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Newsletter 20

27 July 2012

From the Principal

Welcome back to Term 3 A quick but warm note to welcome students and staff back to Term 3. In particular, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome to the College the following new students and their families:

Chloe Bakker – Year 1 (Albury)

Luke Kirk – Year 1 (Albury)

Jules Hadley – Year 1 (Wodonga)

Finlay Campbell – Year 4 (Albury) and

Alana Diver – Year 4 (Albury).

I trust that our new students have enjoyed a positive first week and a warm welcome to the Trinity community! We are also pleased to have a Year 11 exchange student from Switzerland join us for the next three weeks; a warm Aussie welcome Marie-Claire Dubois!

Sally Petersen – RIP I am very sorry to report that on 17 July, Sally Petersen, mother of Kierra Oates (Year 6, Wodonga) passed away unexpectedly. Sally was a much loved lady and popular member of the College community at our Wodonga campus. Our thoughts and prayers are very much with Sally’s immediate family: her husband, Jim, her son, Harley and her daughter, Kierra, as well as her extended family.

PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE 421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive Thurgoona NSW 2640 Telephone: (02) 6049 3402 Facsimile: (02) 6049 3490 Email: heather.watson@trinityac.nsw.edu.au

ALBURY 421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive Thurgoona NSW 2640 Telephone: (02) 6049 3400 Facsimile: (02) 6049 3490 Email: office@trinityac.nsw.edu.au

WODONGA 34 Ellen McDonald Drive Baranduda VIC 3690 Telephone: (02) 6049 3480 Facsimile: (02) 6020 9125 Email: officewodonga@trinityac.nsw.edu.au

Website After School Care - Albury Early Learning Centre - Wodonga

www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au 0423 845 646 6049 3485

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Sally’s funeral took place in Wodonga on 23 July and I was pleased to see a good number of Trinity students, parents and staff there to support Kierra and her family during this very sad time. I would ask all members of the Trinity community to keep Kierra and family in their thoughts and prayers.

Night of the Rising Stars – 3 August Next Friday, 3 August one of the great events on the College calendar, ‘Night of the Rising Stars’ will take place in the Multi-Purpose Hall from 7:00pm. In recent years, these performance evenings have been extraordinary and I am sure that next week’s event won’t disappoint! I would encourage as many students as possible, along with their families, to come along to an event they won’t forget!

An extraordinary amount of work goes into preparing nights like the ‘Night of the Rising Stars’. I acknowledge all of the hard work of those students involved, as well as the staff who have worked with them in preparing their performances. Good luck – or ‘break a leg’ to all involved with the next Friday’s performance evening! (Families $10, individual students $2).

Study Tour to Europe The College’s inaugural study tour to Europe occurred very successfully during the semester vacation. I have been greatly encouraged by the initial feedback I have received from students, staff and parents involved in the trip. I am hoping that once the term is up and running, we will have the opportunity to gather feedback from the participants and evaluate the trip thoroughly as we work through the process of determining the next international educational opportunity for Trinity students in the future.

This week, I received a letter from parents of students involved in the recent trip. The parents wrote:

‘… We are thrilled that the students were given this opportunity and the chance to embrace it to the fullest … We have seen benefits such as a clear increase in maturity, sense of responsibility, care and good judgement, even in this short time. Thank you to Trinity College for creating and taking the opportunity to educate and develop our children in a much broader sense … Following the success of this trip, we would hope and encourage Trinity … to continue to provide similar opportunities in the future’.

This letter was warmly received and certainly was a positive way to begin reviewing and evaluating the trip!

Once we have completed an evaluation and review process of this year’s trip, I will announce to students and parents when the next trip will occur.

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Finally and importantly, I thank the three staff who made this year’s trip possible: Mr Peter O’Neill, Mrs Lorraine Willis and Mrs Sarah Bradbury! These three staff left their respective families for 17 days and effectively gave up their break to enable the trip to take place. I thank these colleagues for their generous support of this wonderful opportunity for our students!

Steven J O’Connor

Principal

Senior School News

Parents of Year 8 and Year 10 Students: Subject Information Evenings Welcome back to Term 3. It is great to see the students keen and ready to tackle the challenges that Term 3 has to offer. For Years 8 and 10, it is an exciting time as they move to take increased responsibility for their learning and select the subjects that they will study for the next two years. The Subject Information Evenings offer you and your child the opportunity to explore the subject options that are available. During these information sessions teachers experienced in the various subjects on offer will be available to answer any queries that you might have.

