Attendance

Hotline

5132 3711

Message from Campus Principals

College Principal University Campus

Anthony Rodaughan Ph: 5132 3800

PO Box 3411

Campus Principals MORWELL BC 3841

Geoff Block EMAIL: kunai.co@edumail.vic.gov.au

Nello Carbone

24 March, 2017

KEY DATES

Mar 30 Parent, Teacher Conversations 3.30pm - 7.30pm

Mar 31 Parent, Teacher Conversations 10am - 1.30pm

Mar 31 End of Term 1

April 18 Start of Term 2

June 22 & 23 Debutante Balls

Nov 24 Year 12 Graduation Dinner

Hello Everyone Well if you blinked you have probably missed it but first term is almost over. We hope that everyone has a great break but it is important to remember, especially if students are in Year 12, that holidays are also a time for study and revision. Some teachers have been talking about running classes so if this is available please take advantage of the offer. Enjoy the holidays, don’t eat too many Easter eggs and we will see you again on Tuesday 18th April.

Attitudes To School Survey

It’s almost that time of the year when we ask all of our students to undertake the Attitudes To School Survey. This survey asks all students to respond to a series of statements about their experiences at school over the last month. Based on the results of the survey most schools will concentrate on the are-as where the students respond that there is a need for improvement. In the past few surveys Kurnai students have responded with some very valuable information that we have then focussed upon to improve. The survey will be completed in Term 2 and generally takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Parent Teacher Conversations

A reminder that Parent Teacher Conversations will be held on Thursday 30th March from 3.30 to 7.30pm and on Friday 31st from 10.00am till 1.30pm. Please book the times through Compass or call the General Office if you are having trouble booking in. Did you know that the Compass app is also available for smart phones?

Attending these conversations and listening to what teachers are saying about your student as well as contributing to the conversation will be of great value to you as well as your child. Please make every effort to attend and the benefits will follow.

Geoff & Nello

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Past Student Lecture

We were lucky to have 2015 DUX, Daniel Blakeley, come back to school to offer tips and tricks to our current Year 12’s. Daniel gave his Top 5 areas to focus on before moving around the library to tutor and talk with students. We love our past students returning to offer advice and support and we were thankful for Daniel giving us his time and returning a week later to offer more tutoring. If you would like to see Daniel’s top tips you can see them at https://findthebestyou.wordpress.com/2017/02/21/past-student-daniel-blakely/

Well Done Hayden

Hayden has been successful in being accepted as a member on the Latrobe City Youth Council. He will be able to hold his position for two years.

Hayden was also successful in being chosen to attend the WEX – Work Experience with Gov-ernment program in Canberra. Hayden will be leaving next week for five days. Whilst in Can-berra he will be going to Parliament house where he will meet and have the opportunity to liaise and ask questions to various ministers. During this time Hayden will also visit the Australi-an Defence Force and Australian Federal Police as well as be involved in other cultural activi-ties.

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Kurnai College Introduces a Statement of Values The Department of Education and Training are committed to promoting healthy, safe and respectful school communities. All

schools are encouraged to adopt a statement of values for their learning community and it was with that in mind that our

College Council ratified a statement of values for Kurnai College at their last meeting.

In doing so Kurnai College recognises the importance of the partnership between schools and parents to support student

learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, ensuring inclusive, safe and orderly

environments for children and young people.

The Statement of Values sets out our behavioural expectations of all members in this school community, including the

principal, all school staff, parents, students and visitors. It respects the diversity of individuals in our school community and

addresses the shared responsibilities of all members in building safe and respectful school communities.

Discrimination, sexual and other forms of harassment, bullying, violence, aggression and threatening behaviour are

unacceptable and will not be tolerated in this school.

Our Statement of Values acknowledges that parents and school staff are strongly motivated to do their best for every child.

Everyone has the right to differing opinions and views and to raise concerns, as long as we do this respectfully as a community

working together.

A full copy of the Kurnai College Statement of Values is included in this newsletter and can be found on Compass or in hard copy at the general office of each Campus of the College.

Art on our Door Step

We are lucky to have such a respected gallery at our door step of our art department. The Switchback Gallery continues to

have artworks on display from a range of local and international artists. Our VCE groups get in and look at each new exhibition

and reflect on what makes a ‘high quality’ artwork.

Last week our Year 11’s and 10’s (pictured) saw the amazing works of Leon De Montignie. His realistically painted street scenes

are so full of stories and so beautifully painted that most of the kids walked around and analysed them for the full hour. It is

free to enter so I recommend other students and families take the time to head up to the Switchback gallery and have a look.

