Bulletin 10 - Drouin Secondary College

Page 2EditionBus Schedule changes on 31/10 – As Marist Sion, St Pauls, Chairo and StIta’s all have the Melbourne Cup long weekend off, the Bunyip 2 & 3 andLongwarry buses will not be running. The Tonimbuk bus will pick up students atFoodworks and Longwarry Train Station. Please note that the school café willbe closed this day– Students need to bring their own food for the day.STUDENT PROGRESSThe Parent, Student, Teacher interviews at the end of Term 3 went smoothly. I hope all parents andstudents have a clear picture of their progress and ways to improve their performance. If parents did notreceive a progress report in the post, or missed the interview sessions, feel free to contact the college.UNIFORM CHANGESFor many years Parents & Friends have successfully managed the DSC secondhand uniform & bookstore. In recent years we have been struggling because of a lack of volunteers, with a small group ofdedicated mums giving many hours of their time. As the College grows, this has become difficult tosustain. The P & F asked College Council/Uniform Committee to assist with a solution. The result of thiswork is that we will out-source the supply of uniform, and management of the Uniform Store, toBuxwear. The DSC Uniform Store will be the only outlet authorized to sell our uniform.The Uniform Store has been relocated to the middle of the roundabout in front of the auditorium.The College will benefit from a small commission some of which will be used to support families in need.The store will continue to sell secondhand items. We hope families will benefit from the excellent qualityof the new uniform and the service Buxwear will offer.There will be some changes to the uniform which will be introduced over the next 2 years. These changesinclude a logo on all uniform items, some updated designs and fabrics. You will notice a difference in thespray jacket, girls dress & winter skirt. There will also be a summer skirt option.Uniform Transition TimelineAll Year 7 2012 students and other newly enrolled students are expected to purchase the newapproved uniform. Please do not purchase uniform from outlets other than the DSC Uniform Shop. Pleasedo not purchase second hand uniform items.For current students:It would be expected that a reasonable change-over time for wash and wear uniform items would be 2years.

Page 3EditionThis includes: girls dress, pants, shirts & shorts, boys pants, shirts & shorts.Current Yr 7s should be in new approved uniform items (above) by the start of Yr 9 - 2013.Current Yr 8s should be in new approved uniform items (above) by the start of Yr 10 – 2013.Current Yr 9s should be in new approved uniform items (above) by the start of Yr 11 – 2013.Current Yr 10 & 11 students can continue to wear the current uniform, but may choose tochange to the new approved uniform if they need to replace uniform items.More substantial uniform items should be changed over to the new approved uniform by the start of2014 for all students.This includes: jumpers, spray jacket and girl’s winter skirt.Second Hand UniformThe current stock of second hand uniform items will not be sold after the end of Term 4 2012. At thatpoint old uniform items not sold will be returned to the owner.No current uniform items will be accepted for second hand sale after the end of 2011.The only items exempt from this are the current fleecy jacket and the current PE top.All students are expected to be wearing the new approved uniform by the start of 2014.The new approved uniform can only be purchased from the DSC Uniform Shop. No other outlethas permission to manufacture or sell DSC uniform items.You will be able to view the new uniform at the DSC Uniform Shop or on the DSC web site.The DSC Uniform Shop will also supply socks, tights and white under-shirts. Optional items such as: hats,beanies, scarves, ties, blazers & school bags will also be available for purchase.Cost:Some uniform items will be more expensive as a result of a significant improvement in quality. Newuniform items will wash & wear better than many current uniform items.Some parents of Year 7 2012 students will be eligible for the School Start grant to purchase uniform &books.The Uniform Shop will credit uniform purchases against EMA.Lay-by is available. This will be very handy for purchase of winter uniform.Parents should also note that approved uniform purchase costs are now tax deductible.DSC New Uniform Shop Opening Times.The new uniform Shop will be open for fittings only on:Wednesday 16 th & Thursday 17 th November, 2011Wednesday 23 rd & Thursday 24 th November, 2011Times 4 pm – 6 pm Please ring Buxwear on: 9729 0424 for an appointment.The new Uniform Shop will be Open for sales from 1 st December, 2011Normal Trading HoursTuesdays 8.30am - 10.30amThursdays 3.30pm – 6.00pmBACK TO SCHOOL TRADING HOURSDecember, 2011Thursday 1 st3.30pm – 6.00pmTuesday 6 th8.30am – 10.30amThursday 8 th3.30pm - 6.00pmTuesday 13 th 8.30am - 10.30am & 3.30pm – 7.00pm Orientation DayThursday 15 th3.30pm - 6.00pmTuesday 20 th8.30am - 10.30pmJanuary, 2012February, 2012Friday 27 th8.30am – 4.30pmWednesday 1 st 8.30am - 4.30pmSaturday 28 th8.30am - 12.30pmThursday 2 nd8.30am - 4.30pmTuesday 31 st8.30am - 4.30pmNormal Trading Hours from February 7 th 2012