For Year 8, this is their first opportunity to choose subjects that reflect their interests and their capabilities. The Year 9 2013 Subject Information Evening is scheduled for Thursday 16 August, and will be held in the Multi-Purpose Hall from 7.00 pm.

Year 10 students are on the cusp of their final years at high school and this is a key opportunity for both parents and students to explore the various options that are available for students’ patterns of study. The teachers available for consultation are all very passionate about their subjects, and the discussions will be informed and lively. The Year 11 2013 Subject Information Evening is scheduled for Tuesday 6 August in the Multi-Purpose Hall from 7.00 pm.

I look forward to meeting many of you at one or other of these sessions.

Kym Armstrong Head of Curriculum

Coffee Shop - Albury

Don’t forget that the Coffee Shop is open every Tuesday and Friday from 7.35 am – 8.30 am. Come and get your delicious coffee, chai, or hot chocolate from The Coffee Team. By the way, we have Soy!

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Year 10 History News

Year 10 History Block 19 Bonegilla Excursion On Friday, 3 August, 1.00 – 2.30 pm, Year 10 students will visit Bonegilla as part of their studies on post-war migration. At Bonegilla they will be guided through the restored camps by former residents. This trip offers valuable insight into an event that changed Australian society and how our local area is very much connected to our national story. This excursion will also form the basis of their upcoming assessment task and any student who cannot attend must speak with their teacher beforehand. There is no cost, as it is covered under non-tuition fees and no permission note is needed as it is within the area of local excursion. If you or your child have any concerns please contact the relevant class teacher, Mr Fagan or Mrs Millan.

Mark Fagan Head of HSIE

Vacation Care Report

Vacation Care this term was a huge success with all our students and staff having a wonderful time!!!

We had the opportunity to see the heart racing film, “Brave”; we then went on to make some gross and gooey flubber, what a hoot!! We travelled up to Beechworth for a tour through the Beechworth Gaol including looking in Ned Kelly’s cell which was very interesting and exciting. We then continued on to Yackandandah for a BBQ lunch and fun at the playground. Wednesday saw us scrambling at Scrambles and then working on our creative sides while making picture frames and doing rock art!!!

Thursday was an amazing day where we all dressed down in our pyjamas due to the cold weather and travelled to the Wodonga library where we made some wonderful

winter art creations. When we got back to school we had some delicious pancakes and had some movies and relaxed. Friday saw us all in prison when we went to the Wodonga police station. We got to listen to the siren and have a

Bonegilla

Friday - Unhappy in handcuffs @ the Wodonga Police Station, great

acting Samantha Roberts!

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tour of the entire police station and the magistrate’s court which was amazing!!! We finished the week with some duster hockey in the Multi Purpose Hall. We all had a wonderful time and can’t wait for the September holidays.

All in all, it was a wonderful success. We would like to thank all the parents for their cooperation and understanding with

regard to the weather and we hope to see you all again next holidays!

For anyone who would like their children to become involved in the next holidays, applications will come out a few weeks before the end of term and the programme will be running from September 24 - 28. Please watch this space for more information.

For any parents who would like their children to become involved in After School Care please contact 0423 845 646. Thanks and see you all next Holidays!

Stace Thompson After School Care and Vacation Care Coordinator

Junior Production News

Sponsorship opportunities are now open for this year’s Junior Production.

Gold Sponsorship (2 available) $500

Full page Colour advertisement in the Programme + 8

complimentary front row tickets.

Silver Sponsorship $200

Business ‘logo’ on sponsorship page in the Programme +

6 complimentary tickets.

Family Sponsorship $100

Family name recognition in the Programme + 4

complimentary tickets.

Thursday, visit to Wodonga Library, well done Kai Braddy!

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When you click finish, your interview timetable will be emailed to

you automatically - check your junk mail folder if you do not

receive your email immediately.

You can return to www.schoolinterviews.com.au at any time, and

change your interviews - until bookings close.

Junior School Parent Teacher Interviews

Interviews will take place on the following dates and times:

Monday 13 August 3:30 – 6:00 pm and 7:00 – 8:00 pm - Albury and Wodonga

Tuesday 14 August 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Albury Parents can make online bookings by following the instructions below. Bookings will remain open until midday on Monday 13 August.

