Principal’s Report · Asbestos is a natural mineral that was used extensively up until the late...

May 22nd, 2015 Issue 14

Address: Smith Street St.Arnaud Postal Address : PO Box 40, St.Arnaud Vic 3478

Phone (03) 54951811 Fax (03) 54952308

Website: www.starnaudsc.vic.edu.au Email: [email protected]

Principal Mr. Branko Lukic Assistant Principal Mrs. Vanessa McCormick

Principal’s Report

You may notice asbestos warning signs have been placed around the school. These signs are primarily intended to remind people to contact the school before undertaking any building works. To make sure all Victorian schools are safe, the Department operates a comprehensive Asbestos Man-agement Plan that is governed by a strict set of legislative and compliance requirements. By law, schools are required to maintain, review and revise a detailed register identifying all asbestos present. In addition, a school’s asbestos management plan outlines the responsibilities, procedures, pro-tocols and systems to effectively manage asbestos and minimise associated health risks. Schools must update an asbestos register each time a visual inspection of asbestos containing material is conducted – which is at least every three months. As an extra measure, the Department also employs qualified specialists to regularly audit schools to identify the quality and condition of asbestos. Asbestos material which has the potential to become dangerous is removed during out of school hours by expert asbestos removalists. This ensures the ongoing safety of staff and students. In addition, the Department removes all asbestos identified during works for its capital improvement program and relocatables transfer program. Frequently Asked Questions What is asbestos? Asbestos is a natural mineral that was used extensively up until the late 1980s in building and consumer products such as:

thermal insulation

fibro cement sheeting

vinyl floor coverings and adhesives

electrical switchboards

insulators and fittings • dozens of types of textiles It was phased out from the mid-1980s and eventually banned in 2003. Asbestos fibres can cause serious illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. There is no known safe exposure level of asbestos fibres. Fortunately, exposure levels are now drastically lower than in the past, which has significantly reduced the risk of developing asbestos-related disease. When can asbestos become dangerous? According to Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, health risks associated with asbestos-containing materials in good condition or undisturbed are extremely low. All known asbestos in Victorian government schools is considered to be low risk……...Page 2

Continued from Page 1… In the majority of cases, it is safer to leave asbestos-containing materials fixed or installed, and periodically review their condition. It is only when asbestos materials are disturbed – typically during demolitions and renova-tions - that the potential for release of asbestos fibres increases. - How is asbestos managed in Victoria’s government schools? To ensure Victorian schools are safe, asbestos management in schools is governed by a strict set of legislative and compliance requirements. Under these requirements, principals are the local managers of Departmental facilities and are accountable for the safe management of schools. Principals are best placed to manage and re-spond to health and safety issues at the local level including identifying and monitoring asbes-tos. Schools are required by law to maintain, review and revise a detailed Asbestos Register identi-fying all asbestos present in the school. In addition, a school’s Asbestos Management Plan outlines the responsibilities, procedures, protocols and systems for effective asbestos management and the minimisation of associated health risks. - How do I know if my child’s school is affected? Schools must update an Asbestos Register each time a visual inspection of asbestos containing material is conducted – which is at least every three months. The register must also be updated each time building works are to be carried out. Contact your school to view the register. - How does the Department support schools to manage asbestos? In addition to schools updating their own Asbestos Register, qualified specialists employed by the Department regularly audit schools to identify the quality and condition of asbestos. From late 2013, labels are progressively being placed in schools with known asbestos-containing material to remind people to contact school reception prior to undertaking any building works, to ensure they have up-to-date information from the school’s asbestos regis-ter. - How else are schools supported? The Department provides comprehensive training to key school staff such as principals and asbestos coordinators. Schools can also call a 24-hour asbestos help desk to register an asbestos incident, obtain ad-vice and get further information. - When is asbestos removed from schools? Asbestos material which has the potential to become dangerous is removed out of school hours by expert asbestos removalists. This ensures the ongoing safety of staff and students. In addition, the Department removes all asbestos identified during works for its capital im-provement program and relocatables transfer program. Branko Lukic

Principal

FOUND

1 x White BAUHN mobile phone in locker room

See Mrs McCormick

YEAR 8 CAREERS CLASS

The Year 8 Careers class has been visiting St Arnaud businesses as part of their Understanding Workplaces

Project. They are investigating different types of businesses, such as Sole Trader, Partnership and Franchise, as

well as Non-Government and Government organisations.

