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RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY HIGH EXPECTATIONS INTEGRITY
Monday 15th October 2018
Benalla P-12 College Newsletter
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.benallap12.vic.edu.au
Avon St Campus (Prep-Yr 4)
Ph: (03) 5762 1646 Fax: (03) 5762 2740 Attendance Hotline
5762 1646
Waller St Campus (Prep-Yr 4)
Ph: (03) 5762 2600 Fax: (03) 5762 3863 Attendance Hotline
5762 2600
Faithfull St Campus (Yr 5-9)
Ph: (03) 5761 2777 Fax: (03) 5762 4076 Attendance Hotline
5761 2747
Barkly St Campus (Yr 10-12)
Ph: (03) 5761 2888 Fax: (03) 5762 5276 Attendance Hotline
5761 2810
Dear Parents and Members of the School Community,
Welcome back to all families to Term 4. I hope the everyone has managed to have a safe and enjoyable break over the holidays. I would like to congratulate all students for the positive start we have seen so far this term. We are focusing on a ‘Safe and Orderly Learning Environment’ and from what I have seen and heard we are well on the way to achieving that. Students have been getting to class on time and are being respectful and responsible. This is the expectation for all students and it is pleasing to see it has been happening straight away after the holidays. School Review I have mentioned several times that we are having a school review this term. The first official day of the review is today, and it is called ‘Validation Day’. The Core Review Panel will meet to look at our self-evaluation and ‘validate’ that. The Core Review Panel consists of the following people:
College Executive Principal – Tony Clark Lead Reviewer – Carol Every Senior Education Improvement Leader – Alby Freijah School Council President – Michael Plex Challenge Partner – Gail Hardman (Principal Seymour College) Challenge Partner – Brad Moyle (Principal Wangaratta High School)
Further to the Validation Day today there will be 4 days of fieldwork in late October. There will be opportunities for parents to be involved in this process so keep an eye out in the newsletter for details. Whole School Assembly This Wednesday we are having our final whole school assembly for the year. This is a special event as it is the last time our current Year 12s will be at a whole school event. I am very much looking forward to seeing the Prep students walk in with the Year 12s. As usual there will also be some fabulous musical performances from our College Concert Band. We will also be announcing our College Captains for 2019. This has been an exhausting process with several high-quality applicants. I encourage all families to come along if you can and would love to see as many people there as possible. Students of the Term Last term I attended a number of Campus assemblies and saw many students receiving awards for outstanding performance in a particular subject and several students being awarded ‘Student of the Term’ for each year level. Congratulations to all of these students. It is great to see so many students working hard and responding to the high expectation we have for them. Kokoda Mr Carboon and Mrs. Hubbard have just returned from the Kokoda Track with a group of senior students and some parents. All made it through safely. What an incredible adventure!! Congratulations to those who took up this enormous challenge and I am very much looking forward to hearing all about the trip. Have a great week. Tony Clark
We are now taking
2019 PREP ENROLMENTS! Do you or a friend have a younger child due to start school next year? Please contact our Avon or Waller Street Campus Office to collect an Enrolment form or book a School Tour.
Avon St Campus: 5762 1646
Waller St Campus: 5762 2600
Principals message continued...
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October Dates to Remember:
2018 Term Dates 8th October –21st December
Monday 15 Year 7-12 Clay Target Championships-Reef Hills Benalla
Tuesday 16 Year 7 Water in the World Excursion
Year 5 Tree Planting Excursion-Winton Wetlands
Intermediate Boys Hume Hockey –Albury
Wednesday 17th OES overnight Mountain Bike Excursion-Warby Ranges
Final Whole School Assembly for Year 12 students-Clarke Street Gymnasium 1.45pm
Monday 22nd State Athletics– Albert Park Melbourne
Year 7 Immunisations Round 2
Years P-2 Swimming Program Monday –Thursday Benalla YMCA
Wednesday 24 Final Day for Year 12 students
Friday 26th Year 7 Boys Hume Basketball-Shepparton Basketball Stadium
Year 7 Immunisation Round 2
Monday 29th Year 8 Girls Hume Basketball-Shepparton
Years P-2 Swimming Program Monday –Thursday Benalla YMCA
A Reminder to Families “1st of September Hats to Remember “ All students are required to wear a navy bucket hat in the yard at recess and lunchtime from the 1st September until the 1st May 2019. Hats can be purchased from your Campus Office for $10
School Immunisation Program: Benalla P12 College
The second round of Year 7 school immunisations is being conducted at this school on Friday 26 October 2018.
