check the College Website for all updates & further informaon www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au 12th September 2017 Year 7 Immunisations 15th September 2017 Clontarf Surfing Event 17th September 2017 Childers Bunnings BBQ 18th September 2017 GWR Athletics 23rd September —8th October 2017 School Holidays 13th October 2017 Flagstaff Fundraising Day 20th October 2017 Year 10 Formal 24th October 2017 Year 12 Childers Breakfast 27th October 2017 Year 12 Last Day IMPORTANT DATES Issue 14, September 2017 Graſton Road, Warrnambool Vic 3280 Ph: 5564 4444 email: [email protected]www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au Parents please note: Students are supervised between the times of 8.45am until 3.45pm daily Last Sunday morning I was afforded a sleep in at home – not the usual state of affairs in our house hold. It was wonderful to wake up lazily and wander out to the living room and then have my three children pounce on me with a chorus of “Happy Fathers Day Dad!” They have bought me a generous ‘experience based’ gift which I know I’ll treasure, but what I delighted in more than anything else was the various hand-made gifts that they had lovingly made for me over the previous weeks leading up to Fathers Day. It ’s beautiful to be reminded of how much others care for and love you. I stepped into the rest of the day energised by the gifts of thoughtful affection that my kids had crafted for me. I hope if you’re a dad reading this that you had a similar experience on the day and got the chance to tell your children how much you appreciate them. In the context of Warrnambool College, I’ve been noticing this past fortnight the impact that positive role modelling can have on our students, from their peers, their teachers and education support staff. Just as on days like Fathers Day we focus on the role model that our father has been for us, at school I ’ve witnessed how affirmed and confident we become when others role model positive behaviours back to us. For instance this week when I was on yard duty in the hall, around 40 students were wandering around in a fairly listless, “this is boring” kind of state. It took just two students to role model the beginnings of a game of octopus to get every other student involved within 30 seconds. Immediately everyone was engaged, energised, excited and interacting with others that they wouldn’t necessarily hang out with. I was also delighted last week to be involved in the school captains’ 2017 project that involved collecting qualitative data from years 7-9 students on teaching and learning effectiveness at Warrnambool College and then presenting this back to our teaching staff to reflect upon. As the captains stood before our teachers and taught, I marvelled at the role modelling they were presenting to people many years their senior. They can be most proud of their efforts this year and have left our staff with many areas to focus on and improve as we continue to create an environment where every Warrnambool student thrives. As we head toward the end of term, I hope you are able to role model the values and learning that you consider important for your child. And as I was reminded on Fathers Day, I hope you get daily reminders of your close connection with your child as they grow before you. Kind Regards,
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check the College Website for all updates & further information
Parents please note: Students are supervised between the times of 8.45am until 3.45pm daily
Last Sunday morning I was afforded a sleep in at home – not the usual state of affairs in our house hold. It was wonderful to wake up lazily and wander out to the living room and then have my three children pounce on me with a chorus of “Happy Fathers Day Dad!” They have bought me a generous ‘experience based’ gift which I know I’ll treasure, but what I delighted in more than anything else was the various hand-made gifts that they had lovingly made for me over the previous weeks leading up to Fathers Day. It’s beautiful to be reminded of how much others care for and love you. I stepped into the rest of the day energised by the gifts of thoughtful affection that my kids had crafted for me. I hope if you’re a dad reading this that you had a similar experience on the day and got the chance to tell your children how much you appreciate them.
In the context of Warrnambool College, I’ve been noticing this past fortnight the impact that positive role modelling can have on our students, from their peers, their teachers and education support staff. Just as on days like Fathers Day we focus on the role model that our father has been for us, at school I’ve witnessed how affirmed and confident we become when others role model positive behaviours back to us. For instance this week when I was on yard duty in the hall, around 40 students were wandering around in a fairly listless, “this is boring” kind of state. It took just two students to role model the beginnings of a game of octopus to get every other student involved within 30 seconds. Immediately everyone was engaged, energised, excited and interacting with others that they wouldn’t necessarily hang out with.
I was also delighted last week to be involved in the school captains’ 2017 project that involved collecting qualitative data from years 7-9 students on teaching and learning effectiveness at Warrnambool College and then presenting this back to our teaching staff to reflect upon. As the captains stood before our teachers and taught, I marvelled at the role modelling they were presenting to people many years their senior. They can be most proud of their efforts this year and have left our staff with many areas to focus on and improve as we continue to create an environment where every Warrnambool student thrives.
