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NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER 9 august 2017 9 august 2017 VOL: 34 FOLIO: 11VOL: 34 FOLIO: 11

Principal’s Report Page 2 Ikeda Visit Page 3 Parent SACE Info Evening Page 4 2018 Subject Counselling Page 4 Canteen Committee Page 5 Wednesday Lunches Page 5 SATAC Applications Page 6 Uni Open Days Page 6 Dental Traineeships Page 6 VET Expo Page 7 VET in 2018 Page 7 Art Show - What a Success Page 8 Art Show Photos Page 9 Book Week Page 10 Open Boys Basketball Page 11 Open Boys Badminton Page 11 Ikeda Photos Page 12

The Friday Night Retro Disco on 4 August was enjoyed by nearly 100

students.

Our visiting Japanese friends from Ikeda High School enjoyed a night out

even though the weather was absolutely miserable.

Thanks to the OAS students who set up the Hall, blew up balloons and hung

up streamers and decorations. The retro theme with silver curtains and

hanging records looked great.

Many parents and staff also helped supervise - including Mrs Rogers, Mrs

Wilks, Mrs Richardson, Mrs Hennig, Mr Oerman, Mr Hoskin, Miss Bence, Mrs

Bonython, Miss Feijen, Miss Kearton, Ms Stevenson, Mrs Mardell, Mrs

Koopman and Mrs Ali Adams.

Lastly a big thanks to ASH ZULIAN our resident DJ who kept the music

rolling and provided a terrific light show!

Annie Bainger SLC Coordinator

Fri 11/8 Ikeda Farewell Lunch Ikeda Sayanara Party 6pm

Sun 13/8 Ikeda Depart OAS @ 5.15am

Tue 15/8 SACE Parent Info Session 6pm In the Library

Wed 16/8 University Presentations in the EC Wilson Hall

Fri 18/8 Flinders Uni Open Day Excursion Year 2—6 Book Week Excursion

Tue 22/8 Yr 9 –11 Subject Info Sessions

Thur 24/8 Reception—Year 1 Book Week Excursion

Mon 28/8 Year 11 to 12 Subject Counselling

Wed 30/8 Year 7—12 Parent Interviews & Thur 31/8

Fri 1/9 STUDENT FREE DAY

Mon 4/9 SHOW DAY SCHOOL CLOSURE

Diary Dates

www.facebook.com/oakbankas

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTPRINCIPAL’S REPORT

VET EXPO

Over 300 students attended the

Vocational Education and Training Expo

at Oakbank on Friday 4 August.

It was a great event showcasing the

courses available through the Adelaide

Hills Secondary Schools.

The exhibiters were impressed with the

interest and engagement of the students.

This event is a good introduction to our

pathways counselling program that

commences next week with the SACE

Information Night. Please discuss this with

your child and get involved in the

information nights and counselling

sessions as it leads to subject selection for

2018.

2017 ASSET MAINTENANCE

PROGRAM

Oakbank has been fortunate to receive

$285,000 in the DECD Asset Maintenance

Program.

This is by far the largest grant to schools in

the Adelaide Hills and indicates

confidence in the community and school.

The grant is tied to repairing paving,

replacing floor coverings and external

painting. Maintaining our property in

good order supports student pride in their

school with the associated benefits that

they then look after their facilities better.

We are currently in negotiations with the

department and getting quotes for the

works. As we find out more about the

projects I’ll keep you updated through

the Newsletter.

AMBULANCE COVER

I’d encourage parents to take out

Ambulance Cover whilst their children

attend school.

We have a duty of care to call an

ambulance if we consider that a child

requires one following an accident or

incident.

At times we will contact parents if the

situation is unclear or we think a child

could be transported by their parents to

seek medical attention.

There are often times where we can’t

contact parents and therefore need to

use an ambulance to transport the child

to receive the required medical attention.

A ride to the nearest hospital can cost a

parent over $1,000 - as opposed to

ambulance cover which costs less than

$200 per year for a family.

STUDENT SAFETY IN THE

CARPARK

The safety of our students is being

compromised by the inappropriate

driving behaviour of some parents when

they are using our carpark.

This is a particular concern in the morning

when more people are hurrying off to

work and appointments.

Please obey the 5 kph speed limit

when entering the school

grounds.

An extra minute to get to an appointment

is nothing compared to an injury to a

child.

IKEDA

Our guests from Ikeda leave Oakbank

Area School this coming Sunday 12

August at 5:00am.

The students from Ikeda High School have

been very good representatives of their

country, involving themselves in the life of

the school as well as engaging in a

myriad of activities with their host families.

Our Buddies and Hosts have also been

excellent ambassadors and I thank them

for devoting their time and effort to make

the stay as enjoyable and interesting as

possible for their guests.

Bruce Oerman Principal

IKEDA VISIT IKEDA VISIT —— CLELAND & RETRO DISCOCLELAND & RETRO DISCO

Is your child currently in Year 9 or 10 and about to begin the SACE?

As a parent would you like to learn more about the structure of the SACE and

options for students to complete it successfully at OAS?

Then this Parent Information Session is for you.

When: Tuesday 15 August 2017

Time: 6:00pm

Where: OAS Library

Please telephone Nyleta and let her know of your intention to attend for planning

purposes.

2018 SUBJECT COUNSELLING2018 SUBJECT COUNSELLING

Term 3 is a busy term - planning for 2018. All students in Years 9 through to Year 11

will be actively involved in SACE workshops, VET presentations and subject

counselling sessions.

Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the individual pathways counselling

sessions with your child to help make decisions about potential future pathways.

The pathways counselling team consists of Kirsty Rogers, Bev Bonython, Wayne

Mardell and Bruce Oerman.

Pathways Counselling Timetable

All Year 9, 10 and 11 students will receive a AHSP’s booklet and access to the OAS

Curriculum Handbook during the SACE Pathways Information Sessions. Both hard

copies and electronic copies will be available.

Students will also receive a subject selection form to bring home and discuss with

their parents/caregivers. Please make it a priority to discuss future pathways

including possible VET courses and school subjects to select with your child and sign

the form to show your support of the decisions they have made.

Students will also receive a letter outlining the day and time of their individual

pathways counselling session. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Please

contact Kirsty Rogers if you need to negotiate an alternative day or time.

Kirsty Rogers Senior Pathways Coordinator

WEEK DAY ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

3 Tuesday 22/8 VET Pathways Info Sessions

– students given VET

selection forms.

Lesson 3-4 Year 9’s (Kirsty &

Wayne).

Lesson 5-6 Year 10 (Bev and

Bruce) and 11’s (Kirsty & Bruce).

4 Tuesday 15/8 Parent SACE Information

Session.

6:00 pm start in the OAS library.

5 Tuesday 22/8 SACE Pathways Info

Sessions – students given

subject selection forms.

Lesson 3-4 Year 9’s (Kirsty &

Wayne).

Lesson 5-6 Year 10 (Bev and

Bruce) and 11’s (Kirsty).

6 Monday 28/8

to Thursday

31/8

Individual Pathways

Counselling Sessions.

For all Year 9, 10 and 11

students.

To be held in the Porthole Room.

Parents strongly recommended

to attend.

PARENT SACE INFO EVENINGPARENT SACE INFO EVENING

Oakbank Area School is seeking Parents / Caregivers to participate on a School Canteen Committee. Initially the Committee will meet on Tuesday afternoons from

2:00pm – 3:00pm every two to three weeks - then leading to once or twice a term. The purpose of the Committee is to review the School Canteen and work collaboratively to implement changes. If you would like to be involved on this Committee, please contact Tracey Ward via email - Tracey.Ward912@schools.sa.edu.au We would love to have your input!

WEDNESDAY LUNCHESWEDNESDAY LUNCHES

In Term 3, we are continuing with our Wednesday lunch program.

