Learning Centre Leaders’ Newsletter 8th September 2017Early Years Learning Centre The Education Weeks ended last week with Literacy and Numeracy week and the “Amazing Race”. Thank you to the Middle Years team for coordinating all the activities it was a very successful week. Next week is Planning Week and teachers will be busy preparing for their Term 4 inquiry and continuing with their Teddy Bear Exchange Project with a focus on the Elaborate and Evaluate stage of the inquiry.

News in the PLTs:PLT 1: Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, & 7In PLT 1 students have been learning new words and are reading stories such as “Eric the Postie” and “The Everywhere Bear”. Students have also been learning about using images to retell or comment on the stories read. In Maths Money is the topic of focus with students matching coin amounts and sorting coins based on their amount.

PLT 2: Groups 3, 6, 9, & 10In PLT 2 students have been reading the text “The Very Hungry Bear” and “Mr Archemedis’ Bath” and continuing to explore new words and use them in their writing. In Maths some students are learning about Statistics and creating schedules with other classes focusing on capacity exploring how much something holds.

PLT 3: Groups 8, 11, 12, 13, & 18PLT 3 have been reading the story “The best loved Bear’ and learning to use new words that they have explored in the

story. In writing students have been learning to write about an event. In Maths students are learning about Measurement and comparing objects using direct comparison and exploring the attributes of length.

PLT 4: Groups 16, 17, 20, & 37Students have been reading their own question sentences and learning to ask questions and deliver comment to a small group about their Inquiry topic. In Maths time and fractions is the topic of study with students learning to tell time on a clock and looking at the calendar and get students to identify the day, date and year.

Elaine Quinn, Early Years Team Leader

Last day of term: 22nd Sept Assembly at 9:30am

Early dismissal at 2:30pm

Multimedia Last week we had an excellent time celebrating Literacy and Numeracy Week. Our students were busy making their own games, which included things like rules, instructions, boards, pieces and other resources to play them. This was a collaborative task that saw students working in groups to make their games. Everyone worked really well together and it was great to see the high levels of engagement when the students got a chance to rotate around and play each others games. Thanks to the parents and guardians who were able to make it in to play the games.

Our Inquiry “Adobe Kids Voices” has been going well. This week our students have been learning about Story Boards. They have been watching short clips and using a Story Board to retell these, as well as used a Story Board to make their own story. All of this is learning that they will call upon later on in the Inquiry, when the groups use a Story Board to plan their passion or message. In the area of Mathematics, we have had a big focus on the use of strategies to help with completing subtraction equations. It is fantastic to see how far the students have come over the course of the year.

As we approach Term 4, we would like to give a friendly reminder that it is requirement for students to wear a sun safe hat at school. Although many of our students like baseball hats, unfortunately these hats aren’t sun safe. Before the end of Term we will send home a reminder notice.

Anthony Heffernan, Multimedia Team Leader

Middle Years Learning CentreWhat a fantastic term it has been for learning experiences in Middle Years and across the school! The Book Week theme of ‘Escape to Everywhere’ saw classrooms exploring their imagination through a variety of literacy based activities. These included, read-alouds around the school, character scavenger hunts, colourful door displays, as well as the much loved Book Week dress up! To top it all off, Middle Years participated in a wonderful incursion titled ‘Super Duper’ which brought to life many of the books the students have explore this term!

In Literacy and Numeracy week the whole school participated in The Amazing Race challenge which saw classrooms collaborating to problem solve and earn their group points. Thank you to the parents and caregivers who came to participate in the festivities of the week both supporting and extending your child’s learning. And finally, just a reminder that it’s important your child is wearing the correct school uniform to school every day. If students are wearing an extra jumper due to the cold weather this also needs to be uniform. Enjoy the last few weeks of term!

Alison BalchanMiddle Years Team Leader

Groups 22, 23, 24 & 25Welcome to another exciting week! Last week was Literacy & Numeracy week and PLT 2 would like to thank all the parents/ carers who came in for the Maths Challenge rotation that was held in Groups 22, 23, 24 and 25! A great time was had by everyone! We are always encouraging parents to come in and see what their child is learning about at school and to join in on the fun that we have at Warringa Park!

