PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome to the end of term newsletter for Term 3.

The mail out also contains reports for all children from Year 7 to Year 12 and information from our new uniform provider (Perm-A-Pleat).

In addition to being the wintry weather term, Term 3 is often considered the term of weeks - Book Week, SSO Appreciation Week, Science Week and Indigenous Culture Week. We celebrated all and they significantly added to the rich tapestry of school life at MOC.

As many of these were highlighted through our weekly newsletter, this end of term has a focus on the outstanding Exhibitions of Learning and Presentations of Learning held during Week 9. It was fantastic to have nearly 1000 visitors through the college on the Wednesday night. The work presented was worthy of an audience of that size! Much will remain on display for the remainder of 2014 as artefacts and installations to continually remind us of the standards of work we can achieve.

One of the other major themes throughout Term 3 was how to revitalise and better utilise the incredible resource that is MOC’s library. The Term began with members of the school community being invited to contribute ideas through ‘Town Hall Meetings’ While suggestions were voiced and shared at these meetings, many ideas were also emailed. They were compiled to form an extensive collection of thoughts and ideas, all of which were valued. Significant changes have taken place, some are ‘works in progress’ and still others are being considered with a view to actioning later this year or during 2015. An overview of the developments is included on Page 3.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge the hard work put in so far by the Class of 2014 and their teachers (and families). The end of their schooling is now incredibly close and requires one last giant push to optimise their chances for success. I know we all wish them well.

Have a wonderful break and enjoy the newsletter.

Lynne Symons Principal

NEWSLETTER TERM 3

26 SEPTEMBER 2014

MOC

Ph. (08) 8209 1600 www.moc.sa.edu.au | info@moc.sa.edu.au

99 Douglas Drive, Munno Para West SA 5115

TERM 3 COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS

“The future is now...”Mark Oliphant College B-12

TERM 4 BEGINS Monday 13 October

“Demography is not

Destiny.”- Julia Gillard

See back page for Term 4 Key Dates

EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT

ring Term 3 we have been working on improving our school environment both visually and experientially. Children learn through direct interactive experience and as a result, they need complexity and variety in the environment to stimulate their imaginations. Therefore, we want to ensure that our learning spaces are planned and constructed with their learning potential in mind.

Out in the yard there have been many new additions.

Buddy benches - The buddy bench is a simple idea to eliminate loneliness and foster friendships. Children sit on the bench and wait for a friend to come and ask them to play.

Pop Up Patch - The Pop Up Patch is an outdoor classroom space with a movable garden area. This project has many natural links to Maths questions

Boardwalkplay spaces create opportunities for children to experience both risk and challenge and can also be a safe place for children to explore.

Orchard - We have planted 20 fruit trees and when the fruit is ready to harvest, children will be able to taste new flavours as well as experience the health benefits of fresh, seasonal food.MusicYard at play times to stimulate physical activity through dance and activity.

Dean Clark Deputy Principal

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S REPORTNEWSLETTER TERM 3

MOCINDEX

PG 2 DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

PG 3 COLLEGE UPDATE -

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PG 4 COMMUNITY

PG 5 EARLY YEARS

PG 6 PRESCHOOL EARLY YEARS

PG 7 EARLY YEARS

PG 8 - 9 PRIMARY YEARS

PG 10 - 11 MIDDLE YEARS

PG 12 - 13 SENIOR YEARS

PG 14 - 15 STUDENT ACTIVITY & GALLERY

PG 16 TERM 4 KEY DATES

NaPLANOn Monday September 22nd

reports were sent home by mail for all those students who sat

students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. If you have not received your child’s report please contact the college on 08 8209 1600.

REMINDER...No pets onsite.

Thank you.

3 COLLEGE UPDATE

STAFFINGThere are few staffing changes for Term 4, however there is a significant leadership change. After 40 years of continuous service

We will also farewell Chan Welfare who has been seconded into Central Office. We welcome back from leave Barry Solomon,

teaching positions.

