maffra secondary college · kylie lambert demonstrating dry ice to year 7 and year 8 students as...
TRANSCRIPT
www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860
Newsletter Items: [email protected] Attendance SMS: 0419 345 857
Maffra Secondary College
More than you imagine
Principal’s Report
Principal’s Report
Upcoming Events
June 2017
9th Curriculum Day
(No Students at School)
12th Queens Birthday Holiday
13th - 16th Year 9-12 Exams
Memorial Hall
20th VETis Taster Day
23rd – 1st July Year 10 Darwin Camp
30th Last day for Term 2
July 2017
17th Student Free Day
18th First Day of Term 3
School Council Meeting
Tuesday June 20
Parents’ Club Meeting
Wednesday June 14
5.30pm in the Staff Room
All Welcome
Term two is progressing well, as we
climatize to the cold weather of winter.
Typical of this time of year we’ve had a
number of staff out with the flu, and I’d
like to take the opportunity to thank our
dedicated team of Casual Relief
Teachers who have supported our
students in their learning over the past
month. It’s great to have a team of staff
that are so well connected to our school
that things continue seamlessly.
Athletics Day
Our annual athletics day was a great hit
as usual, with students dressing up in
their house colours to support their
team. Well done to all students who
achieved great results and in many
cases, will progress to the next level of
competition against Gippsland schools.
Careers in Focus
Our Year 9 students engaged in a
presentation from Federation University
last week, highlighting some of the
opportunities and benefits of university
life. Feedback from students was very
positive, as they look ahead to the next
few months and start to make senior
school and careers-based decisions.
Student Attitudes to School
The annual state-wide survey known as
the Attitudes to School Survey will be
conducted with all students over the
next two weeks. This year the survey will
be conducted online, which will allow us
to obtain the valuable feedback much
sooner. The survey explores how
students feel about our school culture,
their peers, their teachers and classes.
We look forward to their feedback.
Continuous Reporting
In the next week all families will
receive a letter and supporting
materials in the mail, outlining our
new continuous reporting process. In
essence, the shift will be from
students receiving static report
comments once a semester, to
receiving them continuously
throughout the semester. We believe
this will make the comments and
feedback more useful, and go a long
way to improving student learning.
Continuous feedback comments have
been occurring since the start of this
year, and can be viewed by parents
and students using the Compass
phone app. Please contact our office
if you need your login details.
Finally, a reminder in line with the cold
weather, that students should not
wear non-uniform jumpers or jackets.
Both items in a uniform option are
available, and I encourage any
families in need of assistance to
contact the relevant year level
coordinator or myself so we can
provide support.
Adam Hogan, Principal
School Newsletter: June 2017 Edition
Ph. 5147 1790
School Newsletter: June 2017 Edition
Page 2 of 9
www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860
Middle Years Caroline Fletcher
Year 8 Coordinator
A few reminders: Uniform
As the cold weather sets in it is recommended that students
wear the warmer items of the uniform. Leggings and
hooded tops are not acceptable substitutes for school
trousers, jumpers or winter skirts. If your child is going to be
out of uniform for a valid reason please contact the school
to let us know or write a note of explanation for your child
to show to us.
Students who are not in uniform will receive a 15-minute
Sub School detention, which takes place on either a Tuesday
or Thursday. I will contact persistent offenders in an effort
to provide support.
The uniform can be paid for at the main office and collected
from the uniform shop on either Tuesday or Thursday from
1.15 – 2.00 pm.
Mobile Phones Listening to music whist working on learning tasks is a
privilege at the discretion of the class teacher. Unless
agreed by the class teacher mobile phones are not to be
used during class time. 1st offence –phone is confiscated and returned at the end of
the lesson.
2nd offence –Phone is confiscated and stored in the locked
cupboard.
3rd offence – Phone is confiscated and parents are contacted
to collect the phone at their earliest convenience.
All students should have a lock on their locker. Phones can
be left in lockers rather than taken to class. Phones can be
checked at recess and lunchtime for any urgent messages.
Fidget spinners are toys. Toys are not to be used in class
as a distraction from learning.
Reporting Common Assessment Tasks
As your child completes assessment tasks the teacher
feedback is available to you on Compass. Your child’s
teacher may contact you if they do not complete these
assessments, as it is vital that teachers provide feedback for
learners to make progress.
Please contact me if you have any feedback about your
child’s progress reports.