Malcolm Thomas Acting Deputy Principal

You can now book interviews for the times that suit YOUR FAMILY.

Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au/home.code and

follow these simple instructions.

BOOKINGS CLOSE Monday 13 August at 12:00 pm

SS6EH

Enter THIS school event code. Then follow

the 3 simple steps.

BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN SO THAT ALL FAMILIES MAY BOOK AT THE SAME TIME

Interview times need to be strictly adhered to. If you require more time, please ask the

teacher to make alternative arrangements. We are very keen to keep the interviews to

the required time to ensure teachers and parents are not inconvenienced.

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Junior School News

Congratulations to our Junior School Award Winners:

Name of Student & Class Name of Student & Class Name of Student & Class

Abby Gully (1TO) Jonah Adams (1TO) Aurora Weissel (5SM)

Caitlyn Fogg (6EP) Monique Conibear (6KW) Charlotte Awdjew (6KW)

Jake Shannon (5SM) Ruby Taylor (KKM) Benjamin Roberts (6EP)

Levi Senini (3JT) Courtney Fagence (3SO) Caleb Styles (6KW)

Lucas East (KKM) Ruby Taylor (KKM) Jack Martin (5CO)

Mia Amos (3SO) Alice Wheeler (5CO) Grace Trebley (5SM)

Sam Lockhart (2JH) Chloe Miller (2JH) Jake Schollick (6EP)

Savannah Fagence (1KS) Connor Schmidt (1KS) Josh Corbett (5SM)

Zac Aldred (2JH) Halle Baker (3JT) Corbie Walpole (6KW)

Congratulations to our Deputy Principal Award Winners:

Chris O’Loan Head of Junior School

Name of Student Year Award Name of Student Year Award

Portia McDonnell KDP 1st Alice Male 1KS 1st

Archie Mohan KDP 1st Daiken Mansell 1KS 1st

Ian Waters KDP 1st Emillia Mitchell 1KS 1st

Oscar Beattie KKM 1st Heath Niedzwiedzki 1KS 1st

Josef Bradbury KKM 1st Charlie Shoemark 1KS 1st

Olivia Carter KKM 1st Timothy Smith 1KS 1st

Hudson Gull-Lowery KKM 1st Audrey Adams 1TO 1st

Harrison Haberecht KKM 1st William Gould 1TO 1st

Stella Heinrich KKM 1st Ariel Hudson-Halford 1TO 1st

Ronan Willis KKM 1st Mineli Madawala 1TO 1st

Scarlet Charlesworth 3SO 1st Georgia Donelan 4NP 1st

Olivia Edwards 3SO 1st Gemma Fenn 4NP 2nd

Courtney Fagence 3SO 1st Sam Cavanough 5CO 1st

Josielea Russell 3SO 1st Josh Jones 5CO 1st

Ella Trevaskis 3SO 1st Jake McGrath 5CO 1st

Lora Bonetti 6EP 2nd Robert Wilson 5CO 1st

Monique Conibear 6KW 2nd Connor Lindegreen 6EP 1st

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Careers News

University Open Days A reminder about Open Days; Year 11 should be attending these, along with Year 12 students still deciding or wanting to have a final look at their chosen course.

Monash University Berwick, Gippsland, Peninsula Campus August 4

Monash Caulfield, Clayton & Parkville Campus August 5

ACU Melbourne campus August 12

Griffith University August 12

La Trobe , Wodonga Campus August 5

La Trobe Shepparton Campus August 10

RMIT August 12

Check the respective websites for full details

Year 12 University Applications University applications will open soon. VTAC open 9.00 am August 1. UAC opens early August. No definite date yet. I will run an application information evening for students and parents on Wednesday, 8 August from 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm, in Com Lab 1. I advise either getting in early with an application, before the Trial exams begin, or wait until after Trials. Early Entry Schemes also open around this time. Most require that you have completed your VTAC or UAC applications first.

Early Entry & Special Entry Early Entry Schemes vary in their details. Students need to check each university website for details. University Of Canberra: Open; online application. http://www.canberra.edu.au/principals-recommendation/home Special Entry Schemes (EAS & SEAS) allocate bonus points to your ATAR to compensate for educational disadvantage you may have suffered as a result of your personal circumstances.