Page 4COWS CREATE CAREERSOn October 17th, the Agriculture & Horticulture class attended aluncheon presentation for Cows Create Careers. The team (TheKrushers) of Adelle Baulch, Michael Pullicino, Liam Sims, JacksonRenton & Travis Wahl came first in the senior section.This is a major project undertaken by students in Term 3. CowsCreate Careers is a Strzelecki Lions Club project which was establishedto promote the career and educational opportunities for studentsin the dairy industry. It does this by introducing students toboth vocational and university pathways, and involving dairy farmersand industry advocates who have vision and dairy industryknowledge to encourage and support students with the project.The students raised two young calves (Doug & Nutts), supplied bylocal dairy farmer, Cameron Roberts, for three weeks. Over a sixweek period, students studied breeding, genetics, nutrition, cowand calf management, milk and milk by-products and marketing.They submitted a presentation of their project competing against 200 other teams.ATHLETICSAfter having been rained out last term, a depleted team of 40 students took part in the GippslandAthletics on Wednesday 12 th October. All students performed really well in pleasant conditions. OurSenior Boys did a great job, and finished as runners-up in their division.Congratulations to all students who contributed, and good luck to the students who will go on torepresent the College in the State Final on the 25 th October at the new State Athletics Centre.Place Getters and Qualifiers to State Finals:Daniel Jackson3 rd High Jump, 1 st 1500mEmily Webster1 st High Jump, 2 nd 400mTahnae Blight2 nd 1500mEmily Jackson2 nd 1500mLachie Archibald3 rd 1500mBen Bowering3 rd 200mPatrick Lokujong2 nd 800mHayley Wildes2 nd Shot Put, 2 nd JavelinCy Monk2 nd 1500m, 3 rd 800mDane Johns3 rd High JumpLeigh Diston1 st 1500mJarrod Theisz1 st Javelin, 1 st Long Jump,1 st Triple, Jump, 1 st High JumpBoys U16 Relay3 rdTHANK YOUS and WELL DONESCongratulations to Tom Campbell who was awarded Lions Youth of the Year with the Strzelecki LionsClub and will be going on to the Zone Finals early next year.Thank you to our music staff and students in the choir & bands who performed atevents over the holidays.Some of our Yr 8 & 9 Drama students have performed at the Xpressions DramaFestival this week. They created a very confronting piece on the theme of bullying.Congratulations to Cyrus Monk, Ben Perry & Lachie Crampton who competedadmirably in the State Schools Cycling Finals. Jessie Monk & Nick Derrick alsoqualified, but were unable to compete on the day.TOM CAMPBELL