UNIFORMWe are delighted to announce that the new Perm-A-Pleat uniform shop will be open from the beginning of Term 4. Most items will

There has been some modification to uniform design to provide better quality and fit – this can be seen in the dress, skirt and

The Shop will be located in Building 17 and signposted with an entrance from the walkway.

The opening hours are at this stage the same as for the old uniform shop.Monday 2.30pm - 4.30pmTuesday 8.30am - 10.00amThursday 8.30am - 10.00am

Included with this mail out is a pricelist.

See online: https://markoliphantcollege.permapleat.com.au/shop/

LIBRARYWe believe the library changes already underway or in the planning stage are incredibly exciting. They include:

Ms Celia Williams

– Stage 1 ready next term

of pod cast and videos.

for students of all ages.

student accessibility.

Celia Williams - Third Space Activist

4 COMMUNITY

‘GROW UP SMILING’ AT MARK OLIPHANT COLLEGEThis Term is the first time that Mark Oliphant College has been involved in this program. We see it as an important aspect of our Wellbeing focus and are very appreciative of the opportunity to be involved. The benefits of this initiative are that it is here at school, there are no out of pocket expenses and at the very least, students receive advice and information about looking after their teeth.Our students’ dental care may include an oral examination, fluoride treatment, dietary advice, oral hygiene instruction, fissure healing, fillings and extractions – all here at school!The program began on August 19th and runs right through until October 30th (Term 4.) We are also hopeful that it will continue in 2015.

be treatment days.

= 294 in total.

students had appointments.

Year 12 to Preschool.As the College facilitator of this program, I have tried to keep families together where possible.The success of this scheme is very much a team effort be-tween all staff.Feedback about the program is in progress.

Maryjane Tenison Woods Coordinator of College Wellbeing

GOVERNING COUNCILThe Governing Council were very pleased with the response to the Sausage Sizzle on the night of the Exhibitions of Learning raising close to $500. Our major fundraiser for the year occurs in Term 4 on the evening of MOC on the Green (26/11/2014) and we would be delighted to see all our families at this showcase event – and surely this year it will not rain!

Lee Russell

Governing Council Chairperson

Hayley Anderson with Estelle (left), Lainie Hull with Zoe (right)

and Kris Ehrceg (middle)

Lee Hill with Cooper (right) and Mason (left).

COMMUNITY PROGRAMSThe Community Program element of MOC is all about providing opportunities for families to connect, share and learn. Families make good use of the community room before and after school. Children play whilst parents chat over coffee. Some very interesting conversations occur on many and varied matters.

Our Friday Forum Program has been running at MOC since Term 4 of 2013. The program focus is to provide informative and interactive opportunities for parents and local community members to access social interaction, information, skills and knowledge, on topics of interest - most importantly, pertinent to the huge job that is parenting.

Some of the topics addressed so far include; attachment and resilience, sensory play, music and movement, healthy sexual development, toilet training, speech and language, Literacy, Maths concepts and First Aid.

A strong priority of this Program is to ensure that facilitators are skilled in their field and able to provide interesting and high quality workshops for our families.

I have been asking families whether the various programs are meeting their needs. A number of their comments are included below.

“Meeting other parents, hearing other people’s stories, bouncing ideas, and sharing their own stories as well as having a greater sense of being a part of, and belonging to the school community.”

“All three forums: Speech and Language, Literacy and Maths I attended were great and I gained lots of very helpful strategies that have made my parenting experience better.”

Tracey Alexander Community Development Coordinator

A NOTE FROM EARLY YEARS LEADERSHIPTerm 3 has been busy across the entire Early Years.

The Preschool has been involved all term in the SALA Weaving Project. Miss Stephanie’s small group is the first in the EY to achieve their attendance target and will be celebrating before the end of Term. Parent responses to a weekly question have been heart-warming and are beautifully displayed as Wordles in the foyer of the Children’s Centre.

The Junior Primary has started to focus on consolidating skills through Warm Ups in every class. While we are still developing this strategy we are already seeing an increase in children’s ability to subitise and retain other fundamental skills as a result of this frequent, focussed practice. The garden beds are beginning to recover from repeated uprooting; thank you to parents/families who have replanted seedlings found on the surface of the beds. Not only are the garden beds a wonderful learning opportunity for our children, some of the children find the never ending task of watering, a time to calm themselves and make a contribution to our school community.

