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November 19, 2020 Term 4 Week 7
KEY DATES NOVEMBER
19 F/1 CAMP
23 7-10 EXAM WEEK
24 YR 10 ROAD SAFETY
26 PRIMARY ASSEMBLY
27 YR 11 FINAL DAY
27 VALEDICTORY DINNER
30 SWIM PROGRAM STARTS
DECEMBER
2 YR 2/3/4 CAMP
2 YR 6 TRANSITION
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
21 KALE TAYLOR
22 AIDAN PLANT
25 MRS MEINHOLD
DECMBER BIRTHDAYS
2 MATILDA LEHNER
Respect
Relationships
Resilience
Responsibility
Welcome to week 7, I know that I’m not the only one who feels that time is getting away from us. Staff
are busy making sure students finalise their assessment tasks and completing testing. Next week,
students in Year 7 to Year 10 will be completing exams in English, Humanities, Mathematics and
Science. On Wednesday December 2 students will participate in Transition Day, a day where all
students will be in their 2021 Class groups and will be learning about their 2021 learning program. Also
in Week 9 Year 10 Students will be attending a Flying start program to prepare them for their Year 11
studies.
Staffing news
Congratulations to Ann Grant, Robbie Thomas on successfully re-applying for their positions and
welcome to Nicole Carroll. They will help make up the Education Support Team with Kylie McKenzie,
Leonie Carroll and Billy Kydd. This week staffing has almost been finalised with teachers being added to
our staff. Amanda Shalders will be the new F/1 teacher. Amanda comes with a great deal of experience
working with children of all ages and also with the capacity to join our Teaching and Learning Team.
Filimone Afa will teach Technology to Years 7-11 students. I will be advertising a part time position for
a teacher to join us. They will work alongside teachers to assist students who need additional support
to catch up after the disruption caused by COVID in 2020. I’m very excited about our staffing profile for
next year. The curriculum being offered has our children’s best interests at heart, our staff have
suggested several additional programs that will develop student capabilities to be healthy, happy
people.
Pupil Free Day
Last Thursday all staff participated in our Pupil Free Day. The morning was used to learn about Zones of
Regulation. Staff will be modelling the Zones of Regulation approach before we introduce the zones to
the students. More information will follow as the College proceeds to fully implement the program.
We will be using Zones of Regulation to support each other, to be mindful of our own coping strategies
and to be empathetic to those of others.
Aerosol Cans
With the onset of warmer weather students are rightfully controlling body odour by using deodorant.
This is a reminder that only roll on deodorants should be brought to school. Aerosols can trigger
asthma attacks. Please support asthmatic staff and students by ensuring that your child has a roll on
deodorant.
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Please Note:
The Office Foyer has a
maximum occupancy
of 1 person at a time
during COVID-19
restrictions.
This applies to Staff,
Students and Parents.
Please visit our Website
www.manang.vic.edu.au
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PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY
It is harvest time and with that comes increased movement and slow moving traffic on our
roads.
Please be aware and drive to the road conditions.
Uniform
A reminder about the sports uniform. Sports uniform must be worn in its entirety and not combined with non-sport uniform items.
Students may wear the sports uniform all day on days they have scheduled Physical Education/Sport practical classes. It is highly
recommended that older students change out of their sports tops. Students may wear the sports uniform to school, if they have PE in
first two sessions, or from school if they have PE in last lesson. Students should wear their school uniform on days when students do
not have Sport or Physical Education, this means school shorts or pants. All uniform items should be worn at a respectable length, I’m
referring to all shorts and school dresses.
Parents and Friends
This year the Parents and Friends group has formed three committees. These are; the Beautification Committee, this group looks at
how the school’s grounds can be improved so that it looks nice and is more functional for students. So far the Committee has planted
the trees that line the entrance and exit of the school, it has also funded the new fence around the basketball courts and arranged for
the school entrances and exit to be modernised. The committee wants to include all families in events like Bonfire Friday. The Uniform
committee has just completed a uniform review which included identifying new items and reviewing the policy. This will need to
continue to be monitored. The committee also wants to investigate formal uniform items for student leaders who represent the
college in public. The Fundraising committee is responsible for identifying projects that will benefit our students then run fundraising
events to enable them. The College is looking for new members to each of these committees. The only qualification needed is that
you are dedicated to making Manangatang P12 College a school of excellence, one that you are proud to have your child attend.
Mobile Phone Policy
A reminder that students must store their mobile phones in the lockers provided. They are not to be stored in bags or personal
lockers. This is a policy initiated by the State Government and is non-negotiable, parents will be notified if students don’t comply with
this policy.
Water bottles
All students are encouraged to bring a labelled water bottle to school and to bring them to class. Please ensure that only water is
brought to school sugary drinks are not allowed.
Attendance No Year level achieved 100% attendance in the last week.
Happy and safe weekend Nat Mouvet
Drink bottles and masks A reminder that all students should be drinking from their own water bottles. These can be refilled from the bubble taps. Masks must be worn by students in years 7-12 in class and out of class. Thanks everyone.
