Principal - Jodie Doble College Council President - Heike Reich Assistant Principal - Jonathon Rogers Acting Assistant Principal - Janine McMahon Business Manager - Jayne Thompson Emerald Secondary College Fortnightly Newsletter Emerald Secondary College is a Learning Community Term 2 - 2019: 17th May 2019 - Issue 7 Important Dates: Every Wednesday: Homework Club - Help is on Your Way 3.20pm - 4.30pm in the Library MAY 2019 Wed 22nd: Yr 10 Legal Studies Excursion Fri 24th: Yr 12 Outdoor Ed Caving Excursion Wed 29th-Fri 31st: Yr 9 Outdoor Ed Camp JUNE 2019 Mon 3rd-Fri 7th: Yr 7 & 8 Exams Thu 6th- Thu 13th: Yrs 9, 10 & 11 Exams Mon 10th: Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Fri 14th: Curriculum Day - Students not required at school In this Issue: • From the Principal • Assistant Principals’ Report • Top Arts Visit to NGV • ESC Science Academy • Sports News • Homework Club • How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online • ECH First Aid Courses • Pinnacle Upwey • Parenng Teens • Cocktails on the Catwalk Returns From the Principal NAPLAN The National Assessment Plan for Literacy and Numeracy tests have been conducted this week. To help our students achieve their personal best we have organised testing slightly differently this year, holding the tests in B Block and S Block under exam conditions. Staff have reported that our students have all tried their best in all the tests. As a School, we should receive the results by the end of August when we will begin to analyse students learning and in particular student learning growth. The actual learning growth of each students’ learning give us clear indication to how a student has engaged with their learning as well as how effective our programs and classes are. NAPLAN is directly linked to the VCE results and senior pathways for our students, and this year the Year 9 Naplan results will be used together with student class results in Course Counselling for students who request to accelerate a VCE subject. Cyber Safety Last week, supported by the Victorian Police, we ran Cyber Safety information sessions for all our students in Years 7, 8 and 9. With the growing use of digital technologies and social media platforms, it is vitally important all our students understand their safety and the responsible use of the digital world. Mobile Phones I would like to remind all our families and students that the use of mobile phones and Smart phones in class is not permitted. These devices distract students from their engagement in the learning activity and reduce opportunities for students to achieve their personal best. If phones are seen in class, they will be confiscated and depending on the situation and number of incidents, will be returned at the end of the lesson or at the end of the day. All phones confiscated in class will be recorded on Compass. Can I remind parents and families that if they need to contact their child during the day to please call the College main office. RYDA Supported by the Emerald Rotary Club, students in Year 11 had the opportunity to attend the RYDA day at Sandown Racetrack. The RYDA program is a practical workshop for our Year 11 students to think about road safety. It is vitally important that all our young people have the chance to learn and discuss all aspects of road safety, young drivers’ attitudes to driving and road use.
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Principal - Jodie DobleCollege Council President - Heike ReichAssistant Principal - Jonathon RogersActing Assistant Principal - Janine McMahonBusiness Manager - Jayne Thompson
Emerald Secondary CollegeFortnightly NewsletterEmerald Secondary College is a Learning Community
Term 2 - 2019:17th May 2019 - Issue 7Important Dates:Every Wednesday: Homework Club - Help is on Your Way 3.20pm - 4.30pm in the Library
MAY 2019Wed 22nd: Yr 10 Legal Studies ExcursionFri 24th: Yr 12 Outdoor Ed Caving ExcursionWed 29th-Fri 31st: Yr 9 Outdoor Ed Camp
JUNE 2019Mon 3rd-Fri 7th: Yr 7 & 8 ExamsThu 6th- Thu 13th: Yrs 9, 10 & 11 ExamsMon 10th: Queen’s Birthday Public HolidayFri 14th: Curriculum Day - Students not required at school
In this Issue:• From the Principal• Assistant Principals’ Report• Top Arts Visit to NGV• ESC Science Academy• Sports News• Homework Club• How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online• ECH First Aid Courses• Pinnacle Upwey• Parenting Teens• Cocktails on the Catwalk Returns
From the PrincipalNAPLANThe National Assessment Plan for Literacy and Numeracy tests have been conducted this week. To help our students achieve their personal best we have organised testing slightly differently this year, holding the tests in B Block and S Block under exam conditions.
