Newsletter 20th July.pdf - Staughton College

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Principals report 20 th July, 2012
Uniform
At Staughton we have an expectation that every student arrives ready for school each day in
full school uniform. I would like to congratulate the vast majority of students who do this very
well! Wearing our uniform is important for many reasons including:
� Demonstrating pride in the school
� Improving attendance and positive student behaviour
� Helping students resist peer pressure to buy expensive clothes
� Diminishing economic and social barriers between students
We have recently added a number of optional items to the school uniform, largely from student
suggestions. They are
� A school blazer
� A longer school scarf (the old scarfs are available discounted to $7.50)
� A school beanie
These items will soon be available at our uniform shop which is open Monday’s 8-10am and
Thursday’s 3pm-5pm.
Students who do not meet our uniform expectations, receive a serious of escalating
consequences. From next Monday this will include confiscation of non uniform items such as
scarfs, hoodies and hats. All students in the school have been made aware of this in year level
assemblies this week run by members of our Student Operations Team.
Positive behaviour
At Staughton we have three Rights and Responsibilities:
LEARN
RESPECT
SAFE
Students are regularly taught our expectations of positive behaviour in these three areas and
most students meet our expectations most of the time. When a student is not meeting
expectations teachers will have a calm conversation to agree with the student as to how they
can meet our expectations of positive behaviour. It is important that we make the most of these
conversations in the first few weeks of semester 2.
Student Voice Magazine
I would like to thank our Student Leadership Team for organising the student run “Student
Voice’ Magazine. The first edition was released this week and is an interesting and worthwhile
read. Students have worked hard to put together a professional publication. Hard copies are
available in the school library and on the student activities notice board. You can sign up for a
copy to be delivered to your email address on the school website. Well done to all staff and
students involved!
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Staughton College
Athletics Carnival
Friday 3 rd August, 2012
The annual Staughton College Athletics Carnival was originally scheduled to be held on the 25 th of May. Due to the untimely blast of
wintery weather the carnival had to be cancelled. The track was inspected at 8am and was deemed unsafe for use.
The revised date for the carnival is now FRIDAY 3 RD AUGUST. This will tie in with the year 7 ‘Thinkfest’ day. Students in year 8 – 11, as
well as some year 12 students will be participating. Year 7 students will be running athletics events through their normal PE classes.
A reminder that students are required at school before 9am, to allow for the buses to be boarded and leave on time. Students will have
to return to school via the bus and will not be dismissed from the venue. Be sure to wear your house colours, school uniform or sports
uniform.
Mr. Nathan Mills
Sports Co-ordinator
WHAT: Staughton Athletics Carnival
WHEN: Friday 3 rd August
WHERE: Coburg Athletics Track
TRANSPORT: Bus
School Wide Positive Behaviour Support
This year Staughton College has been operating a whole school recognition system which rewards students who demonstrate the
schools rights and responsibilities. During terms 1 and 2 there was a different behaviour focus each week. This term students who
demonstrate the agreed behaviours from the school behaviour matrix will be rewarded with an entry into the regular school draw.
In accordance with the guidelines set by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) all students at
Staughton College are expected to wear the correct school uniform whilst at the College, travelling to and from the College and
when attending College functions.
Students who wear non-school approved hats, scarves, jumpers or jackets will have them confiscated by staff members. All
confiscated non-school items may be collected from the general office at the conclusion of the school day. Please ensure all
uniform items are clearly named.
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Parents: Please be advised that beginning 16 July (first day of Semester Two), due to requests from students and
teachers for a longer Recess, we are slightly modifying our bell times. Thank you for communicating to your child(ren)
that you are aware of this modification of our Bell Times.
Staughton College
BELL TIMES for students
� Students should be at school by 8.45am to allow time to get to rooms and lockers before Period 1 classes. A
Warning bell rings five minutes before Period 1 and five minutes before the end of recess and lunch.
� Recess & Lunch: When the music begins, ball games end. Students should begin movement toward fountains,
toilets & classrooms when the music starts.
� Students should be in their seats and prepared to learn before the bell rings. Teachers will begin teaching
when the bell rings.
� Lateness to class is viewed seriously at Staughton College. Punctuality is a cornerstone of professionalism and
your future success.
We expect students to enter school grounds when they arrive.
Period 1 9.00 - 9.50 am
Period 2 9.50 - 10.40 am
RECESS 10.40 - 11.05 am
Period 3 11.05 - 11.55 am
Period 4 11.55 - 12.45 pm
LUNCH 12.45 - 1.30 pm
Period 5 1.30 - 2.20 pm
Period 6 2.20 - 3.10 pm
Homework Club A6
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3.20 - 4.00pm
STAUGHTON COLLEGE DEBUTANTE BALLS 2013
Two dates have been reserved for 2013 with confirmation deposit required by the venue early August
2012. An $80.00 non refundable deposit will be required from girls interested in participating in 2013
by 30 th July 2012. The number of girls interested will determine how many Deb Balls will be held in
2013. There will 20 places in each Deb. Please look at the dates below carefully, to ensure you don’t
miss out!
Deposit Payment night/Information meeting: Monday 30 th July 2012 at 5.30pm.
Please bring $80 deposit and expression of interest form on this night
Payment Nights: Monday 27 th August 5.30pm to 6.15pm
Monday 15 th October 5.30pm to 6.15pm
Thursday 1 st November 5.30pm to 6.15pm (Final Meeting)

Year 12 Unit 3 Physics, Biology and Chemistry Revision Talks
In the lead up to Midyear exams we were able to participate in several Year 12 Unit 3 revision talks. These talks were
delivered by past VCE students who had achieved a study score of 50 in the subject.
Eddie, who presented the Chemistry and Biology talk is currently in his second year of a Medicine Degree at Monash
University. His gave us a full set of notes each to take home, with clear explanations and time to ask questions. Eddie
also gave us advice on exam techniques, preparation tips, hints for getting into the ‘exam zone’ and useful websites
and videos to assist us with topics we needed help with.
Madeline, who presented the Physics talk, was leaving for America the next day to visit Yale on a study tour.
The talks went for approximately 4 hours after school and were available to all year 12 Physics, Chemistry and
Biology students. Staughton College subsidised the talks, which made them affordable, and because the talks were
held here at school students who participated did not have to travel, miss classes or valuable weekend study time.
We would recommend the revision talks to other students and hope that we can take part in them again for Unit 4
Chemistry, Biology and Physics revision, next semester.
Thank you to Ms Stuchbery and our teachers for making these talks available and for encouraging us to attend.
Staughton college careers
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Krystal Bridgeman & Natasha Vella
Year 12 Chemistry and Physics
At the end of Term 2 students in years 7-10 looked at jobs, careers and possible options for their futures. The year
7-9 students spent time on how they see themselves, how others see them and what types of jobs and interests
different types of people have. They were able to start putting together some ideas for future goals and subject
choices. Their teachers explained the pathways available and answered questions about subjects.
Year 10 students had a range of activities organised in order for them to gain a greater understanding of career
opportunities/ pathways and courses available and to help them make subject choices for Year 11. They worked on
Career Plans where they outlined the type of job they would like and what they may need to do to get that job. With
assistance from careers counsellor and teachers, year 10 students used the Victorian Job and Careers guide to help
them identify the subjects they need as prerequisites for jobs, training or university courses, which will also help them
choose their subjects for Year 11. Year 10 students also had time to work on their future profiles online and visited
Deakin University, Geelong, where they explored, visited different faculties and met lecturers and current students.
Our course counselling presentation evening will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday July 24 th for all current year 8,9 and 10
students and parents. Please speak with your child about subject choices and encourage them to start thinking
about the subjects they will choose for next year.
If you have any questions, please contact the school careers advisor Mrs Lauren Woodward.

Year 11 Netbook Rollout
The Year 11 Netbook Rollout will begin on Monday the 23 rd of July. The Netbooks will be rolled out to all students who
have met all requirements to receive their Netbook. For students with outstanding forms, the sooner they are returned
to the allocated staff member the` sooner Netbooks will be rolled out.
Outstanding Netbook forms should be returned to the following:
11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 VCAL 12.6
Mr Russell Ms McClory Ms Bentley Ms Hemiak Mr Russell Mr Hawkins Mr Russell
Ben Russell
Team Leader
Performance and Development Team
Homework Summary
Homework and assignments from Saturday 14 July
Subject Task Given Due
7.7
Maths - L.Bentley mathletics practice all topics over holidays 26 Jun Mon 16 Jul
Maths - L.Bentley mathletics practice 17 Jul Wed 18 Jul
Science - L.Bentley find a story about science in the news 26 Jun Mon 16 Jul
over the holidays and bring it in to talk
about first week back next term
Science - L.Bentley who was Isaac Newton and why was he 17 Jul Wed 18 Jul
important?
8.2
English - A.James Complete assessment essay on 'Holes' 25 Jun Mon 16 Jul
English - A.James Complete overdue essay on 'Holes' 25 Jun Mon 16 Jul
8.3
English - S.Hatton Complete comprehension questions for 16 Jul Sat 21 Jul
chapters 1-3 of "Tomorrow When the
War Began"
English - S.Hatton Australia At War collage and 150 word 16 Jul Thu 2 Aug
explanation. Due Week 3, Term 2.
Thursday 2nd August.
8.6
English - A.James Complete assessment essay on 'Holes' 25 Jun Mon 16 Jul
English - A.James Complete overdue essay on 'Holes' 25 Jun Mon 16 Jul
8.8
Science - L.Bentley over the holidays find a news article 26 Jun Tue 17 Jul
about science to bring in first week back
Science - L.Bentley what is the percentage of oxygen and 17 Jul Tue 24 Jul
nitrogen in air?
9.4
Humanities - S.McLachlan Complete SIM CITY assignment 14 Jun Thu 19 Jul
9.6
Humanities - S.McLachlan Complete SIM CITY assignment 13 Jun Wed 18 Jul
9.7
Humanities - S.McLachlan Complete SIM CITY assignment 13 Jun Mon 16 Jul
Year 11
Business - A.James Oustanding work from outcome two and 28 May Mon 16 Jul
three of unit one needs to be completed
asap.
Business - A.James Compete your Business Plan and work for 28 Jun Mon 16 Jul
outcome three.
Maths - General - C.Mann Complete holiday homework from the 25 Jun Mon 16 Jul
planner in preparation for the SAC in the
first week of term 3.
Maths - General - C.Mann Complete holiday homework from the 25 Jun Mon 16 Jul
planner in preparation for the SAC in the
first week of term 3.
Year 12
Chemistry - L.Bentley summaries, must do questions, 28 Jun Mon 16 Jul
worksheet 27
Chemistry - L.Bentley flowchart for next week prac, complete 17 Jul Wed 18 Jul
summaries
English - S.Hatton Complete questions on "Growing Up Asian 16 Jul Fri 3 Aug
In Australia". Read "Things We Didn’t
See Coming"
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SEASONS – A GRIEF AND LOSS PROGRAM
In Term 3 Staughton College will be offering a program for students who have experienced the
loss of a significant person in their lives. This loss may have occurred because of family
separation or death. The loss may be recent or it may have occurred a few years ago.
Julie Halantas and Bernadette Barclay (Student Counsellors) will run the program. The group will
consist of 8-10 students who will meet together on Tuesdays for approximately 8 weeks. Sessions
will be rotated throughout the term in an effort to prevent absence from the same class. It should
be noted that students will need to catch up with any class work they miss. This program is a peer
support program. It is not a counselling program.
Students will be provided with the opportunity to share their story in a caring, trusting environment
via drawing, music, talking etc.
The Seasons Program hopes to assist your child in expressing their feelings, to learn to live with
the loss/change that has occurred and to move on with a stronger sense of health and well being.
If you would like your child to participate in this program I encourage you to discuss this with them
and complete the reply slip. Please return slips to the school via the office by Friday June 22 nd .
Places are limited so please ensure you return your reply slip ASAP. .
Any queries or for more information please contact Julie or Bernadette on
(9747-6805 or 9747-4622).
Seasons Program Reply Slip
I give permission for my child ____________________ (name of child) to attend the Seasons
Program at Staughton College.
Nature of Loss (eg. separation, death of grandparent, sibling, parent, cousin etc.)
Please specify
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Student’s Signature _______________________
Parent’s Signature ________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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The Coles Sports for Schools program is back!
Staughton College is excited to announce their participation in this year’s program, collecting vouchers for much
needed sports equipment.
Vouchers are available in all Coles stores from June 13 to August 14 and we ask that you get involved to help collect
vouchers for our school.
Collecting vouchers is easy! By simply shopping at Coles, Coles Online, BI-LO or Pick ‘n’ Pay stores, every $10 spent
will earn 1 voucher.
Our target is to collect as many vouchers as possible, to provide our school with brand new sporting equipment.
We are appealing to parents and guardians to collect as many vouchers as you can. By donating and encouraging
friends and family to do the same, you are helping to provide a healthy and active education for our children.
Please visit sportsforschools.com.au for more information about the program and you can also browse the sporting
gear available to see what equipment we are aiming for.
A collection box will be located in the front office foyer, so please feel free to drop the vouchers in the box.
Woolworths Earn and Learn
Staughton College is taking part in the Woolworths Earn and Learn Campaign for 2012.
With over 7,000 educational resources to choose from, there are plenty of valuable resources up for grabs.
Staughton College can choose across every category - from Mathematics & English resources to science equipment
and arts & crafts materials.
At the school we will be collecting stickers, which you can get at the checkout of your local Woolworths supermarket
(self-service too) until July 22nd to place on your child’s sticker card. There’ll be one sticker for every $10 spent,
excluding purchases of liquor, smoking/tobacco products and gift cards.
Once completed, simply drop the sticker card into a collection box at Staughton College front office. It is hoped with
the support of the community, we can achieve to collect as many stickers as possible to gain access to some fantastic
new resources for our school.
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Week 1
16 th July
20 th July
Week 2
23 rd July
27 th July
Week 3
30 th July
3 rd August
Week 4
6 th August
10 th August
2012 Uniform Shop Hours
Normal Hours
Mondays: 8:00am – 10:00am
Thursdays: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
WHAT’S ON AND WHERE!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Course Counselling Parent
Info Night 7pm-7.45pm
(Multi)
Yr 9 Course Counselling
session 6 (Multi)
Mt.Buller Ski Trip Mt.Buller Ski Trip
2014 France info night
6.30pm
Lan Schools Session 6
SEAS Workshop 12.30 –
1.30pm
Yr 12 Biology excursion
To view an electronic copy of the newsletter please visit the College’s Website.
www.staughtoncollege.vic.edu.au
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Snr Boys Soccer Final
Thornbury
Mid Years Concert for
Instrumental Students
3.30pm (Multi)
Yr 12 I.T Excursion
Yr 12 Theatre – ATAR
Excursion
Yr 9 Hero’s Day Excursion
Tabcorp
Australian Maths
Competition Yr 7, 8 & 9
Seal Maths
VCE Theatre Studies –
Hairspray the Musical
BPay facilities are now available for parents to make
payment to the school. Your BPay number is on
your family statement.
Should you make a payment with BPay can you
please email the school to advise what the payment
is for at staughton.co@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mt.Buller Ski Trip
VU WRITING
ENHANCEMENT –
VU ST.ALBANS
Thinkfest
Athletics Day
(Coburg)
Yr 12 P.E – Genesis
Final Day

Tuesday, 12.50pm in C8
Great to see some new faces attending over the last few weeks at lunchtime.
Wishing you all a restful & safe break & remember if you are bored……grab the
Scrabble board!!!
Susie’s ‘Scrabble Club’ will be running again
Tuesday, 24th July 2012.
Come along for a chat and some fun!
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WEEKLY SPECIALS
Monday
BEEF BURGERS $4.00
WEDGES WITH SALSA
& SOUR CREAM $3.00
Tuesday
HONEY SOY CHICKEN
WITH RICE $4.50
CARBONARA $3.00
Wednesday
LASAGNE $4.50
FRIED RICE $3.00
Thursday
ROAST LAMB ROLL $4.00
PIZZA $3.00
Friday
FISH & WEDGES $4.50
NACHO’S $3.00

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