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Warragul Regional Collegeproudly presentsWORTH READING
IssUe 10
A Proud History, a Bright Future
2 7 T H J U L Y 2 0 1 2
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VCE InormationNightTuesday 31st July
Parent Opinion SurveySent out to parents on Monday 30th July.
To be returned Friday 10th August
On Tuesday July 24th, Year 8 students had theopportunity to be involved in a ull day o science and
CSI style investigation at Warragul Regional College,
presented by the company CSI World.
All students learnt the basics o investigating a crime
scene such as ngerprinting suspects, and getting
ngerprints rom smooth and rough suraces. They
practiced collecting trace evidence such as bre and hair
samples and how the dierent shapes and orms o blood
splatter can aect the outcome o a case.
Each group o students then became booted and suitedand headed o to investigate their own crime scene.
Each group o students applied their skills, collected
evidence and used UV light to check or any unseen
blood samples. Students then worked together to
eliminate suspects and determine.who did it?
Congratulations to all groups or solving the crime
correctly and especially to the boys o group 6 who
could back up their accusation with the most amount o
evidence.
Thank you to BBLLEN or their support and assistance.
csI Year 8 InVesTIGaTOrs
PD DayNo Students At
School
Monday 30th July
Email Addresses
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PrIncIPaLs rePOrT a VIsIT FrOM DrOUInwesT PrIMarY scHOOLRecently, 23 students rom grade 4/5A rom Drouin West
PS came to Warragul Regional College as part o a transition
program. Prior to the day, the Drouin West students were paired
up with students rom 7_3, and wrote letters o introduction to
each other.On the day, the students rom 7_3 taught the younger ones how
to paint a sock sh using a range o dierent vibrant coloured
inks, and helped in the construction o the nal product. Once
nished, the sh were hung to dry and the year 7s took the
primary school students on a tour o the school grounds. The
little kids were amazed at how big WRC is and were concerned
about getting lost i they got separated rom their buddies.
Miss Crookston hoped that the highlight o the day or the Drouin
West students wouldve been the art activity, but unortunately it
was the visit to the canteen!
The connection between the two grades was initiated by the act
that the two grades were taught by Mrs. and Miss Crookston!Both 7_3 and grade 4/5A had an excellent day and were very
impressed with the artwork they produced together.
wlom Bk
Welcome back to all students, sta and
parents to Term 3. In ootball terms we are
entering the 3rd quarter o the year, also
known as the premiership quarter. This is
the term when students can really get a lot
o work done and progress their learning ina positive way. I am pleased to be able to
report a very smooth start to the term so ar.
woth rdig Goig Digitl
Last term we trialled our rst ull digital version o Worth Reading.
This edition o Worth Reading will be our last paper version o the
College Newsletter. From next edition onwards Worth Reading will
be distributed in an electronic ormat via PDF or through a link to
the schools website. Parents will have the PDF or link sent to their
phones and/or email addresses.
The key reason or this change is cost and eciency. The current
version o the newsletter has enormous costs in terms o paper,photocopying, postage, envelopes, sta time to collate, address
and package 720 envelopes each ortnight. The money saved on
this can be better directed to other priorities at the school.
Moving to a digital medium also allows improvement in the uture
including the possible use o sound and video embedded into the
newsletter.
For any amilies who do not have access to email/mobile phone
the school would be happy to continue to provide a paper copy
o the newsletter. Please contact Anne Eacott in the Oce
(56239900) to let us know i this is the case.
chi Dlgtio
Warragul Regional College along with other schools in WestGippsland will be hosting a delegation o 30 Chinese students and
teachers. The delegation arrives on Sunday 29th July and will be
in Warragul or two weeks.
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Thank you to all o the amilies who have been in contact with the
school to discuss issues, concerns or points o clarication about
their students report. The report to parents is an important way
o linking parents, students and teachers together in a partnership
ocussed on student learning. Please dont hesitate to contact the
school to discuss any concerns or queries you may have with your
childs report.
not ngotibl Uiom d Pttio
Year Level Teams are currently targeting students out o uniorm.
Parents can help us by ensuring that students own the correct
uniorm, that they wear it to school and that they have a note
i they need to be out o uniorm or any reason. Thank you in
advance to all students and parents or your support to ensure all
students are wearing ull school uniorm.
