Term 1 Week 6 2nd March 2016 - Wedderburn College · Mates’ presentation last week, with some...

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PO Box 20

15-29 Hospital Street

Wedderburn Victoria 3518

Tel No. (03) 5494 3011

Fax No. (03) 5494 3516

e-mail: [email protected]

website: www.wedderburn-college.vic.edu.au

Term 1 Week 6 2nd March 2016

The Newsletter is designed to offer an information service to the parents of Wedderburn College students and local people interested in Education.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

At our first Whole School Assembly on Monday, School

Council President, Christine Coombes presented our College

Captains: Monique Vella and Corey Youngson and Primary

Captains: Chelsea Giorlando and Dylan Johnstone with their

badges. We also presented the Student Representative

Council and Sports Captains with their badges. These

positions of responsibility provide the opportunity for our

students to develop leadership and organization skills as well

as reflecting our College values to their peers and wider

community. We wish them well in their positions in 2016.

Congratulations to Zoe Coombes who was the overall winner

in the Wedderburn Lions Youth of the Year competition last

night. Zoe along with Monique Vella and Corey Youngson

did themselves, their families and our College proud with

their interviews, impromptu and prepared speeches. The

judges had a very hard time separating the three students on

the night. This is an example of our students taking up the

challenge, making the most of their opportunities to extend

themselves and learn new skills.

Nominations for School Council closed Wednesday February

24th at 4.00pm. Nominations equalled the number of

vacancies for both parent and staff representatives therefore

there is no requirement to hold an election. Thank you and

congratulations to the following people:

Deanne Caserta, Christine Coombes, Dale McCoy, and

Cameron Turnbull (Parent Representatives); Danny Fowles

and Sandeep (Sheba) Gurm (Staff Representatives)

Additionally, at the Council meeting in February, Council

agreed to second our School Captains to the Council in order

to facilitate a student voice at our meetings.

Many thanks to retiring members of Council, Deirdre

McKenzie and Alan Holt who have made very valuable

contributions to our school over their time on Council.

Wedderburn College Photo Day is on this Friday. Please

make sure that all forms are returned to the front office by

Friday, even if you are not purchasing photos.

Margaret-Anne Wright, Principal

DATELINE

Mar

Fri 4th Wedderburn College Photo Day

MIPS in attendance

Tue 8th “Picnic” Performance Year 7-12

MIPS in attendance

Thu 10th Responsible Pet Ownership, Prep-Grade 6

Fri 11th MIPS in attendance

Mon 14th Labour Day Holiday

Tue 15th Duke of Edinburgh Excursion

Thurs 17th Grade 5/6 Day trip to Bendigo

LMR Swimming Swan Hill

VCE/VCAL Learning Conversations

Mon 21st College Council

Wed 23rd MIPS in attendance

Thurs 24th Last Day Term 1, dismissal at 2:30pm

Fri 25th Good Friday

April Mon 11th Student Free Day

Tues 12th 2nd school term starts

Wed 15th Studio Arts Top Arts Excursion

Mon 18th Labyrinth in the Library P-7 Performance

1:30-3:30PM

Mon-Thurs 18th-21st Year 8 Coastal Camp

Tues 19th SSV Swimming Melbourne MSAC

Wed-Fri 20th-22nd Street Art Camp

Mon 25th ANZAC Day Holiday

Thurs 28th Year 7 Immunisation-9:30am

Fri 29th NCD Sports Day

May

Mon-Wed 2nd-4th Great Ocean Walk-Duke of Ed Year

9/10

Tues 3rd Yr 12 Legal Studies Excursion Loddon

Prison

Tues 10th House Cross Country

Mon 16th NCD Cross Country

College Council

Thurs 19th True Colours Performance Bush Tucker and

Indigenous Music

Tues 24th Year 9 Federation Uni Workshop

Year 9 Parent Workshop (Federation Uni)

Wed 25th Year 10/11 Fed University Workshop

Year 12 Fed University Workshop

Fri 27th Deb Ball

Tue 31st LMR Cross Country St Arnaud

June

Thurs 23rd Year 7 Immunisation 9:30am


P-6 NEIGHBOURHOOD This week the College had its first whole school assembly for 2016. It was great to see our Primary School Captains,

Dylan Johnstone and Chelsea Giorlando receive their badges, as well as our Sports Captains, Montannah Gartside, Coby

Cunningham, Aliza Lockhart and Zac Slide. Chelsea and Dylan did a wonderful job presenting the Student of the Week

certificates, and Caught Being Good for Respect Awards. And the winners are……………………….

