COMING EVENTS

TUESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY SCHOOL PHOTOS

THURSDAY 13TH FEBRUARY SCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS

2ND—4TH MARCH YEAR 7 CAMP 1

4TH—6TH MARCH YEAR 7 CAMP 2

Vol 1, 31st of January COMING EVENTS & ADVANCE NOTICE

Integrity ~ Collaboration ~ Aspiration ~ Excellence

Trafalgar High School, Locked Bag 1 TRAFALGAR, 3824

Phone: 5633 1733 Fax: 5633 2378

PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS

ADVANCE NOTICE

MONDAY 9TH MARCH LABOUR DAY

TUESDAY 24TH MARCH ATHLETICS DAY

THURSDAY 26TH MARCH PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS 4PM—8PM

FRIDAY 27TH MARCH PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS 9AM—1PM

Welcome to our returning families for 2020 and a special welcome to our families new to Trafalgar High School. Whilst our thoughts have been with those in the fire affected areas over December and January, I do hope you managed to have some relaxing and enjoyable time with your families and friends during this period. The 2020 school year has started very positively, with 775 students gathering in the sports centre for the first time at the commencement of the year. This is a much improved and more comfortable space to gather for all assembled and gathering under the banners of the school values; integrity, collaboration, aspiration and excellence, provided the backdrop for setting the scene for the year ahead. Acknowledgement and thanks to Carla Sette (visual communication teacher) for the designs. We also welcomed new staff to our school:

Ms Anastasia Elissa - PE, science and health

Ms Lean Foo - Language Education (Indonesian)

Ms Zoe Belford - Maths and science

Jordan Humphries - Sports assistance

Mrs Sharon Lowater - Business Manager We will be farewelling Mrs Kerry Malady, whom has been working in office administration and for the previous 12 years as Business Manager at Trafalgar HS. Many of you will know Kerry, and know what a fantastic asset to the school and our extended community she has been. She will most certainly be missed and we wish her all the best for her retirement. 2020 is a School Production year, with auditions for the School of Rock already scheduled for next Wednesday. Dates are set for the 30 & 31st July and the 1st August. In the previous productions and the talent highlighted in Traf’s Got Talent last year are anything to go by, School of Rock will be an outstanding success. I’d also like to congratulate our 2019 graduates, with 100% of students whom applied for university have been successful in obtaining a place. This is a tribute to the efforts they exhibited during their school year and leading into their exams. On behalf of the staff of Trafalgar High School, we look forward to working together with you to provide the best education experiences and outcomes possible for your students throughout 2020.

Jane Mersey Principal

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PRIVACY POLICY

After another year of recording for the Kool Skools Project, the awards night was once again held at the Thornbury Theatre in Melbourne on Thursday the 5th of December. We had a number of students and bands nominated for awards this year and one group asked to perform in the music showcase. The Leftovers performed two original songs, “Sticky Tape” and “Second Chances”, as well as a cover of “Creep” by Radiohead. The Leftovers were highly commended for their original music and won “Best Rock Track” for the song “Second Chances” and Ishy Lewis also won the award for “Best Female Vocalist”. In other categories, Melody Westlake won the “Best Jazz/Blues Track” award for her original song “The Devil” and Isaac Hopgood, Marni Bosman and Logan Winter were also nominated for awards for their tracks “Castle”, an original song by Isaac Hopgood and “Crazy”, a Gnarles Barkley cover recorded by Marni, Logan and The Fill-ins. It was another great night of entertainment and we look forward to what the Kool Skools Project will bring in 2020 for Trafalgar High School.

KOOL SKOOLS AWARDS

FIRST DAY BACK AT SCHOOL

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On Tuesday morning students will receive their photos form. School photos are on Tuesday 11th Feb. To ensure that your photos are returned as quickly as possible, please follow these quick and easy guidelines. Please write clearly on your child's envelope (Block letters preferred)

Please don't use small change as this can break or fall out of your envelope, if this is not possible,

please tape up the sides or put the money in a freezer bag then inside your envelope.

For online orders, complete an envelope and record the Order Number in the “online Order#”

section on the envelope.

All children must have their own envelope with them when being photographed.

Do not use one envelope for multiple children.

Children without an envelope when having their individual photos taken will not have an order

placed against their name.

For Family/Siblings & Friends Portraits please see your school office for an information flyer and

red family envelope.

Do not place a family envelope inside another envelope or an individual envelope.

Only family/siblings with a completed family envelope will be photographed. ONLINE PRE-ORDER We now provide you with the flexibility of pre-paying your child's photos online. Simply follow the links below to place your order. Once completed, print out your confirmation invoice and include in your child's envelope. To order click on the following links;

Individual Photograph Packs

Family Photograph Orders

If you have any inquiries, please contact us on (03) 5942 5234

SCHOOL PHOTO’S

2019 WORK EXPERIENCE During the first two weeks of December Year 10 students entered the “World of Work” by completing their work experience placements. This is a great opportunity for students to build networks in their industry areas, gather information about skills needed for a job, identify future career directions and make informed choices about career pathways.

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A reminder that our fortnightly newsletter may be accessed via the Trafalgar High School home page

on www.trafalgarhs.vic.edu.au

Our email address to communicate with administration staff is generaloffice@trafalgarhs.vic.edu.au

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Year 10 Vanessa Hornby is a proud member of Scouts with 1st Trafalgar Scout Group and attends the East Tarago Venturers in Warragul and recently was the winner of a Tshirt Design competition for Scouts Victoria. She is the designer of the Victorian Contingent shirt for the OZ Venture 2021. Vanessa is excited to use the $500 prize to help her afford an adventure to of Orpheus Island.as part of this Scout Event for youth aged 15 to 18. Visit the OZ Venture 2021 - Victorian Contingent Facebook page to find out more about the type of adventurers Scouts in Vanessa's age group can participate in.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT