VOL 2 Thursday 6 February 2020

Seymour College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their elders, past and present.

Seymour College School Wide Positive Behaviour

At Seymour College:

“I line up before class and wait quietly”.

Seymour Family & Children’s Centre

The Seymour Family & Children’s Centre – a partnership between Seymour College, Mitchell Shire, Kids First Australia and Our Place – is now in operation. Located at Seymour College on Stewart Street, the Family & Children’s Centre is currently home to Maternal Child & Health services, an early learning centre operated by Kids First Australia and to Louis and Georgia – the Our Place community facilitators based in Seymour. Drop in to say hello and stay tuned for more information about the Community Open day in early March.

Louis Bowden - Community Facilitator

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday 11th February

House Swimming

Mon 17th - Fri 21st February

Bogong Outdoor Camp Year 9

Wed 19th February

Primary District Swimming

Thursday 27th February Primary Division Swimming

Friday 28th February House Athletic Sports

Maternal Child & Health services

ABOVE: Gail Hardman (Seymour College Principal) and Di Earp (Early Years Manager).

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSION FUNDING

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parent card you may be eligible for the CSEF.

Contact the General Office for more information.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT What a wonderful start to the year it has been! I hope you have had an opportunity to read last week’s newsletter with all the important dates and information for 2020. If not, it is on our website for you to peruse. Students and staff are very excited to be learning and teaching in the new secondary learning building. The Family and Children's Centre has been operating kindergarten and Maternal and Child Health appointments this week. The new secondary learning building will be formally opened this Friday, 7th February. I would like to welcome any parents who would like to attend this event to gather in the administration building at the general office and 9:00 am. Now that the new learning building is completed, the hydrotherapy pool gate will be closed, only opening for public pool hours. This gate will not be opened prior to or after school. Primary students and their parents will need to access the College via the Anglesey or the Stewart Street gates. Secondary students will be able to access the College via the Grant Street gates that enter onto Loco Street. Please see the only three entry points on the map below: Please also ensure that any onsite staff carparks are not used as walkways due to the danger of moving cars. I also remind parents that they are not to park in the administration car park to drop off or collect students. It is against Department of Education policy to do so. The Mitchell Shire will also be moving the pedestrian crossing in Loco Street in the next few months and information will be forwarded when we receive further specific updates. Thank-you for your understanding as we return to the entrances listed above. Your commitment to supporting the College is greatly appreciated. Remember, every day counts in your child’s education journey and it is rewarding and exciting to be part of the

ride!

Gail Hardman - Executive Principal

Child Safety Standards – we are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young

people. This is our primary focus of our care and decision-making. Seymour College community has

zero tolerance for child abuse.

Vaccination Dates Year 7 - 11th March & 12th October Year 10 - 18th May

Please Note – If your child is away on these days, catch up vaccinations can be given at school with the Doctors in School program. Make your appointments with the school nurse. Secondary School Vaccinations The Secondary School Vaccine Program offers free vaccinations to Year 7 and 10 students. These vaccines provide protection against:

Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis) - one dose for year 7 students

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - two doses for year 7 students

Meningococcal A,C,W,Y – one dose for year 10 students

Parents/guardians of Year 7 and 10 students should look for the vaccine consent card booklet coming home from school with your child. You need to read the information and complete and return the card regardless of whether your child is being vaccinated at school.

The Mitchell Shire Council immunisation service may contact you about the Secondary School Vaccine Program. Schools are authorised to provide basic parent/guardian contact details to local councils for this purpose. Contact the school by 17 February each year if you do not want your contact details given to the Mitchell Shire Council immunisation service.

To learn more about the Secondary School Vaccine Program, the vaccines, the diseases they protect against, or how you can prepare your child for vaccination, go to - https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/immunisation-in-secondary- schools

Additionally, the Commonwealth government is funding vaccinations for all children under 20 years of age who missed any scheduled vaccines, including a catch up program for Meningococcal ACWY vaccine for adolescents aged 15-19 years of age who have not already received the vaccine in school. If students have missed vaccines, either in childhood or adolescence, and require catch-up vaccines, they should speak with their immunisation provider. (i.e. local council or GP).

Kirsty Hare RN Health Centre School Nurse

OFFICE HOURS:

8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

EMAIL ADDRESS:

seymour.co@edumail.vic.gov.au

WEBSITE:

www.seymourcollege.vic.edu.au

Asthma Action Plan

Parents/Students don’t forget to get your Asthma management plans updated with Doctors in School every Thursday at 9am till 1pm. Please make appointments with the school nurse.

Seymour College

TERM CALENDAR – IMPORTANT DATES

WEEK 2 Monday 3rd – Friday 7th February

Monday 3rd (Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Tuesday 4th (Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Wednesday 5th (Foundation - no school)

Thursday 6th (Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Friday 7th

Primary Assembly 2.30 - 3.00 pm

Learning Building Opening 9.30 am

(Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

WEEK 4 Monday 17th – Friday 21st February

Monday 17th Year 9 Bogong Outdoor Camp

(Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Tuesday 18th (Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Wednesday 19th Primary District Swimming

(Foundation - no school)

Thursday 201h (Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Friday 21st Primary Assembly 2.30 - 3.00 pm

(Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

WEEK 3 Monday 10th – Friday 14th February

Monday 10th (Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Tuesday 11th House Swimming

(Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Wednesday 12th (Foundation - no school)

Thursday 13th Full College Student Assembly - 9am

(Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Friday 14th Primary Assembly 2.30 - 3.00 pm

(Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Term 1 2020

WEEK 5 Monday 24th – Friday 28th February

Monday 24th (Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Tuesday 25th (Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Wednesday 26th (Foundation - no school)

Thursday 271h Primary Division Swimming

(Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)

Friday 28th

House Athletic Sports

Primary Assembly 2.30 - 3.00 pm

(Foundation - 9am—3.15pm)