term 1 week 5 24th february 2016 - wedderburn college · fri 26th keys please presentation, year 10...

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PO Box 20

15-29 Hospital Street

Wedderburn Victoria 3518

Tel No. (03) 5494 3011

Fax No. (03) 5494 3516

e-mail: [email protected]

website: www.wedderburn-college.vic.edu.au

Term 1 Week 5 24th February 2016

The Newsletter is designed to offer an information service to the parents of Wedderburn College students and local people interested in Education.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Families are reminded as part of the Victorian Government’s

drought assistance package, Wedderburn College students are

eligible for a drought assistance payment. A “one off”

amount of $375 per student is available to be used for

educational expenses for the direct benefit of your child.

This payment cannot be cashed if in credit by the end of the

year. It will be rolled over as a credit.

Nominations for School Council close today Wednesday

February 24th at 4.00pm. If there are more nominations than

vacancies an election will be held.

Over the Christmas break a number of maintenance and

building works occurred. Block A, the wing including the

science and wood technology rooms was repaired and painted

externally and now looks much more presentable with a fresh

coat of paint. The bike shed was relocated to the Chapel

Street entrance of the school and a number of maintenance

and garden tasks were undertaken by Nick Chalmers.

The construction of a shed to store archives, HPV, Hands on

Learning and other outdoor technical learning equipment was

completed on the old basketball court area and the Year 12

portable building was removed. In the coming days tanks will

be installed to catch the rain water from the shed (let’s hope we get plenty). The classrooms and corridor of Block A will

be painted in the Easter and July holidays and we hope to complete some landscaping around the shed with a mix of

active and quiet spaces for students.

The plans for the refurbishment of the office, staff and library areas we received funding for back in 2014 are moving

forward and we are hoping tenders might be called for in June or July. Watch this space.

It’s important to have a place to work and recreate that is safe, comfortable and conducive to learning. All of these

repairs and improvements help students and staff to feel proud of our workplace.

Assessment and Reporting

The first set of continuous reports including progress reports on student work habits will become available to parents and

students over the coming week. Parents and students can access these reports on Compass management system.

The reports will involve feedback and feed forward on how your child is progressing in each of their classes. I would

encourage parents and students to read these reports as they give a focus for your child’s learning and how they can

make further progress.

The progress reports will become live on Monday 29th February. Progress reports give parents feedback on their child’s

work habits.

Continuous reports were introduced to the College last year to give more timely feedback to parents and students on

learning progress.

DATELINE Feb

Fri 26th Keys Please presentation, Year 10

Look After Your Mates presentation, Yr 12

Mon 29th Duke of Ed Excursion

Progress Reports available on COMPASS

Whole School Assembly, 2pm

Mar

Wed 2nd NCD Triathlon

Fri 4th Wedderburn College Photo Day

Tue 8th “Picnic” Performance Year 7-12

MIPS in attendance

Thu 10th Responsible Pet Ownership, Prep-Grade 6

Fri 11th MIPS in attendance

Mon 14th Labour Day Holiday

Thurs 17th Grade 5/6 Day trip to Bendigo

LMR Swimming Swan Hill

VCE/VCAL Learning Conversations

Mon 21st College Council

Wed 23rd MIPS in attendance

Thurs 24th Last Day Term 1, dismissal at 2:30pm

Fri 25th Good Friday

April

Mon 11th Student Free Day

Tues 12th 2nd school term starts


Preps making Mrs Wishy Washy Puppets with their Grade 6 Buddies

If parents are unable to access the reports on Compass from home they are welcome to use the computer facilities at the

college. If parents are able to ring ahead we will have a staff member available to assist you in accessing Compass. Also

on Wednesday 2nd March there is a Compass information and training session commencing at 5.30pm at the College

for any parents who want to learn more about the Compass system.

COLLEGE ASSEMBLY

The first College whole school assembly will take place next Monday 29th February at 2pm in the KLC. All parents and

community members are most welcome to attend the assembly.

Margaret-Anne Wright, Principal

P-6 NEIGHBOURHOOD

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Monday 29th February - Whole School Assembly 2pm in KLC

Friday 4th March - School Photo Day

Thursday 10th March - Responsible Pet Ownership Visit

Thursday 17th March - Grade 5/6 Bendigo Excursion

Thursday 24th March - Last Day of Term

Miss Julie Martin, P-6 Neighbourhood Leader


YEAR 7-10 NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS VICROADS - KEYS PLEASE - YEAR 10 This Friday Year 10 and 12 students will be having road safety presentations from VicRoads.

Year 10: Keys Please Session Friday 26th February 2016, 11:30am

Lessons from the Road Online Parent Resource: There are also resources available for parents. To access the resource

online go to is www.vicroads.vic.gov.au and search "Lessons from the Road”. The videos can also be watched on

http://www.youtube.com/user/vicroads

SCHOOL FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP UPDATE Our intrepid travellers at Gnurad-Gundidj for the School of Student Leadership took off and successfully completed one

of their big “expos” (Expedition) recently. All reports are that they are having a great time. What an amazing

opportunity for our students.

Richard Dougall, Year 7-10 Neighbourhood Leader

YEAR 11-12 NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

Our Year 11 and 12 students have certainly been busy this past week. After a few weeks of organisation and orientation,

classes have hit the ground running and assessments are beginning to take place. Please make sure that you log onto

Compass and check with your student to ensure they have completed and submitted all required learning tasks.

Our VCAL students had a magnificent few days in Ocean Grove last week, spending three days together bonding and

setting goals for the year ahead. Everyone had a fantastic trip, with their visit to The Gordon Institute being a particular

highlight. I would like to extend a big thank you to Mr Mark Gretgrix, Mrs Carolyn Stewart and Ms Annette Mcnamara

who accompanied our students for the duration of their trip.

Our Year 12 students will attend a safe driving program run by Vic Roads this week, which focuses on safe driving,

legislation and being a responsible friend. This timely, important presentation is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on our

responsibilities behind the wheel and make sure that we “look after our mates”.

All Year 11 and 12 students should have touched base with their Advocate teacher by this stage of the term. If you

haven’t had a meeting, please make sure to arrange one as soon as possible. Remember, Advocates are able to support

you with organisation, study skills, time management and a whole range of other things. An official Advocate lunch will

be held next Monday, the 29th of February in the KLC foyer – we look forward to seeing you all then.

CALLING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

*Year 11 students invited to apply for the National Youth Science Forum in January 2017*

*Applications open 1 March 2016 and close 31 May 2016*

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au

http://www.youtube.com/user/vicroads


Are you a student in year 11 studying science subjects who would benefit from attending the 2017 National Youth

Science Forum (NYSF)? An online system is opening soon for year 11 students who would like to apply for selection

for the 12 day intensive residential program in January 2017 held at The Australian National University (ANU) in

Canberra.

The National Youth Science Forum is a unique program that offers students entering their final year of secondary school

the opportunity to learn about study options in the diverse fields of science, engineering and technology. Students live

on campus as university students, learning about campus life. They also experience real science, visiting scientists at a

range of laboratories and workshops and in the field. They talk with researchers, and build life-long professional and

personal networks among their co-participants.

NSYF’s goal is for students gain the knowledge, skills and perspectives that enable students to make informed choices

about future study and career options.

If you think you may be interested in applying for this great opportunity please speak with Mrs Barker or Ms Gurm.

Have a great week.

Mrs Barker, VCE Coordinator

COMPASS NEWS COMPASS LOGINS

All parents/carers who attended the Learning Conversations to commence the year received their Compass log in

details. If you haven’t received these or need assistance logging in, please contact the school.

INFORMATION AND TRAINING SESSION

There will be a Compass information and Training Session on Wednesday 2nd March in the College library between

5:30pm and 7:30pm. NB: As this is a hands-on session, you are welcome to arrive and leave at any time that suits you.

This session will provide parents/carers with an opportunity to learn more about the Compass system and have a chance

to log in and have a hands-on play with the system. There will be light refreshments and some lucky door prizes.

GENERAL NEWS POWER HOUR

The Power Hour allows students a quiet and supervised space and time to complete homework and get support. This

year it is on a Thursday straight after school.

HOMEWORK CLUB The College provides support to students by offering teacher assistance at a lunchtime Homework Club. The Club is in

the Library on Tuesdays at lunchtime (2nd half) and Mrs McHugh supervises. Any students who require assistance with

any form of homework should attend.


SRC (STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL) NEWS

Congratulations to the successful representatives for SRC this year.

