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KAMBRYA COLLEGE Ph 9702 6266 Fax 9702 6277
[email protected] www.kambryacollege.com
Important Dates for Term 2 2011
June
8th
– 15th
Wednesday – Wednesday Yr 11 Exams
10th
Friday STUDENT FREE DAY Report Writing - students do not attend school today
13th
Monday Queen’s Birthday PUBLIC HOLIDAY
14th
– 17th
Tuesday – Friday Yr 10 Exams
14th
– 15th
Tuesday – Wednesday VCE Units 3 & 4 Exams
16th
Thursday GAT – No Yr 11 & Yr 12 Classes
17th
Friday End of Semester One
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents
National Secondary School Computer Fund (NSSCF)
I am very pleased to announce that, as part of the Federal Government NSSCF, the first roll out of Netbook computers will take place at the beginning of Term 3.
At this time, all students in Years 8 & 9 will be eligible to take part in this program. It will mean that students at these levels will be able to have 24/7 access to a new Netbook. However, to participate in this program, parents will be required to attend an information session at the College on how the program will work. Full details will be forwarded to all parents of Years 8 and 9 students in the near future.
The Netbook program will be made available to students in Years 7, 8 and 11 from the beginning of February 2012. This program will greatly enhance student learning and student access to the vast resources available on the internet. We are on the edge of a very exciting time in Secondary School education!
Excellent Athletics Carnival
The Athletics Carnival, held on 25th May was an outstanding success. Each of the Sub Schools, Bulen Bulen, Gwonawa, Mirrim and Warin demonstrated enthusiastic team spirit and high levels of participation. Sub School Sport Captains Ife Ogidan, Mel Hunter, Matt Koulas and Fuarosa Tuitea put in a sterling effort to organise and motivate their teams. It was the first time we were able to run the Carnival at the newly opened Casey Fields Athletics complex out at Cranbourne which is an outstanding facility. Congratulations to Shayne Kendall who lead the organisation of the day, all the staff who put in a huge day and all the students from their positive participation. Extra special congratulations to Bulen Bulen for winning the Athletics Carnival in 2011!
KAMBRYA COLLEGE Ph 9707 7600 Fax 9702 6277
[email protected] www.kambryacollege.com
Newsletter No. 8 June 3rd 2011
Uniform and Punctuality
Students are required to attend school in full uniform and get to school on time every day. Most students have no trouble complying with these very basic requirements. However, it is worth reminding our school community that ties are a compulsory part of the Winter uniform. Hoodies, non Kambrya College caps, beanies, facial piercings, nail polish and make up are not permitted to be worn at school. In order to get off to a smooth, organised start to the day, students should have a nutritious breakfast at home and be at school in full uniform by 8.50am. Students will then have 10 minutes to prepare for their first two lessons and arrive at class on time. I urge parents to continue to support the College and their children in these matters.
Michael Muscat Principal
Friends of Ermera – Teacher Trip to East Timor
Kambrya Teachers Katie Mooney and Jane Mauger are travelling to East Timor in the July school holidays to participate in “Friends of Ermera‟s” first ever teachers tour. Friends of Ermera is a community group who provide assistance to the people of the District of Ermera in East Timor. This is aimed to further the relationships that exist between schools in the Ermera district and the Casey community.
As a part of this trip Kambrya is setting up a series of fundraising events to aid our sister school community in Letefoho (in the Ermera district of East Timor). For a country not far from our shores, life in East Timor is very different to the luxuries we enjoy in Australia. The schools have no electricity, class sizes range from 40 to 60 students in each class and students and teachers survive with very limited school supplies. The fundraising is aimed to improve this situation.
Donate a dictionary:
We are aiming to provide the school in Letefoho with 100 Tetun (East Timor Language) English Dictionaries – class sets for English language classes - these cost $3.00 each.
In order to raise this money we are asking for families to donate $3.00 (the price of one dictionary) at the front office and in return your name goes inside the front cover of one of the purchased dictionaries, as displayed below.
