Sculpture By The Sea 2008

In early November, many students from ABE headed off to Bondi to see tbis year's "Sculpture By The Sea." As usual it was spectacular and very special to those students who had never been to the beach before.

If you have never been, take your family with you for a great day out.

Movie Morning

On the last Friday of Term 3, all the classes joined together for a special movie session.

First, we talked about the different types of movies you can
see
like comedy, horror, drama,romance,musical, documentary and sci-fi.

Then we talked about the plot, the characters and the setting.

We watched "Happy Feet" until we had a technical hitch when the DVD kept freezing. At intermission we had popcorn and jaffas just like a 'real' cinema.

After we came back to class, we watched some of "Cheaper by the Dozen."
It was a really funny movie and we would have liked to see the ending. Maybe next time?

friends

Excursions are a great opportunity to make friends. Even if you have been to the place before, you can spend your time talking to someone new.

Use your time at TAFE to make new friends and help each other.

2 weeks till holidays!

Holidays begin on Saturday, 27 September for two weeks.
What are you going to do in the holidays?

Spring is a beautiful time in Sydney with lots of outdoor festivals. Granville Youth and Community Recreation Centre has a holiday program which we will all get. Remember to ask about what activities they have during the holidays when we go there next Thursday. They often have holiday excursions.

Term 4 begins on Monday 13 October and is only 8 weeks long! Our last day of our course is Thursday 4 December.

Vanessa

Going To Cockatoo Island

In August, our class went to Cockatoo Island to see the special art work there.
We caught a train to Circular Quay and then a ferry to Cockatoo Island. Vanessa and Phong came with us and we all walked around the island.It was good to see new places in Sydney.

A Visit To Bricklaying

This term, our Migrant Youth Group has been visiting different areas of our TAFE.
Two weeks ago, we went down to Bricklaying to have a look at what they do.
The teachers showed us how to build a brick wall. It was messy but a lot of fun.

The Key To Success is......

How do you know if you have had a successful day? What makes a day successful for you? Please make a comment at the end of this post?

First Day Back

Our first day back for classes is Monday 21 July 2008. Look forward to seeing you then.
Irene head teacher

MYAC semester 1 2008

New Life

New Life

Yesterday we celebrated Refugee Week and many people came to the ABE room. We started at 10:30am. When the people came to ABE they took a seat and talked to other people and 23 Karen people came to the ABE room too.

First I came to the ABE room with my friends and talked to them. Then MC Trey called MYAC 1 students and practised our song and we sang together for a few minutes. After that I saw Karen people come to ABE and they took a seat and I talked to them. At 10:30 we started speaking about New Life and Refugee Week. After some people finished speaking Florence and Suya introduced our song “Friends”. We saw many people listening and watching.

After that group 2 introduced the song “Weekend” and they sang together. After Ser Ser finished speaking our art teacher Phong showed our pictures to other people. After looking at the pictures Karen people started bamboo dancing and many people watching too. When we finished bamboo dancing we had lunch and we ate and drank and talked with friends and other people and took a photo too.
I feel happy and I had a great time.

Hannah

NEW LIFE

Yesterday was a beautiful day. In the morning the MYAC groups went to the ABE room. We had a celebration called NEW LIFE for Refugee Week.
First I came to the ABE room and I saw many teachers and Kerry called me and gave me my speech on cards. After that I saw the Karen people came and I talked to my friends for a few minutes. Kerry said "Let’s practise speaking." Next we practised speaking into a microphone and singing. At 10:30 we started talking about New Life and Refugee Week and some college leaders spoke first. Then Florence talked and Suya introduced our song “Friends”. We saw a lot of people watching.

After that group 2 introduced the song “Weekend’’ with singing and some students spoke. Next the Karen people danced and the students thanked our teachers. Then Jinming said thank you to the Karen leaders and introduced our art teacher Phong Le. Next Phong Le spoke about art After that finished, I wcarried some food around for the visitors. It was very delicious.

I felt very happy and I liked the day
SERSER

New Life

Migrant youth access course new life performance

On Thursday, June 19 2008, our course students and teachers had a New Life celebration as part of Refugee Week in the ABE room. In the morning MYAC groups went to the ABE Room.
First, I came to the ABE Room. I saw many teachers and Kerry came to me and gave me my speech on cards .Then she said to us “Let’s have a practice’ and Kerry told us what was right and what was wrong so we could change it. After we had a practice, I saw many people coming in to our New Life performance and they sat down. Then about 10:30 am we started .The leaders of the community started to welcome everybody to our New Life celebration. After some people finished, we had Suya introduce our song and we started to sing .

