July 20, 2017 Term 3 Issue 21 Linkup survey will be conducted online by ORIMA Research Pty Ltd and...
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Linkup Manangatang P-12 College
July 20, 2017 Term 3 Issue 21
KEY DATES
JULY
24-28 5-6 ROSES GAP CAMP
AUGUST
1 PARENT/TEACHER /STUDENT MEETINGS
9 YEAR 4/5/6 EXCURSION TO SWAN HILL ART GALLERY AND LAKE BOGA OBSERVATORY
11 P-6 ASSEMBLY HOSTED BY YEAR 4/5/6
11 HAPPY GILMORE GOLF DAY YR 7-10
15 HOUSE ATHLETICS
21-25 7-10 RUBICON CAMP
25 TOOLEYBUC SPORTS
SEPTEMBER
1 FATHERS DAY BREAKFAST AND P-6 ASSEMBLY HOSTED BY YEAR PREP/1
18 PRIMARY DIVISION ATHLETICS KERANG
22 P-6 CONCERT
WELCOME TO TERM THREE
Term Three is always a busy and important period of the year and I hope all staff, students and parents are ready for the journey ahead. Parent-Teacher meetings will take place on Tuesday 1 August and this is an important opportunity to review Semester One progress and share strategies for the rest of the year. Excursions and camps (Year 5/6 and Year 7-10) have been organised for this term and the House Athletics is scheduled for Tuesday 15 August. The P-6 Concert will occur on 22 September.
We welcome back Emma Templeton who has represented Manangatang on the athletics tracks of Canada during the break – an unforgettable opportunity.
A big welcome is also extended to Solal Rutge, an exchange student from France. Solal has joined our Year 10 group and I am sure he will be made to feel very welcome. He is staying with the Price family and will be in Australia for two months.
TEACHER LEARNING
At the end of Term Two our teachers attended a well-received presentation from Sir John Jones. Our staff joined those from many other district schools (from Robinvale, Ouyen, Murrayville, Nangiloc, Werrimul, Swan Hill and Mildura) to absorb the wisdom of a champion of education. Sir John told many stories and provided much for the audience to think about. As a result, all of our teachers are going to commit to implementing new actions that are known to help children learn. This will be done within the framework of our existing expectations.
This was the second occasion this year where our teachers joined with others from the Mallee Education Cluster to undertake common learning. They have also been involved in projects with colleagues from these other schools for the first half of the year.
FACILITIES
Thanks are extended to the painters who spruced up most areas of our buildings over the holiday break, to John Hughes for doing a number of maintenance jobs in this time and to Sarah & Tim Plant for preparing the oval for this term’s House Athletics. All of this work has improved the school for our students.
COLLEGE COUNCIL
Due to a clash of commitments, the next meeting will be held in early August. Please contact any of our Councillors to have an item placed on the meeting’s agenda. Your members are: Lionel Price, Lisa Zanker, Brian Barry, David McNicol, Robyn Plant, Jodi Elford, Doug Grant, Tonya Taylor, Rebekah Price and Tony Pearson.
ATTENDANCE
Semester One Reports included an attendance percentage for the first half of the year. All students should aim for 100%, with a minimum of 96%.
Last week, students in Prep and Year 12 achieved 100% attendance. Well done!
Markus
SAVE THE DATE
School House Athletics
will be held on TUESDAY, August 15
The final sporting battle between Wattle
and Mallee
Can Mallee make it a clean sweep for
2017?
Please come along and support the students and get involved in some novelty
events at the end of the day.
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ATHLETICS TRAINING
Last night an eager group of students braved the cold and windy conditions to practice a range of athletic events.
Training is every Wednesday after school until 4.30pm for all students in P-12.
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Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
All families should have received their printed copy of their child’s report by now. Reports were handed out on the last
day of term and some senior students, on camp, received theirs on their return from Melbourne. The reports are also
visible in Compass.
Parent/Teacher Conferences have been set up to take place on August 1st, commencing at 2:30 with 10 minute time
slots. The last available time slot will be at 5:50pm. Bookings are now available to be made on Compass. Bookings can be
made by parents or students, so if you are having difficulties or cannot remember your password, your child may be able
to assist.
Bookings can be made from the Office staff at school, however will not be entered until next week so to ensure you get
your preferred time slot please try booking using Compass first.
Tonya Taylor
Parent Opinion Survey
The Parent Opinion Survey is completed annually by the Department of Education and Training and is conducted amongst a sample of randomly selected parents at every school in Victoria. This year, about 30 per cent of parents will be invited to participate. All responses to the survey are anonymous.