We have begun planning for the 2015 school year. If you know your child will no longer be attending MOC, please let his/her class teacher know. We can then offer a place to another child who has expressed interest in enrolling.

Kim Cooper Head of Early Years

EARLY YEARS 5

ATTENDANCE ACHIEVEMENTS

There have been some great attendance achievements in the Early Years this term! Congratulations to over 180 students who did not miss one day of school during Attendance Awareness Month in September and to the classes who worked collaboratively to earn letters in our ‘Perfect Attendance’ initiative. Many classes are now extremely close to earning their reward of a shared Subway lunch and play at a local park. We would like to thank our families for their continued efforts in ensuring their children attend school every day and to please remember that if your child is absent due to illness for more than two consecutive days, you produce a Medical Certificate for the absence.

Ella Ailmore Coordinator, Learning and Inclusion

“One learns from books and

example only that certain things can be done.

Actual learning requires that you do those things.”

- Frank Herbert, Children of Dune

MAGICAL SPACESWe have been most excited about our recent environmental makeover! Staff and students wanted areas that enable reading, writing, play and arts learning to occur. The magical spaces have proven a hit with the children, particularly as places to curl up with a book!

As we head into the final Term of the year our strong focus on developing literacy skills will continue. We are striving for as many children as possible to reach targets in alphabet, sight word knowledge and reading levels. We appreciate the continued support from our families through regular reading and sight word practice at home. Please continue to communicate with your child’s teacher about how you can best support learning at home.

Linda Rich Senior Leader

PRESCHOOL NEWSOur focus for Term 3 in the Preschool has been around creating Active Learning Environments. We construct environments that ‘provide children with choice, accessible open-ended resources and opportunities for experimentation and creativity’ (Reflect, Respect, Relate DECD 2008). Early in the Term we celebrated Indigenous Culture week with Art and Storytelling and have continued our investigations of animals and plants significant to the Kaurna people across the Term. We had a live Kalta (Shingleback lizard) visit from the Nature Education Centre, sampled native foods including Wattle Seed and Lemon Myrtle and explored animal coverings and bird feathers. Our weaving project has also taken on an Indigenous feel, with our major art piece created as a rainbow serpent and our community event involving building Wadlis (traditional Kaurna dwellings). Our Aboriginal Education Officer Cherylynne supports our understanding of Kaurna heritage and traditions and works with children to share language through songs, music and storytelling. Next term children will help us to transform the indoor space into a ‘Foggy, Foggy Forrest’ and participate in an inquiry in to light and shadows. We invite our families to share their ideas and thoughts for this project with us.

Emily Taylor Coordinator, Learning and Preschool

6 PRESCHOOL | EARLY YEARS

ABORIGINAL CULTURAL STUDIES

Bush Tucker has been the highlight this term. The foods introduced were Wattle Seed, Quandong, Lemon Myrtle, Aniseed Myrtle, Lilly Pilly, Lemon Aspen, Wild Lime and Bush Tomato. Some examples of snacks we have tried include Bush Tomato chips, Lilly Pilly Spider drinks, Lemon Myrtle pancakes and of course the popular Wattle Seed ice cream.

Karen McCall Aboriginal Studies Teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION

In the Early Years we are lucky enough to have the most amazing Student Support Officers (SSO) who work incredibly hard with students on Negotiated Education Plans (NEP). A Negotiated Education Plan is a working document that supports access, participation and achievement in a variety of different curriculum areas for students with a disability. SSO’s work 1:1 with these students on a regular basis to work towards achieving the goals in the NEP. Student Support Officers play a crucial role in the day to day functioning of every class. We thank them for all their hard work.

Candice Horton Coordinator, Learning and Inclusion

EARLY YEARS MATH PINTEREST PAGE

The Early Years Team is delighted to introduce you to our very own Math Pinterest Page. As of today you will be able to follow our Boards .The Boards will provide you with engaging Math activities to do at home with your children. The activities have been linked to the Australian Curriculum Math topics. Mental Computation strategies created by Ann and Johnny Baker also feature.

