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Principal’s Message

OCTOBER 11 2013

NEWSLETTER NO 13

Oct

17th Last day Year 12 VCAL classes

18th The Arts Evening of Excellence

22nd Last day Year 12 lasses

23rd Year 12 Picnic Day

Nov

5th Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

8th Year 7—9 Carnival

11th Exam Correction Day—

STUDENT FREE DAY

15th Year 12 Valedictory Dinner

Dear Parents and Guardians

It is great to be back at Kambrya College following my

four week stint as a Senior Advisor at the South

Eastern Victoria Regional Office. The opportunity to

experience the regional perspective in our education

system was most valuable. My main responsibility

was to act as Senior Advisor to the Southern

Peninsula schools from Frankston down to Sorrento.

It was also fortuitous to be working at Region at the

time when significant change was underway in the

areas of Principal and Teacher performance and

development as well as the roll out of the “Victoria. A

Learning Community – Action Plan”. As I had the

opportunity to visit schools and take in the regional

perspective, one point became further confirmed in my

mind – Kambrya College is one of the terrific schools

in the region. We have an orderly and well managed

school. Students have a sense of purpose and can

access the pathways they desire. Our teachers plan

their lessons and think about using the most effective

teaching strategies for their students. There is really

so much to be proud of. So it is great to be back.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Joanne

Wastle, Nalini Naidu and Keith Perry for taking on

the leadership of the college in my absence.

Term 4

For all students and teachers, Term 4 is a challenging

period of time:

Year 12 classes finish on 23 October

Years 7 to 11 classes for the 2013 school year

finish on Thursday 31 October

Final Examinations for students in Years 7 to 11

take place from 1 to 7 November

VCE Examinations commence on Wednesday 30

October

The new 2014 school year (Commencement)

begins on 12 November for a four week period.

Please note that attendance at school is

compulsory for all students at this time

The Activities Program begins on Monday 9

December

Clearly, all students need to focus strongly on

finishing all course work and preparing thoroughly for

final examinations. Then, on 12 November, the four

week intensive commencement program takes place

where students have the opportunity to make a great

start to their 2014 studies.

My best wish to all students, teachers and parents for

a most successful term 4.

Michael Muscat

Principal

NEWSLETTER NO 13

Canned food drive As part of our Intermediate VCAL PDS class we are

organising a canned food drive to support Fareshare

in providing food for the less fortunate. We ask

everyone in the Kambrya community to please donate

any type of canned or packaged food. You can leave

your donation at the front office between now and

Thursday the 17th October.

We are also holding a Casual Dress Day (gold coin

donations) and a Carnival at lunchtime on Thursday

The Arts Evening of Excellence

Friday 18th October

Tickets $5

6.15pm—8.30pm

Limited seats available

Please contact our Front Office staff on

9707 7600 to pre purchase your tickets.

For more information please see page 3.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please note that there was an error in the

CALCULATOR requirement notice in

Newsletter No 12. The correct code for the

calculator is TI-30XB. We apologise for any inconvencience this may have

caused parents.

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Later Years News

AdminNews

There are only a few weeks remaining for later years students. Over the coming weeks students

will be preparing for exams (VCE) and interviews (VCAL). Students and parents should make

sure they have marked the following items on their calendars.

Friday 11th October – FINAL coursework deadline for all Year 12 VCE and VCAL students

Thursday 17th October – Last day of Senior (Year 12) VCAL classes.

Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd October – Senior (Year 12) VCAL graduation interviews. Students

must ensure all library books are returned prior to their final interview.

Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th October – Intermediate (Year 11) VCAL completion interviews.

Tuesday 22nd October – Last day of Year 12 VCE classes. All Year 12 students must clear their

lockers by 4:00pm Tuesday 22nd October

Wednesday 23rd October – Year 12 Picnic day

Thursday 30th October to Friday 22nd November – VCE Unit 3 & 4 final examinations. Students

must ensure they check in with Mrs Hewat (formerly Miss Day) in LY6 at least thirty minutes

prior to the scheduled commencement of their examination.

Friday 1st November – VCE Unit 2 (Year 11) exams commence

Friday 15th November – Year 12 Valedictory evening

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.

Visual Art News

At the end of last term Kambrya College was invited to selected student art work to exhibit in the

South Eastern Art Festival -Great Art Show that was held at Nossal High school. 20 schools in

the southern east region exhibited a vast selection of art work alongside adult artists. All art

work was for sale as well as competing in different categories. We were very proud to select the

following students from years 7-11 to exhibit their work. Ian Erasmus VCAL Studio Art ,

Amanda Bremner G9A, Jay Norris B7A, Declan Hollingworth B7B and Hannah Clark M7A. Ian

Erasmas took the Senior Art prize coming first receiving $250 for his untitled portrait painting

and Hannah Clark was highly commended (2nd) for her self-portrait painting in the senior

section. Well done to all students.

Their work along with other outstanding visual art will be on display at the evening of excellence

Friday 19th October from 6.15-8.30 viewing of the Art work is free

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ART News

Newsletter Title Page 4

Year 8 Tasmania Camp News

During the last week of term 3 (16th & 17th September) two camps of 40 Year 8 students

headed of to Tasmania to experience the Apple Isle.

For many of the students the trip was met with much excitement, and trepidation as for

many it was their first plane ride.

Over the course of the 4 day trip students visited the Cataract Gorge in Launceston,

Hobart, The Port Arthur Historic Penitentiary – during the day and again for a ghost tour

at night, Bruny Island - by Ferry and of course the infamous Cadbury Factory in Claremont

– for many a highlight of the trip!