The survey helps our school gain an understanding of how you view our school climate, student engagement, and relationships. Our school will use the results to inform school planning and im-provement strategies.
The survey will be conducted online by ORIMA Research Pty Ltd and only takes 15 minutes to complete. It can be accessed from Monday 7th August to Sunday 27th August.
Results will be sent back to our school at the end of September.
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Week 1 – Make physical activity part of everyday life Many people think being active means playing sport but that’s only one way of being active. Be a role model and choose to be active to show your child how easy it can be. Take a moment to notice and comment when your child chooses everyday physical activity over screen time. You can also encourage everyday physical activity by saying things like:
‘It’s time to play outside now.’ ‘The dog needs some practice fetching. It’d be great if you could go outside and throw the ball to her.’ ‘Let’s walk to the shop.’ ‘Wow, you’ve been jumping on the trampoline for ages. That looked like so much fun!’ ‘You did a fantastic job pulling the weeds out of the garden. It’s great when you help.’
‘You rode a really long way on your bike today. Well done!’
Welcome to Solal
At Monday morning’s assembly we welcomed Solal Rutge (pronounced Sol
- ul Root-je) who is visiting us this term as part of the WEP student ex-
change program. He only arrived in Australia on Friday, flying from France
to Melbourne then on to Mildura where the Price family was eagerly
awaiting him with their French flag waving. After the greetings, hugs and
tears (not from Solal- I’ll let you guess), they headed for his new home,
vastly different from his life in the French Alps in the Southeast of France.
At home Solal likes to go alpine snow skiing and plays the violin. His fa-
vourite subject was History and while he didn’t really have a least favour-
ite, he thought it might probably be Physics.
While Solal usually attends school by bus, his Monday trip was quite differ-
ent. The bus was much smaller, with far fewer students, as was the school.
His school in France has about 1000 students and students often have to
vary when they attend school to fit everyone in. His days start at 8:00, 9:00
or 10:00 and finish between 4 and 6:00, but he has a long 2 hour lunch
break at the school restaurant. Wednesday is different as there are no
classes after lunch. He is currently on his 8 week summer break having just
completed Year 10. As with our system, he has just 2 week breaks in be-
tween terms in October, February, April with extra days off at Christmas.
Solal chose to come to Australia as he thought it offered a very different
lifestyle. Here at Manangatang he has found it quite relaxing. As soon as
he arrived Lionel was teaching him the finer art of football. He has been amazed at the difference in soil. In Manangatang it is quite red
and sandy while Solal is used to seeing quite brown soil and much more green grass. Yesterday he saw kangaroos for the first time
from the car in Ambleside Road. This will be the first of many firsts on his stay here in Manangatang.
Tonya Taylor
School Nurse
*********
The School Nurse is
coming in August to
see the Prep
students. Envelopes
have been sent
home with Linkup.
Could these please
be returned by
Monday 14th
August.
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SPORTING SCHOOLS GOLF As part of the Sporting Schools Program we have been able to access a golf coach to run sessions with the Primary and Secondary students for the next three weeks. Mark and Annie travel around the state providing golf coaching to students and promoting the game. Golf is not an easy game to master and the coaches used a variety of modified equipment to get the students started. It is anticipated that a golf competition day will be held in coming weeks giving students the opportunity to show off their skills.
All equipment is provided but it is recommended that students have a change of shoes and socks as the grass is wet most mornings.
Nat Plant
SECONDARY SPORT Students will be playing golf at the golf course during Sport lessons for the next 2-3 weeks, starting tomorrow , Friday July 21st. The golf club has some equipment, however if students are able to bring 1-2 sticks to use that would greatly assist. They can be securely stored at the golf club or school if required.
Nat Plant, Sport teacher
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Happy Gilmore Golf Day Yr 7-10
Friday 11th August 2017
Secondary students in Year 7-10 will be playing at the
Manangatang Golf Course. The Golf Day will be played
lessons 3 & 4. Lunch will be available for sale to
students.
Lunch must be pre-ordered and paid.
Hot drinks and slices will also be available.
