As the first semester draws to a close and students complete their final assessment and exams, and look forward to a “well deserved” break, let us pause for a moment and consider two characteristic of learning that will have ensured success and the rewards that come with “getting the job done”, rigour and grit. The first is about our approach to teaching and second about the students approach to learning.                                                                                                             

Rigour – severity, strictness, harshness, logical exactitude, enforcement of rules, discipline

Rigour is often misunderstood as simply doing “more” work. However it is really about having high expectations, providing support so that students can learn and providing opportunities for them to show that they acquire knowledge and understandings at high levels. If students are to thrive and to be prepared for life after school, whether that is work, university, or something else, rigour must be infused into all aspects of school culture, especially the classroom.

Teachers set the tone for all classrooms. In this regard, they model their own expectations for rigour, provide appropriate training and support, observe how students are learning, coach them to improve their efforts and recognize what they are doing well. These efforts take time and focus, and are ongoing, since learning and improvement are long-term processes, lifelong.

At GSCC we believe that it is important to build ownership and a shared vision rather than just instruction. We recognize and highlight positive efforts related to rigour to spark ideas in others and build momentum, and utilize standard criteria for rigour and evaluate current assessment using these criteria. Students wanting to achieve success need to understand these criteria in order to achieve. This relates not only to classroom learning and behavior but also every aspect of college life; uniform, punctuality, preparedness, engagement and relationships.

Grit – persistence, resilience, perseverance, a passion for long term goals

Grit is about determination, resolve, resilience, discipline, self-control, persistence and a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve important goals. Grit is a factor of both nature and nurture, it determines our character. Character strengths can be can be grown or diminished based on our actions, thoughts, choices and life experiences.

Grit is an action, the action that leads to learning, improving and succeeding. Grit is the key to action that unlocks human potential in every endeavor. Grit involves sticking with commitments until they come to fruition, it is not about having good intentions or starting an activity, it’s about sticking with it until it is complete, “maintaining effort and interest over years, despite failure, adversity and plateaus in progress”(Duckworth, 2007). Grit is one of the best predictors of success in work, life and in learning.

Specific skill sets that contribute to grit are: delayed gratification, continuous improvement, mastery through deliberate practice, goal setting, habit formation and effort and energy management. Research shows that self – discipline was a better predictor of academic success than IQ. Highly self-disciplined students “have fewer school absences, spent more time on their homework, watched less television and started assignments earlier”. However it’s not only about working hard it’s also about working long! At GSCC we believe that a combination of intensity of effort, and consistency of effort, over a long period of time, leads to exceptional achievement.

I wish every student the success they deserve. I hope that we have shown rigour in our expectations and that you have shown grit in your application. Enjoy your break, return with renewed vigour and a sense of purpose.

Peter Scott

As we approach the end of another very busy term, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff and students for their hard work and dedication to this Semester. Schools are a very busy place with lots happening both inside the classroom and outside - it is important that we take the time these holidays to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate in preparation for what I am sure will be another busy Semester Two.

End of Semester Report Cards & Parent Teacher Interviews

Semester One Report Cards will be mailed out to parents Next week, and you should start to receive these by the end of the week or early in to the Holidays

Mailed with the Student Report Cards, will be information in regards to the Term Three Parent Teacher Interviews which are being held on Monday 30th July. In Term 3, the College has made a slight change to the timings of Parent-Student-Teacher interviews. Thank You to the parents who took time to complete the survey to give us feedback on these changes. With over 80% of parents responding positively to the change.

On the day of the interviews, classes will finish at 12:35pm and students are free to go home from there. Interview time slots will open in two sessions: 1:30pm - 4:00pm & 4:30pm - 6:00pm. This still provides opportunities for parents to arrange interviews after work, however, we aim to get the bulk of them done during the day and allows us to provide some additional time slots for parents.

As you can imagine, report cards only allow us to give you a snapshot of your child's progress, we encourage and invite you to book a parent-teacher-student interview to allow for more detailed conversations in regards to your child’s learning.

Year 10 Semester 2 Trial Subjects

Year 10 parents and students will receive additional information included in their report card around the options for Semester Two subject selections. This information will include a letter outline the College’s recommendations as to which subjects students should study, based on their results from Semester One. Students will also be required to log in to the Subject Portal over the holidays to select their subjects.