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In the Foundation/One Classroom
We have been working on the topic of ‘Discovery’ in THEME and how to use different materials to create things. During Week 6, we role played as engineers and construction workers to create a huge city. Each student created a different building and explained its use. In our city, we had many different buildings – including a Spiderman Tower, a working crane and helipad!
Lost Property
Just recently it seems that quite a few jumpers, hats
and other personal items (lunch boxes) are being
found in the yard and left behind in classrooms. It is
easy to return items when they have been labelled.
To help staff return items can you please ensure that
all personal items have a name on them.
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2020 SCHOOL SWIMMING PROGRAM
The swim program commences Monday 30th November. Students must have appropriate swimming attire, towel and a drink bottle. Students will need a membership or pay daily entry each day of the program $3 per session.
Week 1 – November 30th – December 4th
Week 2 – December 7th – 11th
MON 30/11 TUES 1/12 WED 2/12 Year 6 Transition Day
THURS 3/12 FRI 4/12
1
2
6
6
9/10 PE
9/10 PE
3
4/5
4/5
5
F/1
4
2/3
2/3
F/1
5/6
5/6
5
F/1
F/1
7/8 PE + 6
F/1
7/8 PE
MON 7/12 TUES 8/12 WED 9/12 (Outdoor Ed camp)
THURS 10/12 FRI 11/12
1
2
6
6
9/10 + 7/8 PE
6
9/10 PE
3
4/5
4/5 4/5
4/5
4
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
5
F/1
F/1
F/1 PE
F/1
7/8 PE
Transition Week 9 Wednesday 2 December
11.20am – 1.20pm All Day All Day
Developing Class Culture P/1 Rm 1 with LMc Yr 2 Rm 2 with DM Yr6 Rm 3 with BS
Yr 7/8 S1 Orientation and Humanities with PM Rm 6 S2 English with BM S3 Electives with TP and PR S4 Science/Maths with KDP S5 PE with SB
Yr9/10 S1 English with BM S2 Maths SG S3 Electives with TP and PR S4 Humanities with PM S5 Science with SG
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Year 7-10 Exam timetable Week 8
Monday 23 No-
vember Tuesday 24 No-
vember Wednesday 25
November Thursday 26 November
Friday 27 November
Session 1 9/10 English
2 hrs Rm 9 BM
7/8 Humanities 1 hr Rm 6 PM
Session 2
Session 3
7/8 English 1 hr Rm 9 BM
9/10 Science1 hr Rm 7 SG 9/10 Humanities
2 hrs Rm 6 PM
7/8 Science 1 hr Rm 7
KDP 9/10 Maths 2 hrs SLC SG
7/8 Maths 1 hr SLC SG
Session 4
Year 11 Flying Start
Monday
30 November Tuesday
1 December Wednesday 2 December
Thursday 3 December
Friday 4 December
Session 1
Geography
NP Rm 5 Health
NP Rm 5
Legal Studies PM Rm 6
Physical Education SP Rm 5
Session 2
Session 3
English
BM Rm 9 Maths General
SG SLC Math Methods
SG SLC Politics
PM Rm 6 Session 4
NAIDOC WEEK
Students in
Foundation to Year 6
participated in art
activities during
NAIDOC Week. They
explored the
significance of art in
Aboriginal culture
and
heritage. Students
studied dreamtime
stories and looked at
artworks by famous
Aboriginal artists. All
students designed
and painted their own
boomerangs using
traditional colours.
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TENNIS
Players needed for Junior tennis, playing Saturday mornings. Please phone Steve on 5035 1463 if you are interested.
Monday 30th November,
This will be the last for 2020
Community News
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Manangatang P-12 College
4105 Mallee Highway, Manangatang
Victoria 3546
Phone: 03 5035 1270
Fax: 03 5035 1244
ww.manang.vic.edu.au
www.facebook.com/manangatangp12
E-mail:
Manangatang P-12 College
acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples as the first
peoples and traditional custodians of
the lands where we live, learn and
work.
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COLLEGE PAYMENTS ARE NOW DUE
College payments can be paid directly into the
College bank account
BSB 033 250
Account number 602160
with your name as a reference,
or by cheque made payable to
Manangatang P-12 College...Thankyou
WANTED!!!
VCAL are seeking donation of the following items to help complete a
number of projects.
Chemical shuttles or just shuttle frames.
Pallets – in very good condition
Mini orb
Timber pieces – suitable for tabletops
If you or anyone that you know has any of these materials,
please contact the College immediately.
Items can be dropped off at the back of the tech room,
please organise with College first.
Thank you to the Walters family who collected pallets from Swan Hill
and dropped them off at School.
If so, come down to the College and drop them off behind the Music room.
We accept any motor vehicle batteries. These batteries will be sold and taken to Swan Hill where they will be
recycled.
The money will then be used for College camps and improvements to
the school.
Follow signs at the College to reach battery drop off.
Please place batteries on wooden pallet so it is easier to remove.
Do you have any batteries that you don’t want?