No reward without effort Page 1 PO Box 20 15-29 Hospital Street Wedderburn Victoria 3518 Tel No. (03) 5494 3011 Fax No. (03) 5494 3516 e-mail: [email protected]website: www.wedderburn-college.vic.edu.au Term 2 Week 8 1st June 2016 The Newsletter is designed to offer an information service to the parents of Wedderburn College students and local people interested in Education. Deadline for newsletter articles is STRICTLY 9am Tuesday via email address above. FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK It is hard to believe that we are well into the second half of this term. With only a few weeks of school left we have still many learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom to accomplish. Last Friday night’s Debutante Ball showed what can be accomplished by such a small community. Please see Alex Holt’s report in this week’s newsletter. One obvious thank you that Alex leaves out of her report was the amazing work she and the other Parents Association members put into the backdrop, stage set up and displays around the hall. It was a unique display of Lewis Carroll’s, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ that was the result of many, many hours of work. The display definitely made the night a special one for our debutantes. Additionally, the Debutante Ball is well patronised by our past students of the College. It is great to see so many come back to share their support for the students making their debut. Students across the College will be preparing for their final assessments. Students studying a Year 12 subject will sit the General Assessment Task (GAT) next Tuesday, Year 11 students commence their semester examinations in the coming weeks, while other year levels will have Common Assessment Tasks in some of their subjects. Once these are completed the final continuous report will be written for students and parents. Previous continuous reports for this semester can be found on Compass. Margaret-Anne Wright, Principal P-6 NEIGHBOURHOOD NUTS and ANAPHYLAXIS Statistics show that peanuts and nuts are the most common trigger for an anaphylactic reaction and fatality due to food anaphylaxis. To minimise the risk of this, Wedderburn College does not allow peanuts, nuts, peanut butter or other peanut or nut products during in-school or out-of-school activities. All School Staff have a duty of care to take reasonable steps to protect a student in their care from risks of injury. It is important to remember that minimisation of the risk of anaphylaxis is everyone's responsibility: the School, Parents, students and the broader school community. CALDER WINTER SPORTS On Thursday 9th June all Grade 4 to 6 students will participate in the Calder Winter Sports at Boort. Your child had a DATELINE Playgroup every Tuesday morning from 9:00am to 10.45am (Please note time). June Tues 7th GAT (General Achievement Test) Jr Public Speaking Final Yrs 7, 8 and 9 Wed 8th-9th VCE 12 Eng Text SAC Thurs 9th VCE Business Management Site visit Primary Calder Winter Sports Pie Drive Delivery Mon 13th Queen’s Birthday Holiday Mon-Fri 13th-17th Year 11 Unit 1 Examinations Tues 14th VCE Legal Studies SAC “My Identity Collage” Gallery Visit Year 9- 10 Art Insight students Thurs-Fri 16th-17th Lions Public Speaking Competition Primary Fri 17th Try a VET Day (Year 9) Mon 20th MIPs in attendance College Council Mon-Tues 20th-21st Year 9 First Aid Course Mon-Wed 20th-22nd Year 10 Pre Driver Education Wed 22nd P-6 Social (new date) Thurs 23rd Year 7 Immunisation 9:30am Year 12 Studio Arts Immersion Day Fri 24th Last Day Term 2, Dismissal at 2:30pm July Mon 11th Term 3 commences Mon-Fri 11th-15th Year 9 Bogong Winter Connection Camp Year 10 Work Experience Tues 12th House Athletics Wedderburn Thurs 14th SSV Cross Country Melbourne Bundoora Park Tues 19th Student Free Day (TBC) Deb Ball photos viewing Library 5-7pm Wed 20th Year 8 NCTTC Orientation Day Mon 25th Prep to Year 12 Learning Conversations Year 12 Tertiary Information Service (TIS) Charlton Civic Hall Tues 26th NCD Athletics Sports
website: www.wedderburn-college.vic.edu.au Term 2 Week 8 1st June 2016
The Newsletter is designed to offer an information service to the parents of Wedderburn College students and local people interested in Education.
