Important Dates To RememberWednesday 23rd July Year 3 and 4 Zoo Excursion.Thursday 31st July Book Club Orders Due.Friday 1st August OR 4th August College Athletics Day.Monday 8th – Thursday 18th September P – 4 Swimming Program.Tuesday 9th September First Aid Training for staff: School finishes at 1.30 pm.

A BUSY TERM AHEAD:

Term three has commenced very well. It is great to see that all students immediately slot back into their learning routines as soon as school starts back after the holiday vacation. This term is most important for our Year 12 students as they complete their studies prior to their exams in Term 4. As we continually say, it is very important that students are at school every single day, apart when they are ill and to be on-time for school. Being ‘on-time’ means being at school prior to the 9.00 am bell.

NEW SCHOOL GYMNASIUM:

Our new gym has now been completed and is almost ready for the College to use. In the coming weeks, once the final touch ups are sorted out, a College Assembly will be held in the new gym. At the moment, a new access driveway leading to the gym is being constructed. Families are reminded that the car parks are out of bounds for non-staffing members to park in. No students or families should enter the area where the new road is being constructed.

WELCOME TO THE NEW AUTISM SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:

The Principal for the new Jennings Street Autism School, Mrs Rosie Hayes, commenced in her new role last week. Until Stage 1 buildings are complete, Mrs Hayes will be working in our College Office. The new P - 12 Autism School will be warmly welcomed by families of autistic children throughout the western suburbs of Melbourne. It will be several years before the

new school provided for students at all levels. It will commence in 2015 with a ‘Middle Years’ Program.

ATHLETICS DAY:

The College Athletics Day is planned for Friday 1 st

August. If the weather is not suitable on 1st

August the Athletics Day will be Monday 4th

August. We hope as many families as possible are able to join us for the Athletics Day and cheer on the students.

CURRICULUM DAY POSTPONED:

Families please note, the Curriculum Day due to be held on Monday 11th August has been postponed. A new date will be arranged shortly. It is likely that the new date will be in Term 4. As soon as the new date is decided it will be published in the Newsletter.

SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL REVIEW:

This Term our College ‘Review’ is being held. This is something that occurs in all schools across the state every four years. When a ‘Review’ takes place the Education Department employs a number of people to spend time examining the curriculum, school data, school operations, school programs and school policies. Our ‘Review’ will be conducted in the week commencing 18th August and our two Reviewers are Mr Peter Gannon and Mr Chris Wardlaw. Last Friday morning Mr Gannon spent time visiting all three Learning Communities and meeting with the College Executive. We look forward to Mr Gannon and Mr Wardlaw assisting the College prepare a plan for the next four years which will enhance the teaching, learning and

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

laverton.p12.co@edumail.vic.gov.auwww.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au

Contact Details:91 Bladin Street

Laverton Vic 3028Phone: 9369 1833

Fax: 9369 4104

College Newsletter22nd July, 2014

Issue No: 11

developments which have taken place in recent years.

Have a great week Neil SproalCollege Principal

Reminders:1. No dogs are permitted in the school

grounds at any time.2. Laverton College car parks are designated

for staff parking only.3. Parents and visitors to the school are

requested to avoid smoking in the vicinity of the school. Smoking is not permitted in the school grounds.

4. All visitors are asked to report to the main College Office before proceeding to a Learning Community.

5. Students are not permitted to use mobile phones whilst at school. Phones will be confiscated. Families wishing to make contact with their son or daughter during the day should phone the College Office for assistance.

6. Laverton College expects all students to follow our ‘Respectful Behaviour / Respectful Language’ Policy every day whilst at school and going to and from school.

Neil SproalCollege Principal

BUS ROUTE CHANGES:

Students that travel to and from school using Bus Route 400, changes to this service will take effect Sunday 27th July, 2014. For updated timetables please phone PTV 1800 800 007 or visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables

NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:

Don’t miss the latest newsletter. You can subscribe to receive our latest newsletter just by visiting the College website www.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au and click on the ‘subscribe to newsletter’ on the home page.