Next, we had the Karen people dance, the dance was so wonderful. I felt very excited because I hadn’t seen the Karen dance before; it was so good. After the dance Kevin Heyes said a lot of the thank yous to all the members and all the teachers. He spoke for so long, it made me feel scared because after Kevin Heyes, it was my turn . So that’s why I felt scared. I introduced our art teacher Phong Le, he always tells us "YOU CAN DO IT" and he opened the art exhibition, and he showed us a video about our class.

After, the New Life performance we had many delicious foods and drinks. Everybody felt so happy and they were very excited. I was the one who served people. I brought the food while I walked around. I said "Would you like something to eat?". The people were very excited to eat and they took a lot of photos.
Finally, I felt our New Life performance was so happy and so great, because everyone was very happy. I think we should have more performances like this . At the end of the day we had to go home. We said good- bye to our teachers.


Jinming

New Life

Yesterday was a wonderful day. All the ABE teachers and students came to our New Life Performance
First, at 9:30am I came to ABE (D201) and saw everyone looking at our art work and students were in there practising their speeches and singing.
Then, at 10:30am I went to the door to greet people and thanked them for coming to our New Life Performance. After that our class sang about “Friends”. I was very scared, but after it finished I felt very happy and relieved. Then my teacher, Ms Vanessa spoke as the Course co-ordinator and Ali Reza spoke as a graduate of the MYAC course.
After Ali spoke MYAC 2 sang “It’s the weekends”. Then we watched the Audio Visual, that Audio Visual it perfect and Karen people dance performance too.
Finally we had a beautiful lunch for everyone, after lunch our students said good bye to teachers and their friends.
I felt yesterday was wonderful and happy day.



Ying

MYAC art show

Yesterday the Migrant Youth Access Course students gave a performance called “New Life”. We all had a wonderful day with the ABE teachers and students. First I helped Phong with the pictures and then I went to the door to greet people and thanked them for coming. While I was greeting people yesterday, I saw two IEC teachers from my old school. When I finished greeting people I went to see the Karen dance. It was a special dance to me. After that I had some food. It was delicious food. And then I took some photos with teachers and students.
In my opinion I really enjoyed the day.

Muhannad

MYAC Art Show

Yesterday the Migrant Youth Access Course students celebrated Refugee Week. There was dancing singing and a lot of eating. There were many people who came and looked at our work. All the paintings we had done were on show.
Then students and teachers made a lot of speeches. Phong was taking many photos of the students and teachers when they were speaking on the microphone to people. After that the Karen danced.
There were some students dancing between bamboo poles and some people sitting on the floor.
There were a lot of people watching and they felt happy because it was a good party day and also a special day.

Reza

NEW LIFE Migrant Youth Access Course Celebration

On Thursday the 19th June 2008, the Migrant Youth Access course students had a big celebration as part of Refugee Week. Our class and some of the teachers made speeches and their speeches were wonderful.

First Andrew spoke to our guests and showed everyone emergency exits and toilets and then some of the students gave their speeches. After that our class performed our song about friends and then some of our guests made their speeches. Then the Migrant Youth Group two performed their song about the weekend. Then Phong showed the audio visual that he recorded with our class and Migrant Group two while we were painting and while we were making our songs and dances. Finally the Karen youth group danced and we showed our paintings. Then everyone had some delicious food and enjoyed their day.

I really liked it and it was fantastic day for me.

Assadullah

Heart Attack

HEART ATTACK

A heart attack occurs when there is a sudden, complete blockage of an artery that supplies blood to the heart.
As a result, some of the heart muscle begins to die.
With out early medical treatment this damage can be permanent.

What Causes a Heart Attack?

The heart is a muscular pump that needs a continuous supply of oxygen.
It obtains oxygen from the blood, which flows to the heart muscle through arteries on the heart surface.
These arteries are called the coronary arteries.
The main cause of the heart attack is coronary heart disease where there is a slow build-up of fatty deposits on the inner wall of the arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood.
These fatty deposits, called plaque this gradually clogs and narrows the inside channel of the arteries, it starts early in life and continues over the years.
A heart attack starts when plaque cracks.
Blood cells stick over the damaged area and form a clot that block the blood flow to the heart muscle.

Symptoms of Heart Attack:

Here are some signs you can’t ignore:

Chest discomfort
Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms
Breaking out in cold sweat
Nausea
Light headedness
40% of the people having a first time heart attack are unaware they have a problem


Diagnosis:

If you think that you have a heart attack there are some test you can do
These tests may include:

Electrocardiogram (ECG) which is an electrical leads are placed on your chest, arms and legs
Blood test
Chest X-ray
Angiogram- a special X-ray that shows wether your coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.this test can be done under a local anaesthetic.





