Thursday 21th March 2019 Newsletter No. 4

Principal’s Chat:

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Members of the College Community,

Our annual Pre-Orientation Day on Tuesday 19th March was a huge success, during

which we hosted approximately 460 Grade 5 and Grade 6 students from primary

schools throughout the Macedon Ranges. Our visitors were able to get a ‘taster’ of

secondary school learning programmes on a rotation of activities. The feedback

from the visiting students was very positive, with many enjoying the ‘hands-on’

learning activities and excited to be able to use our specialist facilities, including the

Robotics & Mechatronics studio and the Woodwork and Automotive Engineering

workshops in our new Training and innovation Hub. In addition, the primary school

teaching staff who came with their students were able to have some collaborative

professional learning time with secondary staff.

Another highlight was the visit by ANU Astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker who presented an enthralling talk about the

universe and the future of space to the Grade 5/6 students. It was wonderful to see the level of interest and

curiosity from these young students and Dr Tucker was extremely busy keeping up with their questions. Later in the

day Dr Tucker presented to our Year 12 Physics students, who were joined by their fellow Physicists from Sacred

Heart College, for this mind-blowing talk about the wonders of space and the universe. I would like to acknowledge

our staff member, Ms Caroline Sharpe, for her work in organising Dr Tucker’s visit to Kyneton.

I would also like to thank our Student Leadership Team and House Captains who have organised activities to

acknowledge Harmony Day on Thursday 21st March. This includes cultural food and information stands to celebrate

pride in our diversity. Our school values of Respect and

Diversity remind us of the importance of acknowledging

Harmony Day; we can reflect on what it means to be an

inclusive, respectful and cohesive community.

Kind Regards

Ms Ana Rees Executive Principal

Year 7 students enjoying the sun with KSC year level coordinator Cassi Gunter, at Camp Adanac last week

It has been a busy week here at Kyneton Secondary

College. Our year 7s have returned from their very

first high school camp down at Camp Adanac, in Yarra

Junction. It was a great success and you can see from

their comments in the article on the next page, that

the students enjoyed it very much. This camp is a

great opportunity for year 7s to get to know each

other. They are able to interact with other students

from classes other than their own and it is a great way

to make new friends.

On Tuesday, grade 5s and 6s from our local primary

schools had the opportunity to attend our pre-

orientation day. Pre-orientation day includes a whole

day of experiencing the full range of different high

school classes and meeting new people from other

primary schools before attending Kyneton Secondary

College in the future. Taya Richards –Vice Captain

Article and photo supplied by Mr Sean Conolan

Challenge is an organisation that provides support for

children and their families who are diagnosed with

cancer and has done so since the 1983.

On the first weekend of March each year, a

Waterskills Camp is held on the Murray River at

Moama for approximately thirty teenagers along with

staff from Challenge and volunteers.

This year we had seven boats involved and my

youngest son, Rhys Conolan who is in Year 10 at

Kyneton Secondary College helped in our boat by

organising ropes and instructing the boys and girls on

wake boarding, wake surfing, knee boarding etc. This

is the second year that Rhys has assisted with the

camp.

Over three days from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd of

March, the kids get an experience that they all

thoroughly enjoy and one that they remember for a

long time.

This year’s camp was the seventh that we have

participated in. With perfect weather and thirty

teenagers who were keen to do as much as possible

behind the boats, it was arguably the best one yet.

Sean Conolan

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 2019

Fri 22nd Year 12 VCAL Sailing Camp

Tuesday 26th Year 8 Live4Life Launch

Wednesday 27th Parent Teacher Interviews

No Classes Running

April 2019

Wednesday 3rd-Fri 5th Year 9/10 Outdoor Camp

Thursday 4th Athletics Day

Friday 5th End of Term 1

2.30pm

Vice Captain’s Report

Well Done Rhys!

Left: Max Walsh chose the quick way down the hill at Camp Adanac recently.See article on page 3.

WHAT A STAR!