Rob Juratowitch
Principal
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My name is Mike
Shone and Im
participating in the
Principal Internship
Program at WarragulRegional College
throughout Semester
Two. The purpose
o the internship
program is to provide
an opportunity or
participants to refect on, develop
and practice their leadership skills and
knowledge while shadowing and being
mentored by a respected Principal. It is
also an opportunity or the host school,
in this case Warragul Regional College,
to benet rom having a leader secondedto the school or six months. Earlier this
year I was oered the opportunity to
participate in the program, and was also
asked to nominate a school and Principal
I would like to work with. I chose Warragul
Regional College because o its strong
ocus on student learning and progressive
educational programs, its reputation or
having motivated and high achieving sta
and because o its thorough procedures
that support student wellbeing. Throughout
Semester Two I will be one o three
Assistant Principals at the College.
I studied at Ballarat University and my
main teaching areas are Outdoor and
Environmental Studies, Health and Human
Development and junior Health and PE.
Ater graduating, I travelled overseas andworked as a volunteer in Central and South
America, which had a proound impact on
my values and belies. For the past ve and
a hal years I have worked as a teacher and
school leader at Korumburra Secondary
College, and last year I was Acting
Assistant Principal at Korumburra. I am
married with three children, Isabella (aged
10), Dylan (7) and Jasper (4). Outside o
work my main interests are bushwalking
and sea kayaking, and I am a keen
Hawthorn supporter, which I understand
is looked avourably on by a number opeople at Warragul RC (although not
everyone!!)
In my rst two weeks I have been very
impressed with Warragul Regional College.
There is a discernibly positive culture
amongst the sta and students, with many
exciting conversations occurring around
teaching approaches and curriculum
development that maximise student
learning. I have met some parents through
School Council meetings, and I look
orward to working with all sta, students
and parents over the next six months tosupport improvements in Learning and
Teaching at Warragul.
cHaPPYscOrner
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InTrODUcInG MIKe sHOneassIsTanT PrIncIPaL
During the recent school holidays I went on a
study tour to Japan with nineteen other Victorian
teenagers. It was the best experience o my lie. We
had three days o intensive language classes and
the rest was sightseeing and cultural activities. The
cultural activities were dressing in a summer kimono,
Japanese drumming, calligraphy writing and fower
arrangement. The cities we visited were Osaka, Kyoto,
Nara and Hiroshima. My avourite things about the
trip were the homestay, high school visit and the
Hiroshima peace memorial park.
Teagan Hedrick
JaPan sTUDY TOUr
MONDAY 30 July 2012
is a Sta Proessional
Development DayNO FORMAL CLASSES
STUDENTS NOT REQUIRED
AT SCHOOL
reMInDer
r dLuhtim
My oce and
hallway are ull o
students hangingaround to get a
bit o warmth.
Its become the
junior school
common room. I
nd that these times are very rewarding
and eective in my role as a chaplain. It
gives me the opportunity to really engage
with the students in an environment where
they are relaxed and open with each other.
We have some meaningul and challenging
conversations about all sorts o issues.
Pttio Bll
I was able to take all the students who
supported us with waitering to McDonalds
to say thanks. The young ones are keen to
help out with the next catering event.
Bky club
I am an old hand at breaky clubs now. They
run pretty smoothly and the students love
to hang out in a warm place on the cold
winters morning. The Community Church
Club is doing a great job running their
breakast. I drop in every now and then to
say hello and see i they need anything.
Publi rltio
An extended part o my role is to engage
with the schools wider community such
as parents, church groups clubs and any
group that has an invested interest in the
school. On several occasions I have gone
to students homes to meet with the parents
to discuss where their child is at with
their schooling. I have met with Pastors to
discuss my role as a chaplain to see how
they could support me and the school
community. I aim to spend some time withsome o the ocial dignitaries in the area
such as members o the council and state
and ederal government representatives.
Lee Tilley
Chaplain
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career newsrmid
MOnasH ParenT eVenInG culfld, 6 spt;rgit : .moh.du.u/pt.
Year 10 sTUDenTs
On Tuesday 24 July, The Age and Herald Sun
newspapers will include VTAC Tertiary Entry
2015 supplements. These will be an extremelyuseul resource, or example, in selecting Year
11 subjects. Prerequisite subjects or university
entrance in 2015 will be included. You are
encouraged to collect one.