Year 3: Libby Norman

Year 4: Shelby Giorlando

Year 5: Bridget Stephens

Year 6: Olivia Lockhart

Year 7: Tangi Punguika & Kelsea Nisbet

Year 8: Mikala McNeill & Isobella Rollinson

Year 9: Rochelle Vella & Rebecca Turnbull

Year 10: Olivia Holbert & Zac Humphrey

Year 11: Rhordan Holt & Zoe Coombes

Year 12: Adrian Humphrey & Jordan Lock

Voting in many of the year levels was extremely tight - this would have been due to the high standard of speeches

presented by all nominees, all of which should be congratulated for putting their hand up to be part of the important role

that the SRC plays within our College.

The SRC will be presented with their badges at our school assembly on the 22nd of Feb. Our new SRC reps are advised

to keep their eyes on Compass for notification of their first meeting.

Miss Graham and Mrs McKenzie, SRC Coordinators

CHAPLAIN’S CHAT

This week the team of “Change It Up” students will meet with Loddon Shire Representatives to discuss their plans of

how to make Wedderburn more attractive and welcoming to those people who are just passing through the town or who

are looking for a place to stay. These students have some great ideas which will enhance the attractiveness of our town.

Change It Up Victorian Mallee District is a partnership between The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA),

Victorian Government Office for Youth and various shires in the region. The project sparks young people’s ideas for

change within their communities. This happens in three stages.

Organising- Establishing local host teams. (Loddon Shire)

Exploring- Last year we travelled to Kerang for a two day workshop with other teams to develop and launch

ideas for change.

Connecting- Backing young people’s ideas by connecting them to community resources and FYA opportunities.

This is the stage we are in now.

We will keep you updated on this developing project.

Graham Veal, College Chaplain

CANTEEN NEWS

ROSTER FOR TERM 1 2016

Fri 26th Feb Julie Gould

Fri 4th Mar Dede Williams

Fri 11th Mar Alex Holt

Fri 18th Mar Christine Coombes

If you cannot make your scheduled volunteer date please arrange a swap with another parent and just let the College

know.

Please note - the Angus beef sliders are $4 each.

Jen Dougall, Canteen Manager

RESOURCE SMART This week Miss Trembath's Grade 3/4 class changed over recycling teams.

The new team was made up of Ella Weber, Darius Stephens and Charlee McCurry.

Students did a great job collecting food scrap bins from the Primary eating area, staff eating area, cooking room and the

canteen.

On Friday afternoon students even had some time to collect some of the recycling bins that needed to be emptied.

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Trina Vaughan,

Resource Smart Coordinator

YEAR 9/10 HORTICULTURAL CLASS Mr Hocking's Year 9/10 class also accompanied by the school chaplain Graham Veal, have made great progress in the

last week on the Aquaponic Project. Even though this was on the list to be finished by the end of 2015, students

have had a lot more confidence in themselves this year to try new aspects of learning in the way of building and to think

outside the box so to speak.

New students to this year's Horticulture Elective have also shown leadership in not only working on the specific project

but are also happy to put their hand up and show leadership in looking at and getting other jobs in the garden

area accomplished. I appreciate how the whole class can work together at whatever is asked of them.

Trina Vaughan, Garden Coordinator.


SCHOOL ASTHMA SPIKE

Every year there is a well-documented rise in asthma flare-ups and hospitalisations when students return to school after

the holiday break. Asthma Australia has information for parents of students with asthma . Asthma Australia’s website

and social media provide the latest information, including a checklist of what to do to help your child and a survey to

complete to determine the impacts for parents/carers.

Asthma Australia recommends that you talk to school staff about your child’s asthma and the school’s medication

policy, provide an Asthma Plan from the doctor and supply a spare reliever puffer and spacer for your child’s use at

school.

(Thanks to those who have already attended to this.)

………………..They’re Back ………………... Dear Parents/Guardians/Carers,

It has come to our attention that some students in the school may have head lice and I seek your cooperation in check-

ing your child’s hair this week.

Year P-6 will take place at school on Tuesday 23rd February 2016.

Head lice do not transmit infectious diseases – they are transmitted by having head to head contact with someone who

has head lice. You may be reassured to know that head lice are commonly found in places other than at Wedderburn.