1. To access our boards you will need to create a personal Pinterest page.

2. Search for MOC EY MATH.

3. Please make sure that all letters are uppercase.

If you have any difficulties please see Sally Lowe in Room 8.6!.

Sallyanne Lowe Teacher Leader, Mathematics

EARLY YEARS 7

A NOTE FROM PRIMARY YEARS LEADERSHIPEven as we celebrate the end of Term 3, we are planning for the 2015

please let their class teacher know. This enables us to offer places to other children whose families have expressed interest in enrolling at MOC. Also, if you have any requests for class placement, please make them in writing with a clear expression of the qualities of the teacher your child needs to achieve his or her best.

I’d like to thank families for waiting in the Library or outside at the end of the day, making the Learning Commons available for teaching and learning until 2:55. The extended period of settled class time is noticeable in all Buildings.

Term 3 has been a term of consolidation and extension for some classes and a term of change and re-settling for others. The Boardwalk behind Building 10 and Buddy Benches created by the ‘Target Work Teams’ have been a welcome addition to the play areas around the school. Our whole school focus on Positive Education through Mindfulness, Bucket Filling and other strategies can be felt throughout the Primary Buildings. I would like to thank Mr Page, who has been Acting Primary Counsellor while Mr Solomon has been away, and Ms Horton who has filled in for 3 days per week, for their attention to Behaviour Support and Attendance.

Kim Cooper Head of Primary Years

8 PRIMARY YEARS

“I had

discovered that learning something,

no matter how complex, wasn’t hard when I had a

reason to want to know it.”

- Homer Hickam, Rocket Boys

EXHIBITION OF LEARNING

VIVO REWARDS FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOURSAll MOC students are enrolled in the vivomiles.com.au rewards system. Teachers give

can be saved up and redeemed).

class participation, attendance, diary usage, demonstrating respect and undertaking

that’s an average of 300 per student!

Students can order their rewards online from

delivered to MOC. If your child has saved up

Clayton Page A/Coordinator, Learning and Wellbeing

P.S. Don’t forget MOC hats are part of our uniform for yard play in Term 4. Stay Sun Smart as UV levels rise - slap on your hat!

HIGHLIGHTSIt is amazing how much our teachers and students fit into a term and term 3 has been no exception. Some highlights include

Wow! We look forward to an even more productive and successful Term 4!

Phillipa Arbuckle Senior Leader

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MULTIPLICATION FACTS

Learning our multiplication facts has been a major focus throughout Primary Years. Students have been part of a ‘multiplication audit’ each term and data has been collected showing major growth in this area across all classes. Congratulations to PY students who have made learning their times tables a goal throughout 2014. When we focus on a learning target and try our personal best to reach it, we gain confidence. When we reach a learning target it makes us proud! Make sure you are practicing whenever you can to develop this vital life skill.

Ashlee Button Coordinator, Learning and Teaching

PRIMARY YEARS MULTIPLICATION TARGETS

Students will recall multiplication facts and related division facts of the following:

Year 3 - 2, 3, 5 and 10x

Year 4 - 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9x

Year 5 and Year 6 - maintain recall up to 10x10

TARGET WORKThis Term a group of Year 8 boys have been working on a ‘Target Work Project’ with artist in residence, Phil Hind. This group has been building a boardwalk out of recycled materials that will be a feature in a new play area behind Buildings 8 and 9. Throughout this Project the boys have gained valuable work experience and developed their skills in design and construction. The boys have also displayed impressive teamwork whilst using hand tools in the workshop and further developed their leadership skills. It has been fantastic to see the ‘Target Work’ group making a positive contribution to school community whilst creating a new and interesting space for other members of the school to use.

Chris Gower Coordinator, Learning and Inclusion

A NOTE FROM MIDDLE YEARS LEADERSHIPMiddle Years staff and students have focussed a great deal on the importance and the power of audience this year, from assemblies to the 100 Word Challenge, Presentation of Learning and all other audiences in between.