Page 5IMPORTANT DATES:Friday 21st OctoberSaturday 22nd OctoberMonday 24th OctoberTuesday 25th OctoberWednesday 26th OctoberThursday 27th OctoberFriday 28th OctoberMonday 31st OctoberTuesday 1st of NovemberWednesday 2nd NovemberThursday 3rd NovemberMonday 7th NovemberFriday 11th NovemberMonday 14th NovemberTuesday 15th NovemberWednesday 16th NovemberPresentation BallPresentation BallYr 10 Ag Hort ExcursionSRC Free Dress Day for AutismCollege Council Meeting– 7.30pmYr 8/9/10 Tech ExcursionYear 8 2012 Camp Information Evening 7.30pmHPV FundraiserYear 8 Questacon IncursionHPV FundraiserWhole School Special ProgramMelbourne Cup Day HolidayBuildings & Grounds Meeting 7.30pmYear 10 & 11 Biology Field tripUnit 4 Exams Begin (English)8H Final Camp (Monday– Thursday)Remembrance DayYear 10 OED Group 1 Camp (Monday—Wednesday)Parents & Friends Meeting 7.30pmYr 10 OED Group 2 Camp (Wednesday– Friday)Message from the office…FAMILY CREDITSPlease note that as from Friday 28th October, any credits remaining on the Family statements will beallocated to compulsory charges, such as the Curriculum & Services charge, elective subject feesand attended excursions.8HOL at the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand PrixOn Friday 14 th October, 8H, Ms. Clapperton, Luana and Hobbo ventured to Phillip Island to be part of the 2011IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.We arrived in time to see the MotoGP Free Practice, where we got to see all of the world famous rider like CaseyStoner, Valentino Rossi and Simoncelli.Not only did we get to see the bikes travellingat over 300kms an hour, we went and lookedat the AMCN GP Expo where we got to see alldifferent types of bikes, memorabilia, safetygear, but more importantly freebies! Some ofus watched the Globe of Death, watch asthree motor cyclists race each other insideone giant metal globe missing each other bymillimeters! Those that didn‘t see the Globe ofDeath saw the Freestyle Moto X Show and sawsome riders perform stunts.It was a great day – though we all wish wecould have stayed longer.Thanks to Ms. Brauman for organising it for usand Hobbo for driving the bus.

Page 6We have made some changes to our uniform !!!!!The College is changing the way we supply our uniform. Buxwear will be supplying ouruniform and managing the DSC Uniform Shop. We are confident that this change will ensureconsistency, quality and excellent service for our families. Second-hand uniform & books willcontinue to be sold. Please visit the NEW DSC Uniform Store - at the roundabout in front ofthe Auditorium.—See Principals Report for more details.Attention VCE students – selling second-hand booksThe Second-hand Bookstore, open on Wednesdays 12-2pm and run by Parents and Friends, helpsstudents sell their texts. Current Yr 11 students are encouraged to sell their copies of ―The CuriousIncident of the Dog in the Night-time‖. This novel will be studied by Yr 10 English/Advanced English/English Communication students in 2012. After the VCE Unit 2 English exam, students are alsoencouraged to sell ―Macbeth‖ which will again be studied by Yr 11 students in 2012.Current Yr 12 students are encouraged to sell their copies of ―Cosi‖, ―The Crucible‖, ―Maestro‖and ―Persuasive Language in Media Texts‖ after sitting their English exam. The plays will bestudied by Year 12 students in 2012, ―Maestro‖ will be studied by Year 11 students and―Persuasive Language in Media Texts‖ will be studied by Year 11 and 12 students. Once examsare completed, please check with the Second-Hand Bookstore volunteers as to which texts willbe used again for elective subjects. Students studying Yr 11 or 12 outdoor Education, your bookwill be purchased by the Outdoor Ed Department.7G ParentsWe are pleased to inform you that Ms Gallagher will be the Learning Group Leader for 7G for term 4. Pleasefeel free to contact her if you have any concerns regarding your student.Congratulations to the following students who received a $5 canteen ARCCaward for Term 3Year 12 Year 9 Year 7Carly Matthews Matt Campbell Katelyn BjorkstenEddie Flower Ashleigh Wyatt Jesse GlennSam Accardi Gemma Phillips Tamara LoughridgeBec Bjorksten Brent Young Emily SalanAlana O Donnell Year 8 Eddie EdmondsBridget Tuohy Mitchell Kelly Rick SalceYear 11 Zach Humphrey Courtney BartlettLukas Willig Jaimee Brown Emily WebsterEmily Pratt Jess Monk Tahnae BlightAlyce Harris Daniel Keem Natasha BlackwellTayla Beaumont Rhys Murphy Damian CrawfordJacinta Bombacci Selina Morley Shae AartsBrittany DonnellyBilly StephensMolly SempelHarvey LangfordWyatt LoweTegan Harris

