Issue:31 Date: Thursday 17th October 2019P.O. Box 81 Tallangatta Phone: (02) 6071 5000 Fax: (02) 6071 2445

Email: tallangatta.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.tallangatta-sc.vic.edu.au

Principal’s Report

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Big Enough To Deliver, Small Enough To Care.

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Before and after School SuperviSionStaff supervision for students arriving before school is between 8.35am and 9.00am and for students after school between 3.20pm and 3.45pm.

Tallangatta Secondary College

Tallangatta Secondary College is committed to empowering all to become resilient and confident lifelong learners with a strong sense of self and community.

Fri 18th Oct Solar Car Challenge Race DayMon 21st Oct State AthleticsWed 23rd Oct Year 12 Last Day

Mon 28th - Tues 29th Oct White Water Rafting Mon 4th Nov Student Free DayTues 5th Nov Public Holiday - Melbourne Cup

Year 7 2019 Parent information – Laptop programThe Year 7/9 2020 Devise Evening is on tonight Thursday 14th October If cannot make the evening families can collect an information booklet from the main office. A reminder to Year 7 parents that the enrolment forms are to be returned to the College by Monday 21st October.Term 4 Sun Smart Our Sun Smart policy is activated this term and students have responded well to this requirement Again, parent support, both in terms of creating the appropriate attitude and in ensuring that their student possesses the correct school hat will greatly assist us. If hats have been misplaced, tampered with or worn out, families can purchase new items from the office. Students must wear the school hat only. Year 12 The school will be farewelling the year 12 students next week at Tuesdays assembly. Year 12’s final day will be Wednesday 23rd October. I expect that the year 12’s will adhere to our college values and not disrupt the core business of learning whilst leading up to and on the final day. Students are reminded to finish their schooling on a positive note. There will be severe consequence for those who don’t and their graduation attendance will be up for review. Graduation will be held at the Albury Entertainment Centre on Friday, 22nd November. Tickets are on sale at the TSC office. Families are encouraged to seek advice off Mrs McKenzie for pathway or career advice. I wish all students well in the lead up to their exams. I remind students to make appointments with staff during the study week and exam period, as their

teachers still have timetabled classes and commitments at school. I look forward to seeing our students’ final results and achievements later in the year and look forward to our next formal celebratory occasion at the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony. Good luck to all. Year 11The new college captains will attend there first SLT meeting on Thursday and an official handing over of the reins will occur in the college assembly on Tuesday. Captains – Cassandra Elliot & Grace Carney Vice – Amy Wood, Rory McClure & Libby Saunders

Pupil Free day and Melbourne Cup Holiday An advanced reminder to all parents and students that we our fourth and final professional development day on Monday 5th November, hence students are not required at school on this day. Staff will be focusing on developing their teaching and learning knowledge, in

Tallangatta Secondary College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This is the primary focus of our care and decision making. Tallangatta Secondary College has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Later Years NewsMiddle Years Report

Course SelectionStudents have been given a copy of their course choices for next year and have been asked to confirm their selections and speak to a member of the Later Years

Term 4 Hats – Sun Smart SchoolThank you to students for a great start to the term with regards to hats. There are still a couple of students that require assistance with borrowing a hat during breaks. Parents of students that constantly avail of this service

REAL Home Group This week Home Group learning has been centered around Calmer Classrooms – Stronger learning. Students have been asked to create metaphors for negative and positive classrooms and how they can each contribute to creating a better classroom for learning. ‘Adulting 101’ - Life Skills ProgramThank you to our wellbeing team for arranging the Hope Projects life skills course. There are some fantastic people coming to the college to help facilitate sessions that focus on real life skills needed for postsecondary education. Students are bound to walk away with great resources and knowledge. Sessions consist of the following:Budgeting 101- Friday October 18th Renting 101-Friday October 25th Car Maintenance 101 -Friday November 1st Groceries and meal planning 101-Friday November 8th Healthcare/Self-care 101-Friday November 15th Benalla Annual Field Shoot Competition Six shooters took part in the annual Benalla field and game shot gun competition. The College completed against schools from Geelong, Yea, Kilmore, Wangaratta, Corowa, Wodonga, Lilydale, Seymour and others. Our students performed well against some very good competition including two of Victoria’s top junior shooters. Mitta Valley Landcare GroupMitta Valley Landcare Group are running a project on endangered frogs and wetlands in the Mitta Valley. They are looking for a student who might like to do an article on this project and upload it onto their new website. Students that are interested are encouraged to contact Mrs Sutherland for more information.Sharon Allsop, Acting Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal’s Report