Deadline for newsletter articles is STRICTLY 9am Tuesday via email address above.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
It is hard to believe that we are well into the second half of
this term. With only a few weeks of school left we have still
many learning experiences both inside and outside the
classroom to accomplish.
Last Friday night’s Debutante Ball showed what can be
accomplished by such a small community. Please see Alex
Holt’s report in this week’s newsletter. One obvious thank
you that Alex leaves out of her report was the amazing work
she and the other Parents Association members put into the
backdrop, stage set up and displays around the hall. It was a
unique display of Lewis Carroll’s, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ that
was the result of many, many hours of work. The display
definitely made the night a special one for our debutantes.
Additionally, the Debutante Ball is well patronised by our
past students of the College. It is great to see so many come
back to share their support for the students making their
debut.
Students across the College will be preparing for their final
assessments. Students studying a Year 12 subject will sit the
General Assessment Task (GAT) next Tuesday, Year 11
students commence their semester examinations in the
coming weeks, while other year levels will have Common
Assessment Tasks in some of their subjects. Once these are
completed the final continuous report will be written for
students and parents. Previous continuous reports for this
semester can be found on Compass.
Margaret-Anne Wright, Principal
P-6 NEIGHBOURHOOD NUTS and ANAPHYLAXIS
Statistics show that peanuts and nuts are the most common
trigger for an anaphylactic reaction and fatality due to food
anaphylaxis. To minimise the risk of this, Wedderburn
College does not allow peanuts, nuts, peanut butter or other
peanut or nut products during in-school or out-of-school
activities.
All School Staff have a duty of care to take reasonable steps
to protect a student in their care from risks of injury. It is
important to remember that minimisation of the risk of anaphylaxis is everyone's responsibility: the School, Parents,
students and the broader school community.
CALDER WINTER SPORTS
On Thursday 9th June all Grade 4 to 6 students will participate in the Calder Winter Sports at Boort. Your child had a
DATELINE Playgroup every Tuesday morning from 9:00am to
10.45am (Please note time).
June
Tues 7th GAT (General Achievement Test)
Jr Public Speaking Final Yrs 7, 8 and 9
Wed 8th-9th VCE 12 Eng Text SAC
Thurs 9th VCE Business Management Site visit
Primary Calder Winter Sports
Pie Drive Delivery
Mon 13th Queen’s Birthday Holiday
Mon-Fri 13th-17th Year 11 Unit 1 Examinations
Tues 14th VCE Legal Studies SAC
“My Identity Collage” Gallery Visit Year 9-
10 Art Insight students
Thurs-Fri 16th-17th Lions Public Speaking
Competition Primary
Fri 17th Try a VET Day (Year 9)
Mon 20th MIPs in attendance
College Council
Mon-Tues 20th-21st Year 9 First Aid Course
Mon-Wed 20th-22nd Year 10 Pre Driver Education
Wed 22nd P-6 Social (new date)
Thurs 23rd Year 7 Immunisation 9:30am
Year 12 Studio Arts Immersion Day
Fri 24th Last Day Term 2, Dismissal at 2:30pm
July
Mon 11th Term 3 commences
Mon-Fri 11th-15th Year 9 Bogong Winter Connection
Camp
Year 10 Work Experience
Tues 12th House Athletics Wedderburn
Thurs 14th SSV Cross Country Melbourne Bundoora
Park
Tues 19th Student Free Day (TBC)
Deb Ball photos viewing Library 5-7pm
Wed 20th Year 8 NCTTC Orientation Day
Mon 25th Prep to Year 12 Learning Conversations
Year 12 Tertiary Information Service (TIS)
Charlton Civic Hall
Tues 26th NCD Athletics Sports
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choice of Netball, Minkey, Newcombe and Football. If your child is playing Minkey, they must have their own
mouthguard and protective equipment. The teams consist of students from different schools.
Your child will need to wear full school uniform and bring lunch, including water. We will leave at 9am and return by
3pm for the school buses.
