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Gang Gang Issue 3 Term 1 7 March 2012 gang gang warrandyte high school Warrandyte High School Cnr Warrandyte & Alexander Roads,Warrandyte Telephone: 9844 2749 Fax: 9844 1813 Email: [email protected] Homepage: www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au Principal: Ms Glennis Pitches Assistant Principal: Dr Stephen Parkin School Captains: Morgan Thomas-Connor, Damien Main Issue 3 Term 1 2012 Dates for your Diary March Thursday 8 Senior sports and swimming sports (competitors only) Friday 9 VET REC 1&2 Kayaking Monday 12 Labour Day Public Holiday Tuesday 13 Year 10 Lawn Bowls Excursion (10.3 & 10.4) Wednesday 14 Division Swimming Thursday 15 Year 11 Start Me Up Conference Thursday 15 Year 8 Sports Round Robin Friday 16 Year 10 Lawn Bowls Excursion (10.1 & 10.2) Sunday 18 Working Bee Monday 19 Year 7 Camp & Year 11 VET REC Camp Tuesday 20 Year 10 Lawn Bowls Excursion (10.3 & 10.4) Tuesday 20 Eastern Region Swimming Wednesday 21 School Council 7.30pm and Annual General Meeting Wednesday 21 Year 7 & Year 11 VET REC Camp returns From the Principal Unfortunately we had to postpone the swimming sports last week because of the weather. Whilst it did not pour rain, it had rained throughout the night and the conditions would have been very soggy for spectators. We appreciate that it is always a bit confusing when arrangements are changed and the fallback postion is always to run a normal school day. With our new phone system, we have the capacity to easily change our phone message and our intention to postpone the sports was recorded by 8 am. We will continue to do this in the future and I encourage you to check this message if you are in doubt about the arrival time of excursions, whether it is a free dress day etc. Our Plan B for the sports is that we will run a competitors-only competition tomorrow on Thursday 8 March. The district association is also running a Seniors Sports day on that date and any student who wants to participate in both events has been notified that they need to see the sports leader Mr Martin Yates in the first instance. There were some wonderful House costumes last week and we will increase the prizes at the House Athletics sports next term so save them for then. Bendigo Bank is a wonderful supporter of the school and the young people in our community. Recently two of our Year 12 students from 2011 received substantial scholarships to assist them in their transition into university. Elsha Cottier and Victoria Downie were very worthy recipients and inspirational for their hard work and commitment.

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gang gang warrandyte high school Warrandyte High School Cnr Warrandyte & Alexander Roads,Warrandyte Telephone: 9844 2749 Fax: 9844 1813 Email: [email protected] Homepage: www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au Principal: Ms Glennis Pitches Assistant Principal: Dr Stephen Parkin

School Captains: Morgan Thomas-Connor, Damien Main Issue 3 Term 1 2012

Dates for your Diary March Thursday 8 Senior sports and swimming sports (competitors only) Friday 9 VET REC 1&2 Kayaking Monday 12 Labour Day Public Holiday Tuesday 13 Year 10 Lawn Bowls Excursion (10.3 & 10.4) Wednesday 14 Division Swimming Thursday 15 Year 11 Start Me Up Conference Thursday 15 Year 8 Sports Round Robin Friday 16 Year 10 Lawn Bowls Excursion (10.1 & 10.2) Sunday 18 Working Bee Monday 19 Year 7 Camp & Year 11 VET REC Camp Tuesday 20 Year 10 Lawn Bowls Excursion (10.3 & 10.4) Tuesday 20 Eastern Region Swimming Wednesday 21 School Council 7.30pm and Annual General Meeting Wednesday 21 Year 7 & Year 11 VET REC Camp returns

