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22nd August Book Fair begins — Book Week—Dress up as your favourite book character 23rd August Year P-6 Life Ed Van visit 24th August Course Selection Parent Information Session - Selected Year Levels 26th August WPPSSA Round Robin - Year 3-6 @ Rokewood Book Fair ends 7th September Parent/Teacher Interviews 9th September Eureka Athletics - selected primary students @ Ballarat Year 10 Federation University Experience Visit 15th September MWD Round Robin - Years 7-9 @ Derrinallum 16th September End of Term 3 - 2.30pm dismissal 3rd October 3rd-7th October Start of Term 4 Grade 5/6 Canberra Camp 7th October Great Western Athletics @ Ballarat—Selected Secondary Students 10th-11th October Year 3/4 Sovereign Hill Camp 21st October Last day for Year 12 Students 26th October Year 12 Exams begin 1st November Melbourne Cup Day—Public Holiday 4th November WPPSSA Round Robin - Years 3-6 @ Lismore 11th November Year 12 Exams finish—Graduation Dinner @ Ballarat 20th December End of Term 4 - 2.30pm dismissal Calendar of Events Derrinallum P-12 College Community Newsletter www.derrinallump12.vic.edu.au August 19th, 2016 Edition 26 Integrity, Teamwork, Support, Empathy, Respect. Campbell Street, Derrinallum Phone: (03) 55976625, Fax: (03) 55976646 Victoria 3325 Email: [email protected] Principal’s Report Yesterday our Grade 4/5/6 students attended a special ceremony at The Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. On this occasion, the 50 th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was commemorated. Thank you to Liz Johnstone, Erin Bell and Kylie Carr for taking part in the day. Students behaved extremely well during this ceremony and we were very pleased that Ned and Max’s grandfather was able to join us for the day as a Vietnam Veteran himself. On Wednesday, the Agricultural class attended a whole day excursion at Marcus Oldham, where they were able to explore various pathways in the agricultural field. Yesterday, the Defence Force presented to Year 7-10 about possible careers within the army. On a sporty note, the Olympics have been enjoyed by all at recess and lunchtime in the library. Thanks to our very own champion, Rod Rantall, we were able to have a first class display of his Australian team clothing and medals in the foyer. Rod played Badminton for Australia on many occasions and his achievements include winning a Silver medal in Guatemala during the Para World Championship in 2011, a Bronze medal in Germany in 2011 and multiple other medals for the World Masters, the Pancific Masters and the Teachers’ Games. Teaching and Learning wise, we are starting to unpack the Framework for the Improvement of Student Outcomes (FISO) and our first focus is Building Excellence in Teaching and Learning. We are also actively preparing for our school review which will encompass student, staff and parent consultation. On Monday, the leadership team had a planning day to allow for review preparation and an action plan. Earlier this week, I attended the Principals’ Forum in Ballarat where we talked about implementing the new Victorian Curriculum and Building Practice Excellence. We also considered how to further promote a culture of collaboration and collective responsibility and also heard from Greg Cameron on Collective Efficacy. We were also introduced to the Marrung Aboriginal Educational Plan 2016-2026. On Wednesday we farewelled Kylie Carr who has worked at our school for the past two and a half years. Kylie has introduced Multilit to our school with great success and she also worked with one of our students in an Integration Aide capacity. We wish Kylie all the best in her new role at Smythesdale PS. Finally, I would like to pass on our condolences to our Music teacher and her family, Melanie Pocknall, as her mum passed away suddenly on Tuesday. Meryl Pocknall (nee Miller) was one of the very first School Prefects in 1963 and she was key in organising the 50 year Reunion in 2013, which she handled with passion and excitement. She held the school very close to her heart and was very pleased when Melanie began working with us. Our thoughts are with Melanie and her family. Valerie Lobry Acting Principal Derrinallum P-12 College Scholastic Book Fair Monday 22nd - 26th August 2016 in the Library 9am - 3pm daily 9/10 ARGICULTURE CLASS – MARCUS OLDHAM: On the 18 th of August, the 9/10 AG class went to Marcus Oldham. Marcus Oldham is an Agriculture University and is widely known for its successful graduates and courses. The University offers 3 different courses: Agribusiness, Agriculture and an Equine Course. Agribusiness focuses more on the management side of things and to get into the course you need to have at least 12 months practical experience in business preferably related to Agriculture. The Agriculture course mainly focuses on the production side of the agriculture industry and to get into the course you have to have at least 12 months practical experience on a farm. Both Agribusiness and Agriculture courses last 3 years to get your bachelor degree. The equine course has two streams: management/business and racing industry/breeding. Both courses have a requirement of at least a month of practical experience. The equine course lasts 10 months but is only a diploma. The Principal of the University, Dr Simon Livingstone, gave us a tour of the University and talked to us about the requirements for the courses and where they can take you. He also took us to the equine facilities and talked to us about the coaches they get in and past students that are currently at the Olympics. Thank you to Mr Moyle for organising the trip and to Marcus Oldham (Simon Livingstone) for showing us around and for teaching us about the pathways the university offers. By the 9/10 AG Class
Transcript of Derrinallum P 12 College · remainder. My first digit is three times bigger than my second digit....
