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Principal’s Message

JUNE 7 2013

NEWSLETTER NO 8

June

10th Queens Birthday PUBLIC

HOLIDAY

11th—

13th

EXAMS Year 8—12

14th Report Writing Day—STUDENT

FREE DAY

14th—

15th

Debutante Balls

23rd—4th

July

Year 10 Central Australia Camp

24th—

28th

Year 10 Work Experience

28th Last Day Term 2, Student

Dismassal 2.30pm

Dear Parents and Guardians

I’m pleased to inform you that the Council of

International Schools (CIS) Five Year Visit

went very smoothly last week from 22 to 25

May. Our two visitors Ray Davis from CIS

and Linda Lyons from Bendigo Senior

College worked tirelessly to validate our Five

Year Report. A very large number of staff,

students and the School Council President,

David Denny, were interviewed as part of

this process. Before departing on Friday

afternoon the visitors met with the Principal

Team and passed on some very positive

feedback. I look forward to sharing the

visitor’s formal report in the near future. It

has been a most valuable opportunity for

fresh eyes to review our progress over the

past five years.

Exams Next Week

All students in Years 8 to 12 will participate

in mid-year Exams and Tests next week.

Year 7s will participate in the Semester 2

exams scheduled for November. Exams and

tests remain an important element of

assessment. It is important for all students

to have practice and experience in sitting

exams. To be successful, students must

learn to perform effectively under exam

conditions in all VCE studies. In the VCE,

poor performance in the exam will result in

other school based assessments being

reduced. In other areas of life, it is certainly

a benefit to have experience in exam

situations, e.g. sitting the theory component

of a driving test. We know that the more

students practice something – the better

they will get at it. Please encourage your

child to revise thoroughly for their coming

exams and approach them with a positive

attitude.

Michael Muscat

Principal

AdminNews

Exiting Students

Please be advised that any student

exiting from school (intending to

leave) must complete formal exit

paperwork. Parents are invited to seek

further information from Ms Shirley Bell

in the front office.

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VCAL News Intermediate Work Related Skills Task:

Recently the Intermediate VCAL classes made piz-

zas as part of their WRS course. Under the direction

of Ms Reynolds and Ms Murphy, the classes created

their culinary delights, even making their own

dough. They were also able to demonstrate how to

work safely, carefully navigating the various poten-

tial hazards in a commercial kitchen. Both classes

took great pride in their creations, even if they didn’t

stay on their plates for very long!

Senior VCAL Personal Development Skills

RACV Transmission program : Kambrya does very well !

Senior VCAL PDS students participated in this program for their project in Term 1. RACV

Transmission is based on a class project that requires students to analyse a road safety issue

related to young road users. Students developed a Community Service Announcement (CSA)

for television with the winning entry from the state being screened on television.

Through the program, students:

• selected one of the road safety topics and investigated its impact

• analysed data and gathered evidence to support the development and presentation of the

road safety message

• communicated safe and responsible road use and attitudes to the target audience

• presented their concept using a storyboard and script.

Our students did very well in their projects at school and submission from 5 groups have been

selected by RACV to go in the semi -finals for this competition. These students were invited to

attend a workshop at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 30th May, 2013.

Channel 7 personality, Peter Mitchell was the guest speaker and various people from the

media and advertising production team were the presenters. These sessions gave students

more ideas and built skills which they will be using to re-submit their messages for the final.

This was very motivational, professional and personal development workshop our students and

we wish them the very best for the next stage of competition.

Cross Country Carnival

Senior VCAL PDS students help to organise a carnival to run alongside the Cross country

carnival at the school on 16th of May for students in Years 7 to 10. Through this project,

students met the other outcomes for semester 1. Despite bad weather, this carnival was a great

success.

Students organised a number of activities to cater for the different interests of the Kambrya

student body. Some of these activities were just for fun and others to raise money for the needy.

They made cookies to sell, sold Frog in a Ponds, had Lolly Jar Guess competition and a group

sold jelly in a jar and chocolates. A Target board with darts and prizes was another activity. A

group organised BBQ, others did photography and a group did the Guitar hero competition.

