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w: www.kyabramp-12.vic.edu.au Student Absence: 5853 2607
Term 4 Issue 35
IMPORTANT DATES
NOVEMBER
7
P-2 Tabloid Sports
Kyabram Bush Market
10
Kinder Visit
10-11
Yr 11 Biology Excursion
13
Yr 7-9 “Pointing at the Moon”
Workshop
14-20
Yr 11 Exams
18
Lifeskills Camp
20
Bookstall at Bocce Club Yr7-12
21
Graduation Ball
24-26
Domain Activity Days Yr 7-9
25-27
F1 In Schools Competition
27-5 DEC
Flying Start Yr 7-11
1-5
Swimming Grade 1/2
9
Orientation Day Preps & Yr 7 2015
10
Lifeskills Christmas Lunch
16
Awards Night
19
Last Day of School
Respect
Principal’s Report
“Excellence Through Opportunity”
Dear Parents and Friends,
Athletics
It is with great excitement that I congratulate James Woods on coming 2 nd in the 11
boys High Jump at the State Championships in Melbourne last Monday. James has
now found out that he will compete at the National Titles in Tasmania from November
27th to December 2nd, representing our school and all of Victoria. James is now raising
money to assist with the costs of attending such an event, so if James asks you to buy
a raffle ticket please support him in any way you can.
We are extremely proud of you James, well done!!
Uniform
Walking around each of our campuses I have been pleased and proud to note that
most of our students are showing respect for our College rules and community spirit in
their manner, behavior and appearance. Unfortunately, however, some students are
choosing not to wear their uniform, letting our school community down. Please ensure
your children, our students, are wearing correct uniform daily. Thank you.
Second Hand Uniform
Parents’ Club are starting up a second hand uniform shop catering for all students in
the school from Prep to Year 12. Uniforms will be available at a much reduced price
than they can be bought for new.
If your child has outgrown any of their uniform or is leaving the school, you may donate
the uniform to the Parents’ Club outright or you may offer pieces on consignment, with
a proportion of the sale price being returned to you.
Money raised by the Parents’ Club is used in the school to improve facilities and
support programs - we hope the uniform shop will be a source of funds for them to
continue their invaluable work in our school.
Uniforms for the shop may be left at any College office - please label clearly whether
they are a donation or on consignment and if the latter, the amount you require for
them.
Exhibition / Fundraiser
Kyabram P-12 College Chaplaincy Committee is very fortunate to have an exhibition of
works, Life Journey, by artists Cam Thomson, Karin Bosman and Lynne Hume. There
is a $5 entry and the exhibition continues to be open until Sunday, 9 th November. All
door takings and 25% of sales go to the chaplaincy committee. The exhibition is being
held at the Uniting Church on the corner of Unitt and Union Streets in Kyabram.
Please go along and support the Chaplaincy Committee and the students in our
school.
Responsibility Resilience Doing Your Best
Community
Your Tutor
The Campaspe Regional Library brings you free homework help for students in Grade 4 to Year 12. All you have to do is
simply go to: www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library
So if you need help with school homework try Yourtutor, an online homework help resource which connects students
with qualified online tutors for free, one-on-one help. It is available Monday to Friday from 4pm to 8pm. Use your library
membership number to log in. Remember that library membership is free and enables you to access a huge range of
resources as well as the “yourtutor” service.
Film Night
Our annual Film Night will be held on Thursday, 27th November. As well as the funny movie, “Despicable Me 2” there
will be food stalls and the popular hamper auction. Money raised from these will be used by Parents’ Club to further their
wonderful work in our school. It is an enjoyable night for all and watching the movie is free. More information will be
sent home in coming weeks.
Bush Market
Years 7-12 students wishing to attend the Bush Market during the day must have a permission note signed by parents/
guardians. They must also wear their school hat at the market.
