Willans Hill School News

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Term 3

25 September 2019

Every student has the ability to learn, achieve and succeed. Together we nurture, guide and foster successful learners in a safe, respectful learning environment, recognising the capabilities of all students. Encouragement is

provided to build and foster relationships to empower every student to make valuable contributions within their community.

Terms 3 and 4 Event Time

Friday 27 September 2019 Last day of Term 3

Monday 14 October 2019 First day of Term 4 - All students return

Wednesday 11 December 2019 Presentation Evening To be advised

Wednesday 18 December 2019 Last day of Term 4

Making sense of the

world

Challenging,

engaging and

innovative learning

Building a

professional learning

community

I would like to acknowledge and say thank you to students,

staff and families for their contributions this term. It has been

a busy term and staff continue to show their dedication and

commitment to making sure every student has the ability to

learn, achieve and succeed by providing interesting and

engaging learning opportunities. Education Week, Bluearth,

Book Week, Life Education Van and Footsteps are some of

the events that have taken place this term. Students

performed in the Market Place for Education Week and at

the Supernova event at the Civic Theatre.

In PDHPE students have been learning more about

protective behaviours with Mr Young and Mrs Nelson. Our

senior students have engaged in numerous in-school work

experience opportunities including making slices and

milkshakes to sell and work placements in the community at

The Smith Family and Bunnings. For sport students in the

High School continue to access Riding for Disabled, Ten Pin

Bowling and various in-school sports. Our Student

Representative Council (SRC) continues to make an

outstanding contribution to our school and wider community

through organising and running various fundraising events.

We have continued to replace and update technology across

the school with the installation of three interactive

whiteboards and desktop computers have been purchased

for all classrooms. The following work has also occurred

during the term: the blinds in the library have been replaced;

a new kitchen has been installed in the senior common area;

all curtains have been replaced in the bathrooms across the

school; and work on the irrigation system across the school,

including the installation of pumps for all the water tanks, has

been completed.

In the last 2 years the school and the P&C have worked

closely to raise funds to upgrade the Primary Playground.

The tender process through the Department of Education

has been opened and will close on the 2 October. We are

hopeful that the construction of the new playground will begin

during the Christmas break. Thank you to the P&C for their

support in making this possible.

Farewell to Pamela Steer who is taking maternity leave

starting next term. On behalf of the students and staff I would

like to wish Pamela and her husband all the best. Thank you

to Pamela for her ongoing delivery of quality learning

experiences for students in our school.

On Friday 20 September the Year 12 Graduation was held at

the RSL Club. This was a wonderful evening for students,

families and staff to come together to celebrate and

acknowledge the graduating students. This is one of the most

important and enjoyable events in our school calendar.

Congratulations and best wishes to the class of 2019 Asha

Daley, Charlie Crouch, Jack Ritchie, Jaiden Martin and

Michael Payne. Thank you to Jessica Murray, Margaret

Maher, and all the other staff who have worked hard to make

this evening possible.

A gentle reminder that staff are on duty from 8.45am in the

morning and that school finishes at 3.00pm. Students must

have approved leave if they are leaving between 9.00am and

3.00pm. Being on time and present at the beginning of the

day is important as it prepares students for their day. When

students are late it disrupts their morning routine and the

learning of other students. We ask that all families drop off

and pick up their children at the appropriate times. If you

require assistance or have any questions please do not

hesitate to contact the school.

I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday and I look forward to catching up in Term 4.

Gabrielle Sheather Principal

Week 9 Class 1 Ana Harvey Dedication to English work.

Class 2 Alyan Hasan Amazing drum playing.

Class 3 Shylen Brydon-Undy Completing Reading Eggs during English.

Class 5 Elvis Xu Excellent focus to detail when making a mud hut in science.

Class 6 Triton Stoddard Improved focus during sign on by using Proloquo2Go.

Class 7 Sarah Clark Improved focus during literacy lessons.

Class 8 Harry Tooze Participating actively in all lessons including Bluearth & drumming.

Class 9 Chloe Smith Returning to school with enthusiasm and working hard.

Week 10 Class 1 Wol Wol Improvement in language skills.

Class 2 Luca Scarrone Great improvement in identifying positions.

Class 3 Declan Leidl Excellent improvement in handwriting his name.

Class 5 Ellie Learmont Confident and accurate reading of the class book.

Class 6 Max Whighton Accepting and understanding change.

Class 7 Maggie Standley Proudly representing Willans Hill School at Year 12 graduation.

Class 9 Emily Baldwin Proudly representing Willans Hill School at Year 12 graduation.

Class 5 Danielle Steele Listening carefully to the instructors and confidently completing the task

on her horse.

Class 9 Chloe Smith Smashing her personal best with a score of 117 at bowling.

Class 5 Baylin Hope Engagement and participation in the Mount Austin Clontarf Academy Sports

afternoon.

Class 6 Danielle Steele Engagement and Participation in the Mount Austin Clontarf Academy Sports

afternoon.

Class 5 Ajak Maybour Engagement and participation in the Mount Austin Clontarf Academy Sports

afternoon.

Class 6 Annie Heir Engagement and participation in the Mount Austin Clontarf Academy Sports

afternoon.

Class 6 Naomi Gadsden Engagement and participation in the Mount Austin Clontarf Academy Sports

afternoon.

Class 6 Katie Daley Engagement and participation in the Mount Austin Clontarf Academy Sports

afternoon.

Class 5 Cody Manning Engagement and participation in the Mount Austin Clontarf Academy Sports

afternoon.

Class 5 Charlie Achilles Engagement and participation in the Mount Austin Clontarf Academy Sports

afternoon.

Sport Awards

We have been doing STEAM experiments

Term 3 has been a very busy one for Class 5.

These photos show the students engaged and enjoying a

range of subject areas.

Great work!

CLASS

9

We would like to express our appreciation to the businesses that have generously supported the schoolwork experience program this year.

Thank you

Loam and Stone

Salon Christie

Bullitt Transmissions

Bunnings

South City Coles

Salvation Army Store

Work experience has provided a valuable opportunity for

students to:

Develop employability skills.

Acquire important generic work skills and develop

positive attitudes to the world of work.

Understand employer expectations.

Increase their self-understanding, maturity,

independence and self-confidence.

Explore or expand their possible career options.

Develop community connections.

Students who have work experience during high school

are twice as likely to have a job and will earn more

money after they graduate. In addition, work experience

increases self-esteem and gives the student more

confidence within the school and wider community.

We need support from our local businesses to continue to develop and extend quality work experience opportunities for our students.

Please contact the school for more information about supporting the work experience program.

Lisa Parnell

Transition Support Teacher

Janine McBeath

Job Coach

Preparing young people with disabilities for a successful future beyond school.

Willans Hill P&C canteen coordinator Kaylene

Brown with volunteer Frank Kennedy taking

receipt of the Great Choice Healthy School

Canteen certificate.

Your help needed

With your help our school could win $20,000 to put

towards outdoor learning areas!

If you would like to enter the competition to put us in the running

for this prize, here are the details.

With every participating OMO product you buy before 7 November, you can enter the competition by visiting www.omo.com.au and completing the online entry form. You will need to enter your full name, phone number, email

address and the participating store where you purchased the

product and your receipt number as well as the name, suburb and

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You need to enter before midnight on 7 November and you must

keep a clear copy of your original receipt.

Thanks for your interest in giving our school a chance to win this

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