From the Principal Unfortunately we had to postpone the swimming sports last week because of the weather. Whilst it did not pour rain, it had rained throughout the night and the conditions would have been very soggy for spectators. We appreciate that it is always a bit confusing when arrangements are changed and the fallback postion is always to run a normal school day. With our new phone system, we have the capacity to easily change our phone message and our intention to postpone the sports was recorded by 8 am. We will continue to do this in the future and I encourage you to check this message if you are in doubt about the arrival time of excursions, whether it is a free dress day etc. Our Plan B for the sports is that we will run a competitors-only competition tomorrow on Thursday 8 March. The district association is also running a Seniors Sports day on that date and any student who wants to participate in both events has been notified that they need to see the sports leader Mr Martin Yates in the first instance. There were some wonderful House costumes last week and we will increase the prizes at the House Athletics sports next term so save them for then. Bendigo Bank is a wonderful supporter of the school and the young people in our community. Recently two of our Year 12 students from 2011 received substantial scholarships to assist them in their transition into university. Elsha Cottier and Victoria Downie were very worthy recipients and inspirational for their hard work and commitment.

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Last week, two staff members attended the professional learning for a new program called Quicksmart. This is a maths program which is designed for Year 8 students who are having difficulties. It is a very intensive program and it is very highly regarded across the nation. I also attended an information session about it and think that it will be a fabulous addition to the Maths programs within the school. Do not forget that tonight is the launch of Scribblit, which is the student-created anthology of writing. I encourage you to read your child’s copy and come along and celebrate the work of our talented students tonight.

It is my great pleasure to announce the membership of the new School Council:

Parent category Judy Finger Deb Silva Paul McNamara Lesley Ryall Debra Siddall Fiona Joy Paul Brown Jennifer Dooley Staff category Stephen Parkin Claire Bloom Kathy Hooke Pamela Dunstall Executive Officer Glennis Pitches Community category Morgan Thomas-Connor Damien Main

Notice of Annual General Meeting

All parents are invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Warrandyte High School Council on Wednesday 21 March in the Staffroom at 7.30pm

Warrandyte High School

Annual General Meeting

21 March 2012

7.30pm – Staffroom

Agenda: 1. Farewell to former members of School Council and a warm welcome to new members.

2. Council meeting to appoint community members

3. Council meeting to elect office bearers

4. Minutes of previous AGM (March 2011)

5. Annual Report to Community 2011

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Student Achievement Simona Husarova from our 2011 VCE class will be represented in Top Designs 2012 presented at the Melbourne Museum in two weeks. Top Designs is part of the VCE Season of Excellence managed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. The exhibition runs from 24 March until 15 July.

The VCE Season of Excellence comprises twelve concerts (Top Class and Top Acts), two exhibitions, (Top Arts and Top Designs) and screenings of short films (Top Screen). All work is produced by outstanding VCE students who completed technology, design, visual or performing arts studies in 2011. Events are presented in Melbourne’s major cultural venues.

Top Designs will show works created by 119 exceptional VCE students who completed VCE Media, Design and Technology, Food and Technology, Systems Engineering, Visual Communication and Design and VCE VET Interactive Digital Media. Exhibits include furniture, garments, graphic and product design, short films (also shown in Top Screen), interactive media, print layout, photography, food product planning, mechanical and electronic projects. Works are accompanied by folios and design plans comprising work briefs, client feedback and evaluation.

The exhibition and associated educational programs are a valuable resource for current VCE students. For program times see: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/seasonofexcellence.html

Congratulations as well to Siobhan Bubner (Year 12) who represented Warrandyte High School and the Warrandyte Lion’s Club at the next level of competition in the Lion’s Club Youth of the Year competition. Siobhan won the public speaking section of the competition which is an outstanding achievement.

Glennis Pitches Principal

Top Designs Student List

Design & Technology

Christopher Buscema Marcellin College

Harrry Christie Ballarat Grammar

Louis Grech Wangaratta High School

Riana Hart Siena College

Mikaela Hofman Star of the Sea College

Philip Lay Trinity Grammar School

George Meek Ballarat Grammar

Tess Papadopoulos Siena College

Ebony Salamone MacKillop Catholic Regional College

Anthony Smith Swan Hill College

Ruth Spencer Loreto College

Monica Sutrisna Nazareth College

Darcy Vescio Wangaratta High School

Stephanie Wake Toorak College

Dylan Ward Swan Hill College

Food & Technology

Vanessa Bof Academy of Mary Immaculate

Alice Corrigan Genazzano F.C.J. College

Tara-Jayne Delaney St Margaret’s School

Olivia Fourniotis Shelford Girls’ Grammar

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Harrison Gist St Joseph’s College Newtown