HeraLD sUn MeLBOUrne careers eXPO
An opportunity to meet repres-entatives rom
universities, TAFEs and private providers
o courses. Employer groups will also be
in attendance. Collect inormation, attend
seminars, and get help in choosing career
pathways. When: 10am-3pm, Fri 29 July;
10am-4pm, Sat 30 & Sun 31 July; Where:
Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre.
OPen DaYs are cOMInG Open Days are your opportunity to check out
institutions which interest you. See acilities, talk
to sta and students, collect inorm-ation and
see transport/ accommodation options. Open
10am to 4pm; Year 10 or 11 is a great time to
commence visits.
Sat 4 Aug Monash University (Berwick,
Gippsland, Peninsula)
Sun 5 Aug La Trobe (Albury Wodonga);
Monash (Cauleld, Clayton, Parkville);
William Angliss Institute
Sun 12 Aug Australian Catholic Uni
(Melbourne); Deakin (Warrnambool);
Melbourne (Parkville & Southbank - VCA);
RMIT (Uni and TAFE)
Sun 19 Aug Deakin (Geelong campuses);
La Trobe (Bendigo); Swinburne (Uni & TAFE)
Sun 26 Aug Australian Catholic Uni
(Ballarat); Ballarat Uni; Box Hill Institute;
Deakin (Melbourne Burwood); La Trobe
(Melbourne Bundoora)
HOw can I GeT THe MOsT VaLUe OUT OF MY
OPen DaYs VIsITs?
Dont wander aimlessly.try the ollowing:
Obtain an Open Day Guide prior (eg rom
websites like www.deakin.edu.au/openday,
or www.openday.unimelb.edu.au). Some
hard copies are available in the careers room
Plan to be at the Open Day when relevant
inormation sessions are held
Allow sucient time or your visit; two hours
or so would be advisable
Speak to sta about courses that interest
you - write your questions beorehand
Get a student perspective - speak to
students studying courses that interest you
Collect inormation/brochures
Ask about industry based-learning (IBL)
Ask about international study opportunities
Consider transport issues; is the campus
accessible rom where you live?
Check the environment where you will study;
will you be happy there or three/our years?
Consider the acilities/clubs oered at your
preerred institution
Consider visiting a rural campus, especially
i you think you wont obtain a high enough
ATAR or a metropolitan campus. ATARs
are oten lower and they oten oer more
personal assistance, accommodation, and a
liestyle which will suit some students.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you plan to apply for a
course involving an interview/folio presentation/
audition as part of the selection process you
may be asked what you learnt about the course
at Open Day. Attendance is vital.
cHanGeD PrereQUIsITes FOr scIence aT
MeLBOUrne
The University o Melbourne has announced
that rom 2014 the Bachelor o Science
prerequisites will change to: Units 3 and 4
study score o at least 25 in English/English
language/Literature or at least 30 in ESL and
EITHER
a study score o at least 25 in Mathematical
Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and in
one o Biology, Chemistry or Physics (the
current prerequisites), OR
a study score o at least 25 in both
Mathematical Methods and Specialist
Mathematics.BacHeLOr OF BIOMeDIcIne aT THe
UnIVersITY OF MeLBOUrne
A range o majors are available in
Biomedicine: Biochemistry & molecular
biology, bioengineering systems, biotechnology,
cell & developmental biology, deence &
disease, genetics, human structure & unction,
microbiology, inection & Immunology,
neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology and
physiology. O the 343 Bachelor o Biomedicine
students who graduated in 2011, 248 continue
to study at Melbourne. O these, 124 are
studying medicine, 69 are studying biomedicine
(Honours), 11 dental surgery, 9 physio-therapy
and so on. Some are studying optometry,
veterinary science, engineering and nursing.
Study options, clearly, are varied.
new cOMMUnIcaTIOn DesIGn DeGree aT
MOnasH In 2013
This new three-year degree will oer a
considerable amount o design studio time
and will combine visual communication with
multimedia. Electives will include industrial
design and ne art. The ourth year (by
application) will oer more academic careers.
