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SECONDARYC O L L E G E

DATE: WEDNESDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2019

We value: Achievement, Respect, Commitment, Community

Year 9 Geography PAGE 7

2018 Presentation Evening PAGE 8-10

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Principal Team Report

Deb Gentle Rob MonkAshti Mullen Rebecca Williams

Welcome to all students and parents at the beginning of the 2019 school year. At our assembly on the first day, we welcomed 227 Year 7 students, many new students in Years 8 through to 12 and new staff.

My message to students is to remember to live our values of Achievement, Respect, Commitment and Community. With that comes the expectation that students will commit to their learning and the assurance that our staff will support students to accept challenges and grow in their learning.

College Captains, Jade Baker, Maddi Shaw, Renee Davidson and Scott Simpson Brewer emphasised the importance of making the most of the many opportunities available at DSC. College Council student representatives, Georgia Clayton and Braden Lewis spoke about how important it is for students to express their ideas and opinions and encouraged students to participate in the Student Representative Council.

WELCOME TO NEW STAFF

Katy Grandin Assistant Principal at Blackwood Centre for Adolescent Development

Megan Boland Visual Arts

Kathryn Buckland Health/PE

Alan Chambers Performing Arts

Tony Chandler Maths/Science

Laura Croft PE

Carmen Daldry Maths/Science

Louise Jones English

Peter Livingston Humanities

Leanna Kotsakis Humanities/Business

Rachael McDermott English

Jack Robson English/Psychology

Robert Shurey Maths/Science

Yolette Stewart Music

Mark Venville Humanities

Rea Webster-Lawson Psychology/English

Kylie Downey Pathways & Careers

Cam Smith Trainee - Intervention

Amy McLennan Trainee - Sport & Rec

Megan Munckhof Integration Aide

Also Mrs Ashti Mullen will step into the role of Acting Assistant Principal for the first half of the Year while Mr Michael Wilson is on leave.

NEW LEARNING CENTRE AND CAFETERIAAlthough there are still a few final additions to complete, our new buildings are being used for classes and the cafeteria is open for business. Students are enjoying and making the most of these spaces, including the outdoor areas. Landscaping is difficult to complete with the hot summer we are experiencing, but in time we will have attractive outdoor areas for students.

2DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS

• Lochlin Clarke• Rachel Cook• Daisy Drake• Bridie Farrar• Georgia Henderson

• Rachel King• Taylah Marsh-Irwin• Harrison Phillips• Lucy Tompkins

VCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS We celebrated the successes of 2018 on the evening of Wednesday 19th December, with the annual College Presentation Evening. It was a very positive way to end the year with many families and staff acknowledging the achievements of students from Year 7 to Year 12.

Among the many awards and scholarships presented on thenight,nineoftheCollege’shighachievingYear12VCEstudents were recognised. These students were:

Harrison Phillips was awarded the College Dux for 2018 and was presented with the Baw Baw Shire Academic Excellence Scholarship. Harry has been a committed and involved member of the college since he enrolled here as a Year 7 student. He is one of the most respected members of our College as an outstanding student academically, in the sporting arena and as a DSC community member and leader. A champion on so many levels.

Harry was unable to attend the evening, having already headed overseas to serve as a missionary in Russia for the next two years. His sister, Gemma, read a letter from Harry expressing his gratitude to his teachers, parents and family for their support. In his letter, Harry had this advice for all students, “IthinkthebestwaytocopewithYear12istohave‘gratitudeinyourattitude’andrememberhowluckywearetohavethisdifficultyear…Allbiggoalscanbeattainedbyachievingsmaller goals along the way, so break up what you need to do into small steps and then work at it consistently and you will achieveyourbestpossibleresults.”

On his return home, Harrison plans to study at Monash University in the Biomedical Science Scholars Program and possibly pursue a career in sports medicine.

It was very pleasing to see the positive destinations the class of 2018 have been offered. We wish all 2018 graduates well for their future studies and careers.

COMMUNITY EVENTSOur College life includes many community events. On Saturday 16th February, our College Captains, House Captains, students and staff will participate in the Ficifolia Festival parade.

As I write this newsletter, House Captains are preparing for the Annual Inter-house Swimming Sports to be held on Tuesday 19th February. We are all looking forward to an enjoyable summer day at the Drouin pool and some great competition between the four Houses.

Monday 18th February is a very important day in our calendar as we will hold our Celebration Assembly to recognise the progress students made in 2018.

VCE Parent/Student Information Evening will be held onTuesday26thFebruary.Valuableinformationwillbesharedand there will be an opportunity to have all those burning questionsaboutVCEanswered.

We also hosted a welcome BBQ and Information Evening for the parents of Year 7 students on Monday 11th February. This evening was a great way for parents to meet other parents andtheirchild’steachers.

This week, many of us will pause to remember the devastating events and the impact on our community as we commemorate the ten year anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires. On this anniversary people may experience different emotional and physical reactions. There may be members of our community needing support at this time. As well as the community agencies available our Wellbeing Team can assist families in accessing assistance.

Deb Gentle, Principal (On behalf of the Principal Team)

“Educatingthemindwithouteducatingtheheartisnoeducationatall.”Aristotle.

Harrison Phillips,

College Dux for 2018


Principal Team's Report ContinuedCOLLEGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2019 The role of the College Council is very important to the running of our College. It is the key policy making body and establishes the direction for the College. Our College Council is made up of six parent representatives, three staff representatives, the Principal, two student representatives and up to two Community representatives.

I encourage all parents to consider themselves or encourage other parents or community members to put their hand up for this important parent/guardian role at the College. All great schools have a committed and strong council with full parent representation. Please contact Ms Deb Gentle or Ms JosieO’Connorforfurtherinformationifyouareinterestedin these positions.

We have been very fortunate to have Rebecca Ferguson and Emily Sullivan serving as parent representatives. They will be retiring from office from 14th of March, 2019. On behalf of the College I would like to thank them for their work and time given as parent representatives.

We have the following positions available in 2019

• 3 Parent positions which are a two (2) year tenure.

NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CALL FOR NOMINATIONAn election is to be conducted for members of the Drouin Secondary College Council.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the College General Office and must be lodged by 4.00pm Friday, 1st March 2019.

The ballot, if required, will open on Monday 4th March and close at 4.00pm on Thursday 7th March, 2019.

Following the closing of nominations a list of the nominations will be posted at the College. The terms of office, membership categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows:

If you are interested in nominating yourself or another parent/guardian, please contact the Business Manager, MsJosieO’Connorassoonaspossible.

E: [email protected] or Ph: 5625 1002

Membership Category Term of Office No. of Positions

Parent Member 14th March 2019 - 14th March 2021 3 (2 Years)


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KEY CONTACTSOur leadership team consists of the following members. Please make contact with your child's Learning Group Leader or Learning Culture Leaders if you have any questions or concerns.