Madeline Hill Mount Waverley Secondary College

Sarah I’Anson Shelford Girls’ Grammar

Megan Jenkins Ringwood Secondary College

Alice Liversidge Mowbray College

Emily Massey Genazzano F.C.J. College

Kate Monkhouse Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School

Klare Morey Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School

Anna Ong Melbourne Girls’ College

Lani Riverans Methodist Ladies College

Camilla Roberts Shelford Girls’ Grammar

Harriett Sestak Genazzano F.C.J. College

Isabella Stephens Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School

Claire Van Der Merwe Heathdale Christian College

Giulia Virgato Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School

Lachlan Williams Blackburn High School

Visual Communications & Design 3

Elise Burton Firbank Grammar School

Erica Hoffman Wangaratta High School

Harrison Jess The Geelong College

Raudie Mcleod Eltham High School

Katherine Mews St Leonards College

Hayley Morris McKinnon Secondary College

Olivia Potter Methodist Ladies College

Nick Symeou Millpark Secondary College

Louise Walker Firbank Grammar School

Jessica Xuan Sacre Coeur

Visual Communications & Design 4

Eleanor Baillieu Geelong Grammar School

Jessica Bong Waverley Christian College

Cameron Gordon Camberwell Grammar School

Roselle Harrison Padua College

Gareth Higgins Brauer College

Erica Hoffman Wangaratta High School

Kyle Hui Camberwell Grammar School

Daniel Kim Camberwell Grammar School

Jaime Levin Brighton Secondary College

Amy Mathieson Carey Baptist Grammar School

Luke Mcevoy Padua College

Shannon Mcmahon Wangaratta High School

Alexandra Mitchell Billanook College

Megan Mitchell Star of the Sea College

Hayley Morris McKinnon Secondary College

Alexander Moshovelis Carey Baptist Grammar School

Matilda Rutherford Firbank Grammar School

Andrew Sow Caulfield Grammar School- Wheelers Hill Campus

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David Sprague Ballarat High School