It is almost time for PLT 2 to send off their stuffed toy classmate to their exchange school. Classes have been getting their stuffed toy ready for their big journey; the toys from Groups 22 and 23 will be travelling to Ascot Vale School and the toys from Groups 24 and 25 will be travelling to The Rainbow Centre in Singapore! Everyone is very excited to receive their exchange student and look forward to learning about them! Have a wonderful week.Olivia

Groups 19, 39, 40, 41 & 42Well, week 8 got off to a big start this week with the Super Dooper theatre group incursion. The play we saw was about a boy who used his imagination to bring storybook characters to life and his battle against Doctor Dismal. Our classes thoroughly enjoyed wathching the show which included books we shared in Book Week as well as the themes of resilience, feedom and friendship.

We have also been learning about measuring volume and capacity this week using diffferent materials - water, blocks, rice and beans. We have been working out which containers hold more or less and comparing them.

Our shared class text this week was “The Great Big Mean Dust Bunny”. We have been using it to learn about reading letter sounds in workds and making workds that rhyme.

Later Years WPSThere were lots of smiles in Later

Years this week from students

participating in a range of fun

experiences. As part of one elective

students practised their bowling skills

when they headed down to 10 Pin

Bowling, putting their skills to the test

and express ing the s taf f that

attended. Other students participated

in Upcycling games which were

organised and prepared by students

who got creative using recyclable

materials. Students also worked hard

d e v e l o p i n g t h e i r l i te ra c y a n d

numeracy skills and celebrated their

achievement as part of Literacy and

Numeracy week.

We would like to thank Christina who has been teaching

group 34 in Abby's absence. Christina has done a

tremendous job this term building positive relationships

with students and colleagues, maintaining a welcoming

and positive environment in the classroom, presenting

quality lessons and providing fun and creative

experiences for student. It is evident in the students

smiles and laughter that Christina has made a positive

impact in group 34. Thank you Christina for showing

such dedication and commitment during your time in

Later Years.

BRC NewsYesterday the Bethany Road and Later Years Learning centres celebrated the Wyndham Learning Festival by hosting our Spring Market. All of the Later Years students took part in some aspect of the day from leading upcycled games, serving coffee and yummy cafe goodies, photography, selling plants, drumming, teaching how to use the spheros, DJing and selling Cayley creations products and textiles making. It was wonderful to see the collaboration from all of the Later Years staff and students. There was a lot of work behind the scenes from teachers and ES staff and I would like to thank everyone for their contribution. Thank you to the parents and special guests who supported this Later Years event. I look forward to further spring markets across the Later Years.

Danielle BarclayAssistant PrincipalLater Years

News from Katarnya...The past two weeks have been very exciting at the Bethany Road Campus. Year 8 and 9 had a Robotics incursion in which they got to build their own motorised robot. The robot’s purpose was to grab a small basketball and drop it in a hoop. Students had fun getting hands on with the different parts to build something that would achieve the desired result.

Bowling has begun this week for interschool sports for some students. This sport has allowed students the opportunity to participate that have not yet had a chance to join in the interschool sporting events. They are all excited to take part.

Tuesday the 5th of September students and staff opened the campus to friends, family and the public for the Wyndham Learning Festival. All Later Years Campuses came together to showcase just how talented our students are. There were products available for purchase, a Café with a variety of food and coffee for purchase. Workshops were run demonstrating textiles, coding and spheros, stencil art, drumming, gardening, games and more. Much fun was held by all and it was great seeing so many members of our community attend.

Katarnya

Work ExperienceBRCDanielLast term I worked at Coles in the bakery department. I did five days and worked from nine to five. On Monday I was so tired but I started to getting used to it by Friday. I liked working there because I learnt how to make donuts and different types of bread. Some of the things I did was food handling and put food in the

shelf stacking food in contained

KianLast term I worked in Coles and I started at 9 to 5 I worked for 5 days the duties I did was cleaning, stocking shelves, crusher, labelling numbers onto the shelves and I worked in the bakery department.

I had to put the labels on the bread and I also had to label the cookies and we had to pack it into a plastic container we also had to get the cookies out of the freezer and we had to put it on to a tray then we had to put it into the oven.

and I also worked in the food and produce department I had to wipe down the shelves. The skills I learned was customer service, following instructions and working in a team.

VCAL Student ReportsOn Monday we go sailing at Albert Park Lake. We put on our life jackets to go on the sailing boat. We go around the island. Last week I sailed on my own. I found it easy but there were no wind it was very slow. (By Kyaw Min Tun)

On Tuesday I do volunteering at BlackWood outdoor education centre.We meet at Warringa Park School and then we travel by school bus to Blackwood. It takes an hour to there. At Blackwood the jobs that I do are: raking leaves, demolishing an old shed, wood stacking, and general maintenance. I work hard at Blackwood. My favourite job is raking leaves. Sometimes we get to do archery when we finish our work. I like the program.(From Kue Gay)

On Tuesdays, We go to Vinnies in Altona North to do volunteering. We rotate clothes which had a coloured tag (either red, blue, yellow, or green), we sort clothes from ladies, men and children, we hang them on coat hangers, We put clothes with stains, holes, or rips into the overseas bin. We sort toys, bric-a-brac and other used and household items. At the start of our day, we get a book from Bob, the store manager to sign in and sign out at the end of the day. My favourite job from Vinnies is sorting clothes from the bags because some people used to wear them for years and years. I’ve made up one rule in Vinnies is “No silly noises allowed because it could distract other people who are trying to work”. I like working in Vinnies because it’s a good op shop to go to. And maybe next time, I would like to work in Salvos store in Hoppers Crossing. (By Anthony)

VCAL NewsVCAL students’ access to work experience placements continues to grow and this term we have more students participating in individual placements one day a week at a variety of work places, industries and community organizations. I have had the opportunity to visit a number of students doing work experience recently and I have been very pleased with how well prepared they have been and how committed they have been towards having a successful placement. Special mention must go to two of our students Ranka and Ella who have received very positive reports from their respective work place employers and they have been successful in gaining employment from these placements. Well done Ranka and Ella.

We were recently informed that students undertaking a traineeship with SecondBite will be receiving a letter regarding the organisation relocating to a new premises as of Term 4. We are working closely with SecondBite to try to ensure that the change of venue does not cause too much disruption to our students enrolled in this program and to support the students to finish their certificate program in warehousing this year.

Finally, congratulations to all VCAL staff and students who took part in the Spring Market that took place at our Campus this week. The market had a very positive feel and there was a real sense of pride with students showcasing the work and programs that they have been working on this year. There was a lot of very positive collaboration that took place from students across all campuses and when reflecting on the day, there were many students who commented that there should be more opportunities like this or perhaps we should do something like the Spring Market every term!

Reminders/Important Dates:Real Industry Job Interviews: 12 SeptemberYear 12 Graduation 13th December

Natalie Alekesjevs, VCAL Team Leader

From the Students...On Fridays I go to Cayleys Road to do my work experience. I help Tanya with laminating, printing, making posters, looking after the wheelchair students, I help with tidying Tanya’s office and helping with lunches. I learn how to help students with different disabilities, I am also learning how much work teachers have to do. In the morning I get to school in the car with Chrissy and of an afternoon I get home on the bus towards Werribee Station, the bus comes every 40 minutes. I start work experience at 10:00am and finish at 2:30pm. I have been doing this work experience all of Term 3 and will continue to help in Term 4. (From Ella)

On Thursday I go to the Automotive in Docklands.When we go to Automotive we wear our PPE Personal Protective Equipment with overalls and high vest. Last week, I used a soldering iron and we need to be very careful if it’s very very hot. We put soldered wires that they needed to be put together into a circuit. I used different colours of wires. We used the colours to match the colour in the correct circuit where they should go.And when the soldering wires were done they need to be cleaned up by drying with a small sponge and tiding the workshop. (By Avash)

On Wednesday I go to 100 Montague Street for cooking in Hospitality. Last week we cooked fried rice. The ingredients where red and green capsicums, carrots, onions, celery, spring onion and chickens. I diced red and green capsicums, celery and spring onion and scraped a carrot. Me and Noah roasted the chicken and other students grilled the chicken and make poach chicken, I fried carrots, red and green capsicums, onion, celery and rice. I put fried rice and put poach, grill and roast chicken in the bowl and mix them together. It was delicious and I wish I can cook fried rice at home. (by Jimmy)

News from Cayleys Road Campus...We planned for, we prepared for, we went, we worked, we participated, we collaborated, we had a great morning at the Spring Market celebrating the Wyndham Learning Festival.We celebrated…….