A huge congratulations to Gabe Weller, one of our Year 7 students. Gabe was recently

involved in the ‘Shave for a Cure’ and raised an outstanding $2000. It is so wonderful to see

such commitment and awareness from students at Kyneton Secondary College. Well done

Gabe, you should be very proud of yourself!

YEAR 7 CAMP

Our Year 7s attended ADANAC camp last week. The weather was perfect, the students were incredibly well behaved

and a great time was had by all. A very big thank you to the staff who attended and ensured that all activities ran

smoothly. It was wonderful to see all of our Year 7s engaged and respectful during the camp. Many new friendships

were formed and as staff we saw many displays of resilience, compassion and team work. Please read the following

comments by our students about the camp.

WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF?

I learnt that I enjoy trying new things.

I am good at archery but I don’t like muddy water.

I should try new things even if my body is telling me

not to.

I am very outgoing and I didn’t get scared.

That I get tired and grumpy

I’m trash at volleyball.

There are lots of people in Year 7 who are like me.

I can do anything that comes to my mind and I believe

in myself.

I vomit on buses.

I am no longer afraid of heights.

I like the outdoors even more than I already did.

I now like water and doing activities.

All male sports teachers are wusses.

That I love 8 hours sleep and disc golf is dangerous.

I learnt that it’s not hard to make friends, you just

have to introduce yourself.

I can do stuff that I’m scared of.

I can do backflips off the water trampoline.

I can’t canoe.

That I am nothing without friends.

WHAT WAS YOUR SUPER STRENGTH?

Mountain boarding, I didn’t need to use the brakes.

Doing donuts in a canoe, making it spin was fun and

easy.

Being hilarious, I made everyone laugh.

Overcoming my fear of heights on the Flying Fox.

Balance.

Being weird, fun and brave.

Bravery, because I tried things out of my comfort zone.

Archery because I hit the noodle twice.

I tried everything and it paid off because I really

enjoyed myself.

Persistence.

Meeting new friends

Funness, it was really fun with others.

Ms Cassi Gunter- Year 7 Coordinator

Year 7 Update

We still require the loan of a rusty 3m windmill for our production of Oz. If you can help please contact the office.

Camp Collage

Production Request

Yr 8 Volleyball Results

On Friday, 8th March, Mia Balsillie, Ashlyn

Broomhall, Summer Cassar, Sarah Chester,

Kurtis Dalton, Jayla Hinneberg, Monica

O’Toole, Cody Young, Tom Place, Lachlan

Thompson and Lenny Vincent went to the

Epping Leisure City (YMCA) to compete

against other schools in a volleyball

competition. The team consisted of some

members who had played before and other

students who had not.

First game against Edgars – they won 1st set

21/17 and 2nd set 21/15.

Second game against Craigieburn – they

won 1st set 21/17 and 2nd set 21/13.

Last game against Mt Ridley – they won 1st set 21/19 and 2nd set 21/11.

Although we had a mixed team, we competed against all boys teams and many of our competitors were much bigger

and taller. Well done to everyone who played and represented our school in the best possible way.

Division Swimming Results

Well done to all students who competed in the division swimming on Friday, a great effort by all swimmers. KSC

finished in third place overall!

Congratulations to James Hargrave and Tadhg Burke on qualifying for the Northern Metropolitan finals next week.

Ms Rebecca Wallace-Sport Coordinator

Kyneton High School Song Book

The Kyneton High School has published the words of their repertoire of songs. It is an imposing list not alone of

musical but of literary value. Some of the greatest of our poets contribute. There’s William Blake’s Jerusalem,

Ben Johnson’s Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes, Morre’s Believe Me if Those Endearing Young Charms, Burn’s

Ye Banks and Braes. There’s James Thomson’s Rule Britannia, Newbolt’s The Best School of All; there’s Land of

Hope and Glory. Some fine old Christmas carols and some Easter songs of rejoicing; there’s The Lass with the

Delicate Air, Mozart’s Cradle Song, there’s Passing By, and the quaint old Up From Somerset; there’s John D.

Burns’ For England. The Recessional, The School of War, Silent Night, Waltzing Matilda.