POSITION STAFF MEMBER EMAIL Principal Deb Gentle [email protected] Principal Year 7 Rebecca Williams [email protected] Principal Year 8-9 (Acting) Ashti Mullen [email protected] Principal Year 10-12 Rob Monk [email protected] Manager Josie O’Connor [email protected] 7 Learning Culture Leader Kerrie Wainwright [email protected] 7 Learning Culture Assistant Jessica Dunn [email protected] 8/9 Learning Culture Leader Diane Croft [email protected] 8 Learning Culture Assistant Rachel Davies [email protected] 9 Learning Culture Assistant Corissa Rieschieck [email protected] 10-12 Learning Culture Leader Rose Allen [email protected] 10 Learning Culture Assistant Ben Stein [email protected] 11 Learning Culture Assistant Tim Cosstick [email protected] 12 Learning Culture Assistant Andrew Walsh [email protected] Wellbeing Leader (Acting) Andrew Walsh [email protected] Wellbeing Assistant Jenni Johnson [email protected] Wellbeing Assistant Anne Wilson [email protected] Nurse Laura Van Stijn [email protected] Jun Lim [email protected] & Learning Leader Teresa Fanning [email protected] & Learning Leader Heather Daldry [email protected] & Learning Leader Intervention (Acting) Jayde Werner-Duffield [email protected] Specialist Rachel Bohni [email protected] Specialist Jo Brauman [email protected] Specialist Scott Hasley [email protected] Coordinator Bernie Walsh [email protected] Leader Jenn Davies [email protected] Coordinator Nella Marx [email protected]

English CoordinatorRhonda MartinoSarah Longden

[email protected]@edumail.vic.gov.au

Humanities (SOSE) Coordinator Laura Burton [email protected] Coordinator Peter Russell [email protected]/Health Coordinator David Sharpe [email protected] Coordinator Brie Brooker [email protected] Coordinator Scott Hasley [email protected] Technology Coordinator Therese Gorton [email protected] / IT Technology Coordinator Ben Stein [email protected] 8 Hands on Learning Coordinator Bernie Walsh [email protected] 9 Pre Apprenticeship Coordinator Jayden King [email protected] Coordinator Karly Goss [email protected]/Pathways Kerry Wales [email protected]/Pathways / VET Coordinator Jayden King [email protected]/Pathways Kylie Downey [email protected] (D&I) Coordination Emma Todaro [email protected] (D&I) Assistant Luana Crampton [email protected] & Numeracy Intervention Aleasha Innella [email protected] Pathways Program (APP) Coordinator Jessica Dunn [email protected] Coordinator Natalie Fisher [email protected] Music & Choir Leader Natalia Gunning [email protected] (Bus) Coordinator Maureen Hickman [email protected] Representative Maureen Hickman [email protected]


2019 HOUSE CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINSA huge congratulations to our elected student leaders. They are excited about leading their teams in 2019. Please jump on board with Active April and register for your House and get set for the College Swimming Sports on Tuesday 19 February.

2019HOUSE LEADERS LAWSON PATERSON DENNIS GORDON

HOUSE CAPTAIN

Tuimateo LASARO Tyson MURRAY Thalia MITCHELL Jack McCONVILLEHOUSE CAPTAIN

Matt KOURIS Chloe KIRKMAN Molly CAMPBELL Anita CHAPMAN

VICE CAPTAIN

Caitlyn WARRINER Kate RINEHART Ruby KELLY Deegan SWALLOWVICE CAPTAIN

Charlotte FOENANDER Tyanna BURNS‐UM Felicity WILLIAMSON

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VACCINATIONS IN 2019TheSecondarySchoolVaccineProgramoffersfreevaccines to Year 7 and 10 students. These vaccines provide protection against:

• Diphtheria,tetanusandpertussis(whoopingcough)–one dose for Year 7 students

• HumanPapillomavirus(HPV)–twodosesforYear7students

• MeningococcalA,C,W,Y–onedoseforYear10students

Parents/guardians of Year 7 and 10 students should look out for the vaccine consent card booklet coming home from school with your child (Year 7 cards were sent out November 2018 with the orientation day paperwork). You need to read the information, complete and return the card regardless of whether your child is being vaccinated at school.

The Baw Baw Shire Immunisation Service may contact you abouttheSecondarySchoolVaccineProgram.Schoolsareauthorised to provide basic parent/guardian contact details to local councils for this purpose. Contact the school by 28 February 2019 if you do not want your contact details given to the Baw Baw Shire Immunisation Service.

TolearnmoreabouttheSecondarySchoolVaccineProgram, the vaccines, the diseases they protect against, or how you can prepare your child for vaccination, go to www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Additionally, the Commonwealth government is funding vaccinations for all children under 20 years of age who missed any scheduled vaccines, including a catch up program for Meningococcal ACWY vaccine for adolescents aged 15-19 years of age who have not already received the vaccine in school. If students have missed vaccines, either in childhood or adolescence, and require catch-up vaccines, they should speak with their Local council or GP.


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

From the General Office...FEESA reminder that all fees for 2018 are now overdue. To set up a payment plan for fees, please contact the Business Manager,JosieO’Connortomakeanappointment.OnlyYear 7 and 12 camps can be added to payment plans. Payment plans are available to all parents/guardians at DSC.

Please note elective charges will be added to family accounts in the next couple of weeks and statements willbepostedhomeshortlyafter.Thisyear’sCurriculumCharges are due by the end of Term 1 2019 if no payment plan is in place.

2019 CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. CSEF cannot be used for curriculum or elective charges. Application forms can be completed at the office now.

DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL EARLY?A reminder that if your child needs to leave during class time or any other time during the school day they are required to bring a signed note which is to be presented at their LCC office.

Please note that we require parent permission for students to be collected by someone other than their parents/guardians, as listed on our records. Persons listed as emergency contacts also require permission from parents/guardians to collect students.

Please call ahead if you have an unscheduled appointment in plenty of time, this enables staff to locate the child and make sure they are ready when you come to collect them.

IF YOU PURCHASED A COPY OF THE DSC 2018 PROTEUS VIA TRYBOOKING LAST YEAR,

YOU CAN NOW COLLECT YOUR COPY FROM THE GENERAL OFFICE.

IF YOU OPTED TO HAVE YOUR 2018 PROTEUS POSTED,

YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR COPY VIA MAIL SHORTLY.


2018 PRESENTATION NIGHTSCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS

SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE STUDENT NAME YEARAust Ed Union DSC Branch Award Kieran Williams 7Aust Ed Union DSC Branch Award Sharni Boote 7Buxwear Award Frank Pastrana 7Drouin Cricket Club Award Brock Walsh 7Drouin RSL Award Lachlan Hogben 7DUNLOP Award Blake Gouge 7Hivins Services ARCC Award Madison Peck 7Maths Excellence Award Tyler Paltridge 7William J. Bloye Award Amber Burke 7Year 7 Canteen Encouragement Award Lachlan Braybon 7Year 7 Canteen Encouragement Award Lily Bentley 7Year 7 English Excellence Award Ainsley Phillips 7Year 7 English Outstanding Effort Award Francis Pastrana 7Year 7 English Outstanding Effort Award Emma Smith 7Year 7 Intervention Support Program Award Rory Byrne 7Year 7 Intervention Support Program Award Breeana Andrews 7Year 7 SRC Award Ayden Narayan 7Drouin Cricket Club Award Tamsyn Pearson 8Drouin Lions Club Award Mackenzie Fort 8Drouin RSL Award Kalen Wittmer Li 8Hivins Services ARCC Award Laura-Joan Roberts 8LOTE Excellence Award Tamsyn Pearson 8Maths Excellence Award Jamie Kawecki 8Phoenix Screenprinting Award Phoebe Allgood 8Year 8 Canteen Encouragement Award Isabelle Fankhauser 8Year 8 Canteen Encouragement Award Jamie Kawecki 8Year 8 English Excellence Award Hayden King 8Year 8 English Outstanding Effort Award Kyle Kruizinga 8Year 8 Intervention Support Program Award Isabel O'Callaghan 8Year 8 Intervention Support Program Award Taniesha Pratt 8Year 8 SRC Award Grace Thorpe 8B & T Plumbing Scholarship Trent Taylor 9B & T Plumbing Scholarship Dean Swinburne 9Baw Baw Shire Indigenous Scholarship Holly Stephens 9Buxwear Award Zarkara Smith 9Creative Arts Award Sine Salt 9Dick Senini Scholarship Freya Peck 9Drouin Lions Club Award Daniel Chaplin 9Drouin RSL Award Isabelle Harvey 9DUNLOP Award Xavier Roberts 9Hivins Services ARCC Award Camryn Olsen 9LOTE Excellence Award Shyan Mitchell 9Maths Excellence Award Olivia Fowler 9William J. Bloye Award Shae Hobgen 9Year 9 Canteen Encouragement Award Taylah Cunningham 9Year 9 Canteen Encouragement Award Lachlan Jagoe 9Year 9 English Excellence Award Isabelle Harvey 9


SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE STUDENT NAME YEARYear 9 English Excellence Award Jordan Deszcz 9Year 9 English Outstanding Effort Award Olivia Fowler 9Year 9 Intervention Support Program Award Rachel Prout 9Year 9 SRC Award Kiara Collis 9B & T Plumbing Scholarship Xavier Roberts 9 ADF Long Tan Leadership Ruby Kelly 10 Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Thalia Mitchell 10 VET Hospitality Award Halle Braybon 10Campion Education Encouragement Award Chelsea Steel 10Creative Arts Award Chelsea Steel 10Drouin Apex Award Zoe Young 10Drouin Lions Club Award Maggie Millis 10DUNLOP Award Daniel Carvosso 10Hivins Services ARCC Award Gemma Burke 10Materials Technology Excellence Award Jack McConville 10Maths Excellence Award Alex MacDonald 10Phillip & Terry Dent Achievement Award Thalia Mitchell 10Phillip & Terry Dent Achievement Award Alex McDonald 10Warragul Quilters Award Leaya Tampaline 10Year 10 Canteen Encouragement Award Chloe Kirkman 10Year 10 Canteen Encouragement Award Sophie McCabe 10Year 10 English Excellence Award Thalia Mitchell 10Year 10 English Outstanding Effort Award Freya Peck 10Year 10 SRC Award Matt Kouris 10Bob Rogers Encouragement Award Braden Lewis 11Bob Rogers Encouragement Award Anita Chapman 11Canteen Encouragement Award Krystal Murray 11CFMEU VCE Support Scholarship Tyanna Burns-Um 11Drouin & District Business Group Award Maddy Ferguson 11Drouin Apex Award Amber Shanks 11Drouin Lions Club Award Kayla Woodlock 11Drouin RSL Award Jessica Taylor 11Federation Training Award Ash Hutchinson 11Federation Training Award Wil Trewin 11Federation Training Award Maddi Shaw 11Hivins Services ARCC Award Kasey Major 11Lyn Craig Memorial Award Zoe Young 11Maths Excellence Award Cade Deszcz 11Shane Vandeligt Memorial Scholarship Maddison Nash 11Smith McCarthy Wilson Accounting Scholarship Ali Lieshout 11SRC Leadership Award Ryan Simioni 11SSV Academic & Sporting Achievement Award Maddi Shaw 11VCAL Excellence Award Katy Pincott 11Warragul Bus Lines Award Stacey Smith 11William Rae Award Jade Baker 11Year 11 Canteen Encouragement Award Alisha Major 11Year 11 Canteen Encouragement Award Scott Hicks 11Year 11 English Excellence Award Natasha Cameron 11Year 11 SRC Award Corey Taylor 11Bob Rogers Encouragement Award Lachlan Pearson 11DSC Senior Art Acquisition Award Chelsea Morgan 12Year 12 Baw Baw Shire Scholarship Harrison Phillips 12


TOP ACADEMIC STUDENTS FOR EACH YEAR LEVEL

2018 PRESENTATION NIGHT CONTINUED

YEAR 7Chloe ACHILLES

Lanaea BONE

Sharni BOOTE

Taylah CLARK

Gabrielle DAWSON

Eryn DEPPELER

Jessica HICKFORD

Lachlan HOGBEN

Allanah JAGOE

Alexandra KENNEDY

Tasharni MURRAY

Ayden NARAYAN

Tyler PALTRIDGE

Francis PASTRANA

Madison PECK

Willow PETROV

Ainsley PHILLIPS

Charlotte SMITHETT

Caitlin THOMSON

Sophie TURNER

Bridie-RoseWHALEBONE-ATTEWELL

YEAR 8Phoebe ALLGOOD

Chloe BALCOMBE

Isabelle FANKHAUSER

Jazmine FITZGERALD

Aaron HALLAM

Ella JOHNSTONE

Jamie KAWECKI

Hayden KING

Kira KING

Kalen WITTMER LI

Lola MALES

Tahlia MARRIOTT

Shyan MITCHELL

Tamsyn PEARSON

Chantelle PREIS

Grace THORPE

Taj VASS

Grace WADDELL

YEAR 9Caitlin BILJNA

Kaitlyn CHEETHAM

Kiara COLLIS

Tahlia COUSIN

Jacob DAVIES

Jordan DESZCZ

Olivia FOWLER

Isabelle HARVEY

Shae HOGBEN

Xavier LAFRANTZ

Shania LEWIS

Ashlea MURDICA

Camryn OLSEN

Chloe SMART

Zarkara SMITH

Leaya TAMPALINE

Zoe WRIGHT

YEAR 10Taliah BROOKER

Danielle CASE

LillyHENDERSON-CARBERY

Chloe KIRKMAN

Matthew KOURIS

Alexander MACDONALD

Sophie MCCABE

Maggie MILLIS

Thalia MITCHELL

Freya PECK

Sarah ROBINS

Lauren SMITHERS

Chelsea STEEL

Emily WARREN

Caitlyn WARRINER

Lauren WEBB

YEAR 11Natasha CAMERON

Cade DESZCZ

Will FREEMANTLE

Toby KAWECKI

Ali LIESHOUT

Kasey MAJOR

Alisha MAJOR

Will MICHIE

Katy PINCOTT

Joel POPE

Hannah RIESCHIECK

Stacey SMITH

YEAR 12Lochlin CLARKE

Rachel COOK

Daisy DRAKE

Bridie FARRAR

Georgia HENDERSON

Rachel KING

Taylah MARSH-IRWIN

Harrison PHILLIPS

Lucy TOMKINS


REMEMBER THE HIGH FIVE

Commit to your learning and make a great start to the year by following the High Five.

PRODUCTION 2019Rehearsals for the DSC 2019 Production have started!A full rehearsal schedule stating who is required at which rehearsals will be published on 25th February.

Where? The Audo

When? • Mondays after school (as of Monday 11th Feb),

3:45pm-5:30pm: only students required as per rehearsal schedule.

• Mondays lunchtime, 25th Feb onwards: only students required as per rehearsal schedule.

• Full day intensives: Monday 18th & Thursday 21st February (no Monday after school rehearsal on the 18th)

Monday rehearsals are ongoing throughout the semester.

NOTE: All our rehearsals are closed to non-cast and non-crew. This means, no friends and no parents watching our rehearsal process. This is so our audience has an enjoyable theatre experience when they come and see the show.

We look forward to seeing you there!

