The St. Arnaud Secondary College

Weekly Newsletter 26th April, 2019

St. Arnaud Secondary College is a Child Safe School.

Lest We Forget

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Principal’s Report

Students will be undertaking a One on One interview with an external consultant to obtain

the results from the online survey they undertook prior to the Easter holidays.

Parents are welcome to come along to the interview. The days and times are indicated below.

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday

8:30-9:15

9:15-10:00

10:00-10:45

11:00-11:45

11:45-12:30

12:30-1:15

1:45-2:30

2:30-3:15

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Reynolds, Careers Coordinator.

Year 9 Career Advisory Individual Student meetings

Welcome Back

Welcome back to Term 2, 2019. I hope that everyone had a safe and happy break which included

the Easter long weekend. This first week is a bit of a disjointed week missing Easter Monday and

Thursday’s ANZAC Day Public Holiday, so this newsletter will be a brief one which reflects the week

that has been.

ANZAC Day

On Wednesday afternoon we held our ANZAC service at the College where all students got to pay

their respects to those who have fought, been injured or paid the ultimate price so we can live in

the country that we have. This was followed on Thursday with our School Captains taking part in

the St. Arnaud service – laying a wreath and presenting speeches at the service at the RSL Hall. All

of our students did an excellent job representing our College on the day – Well Done.

Project Rockit

Next Monday, the St. Arnaud Learning Alliance has been able to secure Project Rockit for students

and the community. Project Rockit is focussed on cyber safety – especially for teenagers – and are

experts in their field. Students in Years 7 to 10 will be having sessions with the Project Rockit Team

throughout the day.

I would encourage all parents and grandparents to attend the community session at 6:30 to 8pm at

the Town Hall. The session will give many practical ways in which to help keep your children safe

online and what to look out for. I am sure it will be a very informative evening for all of us, especial-

ly as parents.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

This year we have been able to secure tickets for the theatre production of “Charlie and the Choc-

olate Factory” which is a well-known story. Expressions of interest are open with the cost of the trip

being $90. At this stage we have sought 20 tickets, so for students to secure a place on the trip, we

will require your name and a $50 deposit. Tickets will be allocated on a first-in-first served basis.

Parent Teacher Interviews 7th May

Parents are invited to come to the school to meet with your child's teachers and Year Level Coordi-

nator.

Compass will walk you through the booking process but if have any questions or issues please don't

hesitate to contact Vanessa McCormick on 54 951 811 during regular school hours.

Year 12 Classes will be running throughout the day.

We look forward to seeing you at our Parent Teacher Interview day.

Tony Hand

Principal

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Year 9/10 Melbourne Camp

Action packed, freedom but

not enough down time were

some of the experiences on

the Melbourne camp. Prior

to the holidays 27 Year 9 and

10 students, along with Mr

Hand, Mrs Medlyn and Mrs

Jackson bused it down to

Melbourne for 4 days of met-

ropolitan life style.

Our first stop was ArtVo at

Docklands. This is the place

to visit if you wish to be liter-

ally immersed in Art, travel

the world and be projected

into fantasy land. Some of

us were able to squeeze in a bit of shopping at Docklands. Our next stop was to deliver our bags to

our accommodation in South Yarra and then grab our first train to Melbourne Central. Here we partici-

pated in Laser Tag, Pool, Bowling and finishing off the activities with many choices from the food court.

Some of us were able to squeeze in a bit of shopping at Melbourne Central. From there we walked

down the street and around the corner to the Old Melbourne Goal. We were given a one-man

spooky and yet interesting performance of previous life in the goal and the events of Ned Kelly’s hang-

ing. We then cautiously made our way back to our accommodation on the subway train.

The next day we again trained it to RMIT where we were given an insight into the different pathways

that can be taken at the University, as well as the social life involved on Campus. There are numerous

options for further study involving University pathways as well as TAFE or a combination of both. Here

we participated in the RMIT Amazing Race with Jess, Johanna, Georgia and Emily coming out victors.