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Mrs Tanya Chalmers Prep Olivia Hoggan and Ben Cunningham

Mrs McKenzie Grade 1/2 Eleanor Dooley and Andy Kalmar

Miss Trembath Grade 3/4 Ella Weber and Scott Reid

Mrs Polkinghorne Grade 4/5 Neve Nisbet and Eliza Turnbull

Miss Martin Grade 6 Lahni Jackson, Daytona Baker, and Montannah Gartside

Mrs Prevos for Art Maikia Punguika and Jacob Ward

Mrs Brett for PE and Grade 6 Inquiry Robert Whyman, Libby Norman and Samantha Arnup

CAUGHT BEING GOOD: RESPECT

Mrs Tanya Chalmers Prep April Reid and Violet Stephenson

Mrs McKenzie Grade 1/ 2 Olivia Walker and Noah Winslett

Miss Trembath Grade 3/4 Chris Heeman and Libby Norman

Mrs Polkinghorne Grade 4/5 Leah McCoy and Anna Weber

Miss Martin Grade 6 Hayley Jane Hendy and Coby Cunningham

Julie Martin, P-6 Neighbourhood Leader

PLAYGROUP

Over the next few weeks we will be exploring all things sensory like shaving cream, soapy slime, play dough, sand and

finger painting. We are making the most of the warm autumn days before we celebrate Easter.

We extend a warm welcome to everyone and please help us to spread the word about playgroup on Tuesday mornings

from 9 to 10:30.

Kerry Walker and Carlie Turnbull, Convener

YEAR 7-10 NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS PROGRESS REPORTS & STUDENT'S FEEDBACK AND FEED FORWARD

Have you checked your student’s progress report for the first half of this term as well as feedback and feed forward on

student’s learning tasks? See the tutorial in the Compass Section of the newsletter if you need a hand to view them.

There is also a Hands On Information session for parents on Wednesday night in the library.

SCHOOL FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP UPDATE

School for Student Leadership students had their families and friends visiting them last weekend. They now have the

last stretch of time away before finishing up at Gnurad-Gundidj at the end of this term. Margaret-Anne Wright and

Richard Dougall will be travelling down to Gnurad on Friday 11th March to see the students Community Learning

Project (CLP) presentations. The CLP is a key outcome for the program where students return to their home

communities to give something back.

GRIN PROGRAM The GRIN program is an important numeracy program that commenced last year and is continuing in 2016 for select

Year 8 students in the 7-10 Neighbourhood. GRIN stands for Getting Ready In Numeracy. It is designed to assist

students who do ok in Maths but, with just a little bit of support, will be able to greater access material in class. The

GRIN program “Pre-loads” students with information before each math lesson so they recognise the concepts and

language that is being used in the lesson. This enables them to better focus on their learning during a class. Obviously

teachers always work with all students to help them strive to achieve their best and provide them with the support

required to see their needs. GRIN is just one extra way that students can become the best learners possible.

Richard Dougall, Year 7-10 Neighbourhood Leader


YEAR 11-12 NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

It is definitely getting toward the ‘business’ end of Term 1 at the moment, with our Year 11 and 12 students undertaking

a range of assessments and SACs over the next few weeks. All students are reminded to ensure that they complete ALL

required class work and speak with their teachers if they require any support. Remember, your classroom teachers are

able to offer some additional support if needed. Students should also be ensuring that they catch up with their Advocate

teachers to discuss their workload, study timetable and organisation.

