Quaynotes living & learning by the sea

Principal: Pam Kinsman Council President: Sean O’Brien Assistant Principals: Christian Smith Chaplain: Marianne Messer Nadia Tkaczuk Business Manager: Vicki Perry

45-55 Grossmans Road, Torquay, 3228. Phone 5261 2360. Fax 5261 4324 Email torquay.p6.co@edumail.vic.gov.au. Web www.torquaycollege.vic.edu.au

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Principal’s news: Thanks to all who gave me a warm welcome back from LSL. I have had a very refreshing break and it was great to come back to work when every-thing was running so smoothly. We wish Christian Smith and Russell Taylor -Shaw a great time away with their families on their LSL. We also wish other staff members who are taking LSL before the school holidays a happy and restful break away. Working Bee: A huge thanks to the many families who came to help us on Sunday morning. It was wonderful to have beautiful weather and being able to achieve most of the tasks that we planned for the day. Our grounds are looking superb at present thanks to Dave Pace and those who came to assist. Dave needs special credit as he was working as a volunteer monitoring threatened bird species and only returned from the Northern Territory in the early hours of Sunday morning. Tribes: Teachers often revisit the Tribes agreements and we ask families to reinforce these at home with your children.

Appreciations - No “put downs”

Personal Best - In every situation

Mutual respect - Respect for others feelings and ideas

Attentive listening - Listening with our ears, eyes and heart.

State School’s Relief Footy day: On Friday 21st September students are invited to bring a gold coin and come in the colours of their favourite footy team. They may like to wear a beanie, a scarf, socks, a footy jumper or simply have streamers in their team colours. We do not want parents to go to any additional expense as it is a day to raise funds for less fortunate children in state schools who need school uniforms and shoes. Prep 2013 Enrolments: We have noted that there are still some siblings of our current students not enrolled for prep next year. We do need your forms to be in to secure a place for your child. Enrolment confirmation letters were sent out last week. Service Awards: Congratulations go to Mrs Di Dendle, Ms Marianne Mc Lennon, Mr Geoff Cameron and Mr Andrew Young who gained service awards from the DEECD this year. They have all given outstanding service to education and we are fortunate to have them teaching at our school. Farewell: We will also be farewelling one of these teachers who retires this week. I know many of you will have personally valued the experience of Andrew Young during his time teaching at Torquay College. Andrew is a highly respected teacher and I know that many of you will join us in wishing him all the very best in his retirement. CISV Quick update on CISV events coming up A post-camp evaluation (11am) with all the Village delegations followed by a chapter meeting (1:30pm) is being held on the 16th of Septem-ber at 176 English Rd, Bannockburn. Please RSVP by the 14th of September. If you get lost – 0438811969 Website is www.heartwoodhorses.com.au Peace day activity 1pm in Melbourne on the 22nd of September Meet at Federation Square Tourism Information. Junior Branch activity is open to everyone! Please RSVP by the 18th of September - https://www.facebook.com/events/423912214312018/ NB - MINI CAMP! All interested in CISV come along at 7pm Friday the 5th of October till 12pm on Sunday the 7th. Bring a friend! https://www.facebook.com/events/434849456554698/ End of the year Villages: We are still looking for 2 girls and a leader for a village delegation to India at the end of the year. Contact me ASAP if you know anyone who would be interested! Pam Kinsman, Principal

DATES TO REMEMBER: Wednesday 12th September 2012 No. 28 Monday 10th - 14th September Bike Education Program R37 & R2 Tuesday 11th - 13th September Yr 5 & 6 Robotics Wednesday 12th September School Council Meeting Monday 10th - 21st September Yr 3 & 4 Swimming Program Monday 17th September Bellarine Divisional Athletics - selected students Monday 17th - 21st September Bike Education Program R8 & R7 Friday 21st September Footy Colours Day - Gold Coin Donation to State School Relief Early dismissal at 2pm Monday 8th October Term 4 Begins 8:30am - Planning Week (Specialist days for each area) Monday 15th - 19th October Camp Wyuna Yr.'s 3 & 4 Thursday 1st November Prep, Yr 1 & Yr 2 Concert Tuesday 13th - 16th November Yr 5 Camp - Cave Hill Creek Yr 6 Camp - Camp Howqua

Assistant Principal Report Dear School Community Members,

I would like to acknowledge the dedicated teaching staff at Torquay College for providing professional support and mentorship to

the many student teachers from various Universities in 2012. Throughout the year we accepted and trained 21 teachers at various

times and year levels throughout the college.

Teachers immerse the student teachers in the day to day activities of particular classes as well as whole school operation. The class

program and professional dialogue enables student teachers to teach a series of lessons, build positive relationships with students

and reflect on their teaching practise. Schools are instrumental in the development of the teaching profession and our teachers main-

tain high standards and quality mentorship that build the capacity of student teachers in readiness to teach young people.

Swimming Program Over the next two weeks our 3/4 teachers and students are extremely busy with students actively participating in a daily Swimming

program and Bike Ed program.

The students are having a wonderful time at the pool building their skills and water safety knowledge in the daily swimming pro-

gram. These are important skill leading into summer and the need to understand water safety living on the coast.

Students are also participating in a Bike Ed program that enables students to learn the skills and knowledge required to ride a bicy-

cle safely and independently. The program involves a mix of practical activities conducted off-road (in the school grounds) togeth-

er with classroom activities. The five modules include: getting started; basic bike skills; building skills for riding in traffic; riding on

paths.

Athletics Congratulations to all years 3-6 students who competed in the district athletics completion at Landy Field last week.

There are 42 Torquay College students who qualified in a variety of events for the next stage, Bellarine Divisional Athletics carni-

val held at Landy Field on Monday 17th September. The students are congratulated for this achievement and we wish them well.

Sun smart Hats for Term 4

A reminder to parents that all students will need to wear their sun smart hat throughout term four (and term one) during outside ac-

tivities. This is part of the School Council’s ‘Uniform’ and ‘Sun Smart’ policies. Students will be required to play in a designated

shaded area if they don’t have their sun smart hat. This is a great time to find the school hat and prepare for a sunny term 4.

Thank-you for supporting Torquay College and have a great week.

Kind Regards

Nadia Tkaczuk and Christian Smith

Notes to look for: Due back to school: Bellarine Divisional Athletics - Selected Students 14th September Yr 3 & 4 Camp Wyuna 10th October Yr 5 Cave Hill Creek Camp 12th October Yr 6 Camp Howqua 12th October

Please contact your child’s teacher if you have not received the appropriate notes listed above

Bus Arrangements for Friday 21st Sept (last day Term 3) As Torquay College will be dismissing at 2.00pm, the Red, Blue &

Green busses will be departing shortly after 2.00pm

Scope See Me September (see the person not the disability)

Walk with Me Event Finn Burns from Grade B3 here at Torquay College is this year's ambassador the for Walk With Me event to be held on

Sunday 16th of September at Eastern Park, Geelong.

Finn who has cerebral palsy, but loves AFL and Basketball will be walking alongside Paralympic greats like Kelly

Cartwright and Dylan Alcott to help raise funds for Scope. Scope provides Finn, Kelly and Dylan with essen-

tial services and programs to ensure they are rehabilitated, supported and included in our community.

Why not walk alongside Finn to show him support? You can register to join in the fun at

http://wwm2012scope.gofundraise.com.au/ but if you can't make it, perhaps consider sponsoring Finn (all

proceeds to Scope) at

http://wwm2012scope.gofundraise.com.au/page/finniswalking

Thanks for all your support

Lost and found

Two pairs of footy boots in a plastic bag have been found on the bus. If these belong to you, please claim them from the school office.

PUPILS OF THE WEEK

C9 Asabi-Boo C

C10 Eliza P

C11 Layla R

C12 Cooper D

C13 Jesse T

B2 Jake W

B3 Imogen Mc

B4 Abbey B & Will C

B5 Kai J

B7 William J, Kiara C & Nick L

B8 Leilani L

R32 Emily T

R34 Ashlea H

R1 Loki C & Lachlan U

R2 Chloe S & Hannah B

R3 Isabel H & Olivia C

R5 Digby H

R6 Kasey P

R7 Madi C

R8 Adam N

R37 Lucy G

R38 David Q

D14 Mietta F

D15 George T

D17 Chad G

D19 Isaac C

D20 Zac S & Cody C

R31 Olivia E

R33 Fergus W

Canteen Roster

Friday 14th September

9:30 - 11:30 W. Norris

12 - 2 V. Thomas

Monday 17th September

9 - 11 Help!