As we head toward the end of term, I hope you are able to role model the values and learning that you consider important for your child. And as I was reminded on Fathers Day, I hope you get daily reminders of your close connection with your child as they grow before you.
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Dan Lee
Adam Matheson
Cassandra Crevo-
OUT OF CORRIDORS
As the weather will be turning for the better (it will soon) we are asking students to move out of corridors at the beginning of recess and lunch and find areas in the yard during these times. Students will be given enough time at the beginning of each break to return to their lockers to place books/materials in before moving outside. On colder days there are numerous options for students to get out of the cold such as our Gymnasium, Library, Hall and Canteen. Students will be expected to display respectful behaviour in these areas or they will be asked to leave.
YEAR 7 IMMUNISATIONS – CYCLE THREE
All Year 7 students that returned consent forms will be having their cycle three immunisations next Tuesday 12th September. Students will be fully supervised for the immunisations and the 20 minutes after the immunisations to ensure no students have adverse reactions.
LAST DAY OF TERM
Normal classes will be running on our last day of term. Classes will be shortened to accommodate the 2.30pm finish. Please ensure all students are prepared for a normal day of classes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
House surfing competition – come along and watch our Houses go head to head in the first ever Warrnambool College Surfing Pro-Am
Thursday 14th September Main Beach in front of Surf Club – begins at 7.30am
Arts Cup – a wonderful display of student celebrations of drama/musical performance
Wednesday 20th September School Hall – begins at 2.00pm
Cambodia Trip – we wish our students all the best as they head over to Cambodia to support the Merri philanthropic charity
OUR STUDENTS CARE
Our House System has been in place for seven years (including 2017)
Each year our students raise funds for the different House charities
It is my great pleasure to announce that after our latest House charity out of uniform day we have ticked over the $90,000 mark raised for our philanthropic charities.
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BELFAST REPORT
At Belfast we take pride in our students academic’s, effort and attitude in class. This week we wanted
to recognise the hard work of our Belfast students who continue to make our house proud!
0B1
Amber HAY
Emily ROSS
Hayden GIBLIN
Ethan FARRELL
Silivenusi NAITOKOVARASA
Ethan BEST
Ruby BILSON
The students below recorded
an average above 70%/
0B2 Finn BATEMAN
Georgia MCMINN
Kaleb HUTCHINSON
Louis SHARMAN
Zachary NORMAN
Charlie EDNEY
0B3 Asha MURPHY
Chloe MCKENZIE
Alannah SHARP
Christopher PILKINGTON
Ella MCLEAN-WALKER
Madison ELLUL
Millie MCCONNELL
Piper BOS
Matilda ALLEN
0B4
Cara HARRY
Mackenzie VAN DER STARRE
Latoya FOLIMA
Memphis KELLY
0B5 Georgina GIBLIN
Pyper TEMPLETON
Ashton KENNION
Chelsea HUISMANN
Nathan MCTAGGART
Samantha NICHOLSON
Amarlea SPENCE
0B6
Aiden HETHERINGTON
Chloe WATTS-MARR
Holli HOGGAN
Nicholas CHADDERTON
Ravi GARNER
Sophie HARRY
Finnigan GUNSTONE
0B7
Izzy BATEMAN
Brandon KIENSROD
Jaimee SMART
Jessica PERRY
Carly MCCONNELL
Olivia HALLIDAY
Hattie WINSTANLEY
Harrison CROWTHERS
Marli PETTIT
0B8 Brayden COLLINS
Drew GARNER
Lana BROWN
Lydia SHARP
Molly QUADROY
Bella CARTER MORRISON
Shannon PHILP
Sophie MCCONNELL
The students below recorded
an average above 70%/
The students below recorded
an average above 80%/
0B1
Alison BOYLAN-TURNER
Claudia SEXTUS
Holly EARNSHAW
0B2
Tara ELLIOTT
Eleanor HOLLAND
Ava SHARMAN
0B3
Brianna BROWN
0B4
Bailey HARRIS
Bailey PHILP
Evening-Star GARNER
Lily POTTER
Tatiana TAYLOR
Keisha SHAW
0B5
Alexandria KEEN
Bluey KING
Paris NAGORCKA
Airlie O'BRIEN
Buster KING
0B6 Ava MATHESON
Isabella QUADROY
Molly MORRICE
0B7
Ava BISHOP
0B8
Aislinn PRIMMER
Kate ROSS
Lachlan CHAPMAN
Lily COFFEY
Madison HOY
Natalie WINGROVE
Nicola BILSON
Eloise JENKINS
Samuel KILLEEN
Sophie MALONE
Thomas COWLING
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LOGANS REPORT Celebrating Tutorials – The corner stone of Houses.
