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Korumburra Secondary College

Transition Handbook

2018 Year 7

KORUMBURRA SECONDARY COLLEGE

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Welcome to Students and Parents: ................................................................ 3

About the School ........................................................................................... 4

Team Approach ........................................................................................................................... 4

A Smooth Transition .................................................................................................................... 4

Important Transition Dates 2017 – 2018 ........................................................ 5

Transition Week Timetable ............................................................................ 6

THE NEXT SPECIAL DAY ............................................................................ 7

Student Orientation Day – December 12th 2017 ............................................. 7

Where to Go ................................................................................................................................ 7

What Time ................................................................................................................................... 7

What to Bring .............................................................................................................................. 7

What to Wear .............................................................................................................................. 7

What’s happening on the day? .................................................................................................... 7

Daily Life at Secondary School ...................................................................... 8

Structure of the Day .................................................................................................................... 8

Bell Times ................................................................................................................................... 8

Literacy and Numeracy ................................................................................................................ 9

Year 7 Camp ............................................................................................................................... 9

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Transition Notes ........................................................................................................................ 12

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Welcome to Students and Parents:

“Developing lifelong learners who are respectful, resilient, strive for excellence and are productive members of their community.”

It is with great pleasure that we take this opportunity to offer you and your family a warm and sincere welcome to the Korumburra Secondary College community.

Korumburra Secondary College has an established and well earned reputation for providing quality education for the students of the Korumburra community. This comes from creating a learning environment that fosters the academic and personal development of each of our students in an established caring school community.

All students will participate in a range of educational, social and leadership programs, as well as having opportunities for challenging and exciting extra curricular activities. Over the past months, our transition team has worked to ensure that we understand your child’s achievements to date, as well as identifying their future learning needs. Collaboration with Grade 6 teachers is a key to ensuring all students are catered for as they progress into secondary education.

The level of communication between school and home is a crucial factor in determining student achievement. Research clearly shows that parents’ interest in their child’s education is the most important influence on a child’s educational progress.

All our teachers would encourage you as a parent to:

Take an interest in what your child is learning

Help your child set goals

Communicate the importance of consistent effort

Provide positive conditions for work at home

Monitor and assist with homework

Participate in college activities

We endeavour to communicate important information to parents through:

Year level handbooks

Korumburra Secondary College Facebook page

Korumburra Secondary College Website www.korumburrasc.vic.edu.au

Compass Communication Portal

Fortnightly Community Bulletins – available on Compass

Student reports each term

Parent teacher interviews at the end of Terms 1 & 3.

Course selection evenings

Phone calls, notes

Student Diaries We aim to provide the best possible learning environment for your child, for all people associated with the college to have pride in KSC, and we look forward to working with you to this end. We offer you an open invitation to contact or visit our college at any time. Yours faithfully, Mr Christopher Cronin Transition Coordinator

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About the School

Team Approach

Students are supported in their transition from primary school to secondary school by a team of dedicated staff which includes a Transition Coordinator (who is also the Middle School Coordinator), the Year 7 Coordinator, Year 7 Mentor and Year 7 Classroom teachers as well as our caring Principal and Assistant Principal. This team approach supports students’ academic, social and personal development. In Year 7, students have a Class Mentor who teaches them for 8-10 sessions per week and who is also responsible for monitoring and supporting their learning and wellbeing. Students are assigned a homeroom where they have a large number of their classes. This allows them the opportunity to form and strengthen relationships with their fellow classmates in a familiar and supportive learning environment. To further develop student wellbeing and connectedness to the school, Korumburra Secondary College also assigns an individual Year Level Coordinator for Years 7, 8 and 9, who oversees the academic and welfare development of each individual student. The Mentors work closely with the Year Level Coordinators to monitor student progress. The Year Level Coordinators are part of the Middle School Team which is led by the Middle School Coordinator. This ensures a coordinated and sequential approach to student wellbeing throughout their school years, not just in one year level. This team also has excellent student welfare support through the expert services of our Student Wellbeing Team.