Friday 21st September

9:30 - 11:30 D. Busuttil

12 - 2 E. Dukker

Monday 8th October

9 - 11 A. Day

Victoria Long Teaching & Learning Coach

Library News: Parent Helpers: Is there anyone out there who could spare an hour a week to shelve books and contact new resources?

We would love to hear from you.

Parent Borrowing: We have some special interest books specifically purchased for parents, topics include Cooking, Gardening,

Happy Children/Teenagers, Literacy (How to help your child catch the Reading Bug), Raising Resilient Teenagers. Book Week Activities:

The students have created some wonderful artwork based on the CBCA shortlisted books. Please pop in to the Library to look at the displays of student's work.

Thank You, Kathy and Lesley

Ways to learn my NUMBER FACTS : A computer game that involves you using maths. Checkout our school website for some great

games. Mathletics is great!

Play a game like monopoly that involves mathematics, eg; this uses money.

Note from the chaplain – Marianne Messer

See the person

Watching the Paralympics gives you such an insight into the way sport could be. Rather than com-

peting with each other, there is a sense that each of the participants is competing against themselves, their disability

and the clock! Over and over we see competitors celebrating each other’s achievements, waiting to congratulate

the last person over the line or to touch the edge of the pool. It is inspirational to see “rivals” clapping and cheering

each other on . There is a refreshing lack of disappointment when gold medals are not won. Instead we hear

phrases like “I am so happy to be here.!” “I am so happy I got the chance to do my best.” The faces are full of de-

light and the culture is a heartening atmosphere of celebration for endeavor and the human ability to overcome

adversity and to achieve the amazing . I believe our young people can often learn more from the Paralympics

approach to achievement than from the Olympic and indeed the AFL focus on winning at all costs, and celebrating

only the Premiers or the Gold Medalist. Wouldn’t it be great if the runners up on Grand Final Day also got a med-

al celebrating their great achievement in making the Grand Final? There is no shame in doing your best even if it

wasn’t good enough to win on the day. Isn’t that what we tell our children? Then why don’t we model it at the

elite level like the paralympians do?

This Sunday our own Finn Henderson (D19) will lead the” See the Person – Not the Disability “ walk in Geelong,

(see this newsletter for details). We celebrate with him and we encourage as many who can to walk in solidarity

with him on Sunday at Eastern Park.

Marianne Messer

Surfcoast Tennis MLC Hot Shots Program

MLC Tennis Hot Shots is for Pre School and Primary School-aged children 4 – 8 years and provides a fun, friendly environment where children can get involved in tennis, emulate their favourite stars and make new friends from with-in their community. MLC Tennis Hot Shots uses low-compression tennis balls, smaller racquets and courts and is designed to get chil-dren playing the game and having fun from their very first session. The program enables children who are not yet able to play tennis on a full-size court to play against others at a similar standard while learning new skills and devel-oping good technique. The term 4 program will be commencing from Monday 8 October 2012 at Jan Juc, Bellbrae, Torquay and Anglesea Tennis Clubs. For further information and bookings please contact your local Tennis Australia Hot Shots Coaches: Phil Rich on 0438018664 or Peter Hubacek on 0428399973

Group, Private Lessons and Cardio Tennis

Enrolments for term 4 – 2012 group lessons for both Primary and Secondary students are now being taken for all club venues. New sessions will be offered on Monday and Wednesday nights at the Jan Juc and Bellbrae courts. Monday’s – Jan Juc and Bellbrae Tuesday’s –Anglesea Wednesday’s – Jan Juc and Bellbrae Thursday’s – Torquay Cardio Tennis the new and exciting group fitness workout will be offered at the Jan Juc Tennis club courts on Mon-day, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9.30am. The class is 1 hour duration, high in energy, lots of fun and calorie burning. Bookings required. For group bookings contact Peter Hubacek – 0428399973. For private lessons and Cardio Tennis bookings contact Phil Rich – 0438018664 September School Holidays Tennis Clinics