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Career News

Thinking of Agriculture or Veterinary Science? The University of Melbourne offers the only Veterinary Science degree in Victoria, and is one of two Universities offering an agriculture degree (in addition to La Trobe University). If you are thinking of studying either of these degrees at the University of Melbourne you might like to attend the Werribee Open Day and explore your future. Learn more about these degrees, meet some furry and reptilian friends, and feast at the food stalls on the day. Registrations for course lecture times and veterinary hospital tours are essential – RSVP today at RSVP today. Note: due to limited spaces, the veterinary hospital tours are prioritised to current science University students. When: 10am-3pm, Sunday 29 April; Where: Werribee Campus, 250 Princes Hwy, Werribee; Info: info-fvas@unimelb.edu.au. Agriculture offers many job opportunities, in fact, staff at the University of Melbourne point out that there are three jobs in agriculture for every graduate, and many of these happen to be in the city.

New Bachelor of Engineering Practice (Honours) at Swinburne – In a world that is rapidly changing, innovation, agility and creativity are more important than ever. That’s why Swinburne has created this revolutionary new degree. Responding to the needs of industry, this degree is designed to equip engineers of the future with the skills required to meet tomorrow’s challenges. The course is co-created and co-delivered by industry partners, it is designed to mirror a professional workplace, it is project-based and team-oriented. It has a studio environment rather than a traditional classroom, and students are assessed by project outcomes and performance reviews. Traditional majors will not be offered, rather, student will have the opportunity to refine their interests towards industry sectors through the selection of different projects. Team projects will focus on four industry sectors: smart cities, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things and People, and products designed for people. Interested? See: www.swinburne.edu.au/engineering-practice-honours or book an appointment with a student advisor – www.swinburne.edu.au/appointment.

Early Achievers Program at Australian Catholic University (ACU) – Like all other Australian public Universities, ACU is a University open to all of any faith or no faith at all. NOTE: Australia also has a small number of private Universities – eg. Bond University and the University of Notre Dame. ACU has Campuses throughout Australia, including in Melbourne (Fitzroy) and in Ballarat. ACU offers a program known as the Early Achievers Program (EAP). This program allows applicants for ACU to indicate how they have contributed to the community during their lives, and successful applications can lead to an early offer of a place at the University. Applications open online for EAP on Wednesday 26 April and close on Monday 17 July. Offers of places will be made by ACU at the end of August, rather than having to wait

until January to obtain an offer through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre. See: www.acu.edu.au/eap to find out more about how to prepare your application, how to submit it, and how to monitor it NOTE: La Trobe University has a similar program called Aspire. See: www.latrobe.edu.au/aspire for more information.

University of Melbourne News – ADMISSIONS THROUGH THE VICTORIAN TERTIARY

ADMISSIONS CENTRE (VTAC) – The Bachelor of Science (Clearly-In ATAR = 85.00) and the Bachelor of Arts (Clearly-In ATAR 89.30) remain the most popular courses at the University. In total, 7,711 students received offers to study at Melbourne, with just under 2,300 receiving offers for Science and more than 2,000 receiving offers for Arts. More than 450 offers were made for the new Bachelor of Design (Clearly-In ATAR = 88.25) (replaced the Bachelor of Environments).

SCHOLARSHIPS - The University offered 196 Melbourne National Scholarships to applicants achieving an ATAR of 99.90 or more. Nine went to Indigenous students. These scholarships provide a tuition fee-exempt Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) valued up to approximately $30,500 and a $15,000 allowance over the normal duration of an undergraduate degree.

‘ACCESS MELBOURNE’ – The University of Melbourne is committed to providing education opportunities for students from a range of backgrounds. Access Melbourne was established to assist students whose circumstances have prevented them from achieving their best possible ATAR. Students are able to access degrees despite achieving an ATAR below the published Clearly-In rank. The scholarship provides an allowance of $5,000 per year for the duration of the undergraduate course. Students are awarded a guaranteed place if they are from rural areas or are financially disadvantaged.