Page 7YEAR 9 2012TASMANIAN TOURA letter was sent homelast week with studentsabout next years TassieTour. The attachedexpression of interestform needs to becompleted and returnedto the General Office byThursday 20th October2011 with the $150.00deposit.From yourEnglish TeachersHow often do you useSpellchecker in the wrong way?See if you can ‗translate‘ thissong about the Spellchecker.Song of MySpellcheckerEye halve a spelling chequer;It came with my pea see;It plainly marques four my revue,Miss steaks eye kin knot sea.Eye strike a key and type a wordAnd weight four it two say,Weather eye am wrong oar write;It shows me strait aweigh.As soon as a mist ache is maid,It nose bee fore two long,And eye can put the error rite;Its rare lea ever wrong.Eye have run this poem threw it;I am shore your pleased two no,Its letter perfect awl the weigh,My chequer tolled me sew.—Sores unknownYEAR 8 2012CAMP INFORMATIONSESSIONAll parents of current Year 7students are invited to anInformation session onOctober 26 th at 7.30 pm in theauditorium.At this session information aboutthe camp being held for Year 8students during 2012 will be provided.Opportunity for parents toask questions of College staffmembers will also be possible.Key dates for return of forms andpayments will also be discussed.The camp will be held from March 19 th to 23 rd 2012 at ―The Summit‖in Trafalgar.WESTPAC DROUINCOME AND JOIN US FOR ASAUSAGE SIZZLESATURDAY 22 NDOCTOBER9:30 – 12:30TO RAISE MONEY FORDROUIN SECONDARYCOLLEGE49 COMMERCIAL PL, DROUIN

Page 8Need a job???Jump onCommon Driveat school or theDSC web pageand look at our: ResumeChecklists SampleResumes SampleCoverletters HandyPhonescripts.This folder iscalled Careersand Pathways.Tax File Number ApplicationsCareers News Please NOTE:October 2011VET Students All students who have been accepted into a VET course for 2012 have been given aletter and contract to sign. VET contracts are due back on 21st October. VET payments are due on 31st October. 1st year VET students Orientation details have been given out. All first year students have a VET Orientation Day on November the 9th. Please seecareers if you have questions regarding this program. All of the above things need to be done or students will be withdrawn from theirVET course.Work ExperienceA reminder to all year 9 students that work experience dates for nextyear are June 21 st – 25 th (final week of term 2). Well done to all thosewho have organised their work experience already.Any students who haven’t organised a placement, or returned theiryellow forms to the Careers Office can expect to be approached byCareers staff to get the ball rolling.DSC has an arrangement with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) which enables students to apply for a tax file number through theschool. The advantage of applying in this way, (as opposed to getting a form from the Post Office), is that the form is muchsimpler to fill in. Because the school already has students’ enrolment details, the only additional identification required is the birthcertificate number and registration date.Once a form is completed, the school verifies each application, sends it off to the ATO and a number is then forwarded directly tothe student. It takes around five weeks to get a tax file number.Application forms can be collected from the Careers Centre.