Positive Behaviour. Please take some time with your child to review our school
positive behaviour matrix. Paying particular attention to the
hands off policy, the use of appropriate language tone and
volume and being equipped and prepared for learning.
Kylie Lambert Programs & Engagement Leader
Biggest Morning Tea, Cancer Council
Maffra For the past two weeks, Year 9 students in their Connect
classes have been investigating social enterprises and
charities. As a part of their work, some students produced
posters, banners, flyers and food for the Cancer Council’s
Biggest Morning Tea.
We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to
participate in the Cancer Council of Maffra’s morning tea at
the Maffra Bowls Club. Four students, Charlotte Kiefer,
Hannah Gardiner, Phoebe Tennant and Kaitlyn McElroy
spent the morning serving tea, coffee and cakes to a group
of community members to raise money for cancer support.
The theme for the Biggest Morning Tea was the “Mad
Hatters Tea Party”. The bowls club was decorated in
spectacular fashion making the day even more memorable.
Many thanks to Carol Caffrey and her family members for
transporting the props.
Deidre Relph, President of the Cancer Council of Maffra, was
extremely pleased with the decorations and food made by
our students, the helpers on the day and the effort that our
college put in to help the charity. The day raised over $1200
for cancer research.
Thanks to the Maffra division for letting us be a part of this
important event.
School Newsletter: June 2017 Edition
Page 3 of 9
www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860
Science
Kristen Raine
School for Student Leadership Coordinator
Kylie Lambert demonstrating Dry Ice to Year 7 and Year 8
students as they learn about states of matter and the
particle model in Chemical Science.
Liam Patrick and Jimmy Fink assisting Kylie Lambert with the Dry Ice demonstration
School Newsletter: June 2017 Edition
Page 4 of 9
www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860
VETis (TAFE) News
VCAL News
A BEACON EVENT was held in May in conjunction with SALE COLLEGE at Foster Place Café. The focus of the day was to allow students to create their own Personal Brand to give greater impact to potential employers. The 1 day work readiness programs are designed to build the capacity of young people, enabling them to transition from school to the world of work, further education and or training.
V-Line representatives, both local and metropolitan, attended the session from lunch onwards and reinforced the concepts of being proactive, having an eye catching resume (include something that is unique to the applicant AND relevant) and recognising the transferable skills that you need for your chosen career.
Electrical and Plumbing
students attend classes
with AGA in the Bairnsdale
workshop every second
week. Plumbing students
have recently been
learning welding skills,
whilst electrical students
have been constructing
their own tool boxes.
A Taste of TAFE Day is being held at Federation Training, Fulham campus on JUNE 20th. It is proposed that there will be information
and activities for the following courses: Automotive, Building & Construction, Aeroskills, Early childhood Education &
Care, Hospitality, Retail Cosmetics/ Salon Assistant, Engineering.
Students have been advised of this event via the school bulletin and permission forms have been given to those Year 9 &
10 students who expressed interest. Those forms must be returned to the Senior year Office by June 14th.
Veronica Hudson VCAL & VET Coordinator
School Newsletter: June 2017 Edition
Page 5 of 9
www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860
First Aid Kerry Liddell
First Aid Officer
Meningococcal School Immunisation
program 2017: Important Information
Free meningococcal ACWY vaccine for Years 10, 11
and 12
In 2017 the Victorian Secondary School Vaccine
Program will offer free meningococcal ACWY
vaccine to students in Years 10, 11 and 12. The
vaccine provides protection against four strains of
meningococcal disease (ACWY) and is administered as
a single dose.
The Meningococcal ACWY Secondary School Vaccine
Program consent card will be sent home from school
with your child in early June. Please read the
information, complete and return the card regardless
of whether your child is being vaccinated at school.
The Vaccination will be given early in Term 3
Adolescents are at increased risk of meningococcal
disease. Although uncommon, it can become life
threatening very quickly. There are different strains of
meningococcal bacteria known by letters of the
alphabet, including meningococcal A, B, C, W and Y. In
recent years the meningococcal W strain has increased
across Australia, with Victoria experiencing 11 cases to
date in 2017 and 48 cases in 2016, compared to 17
cases in 2015, four in 2014 and one in 2013. It is now
the predominant strain in Victoria.
The Wellington Shire immunisation team may contact
you about the meningococcal ACWY vaccine program.