22nd August Book Fair begins — Book Week—Dress up as your favourite book character
23rd August Year P-6 Life Ed Van visit
24th August Course Selection Parent Information Session - Selected Year Levels
26th August WPPSSA Round Robin - Year 3-6 @ Rokewood Book Fair ends
7th September Parent/Teacher Interviews
9th September Eureka Athletics - selected primary students @ Ballarat Year 10 Federation University Experience Visit
15th September MWD Round Robin - Years 7-9 @ Derrinallum
16th September End of Term 3 - 2.30pm dismissal
3rd October 3rd-7th October
Start of Term 4 Grade 5/6 Canberra Camp
7th October Great Western Athletics @ Ballarat—Selected Secondary Students
10th-11th October
Year 3/4 Sovereign Hill Camp
21st October Last day for Year 12 Students
26th October Year 12 Exams begin
1st November Melbourne Cup Day—Public Holiday
4th November WPPSSA Round Robin - Years 3-6 @ Lismore
11th November Year 12 Exams finish—Graduation Dinner @ Ballarat
20th December End of Term 4 - 2.30pm dismissal
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Derrinallum P-12 College Community Newsletter
www.derrinallump12.vic.edu.au August 19th, 2016 Edition 26
Integrity, Teamwork, Support, Empathy, Respect.
Campbell Street, Derrinallum Phone: (03) 55976625, Fax: (03) 55976646 Victoria 3325 Email: [email protected]
Principal’s Report Yesterday our Grade 4/5/6 students attended a special ceremony at The Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. On this occasion, the 50
th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was commemorated. Thank
you to Liz Johnstone, Erin Bell and Kylie Carr for taking part in the day. Students behaved extremely well during this ceremony and we were very pleased that Ned and Max’s grandfather was able to join us for the day as a Vietnam Veteran himself. On Wednesday, the Agricultural class attended a whole day excursion at Marcus Oldham, where they were able to explore various pathways in the agricultural field. Yesterday, the Defence Force presented to Year 7-10 about possible careers within the army. On a sporty note, the Olympics have been enjoyed by all at recess and lunchtime in the library. Thanks to our very own champion, Rod Rantall, we were able to have a first class display of his Australian team clothing and medals in the foyer. Rod played Badminton for Australia on many occasions and his achievements include winning a Silver medal in Guatemala during the Para World Championship in 2011, a Bronze medal in Germany in 2011 and multiple other medals for the World Masters, the Pancific Masters and the Teachers’ Games. Teaching and Learning wise, we are starting to unpack the Framework for the Improvement of Student Outcomes (FISO) and our first focus is Building Excellence in Teaching and Learning. We are also actively preparing for our school review which will encompass student, staff and parent consultation. On Monday, the leadership team had a planning day to allow for review preparation and an action plan. Earlier this week, I attended the Principals’ Forum in Ballarat where we talked about implementing the new Victorian Curriculum and Building Practice Excellence. We also considered how to further promote a culture of collaboration and collective responsibility and also heard from Greg Cameron on Collective Efficacy. We were also introduced to the Marrung Aboriginal Educational Plan 2016-2026. On Wednesday we farewelled Kylie Carr who has worked at our school for the past two and a half years. Kylie has introduced Multilit to our school with great success and she also worked with one of our students in an Integration Aide capacity. We wish Kylie all the best in her new role at Smythesdale PS. Finally, I would like to pass on our condolences to our Music teacher and her family, Melanie Pocknall, as her mum passed away suddenly on Tuesday. Meryl Pocknall (nee Miller) was one of the very first School Prefects in 1963 and she was key in organising the 50 year Reunion in 2013, which she handled with passion and excitement. She held the school very close to her heart and was very pleased when Melanie began working with us. Our thoughts are with Melanie and her family.