Our first Year 11 and 12 Advocate lunch was a great success on Monday,

with all staff and students enjoying a delicious lunch while taking part in

some fun challenges. Thank you to Ms Evans for organising such a great

event.

Our Year 12 students were fortunate to attend the Vic Roads Look after your

Mates’ presentation last week, with some very important information around

safe driving, partying and being responsible friends was discussed.

VCAL NEWS: RELAY FOR LIFE 2016

On Friday 15th– Saturday 16th April our VCAL students will be participating in this year’s Relay for Life event at

Flora Hill Athletics track, Bendigo. Relay for life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for

the Cancer Council's research, prevention, information and support services.

Relay for Life this year, for VCAL, will be a chance to recognise, support and celebrate local cancer survivors, patients

and carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost to cancer and to help raise money to help save more lives.

This will once again be a great opportunity and experience for our students to participate in.

Whether it be 20c or $20 all donations are welcome and will be much appreciated both by Wedderburn College and The

Cancer Council and what better cause than cancer research to donate your spare change.

The front office personnel will be more than happy to accept your donations at the front office or alternatively you can

go onto 'Relay for Life' online - search for our team name 'WedderburnVcal2K16' and donate for anyone wanting to

give to this great cause.

All donations will be given to the Cancer Council. Thank you for supporting this awesome event .

Tristan Leitch and Adrian Humphrey, VCAL students

REMEMBER:

Don’t forget that the Hour of Power study sessions are now taking place on Thursday nights in the BER from 3.30 until

5pm. All students are invited to attend and take advantage of a supported study zone, snacks and opportunity to get their

homework and revision underway. Please see Ms Annita Miles or myself if you would like any further information.

Have a great week everyone!

Mrs Barker, Year 11-12 Neighbourhood Leader/VCE Coordinator

CAREERNEWS NO1;11.02.16 This fortnightly Newsletter will keep you in touch with career events, expos, courses, Open Days and so on. Attending

career events will assist you to make wise career decisions.

Students who do research, attend events, collect information, and talk to others about careers frequently find it easier to

make their own decisions.

WHAT ARE SOME OF MY ALTERNATIVES UPON LEAVING SCHOOL?

One option is university study. Research shows that those who have a university degree are (on average) less likely to

be unemployed and are likely to earn more during their lifetimes than those who do not.


Others will want to complete a vocational course (VET) like hospitality, childcare or graphic design. Another

significant group will enter a trade by completing an apprenticeship or traineeship in areas such as plumbing, carpentry,

mechanics, refrigeration or office administration. Those entering employment with no study plans need to understand

that their career options and earning capacity are likely to be limited in the long term. Qualifications are VITAL.

Thinking of University? There are nine in Victoria:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has campuses in Fitzroy and Ballarat. It is a small but growing university,

publicly funded, open to those of any or no faith.

Deakin University’s main campus is in Burwood, but it also has campuses in Geelong and Warrnambool. It is a large

university offering a very broad range of degrees.

Federation University has campuses in Ballarat and in Gippsland. It is a fairly small university serving two rural

communities.

La Trobe University’s main campus in in Bundoora, but it also has campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura

and Shepparton. It is a large university.

Monash University is very large; its main campus is in Clayton, but it also has campuses in Berwick, Caulfield, and

Frankston (Peninsula Campus) (also in Malaysia and Prato in Italy).

RMIT is a large dual-sector institution (a VET provider as well) in the City, with other campuses in Brunswick and

Bundoora.

Swinburne is also a dual-sector provider with a university campus in Hawthorn, and VET campuses in the City,

Croydon, Hawthorn and Wantirna.

The University of Melbourne is the oldest University, its main campus being in Parkville. It also has specialised

campuses in Burnley, Creswick, Dookie, Shepparton, Southbank and Werribee.

Victoria University’s main campus in in Footscray, but it also has campuses in the City, Melton, St Albans, Sunshine

and Werribee. VU is a university and a VET provider.