Staff have reported that our students have all tried their best in all the tests. As a School, we should receive the results by the end of August when we will begin to analyse students learning and in particular student learning growth. The actual learning growth of each students’ learning give us clear indication to how a student has engaged with their learning as well as how effective our programs and classes are.
NAPLAN is directly linked to the VCE results and senior pathways for our students, and this year the Year 9 Naplan results will be used together with student class results in Course Counselling for students who request to accelerate a VCE subject.
Cyber SafetyLast week, supported by the Victorian Police, we ran Cyber Safety information sessions for all our students in Years 7, 8 and 9. With the growing use of digital technologies and social media platforms, it is vitally important all our students understand their safety and the responsible use of the digital world.
Mobile PhonesI would like to remind all our families and students that the use of mobile phones and Smart phones in class is not permitted.
These devices distract students from their engagement in the learning activity and reduce opportunities for students to achieve their personal best.
If phones are seen in class, they will be confiscated and depending on the situation and number of incidents, will be returned at the end of the lesson or at the end of the day. All phones confiscated in class will be recorded on Compass.
Can I remind parents and families that if they need to contact their child during the day to please call the College main office.
RYDASupported by the Emerald Rotary Club, students in Year 11 had the opportunity to attend the RYDA day at Sandown Racetrack. The RYDA program is a practical workshop for our Year 11 students to think about road safety.
It is vitally important that all our young people have the chance to learn and discuss all aspects of road safety, young drivers’ attitudes to driving and road use.
Assistant Principal’s ReportPhotosAll photos have been approved for printing. This always seems to take a long time and we will be exploring options to speed up the process in 2020. Parents should be receiving their orders soon.
Recognition of Excellence in Staff at ESCRecognition of staff and the work they complete is always difficult. As a small way to thank our staff we have cards and messages that, in a small way, acknowledge their efforts within our College. I would welcome any parent who wishes to publically thank one of the staff to send me a message to be read out at our regular thank you morning tea. In this way we can continue to build our entire College community as one that encourages and recognizes the many outstanding achievements we strive for. These can be sent directly to me at [email protected]
TISOn Thursday this week, all our Year 12 students had the opportunity to attend the Tertiary Information Service day held at Federation University.
Days such as these give our Year 12 students the opportunity to review their options after school by discussing their future pathways with representatives from a number of TAFEs and Universities.
Earn and LearnEarn and Learn is back and we are encouraging parents who do shop at Woolworths to collect the stickers and bring them into school. All stickers can be posted in the box at the front office or they can be handed into the front office.
Every year, the school uses the credits gained through this program to purchase teaching and learning resources for our classes.
Facebook PageA reminder to our families that our College official Facebook page is now online for all our families and community. This is managed by College staff, and we use it as an additional opportunity to share with our community upcoming events, or any specific items we would like to celebrate.
Please lookout for items on our FB page. https://www.facebook.com/Emerald-Secondary-College-107941602572331/
UniformWith the cold weather now upon us, I would like to remind all our students and families that we are a uniform school. If any families have any issues with uniform supply please contact the College and we will assist where possible.
For students in Years 9-12, we hold some of the old uniform in stock here at the College. Please contact the main office for any of our School uniform items
• School shorts• School Polo shirts• Summer dresses• Fleece jumpers• Winter jacket• Rugby jumper• Sports tops and shorts• We have some senior uniform items also but stock is limited.
Our Year 7 and 8 students must wear the full new PSW uniform:
• Winter skirt• Summer dress• White logo short sleeved shirt• White plain shirt• Woollen jumper• Navy school dress shorts• Navy school dress pants• School jacket• Sport top and shorts, school rugby top or track pants for PE and Sport only.
Please note, tracksuit pants, leggings, cargo shorts and pants, long sleeved T-shirts that are visible under the uniform are not uniform items and will not be accepted. Jodie Doble - Principal
Buildings Grounds and OHSQuotes are currently being obtained to look at improving heating and cooling throughout the school. The old boiler systems are still operational; however, they are getting older and we may be able to improve our conditions through newer systems. Litter is once again causing issues around the school. Can you please talk to your children regarding the use of the bins and how to reduce the litter around the college grounds?Jonathon Rogers - Assistant Principal
NAPLANYear 7 and 9 students have been undertaking their online NAPLAN tests from Tuesday 14th May. Apart from a few technical issues the tests have progressed smoothly. Our students have been very patient as they wait to log on to the NAPLAN tests and the behaviour of the students in the testing room has been excellent. The testing will continue next week, including catch up tests for students who have missed tests due to absences.