We thank you for your support. Jane Mauger & Katie Mooney
MUSIC News
Upcoming performance
Mid Year Music Department Concert When - Wednesday 22nd June Where - Kambrya Theatre Time - 7pm Cost - Adults: $4 / Students: $2
SPECIAL News
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
On Friday, 27 May, the staff at Kambrya College hosted Australia‟s Biggest Morning Tea to help raise money for the Cancer Council. A delectable spread was enjoyed by all. A raffle was drawn for two grand prizes which were donated by two of our wonderful local businesses, Gloria Jeans Berwick and Bemersyde Drive Bakery. Alan Feher and Melanie Hazle were the lucky winners. We are proud to have raised a total of $452. A huge thanks to everyone who was involved in such a wonderful morning, for such a good cause.
Kambrya College would like to express a HUGE thank you to Gloria Jeans Berwick/Karingal and Bemersyde Drive Bakery for their generous donations to help raise money for the Cancer Council (Australia‟s Biggest Morning Tea).
JERI FOX
Community Liaison Leader
Assistant Sub School Leader - Bulen Bulen
LATER YEARS News
Year 11 - 20th Century History Excursion Jewish Holocaust
Centre, Elsternwick
On Thursday the 19th of May Ms Mauger and Ms Mooney‟s year 11 20th century History classes headed to the Jewish Holocaust Centre in Elsternwick to extend their knowledge of the persecution of minorities in Nazi Germany before and during World War II.
The highlight of the excursion was a talk given by Fred a Holocaust survivor. Fred told his story of survival and the students were given a chance to ask him questions about his experience in Auschwitz-Birkenau and the things he witnessed during the 1940‟s, while living in Hungary. Fred was one many Jewish survivors who made a new life in Australia.
Nadina Trepanic and Mackalaya Lampitt were chosen from several schools to be the candle lighters. The girls represented Kambrya College beautifully as they walked with Fred to light a candle of remembrance to the six million Jewish who perished in the Holocaust.
‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.’
Edmund Burke, British Philosopher, 1729 - 1797
Important dates
Tuesday 7th June Supervised study hall running 3:30 – 5:00 in the IMAC Centre
Wednesday 8th June COMPULSORY ENGLISH EXAM DAY ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND.
Thursday 9th June Year 11 Exams
Friday 10th June Report Writing Day (Student free)
Monday 13th June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 14th June Year 11 and Year 12 Mid Year Exams (no Year 11 or 12 classes running)
Wednesday 15th June Year 11 and Year 12 Mid Year Exams (no Year 11 or 12 classes running)
Thursday 16th June GAT- Any students completing a Unit 3 /4 subject MUST sit the GAT.
No year 11 or 12 classes running.
Friday 17th June VCE students will commence their Unit 2 / Unit 4 studies.
Year 11 Unit One Examinations - Week 7 & 8 Wednesday June 8th – Wednesday June 15th
Year 11 students are required to attend school only for their scheduled examinations during this exam period.
Wednesday 8th June is a compulsory exam day for all VCE students including VET students. VET providers have
been contacted and informed of this compulsory exam day.
Students should aim to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their scheduled exam time and must assemble outside
the top end of D-Block. Students must be silent as there are Year 12 examinations in the IMAC centre.
Students must take careful notice that exams running on Wednesday 8th and Wednesday 15th June will have a
different time schedule, as advised on the examination timetable.
Study facilities will be available all week in the library. Students should sign in if they wish to use the library for
quiet study.
Students with clashes between exams and VET on Wednesday 15th June MUST negotiate with Miss Chase or Mr
Perry to reschedule these exams.
Year 12 Unit Three/Four Examinations – Week 8 – Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th June.
Year 12 examinations take priority over Year 11 examinations. If a student has a Year 11 examination scheduled
on the same day as a Year 12 examination, they should see Mr Perry/Ms Chase as soon as possible to discuss
alternative arrangements for the Year 11 examination. Students should consult their Exam Navigator to double
check their scheduled time for Year 12 examinations.
Students must report in to D6 no later than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled Year 12 exam time.
