Newsletter Mount Eliza Secondary College

Newsletter
Mount Eliza Secondary College
Canadian Bay Road Mount Eliza 3930 Tel: 9787 6288 Fax: 9787 9888
Email: info@mesc.vic.edu.au Internet www.mesc.vic.edu.au
Website http://www.mesc.vic.edu.au/Information/Newsletters/
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Editors: Janice Tallarida & Heather Hiam 1 November 2012 Volume 8/2012
This Newsletter is available in colour electronically on the College website and on the College intranet.
Dear Parents, Students, Teachers and Members of the Wider School Community,
The start of Term 4 has been very busy! Having completed their final revision classes and
undertaken practice exams in the first week of the term holidays, the 2012 Year 12 cohort was
farewelled by the rest of the school at an assembly on Thursday 25 th October. The following night
parents and friends joined with the students and their teachers at the Valedictory Dinner, this year
held at the Kingston City Hall. Dressed up for the occasion in their formal attire, our students looked
the confident, happy young men and women that they are, as they were presented one by one to
receive their graduation portfolios. I felt very privileged to be able to shake hands and wish them
well for the future. Likewise, I am sure that their families would have felt very proud of their son/daughter/brother/
sister on this occasion.
Brittany Roberts Australian Defence Force Award– Leadership & Community Service
Xavier Campbell Outstanding Participation & Effort
Marnie Bell Outstanding Participation & Effort
Timothy Drummond Outstanding Student All Rounder
Morrison Bent Proteads Award
Mark Jenkins Outstanding Academic Excellence Award
Megan Swannell Outstanding Academic Excellence Award
Hollie Rosenberg Coordinators Award
Wesley Hart Coordinators Award
Hayden Whitelaw VCAL Excellence Award
Madeleine Francis VCAL Dux
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
With the start of the 2012 VCE exam period, I know that I speak on behalf of all of the teachers who have worked with this
group during their six years at the college in encouraging them to give their all for the exams. I hope that our students
remember that the final results, when they are published, are not the measure that we will use to judge their worth as people.
As I said to the Year 12s at their farewell assembly, although it often seems that the primary function of secondary school is
to provide students with skills and knowledge in the various academic disciplines, it is just as important that they leave
Mount Eliza Secondary College with a deeper understanding of themselves, with a knowledge of their own strengths and
weaknesses and a perception of themselves as life-long learners. Being able to demonstrate resilience when they encounter a
setback, courage in the face of adversity, and being able to provide support to others when they are in need, are all
behaviours that we hope our students have developed in their time with us here at Mount Eliza Secondary College.
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Annual Art Exhibition
The school’s Annual Art Exhibition opened on Friday 19 th October, to great acclaim. As usual, the student work on
display was of a very high quality and the students themselves are to be congratulated on their creativity as well as their
achievements in producing such a diverse array of work. Of course the support and inspiration that our teachers have
provided underpins this wonderful work. Many thanks are due to the teachers who have put in many hours, both in class
and after school, to ensure that their students were provided with every opportunity to produce the best work of which
they are capable. Thank you to our sponsors Cavalier Art, Mt Eliza Deli, David Morris MP and Rotary for their support.
Jumpstart Program
We will be introducing a Jumpstart Program for the first time this year. This will mean that starting on the 26 th
November all students will move up to their next year level and commence the work for that year level in their new class.
Both attendance and work undertaken during this period will be assessed and reported on in the 2013 Semester One
reports. Traditionally, valuable learning time was lost in the last weeks of the school year and the introduction of this
program will provide a great opportunity for our students to demonstrate a commitment to their own learning by making a
strong start in their new year levels.
Janice Tallarida, Acting Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians
You will have been aware that our principal, Geoff Petrie, has been absent from school due to ill-health for a number
of weeks. Geoff has now decided to resign his position as principal of Mount Eliza Secondary College and the
DEECD has appointed Angela Pollard as the school’s new principal. Angela will commence in the position on the
2 nd November.