Treatment:

In the case of a heart attack it is important that the blood low is restored quickly by:

Fibrinolysis a clot dissolving medication
Angioplasty and stent implantation restores blood uses a special balloon to open a blocked artery from the inside
Bypass surgery is an operation in which blood flow is redirected around a narrowed area in one or more of the coronary arteries, allowing blood to flow more freely to the heart muscle
Implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) which is a small device can be implanted in the chest and connected to the heart to develop normal heart beats


Managing Heart Attack:

The most important things you can do to reduce your risk are:

· Take your medications as prescribed by your doctor
· Be smoke free
· Enjoy healthy eating
· Be physically active
· Control blood pressure
· Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight
· If you have diabetes, you should also aim to keep your blood glucose levels within the normal range
· Cardiac rehabilitation - provide you and your family with education, information, physical activity programs and support

My Statement:
Heart problems are common in Australia and around the World but with a little bit of effort and knowledge we can prevent heart attack so please take care of your self and your family by following a healthy diet with some exercises. I hope that my research was beneficial for you and thank you for your time.

References
Brochure on heart attacks from the doctor’s surgery.
www.heartattackfacts
www.heartfoundation.org.au

May

CP

Cerebral Palsy

What is Cerebral Palsy; Cerebral Palsy is a permanent physical condition that affects movement. Cerebral Palsy is mostly and more commonly known as CP which is a short way of saying Cerebral Palsy. Its effect can be as mild as just a weakness in one hand ranging to almost complete lack of movement in both arms and legs of a child/adults body.

Cerebral Palsy results from damage to part of the brain. The term is used when the problem has occurred to the developing brain, usually before birth including lack of oxygen, infections etc, and the cause of Cerebral Palsy is unknown.

In Australia it is estimated that a child is born with cerebral palsy every 18 hours. In the world, the incidence is the same; 1 in 400 births. There is no pre-birth test and no known cure. Cerebral palsy, except in its mildest forms, can be seen in the first 12-18 months of life. It presents when children fail to reach movement milestones including when an infant starts to sit and or walk. Babies most at risk of Cerebral Palsy are those born early and or prematurely. Another risk is low birth weight.

There are three main types of Cerebral Palsy (CP) that children/adults can have. The most common type of CP is Spastic Cerebral Palsy which results in spasticity and stiffness or tightness of muscles, another type of CP is Dyskinetic cerebral palsy which results in slow ‘stormy’ movements sustained or muscle spasms causing twisting or repetitive movement. The third type of CP is Ataxic cerebral palsy this is the least common type of cerebral palsy which is by shaky movements. It affects a person’s balance and coordination.

For people that have CP a part of the body is affected. Depending on what type of CP they have, different parts of the body will or have been affected including arms and legs and or only one side of the body e.g. left side. It is different for each person.
There are certain ways used to describe the parts of the body that are affected which include
Hemiplegia - the leg and arm on one side of the body is affected.
Diplegia - both legs are affected significantly more than the arms, children and adults with diplegia usually have some clumsiness with their hand movements.
Quadriplegia - Both arms and legs are affected. The muscles of the trunk, face and mouth can also be affected.

CP sufferers use equipment and support to help with their conditions including wheelchairs, walkers, splints, physiotherapist’s occupational therapists, these equipment and people support people with Cerebral Palsy.

Adults and children that suffer from CP may also suffer other conditions including disorders of hearing, eyesight problems, CP suffers may suffer epilepsy, intellectual learning difficulties, eating and drinking difficulties along with speech difficulties.

Children and adults that have CP should live a normal, healthy long life with the support of equipment, parents, support workers and any other help.

CP sufferers do have the chance of doing many things including using the computer, finding and working, studying at TAFE and many more things when they put their mind to it.

As a sufferer of Cerebral Palsy I know how other cp suffers feel all I can say is live life to the fullest and be positive and you will get far in the world, and if you want to try new things then do it, because from experience I can tell you there is no such thing as cant, don’t let anyone put you down, it might take you a while to do a task than other people but you can do it, Usually people with cp have a strong support system including family and friends.










































References

www.thespasticcentre.com.au

CP

Cerebral Palsy

What is Cerebral Palsy; Cerebral Palsy is a permanent physical condition that affects movement. Cerebral Palsy is mostly and more commonly known as CP which is a short way of saying Cerebral Palsy. Its effect can be as mild as just a weakness in one hand ranging to almost complete lack of movement in both arms and legs of a child/adults body.

