DSC Interschool Volleyball Success

At the Eureka

Junior Inter-

School Volley-

ball competitions

all Year 7-8

teams walked

away with the

win and progress

to the next stage

in Horsham.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Drama Performance Exam- 23 October 2017

Year 12 Celebration Day – 24 October 2017

English Exam – 1 November 2017

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Every Tuesday: Breakfast at the canteen 8.15am

Every Wednesday: Maths Club 3.30–4.30pm in C2

October

23rd October: Drama Performance Exam

24th October: Year 12 Celebration Day

24th October: GWR Volleyball

30th October: Year 10 Camp The Summit

Payment due

November

1st November: English Exam

22nd November: Italian Last Exam

22nd to 24th November: Year 11 Exams

24th November: Valedictory Dinner

27th November to 1st Dec. : VCE Unit 1 & 3 Begin

December

4th – 8th December: Year 10 & 11 Students not

required at school.

6th – 8th December: Outdoor Education Camp

11th – 15th December: Hands on Learning

15th December: All students getting an ATAR to

see or speak to Ms Cattanach or

Ms Barlow

18th – 20th December: End of Year Activities

21st December: Students not required at school

22nd December: Last Day of School

TERM DATES

Term 4 9th October – 22nd December

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT…

Last Day of Year 12

Today marks the last day of school for all our Year 12 students. I have only known these Year 12s since they were in Year 10 but even during this short time I have seen them grow and mature into fine young men and women. I am proud of them and I am confident that they can achieve whatever they put their minds to. There is however the small matter of their VCE exams and so there is still a few weeks of hard work ahead.

Good luck to all of you with your exams and with your future endeavours!

Reporting & Assessment Review

We have spent a considerable amount of time this year reviewing our reporting and assessment practices at the College and this work is nearing completion. Next year will see all assessment tasks being put on XUNO for every class by every teacher. Parents and students will also be able to see the grades and any feedback on XUNO within a few weeks (rather than have to wait till the end of the semester).

We will also be regularly informing parents and students about progress via more regular reports. Currently we do two reports per semester, next year will see four reports per semester. We are at the stage of ironing out the finer details and once all finalised we will provide you with more details.

College Captains and House Captains

Over the last few weeks we have been electing our new College Captains and House Captains. The official announcement will be at next Tuesday’s Year 12 leaving assembly but I can say that I was very impressed by all the candidates.

A huge thankyou to Lachie, Bethany, Thomas, and Bella who have done an excellent job this year as the College Captains and Vice Captains.

New Year 7 Scholarships

Finally, we have introduced a scholarship system into the College starting next year.

The following scholarships will be available: academic scholarships, leadership scholarships, sporting scholarships, and performing arts scholarships. These are available to Year 7 students next year. Scholarships amount to $100 per year for three years.

Scholarships will be awarded after applicants attend for an interview.

If you are interested in a Year 7 scholarship then please contact the College on 5348 2367.

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COLLEGE NOTICES

C A L L I N G A L L Y E A R 10’S

When: Wednesday 29th November – Friday 1st December Cost: $300 Where: The Summit 21 Cemetery Road, Trafalgar East, 3824

Check them out at: http://www.thesummit.net.au/ Please note: excursion forms and payment due by 30/10/2017.

Year 12 Celebration Day

24th October 2017

At The Zone – Bendigo

Cost is $35 payable at the Office

before end of Monday 23/10/2017

VCE Written Exam

starts November 1st, 2017 held at

the Daylesford Victoria Park Pavilion

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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & WELLBEING

Mental Health Week, October 8th – 14th 2017

In any given year 20% of the population is experiencing mental health issues, 45% in their lifetime.

Last week at Daylesford Secondary College we have been reminded about the importance of mindfulness.

Why Mindfulness….?

o Mindfulness and Positive Psychology to lessen anxiety and stress and to increase resilience. o It also builds emotional resilience so that you are better equipped to deal with the day to day

stresses of life.

It does this by building emotional intelligence and resilience, developing self-awareness, minimising symptoms of anxiety and stress and empowering self-regulation. Mindfulness encourages people to be in the present and to notice the ‘here and now’.

There are many ways that we can achieve mindfulness and it is good to find which strategies work best for us. We become better at Mindfulness the more we practice. The smiling mind app has some simple ideas that are a good place to start. http://smilingmind.com.au

Remember to ‘check in’ with your family and friends. If you are finding that you are needing further support, please visit the Wellbeing team at Daylesford Secondary College in the C Wing if at school or try the online or phone supports below.

Helplines: Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

Online:

http://www.mentalhealthvic.org.au/

https://www.eheadspace.org.au/

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What a Super Day! The sun is shining, the mud has dried out, there seems to be an eerie lack of flies and through the window of the wellbeing office I can see a group of students working together on the oval.

I think of that super young people skin and I want to run around put hats on them all or at least make sure that they are sitting in the shade and have their sunscreen on.

Did you know that melanoma is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in Australians aged 15–29 years and that melanoma is 25.6% of all cancers in Australia?