First and second years will be studio based with
specialisations in third year. Students will be
encouraged to consider spending three to six
weeks studying at Prato in Italy as part o the
course. The Prato Centre (Tuscany) opened in
2001 and is 15 minutes rom Florence. 12,000
Monash sta and students have studied there to
date. It aims to develop Australia Europe links
through research, collaboration, conerences
and as a centre o study or Australians.
TwO InFOrMaTIOn sessIOns aT La TrOBe
UnIVersITY (BUnDOOra)
The Year 10 event is designed or current
Year 10 students and parents who will be
in the process o VCE subject selection. Get
a tertiary point o view. When: 6-7.30pm,
Thurs 26 July; Register: www.latrobe.edu.au/
school/events.
The Year 11/12 event is or parents interest-
ed in supporting their students through the
tertiary selection process and transition into
university lie. When: 6-70pm, Thurs 26 July;
Register www.latrobe.edu.au/school/events.
ParenT InFOrMaTIOn eVenInGs aT DeaKIn
UnIVersITY
These are an opportunity or parents/
students to get more inormed about the VTAC
application processes, the cost o university and
assistance available, and how to successully
move to tertiary education. When/where: Wed
25 July, Geelong; Thurs 26 July, Melbourne;
both 6.30-8pm; Register: www.deakin.edu.au/
uture-students/parents.
MeeT MeLBOUrne
The University o Melbourne is giving you
a chance to meet sta and chat about
opportunities. When/ Where: Glen Waverley,
25 July, Frankston, 8 Aug, Dandenong, 9 Aug
(all 6.30-8pm); Regn: www.uturestudents.unimelb.edu.au/meetmelbourne.
a career In VIcTOrIa POLIce Victoria
Police continues to recruit police and protective
services ocers. They want people rom diverse
backgrounds, refective o the community.
Applicants will go through several steps beore
being accepted, including an entrance exam,
background check, tness and medical
assessment and a selection panel interview. I
you are looking to apply or want to nd out more
go to: www.policecareer.vic.gov.au. You will nd
inormation about the various tests required.
InDePenDenT PrOVIDer OPen DaYsIndependent education providers hold Open
Days like public institutions do. Some coming
up are (see websites or others):
Whitehouse Institute o Design: 12 Aug, 672
Bourke St, Melbourne; www.whitehouse-
design.edu.au;
JMC Academy (Music, audio, animation,
lm & TV): 10.30am & 2.30pm, 18 Aug,
171 Bank St, Sth Melb; regn: www.
jmcacademy.edu.au
Marcus Oldham College (agriculture
and horse industry): Sun 12 Aug, 145Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds, Geelong; www.
marcusoldham.vic.edu.au.
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The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to assist
eligible amilies with the costs associated with the education o their
children.
Parents and guardians may be eligible or the EMA i they have a validCentrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
The second instalment o the Education Maintenance Allowance
(EMA) payment is due to be paid into bank accounts rom mid August
onwards or those parents/guardians who chose the EFT payment
option on their application orm.
Parents/guardians who chose the cheque payment option will receive
their payment rom late August / early September.
Parents and guardians who lodged an EMA application at the
beginning o the year do not need to lodge another EMA application to
receive the second instalment EMA payment.
Parents/guardians whose children have transerred to this school
since 29 February 2012 will need to submit a new EMA applicationorm. Applications close on 3 August 2012.
Eligibility inormation can be obtained rom: www.education.vic.gov.
au/aboutschool/lieatschool/ema/deault.htm
cott:
School Oce or application orm and urther inormation
Ky Dt: Eligibility day - 16 July 2012
Parent applications close - 3 August 2012
EFT payments - Mid August 2012 onwards
Cheque payments - Late August / Early September
2012
eDUcaTIOn MaInTenance aLLOwanceItlmt To
anTI BULLYInGawareness DaYIn conjuction with Anti Bullying Australia
we are holding anAnti Bullying Awareness Day
at the Darnum Memorial Hall on
Sunday 12th August,
rom 12am to 4pm.There will be inormation on Anti Bullying Australia and
Project Rocket, an interactive anti-bullying and youth
leadership program that is run by young people or young
people in all school settings.
There will be anti-bullying workshops, demonstrations, a
sausage sizzle, give aways and a very special guest speaker.