The following vaccines will be offered on this day:
These vaccinations are funded as part of the Victorian Secondary Schools Immunisation Program. Should your child miss out on starting their vaccination course this year they will not be eligible to receive them for free in subsequent years in the school program. Consent cards should have already been signed and completed for these vaccinations earlier this year. Please ensure that your child is wearing their sports uniform or a short sleeve shirt on the vaccination day (without any long sleeved layers underneath), this will enable a smooth vaccination process. If your Year 7 child missed the first dose of vaccines please contact council’s immunisation team on 1800 655 360 to obtain a consent card (if consent card previously not returned). Council can administer the first dose of vaccines at school if we have a signed consent card. To complete the vaccine course, students must attend a council immunisation session or their GP, 6 months after dose 1 was given. If your child has been vaccinated elsewhere and you have not already done so, please notify council’s immunisation team on 1800 655 360. If you DO NOT wish for your child to receive any further vaccinations or if you have any enquiries about the program or your child’s vaccinations, please contact Wodonga Council’s Immunisation Team on 1800 655 360.
YEAR LEVEL VACCINES OFFERED
YEAR 7 MALE & FEMALE STUDENTS GARDASIL9 (HPV) DOSE 2 FINAL DOSE
Years F-4 Avon & Waller Street Campus News
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Congratulations to our Term 4 Campus Leaders. Pictured above with Mrs Treacy are Kaelen, Ryder, Jacinta and Kye.
Congratulations to all of our Term 3 Award Winners. Above left are our Students of the Term, well done Ella, Riley, Kaelen, Alex, Liamm Sebastian, Amelia, Charli, Isabelle, Lilly Xavier and Azaala.
Above right are our Specialist Award winners: Boden (Lote) Jake ( Art) Zhixian (PE) Caitlin and Charlotte (Music) and Isabelle, Lashaya and Tyler (Literacy)
Our PBS award winners are pictured left. Well done Dylan, Baeu and Jonty.
Congratulations also goes to our below students who received awards after recently competing in the Benalla District Athletics
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Congratulations Zhixian who was last months Ray White Award winner.
Years F-4 Waller Street Campus News
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Congratulations and well done to all students who recently competed in the Benalla and District Athletics. Pictured above are our Waller Street Award winners. 8 and 9 Year Old Boys: Kyle, Oliver, Bill, Liam 8 and 9 Year Old Girls: Kaleigh, Zara, Christina, Danielle, Amelia, Bronwyn 10 Year Old Boys: Xavier, Thomas, Daniel, Cooper, Billy, Mitchell, Dean, Ryan 10 Year Old Girls: Charli, Jody,
WALLER STREET SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB LOOP ORDERS
The 2018 Scholastic Book Club catalogues have been distributed to all students at Waller St Campus. Students and parents are reminded that all book orders must be submitted online through Scholastic Book Club Loop Orders by Wednesday,24th October 2018. Details re ordering are located on the back page of the Scholastic Book Club catalogue.
Congratulations to our Waller Street Campus Leaders for Term 4. Well done Xavier, Evie, Laura and Patrick
Footy Colours Day at Waller
All the students had lots of fun at the Footy Colours day on the last day term 3. Sporting activities included an egg and spoon race, 3 legged race, bowling, bouche, handballing into buckets, skip-ping, gum boot tossing to name a few. After a competitive couple of hours, Hotham were the victors on the day. Well Done to everyone who participated
Year 5-9 Faithfull Street Campus News
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Paid Part-Time Work Graduates
Congratulations to our Year 9 students, Chloe Glazebrook and Brodie Simpson, who graduated from the second Paid Part Time Work Program offered by the Tomorrow:Today Foundation this year. A total of 12 Benalla P-12 Students have now undertaken this work-readiness program in 2019. At a ceremony held at Benalla Library, students were asked questions about what they had gained from the program. Sally Matheson, Education Benalla Program Manager, asked Brodie about what he had learnt from guest speakers such as Kyle Medley from ‘The Personnel Group’. Brodie explained that he knew more about the importance of good presentation and how employers really take notice of this. Chloe also spoke about how the program helped her understand more about an employee’s rights in the workplace. Both our students participated enthusiastically in the PPTW program and were excellent ambassadors for Benalla P-12 College.
Sue Oakley Pathways to Retention Coordinator
Congratulations to all the Year 8 students who received awards for demonstrating school values.