We encourage students to think carefully about their subjects for Semester Two to ensure they are best prepared for their move into Year 11 in 2019. Students who do not select subjects before the due date will be timetabled in to the recommended subjects for Term 3. Instructions for selecting subjects will be included in the information pack.

e-Safety

Each term, the Townsville Catholic Education Office publishes a newsletter that provides us with updates regarding Student Protection. In this term’s update, they have included a section that highlights the iParent portal from the government’s e-Safety website.

Whether you're a parent, carer, aunt, uncle or grandparent, it can be a difficult task keeping up with young people and technology or even knowing when and how to start the conversation about online safety in your household.

Meet Screen Smart Parent Tour - the new interactive self-reflective tool that helps parents and carers of pre and young teens keep on track with online safety.

The virtual tour takes you through six important online topics including social media, screen time, personal information, inappropriate content, cyberbullying and contact with strangers. Each topic offers practical tips and advice on how to allow children to explore safely and manage online issues if they arise.

As we near the end of this term, it is important that students remember our College expectations for the beginning of next term, particularly in relation to uniform and grooming.

If you make changes to your haircut or colour over the holidays please remember that it must change back to meet College expectations before the start of Term 3  - which is Monday 16 July. The College expectations for grooming are as follows:

Hairstyles must be neat and tidy and no shorter than ‘Clipper No. 2’. No tracks, undercuts, mohawks or extreme styles or colours are permitted. Hair must be kept out of the eyes and off of the face, it must also be kept off the collar.

Acrylic/Gel/Coloured nails are not permitted at the College, if you choose to have a manicure over the holidays, please ensure the nails and/or colour are removed by the first day of next term.

Boys must be clean shaven

Winter Uniform

Winter has definitely arrived! It’s important that students have the appropriate winter uniform. As I have stated a number of times this term, the winter uniform options are:

Lockers

Before the end of the Term, students will need to clean their lockers and take home any unnecessary items. Please note that students will not have access to their lockers over the holiday period, so anything left at school will remain here until Term 3 commences.

End of Term Family BBQ

To end this term, we are introducing a Good Shepherd family tradition. Please join us from 12pm - 1pm on Friday (29/06/18) for a Family BBQ lunch where we will celebrate the end of term together.

Students will then be dismissed from the LCC at 1pm, after an end of term farewell assembly

I would like to wish all families a safe and happy holidays. School resumes for Term 3 on Monday July 16.

This semester has been significant in regards to personal growth and spiritual development. The highlight of the term was the Year of Youth event where we were joined by Bishop Tim and international singer songwriter Jesse Manibusan. We have also had a number of Year level masses this term. We have been extremely pleased with the behavior and respectfulness of students during Mass and hope that they continue to reflect and connect with their faith.

Each year level mass had a particular message for students for example, the Year 12 students were asked to reflect on the Lord’s will for us as well as being reminded that there is a bigger plan for our lives. The Year 10’s were asked to consider who God is to them and the Year 9’s encouraged to place their trust in him. The Year 7’s we’re left to reflect on finding comfort in God and I’d like to note the following scripture from the second letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, that has been shared with them during their mass this week.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God”.

In some of the most troubling times, it can be helpful to turn to scripture and the Word of God for comfort. We can easily allow the stressors of everyday life consume our thoughts and actions, and God can quickly move to the back of our minds. I’d like to use this opportunity to encourage others, particularly in times that are hard or during time of loss/grief, to look to God for strength and comfort.

“Never see a need without doing something about it” - Mary MacKillop

This motto of St Mary MacKillop, led her to minister in many different ways to those who were poor and pushed to the margins. St Mary reverenced the dignity of each person through educating the poor children of outback Australia, caring for the sick and providing shelter to those in need. There are many people carrying out this mission and serving the needs of our community, but there is always more that we can do. The Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, provides many services Social Action & Justice for our community. One of these, is the Jangawala ‘drop in centre’, at which serves food to those in need.

Our social justice club at the College has cooked for Jangawala and have found great happiness and reward in giving to others. We would love to see families volunteer their time to assist wherever possible. If you would like further information, please contact myself at the College or Corena in the parish office on 47432509.

The parish is also calling for donations for Yallambee housing which is being renovated. We would like to contribute a ‘Homemaker’s Kit’ to each of the the 10 houses there. We ask you to please look in your cupboards to donate donate items, new or second-hand, such as toasters, kettles, kitchen utensils, towels, blankets ,bedding and anything else. Please just bring into the front office and we can take to the collection point at the Parish office.

Year 11 Retreat

The Year 11 students are becoming excited for our trip to Sydney, Canberra and the snow which is drawing closer each day! Over the holidays it is important that both students and parents are actively checking emails to remain up-to-date with information regarding the Retreat. If you have any questions I will be contactable via email throughout the duration of the holidays. Below is the key information relating to the Retreat - this can also be found in the Parent Handbook which will be handed out to students in Week 11. This handbook will also be emailed to all Year 11 Parents.

When do the Year 11s leave for their Retreat?

The Year 11s depart Mount Isa at 12:30am on Saturday the 14th of July. Students are required to be at the airport no later than 1 hour prior to our flight (11:30am).

What do the Year 11s need to pack?

A packing list can be found in the Student Information Handbook which was provided on the student as well as in an email from myself to all Year 11 parents. Students must be sensible when packing - it is extremely cold, so warm clothes must be a priority.

How much luggage can the Year 11s take on the Retreat?

Students are only able to bring 1x checked bag (maximum weight of 23kg) and 1x carry on (backpack with a maximum weight of 7kg). When packing, remember to take into account your child's purchases from various locations and shopping centres.

When do the Year 11s get back from their Retreat?

The Year 11s will be arriving back in Mount Isa on Friday the 20th of July at 11:50am (we will notify parents if our departure time changes on the day). Students will need to be picked up from the airport and will not return to school for the remainder of the day.

How can we get in contact with our child if there is an emergency whilst they are away on Retreat?

Staff members on the Year 11 Retreat will be taking two of the College’s mobile phones which you are able to contact in the case of an emergency. If you cannot get a hold of the staff, you may also contact the accommodation that the College will be staying at. Phone numbers and accommodation details can be found below:

College Mobile Phone 1: 0474 157 294

College Mobile Phone 2: 0474 139 857

Sydney: Naamaroo Conference Centre

Address: Lady Game Drive, Chatswood NSW 2067

Phone: 1300 138 125

Jindabyne: Siesta Villa Motel

Address: 56 Jerrara Drive, Jindabyne East NSW 2627

Phone: (02) 6456 7146

Canberra: Ibis Styles Eaglehawk

Address: 999 Federal Highway, Sutton NSW 2602

Phone: (02) 6241 6033

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me by email at jmartin7@goodshephderd.catholic.edu.au or through the college on 4743 2509. I hope you all have a refreshing and fun-filled holiday and I will see you on Saturday the 14th of July at Mount Isa Airport!

This Thursday 21^st June Week 10, the Year 10 Business class and the Confraternity Team will be holding a Hawaiian/beach themed disco. This provides students with an opportunity to support students of GSCC and celebrate the end of term 2. The disco offers food, drinks and live entertainment and will be held from 6pm-9pm in the Lumen Christi Centre will all funds going towards the confraternity team to go to Charters Towers. There will be lolly bags, chips and a jelly bean guessing competition so make sure you bring some extra money.

The cost on the night is $10 for entry and for 1 slice of pizza and a drink. There will also be prizes for best dressed! Tickets are available from Miss Martin’s office (in the Senior Pastoral Leaders offices).

Come along and support the Year 10 Business Students and the Confraternity Team for this special event!

• THIS EVENT IS FOR GSCC STUDENTS ONLY - Students’ names and ticket numbers will be checked on entry.
• Closed in shoes to be worn – no thongs permitted.
• Appropriate dress must be worn.
• Students who do not display appropriate behaviour will be asked to leave.
• Entry and pick up must be via Camooweal St Gate entrance.
• Students must be picked up at the end of the night - if you are walking home you must provide written permission from parents/guardians.
• Pick up will commence from 9pm (gates open from 9pm).
• Bags and other property may be stored and locked away. Bag ticket must be kept for collection at the end of the night.