Melanie Tan Waverley Christian College

Franka Wilkinson Methodist Ladies College

Ambrose Zacharakis Scotch College

Systems Engineering

Seven Ablahad Penola Catholic College

Liam Andrew Marcellin College

Peter Bovo Marcellin College

Dylan Di Martino Catholic Regional College Sydenham

Sasha Domitrovic Mowbray College

Michael Heath Cobden Technical School

Robin Kent Northern College of the Arts and Technology

Adrian Maio Catholic Regional College Sydenham

George Priest Marcellin College

Maxwell Read Norwood Secondary College

Cody Smith Caulfield Grammar School

Daniel Swida Catholic Regional College Sydenham

Surath Thenabadu Gladstone Park Secondary College

Luke Wheat Beaconhills College -Valley

Interactive Digital Media

Zachary Andrews Eltham College

Katherine Bayly Eltham College

Kwun Ting Chan The Geelong College

Marco Fink Hawthorne Secondary College/ The King David School

Simona Husarova Warrandyte High School

Isabel Lewis Methodist Ladies College

Holly Parker Wonthaggi Secondary College

Andrew Zeegers Haileybury College

Media-Film

Zoe Blain Ringwood Secondary College

Eleanor Hutchison Wanganui Park Secondary

Monica Ip Melbourne Girls’ College

Oliver Johnson Melbourne High School

Mattie McLeod Swinburne Senior Secondary College

Sasha Mutch Ringwood Secondary College

Kade Neale Melbourne High School

Thomas Nichols Melbourne Grammar School

Alchemy Oliver Wesley College

Renan Ramadan Koonung Secondary College

Albert Salt Scotch College

James Tait Swinburne Senior Secondary College

Olivia Theofanis Woodleigh School

Darcy Tuppen St Patrick’s College

Ashley Vines Scotch College

Lacey Whelan Leongatha Secondary College

Jack Wynne Woodleigh School

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Media-Print

Matthew Coleman Xavier College

Harry Galpin Nagle College

Erica Hoffman Wangaratta High School

Dylan Jenkins Kardinia International College

Tamasine Loves Distance Education Centre Victoria

Brody Thiele Bacchus Marsh Grammar

Media-Photo

Jessica Baggio MacKillop Catholic Regional College Werribee

Molly Carew Sacred Heart College Geelong/Clonard College

Kate Edwards Bendigo Senior Secondary College

Davis Galea Catholic Regional College Sydenham

Francesca Gonzales Carey Baptist Grammar School

Cristian Iuga Dandenong High School

Ashley Muraca MacKillop Catholic Regional College Werribee

Daniel Van Staveren St Bede’s College

Media-Multimedia

Carina Ene Our Lady of Mercy College

Catherine Norton Mount St Joseph Girls’ College

From the Assistant Principal Interim reports will be distributed to students on Monday 26 March. The online booking sheet for parents will open at 9am on Tuesday 27 March. To access the appointment system, please use schoolinterviews.com.au If you do not have online access, please contact the office and they will make the appointments on your behalf. If you are unable to make an appointment, please phone the school and ask to be put through to the classroom teacher’s voicemail, leaving an indication of a good time to contact you and they will return your call.

Stephen Parkin Assistant Principal

Lions Youth of the Year

On Sunday 4 March, I competed in the Regional Lions Youth of the Year Quest. With two other participants from Parkwood Secondary and Doncaster East Secondary, we spoke about a current issue that we are passionate about. I spoke about the benefits of youth volunteering and how it contributes to our society, and was fortunate enough to win the Public Speaking section.

Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely encourage others to get involved as you learn a lot and become more confident in yourself and in your skills.

Siobhan Bubner Year 12 Student

Working Bee Please see attached sheet to this Gang Gang. Uniform

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Our uniform supplier is fcw fashion. They operate a uniform shop from the school premises on Tuesdays from 3-4.30pm and Thursdays from 8-9.30am. Uniforms can also be ordered online at www.fcw.com.au.

Helene Butterworth Executive Assistant

LOTE News Italy Tour We are currently looking at taking a tour to Italy in 2013 and it all depends on students numbers. We estimate that the trip would cost approximately $4,000.00 per student for a 14 day tour. We are now calling for interested students to register with the LOTE Department or Mrs Butterworth in the General Office.

Ms Luana Salvitti Head of LOTE

Careers News Year 12, Information Evening

Following the information sessions for Year 12 pathways on February 13 all year 12 students

have been allocated an appointment this term with myself to guide them through the VTAC

website and to encourage them to start early in planning for 2013. These one on one sessions

are going very well, I have had some parents attend these sessions with their child and wish to

advise that all parents are welcome. Check with your child the date scheduled for their session

if you wish to attend.

Year 10, Information Evening

The year 10 Parent information evening was held on Tuesday 6 March 2012. Thank you to all

who attended and I hope you went away with a lot more knowledge regarding the next three

years of your child’s schooling at Warrandyte High School. Packages were given out with

information on EXPO’s, open days, informative websites, resume help and a Work Experience

Arrangement Form. Work Experience is part of the curriculum at Warrandyte High; we

encourage all parents to get involved in helping students secure a placement that suits their

career plan. If you need any help with this feel free to contact me at school.

If you were unable to attend the evening, additional information packages and Work Experience

forms will be available in my office. Work Experience will take place on 25 – 29 June 2012. If for

some reason your child does not secure a placement then they will be required at school. The

forms need to be back to me by 31 May 2012.

Any parent or student who has questions or needs advice, please email me and I will endeavor

to answer you as soon as possible. [email protected]

Jo Miller

Careers Leader

Sport News

Year 10 Lawn Bowls Excursion

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We are very pleased that we have been able to arrange our Year 10 students a lawn bowls

excursion again this year. This is a valuable learning experience connecting with a different

sport/recreational activity which still demands considerable skills, thought and perseverance. All

Year 10 students should make every effort to return their payment and permission forms prior to

the 9 March.