We are in need of parents/guardians to volunteer to help to supervise, coach and support these sports. Please contact your
child’s classroom teacher or the P-6 co ordinator if you are able to volunteer your time on the day.
ADVOCACY FOCUS- POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
How to Develop Positive Relationships.......
1. Cooperating well Do your share and take your turn. Respect others’ opinions and share ideas. Be fair and think of
others. Negotiate if disagreements occur.
2. Being a good listener Pay attention. Don’t interrupt. Give a simple summary of what you have heard or ask a follow-
up question. Ask ‘Tell-me-more’ questions a lot more than questions that only require a yes/no answer. Take your
turn at talking too.
3. Being a good loser. If you lose in a game or if others don’t agree with you, just accept it. This doesn’t make you a
‘loser’.
4. Using good ways to get others to notice me. Be interesting. Be a good listener. Suggest good ideas. Use good
humour.
5. Being flexible. Fit in with new plans unless there is a good reason not to.
Julie Martin, P-6 Neighbourhood Leader
YEAR 7-10 NEIGHBOURHOOD WOW FOR WOMEN FEEDBACK
Mrs Bethany Takakis, from Inglewood and Districts Health Service, has asked me to pass on a huge thank you for the
Year 9 & 10 girls who helped set-up for the event on Monday. She also said the feedback from the ladies on Tuesday was
that the girls were lovely and engaged well on the day. Bethany hopes the girls enjoyed the day and would like to
continue helping out at future WOW Days. Well done girls.
SCHOOL UNIFORM A reminder that students are required to wear the correct school uniform at all times. Hoodies are not part of the school
uniform - even under school jumpers. Students can wear additional layers of clothes under their school uniform however
their school shirt or jumper must be the top layer. Any students seen with hoodies sticking out of their jumper will be
asked to remove it.
READY, SET, GO! WORLD OF WORK ON WHEELS (WOWOW) MOBILE CAREER EDUCATION BUS The Ready, Set, GO! World of Work on Wheels (WOWOW) Mobile Career Education Bus has begun its 2-month
journey around Victoria visiting 20 rural and remote schools bringing the World of Work and Study directly to
students. The bus will be at Wedderburn College on Thursday 2nd June for students in Years 7 to 10. Please return the
required forms so that students can experience the Virtual Reality experience.
YEAR 10 DRIVER EDUCATION - PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
At the end of this term the Year 10s will be attending the Driver Education Centre in Charlton. On the Tuesday evening
(21st June) students complete a night drive. At the same time we offer the opportunity for parents to attend an
information session from the lead instructor of the Driver Training Centre. This session is an invaluable opportunity for
parents to learn how to support their child in becoming a safe driver. The information session will be held at the North
Central Trade Training Centre on Tuesday, 21st June, commencing at 6:30pm. Supper will be provided.
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINING SESSIONS
All Year 10 students need to attend training sessions before they go on work experience. Sessions will be held each
Friday in the Library for the remainder of the term. Sessions commence at the start of lunch time and go for approx. 30
minutes. It is mandatory that students undertake these training sessions.
UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIERS - USI
Year 9 students should have created their USIs by now. Can you please provide your USI number to the Front Office by
Wednesday 1st June 2016 in preparation for your First Aid certificate later this month. To apply for a USI go to https://
Our much anticipated Debutant Ball took place last Friday night at the Mechanics Institute Hall. Our debutantes, their
partners, flower girls and pageboys were wonderfully presented and showed us their fantastic dancing skills throughout
the night. Their chosen ‘Alice in Wonderland’ theme was well produced and enjoyed by everyone who attended. As
always, the Deb Ball was a fabulous opportunity for both our school and wider community to celebrate the
achievements and successes of our young people.
Each year, the debutantes, their partners, families, friends and our Parent’s Association undertake many hours of
preparation. Without their efforts and support we would not be able to have such a polished, well-produced evening. I
would like to especially thank our head dance instructor Mrs Dede Williams who was ably supported by Mrs Annette
McNamara and Mr Thomas Jackson. Together, they sacrificed many, many hours of their time to ensure that the
debutantes and their partners are presented in the best manner possible.