Page 9INTRO INTO COMMUNITY SERVICESChildren’s Services – Warragul campusAged care/HACC – Morwell campusCourses start: 24/10/2011Do you want an AustralianApprenticeship/Traineeship?The ACCESS PROGRAM maybe right for you!Access Pathways is offering free 6 week fulltime training in practical employment.Fully accredited modules and the foundationalskills and knowledge you need to gainemployment.Pre-vocational training for 13 weeks, to assistyou to find suitable employment.Up to 26 weeks post placement support.The Australian Apprenticeships ACCESSPROGRAM is funded by the AustralianGovernment.(Eligibility criteria applies)St Ita’s Catholic PrimarySchool FeteSunday 16 th October,10am to 3pmVictoria Street, DrouinTEA CUP RIDECHAIR-O-PLANEADVENTURE LANDGIANT INFLATABLE SLIDEWRISTBANDS ALLOW FOR 5 HOURSOF UNLIMITED RIDESPRE PURCHASE $16 (TODDLER $12)ON THE DAY $20 (TODDLER $12)Enquiries can be made toSinead on 0428 835 506 or toCindy on 0418 515 775.Do you want an Australian Apprenticeship/Traineeship?The ACCESS PROGRAM may assist you in thatprocess.CCG in conjunction with Access Pathways areoffering a free 6 week full time training in practicalemployment.Nationally accredited modules and the foundationalskills and knowledge you may need to gainemployment.Job Search Support for 13 weeks, to assist you inyour search for suitable employment.Up to 26 weeks post placement support once yougain employmentThe Australian Apprenticeships ACCESS PROGRAM isYEAR 7 DRUG & ALCOHOL EXPOOver the last two weeks our year 7 students have completed aresearch task about the effects of many legal and illegal drugs.Our topics have varied from commonly used substances suchas caffeine, to those which are far less well known.After completing their reseach, the students preparededucational and display materials which they used to present their knowledge to other classes inthe college. The presentations took the form of an expo, with classes of older students visiting ouryear 7 Moondah sessions to attend the expo.In preparing and presenting the expo, the studentsgained knowledge of specific drugs and how to minimisethe harm linked to drug use. They also experiencedthe importance of completing work to meetdeadlines, how to work co-operatively and share tasksin a team and how to share and present informationeffectively.

Page 10Last week was Mental Health Week.As a youth- and family-focused organization ‗Headspace‘ would like to let youknow they are in our community as a resource for young people in need.Headspace is Australia‘s National Youth Mental Health Foundation fundedby the federal government.Headspace knows that young people go through many changes as they grow up. They are presented with issues thatsometimes make it difficult for them to build healthy relationships and cope with day to day expectations.Raising sensitive issues and working to resolve problems that arise along the way can be challenging. It can often behard as a parent to know the difference between oral behavior, such as moodiness, irritability and withdrawal and anemerging mental health problem.Headspace aims to provide support for young people ages 12 – 24 years and their families. It is a place where youngpeople can get help and support for a range of issues including physical and sexual health, mental health and drug andalcohol problems. The good news is that with support, these issues can often be dealt with early enough to prevent thembecoming even more significant and debilitating to the young person‘s life .However, asking for help is the first and most difficult step.That is why your children need you to make accessing services easier for them.Headspace offers free, confidential and professional services to young people with physical, mental and sexual healthissues. Find out more about us by calling 5622 3677 (Warragul). You can also call the Well Being Team at DSC if youwant to find out more about Headspace services.8HOL COOLING IT DOWN WITH THEDROUIN CFAThe Year 8 Hands on Learning Boys have been doing their Minimal Skillswith the local Drouin CFA brigade. Through out the year they have built uptheir relationship with the local community and have leant a number ofthings including radio communications, five man fog attack, drafting andpumping.The boys havethoroughly enjoyed their time withthe CFA and will be doing ademonstration to a local PrimarySchool later in the year.Ms BraumanThe Time of Your Life - WEP Student Exchange!Choose from over 20 countries around the world and experience life as an overseas teenager for a summer,semester or even a year. Request a FREE information pack! Visit www.wep.org.au, Call 1300 884 733 Emailinfo@wep.org.au Early Bird Special- World Education Program Australia (WEP) is offering students in years 9 to11 a $500 discount off the 2011/12 program fee towards a semester or year program to any of the followingcountries departing in July - September 2012: Brazil, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands,Poland, Spain, Norway, Turkey, Thailand or the USA.“My host family was waiting for me at the airport with big smiles and open arms. All thatworrying for nothing! They are the sweetest people and I feel very lucky to be staying withthem.” Chelsea, semester program to Italy WEP is an independent, not-for-profit Australianstudent exchange organisation registered with the education departments in QLD, NSW and VIC.