Please feel free to contact the Later Years Office if you require any further information regarding the June
examination period, on 9707 7625.
HPE News
Bumps & Bruises Berwick Physiotherapy Visit
Students completing the Year 10 Bumps and Bruises elective have been learning about the musculoskeletal system, types of injuries and injury management practices throughout the semester. On Tuesday 3rd May, the year 10 Bumps and Bruises class visited Berwick Physiotherapy to gain a better understanding of a Physiotherapists roll in injury rehabilitation. Students had a Q&A session with Frank Andrews and then had some time to use the Pilates equipment with Lee Creswell. The students had a fantastic time and we would like to thank all involved for a successful excursion.
TECHNOLOGY News
FOOD, FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!
Year 7 Food Technology students have been producing food from different sections of the Healthy Eating Pyramid. We have made food from the “eat most” and “eat moderately” sections of the pyramid. These have included vegetarian curry couscous; vegetable frittata; apple and rhubarb crumble; crumbed fish and hamburgers.
In the coming weeks we are making food from the “eat least” section of the pyramid. We will make sausage rolls and cup cakes. At the end of semester, students are able to take home their workbooks. You can then make favourite recipes for your family and friends at home.
*** REMINDERS:
Please remember to bring containers to take home your products for lessons.
We look forward to our Semester 2 students joining us shortly. Should any of these students need workbooks, they can now be purchased from the General Office for $9.00.
Year 9 Fast Food Journey students have been making pizza, hamburgers and sushi for the past few weeks. They have been investigating and designing ingredient ideas for these products. They have produced these items individually, and have evaluated the end products. We have seen some very creative designs. All students have enjoyed eating the foods produced.
*** REMINDERS:
As the end of semester is nearing, it is important for all students to ensure they have visual diaries ready for assessment.
NETWORKING IN IT
In Information Technology at the moment, the Year 11 students are creating their own networks and the Year 10 students are designing their own mobile device app. Both year levels will begin preparing for exams next week. It has been a fantastic term with so much creativity flowing in all classes.
WOOD TECHNOLOGY TREASURES
Our VCAL students have been filling us with pride this semester with the high quality of work they have produced. Some of the pieces being created are exceptionally detailed and well crafted.
SPORTS News
On Wednesday 25th May, Kambrya College held their annual Athletics Day! This was the first year the event was held at the brand new Casey Fields venue and everyone was impressed with the wonderful facilities. We had visits from a lion, some fairies and the cookie monster, with students showing their house spirit and wearing their colours proudly. After all the competitors had completed in javelin, shot putt, discus, long jump, high jump, triple jump and running events the results were in with Bulen Bulen taking top honours for 2011. Well done to all competitors from years 7 to 12 for their efforts and good luck to those going through to the next round. Special thanks goes to all of the teachers and students involved in running events and to Shayne for organising such a fantastic day!!!
SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS News
Sub School Sporting Competitions
We had a fantastic turn out at year 7 and 8 football competitions over the past two weeks!!!!
The first qualifying round saw Bulen Bulen take on Mirrim, with both teams fielding teams with
pumped up competitors who showed skill and determination. Well done to all students who participated! A special cheer out to Bulen's Daniel Calendar and Zach Stewart for their goals and
Mirrim's Kye M, Trent Lewis, Johno M and Chris T.
Final Scores: Bulen Bulen 2 goals 3 points = 15 Mirrim 4 goals 8 points = 32
Gwonawa had a very strong 3 goal lead at the half time break and it was looking bleak for Warin. After the pep talks from Miss Wilson and Miss Polan, both teams returned to the field with
determination. Warin then slowly started pegging back at the score board and took the lead in the final 3 minutes. All competitors should be congratulated on a fantastic game! A special cheer out
for Andreas Antoniou, Kyle Norris, Darnell Enge and Liam Myatt for their outstanding goals!!!
Final Scores: Gwonawa 4 goals 3 points = 27 Warin 6 goals 5 points = 41
This sets the scene for a Warin vs Mirrim Grand Final this Friday!!!!
