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NOVEMBER

25th Newsletter Home

28th - 1st Dec Yr 11 Surf

Camp - Torquay

28th - 2nd Dec Yr 8,9,10

Tasmania Camp

28th - 2nd Dec Yr 10 Exam

Week

DECEMBER

6th PE Excursion to

Bendigo for selected

students

7th Community Picnic

8th Arts Exhibition

Opening Night 6pm

9th Last day for Yr 10’s -

reports home

Newsletter home

12th College Council &

sub-committees from

7pm

13th STATEWIDE

TRANSITION DAY

Issue 19 25th November 2011

P-12 PERSPECTIVE

Email: [email protected] Phone: 58 561 230

Website: www.rushworthp-12.vic.edu.au Fax: 58 561 940

Inside this issue: Our very own Junior Masterchef's…

The Art Easel…

Honour Board update…

CCLLEN VET Excellence Awards...

If you have anything you would like to have published in our college newsletter please email articles to: [email protected]

RUSHWORTH P -12 COLLEGE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 19

News from the Principal….

Rushworth Rocks!

It’s not often that we have the chance to witness the Rushworth Shire Hall filled to capacity and

rocking along to local musical talents but that is what we saw on Wednesday evening as a student’s

performed in the annual Rushworth P-12 Variety Concert. Over the past few months students across

the College have been busy rehearsing and improving their performance which were showcased

throughout the evening. This included our Prep/1 students performing three fantastic and very

entertaining items, our guitar groups performing some great hits and a wonderful solo performance

by Kaylee Andrews. Congratulations to all our students who performed on the night, it’s something

you should all be proud of. Thank you to our staff team for their support of the evening and a special

thank you to Jeanette Carr and Krystal Sauvarin for their work in putting the concert together.

Campaspe Cohuna LLEN: VET in Schools Excellence Awards 2011

Wednesday evening was a busy night, not only with the Variety Concert but also the Local Learning

and Employment Network (LLEN) Awards night. This is an evening where students from the local

area are nominated and recognised for their outstanding achievements in Vocational Education

studies. Rushworth P-12 College had a number of students in the running for awards, with Emily

Jones and Lani Gilbert being nominated for the Retail Cosmetics Award and Emily Jones being

nominated for the School Based Apprentice Award. I’m delighted to be able to announce to the

College community that Emily Jones took out the award for Retail Cosmetics, reflecting the high

level of work, training and development that Emily has undertaken during her VET course.

Congratulations to Emily and Lani for their achievements and being fantastic ambassadors and role

models for our College and the great things that are being achieved at Rushworth P-12.

Early Commencement Week

This past week has seen our current Year 11 and Year 10 students stepping up to complete a week of

2012 VCE or VCAL studies as they are introduced to their 2012 subjects, teachers and

expectations. This has been a great opportunity for students to gain an understanding of their

subjects for 2012, including the work requirements, attendance expectations and to commence

establishing some good study habits. As a College we have high expectations for our students in

2012 and see this as a great opportunity to start preparing our senior students for a successful and

productive VCE or VCAL program in 2012. In 2012 we are offering students the opportunity to

study the following VCE or VCAL subjects, in addition to a significant number of VET programs:

English Biology Business Management

Chemistry Design Technology Health & Human Development

History General Maths Further Maths

Math Methods Physical Education Physics

Psychology Studio Art VCAL Literacy

VCAL Numeracy VCAL Work Related Skills VCAL Personal Development

Reminders

We have a busy few weeks ahead of us before the end of the school year, so don’t forget to check our

dates on page 1 of the Newsletter. Over the coming weeks we have some exciting and engaging

events for students. This commences next week with our Year 8/9 Tasmania Camp and Year 11 Surf

Camp. If at any stage you are unsure about what is happening over the coming weeks, don’t hesitate

in giving the office a call and one of our approachable office staff will be able

to assist you.

Have a fantastic week ahead and don’t forget to celebrate those great things

that are happening around the College with your children. Brad Moyle Principal

RUSH WORTH P -12 COLLEGE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 19

From the AP’S Desk Last night I had the privilege of attending the Campaspe Cohuna LLEN VET Excellence Awards

held at the Moama RSL Club in Echuca. This event celebrates the achievements of the top VET

in Schools students from across the area. Forty students were nominated as finalists in a variety

of categories from a total of 600 students undertaking VET courses and Rushworth was

represented by two of our students, Emily Jones and Lani Gilbert who were both finalists in the

Retail Cosmetics category. Emily received a second finalist nomination in the School Based

Apprenticeship/Trainee category. Well done girls on these nominations. It was very exciting to

see Emily Jones win the Retail Cosmetics category – Congratulations Emily!

The end of the school year for our senior students is fast approaching. Year 11 students have

their Surf Cap to Ocean Grove next week and then they will be finished for the year whilst the

Yr 10

students have the exam week next week. Many of our students in Yrs 8-10 will be travelling to

Tasmania for camp next week and we hope this students and teachers

have a very enjoyable trip.

We look forward to seeing all our students and parents at the Awards

Night on Tuesday 20th December at the Shire Hall at 7.00pm

Sharon Cresswell

Assistant Principal

WORTHY OF PRAISE:

A BIG well done this fortnight to…

Chloe Fisher: for always being prepared for class and helping younger in combined classes.

Jayden Smith: for assisting Mr. Hogan recently with sporting equipment and being a pleasure to have in the class room recently.

Brandon May: for going above and beyond for his PE assignment..

Jayden Smith: for volunteering to help Mrs Nurse with newspaper deliveries last week. His help was very much appreciated.

Carrigan Horsley, Stephanie Bull and Sandy Fisher: for always being available to help out in the canteen.

Justin Parker and Anthony Nolan: for a job well done constructing the Canteen barrier.

Grace McDonald: for her book review of the Year 12 novel ‘First They Killed My Father’ to a very competent standard… extremely impressive for a Year 8 student.

Kristi Crute and Emma Greenwood: for a terrific work ethic in English all year as well as maintaining very high standards.

Brandon May: for the quality of his work in Year 8 English this year.

Danyon Stockdale: for using the dictionary on a consistent basis to improve his vocabulary.

Kylie Phillis: for completing all Humanities tasks on time and to an excellent standard.

Billy Newton: for demonstrating that he is capable (to himself) of doing Year 11 Business Management answering all questions directed to him.

8B Art Class: for a fantastic learning attitude and great work on their Pop Art Sculptures.

To the Year 8 Students who proved they could be trusted with my very expensive Camera. Stephen Baker

To the Year 12 Students for the lovely words and card for being their Teacher over a number of years. Stephen Baker

To the Year 8 class for sending my wife a lovely bunch of flowers a SPECIAL THANKS. Stephen Baker

Daniel Mackrell from LETS

LEARN, sponsor of the Retail

Cosmetics Award with Emily.


Year 5/6 students participate in our

version of Junior Masterchef.

On Thursday the 10th November grade 5/6 had a Master Chef challenge. The challenge was to make a gunfire breakfast as if to present to the men at war. Teagan and I Were partners together our idea was to make scones, scrambled eggs and a cup of tea. Teagan and I didn’t really know how to make the scones because we didn’t have the recipe so we just made it up, in the end we done it. There were 3 judges we had to present our meals to. The 3 judges were 3 ladies - 2 from Monash University & Mrs Hoelter. In the end Jack H and Jack A took the prize it was a good day. By Janelle Doolan

What was the master chef challenge for? The master chef challenge was to see if we were paying attention to

what we were getting told we have to do to get a master piece of food! When was the master chef challenge? The

master chief challenge was on the 10th of November 2011!

Who made the food? Well we were in groups of 2 and 2 groups had 3 in them! So yes the 5/6 made the food!

Where was it? It was in Rushworth P-12’s kitchen. How was it judged and who were the judges? The judges

were Mrs Hoelter and 2 people from Monash Uni and the judges would say so much out of so much eg. Whisper

10-15. How did you go? My group was with John & Brad B we made bacon and egg toasted sandwich with an

ANZAC biscuit but the biscuits turned out like slop because we didn’t use the time management. By Cara Giles


Primary Assembly News.

At our most recent Primary Assembly;

Jordann Rodgers welcomed everyone to the Assembly.

Aydin & the 2/3 class presented a wonderful play based on the story The Enormous Turnip. The crowd gathered loved this small production of a favourite tale.

Imojen told us all that the 2/3 students have been learning about synthesising. They have been learning how to use their own knowledge and take the information they are presented with to make new ideas when they read.

Sarah told us the Year 5/6 students have been learning about tree diagrams and relationships. They have also been reading and writing different types of poetry.

Aisha then reported that the Year 4 students have been learning all about fractions. They are also improving on their Independent Reading Skills.

Luke then told those assembled that the Prep / 1 students have been reading and learning about the Paper Bag Princess. They have been sequencing events from the story.

Hunter then reminded everybody that all the Primary students are able to do some reading before school starts each morning in their classrooms. Hunter also said that Mum’s, Dad's, Grandma’s, Grandpa’s and all sorts of family members are welcome to join you there. We hope you take the time to come along!

Mrs Woodman then presented various classroom awards to the students assembled.

Tanika thanked everybody for coming along and gave us a reminder that the next Primary Assembly will be on Monday 28th November at 3pm in the Main Hall - we hope to see you all there. The Year 4 students are in charge of organising the event this time around.

Active After School Program

Wednesday 23rd November 2011 is the last day of Active After School Program

for 2011.

We have received confirmation of funding for the program to

continue in 2012. Re-enrolment forms will be sent out at the

beginning of the 2012 school year.