Cerebral Palsy results from damage to part of the brain. The term is used when the problem has occurred to the developing brain, usually before birth including lack of oxygen, infections etc, and the cause of Cerebral Palsy is unknown.

In Australia it is estimated that a child is born with cerebral palsy every 18 hours. In the world, the incidence is the same; 1 in 400 births. There is no pre-birth test and no known cure. Cerebral palsy, except in its mildest forms, can be seen in the first 12-18 months of life. It presents when children fail to reach movement milestones including when an infant starts to sit and or walk. Babies most at risk of Cerebral Palsy are those born early and or prematurely. Another risk is low birth weight.

There are three main types of Cerebral Palsy (CP) that children/adults can have. The most common type of CP is Spastic Cerebral Palsy which results in spasticity and stiffness or tightness of muscles, another type of CP is Dyskinetic cerebral palsy which results in slow ‘stormy’ movements sustained or muscle spasms causing twisting or repetitive movement. The third type of CP is Ataxic cerebral palsy this is the least common type of cerebral palsy which is by shaky movements. It affects a person’s balance and coordination.

For people that have CP a part of the body is affected. Depending on what type of CP they have, different parts of the body will or have been affected including arms and legs and or only one side of the body e.g. left side. It is different for each person.
There are certain ways used to describe the parts of the body that are affected which include
Hemiplegia - the leg and arm on one side of the body is affected.
Diplegia - both legs are affected significantly more than the arms, children and adults with diplegia usually have some clumsiness with their hand movements.
Quadriplegia - Both arms and legs are affected. The muscles of the trunk, face and mouth can also be affected.

CP sufferers use equipment and support to help with their conditions including wheelchairs, walkers, splints, physiotherapist’s occupational therapists, these equipment and people support people with Cerebral Palsy.

Adults and children that suffer from CP may also suffer other conditions including disorders of hearing, eyesight problems, CP suffers may suffer epilepsy, intellectual learning difficulties, eating and drinking difficulties along with speech difficulties.

Children and adults that have CP should live a normal, healthy long life with the support of equipment, parents, support workers and any other help.

CP sufferers do have the chance of doing many things including using the computer, finding and working, studying at TAFE and many more things when they put their mind to it.

As a sufferer of Cerebral Palsy I know how other cp suffers feel all I can say is live life to the fullest and be positive and you will get far in the world, and if you want to try new things then do it, because from experience I can tell you there is no such thing as cant, don’t let anyone put you down, it might take you a while to do a task than other people but you can do it, Usually people with cp have a strong support system including family and friends.





Fatma




































References

www.thespasticcentre.com.au

Migraine

A migraine is a common type of headache that may occur with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or sensitivity to light. In many people, throbbing pain is felt only on side of head.

Some people who get migraine have warning symptoms called an aura before actual headache begins. An aura is group of symptoms, usually vision disturbance that serve as awarding sign that abed headache is coming. Most people however, do not have such warning signs.

A lot of people get migraines, about 11 out of 100.The headaches tend to start between the ages 10 and 46.Migraines occur more often in women than men. Pregnancy may reduce the number of migraines attacks. At least 60 percent of women with a history of migraines.

A migraine attack can be triggered by stress, food, enviromental changes or some others factor. Although there is no cure for migraines, you can often reduce and possibly prevent some migraines. There are drugs available to treat a migraines taking aspirin along with a drug that helps such as metoclopramide .You may also avoiding the triggers that lead to migraines like drinking red wine and getting too much or littlie sleep.

This information was interesting because migraine is a common and many people suffer from it. Currently I know more about it.

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea for 2008

Hello to all the tea and coffee drinkers out there......

Get ready! On May 29 we will again be hosting

"Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" for all the students and staff in our section. We had a lot of fun last year and we raised some money for the Cancer Council of NSW at the same time.This year we are hoping to do it all over again.

While we are preparing for the morning tea, we will be talking, planning, listening, calculating, reading, writing and sharing ideas.

Bring any suggestions you might have for the morning tea to class and talk about them with your friends. Think about what food you might bring on the morning...posters you might make to advertise to other students...and ways to make the room look fabulous.

Let's make this a very, very special morning.

For more information go to

http://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/

http://www.cancer.org.au/lifestyle

The Fashion Parade

On the last day of term one there was a fashion parade in the ABE Centre. Some students modelled, some wrote descriptions, some read out the descriptions and others watched. The outfits were gorgeous and the models were good sports.

Thanks for joining in.

