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EAST LODDON P- 12 COLLEGE PARENT NEWSLETTER TELEPHONE -03 54368300 FAX -03 54368321 E-mail: [email protected] College Website: http://eastlodd12.vic.edu.au/ Principal’s Blog: http//stevenleed.edublogs.org/ School Councillors : Richard Hicks, Darren Welsh, Micheal Lawry, Adam Bish, Dustin Pascoe, Steve Leed, Scott

Wilkinson, Andrew Cameron, Jackson Clayton, Nicole Hocking, Natalie Rose, Lynda Cartwright.

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Our College respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout

Australia and pay our respects to the ongoing living culture of Aboriginal people

From the Principal

Dates for Your Diary

Newsletter No 11 Date: 26th April 2018

Sister-School Exchange Coming To An End For 2018 Part 1 13 days ago, we fare-welled our 6 students as they hopped into cars with complete strangers. As they drove away, my stomach churned. ‘What on earth are we doing!?’ I thought. We are on the other side of the world, with other people’s children who we’ve now sent off into the unknown. Nilay, a teacher at our Sister School assured us all was okay. One hour later, the messages came in from the students that they were happy and they were safe. I write this on our last night in Canakkale after having a farewell with students and par-ents this evening. There is no word in the English language (and I’m not fluent enough in Turkish yet to know if there’s one there either) that can describe what Mr Leed and I have witnessed amongst both Australian and Turkish students the past 13 days. Language, cul-ture and religion can seperate us if you allow it, or, you can embrace it and build strong connections which, I’m certain will not be broken. The Canakkale newspaper wrote an article on our visit last week titled ‘Children will save the world’. As we all said our farewells tonight (hugging, crying, laughing all rolled into one) I felt comforted that with projects like this our children will in fact be the ones that save it. I am so proud of our 6 students who have stepped well and truly out of their comfort zone in the lead up to this trip and during our time away. Their growth over the last four weeks has been incredible and none of this would be possible without the support of everyone in the East Loddon Community. Thank you all for getting behind our students and encouraging them to try something new. I’ll keep searching for those descriptive words to help explain this experience... maybe one day I’ll find the right words. (Sarah Pilkington) Part 2 Our Sister-School experience this week produced a major highlight for staff and students with the announcement that we would be able to attend the dawn service at ANZAC Cove on April 25th. This exciting news was further strengthened when the Turkish Government granted permission for our Sister-School’s host students to attend the service with us, this being the first time that this has ever happened! The dawn service at ANZAC Cove was a tremendously special event and one which we are sure to never forget! The sight of our East Loddon students preparing for the occasion with their Turkish counterparts, and then mingling, chatting and trying to keep warm in the cool night air was one that was so terrific to be a part of. The respect shown throughout the service made us feel very proud and to imagine that we were at a site that 103 years earlier had been a grounds for battle against each other, was quite surreal! The media were fascinated by this also, and also by

APRIL 30th Sandhurst Divi-sion Cross Country MAY

1st Prep -9 World of Maths Incursion $6 per student

2nd Curriculum Day STUDENT FREE 7th Year 7/8 Big Pic-

ture Mind your Own Business Market Day 8th Year 9/10 Term 2 Sports day 11th Year 10 Careers

Day 11.30am-

2.45pm

17th-18th Outdoor Ed Bike Camp 22nd Year 7/8 Sports

Day

Wednesday 2nd May is a Curriculum Day for staff. STUDENTS are NOT REQUIRED at School.



