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COBDEN TECHNICAL

SCHOOL

Committed to Students, Committed to Success McKenzie Street, Cobden, 3266 www.cobdentechschool.org cobden.ts@edumail.vic.gov.au Ph: 5595 1202

Term 2 Week 11 29 June, 2018

We are committed to find, and celebrate, successful outcomes for students, whether that is in the pursuit of high level academic

achievement, or the development of specific vocational skills.

The values we strive to develop and promote through our interactions with

students, parents and other members of our community are Honesty, Excellence,

Accountability, Respect and Trust - HEART.

Inside this Issue Principal …………………………………………………… 1 Assistant Principal ……………………………………. 2 Calendar ………………………………………………….. 3 Debutante Ball …………..……………………………. 4 BlazeAid …………..…………………….………………. 5 Maths …………………….………………………………. 5 2018 VCA Exam Timetable ………………………. 6 Careers ……………………………………………………. 7 Sport ……………………………….…………………...… 8

Principal

Rohan Keert As the term draws to a close I would like to reflect on a few major events and thank all those involved. The Cobden Technical School Debutante Ball was held on a cold wet and windy night on Friday 15 June. Inside the Cobden Civic Hall was a different story altogether. It was a warm, and joyous celebration of the young men and women of our school. It was an absolutely fantastic night. We were all so proud of our amazing students. I would like to personally thank the CTS staff for their behind the scenes support of this important event, in particular, Therese Billings who did an amazing job organizing the event. Well done everyone! Staffing At the end of this term, Stacey Henderson will commence her family leave in the lead up to the birth of her third child. On behalf of the CTS community, I would like to thank Stacey for her commitment as classroom teacher and VCE Coordinator. We wish her and Scott all the best for number three and look forward to her return in 2020. Stacey’s Health & PE classes will be covered by the highly regarded and very experienced duo of Neal Simmonds and Ryan McCluggage. We will announce very soon who will be VCE coordinator. Gracie McGuire will leave our school at the end of Term 2. Gracie has been appointed to a new role as Year 5/6 teacher at St Mary’s Primary School Colac. I would like to thank Gracie for her tremendous efforts to establish our literacy intervention program. We have valued her input to school improvement as Leader of Student Achievement and a member of the CTS leadership Team. Jen McLennan will take over Gracie’s Year 9 English class and leadership of the literacy intervention program. Leonie Wallace will be on long service leave for the last eight weeks of Term 3. We welcome Ian Clarke who will teach Leonie’s English classes until she returns in Term 4.

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I would like to express a sincere thank you to Cass Crevola who has been Acting Assistant Principal for the last six weeks of Term 2 while Michael Smart has been on long service leave. In her short stint in the job, Cass was able to hit the ground running, picking up various projects and completing them while initiating several new processes that support the continued improvement of our school. Cass has been able to form meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents. Thank you Cass! We had a wonderful end of term assembly this morning led by our School Captains and student leaders. CTS staff presented a range of awards to individual students for displaying the CTS HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Trust). How a safe and relaxing winter holiday break.

Assistant Principal

Cassandra Crevola Wellbeing Activity Day – Thursday 14th June We were happy to be able to seek the input of the Student Representative Council in determining how best to support student wellbeing on the Activity Day. The student leaders were particularly keen to implement activities for Years 7-10 students, which we held on Thursday, 14th June. The students were very enthusiastic about participating in activities at school, a BBQ lunch shared with staff and Ten Pin Bowling in Colac and Warrnambool. In the coming term, we’ll be looking at providing activities for our senior students. Debutante Ball – Friday 15th June The Debutante Ball was held on a cold and wet Friday evening, but the weather did little to dampen the spirits of the excited students, staff, families and friends who shared this annual event. The students showed off their well-rehearsed dance moves to upbeat music tracks that left a smile on everyone’s face. We were thoroughly proud of the fine young adults presented on the evening and grateful to share such a special moment with the CTS community. Thank you to all involved in the preparations – we know that such a big event only occurs with the thought and care of many supporters. SRC Assembly and Activities The SRC did a spectacular job of arranging this morning’s end-of-semester assembly, with many students receiving a HEART Values award for Semester 1. We are also looking forward to the Trivia Night on the Friday of Week 1 and the upcoming bake sale – stay tuned for further details! Term Break

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With term concluding today at 2:25pm, we wish all of our students, families and the CTS community a safe and restful break. We look forward to welcoming in Term 3 on Monday 16th July. On a personal note, my short stay as Acting Assistant Principal at CTS concludes today. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with the students, staff, families and community over the past six weeks. I’d like to express my thanks for the support and for the warm welcome that I have received during my time here.