Most schemes open at the same time as applications. For Victorian universities, you need to complete your application to VTAC first, then go back in to apply for SEAS (Special Entry Application Scheme). All Trinity Students will tick the SEAS “rural” category. Other students may apply under other categories that allow for financial hardship, disability, disruptive home situations etc. Read the SEAS categories carefully. If you are applying for SEAS in Victoria or EAS in New South Wales, please come to see me for a confidential interview, to ensure that you

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fulfil the requirements of the application procedure, to maximise your chances of being successful. Access Melbourne (University) Students who are eligible for Access Melbourne and are from disadvantaged financial backgrounds or rural and isolated areas are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place in their chosen course, provided they meet course prerequisites and achieve the minimum ATAR below: This applies to Trinity students.

ATAR 78 or above — guarantees a place in Arts, Environments or Science

ATAR 88 or above — guarantees a place in Commerce

ATAR 95 or above — guarantees a place in Biomedicine

La Trobe Year 10 and Parent Information Evenings - July 18 Year 11 Hospitality Work Placement Many of the Year 11 Hospitality Class have completed their first Work Placement. The students are required to spend 35 mandatory hours each year working in restaurants, cafes, hotels and other catering and food service establishments. I would like to record Trinity College’s appreciation of the participating businesses; Adamshurst, The Grange, The SSA Club, Lutheran Aged Concern, Quality Hotel on Olive 579 Restaurant, The Tea & Coffee House and Soden’s. I would also like to thank the students and their parents for their reliability in getting their work placements organised.

Looking For A Trade Or A School Based Apprenticeship? Please read the following excerpt from a newsletter just received from one of the local employment centres. Please see Ms Widdicombe for further information.

….If there are any students who are wishing to become Apprentice Chefs then I strongly encourage them to send through a copy of their resume, along with a brief covering letter, to jobs@kestrelrecruitment.com.au There is a major candidate shortage, and we are constantly talking to employers who cannot find suitable 1st Year Apprentices. We have employers who will be looking to commence 1st Year Apprentices later this year (from October onwards)…… With the economy slowing in recent weeks we are being approached by out-of-trade apprentices who have been put off by employers in the building and construction trades, whereas there are simply not enough 2nd, 3rd and 4th Year Apprentice

Chefs out there to fill the demand! …..there are great opportunities in trades such as Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, and some of the metal trades where we struggle to get suitable candidates. Heavy Vehicle is another great area – it’s a major skills shortage, and employers are now advertising out of the region to fill jobs for qualified staff.

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I encourage students who are considering trades as a career to keep in touch with me. Any students interested in a School Based Traineeship or Apprenticeship should also be talking to Ms Widdicombe now, to ensure that a suitable employer is found ready to start in Year 11.

Trial a Trade Trial-a-Trade on Open Day provides a unique, hands-on experience, introducing students to the working life of a chef, patissier, or confectioner. There are two sessions available for each course, but hurry, because places won't last long! Cost: FREE but participants must register.

Date: Sunday 5th August

Location: 555 La Trobe St, Melbourne, Victoria

Herald Sun Careers Expo Melbourne Exhibition Centre July 27 & 28

Creative Arts: Year 10 Open Day Charles Sturt University’s School of Communication and Creative Industries is holding a MYDAY Creative Industries event on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 August 2012. This event is targeted at small groups of Year 10 students who may be considering study in the Creative Industries field.

Mary Widdicombe Careers

Sports News - Albury

Motor Sport – Bronson in the USA! July 4 was a significant day, for not only the Americans celebrating Independence Day, but for Bronson Butcher Motorsport, as Bronson touched down in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, from his home town of Holbrook, Australia (population 1400).

Greeted by 39 degree weather, the recently turned 19 year old made his sixth visit to the US, this time with a three year visa and no return ticket. The process to get here after

finishing school last November was a protracted one, but with the support of many good people on both sides of the Pacific, and the guidance of E and M Mayock Immigration Attorneys of San Francisco, it was worth the wait as the three year visa was a greater term than expected and enables the team to make longer term plans.

Bronson Butcher Yr 12 Trinity Student, 2011

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There is still some red tape to get through as he gets settled in. “Being a non-citizen” Bronson explains "It can be difficult to deal with some departments as they don’t recognize overseas documentation or experience, such as a driver’s license and insurances.”