I would also like to extend a special thanks to Mr John Shaw, MC, Miss Kim Greenwell, and Mr Danny Fowles,
Chaperones who supported our students on the night.
The General Achievement Test (GAT) will take place next Tuesday, 7th June. All students involved in the GAT have
attended a meeting to discuss their requirements and expectations. Although the GAT begins at 10am all students are
expected to be at school by 9am. Regular classes will take place after lunch for all students.
COMING UP:
FRIDAY 3RD JUNE – EXPERIENCE LATROBE AND BENDIGO TAFE DAY
Year 11 VCE and VCAL students alongside Year 12 VCAL students will travel to LaTrobe University and Bendigo
TAFE for an experience day aimed at future trades and tertiary education opportunities.
Any student who has not returned their permission form needs to do so ASAP. This event can also be approved through
Compass.
TUESDAY 7TH JUNE – GAT
All students undertaking a Unit 3 & 4 VCE subject will sit the General Achievement Test on Tuesday the 7th of June.
Please bring along your own dictionary
TUESDAY 14TH JUNE – FRIDAY 17TH JUNE – YEAR 11 EXAMINATION PERIOD
Our official Year 11 Examination timetable will be released to students next week and will outline when they will sit
their end of semester examinations. All examinations will have 10 minutes reading time and 90 minutes writing time
with the exception of English and Math Methods. Students should be beginning to revise key content from each of their
Unit 1 classes in preparation.
Have a fabulous week everyone.
Mrs Barker, Year 11-12 Neighbourhood Leader/VCE Coordinator
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COMPASS
CONTINUOUS REPORTING AND LEARNING TASKS Wedderburn College uses Compass to provide parents and students throughout the year with feedback and feed forward
on students’ progress. It is important that students and parents log in to Compass regularly to view this feedback and
feed forward. To view click on students’ profile and then the learning task tab. For additional information about
students’ work habits you can also view their progress reports on Compass (see below)
COMPASS SMS NOTIFICATIONS
When ever your child receives a positive Compass chronicle highlighting them meeting one of our five values (Respect,
Responsibility, Honest, Doing Your Best and Positive Relationships) or they receive a confiscation, out-of-uniform or
late work chronicle parents will receive a SMS reminder to check Compass to see the details of the chronicle. The sender
ID will say COMPASS.
PROGRESS REPORTS Progress Reports for the first half of Term 2 will be accessible on Compass School Manager by the start of next week.
See the instructions below to access them.
Step One:
Go to www.wedderburn-college.vic.jdlf.com.au or click on the link on the Wedderburn College website.
Log in using your Compass Username and Password. (Please contact us if you have forgotten your log in details).
Step Two: Select “Profile (Attendance, Schedule, Reports) under your child’s name (on the left of the home page).
Step Three:
Select Reports Tab
This will bring you to your child’s Progress Report.
Generally Progress Reports are accessed online through Compass.
If you have no or poor internet connection at home please let us know so that we can print and mail them home for you.
GENERAL NEWS POWER HOUR
The Power Hour allows students a quiet and supervised space and time to complete homework and get support. This
year it is on Thursday, straight after school in the BER building.
HOMEWORK CLUB The College provides support to students by offering teacher assistance at a lunchtime Homework Club. The Club is in
the Library on Tuesdays at lunchtime (2nd half) and Mrs McHugh supervises. Any students who require assistance with
any form of homework should attend.
JILL MILLIE PUBLIC SPEAKING FINALS
The long awaited finals of the public speaking assessment tasks will occur on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th June.
Senior Final (Years 10, 11 and 12) – Monday 6/6 KLC Foyer Period 1 (9am -9.45am)
Junior Final (Years 7, 8 and 9) – Tuesday 7/6 Room 23 Period 4 (11am-12.15pm)
Parents and friends are welcome to attend the finals. We will have a special guest judge this year, Maddison Holt, who
has won the competition during her student days, will join Jill Millie in the task.