Next it was our own Amazing Race around Melbourne CBD. Here we were left to our own devices to

navigate the hustle and bustle of Melbourne people, trams and trains. In our groups we found our way

to the Yarra River, Flinder Street Station and Federation Square – where some of us sang an interesting

variation of John Denver’s ‘Country Roads’ to the Fed Square audience, and eventually it was on to

the MCG. We had a magnificent tour of the MCG and participated in the MCG sports and museum

activities. Some of us were able to squeeze in a bit of shopping at the MCG. Next it was on to the So-

da Rock Café and Jam Factory cinema. Here we watched a teary chick flick or the recent Marvel

movie.

The next day saw the French students take off with Mrs Bourchier to view the annual French film while

the rest of us visited the Salvation Army and donated the many goods supplied from St Arnaud Sec-

ondary College. We then travelled to the Zoo, with the French students rejoining us, for a relaxing af-

ternoon amongst the animals. Some of us blended in nicely. Next was either back to the motel or on-

to a DFO visit at South Warf. Some of us chose to rest our feet while others were able to squeeze in a

bit of shopping at South Warf. The Eureka Sky Deck was next and it provided an opportunity for us to

get our bearings and view Melbourne during daylight, sunset and at nighttime. We then came down

from the high skys and made our way to the Southbank food court. We took tram 86 and headed

back to South Yarra for the night.

Our final day saw us pack up and walk to our bus. Mr Hand provided the music from our accommo-

dation to the Queen Victoria Market – thank goodness it was only a short journey. Some of us were

able to squeeze in a bit of shopping at the market or experience the grand varieties of food while oth-

ers had exhausted their wallets. After all of this we then headed for home with our new sneakers,

woolly socks, Harry Potter pictures and a minute sense of Melbourne reality.

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WE WANT OUR STUDENTS TO TELL US WHAT THEY THINK!

We value student voice as a means to improving student engagement,

wellbeing, and quality instruction, and are conducting a survey to find

out what your child thinks of our school. The Attitudes to School Survey is

an annual student survey offered by the Department of Education and

Training to assist schools in gaining an understanding of students' per-

ceptions and experience of school. Our school will use the survey results

to plan programs and activities to improve your child's schooling experi-

ence.

All students at our school will participate in the survey. Your child will

complete the survey online during school hours using a purpose-built se-

cure online survey tool. It is important to note that we are not in any

way “testing” your child. Your child has the right to refuse or withdraw

from the survey at any point before, during, or after completion of the

survey.

Your child will be provided with a unique login to complete the survey.

The student login is an assigned identifier that may be used to link data

for statistical and research purposes only. All responses to the survey are

kept anonymous in the response file. Personal identification data will not

be recorded in the survey response file. This ensures that the confidenti-

ality of your child’s responses is protected at all times.

This year the Attitudes to School survey will be conducted at our school

over the period Wednesday 8 May to Wednesday 22 May. The survey

only takes up to 20 minutes to complete and occurs during your child's

class time.

The survey results will be reported back to the school before the end of

Term 2. All survey data that is made available in reports are for groups of

students only so that no individual student can be identified. Data sup-

pression rules are used for schools with low student numbers per year lev-

el.

If you would like more information, please call me at the College or visit:

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/management/

improvement/Pages/performsurveyat.aspx

Vanessa McCormick

Assistant Principal

A Note from the GP in School Program

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A reminder that the Doctor and Nurse are at school every Tuesday 10am-2pm. You can book an

appointment through Rosanne Chapman, or by simply dropping into the clinic. Parents are

encouraged to attend; however, students are more than welcome to come on their own.

With the cold and flu season upon us, here is some helpful

information about “the Flu”

Influenza (the flu)

Influenza, commonly called the flu, is an infection caused by a strain of the influenza virus. It mainly

affects the nose, throat and lungs, although it can involve other parts of the body. In healthy children it

is much like a bad cold. Antibiotics are not helpful for influenza because antibiotics do not treat

viruses. Your child will only be prescribed antibiotics if they are suspected to also have a bacterial

infection.

Signs and symptoms of influenza

Influenza usually begins with a sudden fever and at least two of the following symptoms:

aches and pains

headache

cough or noisy breathing

sore throat and runny nose

low energy

nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhoea.

How is influenza spread?

Influenza is very infectious. It can spread through the air by coughing and sneezing, and by touching

objects that have been in contact with saliva or mucus from an infected person. A person with

influenza is contagious from the day before symptoms begin until a few days after.