So far the class has visited Goldacres,

Ridley’s/Barastoc, B & M Macklin

Lawnmowers and Agrimac. Students have gained

an understanding of: the varying roles within

contemporary workplaces, workplace conditions-

including OH & S, seasonal fluctuations, production

and distribution, quality control, amongst other

things.

Students have been very engaged in the assessment

based on the workplace visits. They have been

engaged in discussions, and asked pertinent

questions of the people conducting the tours, and

have enjoyed learning outside of the classroom.

I would like to thank Goldacres, Ridley’s/Barastoc, B & M Macklin Lawnmowers and Agrimac for the generous

use of their time and resources, which has enabled these visits to be a success. Any business that would like to

host a tour of the Year 8 Careers class please contact Mr Wightman at St Arnaud Secondary College.

BREAKFAST CLUB

St. Arnaud Secondary College students and staff recently had a treat when local policemen, Stephen Ar-

mati, David Brierley, and Shane Weekly, came to cook breakfast.

The bacon, eggs, toast and juice that they provided certainly were a popular choice on what was a fairly

bleak, cold, and wet morning.

It was a great way to meet ‘The Boys In Blue’, and judging by the amount of students who were already

on a first name basis with our local police representatives, positive relationships have already formed

between both parties.

Interactions such as the serving of breakfast can only foster even closer ties.

The breakfasts are held in the school canteen twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Organiser, Wellbeing Coordinator Rosanne Chapman, says that she sees the program as a great way for

students and staff to meet and have a chat at the beginning of the school day.

The school community certainly values the support of our host organisations in helping to make the pro-

gram a reality. This year, East Wimmera Health has already provided a breakfast, and Maryborough Sal-

vation Army are also scheduled to do so later on.

Do you belong to an organisation that could host a breakfast? Or alternatively, if you wish to volunteer,

you are welcome to contact Rosanne at the Secondary College.

You wouldn’t buy a $20000 car without taking it

for a test drive... What can you do in the school holidays to help with your career choice?

YEARS 10, 11 & 12: EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY FOR A DAY

Free Programs that give you the opportunity to sample future study options,

university life, visit accommodation, ask questions and gather information. Get a

taste of life at university by meeting academic staff, current students and try out

the course you’re interested in studying. Parents are also welcome. A range of

faculty workshops are available to attend, course or study area information

sessions, and experience classes and seminars of your choice.

The experience programs are held during the term 2 school holidays; this is your

chance to be a university student for a day. You can also learn about the courses

you are interested in – Places can be limited so REGISTER ASAP TO SECURE YOUR

PLACE!!! Visit the university websites to register and for more details.

Experience La Trobe Day: www.latrobe.edu.au

Albury – Wondonga: Friday 19th June 10.00-3.00pm (not in holidays)

Shepparton: Thursday 2nd July 10.00 – 3.00pm

Mildura: Friday 3rd July 10.00 – 3.00pm

Bendigo: Wednesday 8th July 10.00 – 3.00pm

Melbourne Bundoora: Thursday 9th July 10.00 – 3.00pm

Discover Deakin: www.deakin.edu.au

Geelong Waterfront Campus: Wednesday 1st July 10.00am-3.00pm

Melbourne Burwood Campus: Tuesday 30th June 10.00am – 3.00pm

ACU University Experience: www.acu.edu.au

Ballarat Campus: Tuesday 30th June

Melbourne Campus: Wednesday 8th July

You can choose workshops from a range of study areas!

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY, BE CURIOUS, TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT

North Central Division Cross Country

The interschool cross country was held at St.Arnaud on Wednesday 20th May. Students from St.Arnaud Secondary College again ran very well, culminating in the college winning the boys, girls and aggregate shields. Last year St Arnaud narrowly lost to Donald so it was quite a relief to have all shields back in our hands. St Arnaud also placed 2nd in the standardised shield this year. The standardised shield is calculated by dividing the points achieved on the day by the total number of students at the school. To come second in this category when we are the second biggest school in the division (behind Maryborough Education Centre) really reflects the tremendous efforts of all the St Arnaud students who ran on the day.