Students demonstrated excellent planning and organising skills, communication and

leadership skills and also worked well in teams

All students in Years 7 to 10 participated well in these activities and we would like to

congratulate these VCAL students who raised over $840 that will be donated towards Breast

Cancer Research. Congratulations on an excellent day under testing conditions!

The VCAL Team

VCAL News (Cont)

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Art News

Designer Visit from Industry

As part of the VCE Visual Communication Design course students found out first-hand about

the design industry from Nick Russo. Nick spoke to the year 11 and 12 students on the 15th of

May about his professional experience as a graphic designer and how his career has given him

the opportunity to work with a variety of companies. He brought in a range of visual

communications from logos to posters and some beverage products, including all the

designs he created for the

Summer Snow Apple Juice

range. Nicks knowledge has

proved invaluable allowing

students to understand the

professional practice and how

they can apply the processes

and techniques to create their

own work.

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Student Leadership News

Anzac day

On the 25th of April 2013, 25

student leaders as well as

Mr Wilson and Mr Muscat

from Kambrya College

joined the past and present

members of the armed

services, RSL members,

emergency services

volunteers, Scouts, Guides,

other schools, Air League

members and pipe

bandsmen who then

marched from the RSL

sub-branch to the memorial.

The school and vice captains

also laid a wreath on behalf

of the school to show our respects to those who risked their lives for our freedom and the free-

dom of others.

Callum Sweet W8A

English Years 8-12. In the spotlight: EXAMS.

E Excellent experience for years 8-10 students to learn how to prepare and perform

under exam conditions. For Later Years students, exams are the perfect time to

‘show what they know’ and get their best possible score. These exams are

preparatory for the year 12s in particular, who sit their final English exam on

October 30th.

X X marks the spot – the exams will take place on Tuesday 11th June and Thursday

13th June 2013.

A A successful student always puts in the individual effort required for the best

possible results.

M Must revise appropriately using the exam revision sheets provided by teachers.

S Students’ exam results are included in Semester One reports.

English News

Science News

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English Years 8-12. In the spotlight: EXAMS.

Year 12 Biology

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) recently visited

Kambrya to conduct immunology experiments as part of Year 12 VCE Biology. This session was

also attended by Senator Don Farrell the Minister for Science and Research and Laura Smyth

Federal Member for La Trobe, who both took the opportunity to work with the students.

Students had the opportunity to conduct a biotechnology test called the ELISA technique

( Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) . ELISA investigates the role of the specific immune

system and differentiates it’s function from that of the non-specific immune system. It is used

extensively in immunological research and diagnostic analysis.

Students also conducted a blood typing experiment. In this experiment they determined the

blood type of unknown samples. This allowed them to understand the importance of blood typing

in terms of transfusions in the medical world.

The session was a great success and gave students the opportunity to work with complex

laboratory equipment, allowing them to practice Key Skills and consolidate their learning.

Ms Laura Smyth commented afterwards on what an exceptional and engaged group of students

were in the class.

Year 12 Biology Students Cassidy Williams, Aleasha McCulloch and Chloe Peter working with

Laura Smyth on the ELISA technique.

Sarah Treadwell ( Science Domain Head)

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In te rn at i o n a l Prog ra m N ew s

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In te rn at i o n a l Prog ra mN ew s ( C on t i n u ed )

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Caree rs N ews

LAW AT MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY – Melbourne

Law School is hosting a one-day JD showcase de-

signed for school students interested in pursuing law

at university. Attend classes on things like: ‘So sue

me!’, dispute resolution and criminal law. When:

9.30am-3.30pm, Wed 3 July; Cost: $66 (incl lunch);

Registration: www.law.unimelb.edu.au/jd/future-

students/information-for-school-students.

WHAT IS MECHATRONICS? Mechatronics at the

University of Melbourne integrates mechanical, elec-

tronic and software engineering, offering graduates

well-paid career opportunities in diverse fields like aer-

onautics, robotics, energy and biomechanics. Grad-

uates work on the development of ‘smart’ products and

systems such as computer-controlled robots, washing

machines, automotive equipment, medical imaging sys-

tems, wind and wave generators and hybrid and electric

vehicles.

CareerNews No7; 24.05.13

Reminders

‘At Monash’: Biomedical science, radiography,

and nutrition and dietetics 29 May; Engineer-

ing 30 May; Registration: 1800 MONASH or

www.monash.edu/seminars

UMAT: Registrations close 7 June; test date: 31 July,

2013; See: http://umat.acer.edu.au

Indigenous students at Monash day - 5 June;

www.monash.edu.au/study/life/indigenous

Melbourne University ‘Focus’ sessions – Engi-

neering: 28 May; IT: 28 May; Agriculture: 29

May; Music: 4 June; Science: 5 June; Environ-

ments: 18 June; Law: 19 June; Arts: 25 June; The

V C A : 2 6 J u n e . S e e :

www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/focus-melb.

Art, design & architecture at Monash - workshops

for Year 11-12s interested in studying creative dis-

ciplines; 2-4 July OR 1-3 Oct; Info:

www.monash.edu/mada/workshops

Careers in Sports Medicine – 19 June; Reg’n:

http://www.trybooking.com/CSIP; Info: me-

gan.marchall@opsmc.com.au.

Box Hill Institute – mid-year Info Night; 19 June;

Information Kiosk, 465 Elgar Road.

See: www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/graduate/

master-eng-mechatronics. Mechatronics

engineering is also offered at Deakin, Monash, Swinburne and RMIT universi-

ties, and at Chisholm and Swinburne

TAFE. You will need to study VCE 3/4

Maths Methods for all the university de-

grees, and some require chemistry or phys-

ics as well (eg Monash). Specialist Maths

would be very valuable. NOTE: La Trobe

university is offering mechatronic engineer-

ing from 2014 (subject to approval).

CHECK OUT RMIT – RMIT is conducting

‘Experience Days’ in the next school

break. What’s on?

1 July – accounting and finance; fashion and

textiles

2 July – community justice; electrical and com-

puter engineering

3 July – aerospace, mechanical and manufac-

turing engineering; health and medical sci-

ences

4 July – advertising, marketing and public re-

lations; environment

5 July – computing and IT

To get more information and to register go to:

www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays

SCIENCE IN THE CITY – LAB

TOURS – Science at RMIT is about

providing practical solutions to real world

problems. Students and parents can visit

RMIT’s state-of-the-art learning laborato-

ries and see the broad range of equipment

and facilities, and discover science at

RMIT. When: 11am-1.30pm, Tues 2 July or

2-4.30pm, Wed 25 Sept; Register:

www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover.

MEDICAL LABORATORY VISITS –

RMIT has hospital laboratory visits to ex-

perience life behind the scenes. Covering

laboratory medicine and nuclear med-

icine, the sessions are held at major teach-

ing hospitals. When: Mon 8 – Fri 12 July;

Where : l ist at registration:

www.rmit.edu.au/medicalsciences.

A CAREER IN ICT? Interested in IT but

unsure of course and career pathways?

Then what about attending the ‘My Direc-

tion’ student conference? Aimed at Year 9-

12 students, you will find out about learn-

ing and career possibilities, about

courses, prerequisites for upper second-

ary and tertiary study, and hear from an

industry perspective. Senior students

will also be able to attend exam prepara-

tion sessions. When: 9.30am-1.30pm, Sun

2 June; Where: RMIT Academic Building,

Building 80, 445 Swanston St, Melbourne;

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Caree rs N ews ( Con t i n u ed ) Register: www.vitta.org.au/events/event/my-

direction-vitta-student-conference

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY NEWS – La

Trobe is introducing three new degrees in

2014:

Bachelor of Engineering (Melbourne campus)

Bachelor of Exercise Science (Melbourne and

Bendigo)

Bachelor of Mechatronic and Robotic Engi-

neering (Melbourne)