‘MAKE IT POSSIBLE AT MELBOURNE’ – Would you like to find out more about the University of Melbourne? For some years Melbourne has run a program called ‘Focus on Melbourne’. This program is now known as ‘Make it Possible with Melbourne’. Coming up soon are: 7 April – A Day at Melbourne for Year 12 students (register NOW – see address below); 29 April – Melbourne Veterinary Science Hospital Open Day (Werribee) (register NOW – see address below); 16 May – Make it Possible with Melbourne Biomedicine; 17 May – Agriculture; 18 May Veterinary Science; 23 May – Engineering; 24 May – IT; 30 May – Science; 31 May – Commerce; 6 June – Arts; 7 June – Design; 8 June - Law; 13 June – Music; 20 June - Fine Arts; 7 July – A Day at Melbourne for Year 10 & 11 students. You will need to register to attend these events, and registrations open in April (except for those noted above). For dates for all upcoming events at the University of Melbourne, and to register to attend: https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events.

Reminders:

UMAT applications close 2 June; test 26 July. Information Booklet: http://umat.acer.edu.au

‘INSIDE MONASH’ seminars – Coming up soon: March 28th Pharmacy; April 6th Design and Fine Art, 11th Architecture, 12th Interior Architecture; Register: www.monash.edu/inside-monash

MONASH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DAY – Friday 31 March; Exhibition Space H1.16, Building H, Caulfield Campus; Information: http://www.monash.edu/monash-international-student-experience-day

‘EXPERIENCE LA TROBE’ – Melbourne (Bundoora): 9.30am – 4.30pm, Fri 7 April; Registrations: Experience La Trobe registrations are now open OR for information: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/experience/events/experience-la-trobe-events

WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE - School Holiday Program - Thurs 13 April. Book on-line.

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Career News Contd….

Check out Deakin – Deakin University has four Campuses: at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Waterfront (Geelong) and Warrnambool. Deakin is ranked in the World’s top 50 Universities under 50 years old according to Times Higher Education.

There will be a Medical Imaging, Optometry and Medicine Information Evening for prospective students on 12 April at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. More details next issue.

‘STEP ON CAMPUS’ is a program running during the school holidays. You'll be taken on a 45 minute tour of your chosen campus, where you'll find out more about university life, study areas and be able to gain a feel for the Campus from your tour guide, a current Deakin student. Registration: find more information on dates and locations at: deakin.edu.au/steponcampus.

Year 10’s Invited to Attend Monash University in the Holidays – Monash is once again holding Year 10 Discovery Day. This day provides an opportunity for you to find out about Monash and its degrees, see the Campus, and get your questions answered. It will be an interactive day where you can find out what university holds for you. When: 10am- 2pm, Wednesday 5 April; Where: Robert Blackwood Hall, 49 Scenic Drive, Clayton Campus; Register Now (places are limited): www.monash.edu/year10-day.

Considering a career in Medicine of Dentistry? You need to sit compulsory UMAT on the 26th July 2017. Registrations are open and close on the 2nd of June, 2017. www.umataustralia.com.au

The VEET Program Do you have an interest in working in the Energy Industry? The Victorian Energy, Education and Training Program (VEET) helps students learn about the industry and job opportunities. The program includes information sessions, excursions to AusNet service sites and an organised work placement. If you’re interested please see Kylie or Cherie in Careers.

Congratulations to our Positive Behaviour Support Recipients

Relationships

Thomas HEADON

Work Ethic

Lachlan CHICKEN

Tara FOLEY

Katy HUDSON

Engagement

Olivia CAMPBELL

Connor ROBERTS

Excellence

Nanyin HUANG

Chelsea RADFORD

Shannon FREEMAN

Elizabeth HODGSON

Chelsea KOOTSTRA

Connor ROBERTS

Minnasoda D'AMICO

Blake EWALD

Tara FOLEY

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All Years

Excursion Date Excursion Cost Form & Payment Due

24 Mar Top Arts $5 22 Mar

24 Mar Interschool Senior Tennis $7 21 Mar

24 Mar Wellington Volleyball $7 22 Mar

26 - 29 Mar Licola Wilderness Camp $0 23 Mar

28 Mar Bob Hillman Exam Prep $0 23 Mar

20 - 21 Apr Year 11 Mitchell River Camp $15 30 Mar

24 Apr - 26 June

Every Monday

VCAL Sport Term 2 $54 20 Apr

14 - 17 May Year 12 Outdoor Ed. Mt Arapiles Camp $130 by 28 Mar $100 by 9 May

28 Mar

24 - 28 July Mt Hotham Ski Camp $1165 $250 payment $250 payment $115 payment

24 Apr 24 Apr 22 May 13 June

13 - 22 Sept Year 10 Central Australia Camp $1200 $200 payment $200 payment $200 payment $100 payment

CLOSED 26 Apr 26 May 21 June 26 July

Calendar of Excursions / Camps

A reminder to call our ABSENCE HOTLINE 5132 3711 preferably before 9am if your child is not going to be at school.