ICT BOOTCAMPAs you know, all students who connect to the DSC network need to meet certain requirements. One of these is completing the appropriate ICT Bootcamp course each year.

The ICT Bootcamp Course is on Moodle.

ICT Bootcamp must be completed by 28th February 2019.

Successful completion of the relevant Bootcamp course ensures your computer stays unlocked.

Failure to successfully complete the relevant Bootcamp course will mean your computer will be locked down.

If you have any questions, concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me:

[email protected]

Teresa Fanning, Curriculum Leader - ICT & Pedagogy


mailto:[email protected]

WELCOME TO YEAR 7 2019The Year 7 team has had a great start to the year with 227 students surviving their first week of many more to come at Secondary College. The teaching staff are enjoying their classes already and we are getting to know each other slowly. There is a lot to learn at this new stage - Sentral, Moodle, CATs, LGs and LCCs. Ask your child if they know what these terms mean!

Kerrie WainwrightYear 7 Level Leader

Jessica Dunn - 7AAssistant Level Leader

Rebecca WilliamsAssistant Principal

Our Year 7 Learning Culture Centre team this year are:

Gita Walker - 7B

Deborah Coffey - 7C Sarah Longden - 7EMegan Boland - 7D Carmen Daldry - 7F

Dave Axford - 7G Erin Warner - 7IScott Hasley - 7H Louise Jones - 7J

The Learning Group Leaders, Rebecca Williams (Assistant Principal), Sharon Pocock (Year 7 Administration Assistant) and I look forward to working with you all in 2019.

Kerrie Wainwright Year 7 Level Leader


YEAR 8 & 9 LEARNING CULTURE TEAM 2019For families with students in years 8 & 9

Mrs Diane CroftYear 8/9 LCC

Leader

Ms Rachel DaviesYear 8 LCC

Assistant Leader

Ms Corissa RieschieckYear 9 LCC

Assistant Leader

Welcome to 2019. Year 8 and 9 students and families have the support of their Learning Group Leader as the first port of call for day to day and on-going issues. It is important to communicate all needs and concerns.

There are many staff you or your child may interact with this year.

Our team of staff in the 8 & 9 Learning Culture Centre office include:• Mrs Maureen Hickman: 8-9 LCC Administration (the person most likely to answer the LCC phone)

• 8 & 9 Learning Culture Leader: Mrs Diane Croft (overseeing both year levels)

• Year 8 Assistant Leader: Ms Rachel Davies

• Year 9 Assistant Leader: Ms Corissa Rieschieck

9 8A Learning Group Leader - Dr Jessica Cox

9 8B Learning Group Leader - Mr Andrew Bohni

9 8C Learning Group Leader - Mr Kevin Thorpe

9 8D Learning Group Leader - Mr Rick Emery

9 8E Learning Group Leader - Ms Ainslee Gallagher

9 8F Learning Group Leader - Ms Sinead McCullough

9 8G Learning Group Leader - Ms Rachel Davies

Beyond the office our wider team with whom you may have contact include:• Assistant Principal (Acting) - Ms Ashti Mullen

• The Careers staff - Mrs Kerry Wales, Mr Jayden King and Mrs Kylie Downey

• The Wellbeing staff - led by Mr Andrew Walsh

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need advice or information.

9 9A Learning Group Leader - Mrs Natalia Gunning

9 9B Learning Group Leader - Ms Corissa Rieschieck

9 9C Learning Group Leader - Ms Angela Dong

9 9D Learning Group Leader - Mr James Firth

9 9E Learning Group Leader - Mrs Simone Hoogeveen

9 9F Learning Group Leader - Ms Myrid Bartlett

9 9G Learning Group Leader - Miss Madeline Stanton

9 9H Learning Group Leader - Mrs Diane Croft

Maureen HickmanYear 8/9 LCCAdministration


2019 SENIOR SCHOOL TEAM

Rose AllenSenior School Leader

Andrew WalshYear 12 Level Assistant

Tim CosstickYear 11 Level Assistant

Ben SteinYear 10 Level Assistant

Melissa TyrrellSenior LCC Adminstration

We are looking forward to working with all the students and parents in the Senior School this year. We are sure we will have a productive year, full of learning and opportunities for personal, social and emotional growth and development.

A particular warm welcome to all the Year 10 students and new students and their families who join the Senior School this year.

We are looking forward to building relationships with the young people in our care and encouraging them to reach their goalsastheyworktowardscompletingtheirVCEorVCALcertificatesorfindinganapprenticeshiportraineeshipattheendof 2019 or beyond.

We would also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the 2019 Senior School Team:

2019 Senior School Team Photos with names

Rose Allen - Senior School Leader Andrew Walsh - Year 12 Level Assistant Tim Cosstick - Year 11 Level Assistant Ben Stein -Year 10 Level Assistant Melissa Tyrrell - Senior LCC Adminstration We are looking forward to working with all of the students and parents this year in the Senior School and we are sure we will have a productive year, full of learning and opportunities for personal, social and emotional growth and development. A particular warm welcome to all of the Year 10 students and parents, and new students and families who join the Senior School this year. We are looking forward to building relationships with the young people in our care and encouraging them to reach their goals as they work towards completing their VCE or VCAL certificates or finding an apprenticeship or traineeship at the end of 2019 or beyond.

We would also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the 2019 Senior School Team:

The Year Level Assistants at Years 11 and 12 are the first port of call for any questions or concerns for our Year 11 and 12 students, or feel free to contact Mrs Melissa Tyrrell or Mrs Rose Allen. Please find below our Year 10 Team for 2019:

Rob Monk Assistant Principal

Rosemary Allen Senior Level Leader

Andrew Walsh Year 12 Level Assistant

Tim Cosstick Year 11 Level Assistant

Ben SteinYear 10 Level Assistant

Karly Goss VCAL

Coordinator

Natalie Fisher VASS

Coordinator

Melissa Tyrrell Adminsitrative

Assistant

The Year Level Assistants at Years 11 and 12 are the first port of call for any questions or concerns for our Year 11 and 12 students, or feel free to contact Mrs Melissa Tyrrell or Mrs Rose Allen.

Please find below our Year 10 Team for 2019:

For all of our Year 10 students and families, your LG teacher is your first port of call if you have a concern or a question about anything at all, or feel free to contact Mr Ben Stein, Mrs Melissa Tyrrell or Mrs Rose Allen.

Rosemary Allen Senior School Leader

Ben SteinYear 10 Level Assistant10D Learning Group Teacher

Amy Forbes10A

LearningGroupTeacher

Matt Cox10B


Tom Lyons10C


Jayde Werner‐Duffield10E


Shelly Watson‐Davie

10F Learning GroupTeacher

Pat Dowty10G


For all of our Year 10 students and families, your LG teacher is your first port of call if you have a concern or a question about anything at all, or feel free to contact Mr Ben Stein, Mrs Melissa Tyrrell or Mrs Rose Allen.



Drouin Secondary College

VCE INFORMATION EVENING Tuesday 26th* February 2019 at 7pm – 8pm

*Please note the change in date Where: Moondah Learning Centre

Who: Interested parents and Year 10, 11 and 12 VCE students

Program:

Meet the key 2019 VCE staff. What is VCE? The nuts and bolts of how it works. What do I have to do to meet the requirements to complete my VCE? How is the VCE assessed? What is the difference between SACs, SATs and Exams? What is the ATAR and how does it work? What is the GAT and why it is important? Expectations of DSC Senior School students. What is the difference between Homework and Study? Tips on how parents can support their child through VCE What is Special Provisions and am I eligible? What our Careers team can do to support you in VCE. What our Wellbeing team can do to support you in VCE. Key 2019 dates. Opportunity to ask a panel of staff questions on anything VCE/DSC related.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT DETAILSPlease remember to inform the front office if any of your contact details change eg address, phone number, email, emergency contacts etc. It is very important that the College is able to contact families in case of an emergency and also for teachers to communicate with you about your child’s learning and wellbeing. Update your details via the Sentral Parent Portal, call the front office or email [email protected].