Bronson has hit the ground running, working with Gallagher Motorsport, who run Spencer Gallagher in the ARCA series and is headed up by TJ Clark, who has been a mentor for Bronson in the US since racing legend cars with his team in Las Vegas on previous visits. ARCA is a major national series which serves as a feeder to the Nascar category, and the team has had a major step up mid-season with Spencer piloting the #23 to three top 10’s in the previous three outings. "I went with the team to Chicago this weekend and Spencer was looking good for a top five before engine problems brought about an early exit."

"In the coming months I'll be looking at getting some seat time in a late model stock car with the team, however sponsorship must still be secured before I am able to race" Bronson said. "We are also looking forward to establishing a few other cool ideas in the near future."

PSSA

Yr 3 – 6 PSSA Team Location 3 August Location 10 August Senior AFL Ernest Grant Park Ernest Grant Park

Junior AFL Team A Saints Thurgoona Football Ground Jelbart Park

Junior AFL Team B Bombers Jelbart Park Thurgoona Football Ground

Junior Netball A JC King JC King

Junior Netball B JC King Bye

Senior Netball Red JC King JC King

Senior Netball White JC King JC King

Senior Soccer Alexandra Trinity College

Junior Soccer A Alexandra Alexandra

Junior Soccer B Bye Alexandra

Senior Hockey Hockey Centre Hockey Centre

Junior Hockey Hockey Centre Hockey Centre

Attention: All Senior School Tennis Players! Trinity Championship Tennis coming soon. See Ms Armstrong for details!

Netball Clinic

The Rotary Club of Albury-Wodonga Sunrise School Netball Clinic:

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When: Friday 3 August - 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Where: JC King Park

Who: Existing players from Years 7 to 10

Cost: $40 per student

The facilitators include:

Kate Beveridge Melbourne Vixens (2012 Grand Finalist)

Ashlee Howard Melbourne Vixens (2012 Grand Finalist)

Samantha May NSW Swifts

Please see Mr Payne for Registration details. The Clinic is limited to only 100 places.

Netball News

15 years (Year 8)

Cheerios 9.30am

13 years (Year 6 and 7)

Tornadoes 9.30am

Sonics 12.30pm

Twisties Bye

11 years (Years 4 and 5)

Tigerlillies 10.30am

Twinkles 10.30am

M & Ms 11.30am

Sparkles 12.30pm

9 years (Years 1, 2 and 3)

Angels 9.30am

Trickstars 10.30am

Dragonflies 10.30am

Sapphires 1.30pm

Sweethearts 1.30pm

Trinity Bandits Basketball Clinic The Bandits Basketball Clinic run by Bandits imports Jazmarr Ferguson and Mohammed Ntumbo will begin again next week on Tuesday at 3.20 pm. These clinics will only be conducted twice this Term: 31 July and 7 August.

Nick Payne Head of Sport

Music News - Albury

St Matthew's Anglican Church Albury Music Scholarships Congratulations to Ema Souness, Year 7 who was successful in obtaining an organ scholarship at St Matthew’s. Fr Peter offered this wonderful opportunity

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for an enthusiastic musician in the Senior School at Trinity, who has an interest in learning the organ. The St Matthew’s Music Scholarship provides free tuition from resident organist Adrian Wintle. There is a current shortage of organists in the area. Proficient organists are in demand for weddings and a range of church services.

‘Night of the Rising Stars’ the Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod It is important for students to attend rehearsals as we lead up to the Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod. It is frustrating for the leader of the groups and the students who regularly attend when other students arrive late or completely miss rehearsals. This slows the whole group down.

Group Date/Times

Junior Strings Section 383

Wednesday, 1 August 9.30 am Session

Jazz/Swing Band Section 386

Thursday, 2 August 9.30 am Session

Chamber Group Section 363

Thursday, 2 August 1.00 pm Session

Junior Choir Section 487

Tuesday, 7 August 9.30 am Session

Senior Choir Section 490B

Wednesday 8 August 9.30 am Session

Vocal Ensembles Sections 471,472,473

Wednesday, 8 August 9.30 am Session

Please ensure that your child attends all rehearsals at this busy time.