Calendar

WEEK DATE EVENT

TERM 3

1 Monday, 16 July Term 3 Commences

Friday, 20 July Trivia Night

2 Monday, 23 July BRICKS – Yr 9

Cricket Victoria Girls Leadership Regional Forum

Tuesday, 24 July BRICKS – Yr 9

Timboon Food Trail – VCE Food

Wednesday, 25 July Indonesian Trip Meeting – 5.30pm

Thursday, 26 July PARTY Program, Royal Melbourne Hospital – Yr 11

3 Monday, 30 July Melbourne Work Experience Commences – Yr 11

SRC Bake Sale

Tuesday, 31 July Dental Screening

Thursday, 2 August BRICKS – Yr 9

5 Monday, 13 August Dental Van

Wednesday, 15 August Summit Camp

Thursday, 16 August Summit Camp

Friday, 17 August Summit Camp

6 Monday, 20 August School Council Meeting at 7pm

Tuesday, 21 August Elevate Education – VCE

Thursday, 23 August Noorat Gun Club Clay Target Shooting

Indonesian Intensive

7 Wednesday, 29 August Maths Games Day

8 Monday 3 September Snow Camp Commences – Outdoor Ed

Wednesday, 5 September HSSSD Junior Baskeball – Yr 7/8

Friday, 7 September Victorian Schools Super Series Bowls Competition

10 Monday, 17 September Indonesian Tour Commences

School Council Meeting at 7pm

GWR Athletics

Tuesday, 18 September Immunisations – Yr 7

Friday, 21 September Final Day of Term 3 – 2.25pm finish

Debutante Ball

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Therese Billings The 2018 Debutante Ball was a marvellous experience for all those participating, viewing or who were involved in the smooth running of the night. All in all, the debs looked fantastic and performed the dances well, thanks to the training that Trevor and Ashlee provided. I would like to thank the parents and staff who made my job so much easier than it might have been for your support, either on the night or in the build up to the ball. The stage looked marvellous, the supper provided was delicious and plentiful, and the kitchen volunteers did a great job all through the night. All that you do is appreciated and it makes for a great night overall, so once again, THANK YOU.

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BlazeAid

Term 2 has seen our school contribute in various ways to the BlazeAid organisation. The Year 12 VCAL students have been regularly assisting with both fencing and working at the campsite. They have also been helping out at the relief centre set up at the Cobden Uniting Church. Well done students and Mrs Hickey. We were rostered on to provide an evening meal for the volunteers a few times. Once at the school’s Home Economics Room and again at the Kart Club where a good old fashioned roast was the flavour of the day. Thank you to all staff and students who contributed on these evenings. To our VET students who have been supplying biscuits etc. from their Thursday VET days. Thank you. To the BlazeAid workers, our school thanks you for your time and dedication in getting our community back on track after the devastating St. Patrick’s Day fires.

Maths

Coke Investigation The past few weeks we have been studying measurement in math. The year 9 classes have been focusing on surface area of a 3D shape. This week we did a project where we had to find the surface area of the two boxes that hold 12 cans of soft drink, our two options were a three by four or a two by six. We were put into groups of four or five and had to measure an empty can of soft drink, then used the formulas that we have learnt to work out which box uses less cardboard. We made nets to prove our findings. Once finished our findings were that the three by four box used less cardboard. Each group presented their results to their classmates. It was fun and enjoyable! Popcorn Investigation Today year 9 math students investigated the volume of a cylinder using popcorn. The class really enjoyed it because they were doing hands on work that involved math. The students learnt a lot more by doing an investigation than just writing notes and feel that this made it stick in their minds better. They learnt the formula for the volume of a cylinder and that the radius has a bigger effect on how much a cylinder can hold. The class was really engaged and also had to work on their group work skills, helping each other and working independently. It was challenging and positive that the teacher didn’t just tell us the work but we were really happy when we were able to figure things out ourselves. Overall it was messy and fun and we all loved the popcorn!

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Careers Matters

Jo Brooks

OPEN DAYS VICTORIAN UNIVERSITIES www.openday.com.au/tertiary/melbourne Australian Catholic University (ACU) August 12th 2018 (Sunday) Open Day Melbourne 10am-3pm

August 26th 2018 (Sunday) Open Day Ballarat 10am-2pm

Deakin University (DEAKIN) August 5th 2018 (Sunday) Warrnambool Campus August 19th 2018 (Sunday) Geelong Waterfront August 19th 2018 (Sunday) Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus August 26th 2018 (Sunday) Melbourne Burwood Campus

Federation University (FEDUNI) August 27th 2017 (Sunday) Open Day Mt Helen, Gippsland, Berwick, SMB, Camp Street campuses.

La Trobe University (LATROBE) August 6th 2017 (Sunday) Melbourne

Monash University (MONASH) August 5th 2018 (Sunday) Caulfield and Clayton Campuses 10am-4pm August 19th 2018 (Sunday) Parkville Campus 10am-3pm

RMIT University (RMIT) August 13th 2017 (Sunday) Open Day August 27th 2017 (Sunday) Point Cook Flight Training Open Day

Swinburne University of Technology (SWINBURNE)

July 30th 2017 (Sunday) Hawthorn campus

University of Melbourne (UNIMELB) August 19th 2018 (Sunday) Open Day 10am-4pm

Marcus Oldham College August 13th 2017 (Sunday) Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Open Day 10am-2:30pm