Research shows that having more than five sunburns doubled the risk of melanoma, with risk similar for childhood exposure before 15 years of age, and exposure after 15 years of age. Having a severe sunburn in childhood more than doubled melanoma risk in people aged 18-39 years.

UV (ultraviolet) radiation causes wrinkles and skin and eye damage, which ultimately leads to skin cancer. The widget link that I have included shows you the sun protection times for your location, making it easier to be smart about your sun protection.

http://www.sunsmart.com.au/uv-sun-protection/uv/uv-widget

More information can be found at the references below.

Cancer Council Australia. Skin Cancer Statistics and Issues. Sydney: Cancer Council Australia. [Version URL: http://wiki.cancer.org.au/skincancerstats_mw/index.php?title=Skin_Cancer_Statistics_and_Issues&oldid=489, cited 2017 Oct 17]. Available from: http://wiki.cancer.org.au/skincancerstats/Skin_Cancer_Statistics_and_Issues

http://www.sunsmart.com.au/communities/secondary-schools-program

Have a super spring and summer and remember to stay Sunsmart.

Claire Stewart Secondary School Nurse

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Getting’ Dirty Program The Gettin’ Dirty Program commenced last term and will continue in term 4. Photos below - Year 7 and Year 8 boys working with Friends of Cornish Hill at Cornish Hill and Mt Rothwell and Birds of Prey.

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Drumbeat

The DRUMBEAT Program is a social development program that has been very successful in promoting teamwork, improving social skills and increasing self-confidence. DRUMBEAT is a fun program which looks at a range of issues that impact on relationships, including bullying, peer pressure, dealing with emotions and risk taking.

In Term 3 a group of Year 8 students participated in the 10 week program. The photos below show the performance at the end of the program which was enjoyed by the students and the residents at Trentham Aged Care. This term a group of Year 7 students will be participating in the DRUMBEAT Program.

Photos - Drumbeat at Trentham Aged Care

Susan Bosch, Student Wellbeing Co-Ordinator

ROTARY MUSIC CONCERT

The annual Rotary Music concert was held on Wednesday September 20th at the Daylesford Town Hall. It was a great opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of the various schools in the local district. Daylesford Secondary College was represented by the School Concert Band and the VCE/VET Music group.

Thanks to Rotary, all money raised goes back to the local schools that participated.

From L/R: Lorena, Saki, Marlon, and Mr Denis Toner.

Mr Denis Toner – Music

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SPORTS

Junior Cricket Match Reports

The DSC Junior Cricket Team battled bravely during the Eureka Cricket Competition. Although the results did not go in our favour, our young cricketers gained valuable experience while displaying outstanding sportsmanship and teamwork. Nash continued on from where he left off last season with his excellent captaincy and leadership on and off the field.

We only played the one match this year - against Ballarat High School. We won the toss and elected to have a bowl. We began very well with Nash and Jordan M. opening the bowling. Nash took three scalps for the day (including one in each of his first two overs), while Jordan’s good lines and lengths contained the opposition’s opportunities to score and deserved a wicket. Tom M. bowled well to claim a scalp and also took an important catch. Although Hudson did not get a wicket, he was our most economical bowler due to his accuracy and cool temperament; the opposing batsmen just couldn’t put him away. Despite the good work by our bowlers and fielders (no dropped catches), Ballarat High School put on a formidable score of 4/149.

Our batting innings did not begin well. Our opening batsman, Harrison S. and Nash, showed excellent batting techniques during our training sessions, but were not able to carry their form through to match day (Harrison was unlucky to be run out). Although we lost early wickets, Josh gave us some real hope after classily dispatching the ball to the boundary

on a number of occasions. Following a middle order collapse of wickets, Jayden L. (not out) and Zack J. put on a very brave last wicket partnership. Our final score of 29 was not a true reflection of the talent of our batsmen. Mr Sherman

Eureka Junior Volleyball Interschool Volleyball Success: Last week four Year 7 and 8 Volleyball teams participated in the interschool sports at Daylesford Secondary College. With endless specialised training from Colin, at lunchtime and in PE classes, all teams came away with the win!

They have all progressed to the next stage in Horsham on Tuesday the 24th of October, where they will be aiming to make it through to State level. All students displayed leadership, high quality skill development and sportsmanship. We are very grateful to members of our wider school community for helping us to run the day, through umpiring and coaching. We wish all four teams the best of luck next week. Have fun and be proud of your achievement so far.

Gemmah Gill Physical Education and

Outdoor Education

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MIPS & CAREERS UPDATE OUR CAREERS WEBSITE: www.dsc-careers.com

Careers News Week 2 Term 4 2017 Year 10 Students Year 10 students have just completed course counselling with Ms Olver and Mr Ackland. They now need to double check that they have selected a VCE program that keeps open a wide range of possible university courses. This can be done by downloading the (free) VTAC App - http://www.vic.gov.au/social-media/mobile-apps/vtac-coursesearch.html Students should then enter their VCE program and if there are any concerns – make an appointment with careers as soon as possible.

