Term 3 Week 7 - Murdoch College
Term 3 Week 7 - Murdoch College
Term 3 Week 7 - Murdoch College
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<strong>Week</strong> ending 7 September 2012 (<strong>Week</strong> 7, <strong>Term</strong> 3)<br />
Year 7 Zoo Excursion<br />
In the middle of <strong>Week</strong> 6, our Year 7 students were taken on a Science excursion to Perth Zoo as part of their learning<br />
in Biology. They were given a mission to complete an excursion booklet, which comprised a set of questions that<br />
needed answers from the visit itself. Surprisingly, the weather held up for us, and it ended up being a gorgeous day<br />
for everyone.<br />
Thank you to all the Year 7 students for being great representatives of <strong>Murdoch</strong> <strong>College</strong> on the day and also to Mrs<br />
Jensen and Mr Quan for joining us on this excursion.<br />
Mrs Hilda Chiew-Hii and Mrs Siminette Meyer<br />
Above: Visiting the penguins<br />
Above: Group photo (absent: Mr Quan) Above: On a mission….<br />
Above: Luke with Serena and Scarlett at back Above: Hana, Elli & Jasmine with Simmo the Croc<br />
Above: Gabriel & Kye<br />
Above: James concentrating on his booklet<br />
Above: Jacob working hard for the prize Above: Femi showing his support for conservation<br />
Above: Bree, Serena &<br />
Scarlett<br />
Above: Omar, Gabriel & Kye intrigued by animal ‘waste’
Year 7 Zoo Excursion Photos Continued...<br />
Fossil Dig<br />
Left: Zane comparing features<br />
Above: Staff show and tell<br />
Stage 3 Biological Science students conducted a “Fossil Dig” using archaeological techniques recently. The students<br />
were required to unearth their fossils and then, if broken, place them together again.
Open Day<br />
At our <strong>Term</strong> 3 Open Day, on Wednesday this week, the <strong>College</strong> was buzzing with activity that included Music and<br />
Drama performances, cooking classes, a display of student Art and fabric creations, a Media Studies presentation,<br />
photographs and stories of student engagement in their learning, and many examples of models and student work<br />
done during assignments and class activities in History, English, Mathematics, and more. The students and staff<br />
hosted and escorted visitors from 17 families during the day; and everyone mingled during a morning tea where<br />
guests were invited to sample the delicious quiches that had been made during an earlier Foods class. One guest<br />
family provided us with this wonderful feedback:<br />
“The students who helped out on the tour were a credit to themselves, their parents and <strong>Murdoch</strong> <strong>College</strong>. They were<br />
knowledgeable, respectful and confident. They approached us on several occasions to initiate discussion and they<br />
showed a genuine interest in our attendance. The professionalism and passion of the Principal, Director of Teaching<br />
and Learning, Director of Pastoral Care, and Admissions Director shone through during their welcoming addresses to<br />
visitors; and I genuinely felt that they and the teaching staff had a desire to deliver the best possible outcomes for<br />
their students.”<br />
The day ended with a sausage sizzle provided to all guests, staff and students by the <strong>College</strong> Canteen, assisted by<br />
volunteer students.<br />
A big “Thank You” goes to ALL staff and students who worked on the planning and preparation for, and participated<br />
in, this successful event. Also, a very special thank you goes to the following students for their assistance in<br />
welcoming guests and guiding tours: Jacob Crook, Erin Anthony, Nina Brown and Elle Southgate – you are great<br />
representatives of our student body and demonstrated our values of Honour, Integrity and Respect.<br />
Diana McGivern<br />
Principal
Open Day Photos Continued….<br />
City to Surf<br />
Congratulations to all who participated in the 2012 Perth Chevron City to Surf for Activ on Sunday 26th August.<br />
<strong>Murdoch</strong> <strong>College</strong> was represented by several staff and students which was great to see.<br />
Well done to Dave McKenna who achieved a fantastic time in the marathon event. Congratulations also goes to staff<br />
members Deborah Savill and Ernesto Ramirez who competed in the half marathon, along with Year 11 students Andreas<br />
Broehmer and Benjamin Konigsdorfer.<br />
Well done to all involved and we hope to increase our <strong>Murdoch</strong> <strong>College</strong> team members in 2013!<br />
Haidee Bygraves<br />
Phys Ed Teacher<br />
What’s Happening in <strong>Week</strong> 8<br />
Mon 10th Year 11 Guild speeches<br />
Tues 11th-14th Year 11 Outdoor Ed Camp<br />
Wed 12th-14th Year 9 Farm Experience<br />
Student Birthdays<br />
September 1st to September 7th<br />
We’d like to wish the following students the<br />
happiest of birthdays!<br />
1st Sept Christel Aguero<br />
2nd Sept Nikolaus Trotter<br />
2nd Sept Nathan Davis<br />
3rd Sept John Annear<br />
7th Sept Choi Choi<br />
7th Sept Femi Ayeni<br />
7th Sept Zane Rogers-Thompson
Parents & Friends News<br />
Last Monday evening the P&F met and had robust discussions on a number of topics. Even though the weather was<br />
rough, parents braved the cold and wet to attend. The P&F has run a successful campaign to raise funds for funky<br />
furniture for the students to encourage them to work and relax in groups. They are now ready to invest in some<br />
furniture and we look forward seeing students using it.<br />
The topic of school dress was raised and the majority of parents at the meeting were positive about the uniform,<br />
encouraging their children to wear it properly, with pride.<br />
The Graduation Ceremony was raised by several parents who expressed specific desires regarding the event. We<br />
welcome parent input and feedback for all of our events.<br />
From the Director of Teaching and Learning<br />
Due to technical difficulties the subject selections for 2013 have been delayed. I can assure you that Year 10 and 11 students will<br />
know of their selections by the end of next week. I will meet the Year 10 students during LEAP and the Year 11 students who have<br />
changed subjects, where the change does not fit the grid. All other Year 11 students will receive their course selections via the<br />
TAG folder.<br />
I will release the Year 12 Mock Examination Timetable in the near future; and each student should receive their<br />
individual WACE timetable from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. WAUPP timetables will be released soon after.<br />
Please contact me if you have any concerns on course selections or examinations<br />
Scholarships to Universities<br />
Year 12 students have a number of University Scholarships available to them and are encouraged to apply for these.<br />
<strong>Murdoch</strong> University<br />
� Ragdoll Scholarship: suitable for students applying for Business, Engineering/Energy and Nursing/Midwifery<br />
� James TF Ching memorial Scholarship: suitable for students applying for Law<br />
� Sustainable Energy Management Scholarships: suitable for students applying for Sustainable Energy Management<br />
� City of Rockingham Scholarship: suitable for students applying for <strong>Murdoch</strong> Rockingham Campus<br />
� Town of Kwinana Scholarship: suitable for students applying for <strong>Murdoch</strong> Rockingham Campus<br />
� Rose and Stan de Pierres Scholarship; suitable for students applying for Sustainable or Renewable Energy Engineering<br />
� Physics and Nano-Technology Scholarship: suitable for students enrolling full time in this program<br />
� A number of scholarships are also available for financial hardship (<strong>Murdoch</strong> Senate Scholarship, Mrs Mary Smith)<br />
For more details go to http://our.murdoch.edu.au/Student-life/Finances/Undergrad-scholarships/Commencing-students/<br />
A range of scholarships are also available from the following universities:<br />
Curtin University http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/<br />
Edith Cowan University http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/find-a-scholarship<br />
Notre Dame University http://www.nd.edu.au/nav-future-students/scholarships<br />
University of Western Australia http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/future-students/key-dates#undergrad<br />
Helen Hawley<br />
Director of Teaching and Learning<br />
hawleyh@murdochcollege.wa.edu.au<br />
From the Director of Pastoral Care<br />
Next week, Monday (10th September) and Wednesday (13th September) period 4 will be swapped. This means that extended TAG<br />
for <strong>Week</strong> 8 is now Monday period 4.<br />
During extended TAG (Monday 10th September at 12:00 noon) the Guild 2013 candidates will be delivering their<br />
speeches to the whole school in the YDC. The swap is so that the Year 11 students going on the Outdoor Education camp and the<br />
Year 9 students going on the Dowerin farm experience will be here to hear the speeches.<br />
Monday 10th September is also “Go Get Your Geek On” day where everyone is wearing the costume of a fantasy<br />
character. Activities will be conducted during recess and lunchtime.<br />
Erica Murray<br />
Director of Pastoral Care<br />
murraye@murdochcollege.wa.edu.au
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