There are tender songs, rollicking songs, typical Australian songs, cheerful songs, songs with a rousing chorus,

marching songs; there’s provision for more to come, as additions to a repertoire varied in theme and in style, but

containing nothing commonplace or meretricious.

Kyneton Guardian 9th May 1944.

Sport Roundup

Article from the Past

Last week we celebrated ‘World Wildlife Day’ in the library. On Thursday and Friday lunchtimes we watched two

very interesting TV shows about the state of our oceans, and the effect of global warming and pollution on these

environments. It was an important reminder that we all should be doing our best to maintain these precious

resources.

This week we celebrate Harmony Day and we have some colouring activities in the library if students would like

some relaxation time.

New Books

In 1939, 12-year-old Sasha, inspired by the words of her father, the celebrated journalist

Louis Jullian, feels she must find a way to stand up to Nazi terror, in the shadow of a world

at war. Hitler’s blitzkrieg results in the surrender of France and Sasha and her family flee

Paris learning first-hand the brutality of war and how acts of resistance, no matter how

small, can make a difference. In their occupied country, fraternising with the enemy is

frowned on, but necessary. It only gets more complicated when she meets Dieter, a

member of the Hitler Youth and the son of her father’s best friend. How can Sasha know

who to trust when the enemy becomes a friend?

Mila and her sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small forest cabin in the snow. One

night, a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter for himself and his men. But by the next

morning, they’ve gone, taking Oskar with them. Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters

set out to bring Oskar back, even if it means going north, crossing frozen wild-lands to find a

way past an eternal winter.

Four Queens. A divided nation. A ruthless pickpocket. A noble messenger. And the murders

that unite them. Seventeen-year-old Keralie Corrington is one of Quadara’s most skilled

thieves, but when she steals an unexpectedly valuable package from a messenger she is

soon entangled in a conspiracy that leads to all four of Quadara’s queens being murdered.

With no other choices and on the run from her former employer, Keralie teams up with

Varin Bollt, the Eonist messenger she stole from, and together they race to discover who

has killed the queens.

A beautiful and transporting book packed with stories of adventure and wonderment, it

will appeal to those who need the courage to reject peer pressure and go against the grain.

It will educate and entertain, while also encourage and inspire.

Book Review Team

Our Book reviewers met up again last week and had first pick of our new, shiny books! They all seemed very pleased

with their choices and we look forward to some new review slips being returned with the books. We finished up with

Spiced Apple Cake! We are always looking for keen readers to join our group, so come and get your hands on some

new reading material before it hits the shelves!

Ms Francesca Teniswood- Librarian

Library News

KSC Parent Teacher Interviews begin at 12.00 and finish at 8.00pm. Wednesday 27th March 2019

Breaks are staggered to enable interviews better flow. Teachers have a half hour break between 3.00-4.00pm, and a 40-minute dinner break between 5.00 – 6.40pm.

TEACHER LOCATION BREAK DINNER TEACHER LOCATION BREAK DINNER

ASH ASHLEY ALEX Library 3:30 – 4:00 6.00 – 6.40 KEL KELLY BARBARA Unavailable

AZZ AZZOPARDI ANDREW Studio 7 3:00 – 3:30 5:00 – 5:40 MAC MACDONALD PAM Studio 5 3.30 – 4.00 5.30 – 6.10

CBD BRADFORD CINDY Studio 2 3:30 – 4:00 6:00 – 6:40 MAT MATTHEWS KATIE Studio 4 3.30 – 4.00 5.30 – 6.10

BUR BURTON CATE Assistant Principal’s office

3:30 – 4:00 6:00 – 6:40 MSN MASON LOUISE Studio 1 3:00 – 3:30 6:00 – 6:40

CAR CARTER JULIE Studio 2 3:00 – 3.30 5.30 – 6:10 MAY MAY BRAD Studio 6 3:00 – 3:30 5:00 – 5:40

CHA CHANDRA RAVINESH Studio 1 3:30 – 4:00 6:00 – 6:40 MCN MCNEILLY ALYSSA Library – not available after 5.30pm

3:00 – 3:30

CHP CHAPMAN ANWYN Studio 6 3:30 – 4:00 5:30 – 6:10 SME MERRETT SHANNAN Studio 4 3:00 – 3:30 5:00 – 5:40

