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Newsletter Number 11 September 10, 2010
As this is the last newsletter for the term, I know that our Year 12
students are currently planning a range of approaches to revision
in each of their studies. It is a timely reminder to all others of the
importance of adequate preparation leading into final assessments
that take place in term 4.
Michael Phillips
Principal
From Mrs Ward ...
LADIES AUXILIARY – TUESDAY 12 OCTOBER 7.30PM
Second Hand Uniform and Card Extravaganza
Uniform will be available in the 411 portable and the card display
will be in the College library. Community members are most welcomed.
MLA for Bayswater, attended the college as Principal for a Day.
Council approved the College fees for 2010 with the Materials,
equipment and service fee representing a 5.5% increase. There was
discussion regarding the non payment of school fees and alternative
measures for assisting families to make payments will be investigated
for 2011.
The college Attendance Policy was adopted following a recent review
by the Policy and Education Committee. Council was pleased
with the fundraising activities undertaken by our parent groups:
PCTA, Ladies’ Auxiliary and Music Association. Money raised will
provide additional equipment/resources for different areas within
the school program, for example, money raised in the Walkathon
will go towards the redevelopment of the soccer ground.
VCE – LAST FEW WEEKS OF YEAR 12
All students are urged to avail themselves of the Revision class
opportunities organized by the MEC. Timetables are available
from the VCE office.
At this stage of one’s final year, students need to reflect both organisation
and need. The co-ordinators have given an inordinate
amount of time chasing, cajoling, counselling and generally caring
that all seek to achieve their personal best. Sometimes consideration
for teachers is not forthcoming by students who can
be engulfed in one’s own horizon.
End of the year events are already planned and expectations conveyed.
An extra event being planned by a Year 12 student has no
association with the college and parents will realize this because
no communication has emanated from the college.
Year 11 students are bid a great farewell in travelling to Central
Australia and Miss Solomon and her team are duly applauded Attendance
in class for those remaining offers a great opportunity
to clarify ones learning and seek teacher feedback.
Council acknowledged the work of the Heritage group in recording,
maintaining and storing artifacts of the past and asked that the
group provide recommendations on how to support this task long
term.
An MEC (Maroondah Education Coalition) Report outlined the
many activities that the college is currently participating in and
Council recognised the diversity of these programs and the number
of teachers and students involved.
Council heard of developments with Facilities. The college has
been entered in the Victorian Schools’ Garden Competition again
this year and a visit from the judges is expected next week. A report
on the oval redevelopment was very positive as it has withstood
the wet winter and students have been able to continue using it.
Fencing for the back of the oval is expected soon – construction has
been delayed due to the inclement weather.
LEADERSHIP – STUDENTS (VCE)
Consideration re applying for a Prefect role in 2011 will be presented
next term and all Year 11 students need to consider their
aptitude, ideas and experiences.
DEBUTANTE BALL - 2011
MARCH 19TH: THE GRAND, WANTIRNA
Expressions of interest will be called for in late October and details
presented re the March timeline, guidelines and commitments
required. All families must note that this is an extracurricular
event as a family’s commitment to college levies for key learning
programmes takes precedence. We value parent support and the
endorsement of this ethos augurs well for community responsibility.
Mrs J. Ward
Assistant Principal
From Mrs Hughes ...
SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT
At the meeting on 25 August, Council heard of recent activities
that reaffirm the breadth of opportunity at the college. Strong
student participation in Melbourne Bands Festival was commended,
with students receiving feedback and recognition of
participation. In the sporting field, Adam, Luke and Nathan Percy
participated in the National Cross Country Championships - a
great effort. Visitors to the school included Professor Yong Zhao
from the University of Michigan and the EMR Leadership team
who talked with students and staff about the use of technology
in learning and the CHALLEN9E program; and Ms Heidi Victoria,
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Lastly, as part of the Occupational Health and Safety Report, approximately
$5,000 has been spent on footstops and guards to
improve safety of plant machinery. Further, risk assessments for all
processes are almost completed.
Mrs J. Hughes
Assistant Principal
From Mr Salisbury ...
YEAR 7 AND 8-WORLD CUP
WALKATHON!
Soccer field here we come.
Congratulations to the students
and families of years 7
and 8 on your wonderful efforts
in raising $7000 for the
annual college walkathon. It
was a sensational achievement
and all money raised will
contribute to our soccer field redevelopment.
A big thank-you
thankful to staff, students from
Years 9 to 12 for their out of uniform
contribution and the PCTA
who obtained sponsorship and
prepared all the outstanding prizes
for students. The walkathon,
held on August 27, was bathed
in beautiful sunshine, despite the