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Principal’s Message

JULY 26 2013

NEWSLETTER NO 10

July

29th—

2nd Aug

Year 9 City Program—

Gwonawa & Mirrim

30th—

2nd Aug

Year 10 Course Direction

30th—

2nd Aug

Year 7 Forest Camp

August

5th—9th Year 9 City Program—Bulen

Bulen & Warin

16th Professional Development

Day—STUDENT FREE DAY

28th Parent Teacher Conferences—

STUDENT FREE DAY

Dear Parents and Guardians

A warm welcome to Term 3 2013! Despite

the wet and chilly weather, we have had a

very productive and lively start to the new

term. It is really a wonderful place to be

when students and teachers are well rested,

refreshed and ready to embark again on

their formal education.

Congratulations to all who participated in

the course selection processes for Years

8, 9 and 10 students since our return. We

have been delighted by the level of parent

interest and participation in the discussions

about their child/ren’s progress and future

pathways. It is most gratifying to witness

the very high level of parent satisfaction

with the changes we have made to Year 10

course offerings. Parents and students have

given us their enthusiastic endorsement to

the Pre VCE and Pre VCAL offerings now

available. Included in these offerings is the

opportunity to undertake VET Plumbing,

VET Hair and Beauty and VET Auto at

Kambrya College for the first time. These

exciting new courses have been eagerly

taken up by many of our students.

Over the break, Nalini Naidu, Roz Muscat

and I travelled to South Africa to explore

the establishment of a sister school

relationship in the city of Durban. Our visit

was strongly facilitated by Nalini’s amazing

network of friends and family. (Nalini

immigrated to Australia from South Africa

with her family in 1999). We visited

Johannesburg, Soweto, and the Drakensburg

mountains before arriving at Durban. We

then visited Strelitzia Secondary School with

its 1,100 students and 45 staff. It was a

wonderful visit. I was most impressed by the

enthusiasm with which students from very

poor backgrounds embraced their education.

The principal at Strelitzia gave us a very

warm welcome and showed great

interest in developing programs between

our schools. We have initiated

discussions about a teacher exchange

program. We also discussed the offering

of a scholarship to a dedicated student

from a disadvantaged background the

opportunity to study at Kambrya College

for ten weeks. Programs like these will

greatly assist us in developing

intercultural awareness and a broader,

more international outlook. We are

reasonably confident of securing ongoing

corporate sponsorship from South Africa

to fund these projects – Nalini is putting

her old network to work! It was a very

special visit and I am optimistic that we

will bring a number of our proposals to

fruition for the benefit of our students

and teachers.

Michael Muscat

Principal

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The talented Strelitzia

Poetic group.

The Principal of Strelitzia

Secondary School, Mr N.S. Nair

with Mr Muscat.

Students of a Preschool that is supported by

the Strelitzia Secondary School community.

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Darrabi News There will be an Information Night for the 2014 Darrabi Program, on

Thursday 15th August.

2014 Year 8 Darrabi Program

Information Session: 6:00pm

2014 Year 9 Darrabi Program

Information Session: 7:00pm

The Darrabi (‘awaken’ in the Woiwurrung language) Program is an all-boys class designed for

students who, for a variety of reasons, are

dis-engaged from their learning or who are not thriving within the normal classroom environ-

ment. The program has a strong community links and group project focus with an

emphasis on developing students as more self-aware learners. For more

Central Australia Camp News

Sunday June 23rd saw 44 students and 4 staff head off on year 10 Central Australia camp. This

year’s camp was different to previous years as there was just the one bus instead of two, and this

made for an amazing opportunity for all involved to

really get the most out of the experience.

We visited many sites and towns along our journey

to the Red Centre, with stays in Adelaide, Lake

Hart, Coober Pedy, Yulara, Kings Canyon and Alice

Springs. All involved had a fantastic time. There

were lots of laughs and everyone pitched in to make

it such a smooth camp. Students should be proud of

how they conducted themselves throughout this

camp, as feedback from the cook and driver for the

trip was very positive.

A big thankyou to Mr Forbes, Mr Padayachee and

Jennie Leiner for giving up their time for this camp and making it such a great time for

everyone!