Tea and Coffee $2
Hot Chocolate, Latte and Cappuccino $4
Homemade biscuits and slices 50c each
Thank you
Mrs Glazebrook VCAL Co-Ordinator
Lunch orders must be returned to the office by Thursday 3 August 2017
Name:
Item Cost QTY Total
Pumpkin Soup $3
Garlic Bread $2
Fried Rice $5
Lasagne $5
Side Salad $3
Total $
Paid
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PRIMARY NEWS
Wow, Term 3 already! In class this week, we have completed some new Literacy activities. We have completed “Word
of the Week” tasks for some of our spelling words – looked up meanings, found synonyms, antonyms and rhyming
words and used them in sentences. We have drawn pictures that show the setting of our new class novel, The Lion, The
Witch and The Wardrobe, and found quotes and phrases from the text to show exactly why we have drawn what we
have. We have commenced narratives about strange places, being watched by thirty pairs of eyes and pinching
ourselves to check that we are not dreaming.
In Maths, we are practising our ability to interchange between fractions (tenths, hundredths and thousandths) and
decimals and to complete four operations with decimal numbers. We are making purchases, giving change, using scales
to weigh items, reading timetables and working with time as well as representing data in graphs.
In Theme, we have continued to work with partners or in groups of three, to find information on natural phenomenon.
Our next step will be to gather information for our Travel Expo – stay tuned.
During PE we’ve played golf and in Design and Technology, almost everyone has finished their woodwork projects.
Today we started work on our concert production with Raylene.
Year 5 and 6 students are off to the Grampians next week. It promises to be an exciting week, with many challenging
activities timetabled. Please ensure that you have a waterproof coat packed. It would be appreciated if students could
bring along a card game or board game to be used one evening. We are leaving at 9am on Monday morning and will
return in time for the buses on Friday afternoon.
Year 4 students will complete their work in the Prep/1 room next week. Any recyclable materials (boxes, containers,
cylinders) or even parts of broken appliances or machines (springs, pipes, wheels) that can be collected between now
and then may be useful for a project they will complete throughout the week. If you have anything that may be useful,
please send it to the Prep/1 room.
HANDWRITING AWARDS
This semester, we will continue to encourage excellent handwriting and presentation of all book work. This week’s
winners were Bella Oliver, Lukas Palmer and Jorja Plant. Well done!
IMPORTANT DATES
July 24 – 28 – Year 5 and 6 camp to Rose’s Gap
August 1 – Parent Teacher Interviews
August 9 – Year 4/5/6 Excursion to Swan Hill Art Gallery and Lake Boga Observatory
August 11 – P-6 Assembly hosted by Year 4/5/6
August 15 – House Athletics
August 25 – Tooleybuc Sports
September 1 – Father’s Day Breakfast and P-6 Assembly hosted by Year Prep/1
September 18 – Division Athletics in Kerang
September 22 - Concert
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Why Should You Care About Mindfulness?
“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness is the self-regulation of attention with an attitude of
curiosity, openness, and acceptance (Bishop et al., 2004). It relies on two character strengths that we all have the capacity
to express. Anyone can cultivate a mindfulness practice and everyone should. Research on the benefits of mindfulness has
exploded. Some of the best professional athletes, like Derek Jeter, and the world’s most successful leaders, like Arianna
Huffington, tout a mindfulness practice as one of their “go-to” rituals. Here are 3 reasons you should get on board too…
3 Reasons You Should Practice Mindfulness:
1. Reduces Stress.
Human beings are wired to be doers; constantly moving from one activity to the next. Mindfulness is about slowing down
and connecting with the present moment. It shifts you from a “mode of doing” into a “mode of being”. Studies show that
this shift helps you regulate your emotions and feel more relaxed. When you allow yourself to stop, take a breath and
check-in with your physical and mental state, you bring an awareness and acceptance to your feelings which leads to a
greater sense of calm.
2. Improves Performance.
Mindfulness practices can help sharpen your focus and clear your mind. Phil Jackson, one of the best NBA coaches of all
time, is known for integrating mindfulness into his work with the Chicago Bulls and L.A. Lakers. Affably nicknamed the “Zen
Master” he used mindfulness techniques to teach his players how to become mentally strong, give one-pointed attention
and reset their minds after a setback.
Take a page from his playbook and try a brief mindfulness meditation before your next big event (ie: business
presentation, semester exam, golf match) to focus your mind and calm your nerves.
3. Increases Self-Compassion.
Writer Henry James said, “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And
the third is to be kind.” Yet, kindness isn’t only an interpersonal strength to be extended to others. It’s imperative that you
also show kindness to yourself. Self-compassion is associated with greater emotional resilience and contributes to your
overall well-being because it buffers you from judging yourself too harshly. Mindfulness strategies boost self-compassion
by reducing your tendency to focus on negative, critical thoughts and instead allow you to take a more gentle, loving
approach to yourself.