An experienced principal, Angela Pollard comes to Mount Eliza from McClelland College with an outstanding
record of achievement throughout her educational career. Having worked in primary schools for many years before
moving into the secondary school sector, she has a depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise in the education
sphere that is second to none. We are indeed fortunate to be welcoming Angela as our new principal.
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HANDS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Year 12 VCAL students at the College have focused on
the theme of sustainability this year, with the
emphasis on the need to reduce, reuse and recycle. It
is fitting that after a year of studying sustainability in
the environment that they have been named as State
finalists in the Active Schools section of the Resource
Smart Victoria Awards.
Amongst the programmes that they have instituted is
the monthly Home Harvest Event on the last Friday of
the month at the College. They provide a welcoming
venue for anyone in the community to swap excess
produce and homemade preserves that they might
have for other foods and supplies that others might
have.
Under the Earthwatch-TeachWild Programme the
students have been trained by the CSIRO in beach
monitoring for marine debris and now record readings
of debris washed up on Canadian Bay Beach, as part of
a worldwide study. Their Teacher, Susan Bollard attended a 7 day training course during the holidays at North Stradbroke
Island hosted by the University of Queensland and the CSIRO to further develop her professional skills in this area.
The students have been teaching their unit “Plastic Not Fantastic as Marine Debris” under the Australia Post Kids Teaching
Kids sponsorship and most recently delivered this to all grade 5 and 6 students at Kunyung Primary School and to all of the
Year 7 students in the College. This brings the total number of students taught by the year 12’s to well over 350.
The VCAL students have gained a lot of recognition this year for their initiatives, including being named of Australian
Secondary School of the Year for their environmental work by Canon Australia with a prize of $5,000 of photographic
equipment. They were also State Finalists in the Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns Awards in two sections. Although we
didn’t win, our students were thrilled with reaching the finals in such a prestigious event. Representatives attended the
State dinner on behalf of the College.
The College has been successful in gaining funding for VCAL students in 2013 to undertake the Resource Smart Victoria
Biodiversity Module, thanks to Sustainability Victoria. The Gould League are helping CERES deliver ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic
in the Southern Metro Region and this will mean that we are on our way to achieving our first star for the College in this
programme.
The Year 12 VCAL class of 2013 have already started work on one of the projects for next year, the development and
rehabilitation of the remnant bush at the rear of the college adjoining Mount Eliza Way. Year 11 students, Liam Rafeld and
Thomas Hartley attended a Professional Development activity at the Gould League recently to undertake training as part of
the “Students Futurescaping Schools Programme”. The College was fortunate to gain acceptance into this programme,
funded by DEECD, which provides support from experienced Gould League Staff over a twelve month period to develop or
enhance a wild scape habitat.
Students will use inquiry-based strategies for planning, building and maintaining their garden, and work to engage the
whole school community in supporting and celebrating their success. The program also supports the whole school
community in environmental management planning, integrating sustainability into the curriculum and linking to
government initiatives to ensure that the garden can be maintained long after program completion.
As the current Year 12 Team VCAL graduate this week they will take with them a strong understanding of the value of
teamwork and the role that they can play in improving their environment.
KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL- TIDY TOWNS DINNER
Susan Bollard, Danielle Crapper, Chelsea Price Dan Walls.
Toby Bae , Susan Bollard, Bronte Seager, Haden Whitelaw, Zoe Evans,
Sam Christie Samantha Clarke
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The VCE Arts Exhibition
The VCE Arts Exhibition for 2012 was once again attended by a large number of parents, students and the local community. Our
guest speaker for the evening was renowned Melbourne sculptor Frederick White who has been involved in our Artist in
Residence Program. The winner of the Ron Barron Acquisitive Award for 2012 was Stephanie Hosking who produced a grey
lead pencil and marbled ink illustration. The quality of all work produced by our students in Art, Studio Art, Visual
Communication & Design, Media, Food and Technology Wood shows that Mount Eliza Secondary College has a wide range of
talented young adults who have presented a variety of work using assorted techniques, mediums and skills. Thank you to our
sponsors Cavalier Art, Mt Eliza Deli, David Morris MP and Rotary for their support.