The other significant factor that precedes this is knowing and understanding what the intention is before you begin. It is knowing your audience. For teachers, this has been the explicit conversations with classes, this is what we are learning and why and how we are learning it. For our learners, your children, this is about being able to identify and explain what and why and how they have learned.

The culmination of this work was at our Presentation of Learning on Wednesday 17th September. I would like to thank all the parents, families and friends who made up our audience and listened to the learners of MOC. Your students and teachers are very proud of the learning we are doing and are very appreciative of your support.

I look forward to seeing many of you again in Week 2 of Term 4 for Parent/Teacher Interviews when we will continue the learning conversation with you and our learners. It is incredibly important that learning and the characteristics of our learners are at the centre of all our conversations.

Please contact me at Kathleen.Hoare@moc.sa.edu.au or on 8209 1600 if you have any queries about your student’s progress.

Kathleen Hoare Head of Middle Years

YEAR 8 PROJECT BASED LEARNING: Visual Art - Ms Whitmore & History - Ms SharmaDrawing and Painting Medieval Fantasy

Capitalising on their knowledge and understanding of Medieval History, students expressed themselves

Narrative: “Once upon a time there was a battle and in that

battle there were trolls verses

knights. Flames all over the

place, dragons bursting out

with rage, people falling

in the ravine, cannon balls

everywhere, arrows hitting. The

war raged for weeks, months

then years. It was crazy but in the end

there was a treaty.”

- Daniel

Composition: ” I first created the ravine in the middle ground. Then I made the

horizon line and put mountains

on it. I made it 3D by making

the background pictures smaller,

shaded the edges of things such

as the cliffs. I overlapped the

castle in the foreground and gave it a lot of detail.”

- Joshua

10 MIDDLE YEARS “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were

to live forever.”- Mahatma Gandhi

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

It’s recommended that teens get sixty minutes of moderate exercise each day. Moderate exercise can be a brisk walk, aerobics, bike riding or other similar modes of exercise. Keeping a record of how many minutes you exercise for the week can help assess if you’re getting enough movement. How many minutes do you do?

Nathan Elliott

PRESENTATIONS OF LEARNINGPresentation of Learning has certainly taken on a whole new meaning in the Middle Years this Term. Students worked extremely hard with their teachers to showcase their learning to members of the school community, their peers and family members. The quality of work that has been produced is outstanding. There was definitely a ‘buzz’ within Buildings 19 and 20 with a variety of Projects being displayed from all our curriculum areas. It is incredible to see the pride on the faces of our students, as they are able to clearly articulate their learning.

Some of our amazing showcases of learning included;BiomesScience ProjectsFamily ShieldsCommonwealth Games

Kate Eadsforth Senior Leader

ATTENDANCE This Term we have celebrated some excellent attendance rates from some of our Middle Years classes. We have had 5 reward Lunches and

we head into Term 4, it is even more important that we encourage our young people in Middle Years to keep going with their commitment to learning. Being at school every day helps young people connect with their peers, their teachers and most importantly, their learning. Consistent attendance, including being on time every day, ensures that our young people are giving themselves the best chance at being successful now and as they move up within the Middle Years or onto Senior Years in 2015.

Kylie Christians Coordinator, Learning and Wellbeing

REPORT FROM THE ARC - ARC Ms Hammond

participated in a group Project Based Learning Unit to create an interpretive film on The Murray Creation - The

costumes, scenery and props. They then acted, narrated, filmed and edited the movie. They also participated in a variety of activities designed to enhance and develop their understanding of the text and the connection to the land that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have. As a celebration of student learning, the students presented the film at the Presentation of Learning and will also offer additional viewing sessions to the school community. The unit culminated with an excursion to the South Australian Museum where we visited the Australian

team played well, showing great sportsmanship reaching the grand final and were the runners-up. We had two teams in C grade. C1 won all 6 games, they showed great teamwork and skills during their games and were rewarded for their efforts coming away as champions. C 2 won 5 out of 6 games and also performed well. Throughout the event we received many comments on the wonderful attitude and respectfulness of our students towards others. Well done to all. In addition students continued to provide community service within the school by delivering messages and assisting with the breakfast program. The Middle Years students also worked with Phillip to make Buddy Benches in Tech. These are now being used in the yard.