Schools are authorised to provide basic
parent/guardian contact details to local councils for
this purpose. Contact the school by 7 June 2017 if
you do not want your contact details given to the
Wellington Shire immunisation service.
To learn more about meningococcal disease, the
meningococcal ACWY vaccine and how you can
prepare your child for vaccination, visit
betterhealth.vic.gov.au or
immunehero.health.vic.gov.au
School Newsletter: June 2017 Edition
Page 6 of 9
www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860
Volleyball News Andrew McIntosh
Volleyball Coach
Winners are Grinners Maffra Secondary College had a great day at the recent 1
day schools cup event held in Dandenong. We had 3 teams
entered, and all the teams came away with medals, which is
a result way beyond what we expected. This is the first
tournament many of these athletes have participated in,
and it turned out to be a positive introduction to the sport
of Volleyball.
The boy’s team was a blend of year 7 and year 8 boys. With
6 beginners on the team we expected them to struggle, but
Coach Matt Angliss was impressed by the level of skill and
the desire to do well shown by all the boys. They struggled
against a bigger Rowville team, but certainly held their own
against Upwey, winning a set and going close in all other
sets. They were very proud to receive a Bronze Medal for
their efforts.
The year 7 girls went down to Melbourne to gain some
experience for the 3 Day Schools cup in July, but exceeded
expectations to come away with a Silver medal. The day
didn’t start that well, as we played the eventual gold medal
winners in our first game, and they were far superior. The
girls regathered and went on to win the rest of their pool
games to end second in their pool. They then won the cross
over against the top team from the other pool to progress
to the Gold Medal playoff, only to come up against
Heathdale again. We put up a much stronger fight the
second time around, but once again they showed they were
the superior team by comfortably winning. Our year 7 girls
were battered and bruised, tired after a very long day yet
elated at the outcome which was completely unexpected.
Year 7 Girls Team. Back Left: Mackenzie Keylock, Katie
Driffield, Jamie Lenne, Sarah Dekkers and Ruby Richardson.
Front Row: Lily Dierickx, Saphfire Bassie and Nadia Rush
Year 7/8 Boys
team. Back Left:
Coach Matt
Angliss, Lucas
Simon, Alex
Williamson,
Darren Marks,
Bevan
O’Doherty,
Jack Green and
Jackson Jacobs.
Front Row: Matt Herzog, Xavier Fink and Angus Neaves.
The year 8 girls were the stars of the show, only losing 1 set
for the entire day. The girls are now playing very competitive
volleyball and will need to be placed in the strongest
competitions from now on to keep them challenged. As a
group they have been training hard, with several of them
attending 3 trainings a week. The hard work is paying off
with wins on the board. A big thanks to Shae Oakley who
normally coaches this team but had study commitments on
the day.
GOLD MEDAL
WINNERS
Year 8 Girls
Team: Back left:
Supercoach
Mariah Stone,
Sophie Allen,
Meg Wilson,
Gabby Walshe,
Jaz Underwood,
Jade Leighton.
Front Row:
Olivia jansen, Shae Scully, Kalarni White and Tanika Pratt.
A big thanks to the parents that woke up very early and
battled the city traffic to transport our athletes. They were a
great moral support as well as providing transport
assistance.
A reminder that 3 Day Schools Cup deposit of $70 is due to
the front office ASAP.
Year 7 Girls train on Monday Lunchtimes, Year 7/8 boys train
Tuesday Lunchtimes and year 8 girls train Friday lunchtimes.
New players are always welcome to come along and try
Volleyball in a safe and friendly environment.
Training for beginners is held in the College Gym each
Monday from 3.30pm till 4.30pm. Anyone is welcome. We
also hold a skills session from 4.30 till 6pm on Wednesdays.
See Mr McIntosh, Ms Stone or Mr Williams if you have any
questions about joining the volleyball squad for Maffra
Secondary College.
School Newsletter: June 2017 Edition
Page 7 of 9
www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860
Australian Mathematics Comp
The Australian Maths Competition is running again this year
on Thursday 27th July. This is a fantastic opportunity for
students to challenge themselves, improve their problem-
solving skills and see how they match-up against other
Maths students across Australia.
All students who compete will receive a certificate of
participation, regardless of their performance. There are
also monetary prizes for students who do exceptionally well.
The cost of the Maths Competition will be $3 per student.
