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Edinburgh College Character... through Nurture, Learning and Service

T1—Week 6, March 6 2019

Swimming Carnival What a great day was had for our annual Years 5-12

Swimming Carnival. Congratulations to the winning house—Yarra.

YARRA 719 points GILSON 535 points MELBA 528 points

YARRA

GILSON

MELBA

Beautiful Abstract Artwork Art teacher, Mr Howard, was very impressed with abstract paintings completed by Taylah and Ben. Be sure to visit the Art Room on OPEN NIGHT to view more from the Secondary art students.

Age 10 Johnathan A. 14 pts Age 11 Imogen C. 23 Lily D. 21 Gemma W. 20 Archie C. 37 Johnathon F. 16 Age 12 Liana M. 26 Makayla B. 26 Winter M. 14 Chayse V. 30 Henry C. 22 Cody V. 16 Age 13 Mia S. 36 Jordan A. 28 Jorja C. 20 Micah F. 26 Thomas N. 26 Shaedyn B. 24

Age 14 Amber M. 24 pts Alicia M. 23 Trinity D. 14 Joby P. 50 Ryan S. 31 Nathaniel S. 26 Age 15 Chloe B. 23 Alexandra G. 20 Teanna K. 18 Oliver C. 48 Samuel B. 19 Samuel M. 16 Age 16 Brandon L. 26 Keenan F. 23 Jacob V. 17 Age 17+ Martin J. 43 Bradley P. 17 Tepp T. 5

Highest Scoring Individuals:

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From the ELC

Applications Invited: Do you have a passion for Early Childhood Education and Care? ELC are currently looking for mature applicants who are interested in this amazing, rewarding area of work. All enquiries should be directed to Mrs Margaret Andoh-Okai at Edinburgh Early Learning Centre, 9728 2211 (option 3). Aged Care Visit: Our Purple Room friends were privileged to visit with some amazing people during their aged care visit last week. There was opportunity to share songs, a story, a poem and to chat with their new-found senior friends. The beautiful sunflowers that they had made as gifts were very much appreciated. Thank you, teachers, for providing such opportunities for the children in the Purple Room.

Front row: Noah M., Eli, Joshua, Lakeesha, Stella, Sharan Middle row: Jamen, Jonathan P, Maddie S, Alana, Archie, Grace

Back row: Lara, Lal

Year 9/10 SEISS Touch Football

and Netball It was an outstanding effort by our teams last Thursday at the netball and touch football SEISS Rally Day. The Edinburgh boys’ touch football teams played a strong game, with both making the grand final. Year 10 boys came runner up and Year 9 were the winning team on the day.

The combined Year 9/10 netball team started the day slowly but continued to improve throughout the competition. They all put in a great effort just missing out on the grand final, finishing third.

Students Recognised for Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) During Term 1 students will be recognised for displaying behavioural values in the area of ACCOUNTABILITY. This week we are focussing on DEPENDABILITY.

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Year 3 Create Healthy Food Art

Year 3 are currently learning how to enjoy a healthy life style which includes choosing healthy foods. A healthy food art competition saw some wonderful imaginative creations. Students from other classes came to view the food art and Mr Borgas and Mrs Pascoe judged each piece. Congratulations to: Shanella - 1st Isabelle and Zachariah - 2nd Izaiah - 3rd

HEALTHY FOOD LOOKS

GOOD & TASTES GREAT!

Project Rockit (Bullying Prevention Training) On March 13 and 14, students from Years 3 to 12 will be participating in workshops which are designed to leave students feeling empowered, equipped and excited to stand up for what they believe in. Belong: Building friendship and empathy (Yr 3/4) This workshop hones in on interactions with peers, as well as developing, displaying and leaning into empathy within these interactions. In particular this session covers fitting in and inclusion, nice play, effective communication, body language and other social skills that are integral in the forming of positive peer relationships in later years. SYNC: Navigating the online world together (Yr 5/6) The SYNC workshop introduces the opportunities and challenges of the online world with a real understand-ing of current social networking sites and apps as well as online youth culture. Whilst the online world is a wonderful realm of endless possibility, we aim to highlight and be realistic about the challenges that come with this, including the rapid spread of infor-mation, miscommunications and the potential for cyberbullying. CONNECT: Tackling (cyber) bullying with empathy (Yr 7-9) The CONNECT session addresses (cyber) bullying through a strengths-based framework of empathy, respect and the sense of community that young people crave and strive for online. This work-shop navigates the risks and rewards of challenging (cyber) bullying and presents a range of tangible, age appropriate strategies for students to tackle online hate and feel well equipped to do so. As well as highlighting the largely well-known risks of digital communications, the workshop utilises students' appreciation of current social networking sites and online youth culture to leverage the positive potential for all of us to challenge and intercept online hate and prejudice rather than standing by watching it happen. LEVEL UP: Social leadership and values (Yr 10-12) Leadership extends a real focus on the potential that all individuals have to be leaders, regardless of whether we have been recognised with an official leadership position. This notion of 'personal leader-ship' works well for both formal leadership groups (such as SRC) and the broader student body. LEVEL UP aims to grow the personal leadership skills of students through an array of challenges that are active, reflective and inclusive, providing opportuni-ties for students to build on their strengths whilst identifying their own core leadership values.

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PRIMARY CALENDAR

MARCH 11 Public Holiday

13 Bullying Prevention Training (Yrs 3-6)

14 ASV Athletics Day

18 Student Leaders Conference

18 Open Night & TUT Exhibition

20 Parent/Teacher Interview

22 Cultural & Harmony Day

APRIL 1-5 FLAG Week (Fun Learning About God)

5 Final Day of Term 1 - 2:30pm Finish

Uniform Blazer Edinburgh Secondary College is transitioning to a uniform blazer. As of Term 2, April 23, the blazer is to be worn by all students in Years 6-12. Please check with the Uniform Shop and purchase or order your child’s blazer. Please note: orders must be placed by Tuesday, March 19th.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Monday 8:15—9:15am and 3:00—4:00pm Tuesday 8:30—9:00am

Cultural & Harmony Day - 22 March 2019 All students and staff are invited to wear an item of clothing from their cultural heritage and/or an orange item (National Harmony Day colour) on Friday 22. The SRC Team are promoting this event to encourage ongoing respect and understanding amongst our community. Students and staff are also invited to bring a donation on the day to go towards the Vanuatu service trip in April.

Open Night—18 March Open Night is an opportunity for prospective families to visit the campus on 18 March 6.30 - 8.30pm. Register your interest at edinburghcollege.vic.edu.au/opennight and be sure to follow our news feed on Facebook or Instagram for updates.

TUT Roadshow:

Come along to Open Night and look through the world-class, museum-quality archaeology exhibition. Check Instagram or Facebook for further details of this incredible display.

Helping Others Each Wednesday during Term 1, Year 3 are selling $1 fruit sticks during lunch time. Pro-ceeds will go towards their chosen service project—the Aozora Orphanage and School.

Chaplain/Student Wellbeing Team Pastor Ryan Vidot—College Chaplain

ryan.vidot@ec.vic.edu.au 0433 173 187

Jamie Stanley (Secondary Student Wellbeing)

jamie.stanley@ec.vic.edu.au

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am—4:30pm

Liz Borgas (Primary Student Wellbeing)

liz.borgas@ec.vic.edu.au

Monday 9:00am—1:00pm

Tuesday 11:30am—3:30pm

Wednesday 8:30am—4:30pm

SECONDARY CALENDAR

MARCH 11 Public Holiday

12 VCE Netball/Touch Football

12-13 Music Camp

14 Bullying Prevention Training (Yrs 7-12)

15 Year 7 Peer Support Grand Prix

18 Open Night & TUT Exhibition

21 ASV Rogain Day

22 Year 7 Immunisations

22 Year 10 Elevate Ed

22 Cultural & Harmony Day

25-29 Year 8 Geo Western Vic Explorer

25-29 Year 7 Howqua Camp

27 Year 12 RACV Road Safe

APRIL

1-5 Year 10 Work Experience

5 Final Day of Term 1 - 2:30pm Finish

23 Term 2 Commences

23 Year 7/8 3 on 3 Basketball Comp

Did You Know? There is an online anxiety course which includes 6

lessons for just $59 at: thiswayup.org.au There are also courses relating to depression,

stress, PTSD, mindfulness and more.

Bulk Dried Fruit & Nuts

Available to Order Remember to place your online order before the last Sunday of the month and collect from the Primary or Secondary office, the first Friday of the following month after 3:00pm. Order online at: saygrace.com.au