The Bellelli Family

This picture shows Degas' aunt with her husband and her daughters. The aunt stands in a regal and protective way, staring sadly past her children and husband. One daughter restrained by her mother’s hand on her shoulder, crosses her hands nervously and stares straight ahead. The other daughter screens her fists to her waist and looks towards her father. They are dressed in black and white. Her husband is shown apart from them, next to the desk and in front of the fireplace.
I like this painting because you can see some beautiful clothes from a long time ago.



Diewen

Woman Ironing

Woman Ironing


I have chosen the painting “Woman Ironing” It was painted by Edgar Degas in 1869. Degas was born in Paris, France in 1834 and he was the old master of the impressionists.

In this painting, I can see Degas’s interest in poor people and respect for them.
It shows a poor woman of Paris who laundered shirts and did other menial tasks.

I chose this painting because it shows a scene from real life and also it reminds me of my everyday life.

Frahnaz

Stage 3: Excursion to The Art Gallery of NSW

Wow! What a beautiful day out together. Jenny and Llewella's class traveled to the Art Gallery by train on Friday 28th March and the weather was perfect. We had a wonderful tour of some of the indigenous artworks led a by a very interesting lady. She explained the stories told through the indigenous art - it was fascinating and made the artworks come alive. They are not just curves and dots and lines. Each represents something special to the indigenous people. We also saw an exhibition of photos by Michael Riley - a fabulous indigenous photographer. The photos were amazing. Afterwards we ate lunch in the Domain soaking up the sun.

The Garden at Sainte Adresse

Garden at Sainte Adresse
I have chosen the painting “The Garden at Sainte Adresse.” It was painted by Claude Monet in 1868. Monet was born in Paris, France in 1890 and was an impressionist artist.
In this painting, I can see Monet’s love of the family. This shows Monet’s family’s social life. The father dominates the scene.
I chose this painting because it reminds me of the old days & I feel comfortable with the scene and more relaxed.

Michael

The Luncheon

“THE LUNCHEON.”

I have chosen the painting. It was painted by Claude Monet in 1868. Monet was born in Paris, France in 1840 and was an impressionist.

In this painting. I can see Monet’s love of the family. It shows Monet’s family with Camille, his frequent model, and their son, Jean. it shows a warm, domestic scene. In this work, Monet gives the inviting impression that the empty place at the table is set for the person who is viewing the painting.

I chose this painting because it reminds me of back home in the olden days of how they dressed in fancy clothes, hats and how they wore gloves.

It also shows the family sat round the table and had meals all together.
It makes me feel like I’m back home.

Sally

The Cafe' Terrace at Night

“THE CAFÉ TERRACE AT NIGHT”

I have chosen my painting. It was painted by Vincent Van Gogh in 1885.
Van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 and the pictures show a richly coloured Paris night.

In this painting. I can see three kinds of lights .It shows a gas lamp which reaches out from the café and softer light comes from the windows, the third kind of light comes from the stars in the heavens.

I chose this painting because it reminds me of Lebanon.
I love the stylish café in the centre and the colours are shown in a generous way.
It makes me think I’m in my own country.

Fatmeh

Black Diamond

The aboriginal people believed the Diamonds come from scale of Barramundi fish.

The right time the fish swam in the river and jumped the light scales were taken off
and the aboriginal people collected them.

Aboriginal used diamonds for to make marks on their body especially women.

Aziz & Razaw

Fruit Bats

This is the most popular piece in the gallery .There are 99 Bats hanging on the clothes line.

Every Bat had different shape and colour .They are called fruit Bats because these Bats just eat fruit .Also they had circle of life like a human circle life.


Suhad and Shorooq

Cave

There was a painting about the caves when the white people gathered the aboriginal people and forced them into the cave, then they lit a fire in front of the cave so the smoke would kill them.

But the aboriginal people knew there were many tunnels between the caves that the white people didn’t know about it, so they found their way out through these tunnels.

The knowledge of the aboriginal people and their attachment to the land gave them the chance to escape and save themselves.

Jasim and May

Art Gallery Excursion

On Friday 28 March Llewlla and Jenny's Stage 3 students visited the Art Gallery. There are photos on the p drive.
Please read some of our reports about the exhibits.

Reading The Paper Online

Hi everyone

Today I'm asking you to go to the Daily Telegraph website

1 Click on the link
The Daily Telegraph
2 Look around the site
3 Choose one story to read
4 Print it
5 Post a comment
6 Tell your class all about it

A New Year.... 2008

Hi Everyone

Welcome back to ABE for another year! Hope you had a great holiday.

I would like to wish a very warm welcome to any new students. I hope this is a good year for us all.

Good luck with your studies!

Kerry