Free Mindful exercises and download the free app: https://smilingmind.com.au/
To find out your character strengths (surveys for Adults and 10-17yo) visit:
http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Character-Strengths-Survey
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Careers News
Weekly Career News
OPEN DAYS: July
30: Swinburne University, Hawthorn, http://bit.ly/1FRMN40
August
4, 6: La Trobe University, Shepparton (4), Melbourne (6), http://bit.ly/1BGrG35
5, 6: Monash University, Peninsula (5), Clayton & Caulfield (6), http://bit.ly/2aVcXJc
5: SAE Qantm, Melbourne, http://bit.ly/2rhSKo3
5: Australian Institute of Music, Melbourne, www.aim.edu.au/
6: Deakin University, Warrnambool, http://bit.ly/1N0i0kr
The Heywire competition is open to people aged 16 – 22, to submit a story about life in regional Australia. If you are selected as one of the winners, your story will be featured on ABC Local Radio, ABC Radio National, ABC TV and abc.net. Entries close 16 September, www.abc.net.au/heywire
EARLY ENTRY PROGRAMS Early Achievers Program at Australian Catholic University: This early entry program that takes into account factors other than just your ATAR including evidence of community service, leadership, and school participation etc. If you are accepted into the program, you will be guaranteed entry into the degree of your choice with a minimum ATAR set by the University, providing you meet prerequisites. The following are the minimum ATARs for the 2018 intake:
70: Law and all dual Law degrees
70: Physiotherapy (subject to change)
65: Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Paramedicine.
58.5: all other degrees.
Applications are now open and close Monday 31 July, http://bit.ly/2kPLY2t
Aspire Early Admissions Program, La Trobe University: Year 12 students are encouraged to apply for the Aspire Early Admissions program if they would like to study at La Trobe in 2018 or defer their studies until 2019. The program recognises community service and leadership and guarantees successful applicants entry into La Trobe courses with a guaranteed ATAR. Applications close 31 August. http://bit.ly/1cXetap
GUARANTEED ENTRY
Access Melbourne, The University of Melbourne: Guaranteed entry with a lower ATAR set by the University. Students must be from a rural area or a financially disadvantaged background and meet eligibility criteria for the course, http://bit.ly/2gBAqPD
Monash Guarantee, Monash University: Guaranteed entry with a lower ATAR set by the University. Students must be either: Indigenous Australian, live in a rural area, be financially disadvantaged, or attend a Monash list underrepresented school. Students must meet course eligibility criteria http://bit.ly/2bablf6
Open Access, Federation University: For selected courses if the applicant meets the prerequisites for the course, they will be given a guaranteed place in the course without an ATAR requirement, http://bit.ly/1U7fAIx
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) processes course applications on behalf of participating higher education institutions. From Monday 7 August, you will be able to create a VTAC account and apply for vocational and higher education courses. VTAC has developed a series of resources to assist students with their applications. The following are three examples:
Website: The website contains information about the application process, Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), and scholarships etc., www.vtac.edu.au/
Instructional videos: http://bit.ly/2a9lzwg
VTAC CourseSearch app: You can download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
Manangatang P-12 College
4105 Mallee Highway, Manangatang
Victoria 3546
Phone: 03 5035 1270
Fax: 03 5035 1244
www.manang.vic.edu.au
www.facebook.com/manangatangp12
E-mail:
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Community News
UNITING CHURCH SERVICES
30/07 10.30am Combined Parish Service at Manangatang
06/08 9.00am T Kap HC
20/08 11.00am G Sonsi
Acknowledgement of Country
Manangatang P-12 College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
as the first peoples and traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn
and work.
FITNESS CLASSES
Classes have resumed for the term.
Upcoming classes:
Friday 21/7- circuit @ 9.30am
Tuesday 25/7 - night fitness @ 5pm
Friday 28/7 - circuit @9.30am
Sunday Spin has also started. Classes are 9.30am each Sunday. Bookings essential.
Manangatang Improvement Group
Next Meeting: Annual General Meeting
Wed 26 July 6.30 pm @ Manangatang Hotel
All welcome....your ideas, representation and support appreciated
F Jones [Secretary MIG]
Enrich your high school experience with a WEP student exchange!
Student exchange organisation, WEP Australia, is now accepting applications for 2018 student exchange programs!
Imagine spending part of next year in Italy, France, Canada, the USA or another one of WEP’s wonderful countries!
Request your free student exchange information pack at WEP.ORG.AU or give them a call on 1300 884 733.