A Smooth Transition

The transition from primary to secondary school is an exciting time for students and their parents. It is the next stage in a lifelong educational journey leading to new experiences and challenges. Korumburra Secondary College works in partnership with the local primary schools to ease students though the transition period. During the year, all Grade 6 students are visited by the Transition Coordinator, who will provide information about the College and address any general concerns. In Term 2, students are invited to attend the Year 7 Information Night to gain insight into some of the Year 7 core and elective subjects offered at Korumburra Secondary College. In addition, students are involved in music activities, interschool sporting activities and a number of extra-curricular activities with students from Korumburra Secondary College. In Term 3, students will partake in three days of Transition whereby they will experience a range of Year 7 subjects as well as compete in a Tabloid Sports session. They will also participate in a music extravaganza with our school bands. Students will also get to experience our annual Year 12 Fete where they can participate in lots of fun activities with all the Korumburra Secondary College students. Our Orientation Day in December provides students with a further opportunity to become familiar with the layout of the College and develop positive relationships with their new classmates and teachers for the following year. The Transition program continues into Year 7 whereby classroom teachers conduct an integrated learning program titled ‘New Directions’ which assists students to move forward confidently and happily. Students will also participate in the Year 7 Camp which is integral to settling into Secondary School. (More information about the camp is contained in this booklet). Our College also runs a Peer Support Program, whereby Year 7 students work in small groups with Year 10 Peer Support Leaders throughout the course of the year. The Year 10 students assist and support the younger students to get to know each other, have a student mentor, discuss school issues including how to be a positive school member and provide a friendly and caring person for the students to connect with.

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Important Transition Dates 2017 – 2018

Student Transition Week – Report to Flexible Learning Centre

Tuesday 19th – Thursday 21st September 8.45 – 3.15pm

Student Orientation Day – Report to Performing Arts Centre

Tuesday 12th December 2017 8.45am – 3.15pm

Booklist Return to Korumburra Secondary College

Tuesday 12th December 2017 8.00am – 4.00pm

Booklist Collection at Korumburra Secondary College

Monday 29th January 2018 9.30am – 3.30pm

School Charges Payment – General Office

Monday 29th January 2018 9.30am – 3.30pm

Uniform – Uniform Shop

Tuesday 12th December 2017 (Orientation Day) Tuesday 19th December 2017 Monday 29th January 2018 Tuesday 30th January 2018 Wednesday 31st January 2018

10.00am – 5.30pm 10.00pm – 5.00pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 12.00pm – 5.00pm 12.00pm - 5.00pm

First Day of School –Meet the Mentors Meeting

Tuesday 30th January 2018 for all Year 7 students and their parents

Appointments made on compass

Year 7 Camp - Grantville

Wednesday 21st– Friday 23rd February 2018 Depart 9.00am Wednesday return 3.10pm Friday

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Transition Week Timetable

9.00-9.48 9.48 – 10.37

11.06 – 11.54

11.54 – 12.43

12.43 – 1.38

1.38 – 2.26 2.26 – 3.15

TUESDAY PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2

RECESS PERIOD 3

PERIOD 4 LUNCH TIME

PERIOD 5 PERIOD 6

6A

WELCOME & SCHOOL TOUR

HOME GROUP A BC A4

RECESS

Cultural Studies Flexi SL/CC

ENG/HUMS JH A4

LUNCHTIME Music/Total Eclipse of the Heart PAC RH/LR

Music/Total Eclipse of the Heart PAC RH/LR

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WELCOME & SCHOOL TOUR BC, SH, CC, JW Flexi

HOME GROUP B SH A5

RECESS Cultural Studies Flexi SL/CC

Science MS S1

LUNCHTIME Music/Total Eclipse of the Heart PAC RH/LR

Music/Total Eclipse of the Heart PAC

WEDNESDAY PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2

RECESS PERIOD 3

PERIOD 4 LUNCHTIME PERIOD 5 PERIOD6

6A

TABLOID SPORTS GYM CC

TABLOID SPORTS GYM CC

RECESS ACE BC Flexi

Health LW A4

LUNCHTIME Cooking OM KIT

Maths VB A4

6B

TABLOID SPORTS GYM CC

TABLOID SPORTS GYM CC

RECESS ACE SH Flexi

Maths VB A5

LUNCHTIME ENG/HUMS JH A5

Cooking OM KIT

THURSDDAY PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2

RECESS PERIOD 3

PERIOD 4 LUNCHTIME PERIOD 5 PERIOD 6

6A

ART CM T1

Science SW S1

RECESS Nurse Anna PAC

PE CC GYM

LUNCHTIME DRAMA/MUSIC PAC LR

FETE

6B Health CA A5

ART CM T1

RECESS Nurse Anna PAC

PE CA GYM

LUNCHTIME` DRAMA/MUSIC PAC LR

FETE

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THE NEXT SPECIAL DAY

Student Orientation Day – December 12th 2017

Korumburra Secondary College warmly invites all Year 7 students for 2018 to attend the Year 7 Orientation Day at Korumburra Secondary College on Tuesday 12th December 2017 commencing at 8.40am.

Where to Go

Students are asked to meet at the Performing Arts Centre (PAC) as soon as they arrive at KSC. A lovely hot breakfast will be supplied for students on their arrival at the PAC.

What Time

All Students are required to be in attendance in front of the Performing Arts Centre no later than 8.45am. Students will be dismissed at the end of the school day at 3.15pm.

What to Bring

Students are asked to bring a pencil/pen/pencil case. Paper and other resources will be provided.

What to Wear

Students are to wear their primary school uniforms.

What’s happening on the day?

At the Student Orientation Day students will;

Get together at the PAC for a nice hot breakfast and friendly welcome;

Meet their classroom teachers and support staff;

Learn more about the Year 7 program and subject requirements;

Experience core subjects including English, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Health and Physical Education and ACE;

Meet their new classmates and participate in ‘getting to know you’ activities.

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Daily Life at Secondary School

Structure of the Day

The school year is divided into four terms, with the first two terms referred to as Semester One and the last two terms as Semester Two. A school day is divided into 6 lessons (periods) of 48 minutes, giving a total of 30 periods for the week. (Please be aware that the structure will change for 2018. Further details will be provided as necessary. Students should be at school no later than 8.45am every day. Students are expected to be punctual for all classes.

Bell Times

USUAL - BELL TIMES

Begin Period One 9:00

Begin Period Two 9:48

Recess 10:37

Begin Period Three 11:06

Begin Period Four 11.54

Lunch 12:43

Begin Period Five 1:38

Begin Period Six 2:26

End Of Day 3:15

ASSEMBLY DAY - BELL TIMES

Assembly 9.00

Begin Period One 9.36

Begin Period Two 10.18

Recess 11.01

Begin Period Three 11.30

Begin Period Four 12.12

Lunch 12.55

Begin Period Five 1.50

Begin Period Six 2.32

End of Day 3.15

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Literacy and Numeracy

Assisting students to become highly literate is a responsibility of all our teachers. All subject areas value and place importance of students developing literacy and numeracy skills as appropriate in their areas. This embeds our College purpose into everyday learning programs and ensures that we are developing lifelong skills in our students.

Testing

Our teachers will have access to the Year 5 NAPLAN results (completed by your son/daughter in 2014) as well as any test results completed during Grade 6. This background information is very valuable as it provides a profile for each student regarding their strengths and weaknesses in the key areas of Writing, Spelling, Reading, Space, Measurement, Chance and Data and Number. Each year at KSC, all students are On Demand tested throughout the academic year. Teachers use the information provided to ensure they are meeting the individual learning needs of each student, and to give students a clear picture of their effort and progress. Once at KSC, students also undergo testing through PATR and EWrite programs. This testing enables us to accurately determine their levels of ability in Reading and Writing. Reading skills are further enhanced through your child’s participation in the Cars and Stars Reading Program, which runs all year and delivers instruction at your child’s skill level.

Year 7 Camp

YEAR 7 CAMP – Grantville Lodge – February 21st – 23rd. 2018. (Term 1)

All Year 7 students attend the 3-day camp. Students will participate in initiative games, “getting to know you” activities, water sports, evening performances, the amazing race, archery and many other games and tasks designed to build self-confidence, trust between individuals, personal and interpersonal skills. Grantville Lodge has an excellent high ropes course.

