Newsletter Term 4 - Week 9.pdf - Staughton College

Principals report 7th December, 2012
Yr7 2013 Welcome Night
On Monday night we held our annual Welcome Night for parents of our 2013 Year 7
students.
It was pleasing to see so many parents and to share our whole school messages for
student success. Briefly we talked about:
� Our expectation that every student follows our motto of ‘Try, Persevere, Achieve’ to
accomplish significant improvement in learning and the extra support the school will
provide including homework club
� The importance of effort, particularly during assessment so we can monitor student
learning
� The priority of reading and the importance of students reading at home as well as at
school
� Encouraging your child to take part in the co-curricular activities at the school such as
sport, music, debating, and lunch time clubs.
� Clear consequences for students meeting or not meeting behavioural expectations
from our three rights and responsibilities Safe, Learn, Respect
� The importance of regular attendance in improving student learning and our 90%
attendance policy
� The strict enforcement of our uniform policy
� The 1:1 netbook program
I would like to give a big thank you to our transition coordinator Ms Lou Bentley for her
work throughout the year in organising all of the transition events for these students
and parents. Thanks also to other staff who contributed on the night, Year 7
Coordinator Tim Davey, Wellbeing staff member Bernadette Barclay and Ben Russell for
presenting the netbook information.
We are looking forward to a successful start for all of these students on Orientation day
next Tuesday.
Polish program
A number of Year 9 students participated in a one day workshop program from the
Beacon Foundation called The Polish Program. The program helps young people prepare
for their careers through personal presentation and communication training. Students
in the program worked on personal presentation, communication, confidence and selfrespect,
goal setting, planning and public speaking skills.
“It was a very positive experience. The program taught us what to do, and what not to
do when attending a job interview. It was really helpful and I learned how to tie a
Windsor knot in a tie, which was fun. Lunch was great, and I gained lots of confidence.
I would certainly do it again.” Ryan Gatt, Yr 9
All students enjoyed the experience and thanks went to Ms Woodward for organising
the day, Ms Jowett year 9 Co-ordinator, Ms Read and Ms.Bavage and the Hospitality
students who provided the two course lunch.
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ATTENTION- CHANGE IN COMPULSORY SPORT UNIFORM POLICY
In 2013 there will be a change in the uniform policy in regards to Physical Education practical
classes and students going out on sport days.
In 2013, the Red, Green and Yellow Staughton sports tops are no longer classed as correct
sports uniform, and students wearing these tops will be considered out of uniform.
Students are to be wearing the most recent sports top pictured above. The compulsory navy polo
with the grey strips is available to purchase from the uniform shop which is open Monday’s 8-
10am and Thursday’s 3pm-5pm.
Please note- New student sports shorts will also be available for purchase at an advised
date. These shorts will also need to be purchased as a part of the compulsory sports
uniform.
Uniform is very important to Staughton College, in demonstrating pride in our school. It is an
expectation that student’s turn up to Physical Education classes and sports days in full sports
uniform. We would ask for your cooperation in helping with our transition to the new uniform.
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Monday saw some of our Year 9 students head out by bus to Harvester Technical College in
Sunshine for a tour of their very unusual buildings and grounds. It was a good opportunity for
these students to see the VCAL offered in a different way and in very different style classrooms.
The students, Miss Jowett and Mrs Woody really enjoyed their tour.
As part of the Staughton College approach to maintaining a supportive learning environment all
students are regularly taught and practice social behaviours which are conducive to a positive
school climate. As part of this approach students who exhibit the expected behaviours are at times
rewarded for their behaviour. On Wednesday the 5 th of December all year 7 students who have
attended each and every class during the week beginning the 26 th of November participated in a
range of incentive activities. The names of students who were eligible to participate in the
incentive reward program are:
As part of the Staughton College approach to maintaining a supportive learning environment all
students are regularly taught and practice social behaviours which are conducive to a positive
school climate. As part of this approach students who exhibit the expected behaviours are at times
rewarded for their behaviour. On Wednesday the 5 th of December all year 7 students who have
attended each and every class during the week beginning the 26 th of November participated in a
range of incentive activities.