Some might believe that the purpose of tutorial each morning is to mark the roll and hand out messages, however Tute is so much more and this week we are celebrating our tute groups in Logans. Even before students arrive for their first day of year 7, they are allocated to a tutorial group; this becomes part of their identity at Warrnambool College for their remaining 6 years. As I went to each of our Logans tutes on Wednesday taking photos for the newsletter, it became apparent that each tute has its own personality. One was building card houses in a tightly contested competition, another was very loud and chatty and had a real energy in the room, others were quietly sitting in groups and preparing for the day ahead, there was music playing and everywhere there were one on one conversations between tutors and students. In one room students were throwing pieces of paper at the bin, not in the act of practicing their basketball skills, but rather working with Melanie Shultz our Big Life Coordinator as they undertook an activity in looking at privilege and opportunities. The Big Life program has become an integral part of our tutorial program, evidence of these lessons is visible in rooms, gratitude walls and growth mindset posters are just some of the examples of Big Life being on display every day. Tutors become the first person that our students see in the morning, the person who answers their questions, guides them through the business of school, and has conversations with them about their progress and life outside of school and with whom they build a lasting relationship over their years at Warrnambool College. Tutors know our students better than anyone else in the school, and are the first point of call for families. Our students are all diverse in their natures and needs and tute groups become a space where that diverse nature becomes apparent and celebrated.
Tute Music Comp
Previously we spoke about a music comp happening in tute each Friday, students picked songs that pre-dated the 2000’s, the songs were played in tute and voted on. This week the final results came in and the winners announced. Congratulations to:
L2 – Harry Baker – Never Tear Us Apart
L4 – Liam King – We Are The Champions
L5 – Ollie King – The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
L6 – Alistair Artz – Jackson 5 ABC
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LOGANS REPORT
In the spotlight – Liam Stow, Logans House Captain
Why did you put your hand up for the House Captain role?
I enjoy working with others and having a say within the school. I like to be able to influence change. I’d already been in Logan's leadership for a few years and it seemed like a natural progression. I’d been middle-school leader, sports captain and philanthropic leader. I also had some experience in the engagement and wellbeing committee and was selected to take part in The Great South West Ice challenge.
Have there been any personal challenges along the way?
Yes, I’ve always struggled with public speaking and in particular reading things out in front of others. It became a personal goal of mine to try and overcome this. I tackled the problem by pushing myself out of my comfort zone, putting my hand up for opportunities to talk and read in public like speaking at footy dinners, running warm-ups etc. I basically overcame this by practicing.
What do you do in your spare time?
I enjoy footy. I play at North Warrnambool as centre-half forward. I spend some time at the pool and go out running when I can, to keep fit for footy.
What are your biggest achievements to date?
Becoming School Captain. There were quite a few names in the hat for this so I was pleased to have been selected. Winning a footy premiership at South Rovers and then going on to play senior footy for North Warrnambool.
Is there something that most people don’t know about you?
Yes – That I’m a big softy…
What are the highlights or best bits of school leadership?
The camps are always pretty memorable as you get to spend time with other leaders and teachers in a positive, fun and productive environment.
Do you see any long-term benefit to being in student leadership?
I found it helps build people skills. I think it’s positive to have it on your resume as employers often see the benefits of being involved in such programs.
What do you think makes a good leader?
Being a genuine person. Having the ability to listen to others and to consider their ideas. Doing the right thing is pretty important too.
Any advice for someone who’s thinking of becoming part of student leadership?
Go for it – just be prepared for the commitment, for some hard work and for taking responsibility. Get involved, it can be very rewarding!
We Need You!!- Student Leaders in 2018
We are now looking towards 2018 and would like to take this opportunity to invite students to consider becoming a student leader in Logan's. This is an opportunity for you to have a voice, to help lead change in our school and assist in building relationships between our school and the wider community of Warrnambool. Being a leader opens opportunities for you to become involved in leadership programs and builds your skills in teamwork, problem solving and organisation, not to mention the great friendships you develop. If you have never considered leadership before now might be the time, there is nothing standing in your way. Please collect a nomination form from the house office and consider the benefits of being involved.
Logan's Legends.
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YEAR 7 ALTITUDE DAY
On Thursday the 24th August the Year 7s participated in Altitude Day here at school. The focus was on standing up to bullying online and offline and celebrating diversity. Students rotated through four activities over the course of the day including sport, art, a bullying workshop and Project Rockit’s Cyberbullying presentation. Thank you to all students and staff for making it a fun, engaging and thought-provoking day!