Ron Barron Acquisitive Award 2012
Stephanie Hosking
Mr Moncrieff Memorial Design Award Technology
Jack Heriot-Mulholland
Ron Barron Acquisitive Award 2012 $500.00 -
Stephanie Hosking
Subject Awards - $100.00 each – two Studio Arts Awards
Studio Arts Award - Madison Clifford & Hannah Coates
Media Award - Madison Cranwell
VCD Award - Kate Hornblow
Food Technology Award - Mollie Coward
Kate Hornblow VCD Award
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Hannah Coates
Studio Arts Award
Rotary Awards @ $25.00 each
This is an endeavour award
Mollie McIntyre - Studio Arts
Georgia East - Studio Arts
Faheem Naqshbandi - Art
Abby Nation - Media
Jessica Tyler – Visual Communication
Christina Beres – Food Technology
Madison Clifford
Student Arts Award

school District Athletics
On Thursday 6 th of September the school District Athletics was held at Ballam Park. The whole Southern Peninsula
District competed against each other. The weather was a little cold and windy at the start but ended a sunny day giving
us warmth on our backs and a smile on our faces. Every student that competed on the day represented our school
brilliantly with outstanding results. All of our U18/20 year boys won their events resulting in us winning the aggregate
award, well done; Lachlan Freestone, Matthias Schwellinger, Hayden Whitelaw, Samuel Forster, Timothy Drummond
and Chris Sanderson.
26 students made it through to the next Southern Metropolitan region competition. This was held at Knox Athletics
Track. The day was cold and rainy but every student still performed fantastically. Our First place winners were
Lachlan freestone- 1 st U18/20 boys Shot-put, Discus and Javelin, Marnie Bell- 1 st U18/20 Girls Long Jump. They
represented our school in the state finals at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park. Well done to you Lachlan for coming 1 st
in Javelin, 2 nd in Shot-put and Discus.
Our second place winners were Cahal Freestone- 2 nd U15 Discus, Marnie Bell- 2 nd U18/20 Triple jump, Philip Boyle-
U17 boys Discus, and Claire Cooper- U14 Girls 400m.
Our third place winners were Hayden whitelaw-3 rd U18/20 800m and Claire Cooper- 3 rdU14 girls 800m, and the
U18/20 boys relay team (Timothy Drummond, Chris Sanderson, Matthias Schwellinger and Hayden Whitelaw.
Lachlan Freestone broke 3 new records in shot-put at the District athletics and another in SMR- Southern
Metropolitan region again in shot-put and finally one at state. Outstanding efforts Lachlan well done.
Congratulations to all who put their hard efforts into athletics this year, a BIG THANKYOU to all the staff who helped to
make the day possible; Casey Howell (Head of sport), Jason Darlington, Mike Symons and Laura Collard for their
amazing efforts and support.