Miss Barfoot

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English News

Reading in English, Years 7-12

Texts are a core aspect of the English curriculum. We focus not just on the

comprehension of characters, plot and themes, but also discuss an author’s views and

values and the ways in which they communicate these messages. From Years 7-12 we

look at novels, novellas, short stories, poetry, plays and newspaper articles. Here is a

summary of what Kambrya students will be reading in English during Term 3:

Year 7 English – Helicopter Man by Elizabeth Fensham

Pete struggles to cope with a sick father, but he’s not sure about who to turn to for help.

This novel explores relationships, mental illness and homelessness in an approachable

way.

Year 8 English – Don’t Call Me Ishmael by Michael Gerard Bauer

This novel is an award winner about growing up, relationships, resilience and finding a

sense of belonging. Ishmael, his namesake from Moby Dick, discovers his life is a

"walking disaster area registering nine point nine on the open-ended imbecile scale".

Year 9 English – ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare

A tragedy about young, forbidden love, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a classic tale. Ultimately,

forgiveness comes too late in the ongoing family feud between the Montagues and the

Capulets as “a pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life”.

Year 10 English – To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

An enduring tale, Scout and Jem learn the importance of justice and equality in a town

seething in racism and discrimination in the Deep South of America in the 1930s.

Again, this is a classic that many parents will have read when they were at school.

Year 11 English – ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare

A fictional story of war, witchcraft, ghosts and bloodshed, this play depicts the

relationship between husbands and wives, and, Scotland and her King. The central

question: to what extent should one strive to achieve one’s goals?

Year 12 English, and, Year 11 and 12 EAL (formerly ESL) – ‘Twelve Angry Men’

by Reginald Rose

Twelve angry men are the jurors who determine that fate of a young man on trial for

homicide. This 1950s play explores issues of prejudice and justice.

Year 11 Literature – ‘Othello’ by William Shakespeare

One of Shakespeare’s most notorious villains Iago comes to life in this tale of love,

jealousy and revenge.

Year 12 Literature – Katherine Mansfield Short Stories

Mansfield, an intriguing New Zealand writer and one of the world’s best known and

loved short story writers, brings us tales of isolation, identity and life’s complexities in

twenty of her short stories including ‘Bliss’; ‘At the Bay’; ‘Prelude’ and ‘The Garden

Party’.

Leia Hands, Poly Tzimourtas and Roz Muscat

Science News

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VCE BIOLOGY UNIT 4

On Friday the 19th of May Year 12 Biology students attended a workshop at the Gene

and Technology Access Centre in the city.

Students worked with PhD students to perform a gene technology called gene splicing

where they cut and inserted a glow gene into bacteria. Students then assessed the

lengths of the DNA fragments using a separation technique called Gel Electrophoresis.

Sarah Treadwell ( VCE Biology )

AdminNews

Exiting Students

Please be advised that any student exiting from school (intending to leave) must

complete formal exit paperwork. Parents are invited to seek further information

from Ms Shirley Bell in the front office.

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Caree rs N ews Year 12

Our year 12 students have been attending one

on one interviews with the Careers team in

readiness for when applications to Universities

and TAFES open through the VTAC website on

August 5th. We are urging all year 12 students

to be ready for applications by compiling a list

of the courses they are likely to apply for.

There is a fee of $27 charged by VTAC for time-

ly registration and applications. This fee can be

paid on-line by using a Pay-Pal account or

Credit card. After the 27th of September, the fee

will increase to $91, so please ensure you apply

to courses before September 27th. We will be

available to assist students with their applica-

tions during their scheduled study periods.

Please encourage your sons/daughters to at-

tend as many University and TAFE open days

as possible.(See below for Open day dates)

Year 11

Year 11 students received their course selec-

tion forms for 2014 on Tuesday the 16th July.

We encourage year 11 students and their par-

ents to contact the Careers team if they require

any assistance regarding Career paths or

course direction.

Leanne Wilson and Trish Jagusch

Careers Team.

OPEN DAYS – Annual University and

TAFE Open Days are coming up soon. These

are a great opportunity for you to check out

facilities, courses, locations, attend

presentations about courses and careers,

and to talk to staff and students. Year 10 is

good time to start attending these, and Year 11

is a good time to attend too. Starting visits in

Year 12 is leaving it a bit late, although still

worthwhile. Applying for courses happens in

Term 3 of the Year 12 year, the same time as

Open Days are scheduled.