UPDATE DETAILS:

Did you move during the holidays?Have you upgraded your phone and got a new number?

Please remember to contact the school to advise of any changes to your details.

LATENESS/ABSENTEEISM:

We encourage all parents to maximize their children’s learning opportunities by ensuring that students miss as little school as possible. Students who are regularly late to school miss the important class interactions and activities that occur at the start of the day. Additionally, students who are regularly absent from school are jeopardizing their educational progress, especially in the vital areas of Literacy and Numeracy. A student who is absent from school for 20-25 days in a year is effectively missing half a term or 5 weeks of schooling. Please help us to help your child by ensuring that she/he misses as little school as possible.

SENIOR INTERSCHOOL SPORTS:

On Monday 23rd of June, three teams of Senior Laverton P - 12 College students participated in interschool sports. For many of the Year 12s, it was their last chance to take part in interschool sport. Overall the results weren’t favourable to Laverton but it was an enjoyable

day. A big thank you to Ms Purcell for supervising the table tennis.

BOOK DONATION:

9 – 12 NEWS:

PREP – 4 NEWS:

A special thank you is extended to Mr Lishman for the donation of 100+ books. These books have been distributed across the College for the enjoyment of all students.

SWIMMING PROGRAM:

The Prep - 4 Learning Community will be running a swimming program for interested students in the last nine days of term – 8th September until 18th September. Permission notes will be sent home shortly.

PREP – 4 ASSEMBLIES:

As we have expanded the teaching areas in the Years 3 and 4 area, the Prep - 4 assembly will now be held in the red room. (in the Grade 1 and 2 areas).

Assemblies will commence once the new Hall is available.

WINTER UNIFORM:

A plain navy blue beanie may be worn this term. Windcheaters must not have a hood on them. Plain black runners are recommended for everyday wear but if wearing black leather school shoes please bring a pair of runners to change into for sport.

BREAKFAST CLUB:

Breakfast Club is held between 8.15 am -8.45 am. Children will be able to get extra toast or raisin bread

before school each morning.

SPORT:

It is important that students wear the correct shoes for participating in sport (i.e. runners) so that they do not injure themselves. Runners can be brought along in their bag and changed into before the sport class. At the end of sport the students can put their school shoes back on.

MEDICAL ALERT AND SPORT ALERTS:

If your child cannot participate in sport or has a medical reason (i.e broken arm etc.) we need a note advising the reason and the length of time

the student will not be able to participate (sport/running around etc.).

The student will then be issued with a “Sport Alert” or “Medical Alert” badge which they will wear while at school. They must collect it before school and at the end of the day return it to the Prep - 4 office.

If your child suffers from asthma they must have an updated Asthma plan and their medication/puffer/spacer handed into the Prep - 4 office for use at school.

PREP - 4 ATTENDANCE TROPHY:

Every Tuesday morning the Attendance Trophy will be awarded to the class with the best attendance for the previous week.

Winner of Week 10 – Grade 4CG.PARENT DETAILS:

If you have changed your phone number or address please notify the office of the changes. We need to have correct phone numbers in case of emergencies.

Jan ScottPrincipal Prep - 4 Community.

UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS:

Why go to a University Open Day?Making a decision on which University to attend is not an easy one and should not be taken lightly.

Whether you're applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course, it's a good idea to do plenty of research before you decide on which University will suit you best. The most effective way to do this is in person at one of the university's Open Days. Why? Let's take a look at the main advantages.CoursesYou may already know which course you want to embark on and an open day can give you the opportunity to speak to the lecturers and gain more information on what the course offers.

If you are undecided which route to take, you can gain a better understanding on which is best suited to you and what you will achieve at the end of it.

Careers NEWS:

Universities offer different courses, even for the same subjects, so find out exactly what you will be learning on each one, especially if you have a particular career path in mind. Ask about the structure of the course - what are the compulsory components? Do they offer the optional units that are necessary for your career path?