The senior hospitality students will be hosting a 3 course dinner on Friday 27^th July. The dinner is to fundraise for their upcoming hospitality camp in term 3. The dinner will also contribute towards the completion of some competencies which they need in order to fulfil their Certificate ll in Hospitality requirements.

The students are attending a weeklong Gold Star H.O.T.E.L Education program which will allow them to participate in an industry environment, working in departments across RACV Royal Pines Resort. This trip will enrich their skill base in the hospitality and tourism industry, gain further competency in their Certificate but it is also a fantastic experience which will help develop the student’s confidence as young adults about to enter the working chapter of their lives.

Our hospitality students will be showcasing their skills, cooking and serving you a 3 course dinner: entrée, main and dessert with a complimentary coffee to end the evening.

The P&F association will have a bar available on the night. There will be a lucky door prize and raffles on the night. Tickets are available from the front office, $55 per person.

The UQ Young Scholars Program

Residential Camp, St Lucia Campus, Brisbane 25th November - 29th November

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4PM 10TH AUGUST

This camp is designed to nurture and develop future leaders and offer opportunity for academic extension.  Participants are challenged to think critically about tomorrow’s major global issues and are exposed to a wide range of potential study areas and career opportunities.  To be eligible, applicants must be:

• Enrolled in Year 11
• OP eligible, and;
• Intending to pursue university studies upon completion of Year 12

Cost is $615.00 including all activities, meals and accommodation.  Transportation is at own cost. You may apply for financial assistance for program and/or travel costs.

For more information contact Careers at fcoghlan@goodshepherd.catholic.edu.au or visit site https://young-scholars.uq.edu.au/

Australian Catholic University Experience

5th July, Brisbane

If you are heading to Brisbane for the school holidays you may wish to check out ACU’s half day university experience for students in Years 10/11/12.  The program allows you to explore your study options, participate in hands-on workshops, meet ACU staff and learn some helpful uni tips.

To register for this event log onto:

http://www.acu.edu.au/student_experience/student_life/experience_uni_before_you_start/university_experience

Term 2 HPE has seen many students engage in a range of topics, concepts and movement activities. Senior PE students have been investigating Biomechanics and Athletics, and Recreation students have been applying Training Principles to Futsal. HPE senior subjects include Health, Recreation and Physical Education. Here are some photos of student-centred teaching, peer coaching and performance analysis within our senior classes.

While the movement components of HPE are often very appealing when choosing subjects, there is also a focussed theoretical component to match. The physical activity, health and wellbeing of young people is interesting to study in order to prevent serious health issues into the future. PE has many elements; sociology, sports science and psychology.  Recreation focuses on lifestyle activities around fitness, safety, coaching and community sport where students have the opportunity to develop leadership, organisational skills and teamwork. High-level athletic and coaching skills have been demonstrated this Term, which has initiated the Health, Sport and Recreation pathway for many.

The HPE Department are very passionate about Health, PE, Sport and Recreation for GSCC students and the Mount Isa community. Well done to all students in years 7-12 actively engaging and contributing to the HPE classroom environment.

Ms Kylie Hahipene

Sports Coordinator

Acting Curriculum Leader - HPE

After a very busy start to the year, the P&F committee was able to attend the Biennial Catholic Schools P&F Conference. The conference was held in Townsville over the course of three days, featuring two guest speakers all the way from the USA. It was a fantastic opportunity for our committee to meet some very interesting people, and gain some new ideas on the direction we would like to take in the future. One of the biggest items to be discussed, was the fact that P&F associations are no longer all about fundraising. Although this remains a large part of what we do, there has been a shift in the focus to supporting schools through staff, student and parent engagement. The committee will be continuing to discuss these ideas, and how we might be able to implement some at our future meetings. It was also great to see so many representatives of P&F from Mount Isa, with attendees from St Josephs and St Kierans as well. The support from our local P&F committees and staff, and their dedication to the continual improvement of our schools is to be commended.

To begin the new term, we will be having a welcome night on the first Tuesday of Term 3; 17th July. The committee would love to see some new faces come along, get to have a friendly chat with our members, and enjoy a light supper after the meeting has finished. We welcome suggestions and idea contributions from all parents, carers, staff, students and friends of GSCC. If you are unable to join us on the night, but would like more information, or have suggestions to share, please email pandf@goodshepherd.catholic.edu.au.