We are inviting all schools in the area to attend and help
support Anti-Bullying.
Together, we can stop bullying.
Craig Heffernan
Shin Ki Do Kai Karate
"Bullying stops Here"
This is a pupil ree day or other students but not or Year 12
students. Time is o the essence or Year 12 students so we
need to make use o the opportunities that we have.
We have planned or all Year 12 students to view the movie
The Player that is to be studied in English. It is better to watch
this in one sitting rather than starting one period and then
coming back to it the next, as some o the impact and meaning
can be lost.
Ater the movie, students will then be required to sit a short test
based on the movie so we can ascertain the level o knowledge
o individual students.
We require all students to watch the movie whether they haveseen it beore or not. Every time they see the movie adds to their
knowledge and ability to write about it in an essay or exam.
The details are:
Monday, 30 July ALL Year 12 English attend school
Homegroup as usual
Movie shown in Drama Room 9.15am to 11.15am
Recess
Test 11.45 to 12.15 in E1 MIL, E3 CRO, E4 BRD.
Students will then be permitted to go home or study at
school in Common Room or E2.
We hope this is all clear but eel ree to contact us i necessary.
Jan Park and Graeme Miller
arranGeMenTs FOrYear 12 sTUDenTs OnMOnDaY 30 JULY
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OPenInG TIMes
Term 3 is the time when we commence planning or the 2013 school year. O
particular importance to you as a parent / guardian o a Year 9, 10 or 11 student is
the planning o your childs uture pathway.
The course selection timeline is outlined below or each year level.
Year 9 (preparation for Year 10 in 2013)
Fo studt duig shool Fo studt d Pt
Ongoing in Homegroup meetings
Sessions on Pathways and
planning or 2013
Tuesday 31st July
Senior School Inormation Night 7.30
9.00pm in the Flexible Learning Centre
Monday 13th August to Friday 17th August
Pathway Interviews Appointments made
via the General Oce rom 30th July
Wednesday 22nd August
Course Selection Forms Due Back
Year 10 (preparation for Year 11 in 2013)
Fo studt duig shool Fo studt d Pt
Tuesday 31st July
Jobs Expo Visit at Lardner Park
Tuesday 31st July
Senior School Inormation Night 7.30
9.00pm in the Flexible Learning Centre
Tuesday 31st July
Brieng session on Pathways &
VCE Units
Monday 13th August to Friday 17th August
Pathway Interviews Appointments made via
the General Oce rom 30th July
Tuesday 14th August
Monash University Clayton Visit
Wednesday 22nd August
Course Selection Forms Due Back
Year 11 (preparation for Year 12 in 2013)
Fo studt duig shool Fo studt d Pt
No ormal sessions at school
but students are encouraged
to visit the Careers Oce to
discuss their options or 2013.
Monday 13th August to Friday 17th August
Pathway Interviews Appointments made via
the General Oce rom 30th July
Wednesday 22nd August
Course Selection Forms Due Back
Encouraged to attend University Open Days
Students are encouraged to visit the careers room and make an appointment to
help them seek inormation about uture pathways beore the pathway interviews
and beore the course selection orms are due back.
The Pathways Interview is an inormal meeting with you, your child and a
member o the course selection team. You will need to book an appointment time
at the inormation night or by phoning the general oce ater July 30. Students
whose parents are unable to attend the pathway interview will have the interview
without their parents.
I you need more inormation regarding the course selection process and
pathways planning, please do not hesitate to contact either Robyn Ridsdale or
one o the Careers Counsellors David Stevenson or Sarah Taylor at the College
on 5623 9900.
Quote of the weekThe only real ailure in lie is one notlearned rom.Anthony J. DAngelo
Mon 30 July PD Day
No Classes
Students
not
required
Tues 31 JulyJob Skills Expo@ Lardner Park
Depart
9.10am
Return
11.30am
Tues 31 JulyVCE Information NightFlexible Learning
Centre
7.30pm -
9.30pm
Thurs 2 AugGippsland Netball
Finals @ Traralgon
Depart
8.45am
Return
3.00pm
Wed 8 AugCouncil Curriculum
Meeting5.15pm
Tues 14 Aug
Schools Access Monash
@ Monash University,
Clayton Campus
Depart9.15am
Return
3.00pm