Reminders:

University prerequisites for 2016

(Current Year 10 students) – in the

daily papers, Monday 22 July (also

available on the VTAC website -

www.vtac.edu.au/publications.html)

Open Days - coming up in August

OPEN DAY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

(generally 10am to 4pm – check websites):

Sat 3 Aug – Monash University (Berwick,

Gippsland, Peninsula campuses)

Sun 4 Aug – Deakin University

(Warrnambool); Monash University

(Caulfield, Clayton, Parkville); Swinburne

(University & TAFE) (Hawthorn)

Sun 11 Aug – Australian Catholic Univer-

sity (Melbourne); Deakin (Geelong); Gordon

(Geelong); RMIT (University and TAFE)

OPEN DAY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

(generally 10am to 4pm – check websites):

Sat 3 Aug – Monash University (Berwick,

Gippsland, Peninsula campuses)

Sun 4 Aug – Deakin University

(Warrnambool); Monash University

(Caulfield, Clayton, Parkville); Swinburne

(University & TAFE) (Hawthorn)

Sun 11 Aug – Australian Catholic Univer-

sity (Melbourne); Deakin (Geelong); Gordon

(Geelong); RMIT (University and TAFE)

EXPLORING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

AS A CAREER – Interested in a career as an O.T.?

If so, go to an information and demonstration

evening and

Sun 18 Aug –La Trobe University (Bendigo);

Melbourne Uni (Parkville & Southbank -

VCA)

Sun 25 Aug – ACU (Ballarat); Ballarat Univer-

sity; Box Hill Institute: Deakin (Burwood);

La Trobe (Bundoora); Victoria University

and TAFE; William Angliss Institute

Sun 1 Sept – La Trobe University

(Albury/Wodonga)

Note: Holmesglen has an Open Day every third

Wednesday of the month; visit on your way

home from school or during the day; see www.holmesglen.edu.au/showcase/events/open_w

ednesdays

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF

OPEN DAYS –

Don’t wander aimlessly….try the following:

Obtain an Open Day Guide and plan beforehand

(eg from websites like www.deakin.edu.au/openday,

or www.openday.unimelb.edu.au) - some hard copies

of thea Guides are in the careers room

Plan to be at Open Day when relevant information

sessions are conducted

Allow sufficient time for your visit; two hours or so

would be advisable

Speak to staff about courses that interest you - note

your questions beforehand

Get a student perspective - speak to students stud-

ying courses that interest you

Collect information/brochures

Ask about industry based-learning (IBL) opportu-

nities; these can assist with gaining employment

Ask about international study opportunities – a

very popular option

Consider transport issues; is the campus accessible

from where you live?

Check the environment where you will study; will

you be happy there for three/four years?

Consider the facilities/clubs offered at your pre-

ferred institution

Consider visiting a rural campus, especially if you

think you won’t obtain a high enough ATAR for a

metropolitan campus. ATAR’s are often lower and

they often offer more personal assistance, accommo-

dation, and a lifestyle which will suit some students.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Planning to apply for a

course involving an interview/folio presentation/

audition? As part of the selection process you may

be asked what you learnt/found of interest about the

course at Open Day. Attendance is A MUST!

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Caree rs N ews ( Con t i n u ed ) hear from Occupational Therapists experienced in

spinal rehabilitation, hand therapy, mental health

and neurology. When: 5.30-8pm, Thurs 12 Sept;

Where: Education Precinct, Level 4, Austin Tower,

Austin Hospital, Studley Rd, Heidelberg; Regis-

ter:email Monica.williams@austin.org.au – all guests

must be registered and places are limited to a maxi-

mum of 2 attendees per reservation – you will receive

a confirming email.

HERALD SUN MELBOURNE CAREERS

EXPO – a large and comprehensive expo encompass-

ing career opportunities from employment and train-

ing in the trades, corporate and professional sectors.

There will be a vast array of career advice, employ-

ment opportunities, a large university and

training representation, and a ‘hands on’ Skills

Industry Hub, When: Fri 16 – Sun 18 August;

Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Clarendon St,

Southbank; Info: www.careerexpo.com.au. An oppor-

tunity to collect information, talk to people and find

out more about careers in one location.

DESIGN COURSES AT SWINBURNE IN

2014 – Swinburne will be making some changes and

additions to a range of Bachelor of Design courses in

2014.

The Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) will

become a four-year program

The Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) will be

replaced with a four-year Bachelor of Design

(Interior Architecture)

A new course, the Bachelor of Film and Television

(Animation) will commence in 2014.

SCIENCE AT SWINBURNE – Swinburne will

be offering some new majors in the Bachelor of Sci-

ence in 2014: Applied mathematics, Biomedical phys-

iology, Biomolecular science, Chemistry, Computer

science and mathematics, Environmental science,

Physics, Psychology, Psychology and Psychophysiolo-

gy.

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

ARTS DEGREES – ACU is committed to devel-

oping graduates with strong communication and ana-

lytical skills, flexible and innovative thinking, who

will seek exciting career options in the global work-

force. Arts Advantage is a new subject which will

stimulate students to think from the very beginning of

the degree about work readiness and the attrib-

utes sought by employers. The compulsory unit

will focus on work readiness, and building relevant

skills and knowledge in essential areas. It will be un-

dertaken in the B. Arts, B. Creative Arts and the B.

Arts/B. Global Studies from Semester 1, 2014.

PARENTS AND DEAKIN UNIVERSITY –

Would you like to be better informed about further

study options for your child, how to prepare for this

important transition, and key dates and processes?

You will be able to meet staff and students, find out

about the range of courses, the costs associated

with further study, the VTAC application pro-

cess and more about campus life. When/Where:

6-8pm, Wed 24 July, Deakin University, 221

Burwood Highway; 6-8pm, Wed 11 Sept, Gee-

long Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap St, Gee-

long; Register: www.deakin.edu.au/parents.

Refreshments will be served, and you can enter

a draw to win a $1,000 travel voucher.

STUDENT AND PARENT EVENING

AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY – The

transition from school to further education can

be daunting for parents and students. Find out

about courses, facilities, the VTAC system, how

parents can assist with transition, and talk to

VU representatives. When: 7-9pm, Tues 13

Aug; Where: Footscray Park Campus; Regis-

ter: www.vu.edu.au/vce-information-evening.

WHY STUDY SPORT AT VICTORIA

UNIVERSITY? If you are passionate about

staying fit and healthy, and want to help others

do the same, you can join a motivated group of

like-minded people in VU’s College of Sport and

Exercise Science. Be spurred on by internation-

ally recognised teaching staff who are highly

sought after in the sports and exercise science

industries, as coaches, advisers and more. You’ll

also benefit from the close links with sporting

institutions such as the Victorian and Australi-

an Institutes of Sport, Western Bulldogs, AFL

and Netball Australia. With a range of courses

spanning TAFE, bachelor and postgraduate

qualifications, you will find an entry point that

suits your level of education.

MONASH UNIVERSITY’S NEW

BACHELOR OF COUNSELLING –

The Berwick campus of Monash is offering a

new degree in counselling in 2014. Recognised

by the Australian Counselling Association

(ACA), the degree will provide students with a

solid background in psychology, as well as in-

field placement opportunities and will focus on

delivering counselling to diverse communities.

At completion of the degree, graduates will be

job ready as this course does not require further

postgraduate qualifications to find accredited

employment (unlike a psychologist).

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Contact: Debbie O'Loughlin Phone: 97077600

Please remember to reference Kambrya College

when registering your 2013 | 2014 Entertainment™

Membership.

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Pu b l i c N o t i ces ( Con t i n u ed )

Public Notices (Continued)

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Pu bl i c Not i c e s (Con t inu ed )

Education Maintenance Allowance 2013: Instalment Two

Instalment Two The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to assist eligible

families with the costs associated with the education of their children.

Parents and guardians may be eligible for the EMA if they have a valid

Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.

The second instalment of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

payment is due to be paid from mid-August onwards for parents/guardians

who chose the ‘direct deposit’ or ‘pay direct to school’ payment option on

their application form.

Parents/guardians who chose the cheque payment option will receive

their payment from late August / early

September.

Parents and guardians who lodged an EMA application at the beginning of

the year do not need to lodge another EMA application to receive the se-

cond instalment EMA payment.

Parents/guardians whose children have transferred to this school since 28

February 2013 will need to submit a new EMA application form. Applica-

tions close on 2 August 2013.

Eligibility information can be obtained from: www.education.vic.gov.au/

aboutschool/lifeatschool/ema/default.htm

Contact: School Office for an application form and further information.

Key Dates:

Eligibility day - 15 July 2013 Parent applications close - 2 August 2013

Direct Deposit payments - Mid August 2013 onwards Cheque payments - Late August / Early September 2013