Accelerated Pathways Program 2020Open to Prospective Year 7 Students in 2020

Drouin Secondary College APP (Accelerated Pathway Program) offers students in Year 7 challenging work that is more closely aligned with their abilities. The program emphasises higher-level thinking skills, problem solving and academic achievement.

Students suited to the programStudents best suited to the program are those who are highly motivated, independent learners, flexible in their thinking, self-motivated, well-organised, and have well-developed literacy and numeracy skills and broad general knowledge.

The APP Program is designed to benefit those students who have shown academic aptitude in one or more specific areas of the curriculum and have high educational aspirations. Students in the APP Program are not necessarily good at everything, but show an ability beyond most of their peers.

The APP differenceAs with all students in Year 7, students in the APP program learn together in their Learning Group for most of their subjects. They are generally taught in a similar way and follow the same curriculum as the other students at their year level, including the full range of arts, technology and sports subjects. However, for some subjects, alternate texts are provided to allow for greater analysis or complexity, and the work is generally more challenging and advanced and encourages higher-level thinking skills. Students in the program also benefit from working in a group of like-minded peers and have access to additional extension and challenge programs.

As with all our classes, students are taught with a wide variety of strategies to allow for the most appropriate to promote their intellectual growth. From research and our experience, students in extension programs are generally more receptive to particular types of teaching strategies and classroom activities.

Selection processAll prospective Year 7 students for 2020 are welcome to apply for the APP program. Selection is via application, test, NAPLAN, reports and an interview.

How to applyFor more information about applying please attend the information session on Tuesday 19th March or contact Dr Jessica Dunn on (03) 5625 1002.

Key DatesAccelerated Pathways Program (APP) Information Night: Tuesday 19th March 7.00pm

APP Applications open: Tuesday 19th March

Year 7 2020 Information Day for Grade 6 students: Thursday2ndMay9.20am—3.00pm

Parent Information Evening: Thursday 2nd May 7pm for parents and Grade 5 & 6 students

APP Applications close: Friday 17th May

Student testing: Saturday 25th May

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 3rd June

Final placement of students: Notification by week of 17th June

Orientation Days for all Grade 6 students: Tuesday 10th & 13th December

Proud to be your Community College valuing Achievement, Respect,

Commitment & Community

YEAR 7 2020 INFORMATION DAY &

EVENINGS ACCELERATED PATHWAYS PROGRAM

(APP) INFORMATION EVENING Tuesday 19th March at 7pm

Grade 6 students with academic aptitude and a passion for learning are invited to apply!

INFORMATION DAY FOR ALL GRADE 6 STUDENTS

Thursday 2nd May 9.20am to 3.00pm

EVENING FOR PARENTS AND GRADE 5 & 6 STUDENTS Thursday 2nd May 7.00pm

Tour the College in small groups to see classrooms &

facilities & presentations about our learning programs. Speak with teachers, students & other parents.

Contact: Dr Jessica Dunn—

[email protected] or 5625 1002 or visit our website: www.drouinsc.vic.edu.au


What's cooking...in the Food Studies kitchens?

Welcome to another school year from the DSC Food team!

Youmayhavenoticedwe’vechangedournametoFoodStudieswhichisalsothenameofourVCEfoodsubject.Wefeelthenamebettercoverswhatweareallabout–thestudyofFood.

Consequently, we are looking forward to sending home some great foodswiththestudentsthisyear,butthisbecomesdifficultiftheydon’thave a container. Please make sure all Food Studies students have a clean, named container with lid for all practical classes to help us protect our precious environment by using less throw-away products. ARCC awards are on offer for everyone who remembers, as we feel it is really important.

As always, we are happy to support students with allergies and intolerances. Please discuss these with us so we always have alternatives available.

We are looking forward to an even bigger and better year in the kitchensthisyear,sowatchthisspace…

Safer Internet DayTuesday 5 February 2019 was Safer Internet Day and our school Drouin Secondary College was on board!

Safer Internet Day at DSC aimed to raise awareness about the positive role of digital technology and explored ways we can all contribute to creating a better, safer internet.

Coordinated by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner in Australiaandcelebratedinover130countries,thisyear’sSaferInternetDaythemewas‘Togetherforabetterinternet’.

We encourage all parents to get involved and support our young people in developing the critical skills required to successfully navigate the online world.

These skills take time to develop but they can help us in all areas of life - online and off.

Weliketocallthemthe4Rs…

Respect - I treat myself and others the way I like to be treated

Responsibility - I am accountable for my actions and I take a stand when I feel something is wrong

Reasoning - I question what is real

Resilience - I get back up from tough situations

Let’s all learn the 4Rs of online safety this Safer Internet Day


Library Encouraging Reading @ HomeReading is an important aspect of success in school subjects, as well as providing a much bigger window for alternative behaviours, ways of thinking and for developing empathy.

All Drouin Secondary College students from Years 7-12 are expected to read regularly at home. This will include set novels for English, textbooks for a variety of subjects and free choice books.

Below are several strategies for encouraging reading at home:

• Find a reading time that works for your family. Avoid distractions eg phone, laptop. Limit the time and set the timer to 10 minutes if reading in the past has been difficult. It is better to have an enjoyable and focussed 10 minutes than a distracted 30 minutes.

• Encourage conversation: What was your favourite part? Tell me about the characters. What do you think will happen next? What did you think about that setting? What do like/ dislike about this book?

• Read the DSCN together. There are always many articles about students are currently doing and also examples of what they can look forward to in later years. This provides a springboard for conversation about what is happening at school.

• Talk is a key to literacy learning. Knowing someone cares enough to give them attention for studying, reading and completing homework makes a significant positive impact on how children see themselves as learners and readers. When parents expressinterestintheirchildren’slearning, children respond positively.

• Model what it means to be an enthusiastic reader. Create a home ofreaderswhereeveryonereads–Itis just what we do in this house! Talk about what you have read. Read aloud what makes you laugh and share it with your child.

• Read the set novel that your child is reading for English and initiate discussion regarding various aspects of the book.

(SOURCES: English & Library pedagogy, PETAA - http://www.petaa.edu.au/imis_prod/w/Teaching_Resources/Parents_guide.aspx/)


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Careers News...Careers & Pathways Staff2019 has seen a change of staff in the Careers & Pathways team. Jaydyn King and Kerry Wales continue as Advisors but we are very pleased to welcome Kylie Downey to our team. Kylie is an accredited Careers Practitioner and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the College.

DSC Careers WebsiteStudents in every year level will be making greater use of the DSC Careers Website in 2019. There is a wealth of information on the site for students and parents/guardians. Students are able to use templates to write resumes and cover letters as well as seek information about options such asVCE,VETandVCAL,pathwaystoTAFEanduniversitycourses, interview tips and much more. Go to https://www.drouinsccareers.com/

2018 Year 12 studentsThelastmonthhasseenmanyofour2018VCEstudentsreceive offers for a wide range of university and TAFE courses while others have gained fulltime employment. We wish our 2018 alumni all the best and encourage them to contact the College with news of their future successes.