FacilitiesAttending University is not just about choosing the right course to suit you, it is also important to find out about the facilities on offer to you. These include the library, the student union and the halls of residence.

The Open Day is the ideal way to explore a range of universities and what they have to offer, so you know they are catering for you before you sign up.

The staff at the University will be more than happy to show you around the facilities at the open day so you can ask as many questions as you wish.

Local AreaIf you are intending on relocating to attend University, take the time to find out more about the local area. The Open Day is the perfect way to do this, and if you have any concerns, raise them with tutors and/or staff at the University. They can tell you about the main attractions of the town or city, such as the shops and nightlife, and therefore see whether this is the right place for you.

Chat to current studentsFind out what it's like to study at a particular university straight from the horses mouth! By talking to students currently studying there, you can get an accurate firsthand account of university life. See if you can find anyone who's taking the same course you're applying for and ask for their honest opinion about it.

Costs and funding opportunitiesAlthough you already know how much the fees will cost, this is a chance to find out if there are any other costs associated with the course, such as field trips, workshops or conferences. You can also ask about accommodation costs, and how much this is likely to mount up to during your 3 or 4 years there. Ask if there are any scholarships, bursaries or other funding opportunities you can apply for to help ease the financial burden.

Meet Other People

Attending University for the first time can be extremely daunting, especially if you don’t know anyone. An Open Day gives you the chance to meet students and lecturers at the University so you will have a friendly face when you start for the first time. You will also get the opportunity to meet people who are in the same boat as you, so you might even make some new friends before you even join.

Australian Catholic University

August 10th 2014 (Sunday) (Melbourne campus) August 31st 2014 (Sunday) (Ballarat campus)

Deakin University August 3rd 2014 (Sunday) Warrnambool CampusAugust 10th 2014 (Sunday) Geelong Waurn Ponds & Waterfront CampusAugust 24th 2014 (Sunday) Melbourne Burwood Campus

La Trobe University August 8th 2014 (Friday) (Shepparton campus)August 13th 2014 (Wednesday) (Mildura campus)August 17th 2014 (Sunday) (Bendigo campus)August 24th 2014 (Sunday) (Melbourne (Bundoora Campus))August 29th 2014 (Friday) (Albury-Wodonga campus)

Monash University August 2nd 2014 (Saturday) August 3rd 2014 (Sunday)

RMIT University August 10th 2014 (Sunday)

Swinburne University of Technology

August 3rd 2014 (Sunday)

University of Melbourne

August 17th 2014 (Sunday)

Victoria University August 24th 2014 (Sunday)

Academy of Design August 10th 2014 (Sunday) Melbourne 9am-5pm

CATC Design School May 3rd 2014 (Saturday) 10am - 2pmAugust 9th 2014 (Saturday) 10am - 2pm

William Angliss Institute

August 24th 2014 (Sunday) Melbourne 10am-4pm

Community Notices:

LAVERTON COMMUNITY CENTRE:

Courses and Community groups come together at the Laverton Community Centre.

Courses and Groups are: Anger Management for Women. Self-Esteem & Assertion for Women. Mindfulness Meditation. Gentle exercise and community Lunch. Grow (struggling with Mental Health). Sunrise Group (women with disabilities). Community Café.

For more information please feel free to drop in to the Laverton Community Centre 95 – 105 Railway Avenue Laverton or phone 8368 0177.

WOOD STREET ART SPACE:

Dance: Hip hop and Freestyle class for 10 - 18 year olds. Sarah has most recently run the Poly Hip Hop Dance group at the Wyndham Resource Centre. Her dance and choreography experience is extensive. Sarah has been an independent dance contractor since 2008 and has worked with schools and studios including You Can dance Studio and the West End Performing Arts School.COST: FREE - although registrations are required.12 sessions Wednesday afternoons from 4 – 6pmThe July dates will be 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd,30th, August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1.44 Woods Street LavertonContact: Gail Jessen 9932 4027 - Registrations are required. Please contact gjessen@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au