Melanie Schultz
Big Life Program Coordinator
LIBRARY NEWS
With the sudden burst of cold weather again students are welcome to come in out of the cold and either play games, or build some Lego or meccano at recess and lunchtime.
Games available are:
Scrabble
Boggle
Snakes and Ladders
Rummy O
Checkers
The Sea Battle
Upwords
Yahtzee
The Library Team
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RU OK Day Thursday 14th September
RU OK Day is next Thursday the 14th September. It is a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that we’ve
all got what it takes to ask, “are you OK?” and support those struggling with life. Taking part can be as simple as learning RUOK’s ‘four steps’ so you can have a conversation that could change a life.
Ask: Help them open up by asking “How are you going?”
Listen: Listen without judgement. Take what they say seriously.
Encourage Action: Urge them to commit to doing one thing that might help them
Check-in: Make time to catch up soon.
The day is about inspiring people to start these conversations every day of the year. We will be helping to get our school community asking, “are you OK?” by exploring some resources from R U OK’s website in tutorials. For more information head to www.ruok.org.au
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Upcoming Sports Days
The list below provides dates of upcoming sporting events, please ensure consent and payment has
been provided by the due date.
Event Date: Event Details Consent/Payment Due Date:
Monday 11th September State Soccer-Intermediate Girls Monday 4th September
Tuesday 12th September Netball Victoria C’ships-Year 10
Girls Wednesday 6th September
Tuesday 12th September State Soccer-Year 8 Boys Thursday 7th September
Thursday 14th September W’College Surfing Pro Friday 8th September
Thursday 14th September Netball Victoria C’ships-VCE Friday 8th September
Second Hand Uniform
If anyone has any uniform items that
they no longer need can you please
donate them to us for our Wellbeing
Centre. We are in VERY short supply of
all uniform items but in particular
jumpers . Please donate any items you
have to our front office.
Thank-you!
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Signing out policy
Parents and students are reminded that there is a strict policy regarding students signing out and leaving the
school grounds.
Students can only sign out and leave the College grounds if:
- A parent/legal guardian has entered an approval on Compass
- A note from a parent/ legal guardian has been sent with the student to school and handed into the front
office
- An email has been sent to the school from parent/ legal guardian giving permission for the student to leave
the school grounds
- A parent/ legal guardian/or emergency contact that is listed on our records to come into the school and
sign the student out.
Due to legal obligations, Warrnambool College cannot accept verbal permission for students to leave.
Permission must be given before the student leaves the school grounds.
Written permission must come directly to the school (ie. Not via text message to the student’s phone).
Parentline Victoria 13 22 89 Parentline available 8am to midnight, 7 days a week Parentline provides a statewide telephone counselling service to parents and carers of children aged from birth to eighteen years
Professional counsellors are able to explore a variety of issues that impact on parenting and relationships
Parentline can provide contact details for community services
Parentline respects the confidentiality and right to privacy of callers
"I often lack confidence in what I am doing so being able to talk with someone was really great for me. I did not feel put down or judged..."
"I felt a connection with the counsellor. They tailored (the call) to my situation."
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Anyone from Warrnambool College or associated with the college can
go into Amart Sports and 5% of their total purchase (e.g. customer
spends $200, 5% = $10) will go back to the school.
Warrnambool College has joined
AMART SPORTS CK program!
All you need to do is mention you are from Warrnambool College!
The Department of Education & Warrnambool College does not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by the Department of Education or Warrnambool College for accuracy of information contained in advertisement or claims made by them.
Principal: David Clift
Assistant Principals:
Adam Matheson Cassandra Crevola
Dan Lee
School President: Leanne Williams
House Leaders: Adam Dowie – Belfast Robert Dart– Childers Colin Payne – Flagstaff
Andrew Thomson – Hopkins David Alger – Logans
Ewen Burt – Merri
School Captains: Eden Agnew
Emily Duncan Zoe Colson Huw Jones Liam Stow
Charlie Locke
Business Manager: Christine Dickson
Accounts & Family Payments:
Alannah Clifford
Careers: Peter Bollard
Snr School Co-ordinator Brad Henriksen
Music Department: Kristyn Cram
School Counsellors:
Nicole Rock
Jayce Dufty Robyn Steel
Nicole McCarthy Anita Bounds
Parents are urged to download the Compass App to their portable devices, so that they can access Compass on-the
-go. Parents can use the Compass App to approve student absences and to view learning tasks.