COM COMBEN GEOFF Studio 8 3:00 – 3:30 5:00 – 5:40 RDL RADLEY KENNETH Library 3:00 – 3:30 5:30 – 6:10

COX COX JODIE Studio 7 3.30 – 4.00 6:00 – 6:40 RAN RANTALL KATE Studio 3 3.00 – 3.30 5:00 – 5:40

DAW DAWS JULIE Studio 4 3:00 – 3:30 5:00 – 5:40 REE

REES ANA Principal’s office 3:00 – 3:30 5:30 – 6:10

DON DONKER RICHARD Studio 1 3:00 – 3:30 5:00 – 5:40 SHA SHARMA HARSH Studio 2 3:30 – 4:00 5:30 – 6:10

DLY DUDLEY CRAIG Studio 7 – available from 2.30pm

3:30 – 4:00 5:30 – 6:10 SHR SHARPE CAROLINE Studio 2 3:00 – 3:30 5:00 – 5:40

FLN FLYNN ANNA Room 35 – not available after 3:00pm

SIM SIMS KATE Studio 8 - available from 2.30pm

3.30 – 4.00 5.30 – 6.10

FOS FOSTER MARK Studio 6 3:30 – 4:00 6:00 – 6:40 SPE SPENCER MARK Studio 8 3:00 – 3:30 6.00 – 6.40

GRG GRAINGER KEITH Studio 1 3.30 – 4.00 5.30 – 6.10 JSW SWAN JONATHON Studio 7 3:00 – 3:30 5:00 – 5:40

GRF GRIFFIN MELISSA Studio 5 3.00 – 3.30 5:00 – 5:40 SWN SWINDEN TEEGAN Studio 6 3:00 – 3:30 5:00 – 5:40

GUN GUNTER CASSI Studio 5 3.30 – 4.00 6.00 – 6.40 TAR TARDIF CAROLINE Studio 3 3:30 – 4:00 5:30 – 6:10

HAL HALL ANNIE Room 35 – not available after 3:00pm

TRE TREMBATH LIZZIE Studio 8 3.30 – 4.00 6.00 – 6.40

HAS HASELL GEORGINA Library 3:00 – 3:30 5:00 – 5:40 VEA VEARING JULIAN Studio 4 3:30 – 4:00 6.00 – 6.40

HIL HILL BEN Studio 5 3.00 – 3.30 5.30 – 6.10 WLC WALLACE REBECCA Studio 4 3.30 – 4.00 6.00 – 6.40

JAM JAMIESON MAREE Library 3:30 – 4:00 5.30 – 6.10 WHR WHITE ROSEMARY Studio 6 – not available after 4.30pm

3:30 – 4:00

JOL JOLLY MIKE Studio 7 3:30 – 4:00 6:00 – 6:40 ZOL ZOLLIA FAYE Studio 3 3:30 – 4:00 6.00 – 6.40

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Career News 2019 #3

For Year 11 Students National Youth Science Forum Jan 2020 A 12-day residential program designed to give students a broader understanding of career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Applications are open from 1 March to 31 May. To find out more visit: https://www.nysf.edu.au/what-we-do/how-to-apply/ For all VCE Students: 2019 VCE and Careers Expo Learn about; VCE subjects, tertiary courses, careers, employment opportunities and gap year options. When/time: Thurs 2nd & Fri 3rd May from 9am until 3pm. Sat 4th & Sun 5th May (10am-4pm) Where: Station St, Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield. Admission: $10 online p/p or $12 at the door. Family and school group options available. For details visit: https://www.vceandcareers.com.au/

Step on Campus Tours at Deakin Uni Deakin University’s Step on Campus tours are running again in the Term 1 school holidays. Tours go for 45-minutes and are running from 10th to the 16th April across Melbourne, Warnambool and both Geelong campuses. For more information please visit: https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/step-on-campus Inside Monash Seminars Running from March - August 2019. Spend 90 minutes with an academic, a current and a past student and discover what it’s really like to study at Monash. To view the dates visit: https://www.monash.edu/inside-monash

Career News

CareerNews Key Dates & Reminders

News & Updates

Chisholm Update – Higher Education

Chisholm Institute offers a range of

bachelor degrees and bachelor degree

pathways. Although a V.C.E pass may

be required for their courses, students

do not need an ATAR to gain entry.