WHS Staff riding in support of MS

A group of staff are completing the Melbourne summer cycle on March 25th to raise funds for

Multiple Sclerosis. This is an amazing cause. You can see details on

www.msmelbournecycle.org.au. We are trying to raise as much money as we can through

sponsorship and donations, if you feel you would like to contribute you can bring donations into

the school office or you can simply donate to our team “Warrandyte High School” online at

above address. If you would like further details please contact Mrs Rayner during school time.

Lunch time sports competition

We shall be starting the long awaited home group sports competitions in the next couple of

weeks. Class captains in Years 7, Year 8 and Year 9 will be given the responsibility of

organising their home group teams and encouraging as many members of their home group to

get involved and take part. The Year 7,8 and 9 competitions will be volleyball this term. So try to

get involved!

Take the “Premier’s Active Families Challenge – 19th March – 30th April”

We are encouraging all students, particularly the Year 7’s and Year 8’s to Get active and have

fun and register for the 30 day challenge. It’s a fun, free, great way to be healthy and active. All

you have to do is to complete at least 30 minutes of activity everyday for 30 days. Students,

families and the school benefits; there are various discounts at Rebel Sport, YMCA passes, and

heaps of prizes. The more people we get signed up from our school the more free gear we can

receive for our school.

Look at the form and details that your student brings home, or visit

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/challenge to gain further details. So come have a go and get active

and take the challenge!

Clare Rayner

Sport Leader

Learning & Teaching Someone once asked Albert Einstein: “What weapons will they be using in the World War III?”

His reply was, “I have no idea – but I know what weapons they’ll use in the World War IV: sticks

and stones.”

Few people predicted the kind of technological advances we are seeing these days. Ten years

ago, the idea that every students would be using computers in schools was a pipe dream. Now

– at Warrandyte at least – students in Year 7, 8, 10 and 11 make daily use of computers that

are 100 – maybe 1000 times more powerful than the leading personal computers of ten years

ago.

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These technological changes are having their impact on every aspect of the curriculum.

Photography, for example, has been revolutionised in the digital age. Each Wednesday

afternoon, while our Year 9 students work on their Individual Extension Projects, a powerpoint

presentation is running, made up of photographs of them at work in the morning, and including

reminders of the work they have to complete that afternoon. [Most of us will remember having

to drop off our film one day, and picking up the photos the next after they’d been processed.]

An exciting development at the school has been the completion of our new Dark Room, where

students can also become familiar with the old technologies of film developing and enlargement.

We’ve recently received a donation of 18 enlargers. This is now ready for use.

In our ‘brave new world’ of the 2010’s and the 2020’s, old and new technologies will continue to

co-exist.

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Netbooks

The new netbooks contain a suite of software called EduStar. One of these software programs

is called Inspiration 9. It’s a mind mapping program that our Year 7 students have found really

useful. Over in the Library, Beryl Gale has been encouraging teachers to look at a resource

called Clickview. Clickview enables teachers to access short films – over 3000 of them - that

have been developed for use in schools. Name the subject or topic, it’s almost certain that you’ll

find a film or movie on that topic.

Many Year 12 English students regular submit draft essays to their teachers for comment – via

email. Several teachers are exploring a tool called Tracking Changes which simplifies the task

of giving feedback to students. Another computer-based development in this regard is the Year

12 English blog, which gives students access to resources for Year 12 English 24/7.

The introduction of Daymap – a computer-based roll marking system has simplified the

recording of absences. Parent-teacher interviews are now arranged via computer. Increasingly

computer technology is becoming embedded in the day-to-day work of teachers and students.

It’s challenging, but it’s also exciting.

Scribblit

On Wednesday March 7, SCRIBBLIT was officially launched by Louise Le Nay. Louise is an

actor and a writer. She appeared for several years in the Australian TV series Prisoner – she

played Sandy Edwards - and in Australian films (Emoh Ruo, The More Things Change). She

has written a novel (The Hero) and has been a script writer and story editor for virtually every

major Australian TV drama series: Neighbours, MDA, Blue Heelers … Her most recent

publication is an article on breast cancer which appeared in The Age Good Weekend

magazine, entitled Chaos Theory.