Some wonderful new buildings have opened at La

Trobe recently. The Centre for AgriBiosci-

ence is a $288m facility with state-of-the-art re-

sources; around 450 scientists will work in this

building researching things like agriculture

production, pest control and infection con-

trol. The new Institute for Molecular Science

building is used for research and teaching bio-

chemistry, chemistry, genetics, plant biolo-

gy, physiology, physics and molecular ar-

chaeology. Anyone considering studying science

would be wise to keep La Trobe in mind. Re-

search areas that La Trobe is concentrating on

are: securing food, water and the environ-

ment; sport exercise and rehabilitation;

building healthy communities; population

movement and human security (international

development, refugees, pandemics, etc). Many of

La Trobe’s disciplines have been rated among the

world’s top 100 in the latest QS World Uni-

versity Rankings by subject. The rankings

evaluated 2,858 universities. Sociology came in at

43, placing La Trobe in the world’s top 50 most

elite institutions. In communications and media,

history, education and linguistics, La Trobe was

ranked in the top 100 world universities.

EXPERIENCE LA TROBE – Students

and parents are again invited to ‘Experience

La Trobe’. Find out what is it is like to be a

student for a day. Explore courses, meet staff, see facilities, and get your questions

answered. Who: Year 10-12 students; When:

Melbourne (Bundoora) Wed 10 July, Bendigo:

12 July; Register: www.latrobe.edu.au/

experience; free, with lunch and entertain-

ment supplied.

MONASH UNIVERSITY NEWS –

The Faculty of Arts – introducing a new

course structure in 2014. The changes are de-

signed to give students a deeper understand-

ing and appreciation of the area in which they

specialise. More emphasis will be on how to ap-

ply their knowledge and to develop re-

search skills. Three categories of study will be

introduced to complete a ‘major’ – gateway,

cornerstone and capstone. These are chosen key

subjects which must be taken in a student’s major

area of study. Join the Arts Facebook page at:

www.facebook.com/MonashArts

The Bachelor of Architecture/Master of Archi-

tecture has a new entry process from 2014.

There will be a pre-selection activity and an

interview, and the maths prerequisite will be

removed. The ATAR will still be important but

the pre-selection activity and interview will pro-

vide additional ways for students to demon-

strate their ability. In the pre-selection activity

students will respond to an issue through text and

image (not about assessing design or drawing ex-

pertise). The interview is a chance to share your

story and to say why you want to study architec-

ture. After applying for the course through the

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) in

term 3, applicants will receive a pre-selection ac-

tivity to complete by 11 October. Based on this,

they may be invited to an interview. Their appli-

cation will be assessed on their ATAR, pre-

selection activity and their performance in the

interview. See: www.artdes.monash.edu/architecture/

news.php

Information Technology – the Computer Games

Boot Camp is on again this year. It is a seven-

day event for Year 9 - 12 students to experience

everything connected to computer games and

IT. Learn from experienced industry profession-

als, talk to like-minded individuals and expand

your networks. Workshops, tournaments, presen-

tations and activities will take place. Who: stu-

dents interested in becoming IT professionals,

building and designing games, multimedia or

simply playing games; When: Sat 6 - Fri 12 July;

Where : Clayton campus; Register :

http://cgbc.infotech.monash.edu/

Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery – all interviews for

entry into Monash University’s MBBS program in

2014 will be held in January 2014. In the past,

most interviews have been held in December with

a small number in January. Students will be of-

fered an interview based on their UMAT result

and ATAR. Compiled by: m.walker

Public Notices

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Pu bl i c Not i c e s (Con t inu ed )

Moonlit Sanctuary School Holidays Young Ranger Program

Environmental Activities, Native Animal Care,

Fun and Games during Winter 2013.

Monday 1st

, Wednesday 3rd

, Friday 5th

July Monday 8th

, Wednesday 10

th, Friday 12

th July

Cost: $39.00 per day, or $105 for 3 days. Bookings essential - suitable 7-14 years.

Hours: 10AM – 3PM