Pictured above is Ty Bozanich Above right Award winners are: Stephen Batman, Darcy Edgar, Clayton Morgan, Matthew Johnson, Dylan Brain and Jack Gibson. Pictured right are: Isabelle Fowles , Keeley Skepper, Emmily Westbury and Kelsey Bradshaw and Tayissa Gray
Year 5-9 Faithfull Street Campus News
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Year 8 Hut Building On Tuesday 4th September the Year 8 Outdoors class visited Reef Hills State Park to practice their hut building skills in preparation for their Survival Camp. The students used the opportunity to work together and build on their knowledge of how to create a sturdy and protective hut. Student’s huts were put to the water test, with few making it through.
Year 8 Survival Camp The Year 8 Outdoors class experienced beautiful weather for their overnight Survival Camp on Monday 17 th September. Students were only allowed to take minimal clothing, food and equipment with them having to make their own shelter to sleep under. On arrival students practiced their knot tying, and gathered essential firewood to last throughout the afternoon and evening. They then split into their tarp groups and the great task was underway to create the best, and most protective shelter. Each group approached their shelter differently and it was brilliant to see some creative and genius ideas arise. With bleary eyes and hungry stomachs, the students warmed themselves up by the fire, whilst a big breakfast was cooked up for all to enjoy and celebrate surviving the night. Students learnt the importance of making sure you are prepared and organised when in the outdoors. Their survival tips are to ensure you have the correct equipment and clothing, as well the skills to make a fire and shelter with limited resources.
Year 9 Mount Samaria Hike On Monday 10th September the year 9 outdoors classes headed off to Mount Samaria State Park to begin their hiking trip, with a focus being on the values and purpose of Parks within Victoria. The class started their hike from Spring Creek Sawmill on a very cool
morning, they then walked to Back Creek Falls, allowing some time to explore the area. After some much needed lunch the group walked to their overnight campsite at Wild Dog Creek Falls. The group used the night to play some games against another school camping the night, and roasted marshmallows by the fire. Tuesday allowed the students to appreciate the beautiful area surrounding us,
from the viewing platform at Wild Dog Creek Falls to the view from the Summit of Mount Samaria. The students developed their appreciation for the natural environment that we are so lucky to have access to, and furthered their understanding of the value of Parks in
our country.
Years 10-12 Barkly Street Campus News
Every day counts, even when your child is anxious
Further Assistance with School Attendance. Sometimes you may need assistance from professionals who can help anxious children. Discuss your concerns with relevant teachers or wellbeing staff at your child’s campus. They can help address any school-based issues, refer your child to school counselling services and make recommendations about professional support. Alternatively, you could seek support from your GP who can assist with a referral to a mental health professional such as a psychologist, psychiatrist or therapist. They can help your child overcome their anxiety using mindfulness, improve self-confidence and self-esteem and helping children change the way they think about difficult situations. During the school holidays, is the perfect time to put this strategy into place, so your child will get the assistance that they need.
Help us to help you, please contact one of our Wellbeing team, Craig, Lou, Bron or Scott to assist with your child and their attendance.
Barkly St Campus -Craig Carley 5761 2888 Waller St Campus -Bron Greig 5762 2600
Faithfull St Campus -Lou McCloskey 5761 2777
Avon St Campus -Scott Greig 5762 1646
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On the last day of Term 3 we had our awards assembly for the term. We celebrated and congratulated the many students that received certificates for having 100% attendance and also congratulated those students that had outstanding attendance which is attendance more than 90%. Every day counts and it is great to see many students following this mantra. We also passed out commendation certificates for each subject area and then awarded certificates to the students of the term. Congratulations to: Year 10 – Ebony Mathieson & Zoe Lefebvre-Thivillier Year 11 – Katheryn Gervasoni & Melanie Stretton Year 12 –Nick Neilson The Year 12 students are quickly closing in on their last day, October 24th and are also closing in on their exams. It is a busy time of the year for our students and we wish them well with their studies. The Kokoda students, staff and parent support participants have returned from a successful trek again this year. Congratulations to the following students, staff and parent participants. Students: William Grundy, Evan Dowe, Zac Blyss, Ben Wheeler , Louis Chivers, Taylah Grubissa, Declan Chibnall, Stevan Sovacki, Kurtis Thurston, Tom Rial, Adam Walsh, Daniel Pullicino. Parents: Anthony Rial, Brian Walsh. Staff: Sheree Hubbard and James Carboon.