Our first place winners in district were:
Timothy Drummond-1 st U18/20 boys Triple
Jump/400m/High Jump and Relay
Kayla White- 1 st U15 Girls 90m Hurdles
Natalie Bouwmeester- 1 st U17 Girls 100m
Hurdles
Cahal Freestone- 1 st U15 Boys Javelin/Discus
Lachlan Freestone- 1 st U18/20 boys Discus/
Shot-put and Javelin
Phillip Boyle- 1 st U17 Boys long Jump/Discus
and relay
Matthias Schwellinger- 1 st U18/20 boys 110m
Hurdles and relay
Tanzin Ramsay- 1 st U17 Girls Javelin
Marnie Bell- 1 st U18/20 Long Jump/Triple
Jump
Conor Zyskowski- 1 st U17 boys 100m and relay
Hayden Whitelaw-1 st U18/20 100m/Long
Jump/Relay
Claire Cooper- 1 st U14 Girls 800m and 400m
Emily Langenhoff-1 st U17 Girls Long Jump
Nelson Felsinger-1 st U17 boys 800m, relay and
200m
Sharnee Warren-1 st U18/20 800m and 400m
Samuel Forster-1 st U18/20 800m and 1500m
Louise Bellsmith-1 st U15 Girls Javelin
James Carrick-1 st U17 boys Shot-Put
Bronte McCoy-1 st U16 Girls High Jump
Alannah Lewis-1 st U15 Triple Jump and 400m
Lachlan Hewitt-1 st U14 Boys Long Jump
Matthew Sestanovich-1 st U17 boys relay
Chris Sanderson-1 st U18/20 boys relay
Bianca McIntyre (Sports Trainee)
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YEAR 7 DANCE INCURSION: SCHUHPLATTLER
The Schuhplattler is a lively Alpine folk dance with its origin before 3000 bc. Its inventors were farmers, hunters , woodsmen
or maybe even children from Bavaria and Austria. Leaps, stomps and slaps are part of it. Rowan and Stefanie are touring
Australia at the moment and have done a fantastic job teaching the Schuhplattler and other spins and Polkas to all our year 7
students. They challenged the students to a competition of fitness and also packed many words of wisdom into the exciting
show.
All students were keen to learn the steps and try out entertaining and energetic moves.
Even some senior students joined in. A special thank you to Julia Gabrielson for filming the show!
Irene Treadwell
ALPINE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP 2013 – OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT YEAR 8 STUDENTS
It is with great enthusiasm that we can offer at Mount Eliza
Secondary College the opportunity for our students to attend
the Alpine School for Student Leadership in 2013.
Opened in April 2000 as an innovative specialist setting for
leadership education, The Alpine School is unique within the
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
(DEECD). Situated at 1600 metres above sea level near Dinner
Plain Village in the Victorian Alps, the school provides an
intensive, high quality leadership and enterprise program for
small teams of Year 9 students selected from Victorian
government schools.
Students who will attend the Alpine School, will do so for a nine
week period in Term 4 of 2013 (Snowy River Campus). The
students live on campus developing their leadership skills.
There is a great deal of independence offered to the students. The students are responsible for helping maintain the
school, organizing rosters, for doing various jobs around the school and generally controlling the nature of their home
and place of learning.
Only six students (three boys and three girls) will be selected. There is a cost to parents of approximately $1050 dollars
some of which can be subsidised through fund raising through Mount Eliza Secondary College.
The School for Student Leadership programs are supported with WANNIK. Consequently, we actively support your inclusion
of Koorie Students. We have an Inclusion Policy that reduces some impediments for Koorie Students. Koorie students will
not attract the $1050 contribution. Mount Eliza Secondary College will run a selection process.
For further information please visit the website:
http://www.alpineschool.vic.edu.au/ or contact Elena McLuskie on 9787 6288.
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Year 9 Community Minded-Ware
Term 4 at Mt Eliza Secondary College is the Community Service
term where Year 9 students go out into the community and offer
their assistance and time to various community organisations.
However, this year, Mindware students have had a real focus on
being Community minded and have assisted and been part of
many organisations where they have offered their skills, time and
a willingness to help others.
The Mount Eliza Neighbourhood Centre has played an important
role in inducting our students into the world of charity and
community under the wonderful guidance of manager, Marilyn
Pelman. Marilyn has been overwhelmingly helpful and
supportive, in showing our students the need for community
based activities and charity, throughout the entire year.
All Year 9 students visited the Neighbourhood Centre earlier in
the year where they were shown the activities provided by the
Centre and told about the need to be community-minded.
Students used their Individual Project work to organise and
present an Italian Meal for a disadvantaged group as well as a
“Kid’s Cafe ” for a playgroup at the centre.
4 students assisted the elderly during Senior’s Week, with
computer and ipad usage and throughout Term 4, half a dozen
students, over 6 weeks, will assist more people at the Centre in
bingo, bowling and computers. Marilyn and the Neighbourhood
Centre have been an integral part of Mindware this year and a
part of our students’ lives and interests. It has been a remarkable
relationship and very much appreciated by the Mindware Office.