Fruit Salad - A Verbatim Performance

David Burton stated that Verbatim Theatre is like “a live documentary”.   It is a style of theatre that is gaining prominence in Queensland and features in the new senior syllabus.

Last year, BACKBONE, our industry affiliate brought an available State Grant to our attention. The application process took time but finally at the end of Term 1 we found out that we had been successful.  In Term 2, Week 5, David Burton came to our school for the first series of workshops and taught the students how to interview and gather information for a style of theatre called Verbatim.

Verbatim Theatre  is a form of documented theatre in which plays are constructed from the precise words spoken by people interviewed about a particular event or topic.

We decided to tell the stories of migrants to Mount Isa with a focus on CAMS (Community Action for a Multicultural Society).

The second series of workshops ran from Sunday-Tuesday 3-5 June with a culminating performance on Sunday afternoon which was attended by the interviewees, CAMS participants, Father Mick and Mount Isa Mayor Joyce Mccullough.

Afterwards the audience was very generous with their accolades:

“Best theatre experience I have had since coming to Mt Isa”

“Thank you for inviting me, you made me realise that we need to be shedding light on our local voices”

“I think you have done an excellent job. I am also thrilled to see how much potential those kids have.”

“It was like seeing my life condensed down and told in a beautiful way”

As the senior drama teacher, I am very proud of the respect my students showed to those whose stories they used to create a piece of theatre that was both celebratory and thought-provoking.  I must also extend my heartfelt thanks to David Burton, as a writer, an artist and facilitator of student work he was committed, patient and generous with his knowledge and abilities.

Thanks also goes to the migrants we spoke to, both at school and at CAMS, to Corena in the church office for helping us organise the interviews, Backbone for coordinating the workshops, and particularly for the support by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and the Department of Education.

Wondering what The Scene Project is all about, well the seniors did some investigating when Travis Dowling from Queensland Theatre Company (Associate Director - Education and Youth) was here is what they found out.

Question: What is The Scene Project?

The Scene Project  is a participatory style project, which involves schools in the creative process of performance, from rehearsal through to production.  The Scene Project is about acknowledging students and teachers as artists and encouraging live performance in a professional space and manner.  

Question: What will happen if we take part in The Scene Project?

In Term 3 you will be given the opportunity to access a newly commissioned script.  You will have a term to work on different scenes and an QTC artist will come and work with you to help you get understand the text.  Then in Term 4 you will combine with the other groups from both Good Shepherd and Spinifext State High School as well as a cast of professional actors who will each present their own interpretation of the scenes during a day long workshop.

Question: What script will we be looking at?

Good Grief has been written by Merlynn Tong. Ancient myths and legends from around the globe are reimagined into modern day moments in a series of intriguing vignettes.

Question: Who gets to participate?

Year 10 students will get to be a part of the project and will explore the text through the style of Physical Theatre.  Year 11 and 12 students will choose scenes to direct and then perform their work in Term 4.

Question: These are amazing opportunities, how much does it cost to participate in the project?

Due to sponsors Tim Fairfax Family Foundation, John T Reid Charitable Trusts and Vita Foundation, The Scene Project is able to come to Mount Isa with no cost to students.  It is an amazing opportunity for senior students which until recently was only available to Brisbane city students.

Last Thursday evening the College held the biannual event Visivae, showcasing the various areas of the Arts Department. Visivae is a Latin word that means creative minds. It succinctly sums up our goals in the Arts department; to develop innovative, creative and talented students, to showcase their “creative minds”, our students, through Dance, Digital Media, Drama, Music, and Visual Art.

The night proved all that and more with exciting performances from the Music Department including the Vocal Ensemble, Instrumental Band, Flute Cadenza, String Ensemble, Wind Quartet, along with performances from the Year 9, 10 & 12 music classes. The Drama Department showcased an award winning performance which went away to The Festival of One Act Plays earlier this year and was directed by Year 9 Student, Grace Heuir. The Drama students from Year 9 showcased their clowning skills, with the Year 10’s presenting a Commedia Dell’arte performance. A range of monologues and duologues were also performed which all achieved excellent results from the recent Mount Isa Eisteddfod. Art works were also on display, with many up for silent auction throughout the evening. Presentations from Media students were also on display. A number of media students also took photos and videos throughout the evening. I would like to congratulate all students for their dedication to arts and outstanding performances throughout the evening. It was fabulous to see so many parents attend and support their very talented children.