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the connection to war shared by Jasmine and Will, and we were bombarded with requests for our story. We were taken by private van to ANZAC Cove to record interviews for Australian media outlets before the actual day and we were involved in a ‘live-cross’ to Australia from the service itself, as well as a cross to a Turkish tel-evision station. Please understand that this was wonderful, but by no-means the highlight of the occasion for us. The bond shared between the students of Doga and East Loddon was by far and away the highlight of the service for us and will no-doubt be something special that we can reflect upon well into the future. It is quite amazing to see how a story grows. One article in the Bendigo Advertiser about Will Stringer and Jas-mine Lawry’s amazing connection to World War 1 has now led to what I mentioned above, as well as exposure for our College in the New Zealand Herald, CNN Turkey, London’s Daily Mail, SBS Radio, 3AW Radio and several Australian newspapers, as well as online media sources (most of which we have never heard of). We feel so fortunate to have been involved in something as special as a dawn service at ANZAC Cove and we were thrilled to hear that our live-cross from Gallipoli was witnessed by those sharing lunch at the Calivil Hall following the presentation from Mr Wilkinson and Jo Cartwright. We would like to once again extend thanks to all in the community that have supported us with continuing the sister-school exchange that has been established with our partner school in Canakkale. It is truly an amazing project that we should all be proud of! (Steven Leed)

I hope that everyone is going well back at East Loddon and I look forward to returning to school this Monday.

Have a great weekend! Steven Leed College Principal

COLLEGE CHAPLAINCY FUNDRAISER

BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE- EPSOM

Saturday 28th APRIL

Please support our Student support program by purchasing a sausage and

drink.



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Assistant Principal’s News I love weeks like this. Disrupted with assemblies and Public Holidays. Hooray. Tomorrow is Friday already and it only feels like Monday. Thanks to everyone that attended the ANZAC assembly on Tuesday. The kids were extremely well behaved. Please congratulate them on this. My highlight was Kiera T who read the response to Flanders’ Filed without reading any notes at all. This is not an easy poem, but she stepped up to the plate and rattled it off like she’d been practicing for years. FYI, she first read the poem last Friday. Well done! We also went to the schools ANZAC service at the Melbourne Shrine last Friday. Pictured below are our captains Levi, Riley, Kiera and Alicia on the steps of the Shrine then Kiera and Riley our Junior Captains laying a wreath at the eternal flame. Lest We forget! At Tuesday’s College assembly we had a bit of a change of look, following

work from Mr Bunton who made us two silhouette soldiers and Mrs Heaslip

who patiently made hanging strands of poppies. Both of these looked

amazing, thanks to these two staff members for this. Pictured below is Ma-

jor Sheriff who spoke at the assembly. The gym was also decorated with the

wonderful work that our students had been completing in the lead up to

ANZAC Day.

Yesterday, continuing with the ANZAC theme, Jo C and I were privileged

with being asked to speak at the ANZAC Service in Calivil. Though nervous

in front of a big gathering, we spoke a lot about our schools Sister School

program and the connections that this makes with ANZAC Day. We also described how projects such as these

do not work without the help of the entire community. When we were finished, after waking everyone up, we

marched to the cenotaph and had a short service. Almost like it had been organised, during the shared lunch-

eon, the TV crossed live to channel 7 where they were interviewed Mr Leed and Jasmine L. You could have

heard a pin drop in the room and when the interview was complete there was a loud cheer from the crowd.

It’s something I will never forget. Put it in the file under O for ‘Our school and community is Awesome’.

In other news, surely other things have been happening, It is Anna’s last day tomorrow. As such we had a

farewell assembly today at the start of lunch. I have just spoken to Rachel, her host mum and we reminisced a

little about what a wonderful student and family member she has been for the Hay’s. I’m sure Emma Alicia

and Sophie will miss their new sister. How’s this for a highlight, she delivered a lamb. That’s something you

don’t experience if your host family lives in Sydney. Anna also won the Cross Country whilst staying with us

and has been a popular member of the Year 10 class. We wish you safe travels Anna and know that Sophie

will bring us back all the news from Germany after she visits you this summer. Well done to Frau Mc and

Frauline Burgstett for all of the work the German Department has done in organising this. We will all miss you

Anna.

Scott Wilkinson

Assistant Principal



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Cross Country 2018

House Trophy Results:

1st Place - Shaw - 857 Points

2nd Place - Long - 796 Points

3rd Place - Laird - 636 Points

4th Place - Evans - 634 Points

Fastest Times:

Junior School (1.6km)

Fastest Girl 8:02 Jorja L (Yr 4)

Fastest Boy 7:07 Zac O (Yr 4)

Middle School (2km)

Fastest Girl 8:33 Bridget V (Year 7)

Fastest Boy 8:32 Jaxon A (Year 7)

Senior School (2.4km)

Fastest Girl 11:24 Sharnie A (Yr 9)

Fastest Boy 8:53 Nathan D (Yr 11)

2018 East Loddon Inter-House Cross Country

Thursday 19th April saw a fantastic day for our Inter-House Cross Country. The weather was on our side as over 180 of our stu-dents attempted the various Cross Country Courses.

We also welcomed the Kinder children over who also competed in a modified short course.

Well done to both Prep and Year 4 for having 100% participation rate in the cross country – a fantastic effort!

We also had Mr Wilkinson take on the Year 12’s in the first ever Mars Bar

Challenge. For every Year 12 who beat Mr Wilkinson over the Senior Course – he had to buy them a Mars Bar. For every Year 12

who beat him, he had to buy them a Mars Bar.

Mr. Wilkinson completed the 2.4km in a time of 11:53 – he finished second overall out of the Year 12 cohort! Well done Mr.

Wilkinson and the Year 12’s.


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The top three placings for each age group can be found below:


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P-4 Update

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Student of The Week

Prep—Neko for always trying her best when reading and

writing and for beginning to write words and sounds on her

own.

Year 1—Tom for his very neat handwriting.

Year 2—Lila for her fantastic start to the term.

Year 3—Zane for the kind and friendly nature he shows to

peers and teachers.

Year 4—Keira for consistently being a ‘great’ student.

You Can Do It!

Prep—Charlotte for always being ready to learn and assisting

others to be organised.

Year 1—Zali for being a

good listener and always

being ‘ready to learn’.

Year 2—Teagen for always

trying to assist others with

their organisation.

Year 3—Kiara for always having her home reader and home-

work organised.

Year 4—Riley for working out a way to run in the Cross Coun-

try despite a sore foot.

Reading Clubs Congratulations to the following students and their families:

75 Nights of Reading Y4- Oliver Y3-Chloe, Paige, Emma and Kyen Y2-Ruby C., Sienna, Sarah and Paige Y1-Caitlin, Zali, Logan, Thomas, Lucy, Jessica and Oliver Prep- Talia, Lylah, Jack , Shania and Jake

50 Nights of Reading Y4- Darcy, Aidan, William, Colin and Logan Y3-Piper, Andrew, Jayde and Ava Y2- Teagen, Lily, Archer and Angus Prep- Joseph, Jimmy, Ruby, Henry, Baxter and Neko



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The sounds in focus this week are: ‘oa’ as in ‘boat’, ‘ar’ as in ‘star’ and ‘ir’ as in bird.

Prep Words To Fluency

‘are’ and ‘star’

College FETE - Advance notice

In Term 3, the College will be holding our fete to raise much needed funds. The P-4 sub-school have in past

years operated a successful craft/gardening/ and food stall. The stall has been one of the best features of the

fete and was successful because of the tremendous support by our families. Please consider how you may be

able to help. The intention of the early notice is to allow time to turn ideas into products and for ‘potting up’.

Peter Vernon On behalf of the P-4 Teaching and Learning Team

STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

On Monday 23rd, hosted English teachers from Wedderburn, Pyramid Hill, Boort and Rush-

worth, and Department representatives from Region, as well as our own Years 1-7 teachers

for a workshop on Victorian Curriculum, Writing, and moderation of student work. Following

a very successful session, we selected a number of assessment proforma which will assist

with moderation of student writing, levelling and tracking. These will help to facilitate assess-

ment and goal setting in Writing, focus areas for two of our College Professional Learning

Communities. Our staff are committed to ongoing school improvement in both teaching and

learning.

Thanks to the Parents Association for providing an incredible afternoon tea for our guests.


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Middle Years Parents, please join Bloomz to get regular updates from your child’s classroom.

Bloomz Weekly Snapshot

Year 7—Jye, Jade and

Mak experimenting with

separating substances in

Science.