Copies of SCRIBBLIT are available from the General Office at a cost of $20 per copy.

Next time, I’ll be discussing the question: “What is Warrandyte High School doing to meet the

needs of every student.”

Barry Carozzi

Professional Learning Leader

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Student Wellbeing News

The term has got off to a very swift and busy start with many programs delivered in Term 1 at

most year levels. Please take note of any major programs that your child may be participating

in.

Year 11 Peer Support

There are 18-20 Year 11 student leaders who have volunteered to build and refine their

leadership skills in 2012 in order to run some classroom and lunchtime activities with the Year 7

students. They have been involved with Kate Wilde and myself for 2 days of fantastic fun-filled

leadership changes. It’s always such a positive and memorable experience not only for the

students, but also for Kate and I. The leaders have already run some very original lunchtime

activities for the students such as the Mobile Phone Amazing Race. Coming up this Friday the

9th at lunchtime is the Music Trivia Quiz and on Friday the 16th of March there will be the annual

lunchtime performance of Year 7 X-FACTOR where students are invited to share their talents

with the rest of the Year 7 students and the Year 11 Peer Support team. This has traditionally

been the highlight of the Peer Support program as so many students participate and the support

for the performers is overwhelmingly positive.

Year 11 Start-Me-Up Conference

This year we will be presenting our very first wellbeing conference for the Year 11 students on

Thursday the 15th of March. The conference is focused on improving student motivation and

connectedness to each other. The Program includes a very well regarded REACH Foundation

Program designed for Year 11 students to tap into their dreams and aspirations. This cohort

has already had 2 REACH workshops and they have been memorable and powerful

experiences. There is also a workshop from Elevate Education on Basic Study Skills to improve

student achievement, in addition to a session of team-building where students compete in a

range of quite ridiculous games to see the overall Champion Year 11 English class. The cost of

the program in $20 and the students need to have their money into the office before the day of

the program

Year 12 Big Love Conference

This is the second year that we have offered this wellbeing conference for our most senior

students. Last years event was such a success that we had to run the conference again and

this year the program was even more jam-pack with great opportunities for the students. There

were workshops and presentations from: Elevate Education on study skills, Kate Wilde, Amy

Johnstone (Eastern Community Legal Services, Emily Cahill (relaxation and meditation) and a

great performance from the comedy duo ‘Anyone for Tennis’. The evaluations from the program

this year were also very positive.

Year 7 Clans Day

We are very pleased to report that on Monday the 20th of February all Year 7 students

participated in Warrandyte High Schools annual Year 7 Clans Day (inter-class) Challenge. All

the staff and students involved had a great day. The Peer Support leaders certainly enjoyed

practising their newfound leadership skills with the Year 7 students. Congratulations to 7.4 for

their winning performance this year. Clans Day certainly assisted the students to build positive

relationships and promote a sense of class spirit within the new core groups.

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Year 9 & 10 Digital Video Opportunity- The Movie Makers

I have been successful in securing a small grant for National Youth Week for a group of 16

students to participate in training with a professional moviemaker James Birrell (and some

sessions with Kate Wilde) to produce their own short film on Happiness and it’s Causes. The

students will take footage on what makes them happy and then edit their short film to 5 minutes.

The short films will be shown in National Youth Week to their year levels and voted on to

determine the best three movies. It’s a great program and I am looking forward to it. Thanks to

the National Youth Week Council for the opportunity.

The School Focused Youth Services: Girlosophy Program

Kate Wilde and myself have been running a special program just for the girls this term, involving

a small group in Year’s 8, 9 and 10. We are learning about self-esteem, risk-factors and other

wellbeing issues facing young teens these days. They will then be working with young girls from

Warranwood Primary School next term to help them understand how to maintain a healthy self-

esteem in readiness for high school.