The following Items are on the menu : 16 August Shepherds Pie: $3.00

23 August Spaghetti Bolognaise: $3.00

30 August Butter Chicken and Rice (mild): $3.00

6 Sept Ham & Cheese Toastie: $2.00

13 Sept Hot Dog with cheese and sauce: $3.00

20 Sept Baked Potato with Bolognaise Sauce: $3.00

27 Sept 2 BBQ sausages and bread: $3.00

Order forms have been sent home with each student through their homegroup

and spare order forms are available from the Front Office if required.

Our fundraising has reached a total of $1,662 profit so far.

Thank you to all those who have supported our cause.

CANTEEN COMMITTEECANTEEN COMMITTEE

SATAC APPLICATIONSSATAC APPLICATIONS

Applications are open from Monday 7/8/2017 for undergraduate and postgraduate

courses starting in 2018. All the information you need to complete your application is

on the SATAC website. http://www.satac.edu.au

Students can apply at home or can book a time with Miss Rogers for support to

apply.

To get started, select undergraduate or postgraduate, then Explore to search for

courses, Clarify for important information on the application process (including key

dates, fees and selection rules) and Apply to begin your online application.

You can apply for courses starting in semester 1, and for many courses starting mid

year and other teaching periods. Up to six course preferences can be selected in an

undergraduate or postgraduate application.

Offers will be emailed by 5pm on offer round dates – see table below.

TERTIARY OPEN DAYSTERTIARY OPEN DAYS

CDW Studios - Open Day on the 26 of August, 1pm to 3.30pm. Hosted at CDW Studios,

Level 3 in the Myer Centre, Rundle Mall. Students, Parents, and Staff are all welcome

to attend. There will be a live painting demonstration from one of the CDW Studios

instructors followed by opportunities to ask questions and check out the facilities at

the studio.

Flinders Uni Open Days on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 August, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/events-key-dates/open-days (School excursion

organised for genuinely interested Year 11 and 12 students – see Miss Rogers for a

consent note)

University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide Open Days on Sunday 20

August 9am – 4:00pm

http://www.unisa.edu.au/open-day https://www.adelaide.edu.au/openday

DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEESHIPSDENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEESHIPS

SA Dental Service is offering more than 20 Dental Assisting Traineeship positions at

clinics across the state. The 12 month Traineeship contract includes on the job

training and attendance at TAFE where you will gain a Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting

while earning $17,685 – $32,761 a year.

If you are 17 to 24 years of age (or up to 30 years if Aboriginal or Torres Strait

Islander)

Have finished year 11.

You may qualify for a Traineeship.

Applications open 01/09/17 – 22/09/17 for the February 2018 intake.

For more information visit www.sahealthcareers.com.au Search Job Number: 623462 at this website from 1-22 September to apply.

Kirsty Rogers Senior Pathway Coordinator

Offer rounds

Date Event

16 January 2018 Main January offer round. Offers will be emailed by 5pm.

25 January 2018 Offers will be emailed by 5pm.

1 February 2018 Offers will be emailed by 5pm.

6 February 2018 Offers will be emailed by 5pm.

February to March 2018 Offers will continue to be made in February and March for courses where there are still places avail-able.

REGIONAL VET & PATHAYS EXPOREGIONAL VET & PATHAYS EXPO

Approximately 500 local Year 9 and 10 students flocked to Oakbank Area School on

Friday 4 August to learn more about VET and how they can participate in courses

relevant to their career pathway and achieve their SACE too.

Stalls by Oakbank Area School, Birdwood High School, Heathfield High School, Hills

Christian Community College, Mount Barker High School, St Francis College and

Cornerstone showcased a variety of VET course son offer in 2018.

Courses include: Business, Entrepreneur, Fitness Instructor, Individual Support in Ageing,

3D Animation, Hospitality, Hair and Beauty, Horticulture and Landscaping, Laboratory

Operations, Automotive, Doorways to Construction, e-Technology and Mechanical

Engineering.

Oakbank Area School is offering three new VET Certificate’s in 2018, these include:

Certificate 3 in Rural Operations – Animal Care and Husbandry

This course is designed for students who are passionate about animals and

interested in the Animal Care Industry. Students will learn about animal nutrition,

anatomy and safe handling techniques, animal first aid and the correct administer

of medication. Theoretical work will be completed in sessions at Oakbank Area

School with practical work occurring at either the school, local Pastoral Properties

and also Monarto Zoo. Practical workshops involve working with domestic animals,

wildlife and livestock.