Year 6—Isaac, Mason and

Ned turning for home in

the Cross Country

Year 8—Lily, Kaylah and Ciaran

creating specialised plant cell

specimens from fruit and leaves

in Science.

Year 5—Shyann and Ebony in

the Cross Country.

Middle Years Captains Report

Last Friday The Junior and Middle School Captains went to Melbourne with Mr Wilkinson

and went to the Memorial in Remembrance of those who went to war. On Tuesday the

school had their ANZAC Day ceremony and thanks to all the parents who came along. On

Saturday the people who travelled to Turkey will return home with many stories to share.

Alicia and Levi

Academic Competitions 2018

Year 3-12 students again have the opportunity to participate in the University of NSW Academic Competitions.

Entry forms have been handed out to interested students. If you would like another form, please let the office

know. These allow your child to compete in a one hour test against students of the same age from around the

Pacific region. Forms and money are due to the school office by Friday 27th April.

Big Picture Market Day—Lunchtime, Monday, May 7th

EACH GROUP HAS STARTED WITH $25 AND IS RAISING MONEY FOR A WORTHY CAUSE

ALL P-12 STUDENTS, BRING ALONG SOME

MONEY ON THE DAY TO BE INVOLVED!

Lolly Launchers

Games of Chance/Skill

Sausage Sizzle

Pie Throw

Balloon Pop

Ball Toss

Lolly Jar Guess

Dance Off

Biscuit Stall



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KFC – Kids Friday Club - Dates for Term 2 2018

Dates for KFC term 2 will be Friday May 11th, 18th, 25th and June 1st with our Sunday Family celebration on

Sunday June 3rd yet to be arranged. Mark it in your diaries – we are looking forward to a great term. More

info soon and a KFC newsletter will be distributed prior to the start. All Prep – Yr 6 children are welcome.

Meet in the Multipurpose Room straight after school on these dates – finishing at 5pm. Cost is a gold coin

and registration forms will be available from the College office (if you haven’t already filled one in).

KFC is an after school kids club for primary aged children that has been running for more than 15 years at

East Loddon P-12 College. KFC is a Christian based club sponsored by Dingee Uniting Church an in 2017

approx 60 children enjoyed coming along to KFC. At KFC we play games, sing, enjoy afternoon tea, learn

memory verses, do craft activities, listen to Bible stories and more.

Contacts for enquiries - Robyn Falls 0429368242, Leanne Welsh 0447689309,

Judy Mountjoy 0488379222, Wendy Twigg 0427807124, Anne Baker 0429368453


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Senior School News

Cross Country GO SHAW house

CVGT Current Bendigo Vacancies: Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship, Parts Interpreter Apprenticeship, Concreting Traineeship, Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair Traineeship, Chef Apprenticeship, Hospitality Traineeship x2, Mechanical Plumber Apprentice-ship, Business Traineeship, Apprentice Carpenter - Out of Trade, Roof Plumbing Apprenticeship and a Painter Ap-prenticeship Please head to https://www.cvgt.com.au/current-vacancies/ to view job descriptions. Year 10 & 11 Work Experience update In the absence of Miss Pilkington, Mr Young and Mrs Clare have been assisting Year 11 students with inquires and completing forms. I have been assisting the Year 10 students in the same manor. If you have any questions or sug-gestions of potential Work Experience places please let us know. Miss Pilkington will return on Monday and con-tinue co-ordinating this program. Farewell Anna from Germany It has been our pleasure to have Anna stay with Sophie Hay and her family and be a part of our College and com-munity. Anna is just lovely, she is always happy, friendly and dedicated to her studies. Thank you Anna for visiting our country and more so our College in the paddock. I hope you have many happy memories, photos and friends to cherish from your time with us. Travel safe and not long til Soph will be over in Germany with you.

Turkey Travels

Every time I check in online with the Turkey travelers life is good, they are having an awesome time and always

bragging about the fun stuff they have been doing, seeing. I am looking forward to hearing more about their trav-

els and seeing their gorgeous photos. Hopefully, they still want to talk to small time people like me, after they

have become media personalities! Thinking of you guys and safe travels home. I tried to find them on Sunsrise,

but just ended up hearing on repeat about the new royal baby.


https://www.cvgt.com.au/current-vacancies/


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Deutsche Nachrichten

This week will be Anna Albrecht’s (the exchange student staying with Sophie H

and her family) last week at East Loddon P-12 College before she returns to

Deutschland on Saturday. Frau Mac and Frἃulein wish Anna all the best and a

very BIG Danke Schὂn for assisting and helping out at the Karneval and in all the

classes she attended. From all accounts she has been a pleasure to have in the

classes which she attended with Sophie H.

Annette Burgstett German Co-ordinator

Congrats Jo & Mr Wilkinson Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the Calivil ANZAC day service. It was terrific with community attending and honouring those soldiers that had fought for their country and some who had paid the ultimate price. In particular I attended the day to support Jo C and Mr Wilkinson who had been invited to speak. What a special opportunity? I loved hearing about their family history and personal travels to Turkey. You both did a great job, congrats. Check out the pho-tos above of them both running in our recent Cross Country.

Year 11 & 12 VCE students: Elevate Education Time Management Session (repeated announcement) Year 11 & 12 VCE parents/guardians are you interested in attending our upcoming Elevate Education Session on Monday May 7th at 2:15pm? If yes please let me know. In addition to this are you interested in attending an information session on how to support your child through their VCE with advice on helping your child and study tips? If yes please let me know by Friday April 27th.

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Canteen News

2018 MAY

TERM 2 Monday 21st Lynda Cartwright

APRIL Tuesday 22nd Sue Pickles

Friday 27th Leanne Welsh Toyah Ketterer Wednesday 23rd Nicky Lawry

Thursday 24th Sue Pickles

Monday 30th Mel Primrose Friday 25th Cheryl Green Lisa Twigg

MAY

Tuesday 1st Sue Pickles Monday 28th Margaret Hocking

Wednesday 2nd Lisa Twigg Tuesday 29th Sue Pickles

Thursday 3rd Sue Pickles Wednesday 30th Miranda Smith Ashton Bryant

Friday 4th Natalie Rose Ash Long Thursday 31st Sue Pickles

JUNE

Monday 7th Belinda Clymo Ebony Lawry Friday 1st Kate Duncan Kylie Addlem

Tuesday 8th Yoli Humphries

Wednesday 9th Sue Pickles Monday 4th Michelle Diss Ebony Lawry

Thursday 10th Sue Pickles Tuesday 5th Rachel Hay Ash Long

Friday 11th Mel primrose Bree-anna Hocking Wednesday 6th Sue Pickles


Monday 14th Michelle Diss Louise Hocking Friday 8th Katherine Ellis Michelle Balic

Tuesday 15th Sue Pickles

Wednesday 16th Karolyn Campbell Katherine Ellis Monday 11th QUEEN’S BIRTH-

DAY HOLIDAY

Thursday 17th Sue Pickles Tuesday 12th Sue Pickles

Friday 18th Miranda Smith Leanne Welsh Wednesday 13th Penny Cockerell


Friday 15th Brian Duffy Miranda Smith

Pies, Pasties, School Pies, Potato Pies, Sausage rolls are available Term 2 and Term 3.



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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

23rd 24th

ANZAC Service

In the Gym at

2.30m

25th

ANZAC Day

Holiday

26th 27th 28th 29th

30th

Sandhurst

Cross Country

1st MAY

World of Maths

Incursion

Prep—9—$6

per student

2nd

Curricu-lum Day STUDENT

FREE

3rd 4th 5th 6th

7th

Yr 7/8 Mind

Your Own Busi-

ness Market

Day

8th

Year 9/10

Term2 Sports

Day

9th 10th 11th

Year 10 Ca-

reers day

11.30—

2.45pm

Kids Friday

Club

12th 13th

14th 15th 16th 17th

Yr 9/10 Out-

door Ed Bike

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18th

Yr 9/10 Out-

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camp

Year 12 Chem-

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Ballarat Excur-

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Kids Friday

Club

19th 20th



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