Year 10 and 11 ExamsYear 10 and 11 exams start on Thursday 6th June. Students will soon receive study guides posted as an amber chronicle to help with their revision and preparation for their end of Semester exams. The study guides will provide information on the knowledge and skills covered in each class and specifically what to focus on as they revise and focus on exam preparation.
Transitioning from Junior to Senior School - Study and Revision SkillsAs a College, we have often received feedback from students, both junior and senior, that they would like to improve their knowledge of study and revision skills. It can often be a big leap from the Junior School to Senior School for students in terms of both class content and the ability to apply the knowledge and skills learnt in assessment tasks, including end of Semester exams in Year 10 and 11 and VCE exams in Year 12.
This year, in a bid to address and better prepare our junior students for the transition from Junior School into Senior School, we will be implementing end of Semester exams from Year 7-9. The purpose of the Junior School exams is to allow the students to practice revision and study skills, helping our students prepare for the more formal assessment types that form such an important part of a student’s senior schooling.
The Junior School end of Semester exams will occur in class time, under the supervision of the students’ regular teacher for the following subjects:
• Year 7: English, Mathematics.• Year 8: English, Mathematics.• Year 9: English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities.
We believe that the addition of exams at the junior level will help in the transition and better prepare students for their senior schooling. Increase student’s study and revision skills, which can be transferrable across subjects. Reduce the angst of exams, due to greater practice and familiarity, and also provide students with the opportunity to build resilience and the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of knowledge and skills learnt throughout the semester.Janine McMahon - Acting Assistant Principal
Top Arts Visit to NGVOn Wednesday 8th May Year 11 and 12 Studio Arts students visited Melbourne to see the Top Arts exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. Students had the opportunity to learn about how to apply for Top Arts and about the works featured in the 2019 exhibition. One highlight was getting the chance to look through 2018 student’s visual diaries and seeing how their works developed. Students were also able to look through the gallery at a variety of fantastic exhibitions in the afternoon.Cindy Mikieciuk - Arts Domain Leader
Sports NewsWhere else could you go to get so many sport days in so little time? On Wednesday 8th May the Year 7 Netball girls travelled to Pinks Reserve and competed against other schools. Our team finished 4th in a great display of skill and effort.
The next day it was the ESC Volleyball team finishing 3rd at the One Day Schools Cup to win bronze. On Friday 10th May, 50 students represented Emerald at the District Cross Country, with 5 students winning medals and 25 earning the right to progress to Eastern Zone Regionals.
Finally on Monday 13th May the Senior Netball and Soccer teams took on the Yarra District and demonstrated excellent teamwork and effort to finish 2nd in both sports.
Well done to all students who competed! Looking forward to more sporting action in the weeks to come!Tom Watson – Sports Co-ordinator
ESC Science AcademyESC Science academy application date has been extended!!! This is a science and mathematics enrichment program available for all Year 6 students entering Year 7 in 2020. Application forms are available through the school or on the website. The new closing date is Friday 7th June. Completed forms must be returned to the Front Office by 4 pm. Testing will take place on Friday 14th June. For more information contact Brad Gibbs on 5968 5388.Brad Gibbs – Science Domain Leader
CocktailsOn the Catwalk ReturnsBrought to you byThe Rotary Club of Emerald & District Inc
Saturday 25th May 2019Gemco Theatre, Emerald
6.45 for 7pm start
Ladies Fashions by Jenny’s Shoppe, Monbulk
Men’s Beach Wear Fashion byFunky Trunks
Join us for a night of elegance, fashion and funRaising funds to support your local community
Tickets $40 per person
IncludesA cocktail and selection of canapes on arrival
Additional Drinks and cocktails on sale
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Wednesdays for 6 weeks 8, 15, 22, 29 May, 5 & 12 June 2019 6.00pm - 8.30pm Emerald Secondary College 425 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald Vic 3782
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