elena! Mid-Year VCE Revision LecturesAs an initiative of the Peninsula Education Precinct and the South East Education Forum, Monash University Peninsula and Berwick Campuses will again offer Mid Year Revision Lectures in 2008. The lectures will run on Saturday 24th May 2008 for Peninsula and Sunday 25th May 2008 for Berwick. The subjects offered at both campuses are Psychology, Biology, Physics, Accounting and Chemistry. For full details of the program, please contact: Peninsula: Tanya O'Brien on 9904 4339 Further details are also available on the campus websites. Childcare Centre VacanciesThe Monash Peninsula Early Childhood Centre at the Peninsula campus provides long-day and half-day child care services for children from 0 to 6 years of age. A kindergarten program delivered by qualified personnel within a long day setting is also available for 4 year olds. Enrolments are being taken, with vacancies currently available. Located in Samada Street, Frankston, the centre is a wonderful facility that brings together a dedicated team of early childhood professionals and modern, spacious and well-equipped facilities. In fact, the centre is operated by the Faculty of Education at Monash, which carries an international reputation for excellence in early childhood research. For enquiries, contact Hands-On OrientationDuring Orientation week, new students at the Faculty of Education had the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities in the Science laboratory exploring various 'water' activities. The activity was facilitated by Mr John Gipps, Professional Officer with the Faculty of Education. Students from both the postgraduate and undergraduate degrees were invited to attend the orientation activity which was funded by the Central Orientation unit.
Some of the experiments included making water wetter, using mallets to melt ice and testing pH and salinity. Being able to familiarise themselves with the physical environment of the science laboratory and get a hands on start to primary science was greatly appreciated by students. Kym Berchtenbreiter, a Graduate Diploma of Primary Education student said 'The exercises showed me that I will need to do my homework prior to taking any classes for a science project! I am most appreciative of the opportunity given to us'. Picture (l to r) Kym Berchtenbreiter Grad Dip Primary student, Mr John Gipps and Ms Subarani Thirumalaiswamy, also a Grad Dip Primary student, in the science lab during Orientation week. Earth Hour - Most significant results - Peninsula Campus
Earth Hour is the highlight of a major campaign designed to encourage businesses, communities and individuals to take simple steps toward cutting their emissions on an ongoing basis. It's about simple changes that collectively make a difference Monash University participated in its own Earth Hour on Monday 31st March. Overall the university decreased its electricity demand for the hour by an average of 23%. Peninsula campus achieved the most significant decrease of 29% for the earth hour. Well done Peninsula. So remember, next time you go to lunch, turn off your light, it really does make a difference. Individual campus results can be viewed at the Monash green web site. Guest Lecturer - Prof. Dr Ron Borland: "Managing the tobacco problem: ways of thinking about it and possible solutions"All staff and students are invited to a guest lecture in the Faculty of Business and Economics by Professor Ron Borland. Ron Borland PhD is the Nigel Gray Distinguished Fellow in Cancer Prevention for the Cancer Council of Victoria; a Professorial Fellow in the School of Population Health and Department of Information Systems at the University of Melbourne; and an honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine at Monash University. He has published over 160 papers in peer-reviewed journals, mostly related to aspects of tobacco control and is one of the Principal Investigators of the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project, an international collaboration currently active in 11 countries. In addition Professor Borland is a regular advisor to both State and Federal Government, and world renowned expert in tobacco control field. His work is designed to understand the impact on smokers of tobacco control policies which help to design better systems for regulating tobacco, understanding what is needed for optimum community-wide tobacco control, and identifying barriers to stronger governmental tobacco control initiatives. He also has an active interest in developing mass disseminable cessation aids. He has presented at major international conferences on visions for the future of tobacco control. Seminar details: Resume drop in service for PeninsulaEmployment and Careers Development will be running drop-in sessions every Monday and Tuesday between 3.00 and 4.00pm in Building A1.33 (next to Health Wellbeing & Development). Tell students to bring a hard copy of their resume. Frankston Bypass - Have your sayThe State Government commissioned an Environment Effects Statement (EES) to consider the route for a possible Frankston Bypass. They are now calling for community comment. You can provide your feedback through public displays on 19th, 20th and 22nd April or email community representatives directly: If you would like more information please visit the SEITA website Open Day 2008 is approaching fast
Applications are also being sought from students wishing to act as Open Day Ambassadors. If you know of any students you feel would be suitable in the role, please ask them to apply at via their My.Monash Portal by 12th May.
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