From Community Services to

Engineering there is quite a list of

Higher Education courses to choose

from. To learn more about these

options visit:

https://www.chisholm.edu.au/students

/higher-education

Winter Workshops

Chisholm’s Short Courses and School

Holiday Winter Workshops are aimed

at students in Years 9 - 12 (aged 14 to

19) to assist in exploring different

career paths and courses that are

available during and post school. With

the details yet to be confirmed, you can

learn more about a range of courses in

health, sport and fitness, hair, beauty,

IT and various trades.

This year Chisholm’s Winter Workshops

will be running between the 2nd – 5th of

July.

So keep your eye out on the updates

and register your interest here:

https://www.chisholm.edu.au/worksho

psand

University of

Melbourne Update Hansen Scholarship

A reminder that applications for the

Hansen Scholarship Program will close

at 3pm AEDT on Thursday 21 March.

For information visit:

https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/ha

nsen

Box Hill Institute

Update A Day in the Life of a Fashion

Illustrator – x1 Day Holiday Workshop

Exclusively for students in years 10, 11

and 12, this workshop provides the

opportunity to experience life as a

fashion illustrator and to develop skills

to present creative ideas for your

portfolio.

When/Time: Friday, 12 April starting at

9.30am until 4pm.

Location: Box Hill Institute – Nelson

Road

Cost: $75 plus processing fee

To register visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-

day-in-the-life-of-a-fashion-illustrator-

and-developing-your-fashion-portfolio-

tickets-58344528054

Useful App for VCE

Students Access Education

An app designed to make VCE revision

fun!

From the first day of term 2 right

through to the last day of term 3 you

will receive approximately 150

questions directly to your device on a

weekly basis! For more info visit:

https://www.accesseducation.com.au/

promo/browse?promo=Quitch

Being ‘Future Ready’

With the next wave of the industrial

revolution changing the future of

Australia’s workforce, we must plan

now for the changes, challenges and

opportunities in the landscape of our

workforce.

Lisa Denny, a research fellow at the

Institute for the Study of Social Change

and University of Tasmania reports that

automation and AI (Artificial

Intelligence) will replace jobs with high

levels of routine and repeatable and

predictable processes which require

precision. Clerical jobs in

administration, reception or data entry

will be replaced if they haven’t already,

whereas “non-routine jobs which need

human problem solving, creativity,

adaptability, flexibility, physical

dexterity, and communication skills will

be the jobs of the future” Lisa explains.

So it is important to be aware of how

technology is changing our future and

what the forecasted employment

opportunities will be.

There are four sectors to show the

most growth; health care and social

assistance; construction; education and

training; and professional, scientific and

technical services.

The top five areas forecasted to show

job growth are positions in; aged and

disabled care, registered nursing, child

care, software and applications

programming and waiting.

The Foundation for Young Australians

(FYA) has also undertaken research on

the key factors that assist in the

transition from education to full-time

work. Apart from having an optimistic

mindset and choosing a career pathway

in a growing sector, it is crucial that you

find the right course that helps you

build transferrable skills such as

problem solving, effective

communication and team work. Many

institutions incorporate units of study

that are designed to prepare you for

applying for jobs once you are

qualified. Some institutions also work

with affiliates who offer work

placement to help students with

building their industry work experience.

According to the Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business, Computer System and Design

professionals are projected to have a 15.6% increase in job opportunities by May 2023. Information Technology

Programmers write, test and maintain computer programs to ensure that the computer application meets the needs of

the users of the computer system.

Programmers are responsible for:

• Assisting systems analysts and designers in researching and documenting computer users’ requirements.

• Analysing objectives and problems specified by analysts and designers.

• Translating the solutions provided by systems designers into detailed program specifications.

• Preparing documentation for other programmers, users of the system and other support services workers.