Natalie Manser

Wellbeing Leader

Parent Association

At the recent Parent Association meeting, there was much to do! New office bearers were

elected and I would like to congratulate the following parents who are actively involved in the

school:

President: Robyn Wallace

Treasurer Alisha Eldridge

Secretary Claire Gardiner

The outgoing President, Judy Finger has done all of these roles since the committee was set up

six years ago. We are very fortunate to have her expertise and experience until the end of the

year and look forward to finding out all that she does to make all aspects of the Parent

Association so successful.

Trivia Night

A Trivia Night working party has formed and are busily organizing our major fundraiser for the

year. The new date is Saturday 6th June. It will be held in the multipurpose room of Warrandyte

Primary School. The theme is “MEDICAL”. We are working to raise funds for a defibralator – a

standard piece of first aid equipment these days. Heart attacks are not confined to any particular

age group and sophisticated machines now exist for everyone to use. This is an important asset

for the school so that everyone is safe and prepared.

Glennis Pitches Principal

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Canteen News Lunch order procedures Orders may be placed before school or at recess. At recess one window is specifically for lunch orders. Each student ordering will be given a tag with a number which corresponds to his/her lunch bag. The student then returns at lunchtime, to the same window, with the tag and will be given the lunch. Lunches are paid for at the time of ordering.

Roster Thank you to those volunteers who have returned forms. If anyone else can assist, please phone 9844 2749 any day, as your help will assist your child. This is a good way to meet other school community members.

Thursday 8 March Danielle West Friday 9 March Karen Paul Monday 12 March Public Holiday Tuesday 13 March Help required Wednesday 14 March Help required Thursday 15 March Help required Friday 16 March Karen Paul Monday 19 March Help required

Tuesday 20 March Help required Wednesday 21 March Help required

Cheryl Hart

Canteen Leader

Community News

Eltham Lacrosse Club Players wanted for 2012

Eltham Lacrosse Club is now seeking applications from girls and guys for the 2012 season. Lacrosse is an exciting, fast moving sport which provides fun and fitness. We have teams for all

age groups, great coaches and a friendly club atmosphere. Registration Saturday 31st March 2012, 9am to 11.30am Eltham Lower Park, Main Rd, Eltham

(near the miniature railway) Phone Pauline on 9432 0769 or email [email protected] for more details www.elthamlax.com

Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) – new course starting 15 March!

Learn how to account for your business finances with popular bookkeeping software MYOB

Account Right (Version 19).

Our friendly local tutor has over 19 years’ experience in bookkeeping, business operations and

computer training and support.

When? Thursdays 9.15am-12.15pm, 15 March to 10 May (7 sessions)

Where? Our new computer training room at Edendale Farm, Gastons Road Eltham.

How much? $160 or $150 concession + $35 textbook/workbook.

Living & Learning Nillumbik

www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au

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Warrandyte High SchoolWarrandyte High SchoolWarrandyte High SchoolWarrandyte High School Working BeeWorking BeeWorking BeeWorking Bee Sunday 18 MarchSunday 18 MarchSunday 18 MarchSunday 18 March

9.30 9.30 9.30 9.30 –––– 12.0012.0012.0012.00

(Barbeque Lunch Provided)

Working Bees give every family an opportunity to assist in the

improvement of the school grounds and buildings for our students.

What is there to do?

• General Gardening

• Internal painting

• Sweeping

Please bring along your shovels, barrows, brooms and paint brushes

Please complete and forward to the General Office.

I/we will be able to attend the Working Bee on 18 March �

-or-

I/we are unable to attend this time, but enclose a

donation of $20 to assist in building and grounds maintenance �

Name: ___________________________ Contact Number: _______________

General office phone – 9844 2749 email – [email protected]

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SPRING Bul bs Fundr aiser

A wide selection of colourful bulbs for planting this Autumn

Support Warrandyte High by ordering online at

http://www.bulbsdirect.com.au/Online/Default.asp#s1

(Look for the link to Warrandyte High)

Home delivery and credit card payments available through online ordering

Or

Complete the catalogue order form and return to the school Office, (with full payment by

cheque made out to Warrandyte High or cash) NO later than Friday March 16th

to ensure

your orders are supplied by the end of term 1

Please invite family, friends and neighbours to support our term 1 Fundraiser.

It’s Clean It’s Green and an easy way to support your school!!!