Certificate 3 in Information, Digital Media and Technology

This course is designed for students who wish to seek employment as an

Information Technology support person within a business or organisation. Students

will learn skills in basic personal computer support, network and system

administration and support desk operations, including installation, configuration

and trouble shooting.

Certificate 3 in Horsemanship.

This course is designed for students who wish to seek employment in the Equine

Industry, want to improve their own knowledge and skills of riding, handling and

understanding horse behaviour or already work in the equine industry but want

accreditation.

OAKBANK STUDENTS SELECTING OAKBANK STUDENTS SELECTING

VET IN 2018VET IN 2018

As a follow up to last week’s Regional VET and Pathways

Day, this coming Tuesday, students in Years 9 – 11 will have

the opportunity to ask more questions about the 2018 VET

courses and enrolment processes. Students will be given a

VET booklet and an Expression of Interest form to complete

and bring with them to their individual pathways counselling

sessions later in the term.

Please assist your child to select a relevant course for their

career pathways and complete the necessary paperwork

using the information in the AHSP’s Booklet and website.

It Is important to note participation in a VET course may entail:

an extra cost

travel to an alternative school or TAFE site to undertake the VET program

special clothing eg chef uniform, work boots, Hi-Vis top

The benefits of participating in a VET course may include:

Opportunities to explore areas of interest which assist students in making decisions

about further study and work

VET qualifications are nationally recognised

Gaining credit towards traineeships and apprenticeships

VET results will contribute towards the student's South Australian Certification of

Education (SACE)

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) increases opportunities for employment. The

skills and knowledge gained whilst completing the work placement are what

employers want.

Kirsty Rogers, Senior Pathways Coordinator

Well what can we say? With over 150 people attending the opening night of the art

and photographic exhibition July 28 at the Mount Barker District Library, the art and

photographic teachers are as proud as punch, with support from families, the school

community and wider community.

The exhibition was officially opened and artworks were

judged by Lyndell Daviage, South Australia’s 2017 recipient

of the ‘Order of Australia Medal’ for her contributions to the

community of Hahndorf.

Works exhibited span across the last financial calendar

year and include student works from Reception – Year 13, with the focus areas being tradition-

al arts and design practises, ceramics, textiles, digital art and photography.

Congratulations to the wide range of artists and photographers exhibiting their work, you have

made this exhibition a huge success.

Some special congratulations to our winners from each category receiving a certificate and

prize on the opening night.

Reception – Year 1: Carmelina Bettio

Year 2 – 3: Mitchell Schneider

Year 4 – 5: Jonric Monsalud

Year 5 – 6: Kaia Smith

Year 7 – 9: Tahni Kerr

Senior Art Award: Kye Sinnott

Open Photographic Award: Jared Amuso

Senior Arts award recipient Kye Sinnott and Open Photographic award recipient

Jared Amuso are two talents to watch out for as they begin their search for careers

paths which not only engage them but of which they are passionate about.

The exhibition ‘OAS Igniting Creativity in our Community’, now on show will close

on Saturday 12 August, only to be shipped down to the Royal Adelaide Show in

preparation for students to challenge their competitors from around the State.

Over the past three years, students have achieved the status of ‘Top School’ in the

junior schools photographic sector achieving over 85 prize recipients whilst up

against some of Adelaide’s most elite schools.

All students from OAS entered in the junior arts and craft categories thus far have

also achieved a place.

Creativity at OAS is flourishing due to the new art and photographic facilities which opened late last year, providing

students with open and bright learning spaces, a fully equipped computing suite, a range of different cameras, a class

set of digital WACOM drawing tablets, potting wheels, a kiln and much more.

Students not only spend lessons in their new facilities but they are actively

producing works with the support and guidance of their teachers throughout their

breaks due to the positive, nurturing and inspiring atmosphere OAS and its

teachers have created.