The Area Resource Class

STUDENT LEADERS & ASSEMBLYThroughout the year the SWIM Team, Middle Years students and teachers have been endeavouring to ‘reinvent’ the traditional School Assembly. In doing this, students have been given the opportunity to plan, host and present these events held twice a Term.

and talents and inform others of their undertakings. As such, students have developed in self-confidence and willingness to speak and perform publicly and are now nominating themselves as presenters. To date we have enjoyed instrumental performances, Science experiments, event reports, poetry readings and choir and solo singing amongst other things. We look forward to further ‘Celebrations of Learning’ throughout the year.

Chan Welfare - Coordinator, Learning and Teaching

MIDDLE YEARS 11

Happiness Cycle Project = 70 bicycles

12 SENIOR YEARS

A NOTE FROM SENIOR YEARS LEADERSHIPThis Term I have been involved in workshops and Master Classes that have involved a number of world renowned leaders in education. I wrote about hearing Tim Costello and Yong Zhou speak in an earlier newsletter. On the School Closure day I attended a Master Class with Alan November, an American education lecturer who specialises in the use of ICT in instruction. The common theme from this training for me has been the importance of three factors in increasing student engagement and learning;

1) The need for real world connection2) The importance of an understanding of where the problem or inquiry fits within a global context3) the power of an audience to motivate and authenticate learning

All of these factors underpin the work that teachers do when designing assessments and projects. This was clearly evident on Wednesday 17th September at the Presentation of Learning. The staff and students proudly and confidently presented the learning outcomes of this term in what could be best described as a festive event. The learning connections that students have made with themselves, their community and beyond was apparent to all who attended and participated. This night is rapidly becoming a ‘do not miss event’, I urge you to look out for the 2015 dates and be sure to attend.Please contact me at Kathleen.Hoare@moc.sa.edu.au or on 8209 1600 if you have any queries about your student’s progress.

Kathleen Hoare Head of Senior Years

SENIOR YEARS LEADERSHIP @ MOC This Term the Student Leadership Team continued to work hard to ensure the voices of students were heard. Along with this, the students wrote messages of thanks to members of the school community who have had an impact on their life.We are excited to announce that “Thank you” water has arrived and we are busy organising the sale of the product that will in turn make a difference to many lives. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Year 12 members of our team Nava Avaz Pour, Jesse Parka, Mustafa Ahmadzada, Bianca Nilsson, Liana Parker and Jeremy Usanase as they exit the SSLT to focus on completing Year 12 studies. We wish them all the best in the weeks to come and look forward to hearing about their successes in the future.On this note we look forward to welcoming new members to our leadership team and look forward to working together to support the students.

Jerelle Steer Coordinator, Learning and Wellbeing

GOVERNOR’S ANNUAL RECEPTIONOn Thursday 18th September Analise and Mustafa attended the Governor’s Annual Reception. Every year, 2 Year 12 students are nominated by their schools to meet the Governor and tour the grounds.

SENIOR YEARS PRESENTATION OF LEARNINGWhat an amazing afternoon! Following a very busy day of practise and preparations, the students were ready to share their learning with family and friends.On show were many different projects including Newtoons, Next Gym, Wodiparri, I Got The Music In Me, Power and Purpose, Message Stick, Mockets and Madview.The Q&A live broadcast, as well as the MOC Rocket launches, attracted a lot of interest and as always the musical performances provided additional highlights.Well done to the Senior Student Leadership Team on the launch of their “Thank you” water campaign and their overall support of the afternoon.We thank the parents and friends who came along to share in this truly inspiring evening and we commend our students and their teachers on their impressive achievements.

Connie Soltysiak Senior Leader

Class of 2014 Graduation Ceremony

Thursday 20th November - 6:30pm Invitations will be posted

home early next term.