CAREERS News
THINKING „OUTSIDE THE SQUARE‟ AT AN INTERVIEW You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and see three people waiting for the bus: 1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die. 2. An old friend who once saved your life. 3. The perfect woman (or man) you have been dreaming about. Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car? You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect dream match again. The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend, and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dreams."
CareerNews No7; 27.05.11
Reminders UMAT – Registrations: close 3 June; test: 27 July; see
http://umat.acer.edu.au
Accounting Cadetships: Ernst & Young apply by 22
June (www.ey.com/au/careers); Info: 8 June, www.ey.com.au
‘At Monash’ Seminars – check out faculties/campuses; Info.: Ph. 9903 4810. Bookings/dates/locations: www.monash.edu.au/atmonash
‘Focus on Melbourne’ – 7-8.30pm; Commerce, 31 May; Arts, 21 June; Law, 23 June; Science, 28 June; VCA, 30 June; Bookings: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/focusonmelbourne
Computer Games Bootcamp – Monash Uni (Clayton), 9-15 July; www.it.monash.edu.au/cgbc
Engineering, Science & Health at RMIT holiday
events: www.rmit.edu.au/seh/experience; Info: 9925 3699
Aviation Careers Night – Swinburne, 20 June; see www.swinburne.edu.au/aviation-career-expo Melbourne Uni ‘Access all Areas’ - 15 July; www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events
Burnley Open Day – Sun 17 July; www.land-
environment.unimelb.edu.au/info
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY (VU) NEWS
1. OPEN DAY – Take the opportunity to see why
you might want to include VU in future study considerations. Tours available. When: 10am-3pm, Sun 26 June; Where: Footscray Park, Ballarat Rd; www.vu.edu.au/openday.
2. NEW AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY - VU is
offering new degrees in 2012:
Sports Coaching – gives students the coaching skills to influence people of all ages to join in community sport from recreational to elite level in a variety of environments. Careers: coach, personal trainer, coaching director, private consultant.
Youth Work – The course will build on past experiences of students and link their learning in the workplace to gain employment in the Youth and Community Industry or Education.
Youth Work/Sport and Recreation Manage-ment – this will appeal to those interested in a career in youth work and recreation manage-ment and other professions such as teaching. Possible outcomes: government and non-government youth and recreation services, youth and recreation settings like YMCA.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY NEWS
3. WHAT ABOUT A CAREER IN NURSING? Deakin University is holding information evenings on courses offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Courses on offer:
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion
Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) When/where: 6-8pm, 12 July, Lecture Theatre 13,
Building hc2.005, Melbourne Burwood campus; 6-8 pm,
14 July, Percy Baxter Lecture Theatre, Building d2.193
Geelong Waterfront; 7.30-9.30pm, Fri 15 July, Building
g1.01, Warrnambool; Information: 9251 7777, hmnbs-
NOTE: Division 1 Nursing is also offered at ACU,
Ballarat, La Trobe, Monash, RMIT and Victoria uni’s;
Division 2 Nursing is offered at many TAFE’s and
private providers.
4. MORE ON OPTOMETRY – From
2012 Deakin (Geelong) has the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry. This course (subject to approval) aims to produce work-ready optometrists who can work in private/ public eye care, research or industry. The course offers CSP places, guaranteed Bachelor and Master qualifications on successful completion, practical placements, brand-new facilities, accelerated double degree optometry program, modernised and flexible
curriculum and multiple entry points. Info: ph 9251 7777 or hmnbs-
5. YEAR 10 INFORMATION EVENING AT DEAKIN UNI – Hear
from past Deakin students, faculty representatives, talk with current students and enjoy some PIZZA and PRIZES! The evening is 6.30-8pm, Wed 15 June at two locations: Melbourne Campus at Burwood and Geelong Waterfront Campus. Register at:
http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/year10-11/info-evening-form.php.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY NEWS
6. INTERESTED IN AUDIOLOGY? The Bachelor
of Health Sciences/Master of Clinical Audiology is a new 4-year course for 2012 at La Trobe Uni providing students with skills and knowledge to prevent hearing and balance disorders, and to assess and treat people who have hearing and balance disorders. Pre-requisite VCE subjects: 3/4 English, and at least two of biology,
chemistry, any maths, PE or physics. There are career opportunities with an increase in the demand for audiological services due to aging population and issues around chronic disease.