OAS would like to make a special word of thanks to the Mount Barker Library for

providing their facilities for their annual art event and to the six local businesses

Raine and Horne, Klose Foodland, Balhannah Bakery, Oakbank Hotel,

Eckersleys Art Supplies and Harvey Norman Mount Barker who provided the

school with sponsorship.

We would also like to acknowledge the hard work and contribution to our school

community of our Tech boys Kye Sinnott, Brett Rohrloch and Harley Nicholls, our

Singers Hannah and Kimberly Wall and two fantastic parents Samm Richardson

and Olwyn Wilks who assisted the set-up.

Keysha Errington - Art Teacher and Brenton Hoskin - Photography Teacher

WHAT A SUCCESS !WHAT A SUCCESS !

Carmelina Bettio Mitchell Schneider Jonric Monsalud

Kaia Smith Tahni Kerr Kye Sinnott

Jared Amuso Members of the OAS Community

PRIMARY NEWSPRIMARY NEWS

Tracey Ward Primary Coordinator

Book Week

On Wednesday, August 2, students from Oakbank Area School travelled to Unity

College to compete in an Open Boys Basketball round robin competition. Other

schools involved were Unity College, Birdwood High School and Hills Christian

Community School.

Oakbank's team was made up of Year 12 students Liam Jones, Isaiah Janiak, Kye

McAlley and Aiden Richardson, Year 11 students Caleb Richardson, Kye Sinnott

and Michael Querido and Year 7 student Jalen Bonilla.

On the scoreboard Oakbank lost all 3 games (30-22 to Birdwood, 49-18 to Hills

Christian and 70-34 to Unity) but we were massive winners in many other areas

during the day.

It was the first time that Kye, Aiden and Isaiah had

represented the school in Knockout sports. All three

had a ball, did some great things on the court and

I'm sure that they wished they had got involved in

sports earlier. They were embraced by those on the

team notably Liam, Kyle and Caleb.

To see Year 7 student Jalen competing competently

against much older and larger students was inspiring.

Remember Jalen's name, because I’m sure we'll see

big things from him in the future. His confidence and

leadership at such a young age was particularly

pleasing.

The positive spirit from this Basketball team and the

way in which they supported each other and

cheered each other on was a pleasure to be in-

volved in as a teacher.

A big thankyou should go to Marlee Tonkin for her expertise in scoring and game

tactics as well as Jan Mattingly for driving the bus and parent Cath Sinnott for

coming out and barracking for the team.

On Friday, August 4, students from Oakbank Area School travelled to St

Dominics College in North Adelaide to compete in an Open Girls Badminton round

robin competition. Other schools involved were St Dominics College and Adelaide

High School.

The composition of our team changed a few times before we actually left due to a

variety of external factors affecting students involvement eg. Casual day, Ikeda

exchange. The students who attended the day to compete at St Dominics were Year

12 student Alice Perkins, Year 10 students Sophie Yeates and Jackie Megson

and Year 7 student Zara McPherson.

The other two schools were too strong for

us, but we did get better as the day

progressed with closer games occurring

in our second match against Adelaide.

Credit can go to all of our girls for never

giving up and striving to improve their

results.

The older girls can also be proud of the

way in which they embraced Zara into

the team. She was far from disgraced

and no doubt the experience will be

invaluable for Zara's future development.

A big thank you should go to parent Di Perkins who took some time off of work and

ventured by bus from Adelaide to St Dominics to support the team. It was much

appreciated.

Shane Wissell, Knockout Sports Coordinator

OPEN BOYS BASKETBALLOPEN BOYS BASKETBALL

OPEN GIRLS BADMINTONOPEN GIRLS BADMINTON

OAKBANK AREA SCHOOL

154 Onkaparinga Valley Road

OAKBANK SA 5243

Telephone: (08) 8398 7200

Facsimile: (08) 8388 4718

Email: dl.0762.info@schools.sa.edu.au

Website: www.oakbankas.sa.edu.au

IKEDA IKEDA -- PRIMARY VISITPRIMARY VISIT