Page 11LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF !As Marcel Proust, a late 19 th century novelist, wrote: ―the real voyage of discovery consists not in seekingnew landscapes but in having new eyes,‖ Host an international high school student in February 2012through Southern Cross Cultural Exchange and prepare to be amazed at the way this unique opportunityhelps your family to become closer, to understand themselves better and to see the world in a new light.Carefully selected students will arrive in February for one or two semesters from France, Italy, Germany,Austria, Scandinavia, Japan and the U.S.A. They will attend a local secondary school, are fully insured andhave their own spending money.Call S.C.C.E now on 1800 500 501, email scceaust@scce.com.au or visit our website (www.scce.com.au) tobe part of this rewarding experience.Hit a six this SummerJindivick Cricket Club is offering places in Under 12, 14 and 16cricket. Just a short drive gets you a fun, supportive club in an amazinglocation and you are guaranteed a decent go. We also have seniorsup to Div 1. Ring Mark on 56 285 434 or 0401161144The Buln Buln Cricket Club is currently looking for Junior players in Under 12,Under 14, and Under 16. We are also re-establishing Milo In2Cricket and arelooking for young kids who are interested in learning the game. Milo In2 Cricket isrun at no charge to participants and they receive a complimentary starter pack.Please contact Jan Park on 0428599371, Wilson Pollock on 0417086536 orCorey Jagoe on 0418175294 for more information.C O M E O N E , C O M E ALLB A Y L E S C O M M U N I T Y M A R K E TD A Y *HE L D BY B A Y L E S R E G I O N A LP R I M A R Y S C H O O L *BA Y L E S P RE- S C H O O L*FA U N A P A R K *AND F I R E B R I G A D ESUNDAY 27 TH NOVEMBER 2011 8AM-3PM**There will be a variety of stalls, new products and Bric a brac.**The day will also include A child’s treasure hunt inthe Fauna Park, Kid’s activities. Morning andafternoon tea. Sausage sizzle. Kinder and schoolinformation, face painting, a jumping castle, Ahuge raffle & a visit from Wally Wombat.Come along and grab yourself a bargainand have a fun day out.To book a stall call Etelka on 0412 487 990All other enquires please contact Suzanne 5997 7512Jackie 0413 579 378 Stacey 0418 316 204Calling all graphic designers and creative artistsNew logo wantedDrouin Ficifolia Festival is 24 years old and we are looking for somecreative talent to design a new logo.The festival is named after the red flowering gum that is in full bloomduring February. It celebrates the Drouin community and has somethingfor everyone, young and old.Festival favourites include the Street Parade, Party in the Park, PoetryNight, Movies under the Stars and the various sporting events.There will be a finalist selected from each school with the grand prizewinner receiving an iPodTouch.Deadline: Friday 4 November 2011Post your entry to: PO Box 5, Drouin Victoria 3818Yours sincerely,Karla StartSecretaryPhone:0407 171 010Email: ficifoliafestival@gmail.comwww.ficifoliafestival.org.auSovereign Hill Excursion CancellationDue to low numbers responding to attend the Year 9 SOSE Sovereign Hill excursion on the 19 th October the activity was cancelled. Allstudents who paid money towards this activity will be refunded into their College account. I apologise for the inconvenience this mayhave caused.Gita Walker

D R O U I N S E CO N D A RY C O L LE GEP o B ox 3 38D r o u i n V I C 38 18POSTAGEPAIDAUSTRALIAdrouin.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au www.drouinsc.vic.edu./auPhone: 56251002Fax: 56251297We value: Achievement, Respect, Commitment, Community