team if there are any concerns.Year 12The school will have the opportunity to farewell our students at an assembly on Tuesday followed by a morning tea for Year 12 students with the staff. We ask that parents and students pay the $30 to the office and complete the information on Compass by the end of this week for the activity into Albury/Wodonga on the final day, Wednesday, 23rd October. The college has expectations of our students that their final day will be an opportunity for them to celebrate with each other and there will be no activities which disrupt other students or the college program. Students are reminded of the consequences of actions which cause any disruption or damage to college property and this includes not attending the graduation. A reminder that the Graduation will be held at the Albury Entertainment Centre on Friday, 22nd November. The completed booking sheet and payment should be given to the school office by Friday, 25th October. Students can have 9 guests on their table and the tickets are $47 for an adult and $17 for children. All students have received exam information and are reminded to read the information given to them. All exams are being held in the Tallangatta Sports Complex. Staff are available to assist students once their classes finish, but they must make the arrangements with the teachers, not just expect that they will be available. The attitude of students to their study this term has been excellent and we look forward to this continuing for the remainder of their time here. A reminder to students and their families that staff at the college can assist with pathway decisions including preparation with job applications and identifying training options. Mrs McKenzie and members of the Later Years team are available to provide advice and assistance.Year 11Our new school captains attended their first Student Leadership Team meeting on Thursday and we look forward to their ideas for the school for the remainder of this year and into 2020. Mr Kennedy has asked for expressions of interest for School House Captain positions and we encourage students to consider this leadership opportunity. Sue McKenzie

particular with a school wide positive focus. Our school will also be taking the Public holiday for Melbourne Cup on the Tuesday. State Athletics We wish Jake Maddock, Summer Sutherland, Dakira Cooper and Claire McCormack all the best for state athletics on Friday. Jocelyn Ziebell, Acting Principal

Health tips from Leah School Nurse

RemembeR YouR Hats

DuRing TeRm 4Bucket hats can be purchased

from the front office for $10.00

Breakfast at Tallangatta Secondary College Term 4 breakfast will continue now on

MONDAY!

Come one, come all and join in to enjoy some scrambled eggs week 2 or come meet

and greet your peers and teachers and school nurse Leah who is back on board

WHERE: Room 14

WHEN: Monday 14th 8:30am

WHO: Everyone!

SNAKES….As I was in the corridor yesterday, I chatted with a young student about his home life and then he showed me a picture of a very large looking snake his family had seen over the weekend in their yard.As you are all aware Snakes are on the move as it is getting warmer. Be aware, but not alarmed works good with me normally, however snakes do concern me. Looking at ways to prevent encountering one is always good, try to keep the grass around the house short, avoid when you can of going in the long grass, be vigilant when moving things in the yard.I thought it would be beneficial to provide some refreshing information that each family can discuss with each other just incase someone is unfortunately bitten.

BITES: A dry bite is when the snake strikes but no venom is released. Dry bites will be painful and may cause swelling and redness around the area of the snake bite.Venomous bites are when the snake bites and releases venom (poison) into a wound. Snake venom contains poisons which are designed to stun, numb, or kill other animals.

FIRST AID FOR SNAKE BITESFor all snake bites, provide emergency care including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if needed. Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage and keep the person calm and as still as possible until medical help arrives.Avoid washing the bite area because any venom left on the skin can help identify the snake.DO NOT apply a tourniquet, cut the wound or attempt to suck the venom

out.Pressure immobilisation bandageA pressure immobilisation bandage is recommended for anyone bitten by a venomous snake. This involves firmly bandaging the area of the body involved, such as the arm or leg, and keeping the person calm and still until medical help arrives.Follow these steps to apply a pressure immobilisation bandage: -First put a pressure bandage over the bite itself. It should be tight and you should not be able to easily slide a finger between the bandage and the skin.-Then use a heavy crepe or elasticised roller bandage to immobilize the whole limb. Start just above the fingers or toes of the bitten limb, and move upwards on the limb as far as the body. Splint the limb including joints on either side of the bite.Keep the person and the limb completely at rest. If possible, mark the site of the bite on the bandage with a pen.

STAY SAFE!For more information : https://www.healthdirect.gov.

au/snake-bites

The term is moving fast and there is plenty of activity in the music program. The students are busy preparing for our upcoming 2019 Summer Concert and 2019 music tour. Students in concert band, choir, training band, rock band or VCE music need to remember the following dates:• 2019 Summer Concert: Tuesday week 8, 26th November- 6pm in the PAC.• 2019 Music Tour: Thursday 12th and Friday 13th December- school hours only.In good health, great music and kindest regards,Rhys McKeeMusic Teacher

Music Report

will be contacted to ensure that they are able to purchase their own. Course Selection Middle Year students will commence their course selection for 2020 next week. This week students have updated their “green card” which is a summary of the units that students have completed since Year 7. This allows for Home Group Mentors to view previously selected units to ensure that a balanced course selection is selected. Sharon Allsop

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Council is developing plans to revitalise the Tallangatta Triangles

Have your say by completing the online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/tallangattatriangles or picking up a copy of the survey at the Tallangatta Library. The survey closes on Sunday 27 October. Council is also holding a community workshop in the Triangles on Sunday 3 November at 10.00am. Please come along. For further information, contact Council on 02 6071 5100 or engagement@towong.vic.gov.au

Art CompetitionTo gain perspectives from young people into the development of plans to revitalise the Tallangatta Triangles, Council is holding a child and youth art competition. The competition is open to young people under 18 years of age. Winners will be awarded from two categories: Under 12 years, and 12 – 18 years. Entry forms are available on Council’s website or from the Tallangatta Library. Entries close Monday 28 October and winners will be chosen at the Triangles community workshop 10.00am Sunday 3 November. For further information, contact Council on 02 6071 5100 or engagement@towong.vic.gov.au

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