Stuart Bott
College Principal
P-6 Assistant Principal Report
Kate Whitford
Welcome back after our long weekend, I hope you enjoyed the extra time with your families. We are now at the busy
end of the term where we are all finalising activities and tying up loose ends. The staff are busy collating information and
writing student reports, whilst thinking ahead to classes and staffing for 2015; a very busy time indeed. (And that doesn’t
include Christmas which seems to be sneaking up on us once again).
Sun Smart
As the weather warms up please remind students to wear their school hat while playing outside. Students without hats
will be asked to sit in the designated shade area. NO HAT, NO PLAY!
Count Us In
Wow! What an outstanding event to be involved in! To think that we were linked
up live along with thousands and thousands of other schools and students across
Australia to all sing the same song at the same time is mind boggling. Many
students also learn the Auslan sign language for the deaf to match the song. Our
Primary musicians played along proving themselves capable of accompanying
the singers very well. A very big thank you to Mrs Meeking for organising this for
our students and bringing us all together for such a positive experience.
Anyone Leaving???
We are currently organising our classes for 2015. If any students or families will not be at Kyabram P-12 College in 2015
would you please inform the school office as soon as possible so our records are accurate.
Book Collection Day
Just a reminder to our Grade 6 parents that our book collection day is on Thursday, November 20th at the Bocce Club
between 12:00pm and 6:30 pm.
Transition
Today we ran our second transition session for students in prep to grade 4. This is the second of many opportunities for
your child to experience the next grade level in preparation for 2015. Each child rotates through different class
environments with different children and with different teachers. We are hoping to have final classes and staffing
decided by the statewide orientation day on Tuesday, December 9 th. Grade 6 students will take part in ‘Flying Start’ at
the Secondary Campus on the 10th, 11th and 12th of December.
Excellence Through Opportunity
Shekere Beats
The one-man show entertained the Preps to Grade 4 as part of the visiting performers program last Friday, 31 st
October. The students were encouraged to participate in the many songs from Africa and using African musical
instruments. They learnt the difference between learning music in Africa to how
we learn beats in Australia. All the children and some
very willing teachers had a great time jumping and
dancing to the beat of the drums.
Grade 3/4 News
After the very long weekend that we all enjoyed last week, all grades are back to full pace with plenty of activities and
learning to be done.
We have completed some wonderful procedural writing pieces, with some very interesting “revolting recipes” being
completed. This week we are looking at comprehension skills of understanding and interpreting figurative language
and distinguishing between fact and fiction – the latter seems to be getting increasingly tricky in these days of
internet and Photoshop! In maths we will be continuing to work with fractions, particularly comparing fractions (2/3 <
3/4, for example) and adding and subtracting fractions using models.
We are also getting into our final round of “On Demand” testing for the year, which gives students another chance to
demonstrate just how much they have learned this year. These online tests get quite hard, so it’s very rewarding to
see our students showing resilience as they tackle each challenge the best they can. Students are also aware that
these tests are just one of many ways they can show their learning, so they know not to get stressed about them and
just do their best.
Bush Market
Primary students will be performing in this order at the Bush Market from approximately11am to 12 noon.
11am
11:15am
Production Band
Primary Singers
11:30am
Recorder Players
10-12 Principal Report
Danny Walsh
Year 12 Exams
Year 12 students are well into their exams with English, Psychology, Biology, HHD, VET Community Services,
Hospitality, IT, Further Maths, Maths Methods, Specialist Maths, Physical Education, Drama, Business Management
and Outdoor Education already completed. Exams on next week are Studio Arts, Accounting, History, Specialist
Maths exam 2, Chemistry, Legal Studies, Physics, Agricultural and Horticultural Studies, Art, VET Business, English
Language, Food and Technology, Music Performance and Industry & Enterprise. Good luck to all students and staff
who have been putting in a huge amount of effort. I genuinely believe that our hard word, persistence and dedication
will pay off in our team effort to achieve excellence for all.
Year 10 Work Experience
Last week, 27 of our Year 10 students travelled to Melbourne for a week of work experience. Students stayed at the
Miami hotel in North Melbourne. Monday was spent travelling around Melbourne with students learning how to travel
to and from work using public transport. Students worked at many different places including, the Magistrates’ Court,
the Lost Dogs Home, auto electricians, plumbers, engineers, joiners, childcare centres, magazine publishers, the
YMCA and MSAC. Whilst in Melbourne, students also went to Crown, played laser tag and watched a movie at
Melbourne Central. All students had a great time and have learnt a lot about what it’s like to live and work in the city.
We also had 25 Year 10 students completing their work experience in and around Kyabram. Thank you to Karin
Sutton, Deb Greenham and Donna Campbell for all their work in the placement over 50 students.
Excellence Through Opportunity
Yard Maintenance Work
If you are available to assist with clean up/maintenance at the College could you please contact me by email
(walsh.daniel.m@edumail.vic.edu.au) or by phoning the College. We have a number of areas that require attention
such as painting, pruning, edging and brushcutting.
Year 10 Work Experience Program
Karin Sutton & Debbie Greenham
A highlight for year 10 students is undertaking work experience with employers either locally or around Melbourne.
During that week, students get a taste of the real world and a unique insight into a career of their interest. Apart
from gaining new skills, the placement ensures that the responsibility that goes with any job is experienced. For
students in Melbourne, it means that they need to use public transport to access work, adding another challenging
dimension!
Once again, our students received very favorable feedback from their employers. In some cases, employers were
eager to offer them an apprenticeship as they valued the positive work ethic and initiative displayed by these
students. It is not surprising that our employer contacts from Melbourne support this program and are enthusiastic
to have students from Kyabram P-12 College return each year!
COLLEGE NEWS
CANTEEN
SECONDARY CAMPUS
PRIMARY CAMPUS
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
10
11
12
13
14
Jolie West
Michelle Turpin
Kerry Burnett
Kerri Sweeney
Belinda Sherwood
10:30-11:45am
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
10
11
12
13
14
HELP
HELP
1:00-2:15pm
HELP
Leanne Sloan
Von Morris
HELP
HELP
Jenny Ryan
HELP
ABSENCE LINE
5853 2607
PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE TO ADVISE IF YOUR CHILD IS,
OR WILL BE, ABSENT
Open 24 hours 7 days
We are required to have verification of all student absences.
For your convenience we have an absence hotline where you can leave a recorded message. Or you may
choose to write a note or leave a message in your child’s planner.
Thank you for your cooperation with this.
Excellence Through Opportunity
COMMUNITY MATTERS
COLLEGE CALENDAR
~ November 2014 ~
Sun
2
9
Mon
Tue
Wed
Fri
6
7
Gr 5/6
Interschool
Sports
P-2 Tabloid
Sports
10
13
14
11
12
Kinder Visit
9:30-11am
17
18
Sat
8
15
Pointing at the Year 11 Exams
Moon”
Workshop
Years 7-9
Year 11 Biology Excursion
16
Thu
3
4
5
Pupil Free Melbourne
Day
Cup Day
19
20
Lifeskills Camp Parents’ Club
Meeting 7pm
Primary
Staffroom
21
Year 7-12
Bookstall at the
Bocce Club
12pm-6:30pm
22
Graduation
Ball
Year 11 Exams
23
24
25
26
27
F1 in Schools
Competition
F1 in Schools
Competition
F1 in Schools
Competition
Domain Activity Days Years 7, 8 & 9
28
29
Flying Start
commences
Year 7-11
~ December 2014 ~
◄ Nov 2014
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
2
Wed
3
Jan 2015 ►
Thu
4
Fri
5
Sat
6
VCE Flying
Start finishes
5-12
Assembly
Swimming - Grade 1 and 2
7
14
8
15
12
Flying start
finishes
Reports sent
home
Picnic
Christmas
Concert—
Twilight BBQ
13
2015 Year 7s
Flying Start
11
2015 Year 7s
Flying Start
17
18
19
20
9
10
Orientation
Day
16
Awards Night
Last day of
school
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