Year 12 Transition studentsThere are now 2 things to do:

1.Contact Monica of your decision. 2.Contact the service you have chosen and undertake their enrolment process.

Good luck everyone!

Monica Cooper, CRC Team Leader

Save  the  date.  

Year 12 Graduation. CRC and VCAL.

Wednesday 13th December, 2017.

Grand Star Receptions.

499 Grieve Pde, Altona North.

$51 per head. 3 course meal.

Soft drinks available.

Neat Semi Formal Dress.

Student Voice & Leadership ProgramsThis week we celebrate the amazin work of our student leaders. Each week students show cas their leadership skills through their focused work in programs across the school. some of these programs we would like to highlight this fortnight include:

VCAL STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE & MENTORING (By Sarah Beaton)

Every Friday I come to Warringa Park School for work experience where I work in the prep class. In prep class I help the students with their reading and writing.

At lunchtime I run a girls group where we help students build their friendship and self-esteem. One of the activities we do is jewellery making and drtawing. We make bracelets and necklaces.

On August 18 I helped out with the fun run that was held in the gym. I had to help the students with the actibities.

SRC PIE NIGHT

This year we had a group of students volunteer after school to help set up and prepare for our annual Father’s?Significant male Pie Night. Students set up activities, served pies and welcomed everyone on the night. It was a great event and we thank the following students for staying behind and helping: Ethan, Jaxen, Taylor, Nikkitta, Jorja, Madisyn, Emma Paige, Kaesarn, Broadie and Jayden.

The night was a huge success and we thank the SRC for making this night possible. A special thanks to Kylie and Bev who were our parent volunteersand contributed to the night being a wonderful event. Thank you also to the staff: Marie, Caitriona, Rachael, Andrew, Tim and Stacey who also stayed behind after school and helped.

Father’s Day Pie Night

Message from Nurse NicoleImmunisations: The Wyndham City Council will be visiting our school and immunising students with 2004 Birthdates. Please note: some 2004 birthdates were completed last year.

Round 3 (Fri) 20th Oct 2017 HPV 11.15am

Epilepsy Plans: Please ensure epilepsy plans are taken to your next Neurologist appointment and signed by the neurologist and yourselves. I like to keep these plans as current and relevant as possible. If any student has a recent seizure please contact me, so I can update their plans.

Emergency Medication: I have now sent home letters to parents highlighting the expiry dates of Emergency Medication ie. Epipens & Midazolam. Please ensure that you update these medications as soon as possible.

Asthma Plans: With the winter months now approaching please ensure your student has a current Asthma Plan. New Asthma Action Plans can be obtained from the First Aid Room.

Medication: As per school policy we ask parents to commence all new medication over the weekend or holidays. So this can be closely monitored for any possible allergic reactions or side effects. We appreciate your cooperation regarding this. If you have any questions regarding medication or need your child to take medication at school please contact me. Please note:• All medication needs to be in the original packaging with child’s name, dose and time on the box.• If medication is being transported in students bags please contact the school as soon as possible, so we can remove the medication. Chaperones can secure school bags whilst on the bus but must not be used as a courier. • If at all possible directly handing over the medication at reception or myself would be appreciated. Donations: I would like to request donations of track pants, shorts Long Sleeve T-Shirts and T-shirts of all sizes. Many of our students do require additional clothing through the day. Please be mindful of this and pack additional clothes for your student.

If your student does come home with additional clothes please wash and return to the school, so that other students can benefit. Nicole

Aspect Positive Behaviour Support

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ABN 12 000 637 267 W www.autismspectrum.org.au E AspectTherapyVic@autismspectrum.org.au P 1800 ASPECT (1800 277 328)

Aspect Positive Behaviour Support Program August - November 2017 workshops in Victoria

Highly successful, contemporary, evidence-based, autism specific, Positive Behaviour Support Workshops for parents and carers of children and young adults

who are diagnosed with Autism, aged between 6–25 years and living at home.