Melbourne Polytechnic August 20th 2017 (Sunday) Open Day Preston Campus 10am-3pm

William Angliss Institute August 13th 2017 (Sunday) Open Day Melbourne 10am-4pm

EXPOs & Fairs

SpotJobs Career Expo July 20th 2018 (Friday) Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southwarf July 21st 2018 (Saturday) Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southwarf July 22nd 2018 (Sunday) Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southwar

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Sport

Belinda Savage Upcoming Events Monday July 23rd Girls Leadership by Cricket Victoria in Ballarat Tuesday July 24th Combined Hampden Cup Senior Boys Football at Hamilton Thursday August 23rd Noorat Gun Club Championships Wednesday 5th Sept. HSSSD Interschool Junior Boys and Girls Basketball Friday 7th Sept. Victorian Schools Super Series Lawn Bowls Championship Monday 17th Sept. Greater Western Region Track and Field Championships HSSSD Basketball - Intermediate Boys Friday June 15th at Terang It was not much warmer inside than outside at the Terang Sports Stadium on Friday the 15th of June when our Intermediate boy’s basketball team took on some of the local school rivals. Our first game was at 9.40 where we played the Terang College team 1 boys, which was a close game. A tough game to open with. Next, we played the second Terang College intermediates and we won a close game. After nearly an hour's break, we took on the Mercy Regional College team, which gave us a good reminder we have to be on our game all the time, every second. They gave us the chance to be graceful losers...Virtually straightaway we came up against a very close game with Timboon P12 intermediates. We lost, but only just. To finish the day we were pitted against Camperdown College and we were doing just great until a bit after half time when things turned tight. In the end, they snuck away with a victory in a very close and hard fought game. A 'well done' to our intermediate boys’ team for giving a red-hot go. It is amazing the amount of food they put away until you see the energy they put into a game. Also a big thank you to Belinda Savage who umpired and scored nearly all day and lastly, to Mr. Bouman who very kindly came to coach the team. Results from Basketball are as follows. Intermediate Boys 1st Mercy 2nd Camp 3rd Terang 'A' 4th Timboon 5th Cobden 6th Terang 'B' School Sport Victoria State Lawn Bowls Champions Congratulations again to our super coach Mr. Nixon, and Jack Hookway, Noah Mungean and Joe Hutt, on their recent nomination and winning the Corangamite Sportsman’s Club Junior Team Award for May 2018. South West Zone School Students Clay Target Shooting Championships – at Noorat If you are interested in attending and competing at the South West Zone school student’s clay target, shooting championships at Noorat on Thursday 23rd August 2018, please speak to Belinda Savage. The Championship is provided to all participants at a fee of $10.00. Low recoil ammunition will be used and supplied. Please note that this event is open to all Junior Shooters who currently HOLD a Victorian Junior Shooters Permit. The Noorat Gun Club holds shooting practice on a Wednesday evening starting at 4.00 pm and finishes at approximately 5.30 pm. The practice evenings are open to all students wishing to learn clay target shooting and safe gun handling. The cost is $15.00 which covers 25 targets to shoot at. Guns are available at the Gun Club for students to use and they do not need a shooters licence. The evenings are run by Gary Hayden, the local

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Firearms Safety Instructor and Victorian Coaching Co-ordinator as well as a Level 2 Coach with the ACTA, run the evenings. For further information please phone Gary on 0419 893 007. If you would like to obtain your Victorian Junior Shooters Permit, please speak to Belinda Savage. Clontarf Football Academy vs. Cobden Tech Year 8 and 9 Boys The Warrnambool College Clontarf Academy attended at our school on Wednesday June 20th. The Clontarf Academy shared stories around the Indigenous Culture and Education to broaden our students views on diversity in our community. The boys then played a football game, the first half was played with Cobden v Clontarf, but the second half was played in mixed teams. The Warrnambool College Clontarf Academy made a presentation to our school.. A big thank you to Coach and Umpire Ryan McCluggage, goal umpires Ashley Clarke and Bryden Newell and to the team:- Noah Ackerley Ethan Bell Kayleb Bignell Stuart De Bie Jake Dooley Bailey Foster Tanner Fratantaro Ben Hookway Joe Hutt Rhys McLean Saf McVilly Brodie Neale Quill Pope Thomas Roberts Connor Stares Xavier Vickers Blake Walsh Dan Wright

HAMPDEN CUP JUNIOR FOOTBALL GRAND FINAL (Combined HSSSD Students) at Colac Congratulations to:- Tanner Fratantaro Joe Hutt Rhys McLean Stuart De Bie Xavier Vickers Noah Ackerley On your selection into the combined HSSSD team to play in the Hampden Junior Boys Cup Grand final at Colac. The boys played two games, the first game against Trinity College winning by three goals, and then facing Emmanuel College straight up and going down by three goals.

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Terang & District Netball Association

Term 3 Junior Netball

Beginning 24th July 2018

$40.00 Per Player

Registration Night Tuesday 17th July

4pm-5pm

Years 2-4 Juniors

Years 5-10 Intermediate

Banking Details For Payment – Please include

Players Names

BSB: 083884

ACCOUNT: 516031051

Terang & District Netball Association

Please Contact Carolyn Lucas for further

information.

Or payment is accepted by cash on

registration night.

0438925358