The clinics will be conducted at Jan Juc Tennis Club courts from Tuesday 25 to Thursday 27 September 2012 during the following times: Beginners 9.30am - 11.00am Intermediate/Advanced 11.00am - 1.00pm For more information and bookings please contact Peter Hubacek - 0428399973

Torquay College School Holiday Program Dear Parents/Carers, We are pleased to inform our families that we will be providing a school holiday program as part of the Out of School Hours Care program. Our approval has been granted and our first School Holiday program will be during the upcoming September holidays. When: Each school holidays (Monday – Friday) Times: 7.00am – 6.00pm Venue: Torquay College, Out of Hours Care room Who: Torquay College students Cost: $45.00 per day (childcare and childcare rebate available –see Anna or Cathy for further information) Enrolment forms are available from the College office or from Anna. Enrolments are limited to 30 children and priority will be given to working parents. No enrolments for this program will be accepted in the last week of each term. Students must be enrolled with After School Care including a parent/carer orientation and CRN numbers obtained. Please book or any queries or question contact Anna or Cathy at ASC. Kind regards Anna Fryar,

Homework-your feedback is appreciated Homework Policy 2013

This year the school is updating the Torquay College Homework Policy. Over the next few weeks the staff will be discussing and redeveloping the Policy for 2013. The process will entail a number of objectives, with particular focus on the following points: 1. Amount of homework – age appropriate 2. Set tasks - requirements 3. Number of projects per term/semester 4. Homework books and text books for home tasks 5. Communication home to parents in regards to homework tasks 6. Parent communication to class teachers in relation to homework tasks – what should parents do if they note their child is having difficulty We also value your feedback, as parents. Homework is a part of schooling and education and is beneficial to your child’s education and personal growth. It is important that the connection between home and school is supportive and positive. If you would like to give us your feedback in regards to the amount of homework and tasks your child is required to complete, please follow the link to a 1 page survey monkey to fill out and provide feedback. It is anonymous and will take no more than 5 minutes. The survey will close on Friday 21st September, 2012.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YRZCQ3C We would really like your feedback to inform the writing of the whole school policy. Thank you for your continued support.

Robotics Robotics is run by Mr Kiss and is a great club because you use Lego to

build robots. You can build things like: aeroplanes, legs that can kick a

ball (careful with this one, it’s too fun) and a monkey that plays the

drums. It is a great chance to learn new skills and to meet new people.

We would love it if you you’d come to robotics, lots of people have al-

ready come and had HEAPS of fun and all went “Noooooo!” when they

had to leave.

Robotics is on Wednesday, lunch time at D15 in the 5/6 area. 3, 4, 5

and 6 are the only year levels that can come, sorry for the inconven-

ience.

Written By Patrick Dowling and Mr Kiss

Torquay Debaters

Torquay B debating team had a fantastic time debating over the year with a new debating coach, Miss. Brasier. It was a

slow start but we finally made it with a three-point win.

Our first debate was against Geelong East. It was at Torquay so, we were lucky to have our first debate where we are

comfortable, at our own school. We were negative and the topic was ‘Handwriting is an out dated skill’. Our second

debate was against Bellaire, at Bellaire. We were affirmative and the topic was ‘Olympics are a waste of money’. In

the third debate we versed Lara, at Torquay. We were negative and the topic was unseen. When a topic is unseen, it

means you don’t have a topic to practise leading up to the debate and you have to think really quickly! Finally, it had

come to the final debate, Torquay versus Roslyn. We were so excited when ……… WE WON BY THREE POINTS!

The topic was again, unseen.

The Torquay B debating team had five students, Kahliah Zois, Zeesha Cummins, Kyra Hughes, Eden Bacon-Hall and

Monique Rawlings. A special thanks to Miss Brasier and Mrs Swan for being the world’s best debating coaches and

making it the best experience!