Newsletter P.O Box 82 Timboon 3268 Telephone: (03)5598 3381 Fax: (03)5598 3507 Email: timboon.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: http://www.timboonp12.vic.edu.au School Council President: Chris Hibburt School Captains: Brittany Lindsay, Nathan Hunt, Angus Dalziel, Joanna Couch, Tain Selten, Chester Gardner

TSPA President: Katrina Currell

Date: Thursday, 26th June, 2014 Edition: 14:19

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

The rough weather on Monday has created a significant holiday workload with several trees now requiring removal. On the positive side our buildings remained dry and safe.

The windy weather has highlighted the conditions that our bus drivers face daily and I would like to thank the bus companies for the great job they do in getting our students to school safely.

Hopefully the holidays will provide families with an opportunity to rest, recover and prepare for a busy term 3.

The community consultation meeting for our school rebuild will be held on Monday 21

st July at 7:30 in the Library.

Concepts, ideas and proposals can be presented at this meeting. Remember, this is your school, your contribution and ideas are valued.

Boys corded shorts and trousers can be ordered and purchased at Taylors Surfodesey Warrnambool by phoning 5562 5681. Laff’s in Manifold St Camperdown stock both short and long pants in the style that has been approved by School Council. Jo-Jo has a small number of shorts in stock.

I would like to wish Sean Fitzpatrick a well-earned long service leave. Matthew Haugh will be taking over Sean’s duties for term 3.

On Friday P-6 families will have the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress during our formal Parent-Teacher interviews. 7-12 Students will receive their reports today and their term 2 will finish at 2:30pm on Friday.

If you want to see what the Vietnam Study Tour is up to, go to the school web page and follow the link to the study tour Facebook page.

All children in P-6 must have a signed consent form in order to do Religious Education instructions. If you have not completed a form, a copy is attached to this newsletter. Copies are also available on the web page. Please remember, no form, no instruction.

If you have any concerns or issues that you wish to discuss with me please feel free to give me a call at school (55983381) or on (0407345324) ROSALIE MOORFIELD PRINCIPAL

Congratulations to the Corangamite Lions soccer team.

World cup champions in the making.

TIMBOON SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND A AND B BUILDING ARE PEANUT AND TREE NUT FREE ZONES

Calendar: June 27

th P-6 Parent Teacher Interviews

(Pupils attend with Parents) 27

th Peer Support Excursion

27th

End of Term 2 (2:30pm finish) July 14

th 1

st Day Term 3

16th

Tri-Sports 5-6 (Terang) 17

th State Cross Country

21st

School/Community meeting on buildings 7:30pm “The Library”

21st

HSSSD Basketball 21

st Biolab Excursion Year 5.

23rd

Barwon Prison VCE Excursion 23

rd Cyber Smart workshops. Students/Parent/Staff

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORTS Personal Leave: In term 3 I will be on personal leave. Matthew Haugh will be my replacement for the term. I wish you all successful term 3 and I look forward to returning in term 4. Reports: Students will receive their mid year reports today. It is important that you and child take the time to reflect on their efforts made during the first half of the year. Please contact teachers if you wish to follow up further regarding your childs progress.

Our annual Kidsmatter Day will be Held on Wednesday the 3

rd of

September. This day is now a special day in our school calendar. It’s a day that we focus strongly on health and wellbeing. If you are a part of an organisation/business that you feel could offer something to this day, please contact Matt Haugh or Gemma Collins at the school on 55983381. More information regarding this day will begin to follow shortly.

Cybersmart Workshops Coming term 3: We are pleased to announce that we have secured The Australian Communications and Media Authority (the ACMA) to deliver a series of Cybersafety workshops to our school community on Wednesday July 23

rd.

Type of presentation Requested start time

Student (conducted during the day and runs for approximately 60 minutes and suitable for yrs 3-6 or 7-10)

12:00pm-1:00pm (Year 5 & 6)

Student (conducted during the last period of the day and runs for approximately 60 minutes and suitable for yrs 3-6 or 7-10)

2:00pm-3:00pm (Year 7-10)

Staff (runs for approximately 75 minutes and scheduled at the end of the school day)

3:45pm-4:45pm

Parent (runs for approximately 90 minutes and can be scheduled anytime between 5.30pm and 7.00pm)

10:00am-11:00am

On Monday morning our Year 7/8 Cow Create Careers elective students were provided with a diverse range of guest speakers making their mark in Agriculture. The five presenters spoke about their paths to their current positions, including career aspirations, subject choices at school, university or training pathways, what was involved in their jobs today. The speakers included Amy Marlow, The Vet Group; Camille Haymes, Murray Goulburn; Kelly Sommerville, Reid Stockfeeds; Andy Powell, farmer and Port Campbell Discussion Group leader; and Sam Howard, farmer and formerly an Economist at Dairy NZ. And remember:

SEAN FITZPATRICK ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL We are just beginning our Kinder to School transition process. Our school classrooms hosted last week’s Kinder meeting for parents to make themselves familiar with what it mans to be ‘school ready.’ Over the next few months many visits and activities will take place between the Timboon Kinder and our school. These include buddy sessions, where our current preps work with kinder students, parent information meetings, kinder classes in our prep rooms and student orientation visits. We are also offering guided tours around the campus for parents who are considering enrolling students here in 2015. The dates and times for these tours are: Thursday 24th July at 9:30 am, Tuesday 5th August at 9:30 am, Friday 15th August at 9:30 am and also on Open Morning 27th of August at 9:30. To take part in a tour simply ring the office on 55983381 and register for a tour that suits. If you know of any families who are not currently attending Timboon District Kinder but may be interested in taking part in our transition could you please let them know about the tours. Our Prep to Grade 6 reports were distributed home on Tuesday 24th June. Written reports will provide families with an indication of what your child has achieved, what they will next be working on and what both school and home can do to support this. Many parents find it difficult to understand that for a child achieving at their grade level they will receive a ‘C.’ This means that most students performing well, learning and understanding the work that is introduced to them a grading of “C’ is expected. Higher or lower gradings are an indication of working above or below the expected standard for that year level. In other words ‘C’ means they are right on target. In the report envelope there will also be a letter indicating the time allocated on June 27th for you to attend a Parent teacher interview. THIS IS A PUPIL FREE DAY. If you find that the time doesn’t suit or you are unable to come in on that day, please contact the school so alternate arrangements can be made. Families with a student in year 6B will have their interview day on Friday 18th July as Mr Venn is unavailable this week. We have had a number of incidents at the morning bus stops, while students are waiting for the bus to arrive. These include: teasing, daring to run over the road, pushing, not waiting back at the safe distance and general misbehaviour. It is the responsibility of parents to supervise your child while they are at the bus stop. For more information on this please refer to our Bus Manual on the website. While on the bus topic, please ensure that any changes to your bus arrangements are accompanied by a note. Without this in place we will follow whatever the current arrangement is. We do not accept a child

telling us that this is what they think is meant to happen on this night. School starts at 8:55 daily. Our staff begin their supervision 15 minutes prior to this. If your child arrives at school before this time they will not be supervised. ANDREA TAYLOR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Friday Night Rock Climbing.

We will be running several Friday night indoor rock climbing trips during Term 3 as we have done in previous years. The cost will be a minimum covering a school discounted entry to “The Rock” indoor rock climbing centre in Geelong and 20 seater bus hire. The school can supply harnesses and may be able to supply climbing shoes, depending on size. Last year the cost were $35 per person, it may be possible for parent volunteers, particularly females could come as a member of staff. These are trips for students who enjoyed the rock climbing on the year 9 camps and would like to do more. These trips were originally an extension to our year 9 program but they are in no way compulsory. Other students and/or parents who would like to try indoor rock climbing are encouraged to come along and would be welcome. Younger students would need to come with an older sibling or parent who is prepared to belay them. Places are limited on the bus so it will be first in best dressed. The bus will leave Timboon as soon as practical after the school buses about 3:40 pm. We will stop at Waurn Ponds where a variety of takeaway franchises are available for an early tea. We climb from about 6 to 8:30 pm, and return to Timboon about 10:30 pm. The proposed dates at this stage are Friday 25th of July Friday 8th of August Friday 22nd of August

Friday 12th of September Bouldering Competition? Please give your name to Mr Graesser if you are interested.

PARENT CLUB NEWS TSPA PARENTS SAY Love to hear from you! Name: ___________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________ TSPA MINI MINUTES The cook book. There will be copies available from shops until sold out and also from the school. We will be considering always having copies available. ARTSHOW/AUCTION: Friday 24

th October, at the school hall.

More details as they are finalised in the next few months. Lucky door prizes, raffle, and lots more to look forward too. Kids matter day: September, 3

rd: and we will need helpers for

the BBQ lunches on the day. We are considering doing the pre ordered lunches as per last year. Next Meeting: Wednesday, 16

th July, at 11am at the school

library. This is so any parents who are around the school during the morning are welcome to come along, as not all can make night meetings. Also, please email or txt me if there are nights/days that suit as we can be very flexible about when to have our meetings. Anne Rosolin (secretary) mob 0409029464 or

tspa@live.com.au

CANTEEN ROSTER

TERM 3 WEEK 1 (14

th- 18

th July)

Mon 14th

Peta Williams Tues 15

th Julie Gass Wendy Gillies

Wed 16th

Katie Millard Thurs 17

th Michelle Gristede Anne Rosolin

Fri 18th

Melinda Drysdale Samantha Hamilton (12:00 – 2:00pm Volunteer Required) WEEK 2 (21

st – 25

th July)

Mon 21st

Joy Morden Tues 22

nd Sarah Keating Sheryn Vogels

Wed 23rd

Debra Scholte Thurs 24

th Sarah Cumming Glenda Gardner

Fri 25th

Janice Linsday Sharon Cotton (12:00 – 2:00pm Volunteer Required)

FOR SALE Very cute Guinea Pigs $7 each or $10 for two. Some are multi coloured. PHONE: Mel and Melinda 5598 6234 ____________________________________ FREE TO GOOD HOME – N.Z Hunterway x pups, 8 weeks old PHONE: 0488 954 467 ___________________________________ *WANTED - LOUVRE WINDOW. Thankyou Therese Matthews for donating her dis-used cubby to be converted to a duck house. We need to put in a Louvre or two to provide air flow. If you have one laying around please ring the office and leave a message for me. Julie Broomhall

FLAT TO RENT in Timboon – one bedroom fully furnished excellent condition for long term, short term or overnight. PHONE: 5598 3864 or 0407 044 889

SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SALE The next second-hand uniform sale will be held on Friday 25

th

July (1:00- 1:50pm in the SEU building.) For enquiries please call Katrina, 5598 3443.

CAREERS NEWS WEEK 10 TERM 2 2014

REMINDERS

‘At Monash’ – 26 June Teaching, Sport/Outdoor Recreation; Book: www.monash.edu/seminars.

‘Focus on Melbourne’ University: 25 June Victorian College of the Arts; Information/bookings

www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events2014

‘University Experience’ at ACU: Information/ registration: www.acu.edu.au/uni-exp.

Monash Computer Games Boot Camp – 5–11 July; https://cgbc.infotech.monash.edu/

Monash Art, Design and Architecture – ph9903 1517, Info: monash.edu/mada/workshops.

Nursing and Midwifery - at Deakin; Info: health-enquire@deakin.edu.au or ph 9251 7777.

A Career with Animals - Healesville Sanctuary, and Werribee Open Range Zoo; Booking: 9285 9406; Info: www.zoo.org.au/whats-on/school-holidays-at-zoos-victoria.

Law at Melbourne – 2 July; www.jd.law.unimelb.edu.au/schools; Info: Yvonne Au, 8344 8879.

OPEN DAYS REMINDER – Universities and other institutions hold Open Days. More details will follow in the first Newsletter in Term 3, however, the dates are provided again here for your diary.

Sat 2 Aug Monash University (Berwick & Peninsula campuses)

Sun 3 Aug Deakin (Warrnambool), Monash (Caulfield, Clayton & Parkville), Swinburne

Sun 10 Aug Australian Catholic Uni (ACU) (Melbourne), Deakin (Geelong), RMIT (Bundoora, Brunswick, City) Sun 17 Aug La Trobe Uni (Bendigo), University of

Melbourne Sun 24 Aug Box Hill Institute, Deakin

(Melbourne), La Trobe (Melbourne), Victoria, Willia Angliss Institute

Sun 31 Aug ACU (Ballarat), Federation Uni (Ballarat & Gippsland)

GAINING A PLACE IN GRADUATE-ENTRY MEDICINE – At the University of Melbourne, medicine is a graduate-entry degree, with applicants first needing to complete a degree including prerequisite studies (eg the University of Melbourne’s B. Biomedicine or the B. Science). Selection to this degree is based on the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT), usually sat in the final year of the undergraduate degree, performance in the undergraduate degree (including completion of prerequisite studies) and an interview. Students attend an interview if they meet the other two criteria. Each criteria is weighted equally by the selection panel. Information:

www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au/study-here/md/application_process. As this is a postgraduate qualification, there is no need to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test. (The UMAT is now only required in Victoria by applicants for Monash undergraduate medicine). Two other graduate-entry medical degrees are offered in Victoria, at Deakin University in Geelong and Monash in Gippsland (Monash also offers the only Victorian undergraduate medical degree). From 2017, at least 50 of the 75 domestic places in the Monash Graduate Entry MBBS will be reserved for students who have completed Monash University’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science. The others will be for students who have completed the following Monash degrees: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including double degrees), Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Science (dependent on the completion of designated units). Selection of students for the Graduate-entry MBBS will include a multiple mini interview; GAMSAT will not be required. Deakin does not specify any undergraduate degree to be completed first, but applicants will need to be equipped to answer questions in the GAMSAT and complete an interview. MONASH UNIVERSTIY NEWS –

Monash VTAC domestic first preferences increased by 4.7% this year (+635), while under-graduate offers of places increased by 3.5%, with 10,866 offers being made.

New courses at Monash for 2015 – Berwick campus will offer the Bachelor of Nursing, Clayton will offer the Diploma of Higher Education – Science, a new City location will offer the Bachelor of International Business, and Peninsula will offer the Bachelor of Education (Honours)Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education.

Monash offered 5,868 scholarships in 2014 – up 37% on 2013.

From 2015, all 4+ year Monash degrees will give an honours qualification. This can lead on to a one year Masters’ degree, with only one year being full-fee.

Selection to the medical imaging degree is expected to include an interview for the 2015 intake.

Year 10 Independence Day - hear about prerequisites, ways to choose a university course and pathways, talk to faculty representatives, take part in workshops. When: 11am-3.30pm, Thurs 3 July (lunch provided); Where: Clayton campus; Register:www.monash.edu/year10-day.

Year 11 Inspiration Day - learn about course options and the difference you can make with

what you study; pathways; choosing a course; participate in workshops. When: 11am-3.30pm, Wed 9 July (lunch provided); Where: Caulfield campus;Register: www.monash.edu/year11-day.

CAREER DISCOVERY IN FASHION AND TEXTILES AT RMIT - Career options in the fashion and textile industries are diverse and multi-faceted. RMIT is aware of the skills and knowledge required by graduates to participate and contribute in today’s highly competitive marketplace. To assist you in selecting the most appropriate program and career option, RMIT Fashion and Textiles will conduct a Career Discovery program; Who: Year 11 & 12; When: 9.30am-4.30pm, 1 – 3 July (3 days); Where: RMIT Brunswick; Cost: $350: Book: 9925 8111; www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au; Course No. S350337. NURSING AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY – Health courses at VU give hands-on experience and learning through scenario-based placements and clinical assessment. Students gain the latest knowledge, skills and experience to be work-ready and career-focussed before graduation. The three-year B. Nursing prepares graduates to be qualified registered nurses recognised by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council. It is also a pathway into paramedicine through the B. Health Science (Paramedic). See: www.vu.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-nursing-hbnb. NOTE: Div 1 Nursing is also offered at ACU, Deakin, Federation, La Trobe, Melbourne, Monash, and RMIT Uni’s. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MARINE CAREERS EXPO – Join the experts for a careers, employment, and training expo at Melbourne Aquarium. The Expo brings together professionals from a variety of industries and tertiary institutions. When: Twilight session 4.30-8pm, Thurs 7 Aug; Where: Sea Life, Melbourne Aquarium; Cost: $20 per person early bird (by 27 June), $25 afterwards; Bookings: 9923 5911, bookings@melbourneaquarium.com.au; Info: www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/schools. INTERNATIONAL COURT RULES DEAKIN LAW STUDENTS BEST IN WORLD – Deakin University has taken one of the world’s most prestigious law student competitions, winning the team’s award in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna. The mock court competition, known as the Vis Moot, is a highly prestigious event, with 290 law schools form around the globe competing. The competition requires students to prepare materials for a hypothetical international commercial law dispute and then argue that case against other teams. IT@DEAKIN – Deakin offers a range IT disciplines, including games design and development, IT security and computer science. The perception of computer games has completely shifted. Games are

now fundamental tools used in sales and marketing, business strategy, education, and science – much more than just entertainment products and graduates are well prepared for careers beyond traditional roles in gaming companies. IT security is suited to students interested in tackling cyber-crime and cyber-security head-on. Graduates with skills in this area are highly sought-after. Computer science focuses on the technological aspects of computing and IT, including development of analytical skills and an understanding of programming and software engineering. INTERESTED IN LOGISTICS? Logistics is about getting materials/foodstuffs to the right place at the right time. The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) Logistics Cadetship is a two year program with recipients employed fulltime with logistics companies while studying for a Certificate IV/Diploma in Logistics. Cadets are released from work to study at Victoria University. Cadets earn a full time wage while studying. If you are looking for a career in business, and are highly organised, this could be the career for you. Info: Leni Carrion, Ph 9646 8590, cadetship@vta.com.au; See: www.vta.com.au. SECURE YOUR PLACE AT LA TROBE BEFORE YOUR ATAR – Don’t forget that La Trobe University’s Aspire Early Admissions Program applications open on Tuesday 1 July. Check out the enrichment program and key dates to apply now. Drew Deppeler 55983381

Timboon Kindergarten Presents …...

7pm Saturday 9th August 2014 Timboon Golf Club

as your inner rock god or goddess. Or anything to do

with music. Tables of 12 - $25 pp

BYO Nibbles, Drinks at bar prices

Ticket Sales – Bronwyn Rantall 0408542530 / Andrea Duro 0439476499

Raffles, auctions, lots of party games, 90 mins of

dancing to covers.

Book your sitters today & dust off your best party gear.

TDHS presents…

TW0 movie nights!!

THURSDAY 3rd

JULY 5pm – 9.30pm

THE GOONIES, PG 114 mins. Yes, the 1985 pirate-treasure

hunting, teen classic…

BACK TO THE FUTURE, PG 116 min. Meet Marty McFly

and the time travelling Delorian car…

AND

THURSDAY 10TH JULY 5pm – 9.30pm

CYBERBULLY, PG 13 + 120 min. Taylor is cyberbullied by

her friends at school and must discover a way to cope.

PITCH PERFECT, PG 112 min. High energy music

performances, a sing-off and great lines. Very funny.

Doors open 4.30pm (free event, no passouts)

Showing in the Conference Room, upstairs @ TDHS, using the data projector, with surround sound…

Byo BEAN BAG OR CUSHION IF YOU LIKE HOT FOOD AND MILKSHAKES WILL

BE PROVIDED DURING INTERMISSION,

POP CORN DURING THE FILM

STRICTLY NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL

THIS IS A SMOKE FREE VENUE

THIS IS A SUPERVISED EVENT

YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 18 NEED SIGNED

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT (forms available at the

door)

Contact Leanne – Youth Worker for enquiries or bookings.

5558 6000

HOLIDAY LIBRARY CHILDREN’S

Come and Join With

Timboon Library & CFA for one hour of

Fun Games

Story Time Craft Activities

for pre-school and primary school aged children

Monday, June 30th @ 1.30pm

Theme: Preparedness

timblib@corangamitelibrary.vic.gov.au