7. WOULD YOU LIKE A ‘WORK READY’ BACHELOR OF ARTS? The Work Ready BA
at La Trobe Uni, (commencing 2012), builds on the traditional flexibility of the BA and prepares for the workforce by offering add-itional specific career development subjects and work placement. By providing a full port-folio of skills and experiences, the degree is designed to transition from university to work. The course includes subjects designed to teach skills to help find a job. Students must complete 360 credit points and a minimum of 180 work ready status points. 90 work ready status points are built into the discipline subjects and comprise a set of capabilities
essential for work place success. 90 points will come from compulsory work ready subjects, Career Workshops, professional employment and international work placement.
8. NEW BACHELOR OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AT LA TROBE UNIVERSITY –
This degree is industry accredited and includes majors in public relations, advertising and marketing. Subjects will
address the role of social media and emerging platforms such as mobile media, as well as emphasising writing for broadcast and print. It is
structured around internships and opportunities allowing students to engage with industry. The degree is designed to prepare students for careers in public relations and advertising, providing them with skills to develop and implement overall communication objectives, strategies and tactics with ethics and integrity. The Faculty has an exchange relationship with the Strategic Communications Program at the University of Missouri (USA). This is the oldest Journalism and Strategic Communications Program in the world, considered to be among the best, renowned for real world exp-erience offered in its programs, and available to exchange students. Students will undertake an internship placement and may be required to undertake a voluntary placement with a not for profit NGO or government agency.
9. CHECK OUT PHARMACY AT MONASH
UNIVERSITY – by going on a tour of the campus. Tours
will show facilities and give the chance to meet students/staff. Get questions answered, career outcomes/entry requirements. Tours: 4-5pm, 9/16 June, 7/21 July, 18 Aug, 1/15/29 Sept, 6/20 Oct, 10/24 Nov. Register: www.pharm.monash.edu.au. Where:399 Royal Pde, Parkville; Info: 9903 9635.
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE NEWS
10. VICTORIAN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS – In
2012 the VCA is launching its new Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), with specialisations in Contemporary Music, Dance, Film and Television, Music Theatre, Production, Theatre Practice and Visual Art. The degree has
exhibitions, performances, concerts and production work. Info: 30 June
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/focusonmelbourne. NOTE: VCA has some unique application closing dates to allow for auditions and interviews; 29
Aug – application close for B. Fine Arts (Film & TV); 31 Aug – applications close for B. Fine Arts (Dance). See: www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/bfa.
11. ENGINEERING EXPO AT MELBOURNE UNI – Find out more about the Melbourne engineering
and IT graduate courses. Speak to staff/ students. When: 6-7.30pm, 29 June; Where: Master Seminar Room 2, Level 1, Old Metallurgy Building; Details: www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/events.
12. NEW TO MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY? UniExperience is for students from regional and rural areas, with Year 11 students from metropolitan Melbourne who are First in the Family to consider attending university also invited to attend. The two-day program gives Year 11 students the opportunity to go on-campus and experience the university first-hand. When: 14-15 July; Applications: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/uniexp
13. EXPERIENCE NURSING & PARAMEDI-CINE AT AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU) - Year 10-12’s are invited to enter a day in the life
of a student nurse or paramedic, participating in hands-on workshops, talking to students and staff and discovering what these careers are all about. When: Fri 8 July (Melbourne campus); Register: www.acu.edu.au/universityexperience.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Berwick ‘Life. Be in it.’
Tuesday Evenings Mixed Netball
Thursday Evenings Ladies Netball
Social or competitive competitions
Enter as a team or enquire as an individual.
Kambrya Secondary College
Bemersyde Drive, Berwick 3806
Ph: 5996 6033
www.lifebeinitberwick.com