Valerie Lobry Acting Principal
Derrinallum P-12 College Scholastic Book Fair
Monday 22nd - 26th August
2016 in the Library
9am - 3pm daily
9/10 ARGICULTURE CLASS – MARCUS OLDHAM: On the 18
th of August, the 9/10 AG class went to Marcus
Oldham. Marcus Oldham is an Agriculture University and is widely known for its successful graduates and courses. The University offers 3 different courses: Agribusiness, Agriculture and an Equine Course. Agribusiness focuses more on the management side of things and to get into the course you need to have at least 12 months practical experience in business preferably related to Agriculture. The Agriculture course mainly focuses on the production side of the agriculture industry and to get into the course you have to have at least 12 months practical experience on a farm. Both Agribusiness and Agriculture courses last 3 years to get your bachelor degree. The equine course has two streams: management/business and racing industry/breeding. Both courses have a requirement of at least a month of practical experience. The equine course lasts 10 months but is only a diploma. The Principal of the University, Dr Simon Livingstone, gave us a tour of the University and talked to us about the requirements for the courses and where they can take you. He also took us to the equine facilities and talked to us about the coaches they get in and past students that are currently at the Olympics. Thank you to Mr Moyle for organising the trip and to Marcus Oldham (Simon Livingstone) for showing us around and for teaching us about the pathways the university offers. By the 9/10 AG Class
Derrinallum P-12 College Community Newsletter. August 19th, 2016.
Students Of The Week
Mekenzy Dixon for a huge improvement in his behaviour.
Campbell Greig for using different strategies to solve subtraction equations.
Huizi Li for a great design of her Angry Bird.
ITS NOT OK TO BE AWAY, You can text the college on 55976625 regarding your child’s
absence.
Mr Smith’s Maths Problem of the Week.
Last week’s question was: I am a 2 digit number that can be divided by 2 with no remainder. My first digit is three times bigger than my second digit. My 2 digits add up to 8. What number am I? Ans: 62 This week’s question is: Mr Dally’s rugby match will take 90 minutes from start to
finish, including the half time break. His match must finish by 1.10 pm. What is the
latest time his match can start?
Cows Create Careers Program The Year 9/10 students are learning all about the dairy industry through the Innovative Dairy Australia Program. The program involves students visiting dairy manufacturers and then going on to work in teams to develop their own dairy recipes for the program. The other participating schools are Warrnambool College, Terang College & Timboon P-12 College. This program provides students with a platform for introduction into the industry. Our students got very creative, developing and cooking their own desserts within the
program guidelines.
This year, Book Week will be held from August 22nd – August 26th. SRC will be holding a costume parade, where all students and staff are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character. The parade will be held on Monday 22nd August at 9am in the main foyer. A prize will be awarded to the best costume for each class. The teacher with the best costume will also receive an award. Parents/guardians, family members and friends are all welcome to join to watch the parade.
Student Representative Council
5/6 Puberty Clues
Grade 5/6 students are learning about puberty as part of the ‘Puberty Clues’ program. In this program we cover:
The physical, social and emotional changes associated with puberty Variations in the timing of puberty Respecting the feelings of others Hygiene products used during puberty The process of menstruation and sperm production Qualities of good friends Sources of information about puberty
In these sessions, students have had a few little giggles but have shown great interest. We encourage parents to answer questions with age appropriate honesty at home. This program will continue to run for the next week and conclude with an information night at Lismore Area Health on Thursday 25
th August at 7pm combining with Lismore Primary School.
Working Bee – North side of the School Grounds
Date: Sunday 28th August, 10:00am – 12:00pm
We need your help to complete a number of tasks at school, please come along and help improve our School, we need to plant trees/shrubs, finish painting the cubbies and install some garden edges. Please bring your own planting tools eg shovels/mattocks etc. All staff, students, parents, family members and friends welcome, the more help we get the easier it will be.
2017 Presentation Ball
Expressions of interest are invited from any student in Year 10, 11 & 12 in 2017 (Year 12, only those who did not participate in the last Presentation
Ball), who are interested in participating in a 2017 Presentation Ball. Could you please advise the school office or Angela Bignell on 0428624200
by 26th August. A planning meeting of interested parents and students will be held at a
later date to discuss arrangements.