Such a culmination work cannot be organised without the dedication of many staff and students at Good Shepherd. I personally would like to thank the Year 11 & 12 Music Class for planning and running the evening. Khade Toeke-Dean, our Arts portfolio leader, who was our Master of Ceremonies for the evening, as well as performing in the Vocal Ensemble and Year 12 Music Performance. Zoe Rowsell, who designed our banner and logo for the event and developed a three minute video presentation, highlighting the Arts Departments achievements this year. Finally, our Arts teachers who always go above and beyond for our students, your hard work and dedication in the classroom, during lunch times and outside of school hours is always appreciated.In addition thanks must also go to Donna Cole and her Year 12 Hospitality students for the wonderful light refreshments during interval.

Anti-Cyberbullying Taskforce Consultation Forum

Written by Malachi Munns

As representatives of the Good Shepherd Catholic College’s Cyberbullying Committee, Manager - Miss Ann-Marie Lesca and Year 7 students - Erich Petalcorin and Malachi Munns attended the Queensland Anti-Cyberbullying Taskforce Consultation Forum held at the Red Earth, Mount Isa on Thursday 14th June.

The taskforce presenter was Mr Michael Crandon who is the Liberal Member for Upper Coomera, Member of the Queensland Parliament and a member on the taskforce.

The Queensland Anti-Cyberbullying Taskforce was established on 19th February 2018 with 16 members from diverse backgrounds.  It was developed to ascertain the views of people throughout Queensland regarding cyberbullying. The taskforce has a zero tolerance of bullying and cyberbullying and is dedicated to ensuring the welfare, protection and well-being of all young Queenslanders.

The main role of the taskforce is to develop an anti-cyberbullying framework for Queensland and to report to the Queensland Government regarding the development of programs under the new framework which will cover cyberbullying affecting young people in Queensland.

To be able to gain the views of Queensland people about the causes of bullying and cyberbullying, the taskforce met with students, young people, principals, parents and community members from Rockhampton, Townsville, Albion, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Springwood, Thursday Island, Cairns, Roma, Caboolture, Maryborough, Gold Coast and Mount Isa.

At the Mount Isa forum there were many community members including parents, principals, teachers, a police representative, Young Australian of the Year for QLD 2017, Miss Taj Pabari and high school students.  On the night everyone had very strong opinions and all had great suggestions about way to educate the youth about cyberbullying.

Miss Lesca advised who was present about the committee that the school has formed to help address the matter of cyberbullying. She also stated that she would like to involve parents for their input and understanding of cyberbullying.  Further to this, Miss Lesca advised what we have done so far to help address the issue of cyberbullying. All present thought that having a committee consisting of students at schools is a great idea.

There was many things discussed at the forum like how we as community members can stop bullying and how we can help. We all talked about the main points of cyberbullying and that it can happen anywhere for example, within a school, outside of school or at home.  Other things discussed were education programs for all people about cyberbullying beginning with school students from Years 5 to Year 7. Discussions were held around what young people are exposed to on the internet and that there is software available for parents to monitor their children’s use on the internet.

A really good matter that Mr Crandon discussed was the “Join The Drive” advertisements on the television and in newspapers run by the Queensland Government.  He suggested that cyberbullying could be included in these advertisements.

Presenter, Mr Crandon stated that after a meeting with young people at Headspace, the taskforce were informed that there is a lot of issues surrounding the use of gaming sites in Mount Isa which they were not aware of.  

Mr Crandon stated that there is wealth of information that people can access about cyberbullying and what they can do if they are a victim. The eSafety website is an excellent website for this.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting/cyberbullying-complaints/i-want-to-report-cyberbullying

I found the forum a great opportunity for myself and those who attended to voice our concerns about cyberbullying and what we can do help educate the youth of Mount Isa. Also allowed for us to come together as a community, collaborate our ideas and to share what we are already doing at our school.

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