Year 10 studentsThese students should be thinking seriously about organising a Work Experience placement for the last week of Term 2: June 24- 28. Students can collect Work Experience Arrangement forms from the Careers Office. Approximately 170 students will be seeking placements so there is hot competition for places.

EXPERIENCING SCIENCE AT MELBOURNE UNIVERSITYOver the summer break, I received the extraordinary opportunity to attend the University of Melbourne for a science experience. I am very grateful and thankful to The Rotary Club of Drouin who sponsored me and Mr Russell for putting forward the recommendation. The activities I participated in, the things I learnt, the people I met were all once in a lifetime encounters.

The program consisted of three days jam-packed with workshops in engineering, chemistry, mathematics, science communication, earth science, anatomy, genetics and optometry, activities with Young Scientists Australia, a tour of the Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, anatomy, robotics, microbiology, biochemistry and a physics show. The activities planned were eye-openers for someone like myself who only has their heart set on a career in one science. Speaking to students who attend the university, I gained a wonderful view on different aspects of science. The experience deepened my love of science and could turn an opposing impression of science around. I strongly encourage any Year 9 and 10 students who have a passion

for science, do not yet have a passion for science or do not know what they want to study in the coming years to give it a go. I thank all who supported and allowed me to attend this incredible, fascinating experience.

Isabelle Harvey

Experiencing Science at Melbourne Uni

Over the summer break, I received the extraordinary opportunity to attend the University of Melbourne for a science experience. I am very grateful and thankful to The Rotary Club of Drouin who sponsored me and Mr Russell for putting forward the recommendation. The activities I participated in, the things I learnt, the people I met were all once in a lifetime encounters.

The program consisted of three days jam‐packed with workshops in engineering, chemistry, mathematics, science communication, earth science, anatomy, genetics and optometry, activities with Young Scientists Australia, a tour of the Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, anatomy, robotics, microbiology, biochemistry and a physics show. The activities planned were eye‐openers for someone like myself who only has their heart set on a career in one science. Speaking to students who attend the university, I gained a wonderful view on different aspects of science. The experience deepened my love of science and could turn an opposing impression of science around. I strongly encourage any Year 9 and 10 students who have a passion for science, do not yet have a passion for science or do not know what they want to study in the coming years to give it a go. I thank all who supported and allowed me to attend this incredible, fascinating experience.

Isabelle Harvey




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From the School Nurse...


Do you need to update your student’s medical information?Thank you to those parents who have informed the school of changestotheirchild’smedicalcondition, health plans and medication requirements. It is very important that this information is kept up-to-date in case your

student requires medical treatment while they are at school.

Ifyourchild’smedicalconditionhaschangedandyouhavenotyetupdatedyourchild’srecords,pleasecontactyourchild’sLearningCultureCentre(LCC).

If your child requires medication at school, please hand the medication in to the LCC with a signed note from a parent/guardian. Medication needs to be in its original packaging, including any prescription label, clearly marked with the student’sname,thedosageandtimetobetaken.

SummerUVlevelsremainhighduringTerm1andweactivelypromote sun smart education at the College. Please remind students to apply sunscreen before and during school, purchase aninexpensiveschoolhatforthemtowearandencourage“Slipon a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade and Slideonthesunglasses”topreventUVdamage.

Thank you in advance for your assistance. Have a great start to Term 1!

Laura Van Stijn School Nurse

NEW FACES FOR DOCTORS IN SCHOOLSThe Doctors in Schools program will recommence this week. This will be a valuable service for our college community supporting the health and wellbeing of our students.

We have been extremely lucky to secure the services of Central Clinic Warragul to support our students. Dr Halimah Perez-Torres and Nurse Laraine Harrison will attend the College on Tuesdays between 10am and 2pm.

Students will make appointments through an online booking system available via Sentral. There will also be one hour during lunchtime where students can ‘dropin’withoutanappointment.

The fact sheet attached to this newsletter answers commonly asked questions about access to this program. We at DSC are very excited about the opportunity for students who might normally have trouble accessing a GP to see one here at no cost, and without the need to travel.

All families will have been sent an email regarding patient confidentiality. If you have further questions that are not answered by the fact sheet attached to this newsletter or the email, please contact Assistant Principal Rebecca Williams.

Dr Halimah Perez-Torres Dr Halimah practices at Central Clinic in Warragul and Drouin. She is experienced in theareasofwomen’shealthandadolescentsand has a keen interest in nutrition and healthy eating. With two teenagers of her own as well as a younger child, Dr Halimah was drawn to the Doctors in School Program

and feels it will be an interesting field to work in. She really likes listening to people and says everyone has an interesting story to tell. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, singing and plays multiple musical instruments. She also speaks Spanish.

Nurse Laraine Harrison My name is Laraine Harrison. I have been a registered nurse for a number of years, working at Central Clinic for approximately 18 months.

We moved to Drouin about 2 years ago as one of our sons and his family live in the area. We have two other adult children, a daughter in Cairns and another son in

WA. Prior to this move we worked and travelled around Australia for just over 4 years. This was an amazing experience, meeting and working with many different people along the way. We really are lucky, Australia has so much to offer.

I am now fortunate to be given this opportunity to work at the Drouin Secondary College. To work with you, to acknowledge and address any specific health issues. We look forward to meeting you, please feel free to come in for a chat when we are around.


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HELPING VICTORIA’S YOUNG PEOPLE ACCESS HEALTH CARE The Victorian Government is making sure young people are receiving the health support, advice and treatment they need to reach their full potential. The $43.8 million Doctors in Secondary Schools initiative is delivering on the Government’s election commitment to fund general practitioners (GPs) to attend 100 Victorian schools to provide medical advice and health care to those students most in need. This initiative will also provide for modern, fit-for-purpose rooms where required. This brochure provides answers to commonly asked questions about access to this program. WHAT IS THE CURRENT LAW ON CONSENT? Victorian law is clear on consent for medical treatment by a GP:

• Young people who are mature minors can consent to their own medical treatment.

• Young people who are not mature minors cannot give consent to their own medical treatment.

As is the case in community GP practice, the GP participating in the Doctors in Secondary Schools program, will assess if a young person is a mature minor with respect to the issue for which they are seeking medical treatment. WHAT IS A MATURE MINOR? Mature minors are young people under the age of 18 years who are deemed capable of seeking and obtaining health care for their particular issue. To give informed consent, a young person must be able to understand what treatment involves, what it is for, why it is needed and why it applies to them as an individual. The young person must also appreciate the risks associated with the treatment and be aware of the other options available, as well as the consequences of not pursuing treatment.

HOW DOES THE GP ASSESS WHETHER A YOUNG PERSON IS A MATURE MINOR? When the GP decides whether to give the young person medical treatment, they will consider:

• Age • Maturity in other areas of their life • Independence – whether they live at home with a

parent or carer, or support themselves • The seriousness of the treatment • The young person’s understanding of why the

treatment is needed, what it involves, treatment options, things that might go wrong (like side effects from drugs, or other complications), and consequences of non-treatment.

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS NOT A MATURE MINOR? In the case of the Doctors in Secondary School program, any young person who wants to make an appointment with the GP can do so. The GP will decide if the young person is a mature minor with respect to the issue for which they are seeking medical treatment. The assessment as to whether a young person is a mature minor may vary for different issues. For example, a GP may decide a young person is mature enough to be able to consent to treatment for a health condition such as asthma, but may not be mature enough to discuss the risks and benefits of anti-depressant medication. If a GP determines that your child is not a mature minor, they will obtain your consent before medical treatment is provided. CAN I COME TO THE APPOINTMENT WITH MY CHILD? Yes, parent or carer involvement is encouraged and the program recognises that as parents or carers you are an important source of information and support for your child in managing the issue for which they are seeing the GP. WHAT IF I DON’T WANT MY CHILD TO SEE A GP? You are encouraged to discuss this with your child and with the school. Generally, all secondary school aged students will be considered mature enough to make a decision to see the GP and the GP will then decide whether the student is a mature minor for the purposes of seeking medical treatment for the presenting issue. This principle

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applies just the same if your child was seeing the doctor in a local community general practice. WILL THE GP INVOLVE ME? There will be many circumstances where it is desirable or necessary for you to be involved. If your child is not a mature minor, the GP will involve a parent or carer or another responsible adult. If your child is assessed as a mature minor by the GP, the GP may see your child alone for the treatment of their issue, however the GP will often encourage your child to involve you in their care. This approach helps build confidence and responsibility in young people as they grow into young adults, while balancing the need to respect your child’s emerging right to confidential health care with your reasonable expectation about being involved in your child’s health care. UNDER WHAT OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I FIND OUT ABOUT MY CHILD’S GP VISIT? If the GP has determined that your child is considered a mature minor for the medical treatment being sought, their health information must be kept confidential and cannot be disclosed unless it is with your child’s consent or the disclosure of the information is otherwise permitted or required by law. The following are examples of when disclosure of health information is permitted or required by law:

• Your child consents to the disclosure. • The disclosure is necessary to prevent a serious threat

to public health, safety or welfare – e.g. the young person has a disease which must be notified to the Department of Health and Human Services.

• The disclosure is necessary to lessen or prevent a serious and imminent threat to any person’s health, safety or welfare.

Examples:

• The young person is at imminent risk of harming themselves.

• The young person is at imminent risk of harming others.

In accordance with these privacy obligations, school staff will not disclose when your child has accessed the GP

unless it is with your child’s consent, or there are some other legal reasons for the disclosure of this information. WHEN CAN MY CHILD GET THEIR OWN MEDICARE CARD? Young people can apply for their own Medicare card when they turn 15 years of age. They need to complete an application form and provide identification, such as a student card or birth certificate, as well as details about the card they are transferring from. WHERE WILL MY CHILD’S MEDICAL RECORD BE KEPT? The medical records will remain the property of the participating GP’s base clinic. CAN THE GP REFER MY CHILD TO OTHER HEALTH SERVICES IF THEY NEED IT? Yes. It is anticipated that referrals will be an important part of this program. The school program lead and nurse will work with the GP and your child to help support them if any referrals are required. In certain cases, you may also be consulted and involved in these referrals. WHAT IF MY CHILD ALREADY HAS A GP? If your child has an existing GP but would prefer to see the GP at their school, your child’s medical records can be transferred. This reflects what is currently undertaken in the broader community. This is important and encouraged, so that continuity of care is promoted across all the health providers a young person sees. If your child is a mature minor, they can consent to the transfer of their medical records. If your child is not a mature minor, you can consent to the transfer of your child’s medical records. WHAT SERVICES WILL THE GP BE PROVIDING? The GPs participating in the Doctors in Secondary Schools program will provide young people with the same services as those GPs in the community, including management of physical health, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health issues. For more information please visit: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/pages/doctors-secondary-schools.aspx or email Doctors in Secondary Schools at: [email protected] with any questions.


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HELPING VICTORIA’S YOUNG PEOPLE ACCESS HEALTH CARE The Victorian Government is making sure young people are receiving the health support, advice and treatment they need to reach their full potential. The $43.8 million Doctors in Secondary Schools initiative is delivering on the Government’s election commitment to fund general practitioners (GPs) to attend 100 Victorian schools to provide medical advice and health care to those students most in need. This initiative will also provide for modern, fit-for-purpose rooms where required. This brochure provides answers to commonly asked questions about access to this program. AM I ALLOWED TO GO THE GP BY MYSELF? Yes, there is no law in Victoria that says you have to be a certain age before you can visit a general practitioner (GP) on your own. In most circumstances, you can make an appointment to visit a GP via the Doctors in Secondary Schools Program on your own. If you go alone, your GP will need to make sure you are mature enough and able to understand any medical advice or information they give you during the appointment. The GP will chat to you about why you are there and decide if you are able to consent to treatment yourself, or if they think your parents or carers should be involved. Sometimes the GP will want to talk to your parents or carers so they can better understand what is going on in your life and how they can help. WHEN CAN I CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT? There is no fixed age at which you can consent to medical treatment on your own. It always depends on what kind of medical treatment you need, and whether your GP thinks you fully understand what is involved. When your GP decides whether to give you medical treatment, he or she will consider: • Your age and maturity

• Your independence – whether you live at home with a parent or carer, or support yourself

• The seriousness of the treatment • Whether you understand why the treatment is

needed, what it involves, and things that might go wrong (like side effects from drugs, or other complications).

You can consent to the treatment if the GP thinks you understand the advantages and risks of the treatment. If, after considering these things, your GP believes you are able to weigh up the advantages and risks of the treatment and then make a decision, you will be able to give consent. If the GP determines that: • you do not have the maturity to see him or her alone,

and • you are unable to make your own decisions about the

health issue you are seeing them about, the GP will get your parent’s or carer’s consent before continuing with your treatment.

They will usually talk with you first about how they will have that discussion with your parents or carers.

WILL YOU TELL MY MUM AND DAD OR CARER ABOUT THE MEDICAL ADVICE AND TREATMENT? If the GP decides you are mature enough to see them alone, make your own decisions and consent to any treatment, he or she is usually not allowed to tell your parents or carers that you saw them or anything that was talked about during your visit, without your consent. This is called confidentiality. They are also not allowed to say anything about your medical appointment even if your parents or carers ask for information. However, if you are under 14 years of age and listed on your parents’ Medicare card or have a duplicate Medicare card, your parents will be able to access information from Medicare (online, on the phone and via mail) about your appointments. For example, they will be able to access information showing the date of your appointments and the name of the medical practitioner that you have seen. If you are

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concerned about your appointment being kept confidential, you should talk to the GP about this at the start of the consultation. In some situations, the GP may want you to involve your parents or carers or teachers, and they will discuss why this is important with you, and may encourage you, or help you to talk with them. This will be discussed as needed on a case by case basis. Also in some cases, your GP might be worried about your health and safety, or that of others, and may be required to tell your mum, dad, carer or another person. These include:

• If you intend to harm yourself • If you intend to harm someone else • If someone is harming you.

However, in most of these cases the GP will talk with you first about whom they need to tell. WILL YOU TELL MY MUM AND DAD IF I HAVE MADE AN APPOINTMENT? We will only tell your mum and dad if you have consented to us doing this or if we think you are not mature enough

to make decisions about your own health information. We will talk to you first, if your parent has called requesting this information. We will also remind you that if you are under 14, through Medicare, your parents will be able to access information about your appointments. CAN I BRING A FRIEND TO THE APPOINTMENT? Yes, if you feel more comfortable going with a friend, parent or carer, that is okay. HOW DO I GET A MEDICARE CARD? Usually you are listed on your parents’ Medicare card. If you are 15 years or older, you can get your own Medicare card by applying to Medicare Australia. Information about how to do this will be available through the GP at your school. For more information please visit: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/pages/doctors-secondary-schools.aspx or email Doctors in Secondary Schools at: [email protected] with any questions.


Just want to do homework in a quiet, friendly place?

Homework ClubTuesday, Wednesday

and Thursdayat 3.45 to 4.45 in E3

(Students must stay until at least 4.30pm)

Supervised by tutors and teachers to

help support your learning

STARTS TUESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY

VCE Homework Help Senior Study Centre

Mondays after school Year 11 & 12 Maths Methods

Year 12 Further Maths

Thursdays lunch Year 12 Health & Human Development

All other VCE subjects as per teacher availability

Friday Lunch

S23

Be there or Be2


Event Age Prize Event Age PrizeObstacle race Open $2 $1 50c Boys flat race 9 $1 50c 20cObstacle race 14&15 $1 50c 20c Boys flat race 8 $1 50c 20cObstacle race 12&13 $1 50c 20c Boys flat race 7 $1 50c 20cObstacle race 10&11 $1 50c 20c Boys flat race 6 $1 50c 20cObstacle race 8&9 $1 50c 20c Boys flat race 5 $1 50c 20cObstacle race 6&7 $1 50c 20c Boys flat race 4 $1 50c 20cObstacle race 4&5 $1 50c 20c Boys flat race Under 4 $1 50c 20cObstacle race Under 4 $1 50c 20c Ladies over 40 50m $5 $3 $2Girls flat race 15 $1 50c 20c Mens over 40 70m $5 $3 $2Girls flat race 14 $1 50c 20c Ladies flat race $5 $3 $2Girls flat race 13 $1 50c 20c Ellinbank Gift 120m Sash $15 $10 $5Girls flat race 12 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls sack race 14&15 $1 50c 20cGirls flat race 11 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls sack race 12&13 $1 50c 20cGirls flat race 10 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls sack race 10&11 $1 50c 20cGirls flat race 9 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls sack race 8&9 $1 50c 20cGirls flat race 8 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls sack race 6&7 $1 50c 20cGirls flat race 7 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls sack race 4&5 $1 50c 20cGirls flat race 6 $1 50c 20c Ladies gumboot throw $5 $2 $1Girls flat race 5 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls potato race 14&15 $1 50c 20cGirls flat race 4 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls potato race 12&13 $1 50c 20cGirls flat race Under 4 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls potato race 10&11 $1 50c 20cBoys flat race 15 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls potato race 8&9 $1 50c 20cBoys flat race 14 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls potato race 6&7 $1 50c 20cBoys flat race 13 $1 50c 20c Boys & Girls potato race 4&5 $1 50c 20cBoys flat race 12 $1 50c 20c Ladies & Girls race 400m $10 $5 $2Boys flat race 11 $1 50c 20c Boys 400m $5 $3 $2Boys flat race 10 $1 50c 20c Mens 800m $10 $5 $2

We would like to thank our major sponsors:

Age is calculated as at the day of the sports. Events may change on the night.A warm welcome is extended to newcomers in the district.

89th ELLINBANK TWILIGHT SPORTS

Friday February 22nd 2019 at the Ellinbank Recreation ReserveSausage Sizzle available from 6:00pm. Events starting 6:30pm sharp.

Entry: Gold coin donation

Presented by Ellinbank Hall Committee


Registration Training Session Current & New Players Welcome

Boys & Girls Welcome

Sunday 17th February, 2019

Hallora Recreation Reserve

Under 10, Under 12 & Under 14’s teams

Light training session 11am – 12pm

followed by a free sausage sizzle

Come along and meet the coaches, committee members and new families

For enquiries please contact: Chris Wilson (President) 0407 822 755 Kylie Morris (Secretary) 0405 146 947

Hallora Junior Football Club


WHEN Every Thursday night During February 6.00-7.30pm

WHERE Bunyip Soccer Ground Nar Nar Goon- Longwarry Road, Bunyip Vic 3815

Players required. All junior boys and girls from U7’s through to Senior Ladies and Men.

Bunyip Soccer Club would like all new and current members to come and join our family friendly club and register for the 2019 Season.

[email protected]

CONTACTS: Adrian Gatti President 0417 590 830 Rebecca Biljna Secretary 0409 809 893

UNIFORMS & ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THE DAY. EFTPOS FACILITIES

2019 FEES To be confirmed. FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Country Bus TravelCountry buses (this does not include in town bus services) are provided as a free service to eligible students for the sole purpose of providing transport between home and school.

Bus Passes will NOT be issued for transport such as:

• to the home of another student,• to after school employment,• to sporting and other social events, or• toanotherperson’shomeforthepurposeofchild

minding,These are all regarded as private in nature and therefore the responsibility of the parents and students concerned.

Casual travel in the past has caused overcrowding on some buses which creates serious concerns with respect to safety. This year most buses are already running to their capacity so seating is not available.

PLEASE NOTE: No bus pass will be issued for any other purpose other than to facilitate short term emergency housing.

We deeply regret the inconvenience this may cause but we need to follow the guidelines set out by the Department of Education and Training as closely as possible, which are created in the best interests of safety for all students.

Maureen Hickman Transport Coordinator Drouin Secondary College

COLLEGE DATESWEEK 3

Thursday 14/02 Chess Club

School Council - 7.30pm

Friday 15/02 Maths Club

Saturday 16/02 Ficifolia Festival

WEEK 4

Monday 18/02 Celebration Assembly - 9am

Production Camp

Tuesday 19/02 Swimming Sports

SSVWG Senior Cricket Final

Wednesday 20/02 SSVWG Year 7 Cricket - R1


Production Camp

Reserve Swimming Sports Day


SSVWG Intermediate Boys Cricket - R1

WEEK 5

Monday 25/02 Year 7 Camp

Tuesday 26/02 Year 7 Camp

SSVWG Year 8 Boys Cricket - R1

VCE Information Night

Wednesday 27/02 Year 7 Camp


Avalon Air Show - Careers


SSVG Golf - Leongatha

SECONDARYC O L L E G E

Contact Hours: 8.15am – 4.30pm

Ph: (03) 5625 1002

Fax: (03) 5625 1297

Email: [email protected]

2019 TERM DATES

Term 1: 30 January to 5 April 2019

Term 2: 23 April to 28 June 2019

Term 3: 15 July to 20 September 2019

Term 4: 7 October to 20 December 2019

WEEK 6

Tuesday 05/03 8 HOL Camp

Wednesday 06/03 8 HOL Camp

Thursday 07/03 8 HOL Camp

Chess Club

Unit 1/3 Theatre Studies Performance Excursion

Year 7 Immunisations

Friday 08/03 8 HOL Camp

Maths Club

WEEK 7

Monday 11/03 Labour Day Public Holiday

WEEK 8

Monday 18/03 Leadership Assembly - 9am

Tuesday 19/03 Accelerated Pathways Program 2020 Information Night

WEEK 10

Tuesday 02/04 Whole School Athletics

Thursday 04/04 Parent Teacher Student Meetings 4pm-9pm

Friday 05/04 Parent Teacher Student Meetings 9am - 12pm

Final Day of Term One

WEEK 1 - TERM TWO

Tuesday 23/04 First Day of Term Two

STUDENT FREE DAYS

Thursday 25/04 Anzac Day Public Holiday

03/05 Student Free Day

07/06 Student Free Day

Friday 16/08 Student Free Day

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