NOTE: Charles Sturt University is sometimes listed with Victorian Universities. It is in fact a NSW Institution with a

campus on the Victoria/NSW border at Albury-Wodonga.

There are many providers of vocational education (VET) such as Bendigo TAFE, Box Hill Institute, Gordon,

Holmesglen, Kangan, Melbourne Polytechnic, RMIT, Swinburne and VU.

With so many institutions available it is important that you do some research during senior years at school. This

includes attending Open Days, Career Expos, school holiday programs and so on.

FOCUS ON SOME HEALTH DEGREES

MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY - It is possible to study medicine/surgery at Deakin (Geelong), Monash (Clayton and

Gippsland), and Melbourne universities. Of course, many interstate universities also offer medicine, and it is possible to

study it in New Zealand (eg University of Otago in Dunedin) and have the qualification recognised in Australia. NOTE:

Be aware that medical qualifications from many overseas universities are not recognised in Australia and further study

in Australia is required.

The ONLY university in Victoria offering an undergraduate medical degree is Monash. Acceptance into this course is

based on a combination of ATAR, UMAT result and a multi-mini interview. UMAT is short for the Undergraduate

Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test. This year the test will be held on Wednesday 27 July. Registrations are

open now and close at 5pm (AEST) on Friday 3 June, 2016. See: http://umat.acer.edu.au.

The UMAT is a multiple choice assessment; it is possible to purchase practice tests at this website, and you are strongly

advised to do so as the UMAT is a very demanding test and practice is vital. The only Victorian undergraduate degree

which requires completion of the UMAT is Medicine at Monash. La Trobe University requires it for Dentistry, but only

for non-Year 12 applicants. Some interstate universities require it as part of the application process for medicine,

dentistry and some other medical-related courses so you are wise to check this. It is common for students keen to study

medical courses to apply to interstate universities as well as Victoria. Living in a particular state does not give any

priority to applicants. NOTE: International applicants see International Student Admissions Test (ASAT).

Monash also offers a post-graduate degree in medicine, as do Deakin and Melbourne universities. Monash has very

specific requirements for entry to the post-graduate degree, including that from 2017 the undergraduate degree MUST

be a Monash degree (preferably the B. Biomedical Science, or alternatively the B. Pharmacy or the B. Physiotherapy, or

in a small number of cases the B. Science). Most applicants for the Melbourne degree would complete either the B.

Biomedicine or the B. Science at Melbourne first. Deakin also does not specify the under-graduate degree. NOTE:

Many post-graduate medical degrees require applicants to sit for a test known as the GAMSAT. See: http://

gamsat.acer.edu.au.

http://umat.acer.edu.au

http://gamsat.acer.edu.au

http://gamsat.acer.edu.au


Dentistry is only offered in Victoria as an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University (Bendigo) and as a post-

graduate degree at Melbourne University.

It is important for anyone thinking of studying medicine or dentistry to research and start preparing; the competition for

university places is considerable. Some universities offer information sessions about their courses (Eg ‘At Monash’

Seminars and Focus On Melbourne seminars – details later).

Remember, of course, many students considering medicine or dentistry could be well suited to several other

occupations, not necessarily in the medical field, so explore these as well.

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES AT MONASH – To who is this degree suited? Are you passionate about

health and keen to contribute to addressing real health challenges? This is a ‘parent’ course under which there are four

possible specialisations. Students enrol in the course relevant to their specialisation: B. Emergency Health, B. Human

Services (can lead to Masters in Social Work), B. Public Health Science and B. Radiation Science. Studies commence at

the Caulfield campus where students from all specialisations will apply scientific approaches to the study and

improvement of health, considering physiological, behavioural, developmental, social and environmental aspects of

human health and disease. After the first three semesters, you will develop an in-depth knowledge of the theory and

practice of your specialisation. Prerequisites – 3/4 English and any Maths.