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The names of students who were eligible to participate in the incentive reward program are:
Aditya Pathak Christian Macallister Hayley Duncan
Alana Hughes Christian O’connor Hayley Murphy
Angelique Rudkovsky Christine Papalii Seu Izaac Psarras
Angelo Farrugia Christopher Gatt Jack Mooney
Anthony Siketa Christopher Jones Jack Nener
Anyieth Mabiei Christopher Russell Jacob Pollock
Arashpreet Rai Connor Stevenson James Lewis
Asyai Luk Cooper McGregor Jasmine Hamilton
Ayush Mahajan Crystal Carr Jay Grant
Billie Fitzharris Daniel Bezzina Jayden Brophy
Braedan Killender-Brennan Daniel Gagovski Jordan Howson
Brayden Cifala Danielle Simpson Jordan Ogrizek
Brayden Edwards Darcy Courts Jordan Sanza
Brayden Macallister Darryn Bell Joshua Allen
Brendan Wilson David Miller Juan Cincotta
Brendyn Charles David Szabo Julia Foster
Brian Kynaston Dilek Harman Kaid Kermeci
Brianna Fogwell Dylan Miller Kaleigh Hoffman
Brianna Mitchell Dylan Naug Karinda Saltmarsh
Brianna Nicol Elise Odell Karl Remo
Bridget Mason Emily Charville Kirra Kelly
Bridy Crossman Emily Cooke Klaudia Sarvak
Brittney Stilsby Emily Steward Lachie Sutton
Brody McDonald Emma Neal Lachlan Pengelly
Bronte Davies Erica Crick Liam Blundell
Bryse Said-Dickson Erin Chalcraft Liam Greaves
Caitlyn Dillon Ethan Henderson Liam Magee
Cameron Borg Finn McVie Lily Hall
Cassandra Teeken Harley Meys Lochlan Bezzina
Cassandra Wruss Harrison Files Luke Johnstone
Chloe Campbell Harry Oliver Mackenzie Mordant
Chloes Weston Hayden Turner Maddison Showler
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Madeline Addison Nikita Davies Stephanie Peters
Madisen Urso Noah Childs Stephanie Pollock
Madison Walker Peter Frigo Steven Vella
Marc Camilleri Phoebe McGill Suitupe Seu
Mathew Sindoni Rae-Lee Hatfield Tamara Corson
Matthew Hughes Rebecca Russell Taylah Pugh
Matthew Phipps Reif Kermeci Teema Balli
Max Oliver Renne Cackett Tendai Dzingai
Mitchell Paino Rhiannon Coleman Terry Mihalidis
Mosese Faleoou Ricky Bazga Thomas Caddick
Naomi Summers Ross Maccarrone Tiahna Martin-Parker
Natalie Cardona Sabrina Olsen Tylah Balnaves
Nathan Burns Shane Sherifdeen Vaughn Gianino
Nathan Mack Sharnie McCauley Will Harvey
Nathan Pardella Shawn Hill Will Ince
Nicholas Blefari-Paynting Sheakeira Hamilton Zachary Geddes
Nicholas Marlow Nikita Davies Zachary Watson
Nico Sterio Shelley Webb Zakary Mynott
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Book in the Bag
Congratulations to our most recent
winners:
Adem Yilmaz 7.3
Zach Geddes 7.4
James Lewis 7.7
Cheyenne Downes 8.1
Jemma Laird 8.6
Jessica Allen 8.7
Berlyn Hiram 9.1 (absent from photo)
Paige Davies 9.7 (absent from photo)
Ryan Waites 9.8(absent from photo)
These students have won a book of
their choice to the value of $20.00.
Students can be eligible to enter into
the “Book in the Bag” competition if
they have a book in their bag when
teachers pop into classrooms and
check for books in bags.
Students are encouraged to bring a
book
from home that they enjoy reading or
go to the library and borrow a book.
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Year 12 Study Retreat
2013
All students completing Year 12 in 2013 have been encouraged to attend a Year 12 Study Retreat which
will be held on February the 13 th -15 th at the Geelong Conference Centre.
This new and exciting opportunity has been organized to assist students in their transition to Year 12.
As part of the program, ALL students are expected to attend.
During their stay, students will be placed in workshops, working towards: Personal Goal Setting, Study
Skills, Mentor Conferencing, Student Wellbeing, Resilience, Careers Mentoring a Team Building. Students
will also be given the opportunity to visit Eastern Beach, compete in the ‘Great Year 12 Amazing Race’
around Geelong City, and have full access to the venues recreational facilities including: in ground
pool/spas, pool tables & volleyball courts etc.
It is essential that your final non-refundable full payment be made by Monday 1 st February 2013 to confirm
your child’s place.
If there are any major issues with payment please contact the Year 12 Coordinator as soon as possible.
Year 12 Retreat Payment Plan:
We have arranged the following Payment Plan for you.
Deposit: $150.00 due by Friday 16 th November, 2012 (Non- Refundable)
Final installment: $120.00 due by Monday 1 st February, 2013 (Non- Refundable)
Total: $270.00
PLEASE NOTE: If you decide to withdraw your child FOR ANY REASON (including illness) after Friday 21 st December,
NO REFUND will be given.
In the event that this Retreat does not proceed to run due to lack of numbers and payment, a full refund will be issued.
Looking forward to an exciting year ahead,
Ms. Ploumatos
2013 VCE Co-Ordinator
Geelong Conference Centre
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No more money or activity forms are to be submitted to the front office. The Office staff will not
accept any late forms or money after today.
� Buses and venues now have been confirmed according to current student and staff numbers
� Student Activity Lists of who is in what activity, and meeting rooms, will be posted on the STUDENT ACTIVITY
BOARD outside the Main Staffroom Monday night. Activities are listed according to days. Search for your
home group then your surname. All SURNAMES are in alphabetical order. See Ms Alexiou if you have any
concerns.
� Students AND Teachers who are listed on the Victoria Market Tour and the Vulture Culture Tour must have
purchased their MYKI CARD PRIOR TO THE EXCURSION. Teachers are not responsible for purchasing student
Miki cards on the day. It is the students responsibility to have them ready on the day.
� Students must be in full school uniform on all excursions, except those students going to ‘Go ride a wave
Torquay’ and ‘Adventure Park’ ONLY.
� Students attending ‘Fun City’ must wear FULL school uniform, including school shoes, but may bring a
comfortable pair of shoes to be worn only at the venue. Students must change into their school shoes at the
end of the day before boarding the coach to return to school.
� Teachers are not responsible to buy you lunch. Students are reminded to bring money or lunch on their
excursions, with the exception of students who are going to the ‘BBQ Picnic at the Weir’, your lunch will be
supplied.
� Students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner when in public and to follow supervising
teachers’ instructions.
� Be safe and enjoy the activities!
Ms Alexiou.
Education Maintenance Allowance - information for parents currently receiving EMA
Changes to the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for 2013:
From 2013, the Victorian Government states that its restructure of EMA will 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 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 receive 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. Although $62 million over four years will be
redirected to the State’s most needy schools to assist families on lower incomes*, some schools fear their will be a
funding gap. (*These funds will form part of the school Student Resource Packages to be allocated 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 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
� Paid by direct deposit (Electronic Funds Transfer) into your nominated bank account
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.
Contact our 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.
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Week 10
10 th Dec
14 th Dec
Week 11
17 th Dec
21 st Dec
2012 Uniform Shop Hours
Normal Hours
Mondays: 8:00am – 10:00am
Thursdays: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
WHAT’S ON AND WHERE!
To view an electronic copy of the newsletter please visit the College’s Website.
www.staughtoncollege.vic.edu.au
Homework Summary
Homework and assignments from Friday 30 November
Subject Task Given Due
7.2
English - N. Jowett Finalise your writing folio, be sure to include your 26 Nov Mon 3 Dec
latest poetry assignment.
Humanities - N. Jowett exam revision activity 28 Nov Wed 5 Dec
8.1
PE - N.Mills Sunsmart assignment 23 Nov Fri 7 Dec
8.2
PE - N.Mills Sunsmart assignment 19 Nov Mon 3 Dec
8.4
PE - N.Mills Sunsmart assignment 19 Nov Mon 3 Dec
8.6
PE - N.Mills Sunsmart assignment 19 Nov Mon 3 Dec
Weekly Specials
Monday
CHICKEN PARMA ROLL $4.50
QUICHE LORRAINE $3.50
Tuesday
ORIENTATION DAY
PLACE A RECESS AND LUNCH ORDER
COME TALK TO THE LADYS IN THE CANTEEN AND
THEY WILL HELP YOU.
Wednesday
LASAGNE $4.50
FRIED RICE $3.00
Thursday
ROAST CHICKEN ROLL $4.00
PIZZA $3.00
Friday
FISH & WEDGES $4.50
CHICKEN WRAPS $3.50
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Yr 9 Exams
Awards Night
Tabcorp Park
6.30pm
Yr 7 & 8 Exams
SECONDHAND
BOOK SALE
6-7PM
(Multi)
EOY ACTIVITIES EOY ACTIVITIES EOY ACTIVITIES EOY ACTIVITIES
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Yr 7 & 8 Exams EOY ACTIVITIES
Happy Holidays Happy Holidays Happy Holidays Happy Holidays Happy Holidays
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

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