The students have leapt at every invitation offered by Marilyn
and this has been great to see.
Another amazing relationship and extraordinary experience the
Mindware team has been involved with is the Mt Eliza CFA. With the eagerness and willingness to be part of the
Mindware Program, Karen Wands from the CFA, has designed programs that our students have enthusiastically
participated in throughout this year. Over 50 students have participated in “mini” CFA programs, highlighting to the
students the work of the CFA and the need to foster community awareness and volunteering. Once again, our students
have found such programs interesting and incredibly worthwhile.
We have also had over 50 students participate in the Iconnect Program, organised by Youth Worker, Sarah De Neef
through the Mornington Shire Council. Here 3 separate groups of students have worked, as a team, on a community
based program, under Sarah’s guidance, as well as, many other community members.
Mindware students have raised money for Cambodia through a Community Skate Competition, held a sausage sizzle at
Mount Eliza Safeways for the Children’s Hospital, worked on Sports Programs at Moorooduc, Mt Eliza and Mt Eliza
North Primary schools, as well as conducting the Youth Forum for the Shire at all Peninsula high schools. Our students
are giving their time and their skills at all the Salvation Army stores in Mt Eliza and Mornington, at the Moonlit
Sanctuary and School Camps at the Briars and Manyung.
Our Year 9 students have been out there all year (and are still at it) working in the community, helping the community
and displaying such incredible maturity, selflessness and thoughtfulness. They should be thanked and congratulated
for their wonderful contributions. The Mindware students of 2012 have been nothing but outstanding in their
willingness to embrace the idea of charity and community-mindedness and the Mindware Office (and the school) is
very, very proud of them.
Congratulations Year 9 for all your amazing assistance to the Community and all delivered with a smile.
Paula Harris, Mindware Coordinator & Lynette Sherman , Mindware Assistant
“Our School Raffle 2012”
We would like to thank all parents, students, staff and
community members who supported our major fundraising
activity for this year. Our participation in the Scouts Australia
“Our School Raffle 2012” was a great success with Mount Eliza
Secondary College being named the one of the highest ticket
selling schools – 5 th out of 255 schools!
Mount Eliza Secondary College raised $3200 towards building
projects that include the final fit-out of the VET Music Centre
and modernisation of existing classrooms. Congratulations to
our highest ticket book sellers Grace Schultz 7D who received
an iPad and Sarah Rogers 8A who received an iPod Dock.
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Mrs Davies
Our Teacher Interviews
What was your dream job when you were younger? I wanted to be a Physiotherapist.
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I like working with kids and I like to be outside. I thought it would be challenging.
What kind of student were you at school? I was a “Goodie Goodie Two Shoes” and I never had a
detention or got told off. I was very well behaved.
How long have you been teaching for? I have been teaching for seven years and Mount Eliza Secondary
College is the only school that I have worked at.
What has been one of your memorable moments at this school? My relationships with kids, I see
them and talk to them outside of school and also enjoy seeing my year twelve students achieve good results.
If you had three wishes what would they be? My first wish would be for my mum and dad to live closer (They live near
Mildura), my second wish would be that I could eat anything that I wanted (Gluten intolerant), and lastly no poverty.
Mr Piper
What was your dream job when you were younger? I wanted to be a Fireman or drive a garbage
truck.
Why did you decide to be a teacher? I wanted to work outside (Sport) and not be stuck inside an office.
What kind of student were you at school? In the early days I was terrible, I was very unfocused up
until year ten.
How long have you been teaching for? I have been teaching for over thirty years. Three years at John
Paul College then Brauer College and lastly Mount Eliza Secondary College.
What has been one of your memorable moments at this school? When I was sports coordinator for
Mount Eliza Secondary College, when the senior boy’s football team beat Melbourne College in the Grand Final (they went
on to win the State Grand Final) and also a helicopter landed on the school oval.
If you had three wishes what would they be? My first wish would be for my children to grow up to be happy, healthy
and just have fulfilling lives, my second wish would be to have no Poverty, and thirdly live long enough to be a grand pa/
see my grandchildren.