Register ONLINE at www.autismspectrum.org.au via the ‘Events & Workshops’ section of our website.

Where? When?

The Aspect PBS workshop is a 3 day workshop run over 3 consecutive days

The Brownstone Café & Functions

Wednesday, 2 August 2017 - Friday, 4 August 2017 Brimbank Rd

EAST KEILOR VIC 3033

Greensborough RSL Wednesday, 9 August 2017 - Friday, 4 August 2017 111 Main St

GREENSBOROUGH VIC 3088

Pakenham and District Golf Club Tuesday, 15 August 2017 - Thursday, 17 August 2017 Oaktree Drive (cnr Princes Hwy & Oaktree Drv)

PAKENHAM Victoria 3801

Mercure North Melbourne Tuesday, 29 August 2017 - Thursday, 31 August 2017 Cnr Flemington Rd & Harker St

NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051

Wangaratta Turf Club

1-15 Racecourse Rd Wednesday, 13 September 2017 - Friday, 15 September 2017

WANGARATTA VIC 3677

Horsham RSL Tuesday, 24 October 2017 - Thursday, 26 October 2017 36 McLachlan St

HORSHAM VIC 3400

Quest Abbotsford Wednesday, 15 November 2017 - Friday, 17 November 2017 611 Victoria St

ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067

Registrations will close one week prior to the workshop if minimum numbers have not been reached and the workshop will be cancelled.

Registration numbers are capped at a maximum of 20 participants and once reached the workshop will close for registrations.

Aspect PBS Workshops in Victoria are FREE and open to parents and carers who meet the eligibility criteria stated above. Professionals must be accompanying a registered eligible parent or carer to meet eligibility for attendance at these workshops.

16 Sept - 8 Oct 2017

FREE!IT’S ALL

Register online at:

www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/

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Wyndham’s Building Blocks Community Leadership program - ‘Raising Wyndham’s 8-12 year old children

“It takes a village to raise a child”

If you are a parent, carer, grandparent or are interested in raising children 8-12 years of age then this program is for you.Wyndham’s Building Blocks Community Leadership Program - Raising Wyndham’s 8-12 year olds’ is about exploring the development of Wyndham’s community to support community leaders to develop a municipality that assists the future of Wyndham’s 8-12 year old children.So enrol if you want to help local people feel that where they live is; • safe, friendly and supportive; • a place which puts families at the centre of everything; • where everybody knows each other; • where people have a voice in Wyndham’s future; • where you and other neighbours know of each other’s gifts; and, • where new community possibilities emerge

“By recognising people’s gifts, talents and skills, the neighbourhood that you live, work or play is a treasure chest of opportunity. By putting these gifts together in many different ways, we open the chest and use its riches.” “John McKnight (2013) Community builder and academic

The term IV program will be on Monday evenings commencing Monday 9 October until Monday 4 December 2017 (inclusive) from 6.00pm start until 9.30pm finish

The link to apply is; https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/buildingblocksraising812yroldsInviting applications from people 18+ who live, work, study, volunteer or play in Wyndham

Warringa UpdatesDates for the diary:Term 3: 17th July to 22nd September 2017, Early dismissal last day at 2:30pm18 Sep: School Council meets

Term 4: 9th October to 22nd December 20176 Nov: Curriculum Day - no students at school7 Nov: Public holiday13 Nov: School Council meets24 Nov: Volunteers Afternoon Tea8 Dec: Year 10 Formal12 Dec: School Council meets13 Dec: Year 12 Graduation19 Dec: Whole school Arts FestivalEarly dismissal last day at 1pm

Parent Tours 2017:These are the dates for school tours from 9:30-11am:Early Years14th September, 19th October, 16th NovemberMiddle Years: 12th October

Access Travel PassAccess Travel Pass is available for people with a permanent disability. It is free travel regardless of whether it has been touched on or off. You can use it on train, bus, vline. You will need to demonstrate through a health professional that you:• have a condition, • that it is permanent, • that you cannot consistently and independently touch on and off their myki.

You will need to be able to travel without physical assistance to board public transport.

Application forms are available from ptv.vic.gov.au.