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Newsletter 1, Term 3 2020

CARRANBALLACP-9 COLLEGE

(03) 9395 3533carranballac.p9@edumail.vic.gov.auwww.carranballac.vic.edu.auBoardwalk School Cnr Dunnings Road & Foxwood Dve, Point Cook Jamieson Way School Cnr Jamieson Way & La Rochelle Blv, Point Cook

Showcasing some of the incredible work from students working offsite during the Remote Learning Period and the brief time we spent onsite at School in Term 2. Well done to everyone for working hard to create meaningful pieces of

work to submit to your teachers. Your efforts are recognised and we congratulate you.

Dear parents and members of the Carranballac community,

Week one, two and three seem distant memories now as we head into week 4 and 5. I am aware of the numerous notifications you are receiving on Compass and the pressure of keeping up with the latest news, but I implore you to read everything as it comes though.

In the world of ‘coronavirus’ things are changing daily and it is my role to inform you in a timely matter of these news events. Victoria has declared a ‘state of Disaster’ twice this year, during our bushfires in January and now. The declaration of a state of disaster should be effective in reinforcing to the public the absolute necessity of complying with government instructions in the midst of this pandemic.

Stage 4 restrictions are mandated and we must insist on evidence from families in complying with the restrictions. You will have received a phone call from our Principals asking you to provide documentation that allows students to attend on-site during this return to remote and flexible learning.

As I was reviewing the College calendar, I was sad to note the many extra-curricular activities that our College would normally be hosting and that our students, staff and families are missing. Year 5/6 Swimming, Year 3 camp to Anglesea, Concert rehearsals, Choir, Soundgarage, the Korean International Exchange program, Kindred music Industry night, Kapa Haka and Pasifika gatherings and performances, Point Cook District Athletics carnival, Year 9 intermediate winter sport competition, Defence force luncheon meetings and many more.

Covid-19 is changing what is possible. Amid emotional devastation and uncertainty, there is the potential for more connectedness. Paradoxically, this pandemic might bring our school community closer together. I had a parent say recently that they feel like are getting to know the teacher more though the on-line communication that is happening.

Despite negativity about the societal impacts of COVID-19, including increased levels of loneliness and anxiety, we are seeing some positive and unexpected results. Including widespread outpourings of charity and empathy for complete strangers. We might even be seeing a grassroots redefinition of what “community” means in the 21st century.

I suggest that understanding community is critical to preventing loneliness. Belonging to the community of Carranballac P-9 College in a manner that is meaningful encourages resilience, and requires more than a shared interest. It requires a sense of shared obligation and commitment, something both emotional and practical. Reach out to other families in our community if you can. Many in our community are now unemployed, with limited access to resources and feeling overwhelmed. Please share with me any community-minded events that you are part of or think we could start to help each other. We are only a phone call away from you and happy to help.

At times, I also feel overwhelmed with the enormity of keeping our school community informed and safe. Daily decisions about the health and welfare of my students, staff and families can be life-threatening and profound but your ongoing support recharges my batteries and restores my faith in the wonderful school community that is Carranballac P-9 College.

“Be soft. Do not let the world make

you hard. Do not let pain make

you hate. Do not let the bitterness

steal your sweetness. Take pride that

even though the rest of the world

may disagree, you still believe it to

be a beautiful place.”

A REFLECTION FROM ACTING COLLEGE DIRECTOR, ROS MYORS, ON THE EVENTS OF THE LAST FORTNIGHT AT CARRANBALLAC P-9 COLLEGE.

Dear Parents,

As we head towards the middle of the term, we have to acknowledge that this is a challenging time for our whole community. Now, more than any other time, we have to focus on our school values, particularly those of resilience and inclusiveness. This has been a huge period of learning for us all, from the principals, to the teachers, to the families and our students, so working together is crucial. The college will continue to support families and keep you updated with the latest news and updates as advice is being given daily by the State Government and the Department of Education.

The school has had to close for precautionary measures and we will inform you when we are able to reopen. Consistent DET advice is to limit the opportunities for onsite attendance and keep as many families at home as possible; the safest place to be. We will be in touch regarding this.

We want to thank the community for their patience. With the department scheduling a Curriculum Day on Tuesday, we were able to engage staff in further professional learning to enhance their skills and abilities in delivering a meaningful online curriculum.

We have had the pleasure of ‘visiting’ our classes over the last week or so as our Foundation to Year 4 classes have introduced daily check ins via WebEx. It was a pleasure to see the students faces and we must thank and congratulate the staff for their innovation and positivity during this time. We hope to get to visit all classes via this platform with increased instruction happening ‘virtually’.

Family wellbeing is utmost in our mind. We have sent out guidelines and expectations for learning at home. Expecting your child to sit in front of a screen for 6 hours is not appropriate. Break up the day with games/puzzles or play. Utilise our excellent specialist program and find the fun in learning. If your child is finding things too challenging, please contact your teacher. They know your child as a learner best and will be able to guide and assist you.

We hope that you have been able to access our first online recorded assembly. Watch it with your children, join in and enjoy the experience. The student leaders must be heartily congratulated for their dedication to the college and their valuable contributions. The recording was a challenge for us all… with no edited take-outs available!

We hope that you can find joy and excitement in your child’s learning. You are getting to see first-hand why teaching is a passion and a privilege.

A REFLECTION FROM JAMIESON WAY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, STEVEN MONTGOMERY AND BOARDWALK ACTING PRINCIPAL, BRETT WATSON, ON THE EVENTS OF THE LAST FORTNIGHT AT CARRANBALLAC P-9 COLLEGE.

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During remote learning 2.0, the Primary Science Specialist team will be sharing some of the wonderful scientific things happening across Years F-6 with the college community. This week we are highlighting some great learning that is happening in Year 3.

The Year 3 students are looking at life cycles as part of their biology unit in Science this term. To experience this, students were given instructions on germinating a seed. Students found a seed put it in a bag and placed it in the window. One student showed me her work during the check in. I was very surprised to see so many bags with such a variety of seeds. I was expecting two.

Which seed will grow? - Growing multiple seeds at home as part of the biology unit

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Well what an extraordinary time this has been. But no matter how challenging the circumstances we know how important it is to do our best and follow the advice of the experts.

Like the parents, guardians and students of Carranballac, here in the Music Department the teachers have been on a steep learning curve working out how to deliver a meaningful and engaging curriculum online that can also provide a little diversion from the ‘serious’ work of book learning.

Foundations have been singing ‘Hokey Pokey’ and ‘The Wheels on The Bus’ and learning to sing the song while clapping the rhythm. Year 1 and Year 2 students have been learning and creating chants about their family and their favourite foods. They have also been learning to say their chant while clapping the rhythm AND keeping a beat with their feet! (Amazing videos being sent to us and Mr G and Mrs Molnar are super impressed).

Year 5 and 6 students have grappled with Microsoft Teams, downloading lessons and uploading recordings of two section vocal rhythm pieces that they composed, rehearsed and performed themselves.

Year 7 students have worked remotely in pairs over the internet to compose, rehearse, perform and record a rap with body percussion accompaniment. The method of working was quite complicated. I know because I had to nut it out first. I’m only sorry that I can’t include one the recordings here, but these are the words to Amani from 7Q.

PopcornPopcorn, popcornSizzling in the panShake it up, shake it upBam, bam, bamPopcorn, popcornNow it’s getting hotShake it up, shake it upPop, pop, pop!

Year 8 students have been experimenting with an online drum sequencer where they can program a groove and save the file for later use as part of their songwriting unit. Again, you can’t listen, but this is the work Selina (8Q) submitted.

So as you can see we are all learning how teach and learn and doing a pretty good job of it seems.

MUSIC MATTERS | JAMES WAKELING

Our Year 9 students extension work this week was to write a creative response describing an animal and its inter-relationships with other animals in their ecosystem:

The CapybaraWatch as fungi fill the floor of the poor soil.

Canopies of bright sunlight shine among the critters and creatures.

Watch as this little critter pass by.

The Capybara trots along the forest floor. Don’t let it fool you, as it’s not too small.

The Capybara is the largest rodent of all.

Flying friends come by and sit with the capybara,

Eating off ticks that may harm its rodent friend.

But what of the pumas? What of the jaguars?

The capybara must watch out for its own safety,

Younger ones must stray away from foxes, ocelots and anacondas.

But the capybara will trot along,

It rests from the heat of the sun

In a nice pool of mud or water.

In the afternoon they will trot along, among the fungi filled floor.

- Jasmine (9R)

CREATIVE YEAR 9 SCIENCE

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Friends of Skeleton Creek & Altona Bay Wetlands Inc.

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Henric Beiers

Student Leadership Development Carranballac College

Re: Friends of Skeleton Creek Donation

Dear Henric,

Six months ago, your school generously donated over $1000 to the Friends of Skeleton Creek and at the time I was unsure how best the donation might be best used. Most of the money has now been earmarked and I wanted to thank your students once again and let them know how it will benefit the Creek.

Our first project is “casuarinas for cockies”. As you will know, the summer bushfires devastated a huge number of bird habitats across the state. This has meant that cockatoos are now venturing wider to find food and new habitats. We are going to plant 50 casuarina trees between Merton St and Markham Way alongside Skeleton Creek in Altona Meadows. These trees are a major food source for cockatoos and, hopefully, they will entice the birds to stay long term.

Our second project is to plant some more mature trees in the area near Ravenswood Crt in Seabrook where the Creek's rising water level has created a prime bird habitat. Currently, Cormorants use the local area for roosting, and it is hoped that the newly planted trees will provide ideal conditions for other bird species.

Your generous gift has left money to spare and this will be put to good use. A large Thermos flask and an insulated cold drink container will be valuable additions to support our after-activities refreshments. Further, we will have enough to purchase a power planter auger which will speed up the planting process.

Anything else will go into purchasing plants. I do hope that you approve of the various ways your kind donation will benefit the conservation work of the Friends of Skeleton Creek. Grant money is obtained for specific planting projects, but your kind gift has permitted an element of self-indulgence that we are unaccustomed.

Sincere thanks to you and all concerned.

Denice Perryman

Secretary