• Undertaking program design activities including definition of data and error message arrangements.

• Supervising and reporting on the work of junior programmers.

• Modifying and documenting program code to correct errors or to enhance a program’s capabilities.

• Testing the programs and making amendments.

• Preparing reports on the status, operation and maintenance of system software for use by computer equipment

suppliers, system designers, other programmers and computer operators.

To consider programming as a pathway, it is helpful to have an ability to work independently as well as part of a team, be

a good communicator, have an aptitude for technical activities and a logical approach to finding solutions to problems. But

most importantly, having a general interest in technology and updating your knowledge as it changes is beneficial.

To become qualified as a programmer, you usually have to complete a VET qualification. You can also become a

programmer by studying information technology or computer science at university with a major in programming, software

development or games development. To gain entry into these courses, you usually need to have completed your VCE or

Senior Secondary Certificate of Education. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English and

Mathematics are normally required. As always advised, you will need to make contact with your chosen institutions for

more information on course prerequisites and requirements.

Once qualified, Programmers have the opportunity to work in small companies, large organisations or on a freelance

basis. People working as Programmers typically advance into designer and analyst roles after some years of experience. In

some smaller organisations, all three roles may be carried out by a single individual.

Those wishing to become qualified can become a member with the Australian Computer Society www.acs.org.au.

For further information on this career you can visit Technology Industry Association www.tia.asn.au.

Courses and degrees can incorporate a combination of streams i.e. Information Technology and Web Development, Cyber

Security, Business, Design, Digital Design, Criminology, Commerce and Cloudcomputing, Engineering, Visual Arts etc.

However, the below table outlines current VET courses and undergraduate courses in Information Technology in Victoria:

Career Focus – IT

(Computer Programmer)

* Note:

* Length of study period is based on minimum duration with a full time study load. Part-time options may also be available. NA – Not applicable or less of 5 offers previously made. However, V.C.E English and Maths may be required. Some institutions also require further admission testing on literacy and numeracy and a pre-training interview. NR – Not required, ATAR is based on lowest selection rank with adjustment factors. * As subjects and course structures can vary between institutions, it is necessary to contact your chosen institution for further

information.

Institution/Campus Course Duration ATAR PATHWAY COURSES (VET)

Box Hill Institute - (Box Hill) Certificate IV in Information Technology 1 Year NA

Box Hill Institute - (Box Hill) Diploma of Information Technology Networking 1 Year NA

Box Hill Institute - (Box Hill) Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration

1 Year NA

Chisholm Institute (Dandenong) Certificate IV in Information Technology and Diploma of Software Development

1 Year NA

Federation University - (Ballarat) Certificate IV in Information Technology Diploma of Information Technology

1 Year NA

Federation University - (Ballarat) Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology

1 Year NA

Holmesglen - (Chadstone) Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking Diploma of Information Technology Networking

1 Year NA

Holmesglen - (Chadstone) Certificate IV in Programming Diploma of Software Development

1 Year NA

Kangan Institute - (Broadmeadows) Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology

6 months NA

Melbourne Polytechnic - (Preston) Diploma of Information Technology 1 Year NA

RMIT - (Melb - City) Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking 1 Year NA

RMIT - (Melb - City) Diploma of Information Technology Networking 1 Year NA

Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn)

Computer Systems Technology - Certificate IV/Advanced Diploma

1 Year NA

Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn)

Software Development - Certificate IV/Diploma 1 Year NA

Victorian Institute of Technology (Melb - City)

Diploma of Information Technology Networking 1.5 Years NA

PATHWAY COURSES

Academy of Information Technology Diploma of Information Technology 1 Year NA

CQUniversity - (Melbourne, Online) Diploma of Information Technology 1 Year NA

CQUniversity - (Melbourne, Online) Associate Degree in Information Technology 2 Years NA

Deakin University - (Burwood) Diploma of Information Technology 8 Months 30.55

La Trobe College Australia (Melbourne)

Diploma of Information Technology 8 Months NA

RMIT University Associate Degree in Information Technology 2 Years 42.00

Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn)

Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) 8 Months 52.90

Victoria University - (Footscray Nicholson) Diploma of Information Technology 1 Year NA

CQUniversity - (Melbourne, Online) Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years NA

CQUniversity - (Melbourne, Online) Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) 3 Years NA

Deakin University - (Cloud, Geelong, Melbourne)

Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years 60.0-62.30

Federatioin University - (Berwick, Gippsland, Ballarat)

Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years 31.90-53.05

LaTrobe University - (Bendigo, Melbourne) Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years 52.10-53.10

Melbourne Polytechnic (Prahan, Preston) Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years NA

Monash University - (Clayton) Bachelor of Information Technology (Indigenous Entry) 3 Years NA

Monash University - (Clayton) Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years 80.15

RMIT University – City Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years 67.05

Swinburne University - (Hawthorn) Bachelor of Information Technology – Scholarship Program

3 Years 73.70

Victoria University - (Footscray Park) Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years NA

Career Profile (IT – Computer Network Engineer)

Name: Cameron Bertoncello

Current Position: Co-owner of ‘Computer Talk’ in Beaconsfield, Victoria. ‘Computer Talk’ is a local IT business that

supports local businesses with the development, maintenance and security of their computer networks as well as

assisting individual clients with their PC repairs.

Can you tell us where you studied, how long your course duration was and where you undertook your work

placement (if any) to become qualified in IT?

I completed a Double Diploma in Network Engineering and Network Administration at Chisholm Institute in Berwick.

My course went for one-year full time, where I was required to attend campus for four full days per week plus extra

study. I was keen to complete my course in one year.

While you were studying at secondary school, did you know IT is what you wanted to get into?

Yes, I did. After I completed my V.C.E, I undertook one year of work experience with my brother in a networking role

in a corporate IT business. This was an exercise for me to trial the industry and see what area of IT I wanted to

explore further.

With IT, there are a few areas you can specialise in, hardware i.e. networking and maintenance, software

development, programming and coding.

What do you love about your job?

I love watching my team evolve. When we receive an email or phone call from a client praising our work, I feel a

great sense of satisfaction. We have a great camaraderie in our team, so witnessing our staff grow and develop in

their career is extremely rewarding.

What personal requirements would you say are necessary in your position?

A few attributes are helpful. The main one’s are; having the ability to think on your feet, being able to problem solve,

dealing with pressure and being a lateral thinker. Above all, in my role, it is important to be personable; having the

people skills as well as the technical skills is vital as we fundamentally are providing a service to our clients.

What are the challenges in your job and what are the best ways to overcome those challenges?

Helping people understand the value of our services and encouraging people to back up their data correctly. We

have identified that educating our clients on things like cyber-crime and encryption viruses is providing them with

awareness and helps them develop their own preventative maintenance thus reducing lost data and call out fees.

Sources: http://lmip.gov.au/default.aspx?LMIP/EmploymentProjections https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-

20/choosing-a-career-these-jobs-wont-go-out-of-style/10828914

Register now for our award-winning mental health program

Learn how to help young people experiencing mental health problems by participating in one of Council’s award-winning Youth Mental Health First Aid courses.

The 14-hour program teaches participants first aid skills to give initial help to young people who are in a mental health crisis situation or in the early stages of a mental illness.

The course covers topics such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, alcohol abuse and other drug issues and eating disorders.

The cost is $30 for Macedon Ranges’ residents and $100 for others.

The program of dates for 2019 are:

When: 3 and 10 May, 9am–5pm (School staff) Where: Newman Room, Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison

Street When: 7, 14, 21 and 28 May, 6.30pm–10pm (men’s only course) Where: Leadlight Room, Holgates, High Street, Woodend When: 15, 18 and 25 June, 9am–5pm (15 June) and 6pm–9.30pm (18 and 25 June) Where: Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne When: 3, 10, 17 and 24 September, 6pm–9.30pm, Where: Newman Room, Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton

To find out more information or book your place, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/live4life, call Loren Polzot on 5422 0275 or email lpolzot@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Camp out under the stars at Hanging Rock

Get back to basics and spend the night sleeping under the stars at Hanging Rock’s annual camp out on Saturday 6 April. For one night only, a limited number of campers are invited to pitch a tent at the base of the Rock and soak up the mystery and magic of this unique nature feature after dark. Campers can set up from 4pm on Saturday and are encouraged to bring a tent, sleeping gear, torch, deck chairs, food and drink. The local SES is providing a barbecue dinner on Saturday evening, followed by a guided night walk at 7.30pm with the park’s ranger to explore the reserve’s flora and fauna. Bookings are essential, and can be made online at mrsc.vic.gov.au/CampOut. Camping fees are $23 per adult, $13 per child and $59 per family. School and organised groups are also welcome to attend. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 5421 1468.

Register now for our award-winning Mental Health Program

Learn how to help young people experiencing mental health problems by participating in one of Council’s award-winning Youth Mental Health First Aid courses.

The 14-hour program teaches participants first aid skills to give initial help to young people who are in a mental health crisis situation or in the early stages of a mental illness.

The course covers topics such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, alcohol abuse and other drug issues and eating disorders.

The cost is $30 for Macedon Ranges’ residents and $100 for others.

The program of dates for 2019 are:

When: 3 and 10 May, 9am–5pm (School

staff) Where: Newman Room, Kyneton Town Hall,

129 Mollison Street When: 7, 14, 21 and 28 May, 6.30pm–10pm

(men’s only course) Where: Leadlight Room, Holgates, High

Street, Woodend When: 15, 18 and 25 June, 9am–5pm (15

June) and 6pm–9.30pm (18 and 25 June) Where: Gisborne Administration Centre, 40

Robertson Street, Gisborne When: 3, 10, 17 and 24 September, 6pm–

9.30pm, Where: Newman Room, Kyneton Town Hall,

129 Mollison Street, Kyneton

To find out more information or book your place, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/live4life, call Loren Polzot on 5422 0275 or email lpolzot@mrsc.vic.gov.au

2019 funding program opening 1 April

Local groups and organisations with a great idea for a project or activity are encouraged to consider applying for financial

assistance via Council’s new and improved Community Funding Scheme, opening on Monday 1 April.

The Community Funding Scheme is Council’s annual grants program for not-for-profit community groups and

organisations of all sizes, and offers financial assistance of up to $12,000 for a variety of projects and activities.

Applications are invited that align with one of the following funding streams:

Community and cultural development projects

Enhancing the effectiveness of local community groups

Supporting local environmental priorities

Enhancing community places and infrastructure (this stream has been previously known as the Places for People funding program).

The aim of the recent merge of the Places for People funding program into the Community Funding Scheme was to

improve consistency, achieve efficiencies in resources and streamline the process for applicants.

Applications for the program open on Monday 1 April and close Tuesday 30 April 2019.

For more information on the Community Funding Scheme, guidelines or application forms visit

mrsc.vic.gov.au/Community-Funding-Scheme or call 5422 0206.

Grant writing workshop

A free grant writing workshop to assist community groups and organisations in preparing their application will be held on

Thursday 28 March at 6.30pm at Kyneton Mechanics Institute, 81 Mollison Street, Kyneton.

This workshop will be delivered by external consultants who provide training and resources for the not-for-profit sector,

with Council staff available to answer questions.

To attend the workshop, contact Kerry on 5422 0337 or

kmoore@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Kyneton Football & Netball Club

Thank you to all those families who have registered their children to play in season 2019. All of our top age teams have commenced training with the Under 12s just a few days away from their first training session. There has been more of a chill in the air these last few days signalling that autumn has well & truly arrived and with that we see the start of the footy season. The committee & coaches are working hard behind the scenes and the time has now come for us to finalise our numbers for season 2019. Registrations for season 2019 will CLOSE on Thursday 28th March, 2019 so if you are yet to register please use the link below & do so: Registration is a key requirement for the club to know player numbers and organise our teams as well as ensuring children are covered by insurance when they take the field both for training & during game day. If anyone has any questions please do not hesitate to contact Jo Sheahan KFNC Junior Secretary kfnc.juniorsecretary@gmail.com 0428 226 352