2012 Music Group Rehearsals

Monday lunch: Chamber Group with Damien Jones

Tuesday 7.45-8.45am: Junior Strings with Damien Jones & Sonja Dionysius

Tuesday lunch: Eisteddfod Vocal Groups with Mrs B

Wednesday7.45am: Blow your own Horn David Thompson

Wednesday 8.30-9am: Vocal Ensembles with Mrs B & Beth Ylvisaker

Wednesday lunchtime: Senior Choir with Mrs B

Friday 7.45-8.45am: Jazz Band with David Thompson

Friday lunchtime: Junior Choir with Mrs B

Ema Souness

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‘Night of the Rising Stars’, our mid-year concert and variety night, will be held in the MPH on Friday 3 August from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. (Please bring a rug for your comfort – ‘dress like you are going to the Footy!). Please support the great work that our students are doing by attending this variety night (Families $10, individual students $2).

Reflections from Border Music Camp

Recently, eleven Trinity folk enjoyed a week at Border Music Camp:

Esther Dionysius 5CO – “I had fun, my friends were there and we got to perform in concerts”

Hannah Lippiatt 5CO – “I liked the sight reading, I learnt so much” Gideon Dionysius 7E – “It was a ball of fun!” Thomas Summerfield 4TC “Border Music Camp was the best thing I’ve done

with my cello yet” Angus Brown 5SM– “We sang about getting locked in a toilet!” Natasha Cerexhe 10SB – “Border Music Camp is great because everyone is as

crazy as you are; you’re finally around like minds!” Amy Moyle 9AG – “I learnt great orchestral skills” Josh Dionysius 9KW – “The food was good” Mrs McMillan – “I enjoyed playing in the ensembles and the conductor’s

choice of new and varied music. I am also encouraged by the musical development of the students I meet each year”

Alexandra Nixon – “I learnt more and made better friends in one week than I did in first year Uni! What an incredible experience”

Patrick O’Connor 5SM – “I thought it was fantastic and I can’t wait to go back next year!”

Helena Brennan Head of Music

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Operating Hours during School Terms Mondays 8:30 – 10:00 am 2:30 – 4:30 pm Cathy Katsoolis Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays 8:30 – 10:00 am 2:30 – 4:30 pm Cathy Katsoolis Thursdays 8:30 – 10:00 am 2:30 – 6:00 pm Cathy Katsoolis Fridays 8.45 – 9.30 am Sam Baker

You may ring the Uniform Shop directly on 6049 3440

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From the Tutorial Centre

Sound It Out

Certain numbers and letters sound like whole words. For example ‘C’ sounds like see or sea and ‘2’ sounds like to or too. Two or more letters together can also make the sound of a word. For example ‘YY’ can be read as wise. Sound out the combinations of letters and numbers below.

1 PLEE ……………….. 11 T ………………..

2 MT ……………….. 12 CCN ………………..

3 NV ……………….. 13 QQ ………………..

4 PP ……………….. 14 2T ……………….. 5 UU ……………….. 15 22 ………………..

6 ST8 ……………….. 16 M8 ………………..

7 B8 ……………….. 17 II ………………..

8 AQQ ……………….. 18 CL ………………..

9 APP ……………….. 18 L8 ………………..

10 SK8 ……………….. 20 BA6 ………………..

Scholastic Bookclub

Welcome back to term 3! Issue 5 for scholastic Bookclub is now available and should have been handed out to all Junior School. If ordering, please remember to ensure that your order has a name clearly marked on it, and that payment has been made prior to or with the completed order form (make any cheques payable to SCHOLASTICS AUSTRALIA). All orders will be returned via classroom teachers as soon as they are delivered to me.

Due date for return of any orders is 3 August 2012, thank you.

Helen Trebley Bookclub Coordinator

Community Announcements

‘Whatever’ Parenting Adolescents: The session will cover: changes facing adolescents; understanding brain development; challenges facing parent/carers; connecting & communicating; managing emotions. Dates: Tues 7 August, Time: 6.30 – 8.30 pm, Venue: Gateway Community Health, 155 High

Street, Wodonga (Training Room), Cost: No Charge; Register: Parenting Team on

6022 8888.

Lyn Maxwell Head of Tutorial Centre

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Spaghetti Towers

Year 9 June 2012

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TMAC

28 June 2012 Red Light Hill