Good hygiene reduces the chance of getting influenza or passing it to others. Good hygiene includes:

regularly washing hands thoroughly

not sharing cups or cutlery

encouraging children to cough or sneeze into their elbow

using tissues instead of hankies – teach your child to throw tissues into the bin as soon as they

have used them and to wash their hands afterwards.

If your child has influenza, keep them home until they are well again.

Influenza vaccine (the flu-shot)

The influenza vaccine is the most effective way to reduce the chance of your child becoming sick with

influenza. The vaccine can be given to any child over six months of age. It is voluntary, but

encouraged for everyone, especially those with chronic conditions such as Asthma. You can get it

from your GP. Children aged 6mth-5yo are eligible to receive it free through the Northern Grampians

Shire.

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Notices

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Project Rockit

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Careers and Pathways

TheConocoPhillips Science Experience is a fun 3 or 4 days of science activities designed for Year 9 and 10 students. Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work. The program takes place in over thirty-five universities and tertiary institutions, within many different laboratories and lecture theatres (many are held during school holiday periods). Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. The program also provides information about further studies in science, technology and engineering. It highlights the wide range of careers that allow students to pursue their interest and abilities in the sciences. For further information including location and dates please visit:

https://www.scienceexperience.com.au/about-the-program

Glass and glazing tradespersons cut, shape and install glass used in windows, doors and mirrors. They may also prepare and install glass used for structural purposes in residential, commercial and high-rise buildings.

Duties & Tasks interpret drawings and plans or measure

the space to determine the amount of glass required

lay sheets of glass onto glass cutting tables and score (mark) the surface of the glass using a variety of glasscutters

remove excess glass with notched tools or glass pliers

cut, drill and notch holes in glass with diamond-tipped cutters and drills

remove broken glass and mirrors and prepare surfaces for reglazing

smooth and polish edges on a grinding or bevelling wheel

fit the glass using putty, chemical compounds or rubber strips into timber, steel and aluminium frames

assemble and secure parts of pre-made glass units, such as shop fittings, display cases and shower enclosures

install metal window and door frames into which glass panels are fitted, such as for shower screens and sliding doors

fabricate aluminium for domestic and commercial applications, and fit and install on site

inscribe decorative edges on glass and mirrors

create drawings using computer-aided design systems

read diagrams, drawings or specifications to determine job requirements.

Related Careers Brick layers and Stonemasons Wall and Floor Tilers Insulation and Home improvement installers

Future Growth Strong

For further information visit: https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/careers-guide/browse/glass-and-glazing-tradesperson

Mrs Rebecca Reynolds Careers Co-ordinator

Sue Clay Pathways Co-ordinator - NCLLEN Email: pathways@ncllen.org.au

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Term 2 Semester 1

Sun-Mon 28-29 Year 12 OED—Torquay Camp

Mon 29 VSSS Rehearsal

Year 11 Legal Studies Excursion—Melbourne

Project Rockit

MIPS

Tues-Fri 30-3 Year 9 Career Interviews

May Wed 1 Year 7 Immunisations

Year 10 Immunisations

Tues 7 Parent /Teacher Interviews

Thurs 9 Year 10 Road Safety Period 1 & 2

Fri 10 Year 11/12 PDT Top Designs Excursion

Mon 13 House Cross Country

Tues-Thurs 14 NAPLAN

Wed 15 Year 11 OED—Mt Arapiles

School Council 5.30pm

Thurs 16 Year 12 P.A.R.T.Y Excursion

MIPS

Mon 20 NCD Cross Country

MIPS

Wed 22 Year 11 Fit 2 Drive Period 1-4

Fri 24 Pupil Free Day—Network Conference-Horsham

Mon 27 Year 11 Biology Ecolinc

Wed 29 MIPS

June Mon 3 MIPS

Tues 4 LMR Cross Country

Mon 10 Queens Birthday Holiday

Tues-Fri 11-14 Exam Week Year 9-11

Wed 12 GAT

Mon 17 MIPS

Fri 21 TRY a VET day Year 10’s

Tues 25 VSSS Rehearsal

Thurs-Fri 27-28 Year 10 Pre-Driver Ed—Charlton

Fri 28 Last Day of Term 2.30pm dismissal