Year 12 VTAC Applicants We have been sending Year 12 information directly to students via email. Now is time for them to focus on exam preparation. We expect to see or speak to all those students getting an ATAR on Friday 15 December. During the week following, all universities and TAFEs will be running information sessions and having ‘hotlines’ open as students consider changing their preferences. We strongly advise students to come to see us to discuss preference options and to do this as soon as possible after they get their ATAR.

Quick Response Youth Grants These Grants are designed to be accessible to young people, youth focused clubs and not-for-profit organisations. The aim of these grants is to provide opportunities for young people, who are aged 12-25, to lead and organise a project in the Hepburn Shire Council Municipality. For more information on the grants check out these guidelines. To apply for a Grant please complete this application form.

Live Music FReeZA Committee Recruitment We are currently seeking young people who are interested in joining the FReeZA committee. The FReeZA program is an innovative youth development program that provides opportunities for young Victorians aged 12-24 to enjoy live gigs, dance parties and other cultural, recreational and artistic events that are drug, alcohol and smoke-free in supervised venues. Young people have the opportunity to become a part of a FReeZA committee and make decisions to lead in the staging of events. Being a part of a FReeZA committee also builds self-confidence, create and develop professional relationships, and provide opportunities to explore various education and employment pathways in the music industry. Any young people who are interested in getting involved in FReeZA, can email: teensquad@hepburn.vic.gov.au

Music Industry Scholarship Hepburn Shire Council are launching the Music Industry Scholarship for young people who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in the music sector. We're offering this opportunity to youth who live in the Hepburn Shire Council and are aged between 16-24 years. As part of this scholarship, the successful applicants will gain tickets to the Face the Music Conference which is part of Melbourne Music Week. We'll also provide transport for the scholarship recipients. The conference is for music industry professionals, and the scholars have the chance to gain valuable experience from music experts assembled from all over the world. The conference covers many aspects of the music industry including: publicity, management, venue booking, event management, music law, music royalties, photography, graphic design, radio production, journalism, and much more. I've attached an information pack to the email. Follow the link to apply www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y6LBPMF

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Creswick Skate Park Competition The YMCA Skate park league tour is coming to Creswick on Sunday 29th October. The competition is totally free to register and attend. It's on between 11am & 4pm at the Creswick skate park on the corner of Albert and Victoria Street. Tell us your coming on our Facebook event For all the details www.skateparkleagues.com

Changes to Doctor of medicine (MD at Monash This year there are only two VTAC Codes for this course rather than three. Students who apply for the CSP will also be automatically considered for a Bonded Medical Place (BMP) which now means there is no separate VTAC code for BMP. Applicants should note that deferrals will not be allowed except in exceptional circumstances. See: www.monash.edu.au/medicine.

Ms Marg Cattanch Mrs Bronwyn Barlow Careers/MIPs Co-Ordinator Careers/MIPs

INDIVIDUAL GUITAR/BASS MUSIC LESSONS

AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL HOURS For further information contact Greg Thomas

On 5348 2367 or 5348 2103

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COMMUNITY NEWS

DAYLESFORD JUNIOR TENNIS

DAYLESFORD JUNIOR TENNIS STARTS SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER A new season of Daylesford junior tennis is about to start on Saturday 28 October. Daylesford junior tennis caters for school aged children prep – VCE and all skill levels.

Competition players should arrive at the courts 9.00am for registration for a 9.30am playing start. For new or beginner players a modified “Hot Shots” skill development session will occur each week. The Hot Shots program players should arrive at 9.45am for the first session. To find out more about the junior tennis programs and to keep up to date with starting times, membership and other tennis news please visit our website www.daylesfordtennis.com or our facebook page DaylesfordLawnTennisClub. No bookings required just come on the day.

Vicki Horrigan Junior Tennis Coordinator, Daylesford Lawn Tennis Club www.daylesfordtennis.com vicard@bigpond.com

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - TEA PARTY AT THE LIBRARY

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LYONVILLE BAKE OFF FUNDRAISER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

DANCE THEATRE SPRUNG CIRCUS

Warm up with Dance and Drama! Enrol now for Term 4 Creative Dance, Drama Classes, Contemporary Dance, Adult and Child Dance For pre-school, primary, secondary kids & adults. Studio Hire available. Info and Enrolment at: www.insideoutdancetheatre.com.au

Enquiries: 0417 592 522 or jo@insideoutdancetheatre.com.au

Factory 2 / 39 East St, Daylesford

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CRESWICK SKATE PARK COM

Event Details

Starts Oct 29, 2017 @ 11:00 am

Ends Oct 29, 2017 @ 4:00pm

Venue Creswick Skate Park

About The Skate Park Leagues are a series of amateur leagues, series & events held at skate parks across Australia.

Location 2 Water St, Creswick VIC 3363, Australia

Email skateparkleagues@ymca.org.au For information http://skateparkleagues.com

Jonathon Van Der Ploeg – Youth Engagement Officer, Hepburn Shire Council.