Head lice are common in school-aged children and are the most adaptable of creatures. They have survived living sole-

ly on humans for 10,000 years!!!!

What can you do?

I seek your cooperation in checking your child’s hair and, in those instances where head lice or eggs are found, treating

your child’s hair.

How do I treat my child for head lice?

The attached pamphlet has informative guidelines regarding detecting and treating head lice and eggs.

If head lice or eggs are found on your child’s hair you need to inform:

-the school and advise when the treatment has started.

-parents or carers of your child’s friends so they too have the opportunity to detect and treat their children if necessary.

When can my child return to school?

Health regulations requires that where a child has head lice, that child should not return to school until the day after

appropriate treatment has started. Please note, this refers only to those children who have live head lice and does not

refer to head lice eggs.

Wedderburn College is aware that head lice can be a sensitive issue and is committed to maintaining your confidential-

ity.

Yours sincerely

Janice Deocampo, School Nurse


Parents, please ensure that you mark your children’s belongings. In this way, we can return lost properties to the right-

ful owners.

The College has its EFTPOS facility now in operation. Please come and pay your accounts whenever you are ready.

Please let the school know if there are any changes in your addresses, contact numbers, contact persons, medical con-

ditions, etc.

JUST A REMINDER THAT IT IS NOT OK TO BE AWAY.

Student Banking Day is Tuesday.

COMMUNITY NEWS

CLOSING DATE FOR COMMENT FOR ‘ABOUT TOWN’ LODDON STREETSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT

Over the course of 2105, Streetscape Masterplans were prepared for Boort, Inglewood, Pyramid Hill and Bridgewater on Loddon.

These designs can be viewed online until March 13th on the project website; www.abouttown.org. The Masterplans are also on

display in each town in the locations below. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated with all submissions genuinely reviewed

and where possible incorporated into the plans.

Pyrmaid Hill- Supermarket and Neighbourhood House

Boort- Rubicon water window and Boort Resource and Information Centre

Inglewood – Inglewood community neighbourhood house and window of former blue eucy cafe

Bridgewater – Bowls club noticeboard

WEDDERBURN COMMUNITY OP SHOP

Wedderburn Community Op Shop is in DESPERATE need of second hand uniforms. If you have any school uniforms

that no longer fit your child or you no longer need them, can you please donate them to the Op Shop? You can drop

them at the shop when we are open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or the last Sunday of the month (Farmers Market).

We also have a drop off bin located right next to the Tyre Centre coming into town from Bendigo direction.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS

The Parents Association will have its general meeting at the College on Monday 29th February at 7pm. All parents, old

and new are most welcome.

Amber Gibson, Secretary

FOR SALE

North Central Schools Cluster Hospitality Black Shirt JB’S Wear size L. Chef pants Hepworths Size S/57cm. Both for

$50.00.

Please call Suzanne on 0408 943 505

CLOSING DATE FOR COMMENT FOR ‘ABOUT TOWN’ LODDON STREETSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT

Over the course of 2105, Streetscape Masterplans were prepared for Boort, Inglewood, Pyramid Hill and Bridgewater on

Loddon. These designs can be viewed online until March 13th on the project website; www.abouttown.org. The Master-

plans are also on display in each town in the locations below. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated with all sub-

missions genuinely reviewed and where possible incorporated into the plans.

Pyrmaid Hill- Supermarket and Neighbourhood House

Boort- Rubicon water window and Boort Resource and Information Centre

Inglewood – Inglewood community neighbourhood house and window of former blue eucy cafe

Bridgewater – Bowls club noticeboard

LIBRARY NEWS

Bookclub Issue 2 is due on Tuesday 8th March 2016.

Joan Earl, Librarian

http://www.abouttown.org

http://www.abouttown.org


North Central LLEN has a Facebook Page which is aimed at stu-

dents in Years 10, 11 & 12 as well as parents and past students.

If you ‘friend’ “North Central LLEN” you will receive up to date

information on apprenticeships, traineeships, university courses,

University and TAFE Open & Experience Days, VTAC infor-

mation, courses available at Neighbourhood/Community and

Resource Centres, study tips, motivational quotes, links to schol-

arships, plus lots more.

It is an easy way for students to communicate with our MIPs staff

also. We encourage you to ‘friend’ us so we can share current

information with you all.

MIPs Coordinator Abby Shay.


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