From left to right: Rockets, Message Sticks, Q&A Team

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SAASTA REPORTIt has been a busy term for the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy at MOC. The Certificate 3

A successful completion of this block will see the students graduate and achieve 50 credits towards their SACE Certificate. Throughout the Term the students have been conducting coaching sessions across the Middle Years classes. They have been involved in assessing basketball skills and designing coaching sessions for teams and individuals. Our Integrated Learning students this term have been preparing for the SAASTA, University of South Australia Shield. This year’s Shield will take on a brand new format

with lessons from Shine SA, Surf Lifesaving Australia and Physical Performance using Motion Track software.Students are looking forward to competing at the SAASTA

the students all the best in their preparation for this event.

Stephen Cavanagh - Coordinator, Learning and SACE

SENIOR YEARS MUSICIn Music this semester, students have been working hard to complete and present various works and compositions, with the current focus on the Presentations of Learning in Week 9. The Year 10’s have been busy working on a song-writing module as an introduction to Year 10 Music. They are all in the process of creating a song in small ensembles, with the driving force behind this being a set of song lyrics they created in their English class.The Stage 1 Music class has had a particular focus on the creation of a music video. With help from Mr Brown and his vast array of cameras, students have rehearsed a song and are now looking at how to record it track by track and synchronise the video footage.On top of this, all Year levels are busy preparing repertoire for the many performance opportunities that arise towards the end of each year, including our annual MOC on the Green on November 26.

Brett Madigan - Coordinator, Learning and Inclusion

At MOC we offer our students a wide range of opportunities to be involved with Vocational Education and Training (VET) in many different industry areas including the Services Industries, the Science & Technology Industries and the Creative Industries. Students can undertake their VET studies at a variety of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) but we are particularly proud of the increasing options for students to access VET courses at MOC. Currently we offer Certificate III in Sport & Recreation (SAASTA), Certificate III in Business and Certificate II & III in Creative Media.

Certificate II & III in Creative Media The media industry is one of the fastest growing areas of employment so if you are interested in a certificate in this exciting and innovative field then completing a Certificate II or III in Creative Media at MOC is for you! You will learn how to 3D Model and Animate at Certificate II and then take your models and make a full 3D platform game at Certificate III.

The RTO who supplies our Certificates is the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) and they are opening for business in Adelaide next year, which means you will also have a direct pathway into a Diploma!

These certificates are not just for those interested in Game Development and many industry graduates have secured career pathways within areas such as mining, aviation, the film industry (animation) and the Defence Forces.

VET applications for 2015 have already commenced and in order to be considered students must be able to demonstrate that they adhere to the Senior Years Code of Conduct (excellent uniform, attendance and achievement) and they must have undertaken work experience in their field of interest.

Thank you.

Olivia Brett - Coordinator, Learning and Engagement

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Gaming@MOC

Game Developer Day

Wednesday

28 October

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CHARACTER STRENGTHSEach week this term, we have been putting the Character Strengths of Positive Education in the spotlight. Character Strengths are defined as positive human qualities that serve as pathways for living a good life.Character Strengths are not talents. For example successful sports people show talents in their hand/eye coordination and ability to read the play, whereas they may show ‘Persistence’ to practise the skills and ‘Teamwork’ and these are considered strengths.Knowing your character strengths help you know yourself and other people betterUsing your Character Strengths is associated with increased wellbeing levels and can help you to bring out the best in yourself, and the best in others. For students knowing and using their Character Strengths will help them prepare for applications and interviews, assist them with understanding and tolerating behaviour in other people (real and fictional), help them overcome challenges and help to focus on what is right with them rather than what is wrong.If you want to learn about your Character Strengths please go to: http://www.viacharacter.org (VIA stands for Values in Action)

