Welcome back to Janette Bennett who returns to Oberon after being on Long Service Leave for Term 3. School Chaplain Russell Stubbings will be on Long Service Leave for the first eight weeks of Term 4. Abbie Koenig has replaced Russell in the Chaplaincy role. Rubicon Camp We have twenty of our Year 9 students and two staff members who will be attending the Rubicon Outdoor Education Camp from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th October. As part of this camp the group will spend the week whitewater rafting down the Mitchell River. Year 12 Celebration Day Our Year 12s will have their last day at school on Tuesday 23rd October. As in previous years the school will be running a Whole School Assembly to farewell the students, reflect on their time at Oberon High School and wish them well in their upcoming exam period. Parents/Guardians are welcome. Intentions for 2019 If students are not returning to Oberon High School in 2019, can families contact the school and speak with one of the Assistant Principals in regards to this. Geelong Cup Day A reminder that the school is closed on Wednesday 24th October as this is the designated public holiday for schools in Geelong. School classes will run as normal on Melbourne Cup day.

Tim McMahon

Welcome back to Term 4. I hope all students and staff had a restful third term break and are enjoying being back into the routine of school. School Funding – Election Commitments Great news last week to have both the Labor and Liberal party commit to funding and the building the new school at Armstrong Creek for the beginning of the 2021 school year. On Tuesday 9th October, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino visited the school to announce that a re-elected Labor Government would allocate a further $34.5 million for the construction of the new Oberon High School at Armstrong Creek. This commitment of money was on top of the previously committed $6.4 million from previous state budgets. The announcement included a commitment that the money would be allocated in next year’s budget with the school to be relocated for the start of 2021 school year. On Thursday 11th October, Liberal Leader Matthew Guy also visited the school to announce that an elected Liberal government would be matching the Labor commitment that had been made to the school. The announcements from the two political parties is great news for the school community and ensures that no matter which political party wins the upcoming State Election in November, the students attending Oberon and the staff members employed at the school will have access to the modern learning facilities that should be available to all. This includes a committed timeline, with the schools relocation from our current site at Belmont to the Armstrong Creek Education precinct in Warralily confirmed for the start of the 2021 school year. Thank you to all members of the school community who spoke to Politicians, wrote letters and posted on facebook feeds to ensure that the concerns of the Oberon community were heard. I will continue to provide the school community with any further updates as I hear about these. If you have any queries regarding this announcement and associated funding, feel free to call me at school to discuss. Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

It was great to see so many parents taking up the opportunity to meet with teachers to discuss their children’s academic progress. The opportunity to celebrate the successes and discuss opportunities for further improvement are invaluable. If you were unable to attend or unable to see a particular teacher, I encourage you to make contact with the school to arrange this. Staff Changes We have a number of changes to our staffing for Term 4:

Ms Elise Schultz joins Oberon replacing Mrs Sharon Jimmink-Scott who retired at the end of Term 3. Elise recently moved back to Geelong with her young family after previously spending many years teaching at Buckley Park Secondary College in Moonee Ponds.

SEPTEMBER

Sat 29th - Thurs 25th October - German Exchange Students visit

OCTOBER

Mon 22nd Last Day of Year 12 regular classes School Sport Victoria - Athletics Questacon Science Circus (All Year 7s) Mon 22nd - Frid 26th Year 9 Rubicon Leadership Camp Tues 23rd Year 12 Celebration Day Wed 24th GEELONG CUP DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY - SCHOOL

CLOSED Year 12 Indonesian Oral Exam 12 pm - 2 pm - Deakin

University Waterfront Campus Frid 26th Year 7 Sport - Tennis & Cricket Year 12 Voluntary Practice English Exam Skateboarding Program Period 5 & 6 Final Day for Submission of Year 12 Work Mon 29th Year 7 Immunisations Tues 30th Western Metropolitan Year 7 Basketball Finals Wed 31st Year 8 Sport - Baseball Year 7 Western Metropolitan Region Hockey Finals

Wed 31st - Wed 21st November - Year 12 Exams

NOVEMBER

Thurs 1st - Frid 2nd Year 11 Outdoor Ed overnight hike Frid 2nd Skateboard Program P5 & 6 Sat 3rd - Sat 15th December Victorian Young Leaders to China

Program Mon 5th - Tues 6th Visiting Artist - (To be confirmed) Tues 6th Year 8 Languages Excursion - Melbourne Zoo Wed 7th - Frid 9th Year 8 & 9 Author Presentation Frid 9th German Award Ceremony - selected students Skateboarding Program P5 & 6 Sat 10th Antipodean Training Day - School Gymnasium Tues 13th 7A Christmas Appeal - Casual Dress Day Wed 14th Last day of Year 11 regular classes School Council Meeting Thurs 15th - Tues 20th Year 11 Exams Frid 16th Skateboarding Program P5 & 6 Wed 21st Year 11 Formal Frid 23rd Skateboarding Program P5 & 6 Frid 23rd - Tues 27th Year 11 into 12 Commencement Program Mon 26th Valedictory Dinner - The Pier Geelong

Absence Hotline - 0439 326 767 Issue 15 - Friday 19th October, 2018

12 Pickett Crescent, Belmont, 3216 Ph: 5243 4444 Fax: 5244 2005 Web: www.oberonhs.vic.edu.au Email: oberon.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Oberon High School will be closed for the Public Holiday

on Geelong Cup Day Wednesday 24th October Please mark this date in your diary.

Recently I had the pleasure of taking four of our students (Mark Tresize, Teemu Brasier, Lockie Bath, and Ethan Zerafa) to see Minister Merlino open the new Tech School in Geelong just a couple of hours before he made the announcement that we have all been waiting for at Oberon. It was so good to see our students hold pride of place at this opening, as we were given our own room to showcase our innovative learning projects. These students all spoke very eloquently when speaking with the Minister and they all spoke with confident authority about the technology involved in their projects. There were many Principals and Teachers present at this event, and all were highly impressed with how our students communicated their projects and their level of knowledge that they had acquired. Year 12 student Mark Trezise was the main ‘student guide’, going about his role with absolute confidence and authority telling Minister Merlino to ‘hurry up’ when he was spending too much time in one area and where he was to go to next. Those who have taught or worked with Mark over his time at Oberon would have been very proud of the position that he held at this event. Watching him being recognised for his efforts on this day and having this honour of escorting the Ministers around the Tech School was the highlight of my career so far and payment for all of the hard work that we have put in over the years to ensure a successful outcome for him. I know that he and his parents are eternally grateful for all of the work our staff have done for him. Congratulations to all who have helped to secure a successful outcome for Mark. Another proud moment for Oberon.

Seven Vinton

Congratulations to one of our Writers’ Group members, Imogen Broadfoot from 8A, whose story, ‘The Secret’, won the Victorian Mental Health Month Writing Competition. The award ceremony was held at the Melbourne Town Hall and the award was presented by the Minister for Mental Health, Martin Foley and City of Melbourne Councillor and Mental Health Advocate, Beverly Pinder. The award aims to spread awareness of mental health in the Victorian community. We look forward to reading more of Imogen’s creative writing in the future!

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER - PLEASE MARK IN YOUR DIARY

YEAR 12

Monday 22nd October Tuesday 23rd October Wednesday 24th October Wednesday 31st October – Friday 21st November Monday 26th November

Last day of Year 12 Regular Classes Year 12 Celebration Day and Final Assembly Year 12 Indonesian Oral Exam – Deakin Waterfront Year 12 Exams - Students will be given their individual timetables Year 12 Valedictory Dinner – 6.30 pm - 11.30 pm - The Pier Year 12 Results

YEAR 11 Wednesday 14th November Thursday 15th November - Tuesday 20th November Wednesday 21st November Friday 23rd November – Tuesday 27th November

Last day of Year 11 classes Year 11 Exams Year 11 Formal – Geelong Football Club Year 11 into 12 VCE 2019 Commencement Program at Oberon (Program compulsory

for all 2018 Year 11 students) Tuesday 27th November is the last day at school

for Year 11 students.

YEAR 10 Friday 30th November Monday 3rd December Tuesday 4th – Thursday 6th December

Last day of Year 10 classes Year 10 Maths and English Exams Year 10 into 11 VCE 2019 Commencement Program at Oberon (Program compulsory

for all 2018 Year 10 students). Thursday 6th December is the last day at school

for Year 10 students.

YEAR 6, 7, 8 & 9 Monday 29th October Tuesday 11th December Wednesday 12th December Wednesday 12th December

Thursday 13th, Friday 14th and Monday 17th December

Year 7 Immunisations (Current Year 7 students) Year 7 2019 Orientation Program Year 7 2019 Orientation Program Last day of classes for Year 7, 8 & 9 students End of Year Activities for Years 7 - 9 - details will be distributed to students

ALL YEAR LEVELS Wednesday 24th October Tuesday 18th December Wednesday 19th December Thursday 20th December Friday 21st December

GEELONG CUP DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY – SCHOOL CLOSED Oberon Awards Day - Costa Hall 11.00 a.m. All students are expected to attend School Picnic - Staff Professional Learning Program Parent/Teacher Interviews as required by appointment Program provided for those students in attendance LAST DAY OF SCHOOL TERM

COMMENCEMENT DATES FOR EARLY 2019 Friday 25th January Monday 28th January Tuesday 29th January Wednesday 30th January Thursday 31st January Monday 11th February Wednesday 20th March - Friday 22nd March Monday 30th April

School Office Open School Office Open Teachers return to school School Office Open Students in Years 7, 11 & 12 commence school Students in Years 8, 9 & 10 commence school. All students now in attendance. School Swimming Sports Year 7 Camp - Anglesea

Year 7 Immunisations

All Students and Parents/Guardians are invited to attend this special occasion which we regard as one of the most important events on the School’s Calendar. This ceremony celebrates the achievements of students with awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Outstanding Effort or for Citizenship/School Service throughout the year. Top students in Year 12 subjects, all students who achieve over 90% in the VCE score (ATAR) and our Year 12 Dux are also presented.

Students will be notified if they are to receive an award at the ceremony and, clearly, there is an expectation they will attend. All students attending and those receiving awards must be wearing correct school uniform. Awardees WILL NOT BE presented on stage with their award if they are not in correct school uniform.

Students will be transported from Oberon to the Awards Ceremony by bus on the day. Please note this ceremony will take place at 11.00 am on Tuesday 18th December at Costa Hall.

OBERON AWARDS DAY

German Exchange Students visit Oberon

LANGUAGES NEWS

Twelve German students from our Sister Schools near Marburg, Germany have settled into life at Oberon this term. We welcome Stefanie Franz, Max Weigl, Clara Goldbach, Hannah Seibel, Domino Appel, Lara Weidemueller, Anne Arndt, Max Beltz, Justin Foit, Emilie Schmidt and Viktoria Görge to our school. Oberon has also welcomed teachers Herr Lambmann and Herr Wagner to Oberon. Looking at the photos we can see that the German students have blended in well and are helping our students in German classes to improve their speaking skills and intercultural knowledge.

What’s the time?

1 o’clock jam satu ein Uhr ichi ji desu. 一じです。

2 o’clock jam dua zwei Uhr ni ji desu. 二じです。

3 o’clock jam tiga drei Uhr san ji desu. 三じです。

4 o’clock jam empat vier Uhr yo ji desu. 四じです。

5 o’clock jam lima fünf Uhr go ji desu. 五じです。

6 o’clock jam enam sechs Uhr roku ji desu. 六じです。

7 o’clock jam tujuh sieben Uhr shichi ji desu. 七じです。

8 o’clock jam delapan acht Uhr hachi ji desu. 八じです。

9 o’clock jam sembilan neun Uhr ku ji desu. 九じです。

10 o’clock jam sepuluh zehn Uhr juu ji desu. 十じです。

11 o’clock jam sebelas elf Uhr juu ichi ji desu. 十一じです。

12 o’clock jam dua belas zwölf Uhr juu ni ji desu. 十二じです。

LANGUAGES CORNER

The Oberon group is part of the 35 students along with 3 teachers who arrived on Grand Final Day. The group has spent a week with their host families, have been on a 3-day tour of the Great Ocean Road and will visit Narana this week. Next Thursday it will be time to say goodbye and our students, planning to travel back to Germany next year will be looking forward to a reunion. Many thanks to the 12 host families who have opened up their homes for the students. Your care and assistance is greatly appreciated.

Sixteen students travelled to Aberfeldie Park to represent Oberon at the Western Metropolitan Track and Field Championships on the last Thursday of Term 3. Whilst most days that the schools athletics events have been conducted in recent years have been done so in wet or windy weather, not so this day. It was a perfect day for athletics. This year’s medal haul wasn’t quite as impressive as in previous years, as several regular medal winners were unable to compete due to illness, injury or being on the Indonesian trip. Despite this, nine students returned to Oberon with a medal in hand. Megan Dickson was the most successful Oberon athlete on the day, convincingly winning the Gold Medal in the Girls 14 Years 800m, and also won gold in a much tighter contest in the 1500m event. Amelie Parfitt was successful in winning medals in each of the three events in which she contested. She threw a personal best throw to win the 13 Years Girls Javelin and also won silver medals in the Shot Put and Discus events. We had great success with two competitors in the girls 12-15 Years 1500m Walk. The very aptly named Charli Walker won the Silver Medal and the younger Neeve Bakker-Graham managed to win the Bronze Medal.

WESTERN METROPOLITAN TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

In other events, Malaika Yenkeni won a Silver Medal in the 14 Years Girls Shot Put to go one better than her bronze in the same event last year. Our sole 4 x 100m relay representative team was in the 13 Years Boys’ race, where Riley Scoble, Liam Morrissy, Noah Sneskov and Lachlan Brown performed very well to win the Bronze Medal. Congratulations to Mackenzie Gorham (5th in the 18-20 Years Discus), Matt McGuane (4th in the 18-20 Years Javelin), Malaika Yenkeni (7th in the 14 Years Discus), Danny Houliston (10th in the 13 Years 1500m), Jorja Hilsdon (8th in the 15 Years Javelin), Bridget Brown (5th in the 14 Years 1500m) and Luke Brown (4th in the 17 Years 1500m). Unfortunately, Zoe McKinnon (15 Years Girls) injured herself whilst running the 800m. She managed to finish this event, however was unable to run in her more favoured 1500m event later in the day. We have three athletes who have qualified for the State Championships to be conducted at the State Athletics Centre at Albert Park on Monday October 22nd. Good luck to Amelie Parfitt (Javelin), Charli Walker (1500m Walk) and Megan Dickson (800m and 1500m). Thank-you to Ms Gill for her organisational assistance and for very capably driving the bus.

Results: First: Megan Dickson 14 Years 800m Megan Dickson 14 Years 1500m Amelie Parfitt 13 Years Javelin Second: Charli Walker 12-15 Years 1500m Walk Malaika Yenkeni 13 Years Shot Put Amelie Parfitt 13 Years Shot Put Amelie Parfitt 13 Years Discus Third: Neeve Bakker-Graham 12-15 Years 1500m Walk Riley Scoble; Liam Morrissy; Noah Sneskov & Lachlan Brown13 years 4 x 100m Relay Chris Sly

OBERON HIGH SCHOOL - NEW UNIFORM - AVAILABLE NOW

Uniting Barwon has access to limited funds to provide assistance for

families who may need extra support with the financial cost of books

(including the cost of the digital books subscription to Education Perfect)

and uniforms for 2019. Families need to have a current Health Care Card to

be eligible for support. As part of the process Uniting Barwon require a

family member to attend an interview to help determine the needs and

support that the family require.

Unfortunately the funds do not enable them to assist all families with a

Centrelink benefit card, thus it is important to get in early. Please contact

Uniting Barwon between 9.30am and 12.00pm on 42 101 100, to arrange

an interview as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday

and Thursday’s from November 8th until the end of November 2018.

If you have further questions or queries regarding this process, please feel

free to contact myself at Oberon High School on 52 43 4444.

Sam Mackenzie Student Wellbeing Coordinator

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BOOKS & UNIFORMS FOR 2019

Parents of students in Years 10 - 12 please note that left over stock of the old Oberon High School uniform (previously sold through Bellarine Uniforms)is currently available for purchase at discount prices in the Oberon Uniform Shop. The Oberon 2nd Hand Uniform Shop is open each Friday from 1 pm - 1.30 pm.

A NOTICE TO PARENTS IN YEARS 10-12

All Year 7 Students

Immunisations for Year 7 students will be held at School on Monday 29th October.

Consent forms should already have been returned.

Year 7 Students:

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

If parents have any questions about immunisations please contact Barwon Health Immunisation on 42 156 963.

YEARIMMUNISATIONS