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, 15th May, 2014 Edition: 14:13

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

The Victorian Education Excellence Awards, now in its 12th year, showcases the outstanding contributions made by teachers, principals, business managers and education support staff in Victorian government schools.

Forty-one finalists have been announced across 14 categories for the awards, including individual and team efforts, partnerships with families and communities, curriculum innovation, disability and additional needs, and indigenous education.

This year we have been listed as a finalist in 2 categories; Curriculum Innovation and Outstanding Partnership with Families and Community.

It is a huge honour for all the staff, parents, community groups and students who are involved with our TAP program. It recognises and validates the hard work of the TAP steering committee and the many supporters of this outstanding program.

The awards showcase the very best of what is happening in schools across Victoria and to be listed as one of those schools is a real honour for me, as Principal.

Our program wouldn’t be as successful as it is without the dedicated work of our high-performing professionals and dedicated community support. Thank-you.

Next week is Education Week, please come in and find out a little bit more about our school at the P-6 ‘Open Morning’ on Tuesday and the ‘Timboon On Display’ held on Wednesday evening starting at 7:00pm.

If you cannot make it to these sessions, check out the fabulous article in this week’s Cobden Timboon Coast Times which celebrates the great range of programs offered at our school. 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 Year 11 work experience students who

are completing a full week out in the workforce.

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

Calendar: May 12

th- 16

th Year 11 Work Experience

16th

Gregory Yates P.D Day 16

th Education Excellence Awards

19th

- 23rd

Education Week 19

th Choral Speaking Yr 3-4 Warrnambool

19th

Yr 1 and 2 Place of Wonder 20

th P-6 Open Morning

21st

‘Timboon On Display’ Transition Night 6 - 7

21st

Simultaneous Story time 22

nd Careers in Food & Fibre: Timboon Visit

23rd

District Cross Country 3-6 23

rd 2nd round of immunisations.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORTS

Year 7 2015 ‘Timboon On Display’- on Wednesday the 21st

of May (Education Week) our annual Year 7 Open Night will be

held at the school.

2

nd Round Immunisations: Will be held next Friday the 23

rd of

May for all Year 7 students, Year 8 Boys and Year 10 (catch ups)

CONNECTING AT SCHOOL

Being connected at school is not about having mobile phones and computers. It’s about knowing you can get support, that you will be listened to, and that you can work together with school staff to help your child learn and develop. Working together to care for children is the best way for schools and parents/carers to support children’s mental health.

When schools and parents and carers work together, children find it easier to understand what is expected from them and are better able to manage. They have fewer behaviour problems and do better at school

When parents and carers are connected to school it helps them get support when they need it. Support may come from talking with teachers or other school staff, or from making connections with other parents and carers. Schools help families to connect through having lots of different activities that parents and carers can get involved in

Being connected to the school helps keep parents and carers informed. Parents and carers who are informed about what their children are learning at school and about opportunities to get involved are able to support them better at home

School is a place for adults to make new friends too!

Having opportunities to get to know other parents and carers, to find out how to support your children’s learning, or to get involved in class activities can help parents and carers feel connected to the school.

Good luck to our school in this week’s Education Excellence Awards

And remember:

SEAN FITZPATRICK ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Prep to Grade 6

Open Morning

Tuesday 20th May

All welcome between 9 am and 11am

Year 10s at World Vision Global Leaders Convention Last Thursday nine Year 10 students (Ahliya, Darcy, Kate, Maddie, Matthew, Robert, Taylah, Teagan, and Shanae) and Mrs Frazer caught the VERY early train to Melbourne for the Global Leaders Convention run by World Vision. We listened to inspiring speakers who told us of their passion to help those who suffer from malnutrition in Third World Countries. We watched videos that showed us the everyday life for these people and heard about the plight of children in Rwanda. This year the money raised from World Vision’s 40 hour famine will go towards sustainable programs in Rwanda. We all returned from our day in Melbourne inspired to lead the 40 hour famine (15-17

th August) at Timboon.

Student photo ID cards are available for students in years 7 to 12 from the office. $5 each.

SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SALE

The next second-hand uniform sale will be held on Friday 23rd

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

Writing Books from Prep A

Above: Writing by Caius Cuthell

Above: Writing by Eliza Steinbergs

LIBRARY NEWS The library is currently a busy hive of activity. We have our Book Fair displayed this week and open for sales next week. The money raised from the book fair will be used to purchase books for our students and for the children that we visit in the orphanage in Vietnam. Tuesday May 20

th, is our P-6 open morning. Parents will be able

to enjoy a “cuppa” in the library and at 11.30 participate in an information session run by Nicole Lucas from the Corangamite Library on using all their on-line resources and their website. Nicole is also available to work with people individually. It is advisable to ring the library on 5598 3394 if you wish to book an individual session. Wednesday May 21

st is National Simultaneous Story Time. Port

Campbell playgroup will be visiting for a special story time and then at 11.00am they will be joining Year 3 students to participate in a Video Conference from Taronga Zoo in Sydney. May is National Family Reading Month, as this year P-6 students are recording the time spent reading at home on their “Holy Cheese” daily record sheet. Students can enter a competition on line after participating in the reading month.

VIETNAM

An invitation is extended to all members of the wider school community to participate in a Vietnam experience. This trip will be organised by the same company that operates the school tours. Their theme is: “Open their eyes. Change their life.” Visit the following website to find out more. http://vietnamschooltours.com.au/

As a result of parent enquiries, we are currently seeking expressions of interest to participate in this group. A minimum of 10 people is needed for the tour to operate. I was so impressed with my experiences last year, that l am travelling with the students again this year as are other staff from last year. Teachers pay their own way and give up their holidays to run such trips and the fact that we are all doing so again this year speak volumes for the quality of the trip.

Life in the Science Room (Primary)

Next week is education week and the theme is “Scientists do amazing things.”

As a whole school activity students from Preps to Year

5 are creating Sustainable Sculptures based on a

science theme. At the end of the week there will be a

Primary School Gallery walk, to view each level’s

creative science sculptures.

On Tuesday‘s open morning the Year 6 classes will be

creating lemon batteries in their science lessons.

Did you know that Victoria has six Specialist Science

and Mathematics Centres that offer programs to

primary and secondary students? In Term 3 both Years

5 and 6 will be going to the Biolab program ‘Biocats’ at

Geelong to explore the science behind sport and

health.

Anne Frazer and Nigel Mottram Primary Science Specialists 3-6 Cross Country Congratulations to all of our Year 3-6 students who competed in our annual Cross Country event, last Friday. The runners were sent off from the start, on a course that took them along the Snake Track and through the streets of town, before finishing with a lap of the school oval. It was wonderful to see so many students really pushing themselves along and trying their very best during the run. All students who ran should be very proud of their efforts. A big thank you must go to all of our staff and parent helpers who supervised at checkpoints along the course, encouraging our runners as they worked their way around the course. It was great to also see a good number of parents running with the students and also cheering them on at the finish line. This sort of support is always appreciated by everybody at our school and helps make these events so successful for all involved. Each of our age group events were hotly contested on the day and the following students finished in first place for their age groups. Congratulations everyone! 9 Year old girls – Tahlia Berry 9 Year old boys – Zac Ellemor 10 Year old girls – Susanna Ryan 10 Year old boys – Henry Stansfield 11 Year old girls – Caprice Baillie 11 Year old boys – Rowan Ferguson 12/13 Year old girls – Anna Cole 12/13 Year old boys – Logan Cuthell

The Sam Cunnington Personal Best Award was also presented to an athlete who strived to achieve his/her personal best, or who encouraged others to do their best. This award was presented to Luke Francis, who provided a lot of motivation and encouragement to his fellow runners throughout the event. Well done Luke! The house competition was very close this year, with Halladale being awarded the annual shield. The final scores were Halladale with 264 points, Callaway on 251 points and Narragoort scored 229 points. Matt Haugh P-6 P.E. and Sport Coordinator

CANTEEN ROSTER

TERM 2 WEEK 5 (19

th – 23

rd May)

Mon 19th

Peta Williams Toni-anne McLennan Tues 20

th Julie Gass Wendy Gillies

Wed 21st

Katie Millard Thurs 22

nd Michelle Gristede Anne Rosolin

Fri 23rd

Melinda Drysdale Tamara Haugh (12:00 – 2:00pm Volunteer Required)

WEEK 6 (26

th – 30

th May)

Mon 26th

Joy Morden Tues 27

th Sarah Keating Sheryn Vogels

Wed 28th

Toni-Anne McLennan Thurs 29

th Sarah Cumming Glenda Gardner

Fri 30th

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

CAF NEWS

WEDGES WEDNESDAY We had an amazing response to wedges yesterday.