Maryjane Tenison Woods Coordinator of College Wellbeing

POSITIVE EDUCATIONPositive Education is an approach to education that brings together the science of Positive Psychology with best practice teaching to encourage and support individuals, schools and communities to flourish. We refer to flourishing as a combination of ‘feeling good and doing good.’ Positive Education focuses on specific skills that assist students to strengthen their relationships, build positive emotions, enhance personal resilience, promote mindfulness and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Throughout MOC we aim to foster engagement amongst our students, encourage them to achieve and equip them with the qualities to enable them to fulfil their life purpose. Our students and staff are immersing themselves in Positive Education language and skills, we talk about and act upon filling each other’s buckets, gratitude, being kind to one another, love bombing and how to develop happiness. Mindfulness has been a key focus this Term. Mindfulness involves learning to direct our attention to our experience as it unfolds, moment by moment, with open-minded curiosity and acceptance. It trains us to respond skilfully to whatever is happening right now, be that good or bad. Students have participated in mindfulness minutes and meditations across the school to prepare themselves for learning and support their minds for flourishing.

Colette Bos - Senior Leader

CHILDREN’S UNIVERSITY & MOC+Students across the school have been involved in a number of out-of-school hours programs through MOC+ and the Children’s University. Students learn in many ways, in many places and at many times. To expand the learning opportunities that our students have, we offer a series of voluntary activities and clubs that happen outside of class time. MOC is a Children’s University Learning Destination. The Children’s University and MOC+ gives young people the opportunity to enjoy taking part in and fun, exciting and innovative experiences and gain recognition for their involvement.

Clubs that our students have been involved in have included; Bollywood, Hip Hop Dancing, Mosaics, Basketball, Singing and Art.

Early in Term 4 students who have completed over 30 hours will graduate from the Children’s University at Bonython Hall at the University of Adelaide.

Colette Bos - Senior Leader

Perseverance

Teamwork

Social Intelligence

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“You’ve gotta

dance like there’s nobody watching,

Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody

listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.”

- William W. Purkey

* Story Time is only run during School Terms

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“The future is now...”Mark Oliphant College B-12

Ph. (08) 8209 1600 | Fax. (08) 8209 1650 | 99 Douglas Drive, Munno Para West SA 5115 E. info@moc.sa.edu.au | www. moc.sa.edu.au | www.facebook.com/MOCB12

October13 -15 October School Dental program – Check-ups14 October SY Assembly @ 11.15am17 October MY Assembly @ 11.15am20 October Ken Duthy : School Military History Programme - Egypt / Afghanistan22 & 23 October Year 10 & Year 11 SACE Counselling Interviews 8.30am - 7.00pm22 October Year 7 - 9 Parent Teacher Interviews 3.00pm - 7.00pm23 October Yr 5 – ‘Food 4 Thought’ @ Waite Campus24 October PY Assembly @ 11.45am27 - 31 October School Dental Program – Treatment Days28 October Immunisations – Yr. 8 Boys & Girls; Yr. 9 Boys;Immunisation student catch up from 2013 - Yr. 8 & 9 Boys & Girls30 October Children’s University Graduation31 October EY Assembly 10.15 am - 10.45 amYear 9 SAPOL Presentation 12.45 - 1.15pmWorld Teachers Day

November3 - 5 November Life Education Van3 - 7 November PE Week5 November Year 7 Parent Information Night 6.00 - 7.00 pm6 November Governing Council Meeting @ 6.00 pm

6 & 7 November SAASTA Shield7 November EY / PY Sports Day10 - 12 November Life Education Van14 November Pupil Free Day17 - 19 November Life Education Van19 November Year 12 Exit Meeting20 November Year 5 ‘Food 4 Thought’ Presentation @ Adelaide Uni 20 November Year 12 Graduation21 November MY Assembly @ 11.15 am25 November SY Assembly @ 11.15 am26 November Year 7 ‘It’s Your Move’ @ Roseworthy CampusMOC On The Green28 November EY Assembly @ 10.15 - 10.45 amYear 11 ends

December1 - 5 December SY Summer School4 December Governing Council Dinner5 December PY Assembly @ 11.45 amYear 10 ends8 - 12 December Year 10 Work Experience9 December Year 9/10 Transition12 December End of Term – Early Dismissal 2.00 pm

KEY DATES FOR TERM 4

TERM 4 BEGINS MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER