Campbell Street Phone: 03 55976625 Fax: 03 55976646 DERRINALLUM VIC 3325 Email:derrinallum.p12@education.vic.gov.au

MGM txt only: 0427016460

August 14th, 2020

It’s a little hard to believe that we have just passed the halfway mark of Term 4. As crazy as this year has been, it’s fair to say that it has flown by and will be over in the blink of an eye. Our Year 12 VCE students have officially finished their classes and are into the swing of exams, VCAL students are wrapping up their year, the year will come to an end very quickly for our Year 10 and 11 students, and we have had regular visits from our 2021 Foundation students as part of the transitions program in preparation for next year.

NAIDOC Week: This week we have been celebrating NAIDOC week in various ways. Many classes have been completing tasks and activities that aim to develop our understanding of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. On Monday, students participated in a virtual reality sessions that put them into dreamtime stories from these cultures. Feedback from students has been very positive and this was a great opportunity to use technology to enhance our understanding of such a vital part of our country’s history.

Transitions: We were very excited to welcome next year’s Foundation students for their second morning session on Wednesday morning. They spent the morning with Mrs. Johnstone continuing to learn the routine of the classroom and familiarising themselves with the College. Other primary students also had to opportunity to move up a grade for the morning to get used to their new classes for 2021. This meant that the Year 6 students spent the morning as Year 7 students, undertaking some interesting Science activities with Mr. Mansbridge. Wednesday 25th of November will be our next transition day. This will be a longer day, with the transition program running up until lunch time. Well done to all involved in the development and delivery of the transitions program. It plays an important role in helping our students feel comfortable and safe as they move through the school.

Unit 3 and 4 Exams: As I mentioned earlier, the Unit 3 and 4 exams are in full swing at the moment. Students sat the English exam on Tuesday and the Biology and Further Maths exams today. There are a number of exams running over the next two weeks, with the exam period concluding for our students on Thursday 26th November. We would like to wish those students undertaking exams all the best. We know that you have worked hard in preparation for this and we are confident that you will do your best.

Continued……………………...

Principal’s Report

Edition 19 June 26th, 2020 Edition 24 Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Support

Derrinallum P-12 College

Community Newsletter

Edition 35 November 13th, 2020

Whole School Attendance For Term 4, Week 6: 94%

Principal’s Report

Once you click on the icon, you will be taken to a page where you are required to create an account. Once your account has been created, you will be able to access the digital ordering system. I believe that Campion Education have assigned a due date of 4th of December for the booklist orders, so please make sure you have completed your order before this date. If you are having difficulty with this process, or your internet access is not sufficient to complete an order, please contact me at the College to discuss options. Well, that’s it for another week. As always, it’s going to be a crazy end to the year. With only five weeks to go, everyone will be flat out trying to get through everything that needs to be done by the end of the year. I hope everyone has a relaxing weekend and comes back firing and ready to work hard next week. Have a great weekend. Simon Brearley Acting Assistant Principal

Derrinallum P-12 College Community Newsletter, November 13th, 2020

Remembrance Day

On Wednesday November 11th 2020, students and staff remembered all people who have died in wars. At the 11th hour, students Neave and Hunter delivered a call over our PA system for 2 minutes silence followed by a reading of ‘Remembrance Day’, a poem by Rupert McCall. On this day, junior students attend the ceremony held at Lismore each year. Due to COVID restrictions only our Principal, Caitlyn Fitzgerald was able to attend. Caitlyn laid a wreath at the Lismore cenotaph and placed paper poppies made by students in display at the Lismore and Derrrinallum cenotaphs on behalf of the Derrinallum P-12 College school community.

The Australian soldier grows not old, the flame still lights his eyes Although his body lays to rest, his flag forever flies.

On the green and gold horizon where the wattles sweep and sway,

It flies amongst the gardens and the classrooms of today.

Over ocean streams and backyard dreams, above the sunburnt plain Through harvest yields and sporting fields, in rainbows after rain

It defines a life worth living and a day that must be won For every father’s daughter and for every mother’s son

But more than that, the honour claimed in the fight for the free

The pride of the Australian soldier burns in you and me

When the night is dark and dangerous, with the rumble of the storm We will not forget their sacrifice, the strength of their endeavour For the choices we are gifted with, that flame will burn forever

With a smile that lights the future shinning brightly in our scope

We will stand as one together, we will carry on with hope

But as we go we take the words that rightfully belong I am young and I am worthy, I am brave and I am strong

In the face of any challenge, I will strive to rise above I deserve this opportunity to live, to learn to love

I can truly make a difference, my path is up to me And this is my commitment to be the best that I can be

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

The Year 5/6 class explored the textiles and natural fibres used by different indigenous cultures in Australia as part of their Art/Textiles. They looked at how baskets and bags were constructed and used for different purposes and how each item was named depending on the area and fibres used to weave it. The student's created their own small celebration piece by using cotton with rattan and added feathers to demonstrate weaving and knotting.

Year 6 into Year 7 Science Transition

As part of the step up transition from Year 6 into Year 7, students participated in two separate activities.

Firstly, they were introduced to the scientific method and how reports are structured using the “Flame Tests” experiment. Students used their observation of colour change

with various substances to determine the identity of an unknown substance. The second activity introduced the students to the basics of microscope operation and

slide preparation. Students made their own slide and then created a biological drawing of onion cells observed under magnification.

The students really enjoyed the session and obtained some excellent results. Well done!

Kinder Transition

Morning

Uniform Sale

In the front foyer are some uniforms available for sale, these

will all be phased out by the end of 2021

Please contact Sandra in front office on 55976625 if you

would like to purchase some of these items at a discounted

price for next year.

(sizing is what we have in stock)

Uniform Sale

In the front foyer are some uniforms available for sale, these will all be phased out by the end of 2021.

Please contact Sandra in front office on 55976625 if you would like to purchase some of these items at a discounted price for

next year (sizing is what we have in stock).

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Win a new BYK bike and a healthy breakfast for your school

Do you love to draw or design? Well this is your chance to show off those skills. Ride2School are looking for new stickers for

National Ride2School Day and need your help!

We want new stickers that celebrate the fun of walking, riding, scooting and skating to school and inspires even more students to get active. The winning sticker design will become Ride2School’s official stickers and be shared in schools across Australia in time

for National Ride2School Day on Friday 19 March 2021.

Plus – if your design is chosen, you’ll win a brand new BYK bike for yourself and a healthy breakfast for your school!

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How to enter1. Simply show us your favourite way to get to school

(ride, walk, scoot or skate) by drawing in the box on Page 2.

2. Make sure you fill in your details so that we can contact you and your school if you win.

3. Scan the completed form (Page 2 only) and email to ride2school@bicyclenetwork.com.au.

Competition closes on Friday 4 December 2020 and winners will be notified by Friday 18 December 2020 via contact details provided.

Terms and Conditions of this competition can be found on Page 3.

National Ride2School Day sticker competition

Student name:

School: Year level:

Teacher name:

Teacher email

School phone:

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Terms and conditions

1. The promoter is: the Ride2School Program; which is affiliated with Bicycle Network and the Victorian State Government whose registered office is at Level 4, 246 Bourke Street. Melbourne, Victoria. 3000.

2. Employees of Bicycle Network or their family members or anyone else connected in any way with the competition or helping to set up the competition shall not be permitted to enter.

3. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.

4. Schools located in Australia will be eligible for prizes ONLY.

5. ‘Enter’ is defined as teaching staff or the Ride2School contact that has opted in to register their school for the program.

6. Entry to the competition is via emailing the completed form to ride2school@bicyclenetwork.com.au.

7. School must be registered with the Ride2School Program prior to entering.

8. School must complete the form on page 2 and send it via email to Ride2School by Friday 4 December 2020.

9. Entry to the Sticker Competition opens as of Monday 12 October 2020.

10. Closing time and date for the competition close 11:59pm Friday 4 December 2020.

11. Submissions entered past specified time (11:59pm Friday 4 December 2020) will not be valid.

12. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.

13. No cash alternative to the prizes will be offered. The prizes are not transferable. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.

14. Winner(s) will be chosen: a. The winner(s) will be chosen based on the design of the sticker as judged by the Ride2School Team. b. The winner(s) will be notified by Friday 18 December 2020.

15. The winner will be notified by email and/or letter within 14 days of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.

16. The winning sticker(s) will be printed and used on Bicycle Network (and Ride2School) promotional materials; the winner will not receive any ongoing royalties.

17. The winning sticker(s) will become the property of Bicycle Network and Ride2School.

18. In addition to being contacted directly, the winner(s) will also be announced on the Ride2School Facebook page (facebook.com.au/Ride2School).

19. The Ride2School Program will work with the winner(s) to organise how the prizes can be collected or how it will be awarded.

20. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final.

21. By entering the Sticker Competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.

22. The winning school will be contacted via phone or email.

23. The official announcements will be revealed in the Term 1 issue of the Ride2School E-News and Ride2School Facebook pages.

24. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.

25. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to the Ride2School Program and not to any other party. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the Bicycle Network Privacy Policy.

26. The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by Victorian law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

27. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current Australian data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.

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