Save the dates…….. The Year 10 & 11 presentation evening is being held on Wednesday December 12th at the Lakeside Community Centre starting at 6:30pm. All year 10 & 11 students and parents are encouraged to attend to celebrate student achievement. The Year 12 Graduation evening is taking place at the BPAC on Tuesday December 18th starting at 7:00pm. All parents and guests are encouraged to be seated by 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start.
With the warmer months ahead all students are encouraged to wear sun protection when outdoors and use shaded areas where possible. Sun cream is available at school for students to access. Students are encouraged to stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day. We will continue to have high expectations about our uniform and expect all students to be in full school uniform. Support can be provided for this upon request. The senior school building is taking shape and is on track to be finished by the end of the year and will be ready for use at the start of 2019. Paul Challis Assistant Principal Barkly Campus
Years 10-12 Barkly Street Campus News
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YEAR 11 HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT – REAL CARE PROGRAM
The Unit 2 Health and Human Development class have just embarked on an experience that could change their lives. They get to find out what it would be like as a teenage parent. Recently the students experienced what it might be like to be pregnant. In class each student took turns at wearing the Real Care Pregnancy Profile Simulator (Pregnant Belly Suit) for a small period of time. While wearing the suit many performed basic tasks such as sitting down on a chair, standing up from the ground and bending down to pick up an object off the ground. Some handled the tasks with ease and others found it somewhat challenging and comical. The Real Care Program involves each student looking after an amazingly realistic infant simulator for a period of 4 days that offers learning by doing. It allows for students to gain a greater understanding of the roles and responsibilities of parenting and the needs of infants. Throughout the baby’s care it requires feeding, burping, rocking and nappy changing. It also must not be dropped or shaken and the head must always be supported, just like a ‘real’ baby. The program is intended to help students understand that: Each infant is unique and requires a great deal of love, time and attention Infants’ demands are unpredictable but must be met promptly Parenting responsibilities impact one’s lifestyle profoundly and should only be taken on by someone prepared for that responsibility The Real Care Program fits into the curriculum nicely by covering the role of parent environment in determining optimal development of children and the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development that occurs throughout infancy. It also makes students conscious of the considerations that need to take place prior to having a baby and the responsibilities that come with parenting. An experience that many of the students have already found to be eye opening.
Ella Woods wearing pregnancy suit while Abby Martin feeds the baby Nicole Lancaster wearing pregnancy profile simulator Benalla P-12 College would also like to thank Maddison Howard and her family for kindly donating a pre-loved pram and assort of baby clothes to the Health and Human Development Real Care Baby program. These will no doubt be used for many years to come and we appreciate the very kind donation. Mrs Hunter Health & Human Development Teacher
Music Winners Congratulations to Zoe Grundy (pictured right) in Year 9 who received 1st Place in 16 Years and Under, Woodwind Section playing flute in the Sheppar-ton Young Instrumentalist Awards during the holidays on flute. (Zoe left)
Years 10-12 Barkly Street Campus News
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Unit 4 Health and Human Development – What have the students have been studying? This term the students have been learning about health and human development in a global context. As a part of their studies they look at the importance of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and how effective aid programs can help achieve these goals by 2030.
Often women and girls in low-middle income countries spend their days missing out on school and paid work to help collect water for the family. This trek can often take hours over rugged conditions, often involving distances of around 6kms a day, with the return walk involving a minimum of 20 litres of
water being carried on their heads or backs. As you can imagine the effects on their health and development is significant. Want to know more…download the ‘SDG’s in action’ app and get involved in social action to make this world a better place.
Photos: Some of the HHD students that competed in a 15L water carrying relay to simulate how heavy and tiring it would be in a developing country just to gain basic and necessary access to clean water. Mrs Hunter Health and Human Development Teacher
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Guidelines for the Final Weeks of Year 12
The last formal day of Year 12 is Wednesday 24 October. Students are encouraged to continue to attend classes after this date until their exam. Teachers will be available to support students during this time. Beliefs
All students should take the opportunity to complete their subjects All students should attempt their final exams unless there are extenuating circumstances All students should attend classes until October 24th Class time in the final weeks of all subjects is important for revision and outcome completion We have high expectations for all of our students
Implementation
Students in VCE, VET and VCAL classes are expected to attend school until October 24th 2018 Classes are expected to involve meaningful work in preparation for the exams or completion of outcomes On a limited case by case basis, VCAL students who have completed their outcomes and competencies, and who have
arranged formal work experience through the college, may be permitted to attend that work experience during the final weeks of classes. Any student who meets this requirement is strongly encouraged to sit exams for their VCE subjects. Parents/Guardians will need to be involved in the approval of these arrangements.
People involved in this process will be;
Subject teachers
Year Level Coordinator, Sub-School Leader and Assistant Principal
Pathways coordinator
Employers
Parents/guardians
Student
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The booking link is: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=412911
There is a discount for family’s sending more than one student to music camp – they need to speak with Mr Roberts to arrange a booking code. Students wishing to use CSEF money will need to contact Belinda in the office at Shepparton High School: 5821 4322.
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Community News
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COMMUNITY PLAY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 3 - 10 YEARS WANTING TO TRY TENNIS
WHERE - ACKERLY AVE
WHEN - SATURDAY MORNINGS 9.30am TO 11.00am COMMENCING 13th October 2018 BRING - SMOOTH SOLED SHOES, DRINK, HAT, SUNSCREEN TENNIS RACQUETS AVAILABLE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE.
Out of School Hours Care
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Enquiries please email: Avon: [email protected] Waller: [email protected]
[email protected] or phone Anne on Fridays at Waller 5762 2600
Monday 15/10 Tuesday 16/10 Wednesday 17/10 Thursday 18/10 Friday 19/10
Activity
Leggo & skipping
Afternoon Tea
Fruit, Fresh sand-wiches, milk & juice.
Activity
Chalk drawing &
Totem tennis Afternoon Tea
Fruit, toast & Spreads milk & juice
Activity
Sandpit & Hama Beads Afternoon Tea
Fruit, cereal, milk & juice.
Activity
Football & board games Afternoon Tea
Fruit, party pies & sausage rolls milk & juice.
Activity
Play dough & playground Afternoon Tea
Fruit, Dry biscuits and spreads milk & juice.
Monday 22/10 Tuesday 23/10 Wednesday 24/10 Thursday 25/10 Friday 26/10
Activity
Basketball & origa-mi. Afternoon Tea
Fruit, cereal, milk and juice.
Activity
Sandpit & Lego
Afternoon Tea
Fruit, biscuits & spreads, milk & juice.
Activity
Cricket & Hama beads. Afternoon Tea
Fruit, fairy bread, milk & juice.
Activity
Baking & Skipping. Afternoon Tea
Fruit, 2 minute noo-dles, milk & juice.
Activity
Totem tennis & drawing Afternoon Tea
Fruit, muffins, milk & juice.
Vacation Care – one again we had a very successful Vacation care program. The weath-er was wonderful and the children were able to enjoy many activities outside. A popular day was the petting animal farm, where we had a range of farm animals brought to the school for the children to hold and cuddle. What a great day! CHILD CARE SUBSIDY CCS– effective 2nd July 2018 Just a note to families that due to the new CCS, we have been required to change our computer program which runs our school accounts. This program is called Xplor. Many families have created a password for this program, which can be used to check accounts and bookings. Families are also required to sign the Client Writ-ten Agreement (CWA), in the Xplor program, to confirm that your child is using the service and agree to the fees. Child Care Assessment - The Department of Human Services has developed a set of instructions to help families with completing their online Child Care Subsidy assessment. These instructions are available on the Department of Human Services website Please go to: https://docs.education.gov.au/node/50681
Mon 15/10 Tues 16/10 Wed 17/10 Thurs 18/10 Fri 19/10
Activity
Elastics &
Sand art Afternoon tea
Fruit, yoghurt, milk & juice
Activity
Fruit Salad
& zoob Afternoon tea
Fruit, noodles , milk & juice
Activity
Golden child & play dough
Afternoon tea
Fruit, kabana & cheese, milk & juice
Activity
Ball games & col-ouring
Afternoon tea
Fruit, jelly, milk & juice
Activity
Play dough & lego
Afternoon tea
Fruit, pancakes, milk & juice
Mon 22/10 Tues 23/10 Wed 24/10 Thurs 25/10 Fri 26/10
Activity
Basketball & bub-bles
Afternoon tea
Fruit, cereal, milk & juice
Activity
Totem tennis & jig-saw
Afternoon tea
Fruit, dry biscuits & spreads, milk &
juice
Activity
Skipping & colour-ing
Afternoon tea
Fruit, Fairy bread, milk & juice
Activity
Sandpit & hama beads
Afternoon tea
Fruit, raisin toast, milk & juice
Activity
Dance & cricket Afternoon tea
Fruit, sandwiches, milk & juice
Waller Campus: 0407 715 660
Avon Campus: 0428 014 133