This will ensure your child’s absence is recorded correctly and you don’t receive a phone call from our office

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Subject Term 1 Week 8 Week 9

Year 11 Accounting Outcome 1

30/3

Year 12 Biology Photosynthesis

& Respiration

20/3

Year 12 English Analysing Argument 30/3

Year 12 English

Language

Informal

Language

27/3

Year 11 English

Language

Nature &

Functions of

Language

28/3

Year 11 Media Narrative

30/3

Year 11 Psychology Distortions on Perception 20/3

Year 11 Sociology Youth

SACs... Term 1

Hygiene for Teens Puberty causes all kinds of changes in your body. Your skin and scalp may suddenly get oily very easily. Every day it seems you have new hair growing in different places. At times, you seem to sweat for no reason - and you may notice there are odours where you never had them before. What should you do about it? Why it’s important to wash! Staying healthy – reducing rashes and infections

Being clean builds confidence and helps with fitting in

Feeling good about yourself

Body Odour Teenagers develop more sweat glands as they go through puberty and will sweat more.

Bacteria feed off sweat and create body odour.

Regular (everyday) washing and changing clothes (especially underwear) reduces the bacteria and reduces the odour.

Antiperspirant deodorant can also help to reduce unpleasant body odour – remember deodorant does not replace the

need to wash!

Oily Hair The hormones that create acne are the same ones that can make you feel like you're suddenly styling your hair with a

comb dipped in motor oil.

Washing your hair every day or every other day can help control oily hair.

Oral Health Bad breath can be off putting and decrease the individuals confidence

Brushing your teeth twice a day but at least once a day will prevent bad breath

Good oral hygiene can reduce the need to go to the dentist as often

I work Monday, Tuesday and every second Thursday across all the Campuses of Kurnai. Students can organise to see me by

talking to their teachers or the welfare team or email pearse-clark.sarah.l@edumail.vic.gov.au

Sarah – School Nurse

Subject Term 1 Week 1 Week 2

Year 11 Accounting Outcome 2

Part 2, 20/4

Year 12 Biology

Year 12 English

Year 12 English

Language

Year 11 English

Language

Year 11 Media

Year 11 Psychology

Year 11 Sociology

SACs... Term 2

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Short period Homestay families required

Kurnai College will again be hosting short term Chinese Study tours and at this stage we have received confirmation that we have three visiting groups. We are looking for families who would be interested in hosting a Chinese student/s for up to a week.

While at Kurnai, they will be participating in a mix of English Language classes located at the University Campus and immersion

classes at the Junior Campuses. These classes will be followed up by organised afternoon activities within the local area.

The Homestay is to provide a welcoming, nurturing and safe environment for young students, as it will likely be the first time these students have been out of China. If possible, it may pay to consider having two students billeted with your family making it less daunting and easier for you and the students.

Hosting an international student is very rewarding and offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about a new culture and share our Australian way of life. This would be a great opportunity to consider for our students who are currently studying Mandarin or have/will be participating in our trips to China.

Host families are paid a nominal fee of $30.00 per night per student, which is to assist with food, accommodation and transportation as required for students that are living with them.

The estimated dates for these visits are:

19th – 26th July Students from Jiyun Experimental School

30th July – 4th August Students from Kouan Middle School

10th – 16th August Students from Fuzhou Centre for Overseas Studies

If you are interested or want more information please contact Corine Noblet on

(03) 51 323 800 or noblet.corine.j@edumail.vic.gov.au

Or complete the below form and return it your General Office.

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Expression of Interest form

I, ______________________________ parent/s of ____________________________ (student’s name) are interesting in assisting Kurnai College in being a Study Tour Homestay family.

The dates that suit our family are:

[ ] 19th – 26th July [ ] 30th – 4th August [ ] 10th – 16th August

We would like to have: [ ] 1 student [ ] 2 student

[ ] male student/s [ ] female student/s

Or please contact me on this number to get more information ______________________

Expressions of interest are due back in no later than 23rd June, 2017

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS - PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS General News

Whilst Kurnai College is happy to include Community Announcements in our newsletters - please understand Kurnai College is not involved in the organisations or the running of any these community events.

Excellence

‘We do the best we can do’

Relationships

‘We value and respect each other’

Kurnai Pillars

Work Ethic

‘We are committed to working hard’

Engagement

‘We actively participate in our own learning’