Mrs McLuskie
What was your dream job when you were younger? I wanted to be a Geologist.
Why did you decide to be a teacher? I enjoy working with kids.
What kind of student were you at school? I was diligent and conscientious.
How long have you been teaching for? I have been teaching for thirteen years and this is my fifth
school.
What has been one of your memorable moments at this school? Working with the Police Corps
program (year eights), and when the students marched on ANCZA Day.
If you had three wishes what would they be? One would be to go for a year to Tahiti, second would be
to have a big house with a swimming pool, and thirdly to go to the moon as a tourist.
Mrs McMullen
What was your dream job when you were younger? I wanted to be a librarian.
Why did you decide to be an office staff member? I worked in real-estate for two years and got bored.
I didn’t look for a job here but someone mentioned that there was a job at Mount Eliza Secondary
College.
What kind of student were you at school? I was quite a good student, I did very well but I think I could
have done better, I was conscientious.
How long have you been working at the school for? I have been working for sixteen years at Mount
Eliza Secondary College.
What has been one of your memorable moments at this school? When the school had a bomb scare (Happened more
than once), I answered the phone.
If you had three wishes what would they be? First wish would be to win tatslotto, second would be for peace all over
the world and lastly for Mt Eliza Secondary College to have the most successful students ever in the whole of Victoria.
Interviewers/By: Louis Cooke, Kyle Small and Jack Ahern
Mrs Holderness
What made you become a teacher? Because I love art and it was a way of earning a living through it
Have you had any other job? Many other part time jobs at a winery, in retail, at factories and in the
surfing industry.
Have you ever travelled overseas? Yes, many times.
Do you have any pets? Not at the moment but I have always had dogs.
Do you have any children? 3 sons.
Do speak any other language? No.
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Education Maintenance Allowance - information for parents currently receiving EMA
Changes to the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for 2013:
The EMA continues to help families on lower incomes with financial assistance to cover the
cost of educational expenses including textbooks, stationery, uniforms and excursions for
their child up until the age of 16.
From 2013, the Victorian Government is restructuring the EMA to better target financial
support to families on lower incomes. Payments made direct to parents will be increased
for eligible recipients at all year levels up to age 16, with an additional increase for parents
with students in Years Prep and 7 in recognition of the additional costs at these transition points.
In 2013 the annual EMA payment for families with children in primary school (years 1-6) will receive a payment of $150. Families with
children in secondary school (Year 8 up until the age of 16) will receive an annual payment of $250.
The School Start Bonus which was previously received by EMA families has been discontinued as a separate payment from 2013.
However, additional funding has been incorporated into the EMA meaning that parents of children in Prep and Year 7 will recei ve
boosted EMA payments of $200 and $300 respectively in those years.
From 2013, the EMA will no longer be paid 50/50 between the parent and the school. The 50% school portion of the EMA will no
longer be paid to schools on behalf of parents. However, $62 million over four years will be redirected to the State’s most n eedy
schools to assist families on lower incomes. These funds will form part of the school Student Resource Packages to be allocat ed at the
local level.
New EMA payment option
From 2013, on the EMA application form you can choose to have your EMA payment;
� Paid by direct deposit (Electronic Funds Transfer) into your nominated bank account or
� Paid by cheque which will be posted to the school for collection or
� Paid to the school to be held as credit which you can use towards education expenses
The introduction of the new payment option to have the EMA payment directed to the school provides parents with
extra flexibility to assist with budgeting towards education expenses.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the EMA in 2013, you must:
� be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and
� be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State
Concessions Act 2004* or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a temporary foster parent.
� * i.e – the parent/guardian must be the holder of a valid Health Care Card or valid Pension Card.
� The eligibility criteria must be met as at 29 January 2013 (Instalment One) and 15 July 2013 (Instalment Two).
*Student year level (or age for ungraded and special school students) will determine the amount payable. Parents of students
turning 16 years in 2013 are paid on a pro rata basis.
Contact: School Office for an EMA application form and to lodge your application. The closing date for EMA application
forms to be submitted to the school is 28 February 2013.
Prep Years 1 - 6 Year 7 Year 8 – Age 16
Instalment One $140 $105 $210 $175
Instalment Two $60 $45 $90 $75
Annual Total $200 $150 $300 $250
SECOND HAND BOOKS
We have had a number of enquiries in regards to second hand book sales. Last year we
moved to a new online system called “Sustainable School Shop.” There is a link on our
website with instructions on how to use this facility. We understand the financial difficulty
some parents are having with the purchasing of new books for 2013, balanced by the need
that their child has all the educational equipment for the start of school. Our booklist
supplier, Landmark, suggest that Parents can order all new books at the moment to make
sure they get something. If, when they come to pick up the book pack they have been able
to pick up second hand books, Landmark staff will take out the unwanted articles and reinvoice.
If the books have been prepaid they will issue a refund.
Parents will only pay for what they need.
If you have any queries or want to ask any further information please feel free to call me on
9787 6288 or email me at plarkins@mesc.vic.edu.au
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State School Spectacular
On Saturday 8 th September a group of
students from Mount Eliza Secondary
College performed with 3000 other
students from across Victoria in the State
School Spectacular. After months of
strenuous rehearsals the students;
accompanied by a full choir and orchestra
were given the amazing opportunity to
perform a huge extravaganza that
incorporated dance, mime, acrobatics and
singing to portray a story based on a classic
love story.
It was a remarkable experience for both the
students and myself. To be involved in such
an event with top professionals in their field
of Performing Arts was an experience that
will remain with us for a long time to come.
I would like to thank all the students that
were involved in the production for their
hard work and dedication. I would also like to thank all the parents for their support throughout the entire process.
Miss Nightingale – Dance Department
The State School Spectacular was such a wonderful experience. All the rehearsals we went to made it all worth it!
Miss Nightingale put in so much effort for all of us & we all loved the dancing. If you see signs ups for the State
School Spectacular you should do it, it is a memory I will keep forever. I would like to thank Miss Nightingale for
putting in so much effort for all of us, thankyou. Sophia Beardmore
The State School Spectacular was a fantastic event to be a part of, not only do you make some great friends but you
also have a ball! It's a great opportunity to meet new people and it gives a little insight on career choices into
concert management and singing/dancing professionally, I look forward to be able to participate in it again! All in all
a great show girls! Jordan Barnes
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Newsletter Update
Please note that our newsletter will now only be sent by
email distribution to the email address that has been
provided to the College. If you need to update or check
your details can you please email
hhiam@mesc.vic.edu.au or call
9787 6288.
If you wish to receive a hard copy
please let us know and we will be happy
to post you out a copy.
It is important that we have the
correct details so that you receive
important information on upcoming events and
activities.
IMPORTANT DATES TERM 4
Thursday 1 November– 22 November VCE Exams commence
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TERM DATES 2012
Term 1
2 February - 30th March
Term 2
16th April -29th June
Term 3
16th July -21st September
Term 4
8th October -21st December
“You can now follow us on Twitter and Facebook to find out about upcoming events at the College”
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**ABSENCE LINE**
STUDENT ABSENCE LINE
PHONE NUMBER IS
9788 6290
Access 24 Hrs a day, 7 days a Week
UNIFORM SHOP
The New and Second Hand Uniform Shop
Opening Times During School Term:
Wednesday
8.15am—10.30 am
& 1.00pm—3.45 pm
First Sat of each Month - 9.00am – 12.00 pm
Telephone: 9788 6240
Orders can be completed online
Email: sales@fcw.comlau
www.fcw.com.au
PLEASE NOTE THAT CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED
Tuesday 6 November Melbourne Cup Day—Public Holiday
Wednesday 14 November Year 10 & Year 11 Exams
Monday 19 November-Tuesday 20 November Career Discovery Day
Friday 23 November Report Writing Day—Pupil Free Day