The camp is a very successful, fun way, to bring together students, Year 7 teachers and school personnel. It is an essential tool to ensure students feel connected to their new learning community and is a very powerful means of supporting students to maximise their learning opportunities for many years to come!

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KORUMBURRA SECONDARY COLLEGE CANTEEN MENU & PRICE LIST. 2017

RECESS. Cheese & Bacon Rolls $2.80 Coffee Scrolls $2.50 Egg & Bacon Muffin $2.50 Toasted Raisin Bread $1.50 x 2 Fantastic Noodle Cups $2.30 Popcorn $1.30

LUNCH MENU. Hot Food Canteen Made Sausage Roll $3.20 (Limited supply) Hot Chicken Roll $4.50 Hot Chicken Roll with Cheese $4.80 Pizza. Ham, Cheese & Pineapple $3.50 Ham, Cheese & Pineapple Toasty $4.80 with tomato relish.

Rolls & Sandwiches Salad Roll $4.50 Ham & Salad Roll $5.50 Chicken & Salad Roll $5.50 Tuna & Salad Roll $5.50 Egg & Salad Roll $4.80 Egg & Lettuce Roll $3.80 Ham, Tomato & Cheese Roll $4.60 Ham & Cheese Roll $4.30 Toasted 30 cents extra. Extra salad fillings 30 cents each. (Choice of white or multi grain roll, please state). Sandwiches (white bread only). (All items are lightly buttered and or have mayonnaise unless you request not to have spreads).

Wraps Cold Meat & Salad Wrap $6.00

(Ham, Chicken or Tuna)

Salad Wrap $5.00 Sweet Chilli Chicken Tenders Wrap with Salad $5.00 Sweet Chilli Chicken Tenders (with lettuce & mayo) $4.00

SALADS Tub of Salad $6.50 Tub of Meat & Salad $7.50 (Fresh Chicken Meat, Ham or Tuna).

FRESH Fresh Fruit Salad $4.00 Fruit (in season) assorted prices

Fresh Yoghurt $2.00 Canteen made Muffins/Cakes or Healthy Fruit Slices $2.00 each

DRINKS LIST. Ice Breaks $3.00 Oak Milk Drink $3.20 Nippy’s Milk Drink $2.50 Plain Milk $1.50 Big M $2.00 Bottled Water $2.00 Prima Juice $1.00 Orange Juice $3.50 Hot Milo $1.50 or $2.00 Quench (low sugar) $2.00

*OCCASIONAL FOOD Dim Sims 90c each or 3 for $2.50

Potato Cakes $1.30ea or 2 for $2.50 4 n 20 Pies $3.20

4 n 20 Snack Sausage Rolls $2.80 Nachos $4.00

Packets Red Rock Chips $2.00

*Occasional Foods

Not always available.

ICE-CREAMS Icy Bites 70c Calippo 80c

Icy Twists $1.20 Paddle Pop $1.50

Choc Thick Shakes $2.00 Frozen Yoghurts $2.00 98% Fat Free & Gluten

Free Frozen Yoghurt $2.00

HOT SOUP (Tern 2 & 3 only) Chicken & Corn, Pumpkin or Veggie $3.80 small or $4.50 Large. With Bread Roll $5.00

SPECIALS & MEAL DEALS. Look out for the

Weekly Specials and Great Meal Deals

EFTPOS Available. Min $5.00

Extra plastic Forks or Spoons 10cents

Place your order at Recess and pick up at

Lunch Time. Limited Spare Food.

Gluten Free Options

Salad Wraps $7.00

Meat & Salad Wraps

$ 8.00 Tubs of Salad

$6.50 Or

Meat & Salad Tubs

$7.50 +

See Specials of the week.

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Korumburra Secondary College Jumbunna Rd Korumburra Victoria 3950 Telephone (03) 5655 1566 Facsimile (03) 5655 2673 korumburrasc@edumail.vic.gov.au www.korumburrasc.vic.edu.au