WHAT IS PHYIOTHERAPY? Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by

injury or disease. They work in private practice, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, health department, mental health,

school systems and some with sports clubs. Most young aspiring physiotherapist want to work as sport physiotherapists,

however, you need to understand that many, in fact, work with elderly patients.

Physiotherapy is taught at Monash, La Trobe, Charles Sturt and Melbourne Universities. ACU is introducing the course

at Ballarat campus in 2017. The ATAR required for all courses is very high, and admission to the Monash degree also

requires an interview. The Melbourne degree is post-graduate. A science background and interest is required for

successful completion of the course.

WHAT IS MYOTHERAPY? This is a remedial massage course which assists in rehabilitation, pain and injury

management. The Advanced Diploma takes two to three years to complete. Some students who are interested in

physiotherapy but who are not able to obtain the required ATAR find myotherapy a satisfying alternative. It is offered at

a number of institutions such as Box Hill, Chisholm, Holmesglen, Melbourne Polytechnic, RMIT and Victoria

University.

WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Do you want to engage people to participate in activities to their full

potential? Occupational Therapy involves working with individuals, groups and comm-unities to enhance their ability to

engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do. It is offered at ACU, Charles Sturt, La Trobe,

Deakin (Geelong), and Monash universities.

WHAT IS PROSTHETICS? Learn about artificial limbs (prostheses) for people with amputations and supporting

devices (orthoses) for people with musculoskeletal weaknesses. In Victoria this degree course is taught only at La Trobe

University.

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COMPASS NEWS INFORMATION AND TRAINING SESSION

There will be a Compass information and Training Session on Wednesday 2nd March in the Library between 5:30 and

7:30. This session will provide parents/carers with an opportunity to learn more about the Compass system and have a

chance to log in and have a hands on play with the system. There will be light refreshments and lucky door prizes.

PROGRESS REPORTS Progress Reports for the first half of Term 1 are now accessible on Compass School Manager.

Step One:

Go to www.wedderburn-college.vic.jdlf.com.au or click on the link on the Wedderburn College website.

Log in using your Compass Username and Password. (Please contact us if you have forgotten your log in details)

Step Two: Select “Profile (Attendance, Schedule, Reports) under your child’s name (on the left of the home page).

http://www.wedderburn-college.vic.jdlf.com.au


Step Three:

Select Reports Tab

This will bring you to your child’s Progress Report.

Generally Progress Reports are accessed online through Compass. If you have no/ or poor internet connection at home

please let us know so that we can print and mail them home for you.

GENERAL NEWS POWER HOUR

The Power Hour allows students a quiet and supervised space and time to complete homework and get support. This

year it is on a Thursday straight after school.

HOMEWORK CLUB The College provides support to students by offering teacher assistance at a lunchtime Homework Club. The Club is in

the Library on Tuesdays at lunchtime (2nd half) and Mrs McHugh supervises. Any students who require assistance with

any form of homework should attend.

NEEDED IN THE ART ROOM

If anyone has any of the following items that they no longer need and can donate to the Art room, it would be greatly

appreciated.

- Newspapers

- Ice-cream containers with lids

- Yoghurt containers and lids

- Margarine containers and lids

- Old tiles or crockery (to be used for mosaics), especially black or dark colours

- Old mirrors

Thanks

Mrs Sue Prevos, P-8 Art Coordinator

CHAPLAIN’S CHAT

Last week there was a meeting at the Loddon Shire Office between representatives of the shire and our “Change It Up”

students. This proved to be a very valuable experience as there was much discussion and guidance around the aspects of

our students plan to further enhance the town of Wedderburn in order to attract more visitors to the area.

The plans and ideas the students have were highly commended with the offer of support given to see these ideas come

to fruition. While it is still early days in this project to be able to explain in detail, it will involve street art. The students

found that there is a process of adhering to town and governmental by-laws and further planning processes to be done

before any of the work can take place, but in the long run this town will benefit greatly from the work put in and

generations to come will benefit from the project.

On the aquaponics front we are moving ahead quickly now and will be starting to plumb the system shortly. We have

been treated to some valuable help from the men’s shed who have kindly manufactured some components for us and

modified an IBC shuttle into a couple of grow beds. We greatly appreciate the help the men have given us.

Graham Veal, College Chaplain


CANTEEN NEWS

ROSTER FOR TERM 1 2016

Fri 4th Mar Dede Williams Fri 11th Mar Alex Holt Fri 18th Mar Christine Coombes

If you cannot make your scheduled volunteer date please arrange a swap with another parent and just let the College

know.

Please note - the Angus beef sliders are $4 each.

Jen Dougall, Canteen Manager

RESOURCE SMART This week Miss Trembath's Grade 3/4 class changed over to be the Resource Smart Composting team. Students who

are helping during the week and again next week will be: Amelia Buschmann, Scott Reid and Val Villani.

Students will be emptying food scrap bins in the Primary eating area, staff eating area, student cooking room and the

canteen. Chooks really enjoy receiving food scraps from the canteen which always include salad scraps.

After students have emptied each bin out either into the compost area or to chooks they are washed out making sure

nothing is left behind.

Please remember it is not only the Grade 3/4 students responsibility to be Resource Smart, it is a job that the whole

school should want to be part of making it a better place for everyone.

Trina Vaughan

Resource Smart Coordinator

COMMUNITY NEWS CLOSING DATE FOR COMMENT FOR ‘ABOUT TOWN’ LODDON STREETSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT

Over the course of 2105, Streetscape Masterplans were prepared for Boort, Inglewood, Pyramid Hill and Bridgewater

on Loddon. These designs can be viewed online until March 13th on the project website; www.abouttown.org. The

Masterplans are also on display in each town in the locations below. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated with

all submissions genuinely reviewed and where possible incorporated into the plans.

Pyrmaid Hill- Supermarket and Neighbourhood House

Boort- Rubicon water window and Boort Resource and Information Centre

Inglewood – Inglewood community neighbourhood house and window of former blue eucy cafe

Bridgewater – Bowls club noticeboard

WEDDERBURN COMMUNITY OP SHOP

Wedderburn Community Op Shop is in DESPERATE need of second hand uniforms. If you have any school uniforms

that no longer fit your child or you no longer need them, can you please donate them to the Op Shop? You can drop

them at the shop when we are open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or the last Sunday of the month (Farmers Market).

We also have a drop off bin located right next to the Tyre Centre coming into town from Bendigo direction.

FOR SALE

North Central Schools Cluster Hospitality Black Shirt JB’S Wear size L. Chef pants Hepworths Size S/57cm. Both for

$50.00.

Please call Suzanne on 0408 943 505

LIBRARY NEWS

Bookclub Issue 2 is due on Tuesday 8th March 2016.

Joan Earl, Librarian

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KORONG (WEDDERBURN) HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Are you interested in history? Do you have a few spare hours once

a week, fortnight or month to help out at the local historical socie-

ty?

Korong (Wedderburn) Historical Society is in desperate need of

extra hands to help run the society, catalogue items stored there,

assist with opening hours, assist visitors with finding information

and generally helping with preserving the history of the district.

Next meeting is Monday 7 March 7.30 pm at the society’s rooms

in High Street Wedderburn. Please come and show your support

that this group can continue well into the future.

More information email [email protected]

North Central LLEN has a Facebook Page which is aimed at

students in Years 10, 11 & 12 as well as parents and past stu-

dents.

If you ‘friend’ “North Central LLEN” you will receive up to date

information on apprenticeships, traineeships, university courses,

University and TAFE Open & Experience Days, VTAC infor-

mation, courses available at Neighbourhood/Community and

Resource Centres, study tips, motivational quotes, links to schol-

arships, plus lots more.

It is an easy way for students to communicate

with our MIPs staff also. We encourage you to

‘friend’ us so we can share current information

with you all.

Abby Shay, MIPs Coordinator

mailto:[email protected]

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