The first four events were all ran over 3km. The junior girls ran first and the best placed runners were Tiffany Bussem-Jorgensen (3rd), Imogen Amos (9th) and Jenna Meagher (12th). The junior boys ran second and Nick Myers was 3rd, with Jack Tillig 11th followed by Jake Busuttil 13th and Tyler Baldock 14th. The intermediate girls ran well and had Scarlett Robinson placing 6th, Johanna Meagher 10th, Alysha Dodd 11th, Emma Grahame 12th and Alexis Reid 13th. The final girls race was the senior girls. The girls ran well with Jessie Meagher (13th), Katie Hamilton (15th), Indiana Notting (17th), Ashlee Flanagan (18th), Taylor Forster (19th) and Rebecca Horsfall (20th).The intermediate and senior boys ran 5 kilometres. The best finishers for the intermediate boys were Sam Rice (3rd), Billie Baldwin (4th), Dylan Casey (14th) and Brady Tillig (16th).The senior boys certainly didn’t let our school down. All ten boys received points. The senior boys who placed highly were Harley Durward (3rd), Cody Aspland (10th) and Bradyn Medlyn (12th).

Special thanks go to Craig Cornwell for his assistance with organising and running the day and also to Beau Knight for managing the students. Thanks also goes to Roxanne Egan and Brylea Swanton for manning a checkpoint and Colin Macgowan for taking up the role of ‘whip’ who drives around the track in case of any emergencies or injuries.

St. Arnaud Secondary College will now be represented by 40 students (attached to the newsletter on another page) at the Loddon Mallee Region Cross Country, to be held at St.Arnaud on Tuesday 2nd of June. The day begins just before 10am, starting with the 5km events and the final event which is the primary school 9-10 boys will be held around at 3:05pm. Around eleven hundred students are expected to run throughout the day.

Results: St.Arnaud 884 Donald 640 Wedderburn 525 Birchip 383 Boort 356 Maryborough 334 Wycheproof 300 Charlton 288 Pyramid Hill 124

Rebecca Horsfall and Cody Aspland with the winning

shields. Maddison Lonergan

TENTATIVE!

ST ARNAUD

CROSS COUNTRY

TEAM FOR LMR

Tuesday 2nd of

June

13 Years Boys (Team)

Jack Tillig

Tyler Baldock

Edward Parry

Jackson Medlyn

13 Years Girls

(Individuals)

Jenna Meagher

Hannah Deason

Lucy Gorrie

Jenna Dodd

14 Years Boys

(Individuals)

Nick Myers

Jake Busuttil

Charlie Ferguson

Matthew Arbuckle

Mitchell Birthisel

14 Years Girls

(Individuals)

Tiffany Bussem-

Jorgensen

Imogen Amos

Tarryn Goodman

15 Years Boys (Team)

Sam Rice

Dylan Casey

Luke Jackson

Will Bertalli

Lochlan Flanagan

15 Years Girls

(Individual)

Scarlett Robinson

Johanna Meagher

Emma Grahame

Alexis Reid

16 Years Boys

(Individual)

Billie Baldwin

Brady Tillig

Toby Pickthall

16 Years Girls (Team)

Alysha Dodd

Kasey Medlyn

Ellen Prestwood

Kayla Walker

Mia Smith

17-20 Years Boys

(Individuals)

Harley Durward

Cody Aspland

Bradyn Medlyn

Jordan Summers

17-20 Years Girls

(Individuals)

Jessie Meagher

Katie Hamilton

Indiana Notting

***May be some changes

between now and the

day, congratulations to all

students who have

qualified!***

Calendar 2015

Term 2 Semester 1 Monday 25th May LMR Hockey

Tuesday 2nd June LMR Cross Country

Wednesday 3rd June Science Competition

Monday 8th June Queens Birthday

Tuesday 9th-12th June Year 10-12 Exams

Wednesday 10th June GAT

Monday 15th June Report Writing Day-no school for students

Tuesday 23rd June Year 9/10 Urban Camp

Friday 26th June End of Term 2—2.30 dismissal

Term 3 Semester 2 Monday 13th July School Resumes

Thursday 16th July SSV XC

Thursday 30th July Maths Competition

Friday 31st July NCD Sports Day

Monday 10th August Interim Reports Due

Thursday August 13th Junior State Squash

Senior State Hockey

Wednesday 19th August Interim State Squash

State Netball

Thursday 20th August NWZ Shoot

Parents’ Club Meeting Dates 2015 at the Botanical Hotel at 7:00pm, all welcome. June- 15th

September- 7th

November- 9th

December - TBA

Just a reminder we have our major fundraiser coming up on the 2nd June at the LMR cross country and we will need helpers all day in the canteen from 8:30am-9am to around 3pm-4pm. We will run a roster so if you are free please let me know asap.

Remember this is a big day and we need all the help we can muster, so please feel free to bring a friend.

Thanks Darleen Baldock

Secretary Secondary College Parents’ Club and Friend of the College

0408518889

[email protected]

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