What’s been happening in the Art room?

Parry Jenkins Yr 10 Jack Parker Yr 10 Eliza McDonald Yr 9 Danny Doolan Yr 10

The Yr 7 students are learning about tone and how to render images to look three dimensional.

Matt Lucreziano Yr 7 Adam Weatherhead Yr 7 Chelsea Voisey Yr 7

Years 5 & 6 are learning about Henri Rousseau, the famous French artist, who created many imaginative jungle scenes. They have also completed several outdoor sketching tasks and created mosaic collages.

Janelle Doolan Jessica Mimmo Jack Horsley

The Year 9 & 10 students have done an amazing job with their stencil prints! They now know all about the world famous street artist Banksy and have a deeper understanding of how to edit photos using

Photoshop to create a paper stencils.


If you have any school textbooks you would like to sell before the end of the school year -please feel free to advertise them in the Newsletter. Either drop in your ad to the General Office or email your ad to Emily Jones at the email address listed on the front of the newsletter. When you sell your book let us know and we will withdraw the advertisement. Thank you and Good Luck.

School Textbooks for SALE!

Chemistry Book

$30.00

Biology Book (as new)

$30.00

Ph: 0400195534

Honour Board awarded extra funding

Thanks to Cr. Marion Riley we have received recently the amount of $797.50 as funding for the Honour Board display at Rushworth P-12, to come from the Councillor’s Waranga Ward budget. This money will cover the costs of three frames to add to our collection. Once these frames are completed, we will have filled the alcove to capacity, so any future additions will need to be spread, perhaps into the main hall. It was a pleasure to hear that the display has been appreciated at recent reunions and council meetings. The three frames will be for: (Lt) James Clark Roberts. Reproduction Queen’s South Africa Medal with Cape Colony Clasp. Roberts served as a Lieutenant with the 1st Victoria Contingent during the Boer War. Lt. Roberts died of wounds at Rensburg on 13 February 1900 in the same action in which Major George Eddy and Corporal Alex Ross were killed. Roberts is commemorated in Murchison as his family were based there after they moved from Rushworth. There is also a memorial to him in Royal Park (Melbourne). Herbert Alfred Meacham

Reproduction medals 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. (Died of disease while serving)

Albert Edward Meacham

Reproduction medals 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Oak leaf (for Mentioned in Despatches)

The above two brothers were from Rushworth and their families continue in Temora NSW.


Interested in playing Girls Football at an Elite level??

The 2012 Victorian U16 School Girls Australian football

team trials will be held on Saturday March 24, 2012 from

9:30am-2pm at Highgate Reserve, Grand Blvd,

Craigieburn.

Interested girls need to register on the SSV website -

https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/TeamVic/Pages/AustralianFootball.aspx

We encourage our girls to attend selection training, particularly those who

show great passion or ability in the game. If you want more information talk

to Mr Hogan at the College.

Dress: neat casual / semi formal

https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/TeamVic/Pages/AustralianFootball.aspx


The staff and students of Rushworth P-12 College invite you to come

and celebrate the completion of the 2011 school year with us.

Date: Monday 19th December

Time: 12-3 pm

Students will be running a sausage sizzle where lunch can be purchased.

Also come and check out the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

stall selling lots of tasty treats made by our grade 2 and 3 students.

Featuring: Paddy’s Wombat Bush Band

Community Bush Dance

Rushworth P-12 College


RUSHWORTH FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB DEBUTANTE BALL 2012

COULD ALL INTERESTED DEBUTANTES & PARTNERS PLEASE ATTEND A MEETING ON

DECEMBER 1ST

AT THE RUSHWORTH FOOTBALL CLUB ROOMS - 6pm.

THIS WAY WE CAN GET NAMES & CONTACT NUMBERS TO START PLANNING EARLY IN THE NEW YEAR.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THIS MEETING PLEASE SEE AMBER LUNNEY AND GIVE HER YOUR NAME & NUMBER IF YOU WISH TO BE A PART OF THE DEB SET IN 2012.

Sherie Kealy 0447766248

HORSE RIDING CAMP

Looking for a week full of fun, friends & fantastic

memories?

You need to book now for Billabong Ranch Horse

Riding Camp.

Don’t worry if you haven’t ridden, we cater for first

timers thru to experienced riders. Our summer camp

includes plenty of pool activities, so come & join the

gang at Billabong!

$525 per child – all inclusive. 8-14th Jan and 22-28th

Jan.

For more info & bookings phone 03 5483 5122.

TAKE HOME A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER

Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international big brother or big sister by hosting one of our exceptional international students arriving in Australia in February 2012 for their 5 or 10 month programs.

Our international students from France, Germany, Italy, Austria Japan, Scandinavia and the U.S.A will live as a local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover – all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange.

Visit us at www.scce.com.au, email [email protected] or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our little booklets of international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship!

http://www.scce.com.au/

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