Please order for next Wednesday by recess. $2.00 per bag

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. Mother’s Day stall: We hope you all enjoyed your presents and Mother’s Day on Sunday. Thank you all for your support of this event and to the parents who assisted on the day. We had a great time helping the children pick something special. The lavender bags sold out really early, (didn’t think they would be so popular), so thanks for supporting those sales as well. Due to your valued support, we made a great profit for this event. WINTER MARKET There could be a winter farmers market held in the school hall, and tspa will have a stall there. Any ideas for the stall are welcome. ARTSHOW/AUCTION: Plans are in the pipeline for an art show/auction in the third term. More details as we progress. It will be a fun night out for the family. Next Meeting: MONDAY, 19

th May, AT 7.30 pm AT THE SCHOOL

ADMIN BUILDING. ALL WELCOME. There will be a mother’s day debrief, deb ball debrief, and discussions of upcoming events. There will also be a short presentation from the PREP teachers at the start of the meeting and a general invitation of the PREP parents to attend this special addition. Anne Rosolin (secretary) mob 0409029464 or tspa@live.com.au

FOR SALE Black Ashton drum kit includes seat, drum stick, symbols, foot peddle and some new skins. All very good condition. No further use $250 PHONE: 0411 791 946 _____________________________________ Pair of “globe” high top shoes/runners. Black leather and suede with green trim. Size 6 USA (5 UK). Worn twice. (Purchased wrong size by mistake) Paid $79.00 will sell for $39:00 PHONE: 5598 6255 or 0429 872 623 _____________________________________ 8 month old Aussie red x bull, bucket reared and tethered $500 1 pair cutthroat Finch $90 Free – Leghorn rooster Craft boxes – wood burned designed, small $10, med $15, large $20 “WANTED please” – to borrow a trailer 6 x 4 for this weekend PHONE: 0498 185 089 ______________________________________ 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

CAREERS

Reminders ‘At Monash’ seminars - Health Science and Social Work13 May; Education and Nursing 20 May; Biomedical Science, Radiography, Nutrition and Dietetics Wed 28, May; Engineering 29 May. More dates and bookings:www.monash.edu/seminars. Explore Deakin University – Parent/student tertiary information; Melbourne Burwood: 6-8pm, 21 May; Geelong Waterfront: 6-8pm, 28 May; www.deakin.edu.au/parent-and-student. University of Melbourne – ‘Focus on Melbourne’ seminars: 27 May Commerce, 28 May Environments, 3 June Science, 4 June Agriculture, 10 June Law, 11 June Engineering/IT, 18 June Conservatorium of Music; 25 June VCA. Info/book www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events2014 UMAT – Registrations close: 6 June; UMAT test date: 30 July 2014. CAREERS IN SPORTS MEDICINE – Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre has Careers in Sports Medicine Evening, introducing the world of sports medicine for Year 10-12’s. Build your awareness of health professionals involved in caring for athletes, whether competing for Australia or exercise for fitness. Sports medicine, nutrition, podiatry, psychology, massage, physiotherapy and exercise physiology will be represented. When: Registration, 6.30-7pm, Wed 28 May; Talks, 7.30-9pm; Where: AAMI Park Stadium, 60 Olympic Blvd, Entrance F, Gate 4, Corporate Entrance, Olympic Room 3; Parking: Eastern Plaza Carpark; Cost: $25, parents free; Registration:www.trybooking.com/EPDE; Info: megan.marshall@opsmc.com.au, www.opsmc.com.au. YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION FOR YEAR 11 – If you are in Year 10, university may seem a long way off, but the decisions you make now about VCE subjects can affect what you are able to study later. Whether you have made up your mind about university or you are undecided, it’s good to get information so you are prepared. A starting point is to see videos from La Trobe University: Year 10 videos. Also see www.vtac.edu.au, then go to CourseLink and set up an account to do some research. (We will do this in Home Group). We will also be using Job Guides and the MyFuture website in Home Group to help in decision making this term. DEAKIN UNIVERSITY PARENT/STUDENT EVENING – Start planning your VCE, university and career. When/Where: Burwood, 6-8pm, May 21, Building I, Lecture Theatre 1A, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood; Geelong Waterfront, 6-8pm, Wed 28 May, Building D, Percy Baxter Lecture Theatre, Gheringhap St, Geelong; Maps and registration: www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/why-choose-deakin/parent-information/parent-and-student RMIT NEWS – RMIT is both a university and a VET provider, with campuses in the City and at Bundoora. RMIT has many opportunities to learn about their courses in the next holiday break.

•CHECK OUT SCIENCE AT RMIT – ‘Science in the City’ is a specialised tour of RMIT’s facilities where students and parents can learn more about science programs. Find out about the wide range if single and double degree science programs available at the city campus including biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, food science, nanotechnology and physics. You will also gain knowledge of career options. When: 11am-1.30pm, Mon 30 June and Mon 22 Sept; Register at: www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover. •RMIT EXPERIENCE DAYS – RMIT has events for Year 10-12students giving insights into life on campus. Mon 30 June, Accounting and Finance, Trades Day; Tues 1 July, Community Justice, Engineering (City), Health and Medical (Bundoora), Journalism and Audio Visual; Wed 2 July, Information Systems and Logistics; Thurs 3 July, Advertising, Marketing and Public

Relations, Engineering (Bundoora), Environment; Fri 4 July, Art & design, Science; Wed 1 Oct, Project Management. Informationand Registration: www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays. •RMIT HOSPITAL LABORATORY VISITS - Hospital laboratory visits are for students interested in careers as medical scientists. Tours give a chance to see the inner workings of a laboratory, and to observe where current students are completing their professional practice. Covering laboratory medicine and nuclear medicine, the sessions are held at major teaching hospitals from 2-11 July. Register: RMIT Medical Sciences, 9925 7075,medicalsciences@rmit.edu.au. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE – ‘My Melbourne’ is the University’s monthly newsletter for future students. It’s a great way to keep up to date with what’s happening at the university and find out about the opportunities for students. Current students contribute to ‘My Melbourne’, so readers find out what it’s really like to be a student at Melbourne. Get tips, learn about experiences, findout about college life. See: blogs.unimelb.edu.au/mymelb. LA TROBE UNIVERSITY NEWS –

•New courses for 2015 are the Bachelor of Commerce and the double qualification, Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws. In addition, the Bachelor of Science and Society, the Bachelor of Creative Arts, and the Bachelor of Media and Communications will be re-designed. •In 2015 there will be a new 4 aggregate point bonus for students completing a 3/4 LOTE subject •A new Early Admissions Program is being introduced (Aspire Program). Conditional offers will be awarded on the basis of a school principal’s recommendation, and the applicant’s demonstrated non-academic contribution and leadership, based on the requirement of a minimum ATAR of 50.3 (some exceptions apply), the applicant’s VTAC application for the course, and an application to La Trobe. Applications open on 1 July and close on 31 August, 2014.Offers made in September. Program updates: www.latrobe.edu.au/aspire. •La Trobe is moving to two Colleges, away from five faculties. They will be The Social Science, Arts and Communications and Law College, and the Science, Health and Engineering College. •Some Health Science degrees will be re-named Applied Science degrees. Eg B. Health Science/B. Podiatry will become B. Applied Science/B. Podiatry. WHAT IS AN ACTUARY? Many people have never heard of actuarial studies, and have no idea what an actuary does. Actuaries are responsible for identifying, analysing and assessing risk. They determine the likelihood of risk to ensure an organisation’s safeguards and they advise on the potential consequences of risk. This is done by creating mathematical models using past data and the actuary’s own knowledge and experience. These models are used to generate future scenarios in order to determine how likely and how severe future risks may be. Actuaries traditionally work in consulting, banking, superannuation, stockbroking, insurance and investment and can also find work in consumer behaviour analysis and developing areas like environmental studies, climate change and genetics. At Monash University you can study actuarial studies as part of the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Economics, and at the University of Melbourne in the Bachelor of Commerce. Pre-requisite subjects are 3/4 English (any) and 3/4 Maths Methods. Website of the professional body, Actuarial Institute of Australia: www.actuaries.asn.au/default.aspx. AVIATION CAREERS EXPO – If you want to find out more about Swinburne’s aviation courses for 2015, attend the Aviation Careers Expo. Representatives from CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, from some of Australia’s top aviation organisations and major airlines will attend. When: 5.30pm, Mon 2 June; Where: Hawthorn campus; Register by Fri 30 May: Online registration.

FLYING TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP – The Royal Victorian Aero Club with the 460 Bomber Squadron Scholarship Trust is offering a flight training scholarship designed to take the successful candidate to the GEPT stage of the Private Pilot’s Licence. Terms and conditions are available at www.rvac.com.au; application forms are available at the Royal Victorian Aero Club at Moorabbin Airport, ph 85867777. Drew Deppeler 55983381

TIMBOON BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

SENIOR WINTER SEASON

Commences on Monday 2nd June

Team and individual entries are now being taken for:

A grade men

B grade men

Women’s

Closing date for entries is 16th May

Call 0428 124 437 to register, or the stadium on 55983445

FUN WALK AND BBQ AT MOREHOUSE BRIDGE

Friday the 16th May from 5.30pm All welcome

BBQ provided. Please bring your own seat, drinks and torches. Appropriate footwear is essential.

Late afternoon walk starting at 4.30pm if weather permits to see the remnant tree ferns once

abundant in the area. Organised by Curdies Valley Landcare Group

ATTENTION: Terang & District Netball Association are entering an u15 and u17 netball team in the association champs held in Ballarat on the 15th of June. Open to everyone from the surrounding areas. Try outs are next Tuesday 6pm at the Terang stadium. Spread the word and make sure you come along. If you have any questions feel free to call/message me on 0428024545

Now taking names for children looking to play either

Soccer u10/u14 or Netball. Looking to begin competitions

Last week of May

Phone the Centre on 55983445, Michael on 0417366231

or call in to fill out details.

COST: $30.00 registration $4.00/game

Timboon Homework Group

3.30- 5.30pm Every Monday during school terms

Years 6 and up welcome Timboon Library

Afternoon tea provided Access to computers, iPads, internet, and

importantly, assistance if needed. $2 per child

Come every week or just when needed Contact Debbie on 55943448 for more information

and bookings 11 Jayarra Street Simpson 3266

Email office@simpsondcc.com.au www.simpsondcc.com.au

Secret Boys Business* You and your son are invited to this fun, fast moving workshop, which will explore both the physical & emotional changes that occur around the time of puberty. All parents & sons aged 10 – 12 years are encouraged to take part in this 3-hour workshop.

Or Friday 23rd May Education Room 6.00 – 9.00pm

Cost: $10.00 per couple Sandwiches & fruit platter provided.

To reserve your place please phone Timboon & District Healthcare 55586000

YEAR 7: RAVE – Resilience, Assertiveness, Values and Esteem. From the 23

rd May for 5 sessions.

This program builds awareness in students about resilience, and how we can begin to react differently to situations by becoming aware of our thoughts, feelings and habits. We discuss coping techniques, dealing with conflict, communication, values and ways to build self-esteem and acceptance. YEAR 8: ME, MYSELF & I. From the 30

th April for 5 sessions.

This program follows on from RAVE, and continues to focus on the relationships between the personal self and others using mindfulness, self-acceptance, communication techniques, values, acceptable behaviour from the self and others, self-care and where to go when you need help. The programs are delivered by Leanne Corkran, the Youth Worker and each runs for 5 sessions. Both programs are fun, and provide a great deal of discussion. As a group we build a safe place where people can express their thoughts without judgements. We encourage respect and confidentiality in the students. If you have any questions about either program, or you want to continue this work privately, please contact Leanne at Timboon & District Healthcare on 5558 6000.

Hi everyone, I am travelling to Vietnam again on the 23rd June with a

school group. We are visiting the Bo de Pagoda Orphanage while we

are there.

The orphanage was constructed on site in 1986 and currently there are 151 children (all orphans) and 50 elderly residents who are part of this complex. The all female monks provide shelter and food for the infants. A good majority of this is donated by groups/pilgrims etc. Food stuffs (eg - powdered milk) and basic necessities (nappies, vitamins) are most welcome and necessary.

I would like to take some health related goods with me. Some suggestions for donations include–

Antiseptic cream

Baby formula

Baby nappy rash cream

Children’s Panadol

Toothpaste. Children’s clothing would also be appreciated.

If you can help - please leave in the basket in the staff tea room. You can also leave

donations at the school office.

Amanda Nash