If you would like your son/daughter to participate in the
competition, please pay $3 to the General Office by the
deadline of Wednesday 7th June.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to
call the college and speak to either your child’s Maths
teacher or Mr Clark, the Maths Co-ordinator.
Student Achievements
On Saturday 27th May Katrina Morgan represented the
school at the Berwick Grammar interschool combined
training day on her horse Party. Up against some very
strong competition from local riders, including a strong
team from the host school, she did very well to finish a
credible 3rd in her
class after a good
dressage test and
only 4 penalties in
the showjumping.
Well done Katrina
and thank you for
representing Maffra
Secondary College.
Last year Max
Hague worked on
his weekends to
help construct
the outdoor
classroom at
Boisdale
Consolidated
School. He did a
great job with his
father and other
members of the Maffra-Newry Lions Club. Well done Max.
Clay Target Shooting Mark Riggs
Sustainability Coordinator
Thirteen students went to the Longford Field
and Game shooting range on Tuesday 23rd May to have a
go at clay target shooting. The weather was fine, everyone
shot well and enjoyed themselves. Everyone learnt
something new and was able to take something away from
the day. Riley Gieschen
Shooting Team Captain
Riley was presented with his Captain’s
Jacket on the day. He did a fantastic job on
his first day as Captain
Koori News Maree Smith
Koori Liaison Manager
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is
celebrated across Australia every year
from 27 May to 3 June Reconciliation Week commemorates the anniversaries
of the 1967 referendum, recognizing and
acknowledging Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders
and their culture.The week is a time for all Australians
to learn about our shared histories, cultures and
achievements and to explore how each of us can join
the national reconciliation effort.
NAIDOC WEEK 2nd to 9th July NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia
each July to celebrate the history, culture and
achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous
communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.
The week is a great opportunity to participate in a
range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander community.
School Newsletter: June 2017 Edition
Page 8 of 9
www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860
Week Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
5th June
-
9th June
Jessica Jorcobi
Amy Semmens Christina Cooper
Cathy/Emma Veale
Ulrike Herzog
Kate Steinamann
Gareth Davies
Janae Berklemans
Student Free
Day
12th June
-
16th June
Public Holiday
No School
Fiona Channing
Irene Devisser
Kate Mirams
Emma Williamson
Doug Cam
Kim Marchesi
Kerry Flett
Kimberley Davies
19th June
-
23rd June
Kerry Peel
HELP NEEDED
Melissa Fulton
HELP NEEDED
Julie Shingles
Lauren McQuillen
Justine Lowery
Tracey Ryan
Cherie Washe
Brad Coridas
Kimberley Davies
26th June
-
30th June
Jessica Theodore
HELP NEEDED
Vivienne Johnstone
HELP NEEDED
Jessica Darvill
HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED
17th July
-
21st July
Kerry Peel
HELP NEEDED
Melissa Fulton
HELP NEEDED
Julie Shingles
Lauren McQuillen
Kim Marchesi
Linda Cam
Kerry Flett
Kimberley Davies
Thank you again to all helpers that take the time to fill in when help in needed. A big Thank You to Shamus Jones, Michael Airey and Michael Johnstone who give up time at recess and lunch.
Soup is on the menu and Dim Sims will be on special 3 for $2. There is no year seven line from term two. Canteen is a great way to meet the kids and help out with your child’s school. 10am until 2pm is all that is needed to fill a shift. Please give Tracey a call on 51471790 if you would like to be a part of this. To those that have volunteered I
look forward to seeing you again next term. Thank you. Tracey
2017 CANTEEN ROSTER
Southern Cross Cultural Exchange
Host Families and Exchange Students
A number of Exchange Students from Italy, France
Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden and Finland are
hoping to come here this July and August because they
wish to study here for a term, a semester or even two
(which would mean they would be with the family who
chooses them over Christmas and the summer holidays)
with a family that would like to experience the
differences and similarities of having an extra boy or
girl aged 15-17 stay with them while they enjoy the
experience and feel it is worthwhile.
I’m hoping that’s you and your family, so if you’d like to
give it a try for a length of time, can afford an extra
member of your family at mealtimes and have a spare
bed, share room or own, please call Klaus Schumann on
0472 771 785. (There is no payment involved as these are
exchange students). Look forward to hearing from you or
please send me an email.
School Newsletter: June 2017 Edition
Page 9 of 9
www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860