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Welcomes you
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Dear New Lyndale Student
Welcome to our College. We want you to settle in well
with us, so this book is written to help you do just
that.
We have included the information we think you are
most likely to need.
We would like you to join in some of the schools
extracurricular programs because we believe that school
is much more than just lessons.
There are lots of opportunities for everyone to be able to
do well and enjoy coming to school.
We hope that you will enjoy being a “Lyndale
Student”
Yours sincerely
Mr Mark Moir (Principal)
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Welcome to Lyndale Secondary College!! We hope that your time here as a student will be enjoyable.
Lyndale Secondary College has approximately 950 students from years 7 to 12.
Each day is made up of four periods of work, each Lesson being 75 minutes long.
Morning recess comes after Period One and Lunchtime is after Period 3. The Bell times are shown below.
Start End Warning Bell 8.35am
Period 1 8.40am 9.55am
Recess 9.55am 10.17am
Locker Bell 10.17am
Period 2 10.24am 11.39am
Period 3 11.39am 12.54pm
Lunch 12.54pm 1.38pm
Locker Bell 1.38pm
Period 4 1.45pm 3.00pm
It is expected that all students will attend school each day in their full uniform and ready
to start the day with pens, paper and books.
School begins at 8.40am and finishes at 3.00pm.
Have fun reading through this welcome pack. We have put it together just for you!
Don’t forget to check the front pages of your Student Diary
for further information.
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your principal class
Mr Snashall-Woodhams
Assistant Principal
Mr Moir
Principal
Ms. Robinson
Assistant Principal
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your International
students coordinator
Mr. Chuc Hua
International Students’ Coordinator
Mr Hua is your International Students’ Coordinator. He will be able to support you
with all of your school and home based needs.
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your office staff The Office is an important part of the school. If you are lost, need information or cannot find somebody the office is a good place to go. You will find the staff very friendly and helpful. In the front office you will also find the Bursars office where all payments are made for excursions and or school camps.
Ashlee Robinson Donna McGrath Office Manager Administration Officer First Aid
Achinie WICKRAMASINGHE Karen UNKLES Business Manager Bursar
Bridget MOHR Rebecca CAMPBELL Middle School Administration Officer Senior School Administration Officer
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your WELLBEING TEAM
Lyndale Secondary College has a Student Wellbeing Team. The whole team works together to help and support students, and run group programs. The Student Services Office is found in the Front Office near the Bursar’s office.
Come in and say ‘Hello”.
Ms. Finlay is the Director of Student Engagement &
Wellbeing
A big part of Ms. Finlay’s job is to look after students, to provide support and to help the students in need. She is always waiting with a positive smile and friendly advice. Ms. Finlay is also a member of the teaching staff.
Ms. Rosemary Kucan
Rosemary’s is also available to you to support, counsel
and encourage you to do your best. Her office is next to
Ms Girolami.
Ms. Alanna McCormack
Ms. McCormack specialises in health education, and is
happy to talk to students about any health or physical
issues. She is available every Tuesday and Thursday
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New students arriving at the school need to know the following about
the ICT:
Students can choose the device they bring to school
ICT staff will connect devices to the college’s network and
install the Microsoft Office suite
The department’s “Terms of Service is provided for you in
your Student Diary – this document will let you know what you
can and cannot do online and on your devise
your ICT staff
Mr Borchers
ICT Co-ordinator Mr Dias
Specialist Technician
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ICT staff can provide support for your device during the school
day
There are a team of teachers who regularly help in the library.
They are keen to help …so be sure to ask.
Library Officer Ms Vander Werf
your Library
Ms Mary Koutras
Resource Centre Manager Ms Mary Koutras
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Borrowing:
Students can borrow up to 4 items and should present their student card as proof of identity. You can borrow books, magazines, journals, class sets , talking books , charts and maps. Loans are either 7 or 14 days depending upon what you have borrowed.
Students with overdue books will not be allowed to borrow other items until the overdue books are returned or paid for.
Never ever borrow books for your friends under your name ! You will have to pay if they loose the books.
You may check your loans and also reserve books by asking the staff member on desk duty.
Your LIBRARY
Work quietly when you are in the library. Be tidy & take care of all equipment.
Reading is a wonderful pastime. If you are an ESL student it will be very important to read as much as possible to improve your English. So use the library as much as you can!
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The Library is open for student use during class time, at lunchtimes from 1.20pm
until 1.50pm and after school from 3pm until 4pm.
At lunchtime you can visit the library for study, reading, internet/computer use,
playing chess or watching videos. If you want to use the computers you need to
book ahead at the front library desk.
During class time your teacher may choose to take your whole class to the library.
The Reading Room: The reading Room is inside the library near the front door.
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Your Homework club & Tutoring support
Lyndale Free Tutoring & Homework Support”
Operates in the school library every
Tuesday & Wednesday
3.10 pm to 4.00 pm
This is an important opportunity to finish your school work before
you go home. You can use the computers and books to assist you
or get help from one of our tutors
Middle School Students are required to complete enrolment
forms found in the brochure
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Your TIME TABLE
You will already have a Timetable outline in your school diary. It is good to keep a copy at home and in your school locker as well. In each blank square write the subject and room of that period. Each day you will need to check if there have been any changes to your timetable. Changes will be updated on Compass
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Your lockers Every student at Lyndale Secondary College has a locker. In these lockers we keep our school books and school bags. You are required to purchase a combination lock from the school. It is important that you do not share your code with anyone else and keep your locker locked and organized at all times. You will need to bring to class: pens, exercise book, and text books
This is an empty
locker.
This is what you should keep in your locker.
This is what your locker should not look like – too messy!
You must bring the relevant textbooks to each class.
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School Uniform price list as at 02/11/2015 UNISEX HIP SHIRT – Open Neck White Embroidery 10/3SX-16/S 29.95 18/M – 4XL 31.95 L/S Shirt – Stand Collar White 10/3SX-16/S 24.95 18/M – 3XL 26.95 Jumper w/-Stripe Neck & Cuffs Charmel-Maroon-Grey 10/3SX-18M 79.95 L-3XL 86.95 Sublimated V-neck Polo Maroon-Grey-White-Yellow-Black 10/3SX-3XL 59.95 Micromesh Sports Shorts Black 10/3XS-10/3XS 26.95 12/2XS-3XL 28.95 Zip Cuff Tracksuit Pants Black NHI 10/2SX-16/S 32.95 18/M-3XL 35.95 Twill Blazer W/- Full Braid Charmel-Maroon Embroidery 75-75 201.00
MALE Pleated Front Shorts Greymel 10/62-117cm 39.95 Pleated Trousers Greymel 10/62-117cm 48.95
FEMALE Summer Dress-contrast Collar & CT White/Maroon/Grey Stripe 10G-24L 61.95 L/S Jacquard Shirt White 10G-20L 42.95 Stretch Trousers Greymel 4G-26L 48.95 Girls Shorts Greymel 12G/6L-22L 41.95 Pleated Winter Skirt Grey-Kd Maroon-Yellow 10G-20L 59.95
ACCESSORIES College Backpack w Laptop Insert Black Embroidery All-All 55.95 Acrylic Scarf Grey All-All 11.95 Up & Down Anklet Socks – 3 pk White 9-12/8-11 14.95 Up & Down Anklet Socks – 3 pk Grey 13-3/8-11 14.95 Cushion Foot Sports Socks – 3 pk White 9-12/8-11 14.95 Opaque Tights Black MID-XTALL 12.95 Turnover Knee Hi Sock – 3pk Black 9-12/8-11 17.95 Tie w/- Diagonal Stripes Charcoal Melange-Dk Maroon-Silver 137cm–137cm 21.95
Your SCHOOL UNIFORM All students are required to wear full school uniform to school every day.
Please refer to your school organiser for full correct uniform details. Uniforms can be purchased from PSW Quality Apparel Hampton Park and Dandenong South www.psw.com.au, brochure can be obtained from the
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The school Canteen is open during Morning Recess and Lunchtime. There are two windows. One on the left is for hot food; the one on the right is for cold snacks. You can find the Canteen in Area 5
Our school canteen runs on a Healthy Eating philosophy.
Your CANTEEN
Our Canteen Manager:
Melissa
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Your School diary
You must bring your school diary to every class!
The School Diary is an integral part to being a successful student. It will help in a variety of ways, such as:
planning your work
managing your time
recording your achievements
bringing messages to school from your parents, & for your teachers to send messages home. This is to be signed by both your parent and your teacher whenever communication occurs.
Provides you with information such as the school rules, a school map, appropriate uniform, study tips and much more.
To ensure you use your diary effective it is important that you take it to all of your classes and that your diary is kept clean and free from graffiti. Coordinators conduct regular checks for appropriate use of your diary. Make sure you have it with you in every class or there will be consequences!