The camp was based at the Woodfield Centre, and by night students sharpened their trivia

skills, danced the night away with a disco in the chapel, or reflected by the fire.

All staff and students thoroughly enjoyed their time in Tasmania, and have some wonder-

ful stories and experiences to remember the trip for many years to come.

Thanks to Michelle Pezzimenti, Hamish Moffett, Nick Chudoschnik, Neil Paterson and Jo

Chitty for attending camp with a great group of year 8 students!

Kylie Williams

International Programs Coordinator & Camp Coordinator

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Year 8 Tasmania Camp News (Continued)

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Sister School Cultural Visits

Japan A contingent of 15 students participated in a two week cultural visit to Japan from Monday 16th September to

Monday 30th September. Students were escorted by Ms Wastle and Ms Hood. They were welcomed at

Kambrya College’s sister school in Osaka and into the homes of host families for four days, during which time

they participated in daily student life and enjoyed many different activities organised by Sakuranomiya High

School. This included participation in a traditional Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, Japanese cooking, English

classes and afterschool activities. At every challenge the students made us proud; each bravely giving a

speech they had written in Japanese in front of all students and staff from Sakuranomiya High School

The experience was a culinary delight with meals consisting of regional specialties such as Hiroshima style

Okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pancakes), octopus dumplings and natto (fermented soybeans). The group

visited cultural and historically important sites such as the Hiroshima Peace Park, Osaka Castle and the

Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. The students embraced new experiences and took every opportunity to practice their

Japanese whilst shopping and conversing with Japanese school children and local community members. They

were fortunate to see two Geisha in Kyoto and were harassed by some hungry deer in Nara, the first capital of

Japan.

All participants bring home many fond memories of their experiences; both cultural and linguistic.

Additionally the trip provided opportunity for the Kambrya College students to work collaboratively and

develop new friendships.

Germany On Sunday the fifteenth of September ten students, Ms Naidu and Ms Duffus left to fly to Frankfurt

Germany, where the group was met by their host families and two teachers from Altkönigschule in

Kronberg. After settling into their new homes, students were quickly introduced to life in Germany.

Attendance at school, a get together at a local youth club and a visit to the Opel Zoo soon ensured that

students and teachers were made to feel welcome. On the Wednesday students experienced the efficiency of

the German Bundesbahn and the beautiful landscape of Hessen with a trip to Rüdesheim. The group took a

gondola ride up the mountain, over beautiful vineyards and then wandererd up to Assmannshausen for a

chairlift ride down to the banks of the Rhine, followed by a Rhine river cruise back to Rüdesheim. A typical

German lunch and some shopping for souvenirs was the perfect way to finish the day.

Students experienced many different events and one of the highlights of their trip for some was the

attendance of a European League Soccer Match in Frankfurt, where the local heroes, Frankfurt Eintracht,

beat the opposition convincingly. A visit to the Frankfurt Motor show was also a highlight, as was a tour

around the old part of Frankfurt, a visit to local galleries and experiencing the local nightlife in

Schaffenhausen.

Following a typical German bar-b-cue, and emotional farewells from their hosts, Berlin was another highlight.

A visit to the Alexanderplatz and views from the TV tower enabled students to see a panoramic view of Berlin

and a walking tour highlighted the historical sights of Berlin. Madame Tussauds Berlin and shopping along

the famous Ku’damm, were other highlights.

Anyone who is interested in participating in future cultural exchanges in 2014 to China, Japan or Germany,

please contact either Ms Kylie Williams or Ms Joanne Wastle.

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Sister School Cultural Visits (Continued)

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End of Year Activities News

Kambrya 2013 End of Year

Activities

Selection forms including important information on specific events,

dates and payment method is due to the front office by Friday 18th

October.

Activities will sell out quickly so get in quick to avoid missing out!!!!

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Public Notices

Talking About Childhood Asthma Live From The Airways

Presented by The Asthma Foundation of Victoria and Royal Children’s Hospital

Sunday 27th October 2013 4pm - 6pm

FREE! Ella Latham Auditorium, Ground Floor, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne

Ask questions, gain advice on: medications, diagnosis and asthma management from top Respira-

tory Specialists:

A/Prof Sarath Ranganathan Prof Colin Robertson

Dr Jo Harrison Light refreshments will be served and tickets are limited, therefore registrations are essential. Attend the event at the Royal Children’s Hospital OR watch the LIVE Webcast online

Air Pollution and Asthma

School age students and young children with asthma can often have breathing difficulties when exposed to air

pollution. Air

pollution can occur:

Outdoors – smog (made up of nitrogen oxides and ozone), bushfires, cigarette smoke.

Indoors – formaldehydes/resins (some building materials), volatile organic compounds (found in paints, furni-

ture, cleaning

products), cigarette smoke, poorly maintained gas appliances.

The most important way to reduce the impact of air pollution on your child’s asthma to avoid the pollutant com-

pletely if possible.

Stay indoors on high smog days, close windows and external doors

Make sure you have a bush-fire plan if you live in a bushfire prone area

Make sure your child’s asthma is well controlled and that you and your child know what to do if their asth-

ma gets worse

Make sure your gas appliances are serviced regularly by a registered or licensed gasfitter and that there is

adequate ventilation in rooms containing gas appliances

Choose building items, furniture, paints and wood items that are certified to emit low levels of formalde-

hyde and volatile

organic compounds.

For more information about air pollution and asthma, contact The Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800

ASTHMA (278 462) or visit www.asthma.org.au.