COMING EVENTS

2ND—4TH MARCH YEAR 7 CAMP 1

4TH—6TH MARCH YEAR 7 CAMP 2

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

Vol 3, 28th of February 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

TUESDAY 14TH APRIL FIRST DAY TERM 2

WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY ROCKFEST @ THS

Students participating in the applied learning programs of VCAL and the year 9 Trade Pathway Program have all commenced the off-site training part of their program. Foundation, Intermediate and Senior VCAL students are all participating in the VET component of their program in one of our aligned training organisation's whilst our year 9 TPP students are undertaking their taster courses at the trade schools center in Warragul. Ms Gabrielle Evans our Careers teacher and our new Careers Support Officer Ms Jodie Deppeler had the opportunity of visiting the trade training center on Thursday to view our students undertaking their program. All reports in regards to our students have been very positive. The expansion of VCAL into foundation in 2020 represents an ongoing commitment to providing a variety of pathways for students based on their learning needs and career pathways. Our student leaders have been leading the way in regards to Trafalgar High School bullying prevention and management program. They have introduced the ‘Experiencing or witnessing bullying at school?’ action poster and the ‘Response to reporting bullying at Trafalgar High School’ tier response poster to all of the year 7 and 8 form groups and will be working with the remaining year levels over the next two weeks. The school captains attended staff meeting this week to provide a report on SRC proposals and actions to all staff and to ask staff for opinions and feedback. The SRC report presented by school captains is now a regular occurrence each fortnightly staff meeting. To build student agency with learning for students the SRC have also outvoted two representatives to attend the Curriculum Committee meeting which also occurs fortnightly with heads of curriculum areas and Mrs Amanda McQualter, Assistant Principal. Students opinions and ideas are sought in regards to curriculum offerings and organisational matters across the school. All students who participate in these forums are to be commended for their maturity, insight and understanding of the high level discussions that occur.

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On Friday 28th February several year 10 and 11 students participated in a MyRoad Beacon Foundation interactive online Careers Mentoring session. Students spoke directly with mentors about career choices and pathways. Students were able to listen and hear about the career decisions their mentor had made to end up where they were today. Students shared their own strengths and career interests and the mentors were able to offer assistance and resources that may support students as they enter the phase of their lives where they begin to make career choices. Mentors ranged from: a self-employed consultant, Financial services expert, Mental Health advocate and University graduates.

BEACON

The Department of Education and Training (DET) are supporting all Year 9 students in government schools by

having them complete the Morrisby Career service. All year 9 students should return a consent form to participate

in this free service and benefit from a follow-up one-one interview with a career practitioner. Students will be

introduced to the service and complete the testing towards the end of this term.

Students in Trade Pathways program (TPP) will complete their testing Monday 16th March during periods 3

and 4 in the library.

Students in 9S will complete their testing Thursday 19th March during periods 1 and 2 in the library.

Students in THINK will complete the testing Thursday 19th March during periods 3 & 4 in their THINK

classroom.

Students are reminded to please bring their charged laptops to the testing in order to complete it successfully.

Consent forms are available from the front office or on the Year 9 Compass Newsfeed.

There are links below that introduce the service and samples of the assessments. If you require further information

please contact the careers office.

The video link below provides more

information about the Morrisby Online

Tool: https://www.morrisby.com/students

Practice questions: https://app.morrisby.com/Morrisby-Online-Practice-Questions A sample online account can be found at the link below which you may like to view to examine the detailed assessment students will receive by selecting the profile tab and using the: Username: SAMPLE7253, Password: sample. https://app.morrisby.com/

Below is an example of one of the reports students receive in a booklet that they can use for their future career planning and employment interviews.

MORRISBY CAREER SERVICE

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

This is a reminder for students to bring their laptop to school every day and fully charged. If you don’t have access to a laptop that you can use at school please speak to IT and something can be organised for you.

STUDENT LAPTOPS REMINDER

Congratulations to Year 11 Student Zara Pettifer, who received the George Collins Award to walk the Kokoda Track in the June/July School Holidays. Zara was required to go through a rigorous process by writing an essay on the Kokoda Track and then sitting through an interview with 3 panel members. George Collins served in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War, and wanted local students to learn about the Kokoda Track, and the locals that supported the Australian soldiers. We look forward to Zara presenting to the school and the community on her experience. Zara is pictured receiving her Kokoda Track Pack from Annette Collins, daughter of the late George Collins, and Brian, a long-time sponsor of the award.

On Wednesday 26th February, both Unit 1 Biology classes travelled to Healesville Sanctuary. Whilst there, they had the opportunity to study animal adaptations. Even through the showers, the students were quiet prepared to listen to the educators and take many notes. Highlights were watching the bird show, up close with the emus and the attack of the helmeted honey eater!!

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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

Invite all perspective players for;

Fourths (under 16’s) & Thirds (under 18’s)

Come down to the Football Reserve on Waterloo Road Trafalgar

Training Nights- Mon & Wed from 5pm (cricket season)

For any further information please call,

Paul Marslen (Pres) 0439 332 918

We look forward to seeing you!

TRAFALGAR FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB