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The Grammar Weekly
DOCTRINA VITAE
Volume 27 Number 32
Wednesday 12 November 2014
FROM THE
PRINCIPAL
I would like to congratulate the students and staff that
were involved in the Junior School production of Disney’s
Alice in Wonderland. Playing to full houses on both
Thursday and Friday, it was a pleasure to see so many
students participating and performing at such a high level.
Parents will be receiving a letter in the next day or so
outlining the School’s fee structure for next year.
Considerable effort has been put into enabling increases
to be minimised, whilst enabling the school to maintain its
healthy financial condition. If you do not receive the letter
by next Monday (17th November), please contact the
school.
We are fast approaching the end of the year and students
are currently preparing for end of year examinations. I
cannot stress the importance of becoming familiar and
getting used to examinations and the examination process
as early as possible. Our school is one that primarily
prepares students for the VCE, and it remains an
examination based system. Understanding how to tackle
examinations and cope with the undoubted pressure they
engender is an important part of the education process.
Facing a trial exam or test with recourse only to memory
and previous knowledge under a time constraint is
sometimes derided as artificial, however, there are many
instances in our lives where in fact the kind of skills that
rapid decisions based on our knowledge under pressure of
time are of enormous use. Examinations are about
practice and preparation and I would encourage you to
ensure that your child has an appropriate plan of revision
in place and is following it.
Andrew A. Neal
Principal
Bacchus Marsh Grammar School Inc.
P.O. Box 214
South Maddingley Road
Bacchus Marsh, VIC, 3340
Website: www.bmg.vic.edu.au
IMPORTANT DATES
18/11/14
Orientation Day:
Junior School & Year 7 2015 only.
18/11/14
Exam & Report Writing Years 7-11 2014 – No
School (Year 11students with exams are to attend)
19-21/11/14 Year 4 Camp – Queenscliff
25/11/14
Year 6 Field Trip
26/11/14
Year 1 Day Camp – Sunnystones
1-5/12/14
JS Christmas Activity Week
2/12/14
Year 6 Graduation – Lakeside, Taylors Lakes 6.30pm
3-4/12 /14 9A, 9C, & 9E (2015) DOE Preparation Camp
4-5/12/14
9B, 9D, 9F & 9G (2015) DOE Preparation Camp
8/12/14
Junior School Concert
9/12/14
Years 9-11 final day & Awards Afternoon
10/12/14
Years 5-8 final day & Awards Afternoon
11/12/14
End of Term Prep – Year 4.
FROM THE` DEPUTY PRINCIPAL –
HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Yesterday students, Sarah Atze, Andrew Lock and I
attended the Bacchus Marsh RSL Remembrance Day
Service in Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. Sarah and Andrew
were invited to place a wreath at the memorial statue on
behalf of Bacchus Marsh Grammar.
It was a very positive service with a large representation
from the Bacchus Marsh community, with numerous
primary and secondary school students in attendance.
Thank you to the Bacchus Marsh RSL for organising this
service and allowing our students to participate.
Students at Bacchus Marsh Grammar observed a minute’s
silence at 11:00, preceded by the reading of the Ode by
Mr Makenzie and the playing of the Last Post by Mr Clare.
Thank you
VCE UNIT 2 INTERIM REPORTS
VCE interim reports were completed by VCE teachers last
week and were posted to families Friday. Please read
through the Interim Report with your child discussing both
the positives and negatives highlighted in their report. One
of the topics of the interim report is the overdue work list,
please ensure that any overdue work is addressed as soon
as possible to avoid consequences such as detentions or an
unsatisfactory result for that that subject. If your son or
daughter is not progressing as well as expected or has a
significant amount of overdue work, please follow this up
with the appropriate Year Level Coordinator or teacher.
Telephone: (03) 5366 4800
Fax: (03) 5366 4850
Website: http://www.bmg.vic.edu.au
E-Mail: school@bmg.vic.edu.au
YEAR 7 INFORMATION NIGHT
Last night the Year 7, 2015 Information Night was held.
Thank you to all parents and students who attended the
evening. Thank you to Miss Ballard for coordinating the
evening and to all the presenters. Rachel Jackson of Year
7 gave an excellent presentation of what it is like to
transition from Year 6 into Year 7. Thank you.
school canteen will be available for recess and lunch
snacks if you wish your child to access this. Students will
need to wear sensible, closed in shoes to enable them to
participate fully in all activities throughout the day.
Students in all levels except Prep Reception and Prep are
required to bring their pencil case to school for the day’s
activities.
If parents have any further questions that they need
answered please make contact with the people
highlighted in your handbook. We look forward to seeing
you next Tuesday 18th November for the Year 7, 2015
Orientation Day.
Bus Travel on Orientation Day NEW students only
New students enrolled in Year Prep Reception to Year 6,
2015 are unable to access the school bus service on this
day. Parents are required to bring their child to and from
school.
STUDENT FREE DAY
Next Tuesday 18th November, is the Year 7 2015
Orientation Day and commencement of examinations for
Year 11. Current students in Years 7 to 10 of the Senior
School are not required at school on this day. This day is
an examination preparation day for the upcoming
examinations for all students. Students are to prepare
themselves for this student free day by collecting
revision work for their examinations.
Current students
Current students will be informed of where they are to go
on the day before Orientation Day prior to the end of the
school day. However there will be class lists on classroom
doors as a reminder for these students. Current students
are to assemble in the areas below and wait for staff to
arrive. Students will be continually mixed during the day
to help in the final designation of students to classes for
2015. Current students are to wear full summer
uniform to school.
Kevin Richardson
Deputy Principal - Head of the Senior School
FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL –
HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
12th November Prep Reception and Prep 2015
Information Evening
7pm in Wilson Hall
Orientation Day
The Bacchus Marsh Grammar Orientation Day for all Prep
Reception to Year 6 students enrolled for the 2015 school
year will be conducted on Tuesday 18th November 2014.
All new students who will be attending Bacchus Marsh
Grammar in 2015 are invited to join us and attend school
on this day. Students who will not be returning to
Bacchus Marsh Grammar in 2015 are not required to
attend school on this day.
Hours of Attendance:
Prep Reception – Year 6 8.45am – 3.05pm
New Students to Bacchus Marsh Grammar 2015
On Orientation Day, new students to Bacchus Marsh
Grammar should report to the allocated areas as listed or
to the courtyard area directly outside the Administration
building at any time from 8.20am. Staff will then disperse
students to the appropriate room for the day.
New Prep Reception and Prep students will need to make
their way to the Prep room in which they completed their
transition sessions and they can also be collected from this
room at the end of the day.
New students to the school are to wear casual clothes,
bring a sunhat for outdoor activities and will require a
drink, snack and lunch packed in a named bag. The
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Parent Morning Tea
All parents are invited to a morning tea in the dance room,
located on the first floor of the school gymnasium,
beginning at 8.45am.
This will provide the perfect
opportunity for you to meet other members of the school
community. This will also provide the opportunity for you
to investigate the ways you can become involved in the life
of the school.
Prep/Reception and Prep
Prep Reception and Prep students 2015 are to assemble in
the same room as they were allocated to, on their
Transition day conducted in October.
We ask that Prep/Reception and Prep parents settle your
child into an activity as quickly as possible. Once your child
is settled please join us for morning tea. The sooner you
leave your child in the classroom, the better for all
involved. The teacher can then get on with the day’s
events. If there are any concerns or needs that your child
may have, please let us know prior to this day or where
this is not possible, before you leave the classroom. Any
medication or special requirements should be handed to
the school nurse in the Health Centre at the start of the
school day with specific instructions for use.
Year One – Year 6
Students enrolled for Year One – Year 6, 2015 will be
involved in activities at each level for the full school day i.e.
8.45am – 3.05pm. They will also be involved in some
formal testing for a designated part of this day. Students
in all year levels will not be grouped in their class
groupings or with their designated teacher for 2015.
Please note that the day will be treated as a step up day to
allow students to experience the next year of school and
to enable new students a chance to meet peers and
orientate themselves around the Junior School.
The Grammar Weekly
Current
Year
Level
2014
Prep B
Prep C
Prep D
Prep E
Year 1A
Year 1B
Year 1C
Year 1D
Year 1E
Year 2A
Year 2B
Year 2C
Year 2D
Year 3
Year
Level
2015
Year 1
Year 1
Year 1
Year 1
Year 2
Year 2
Year 2
Year 2
Year 2
Year 3
Year 3
Year 3
Year 3
Year 4
Year 3
Year 4
Year 3
Year 4
Year 3
Year 4
Year 4
Year 5
Year 4
Year 5
Year 4
Year 5
Year 4
Year 5
Year 5A
Year 5B
Year 5C
Year 5D
Year 6
Year 6
Year 6
Year 6
Orientation Day Room Number
Wilson Hall 2
Wilson Hall 3
Room E2
Room E3
Room X1
Room X2
Room L7
Room X3
Room X4
Room E1
Room R1
Room R2
Room R3
Room R5
Assemble on the
Room R6
Assemble on the
Room R7
Assemble on the
Room R4
Assemble on the
Room N1
Assemble rear JS
Room N2
Assemble rear JS
Room A50
Assemble rear JS
Room A51
Assemble rear JS
Room W1
Room W2
Room W3
Room W4
If there are social issues that you have been working with
your child and their teacher, then the class teacher will be
well aware of these issues and will place students
accordingly. The delegation of students to classes will be
made by the school.
Alice in Wonderland
Congratulations to all the Year 5 and 6 students for a
fabulous performance of their musical - Alice in
Wonderland. A big thank you to all staff and parents
involved in this activity.
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Library
Junior School Colours
Congratulations to the following students who were
awarded their Junior School colours at the assembly on
Monday 10th November:
Joshua Arnold
Harrison Barnes
Zoe Barnes
Reid Cilia
Hayden DaCruz
Brandan Kelly
Jake Krstin
Taj Lee
Jack Mutsaerts
Liam Volf
Zane Ward
Angelina Tetkowski
Carlo Tralongo
Billy Travers
Elizabeth O’Day
Deputy Principal - Head of the Junior School
2015 BOOKLIST & UNIFORM
NEWS
Library
Library
Library
Class Arrangements for 2015
Allocating students in their new class for the following
school year is always an area that staff and school
management spend many hours, to ensure that students
are placed in classes to allow for their maximum learning,
in a safe and caring environment. Parents need to be
aware that this is a school responsibility.
Whilst we are aware that some parents become quite
anxious about this, the teachers and senior staff in the
Junior School are responsible for these grade splits and do
so after considering many factors. It is paramount that
class dynamics are balanced and that we consider ability
levels, social issues and gender as part of this process.
Booklists 2015
Booklists have been distributed to all Junior students for
2015 and to students entering Years 7 and 8 in 2015 in
the Senior School.
Years 9 to VCE will receive their booklists by the end of
this week. Please contact me if you have any queries in
relation to the booklist requirements.
Second Hand Uniform & Books
Traditionally a second hand uniform and book swap meet
is held in Wilson Hall in December. Due to the update of
the logo on the uniforms and also some updates to the
2015 Booklist this will not occur this year.
If you wish to sell suitable second hand uniform or booklist
items
please
email
through
the
details
to:
school@bmg.vic.edu.au
The information will be placed on the School’s website for
interested people to contact you directly. Please contact
me if you have any queries.
Michelle Graham
Principal’s Assistant
Parents are unable to request that their child is taught/not
taught by a particular teacher. All teachers are employed
at Bacchus Marsh Grammar after an intensive interview
process and as such the Senior Management of the school
is satisfied that all teachers have the ability to teach all
children at whatever year level they are enrolled.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
EXTRAS
CO-CURRICULAR
The Learning Hub and The Sports Hub and Clubs.
For each of these programs it is important and the
parent/guardians responsibility to notify the program
coordinators if there are any changes to your child/ren's
attendance on the day that they are to attend. This may be
done by SMS to either related program on the following
numbers:
The Learning Hub - 0408 548 058
The Sport Hub - 0428 315 081
or
Confirmations of absentees may be phoned through the
main school number on 5366 4800.
SCHOLASTIC BOOKCLUB
NEWS
*A reminder for all students attending The Learning Hub,
The Sports Hub and/or Clubs Program MUST have a
spare hat to wear. Students are expected to keep their
spare hat in their school bag so it is available to them after
school. Students who do not attend with a hat will be
excluded form outdoor activities.
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Dates
Monday 17th November
Monday 24th November
Monday 1st December
Tuesday18th November
Tuesday 19th November
Tuesday 2nd December
Wednesday 21st November
Wednesday 29th November
Wednesday 3rd December
Thursday 13th November
Thursday 20th November
Thursday 27th November
Thursday 4th December
Activity
Basketball
Adventure
Games
Cricket
Issue 8 catalogues are out this week!
Due date for orders is Wednesday 19th November
(due date stamped on the back of the catalogues)
Catalogues available for Year 9 - 12 students from the
Senior Library.
Crossfit
The learning Hub is enjoying using some new and exciting
craft supplies, games and equipment. The children are
enjoying exploring and using these new things.
PARENTS
This is a great opportunity to start your Christmas
shopping! I am happy to take secret orders – just include
your contact details so I can organize a collection time
with you.
Please note: Cash orders are required to be placed
through your child’s class teacher. Prepaid credit card
orders may be left at Reception.
Forthcoming changes to Book Club
Scholastic is currently implementing changes to the
ordering procedure in three stages: Stage 2 & 3 coming in
2015!
 Stage 1 is underway with a new ordering platform
for the Coordinators.
 Stage 2 will allow parents to place their orders
online (no order forms to fill out and send in!) with
the school still receiving 20% commission. Orders
will continue to be delivered to and distributed by
me at this stage.
 Stage 3 students will receive their age appropriate
booklet which will incorporate Extra! (only one
catalogue and one order form to worry about.)
So watch this space for updates when the changes will be
happening.
Di Dunn
Book Club Coordinator
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JS ARTS
NEWS
Ballarat Show 2014
The Junior School Art department submitted 180 entries to
the 2014 Ballarat Show Art and Craft Competition.
The work submitted was of an extremely high standard
and the art completed by Bacchus Marsh Grammar
students was judged along with hundreds of other pieces
entered by schools from Ballarat and surrounding areas.
It is pleasing to announce that Bacchus Marsh Grammar
students received awards in most of the categories
entered. They were as follows;
11044-M Drawing
Alexa Horsey Prep B – 1st
Jorja Adami-Beer 1E – 2nd
Isabella Renda 4B – 1st
Ethan Wintershoven 4C – 1st
Renae Agius 4C – 1st
Gyan Singh 4A – 2nd
Jenson Suter 4B – 2nd
Joshua Whittaker 4B – 2nd
Hayden Wjiteway 4A – 3rd
Grace Fisher 6C - TBC
11045-M Painting
Aysha Masood Prep E – 2nd
Jazmin Park 2B – 2nd
Luca Fortuna 2B – 3rd
11042-M Collage
Chantal Thomas 6B – 1st
Tahlia Pohatu 5B – 2nd
Isabella DiMieri 5D – 3rd
Yolanda Cordoba 5B –Highly Commended
11052-M Paper Mache Article
Beau Skelton 5A – 1st
Abby Taylor 5C – 2nd
Izabel Fazzolari-Dusik 5D – 3rd
11079-M Ceramic Piece
Imogen Burnett 5C – 1st
Ella Grahek 5B – 2nd
Ebony Adam 6D – 3rd
11060-M Decorated Shoe/Boot
Mia Stanley 6B – 1st
Charisma Ryan-Foster 5A – 2nd
Riana Rene 5B – 2nd
Annabel Conroy 6B – 3rd
11062-M Article Any Other Craft
WIRE SCULPTURES
Charli Jilbert 5A – 1st
Ella Beazley 5A – 2nd
Claire Sutton 5A – 3rd
ALUMINUM EMBOSSING
Ricky Heywood 4A – 3rd
11052-M Piece of Collage
Alejandra Camacho 6B – 2nd
Congratulations to all students who completed pieces for
the Ballarat Show. It was wonderful to see art work from
Bacchus Marsh Grammar exhibited at this competition.
A special thank you to Mrs Chris Kerambrum for
organising all of the Prep to Year Two entries and to Pam
and Ron Noonan for collecting the art work from the
showgrounds.
Sian Rawlinson
Head of Junior School Art
JS PERFORMING ARTS
NEWS
Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Congratulations to everyone
involved.
The Junior School team has had a wonderful time
putting together ‘Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ I
would sincerely like to thank all the staff who have
contributed to its success. The students are very lucky to
have such talented teachers who are willing to go above
and beyond to offer them this amazing opportunity. The
students really responded with what was a very
professional production. We certainly have some very
talented students who I’m sure we’ll all see in future
BMG productions. Thank you to the entire Junior School
staff who have supported both the staff and students
involved in the production.
Thank you to everyone in the 2014 Parent Committee for
assisting in all aspects of the production. A big thank you
to all the mums who helped to get our performers ready
for the show on Thursday & Friday.
This production has truly been a great BMG team effort
from students, staff, families and administration right
through to the maintenance team. All the hours of
rehearsal and organising have definitely paid off. We are
looking forward to what 2015 will bring, after a rest!
A professional DVD of the performance is available for
purchase. Order forms have been sent home with students
involved and need to be returned by Friday 14th November.
Mrs Jenni Coombs
Junior Musical Coordinator
YEAR 7
NEWS
A reminder to all students and parents, that the upcoming
Year 7 examinations are a walk-through experience. The
focus of this practice examination period is to instil positive
study and revision habits. Students will complete the walkthrough examination during class time and will receive
feedback from staff on their preparation and responses.
11059-M Lego Construction
Jake Pawar & Christian Meguerditchian 5B – 1st
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Please be aware that the examination result is not
recorded on the student’s report and it does not impact
their overall grade. This practice examination period should
be taken seriously, but students should not feel
overwhelmed by the experience. Please encourage your
child to begin establishing positive revision and study
habits at home, which will be complemented in the
classroom throughout the examination week. Please
contact your child’s Tutor Group teacher if you require
clarification or have any concerns.
Sarah Hunter
Year Level Coordinator: Years 7 & 8
LOTE
NEWS
Host Families Required
The LOTE department is seeking
families to host a Japanese girl/boy
from the 10th to 22nd March 2015. If
you can assist please complete a Host
Family Profile Form which is attached
to the full version of the Grammar
Weekly online.
For further information please contact Mr Love at school
or through his email lovem@bmg.vic.edu.au.
Michael Love
CAREERS
NEWS
Careers Newsletter Edition #15 is now available
at: www.bmg.vic.edu.au Navigate to > News & Events >
Publications
Alice Wu-Tollis and Li Richardson
Career Development Practitioners
MUSIC
NEWS
Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Opening
On Thursday 30th October, a group of Year 11 Music
Performance students performed a number of songs for
the opening of the Bacchus Marsh Community Bank on
Main St.
2015 Instrumental Lesson Enrolment / Cancellation
notification.
Instrumental enrolments for 2015 are now closed.
Notification of places in the program will be sent out on
21st November. If you have not returned an enrolment
form to date, late forms will now be added to the waiting
list and places will be offered when available.
Please note the following important dates in relation to
the Instrumental program for 2015:
Friday 21st November – All enrolment confirmations
posted to parents.
Friday 5th December – Due date for 2015 instrumental
program cancellation notice.
Please be advised that if a place cannot be provided in the
2015 instrumental program for Semester One, applications
will be forwarded to a waiting list until such time a
position becomes available.
Mr Dean Thomas
Director of Music.
The students were well received and praised for their
professionalism and musical talents. Well done to all
students involved. Thank you also to the staff assisting on
the day, Mr Steven Bell, Mr Westgarth and Mr Love.
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BUS
NEWS
Attention: Parents whose children travel on a Country
Bus service (includes: Toolern Vale, Bacchus Marsh Melton via Exford, Bacchus Marsh via Golf Links –
Melton, Bacchus Marsh via Long Forest Road – Melton,
Exford, Hopetoun Park, Blakeville, Glenmore – Balliang,
Camerons Road, Bullengarook, Blackwood, Ballan and
Balliang East)
The Public Transport Victoria (PTV) School Bus Operation
Division has conducted a review of eligible students
travelling on school buses. They have advised that the
number of students registered on the network is less than
the actual number of students who are travelling.
As a result, PTV has advised us that only eligible students
who have registered and completed an Application for
Permission to Travel Form travel on the school bus. PTV
has noted that in the near future those students who are
not registered will not be able to travel on the return route
from school.
If you have not completed Application for Permission to
Travel Form for your child, please contact Kerryn Browne
in the Administration office.
Kerryn Browne
Bus Coordinator
Private Bus Service Reminder
Private bus services including all Werribee, Watergardens,
Caroline Springs, Cairnlea and Sunbury/Gisborne buses
are private bus services for students who live in the
Werribee, Watergardens, Caroline Springs, Sunbury and
Gisborne areas. Students who are not allocated a seat on
these bus routes are not permitted to travel on these
services at any time.
Late Bus Service
The late bus service is available from Monday to Thursday
which departs the school at 4.30pm. Students requiring
use of the late bus must put their name on the late bus list
in the Main Office by the end of lunch on the required
day. The size of the late bus is determined by daily
demand. If students fail to put their name on the late bus
list they will not be guaranteed a seat.
The cost of the Late Bus is $10.00 per trip and the fee will
be charged to your next terms fee account. Please note if
students place their name on the late bus list and do not
inform the office that they no longer need the service by
the end of the day the $10.00 fee will be charged to term
fees. A copy of the Late Bus timetable is available from the
Main Office.
Late Bus Service
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY PM:
4.30
Depart Bacchus Marsh Grammar
4.55
Coburns Central near Safeway Petrol Station
(Coburns Road, Melton)
5.10
Caroline Springs Boulevard (service rd just after
Chisholm Dr roundabout)
5.30
514 Derrimut Rd (Service Road between Rebecca
Prm and Baden Powell Drive)
5.35
Werribee Plaza (Corner Derrimut Rd and Baggott
Drive)
5.45
Werribee Railway Station
5.50
Corner Ballan Road and Whitton Grove
5.52
Corner Ballan Road and Manor Lakes Blvd
(Shopping Centre Bus Interchange)
ADMINISTRATION
NEWS
Changes to the Education Maintenance Allowance
From 1st January 2015, the government will provide extra
financial support directly to Victoria’s neediest schools.
This funding will replace the current provision of the
Education Maintenance Allowance which is directly paid to
parents. Parents will be unable to apply for the
Education Maintenance Allowance in 2015.
The funding will be allocated to eligible schools through
schools’ core operational funding mechanism, with the
neediest schools receiving the most funding. Not all
schools will be receiving funding in 2015. At this stage the
School has received no indication of what or if any funding
it will receive under the new arrangements.
The change to how money is distributed was required by
the funding agreement between the Commonwealth
Government and State Government to make sure Victorian
schools receive increased funding that will benefit all
students and, in particular, those from schools with
concentrated disadvantage.
The end of the EMA direct payments to parents will not
affect any other payment you may be receiving such as the
Schoolkids Bonus, which is provided directly to eligible
parents to assist with education costs.
If you have any questions about this change, please speak
to the School Principal.
School Early Leavers
A reminder to all students and parents: if a student is
required to leave school early for any reason, please ensure
that your child has a signed note in their diary. This note
must be sighted and counter signed by their Year Level
Coordinator or Teacher, Mr Richardson or Mrs O’Day.
Parents are required to arrange to meet their child at the
Main Office in order to sign out in the Early Leavers
Register.
Please note students are not permitted to have mobile
phones switched on during School hours.
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PFA
NEWS
Please NOTE secondhand items are now advertised on
the school website www.bmg.vic.edu.au/community
COMMUNITY
NEWS
Due to the fabulous support from the BMG Community
towards the Amart Loyalty Program the PFA will be
running a Christmas Raffles as their final fundraiser for
2014. Raffle books have been circulated to families of the
Junior school. Senior students may collect books from the
Main Administration Office.
BMG PFA 2014 Christmas Raffle
Tickets $1 each (book of 10)
Tickets to be returned by 5 December 2014 to the
BMG Administration Office.
Raffle drawn Monday 8 December 2014
Prizes include:
1st Prize - 50cm Nitro BMX bike
2nd Prize - 4x reading Cinemas voucher and candy store
voucher.
3rd &4th Prizes - $50 Amart sports voucher.
5th & 6th Prizes - Mixed sports ball hamper.
7th Prize - Indoor Mini basketball pro hoop and ball set.
8th Prize - 39" Boogie board and towel.
9th Prize - 37" Boogie board and towel.
10th Prize - Totem tennis set and slip n slide.
Sienna – One Step at a Time Race Night
Come along and be a part of this special event.
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Venue: St Bernard’s Parish Hall, Lerderderg Street,
Bacchus Marsh
Time: From 7.15pm
Tickets: Children 15-17 - $20.00 Adults - $50.00
To purchase tickets please contact
Brad on 0419 508 569
All proceeds go to Sienna’s wheelchair.
Special Guests on the night include footballers
Dyson Heppell and Brian Lake
Disclaimer: please note the school provides this newsletter space
to local community activity based businesses and does not have
an affiliation or endorse individual businesses.
The PFA is registered and now part of Amart sports loyalty
rewards program. Families shopping at Amart stores may
choose to nominate Bacchus Marsh Grammar as their
community group and the PFA will receive benefits
associated with this program.
UNIFORM SHOP
NEWS
“ON CAMPUS” TRADING HOURS
Mon & Fri: 12:30p.m. to 4:30p.m.
Wed: 8a.m. to 12noon
Bacchus Marsh Grammar “On Campus Shop”
Phone: 5367 4072
RUSHFORDS TRADING HOURS
Mon-Fri: 9a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Sat: 9a.m. to 1p.m.
Shop 3-5 Watton Arcade, 28 Watton Street, Werribee
Phone: 9741 3211 Fax: 9741 3155
Email: rushfords@noone.com.au
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St Bernard’s
Parish Fete
Saturday 15th November 2014
10am to 2pm
St Bernard’s Primary School Grounds
Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh
Stacks of Stalls!
Cakes, Toys, Books, Pre-Loved Clothes, Plants,
Mystery Jars, Lollies, Show Bags & More!
Loads of Attractions!
Chair-O-Plane, Race Cars, Animal Farm, Jumping Castle,
Spinning Wheel, Face Painting
And our Major Raffle with $5000 worth of Prizes!
Piles of Food!
Devonshire Tea, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs,
Hot Roast Rolls, Baked Potatoes, Tandoori Chicken Wraps,
Popcorn, Fairy Floss & Snow Cones!
Heaps of Entertainment!
Apple FM, SES, Talent Show, Calisthenics and Dance Displays
and very special guests— “The Waggles”, Father Christmas
and Elsa & Olaf from “Frozen”!!
SHIBUYA-BACCHUS MARSH GRAMMAR
HOST FAMILY PROFILE
Proposed Date of Visit: 10th – 22nd March 2015
##Japanese Student name: ________________________________________________
Please write clearly.
Surname
Father’s name
Address
Suburb
Mother’s name
Post code
Father’s Occupation
State
VICTORIA
Mobile/Work number
Mother’s Occupation
Mobile/Work number
Phone number (Hm)
Email address:
PARENT/S SIGNATURE:
Children living at home
Name
(Host child’s name first)
Age
Gender
Year level
at BMG
Interests/Hobbies/Job
Other general information.
Is there anyone else living with the family. (please circle)
YES/NO If YES please specify._______________
Will the student have his or her own room? (please circle)
YES/SHARE
Is there anyone in the family who smokes?(please circle)
YES/NO
OUTSIDE or INSIDE
Do you have pets? Dogs/cats/birds/fish/rabbits/horses/etc. (please circle relevant pet)
Where are they kept? (please circle)
OUTSIDE or INSIDE
Have you hosted before? (please circle)
YES/NO
Have you had a recent police check? (please circle)
YES/NO
Do you have a working with children check? (please circle)
YES/NO Number_____________________
How do you get to school? (please circle)
BUS
If by bus what is the name and/or color?
______________________
Do you have a preference for a male/female host student? (please circle)
CAR
MALE
WALK
FEMALE
Any further information that may be relevant?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
##To be filled in by the coordinator.
Thank you for your efforts. Michael Love
Please return form to Main Office. Thank you.
2014
2014
November VCE Unit 2 Exam Timetable 2014
Year 11 students only need to attend their exams and can study at home. The VCE Study Room will also be available for study.
Each exam has 15 minutes reading time.
Students are not permitted to leave the room before the finish time.
All Exams are in the W11, 12&13 unless shown otherwise
Tuesday 18th Nov
Wednesday 19th Nov
Thursday 20th Nov
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
9:00 – 11:45 am
English Exam
P. Buchanan – M1
G. Gainey – M1
M. Kirby – M4
B. Shannon – O23
C. Smith – O23
Biology
Business Management#
1:15 – 3:00 pm
12:45 – 3:00 pm
12:45 – 3:00 pm
HHD
Literature
Visual C & D*
Maths Methods1**
- M1
General Maths1*
A. Alweyn – M4
D. Hunter – M4
M. Grmusa – O23
D. Ogston – O23
S. Symes – O23
9:00 – 11:45 am
Chemistry
PE#
Dance#
Friday 21st Nov
9:00 – 11:45 am
Psychology
Physics
Media Studies#
Music Perf.* – Music1
History
GMSpec. Exam 1**
OES - Gym
12:45 – 3:00 pm
Art*
Economics
English Language
Legal Studies
* These exams are 90 min plus 15 min reading time.
** These exams are 60 min plus 15 min reading time.
# These exams are 120 min plus 15 min reading time.
Please Note: All classes for Years 8-12, 2015 will commence on Wednesday 26th November.
Monday 24th Nov
9:00 – 11:15 am
Accounting
Drama
Geography
Japanese – W13
D&T-Textiles*
12:45 – 3:00 pm
Food Technology
IT
GMSpec. Exam 2
Studio Art*
Tuesday 25th Nov
9:00 – 11:15 am
Maths Methods2
General Maths2*
12:45 – 3:00 pm
Env. Science
French – W13
Hospitality
Years 8, 9 and 10 Exam Timetable – Semester 2 2014
Each exam will take a double period with 5 minutes reading time and 80 minutes writing time.
Students are not permitted to leave the room before the finish time.
All Exams are in the Gym unless shown otherwise.
If a Year 10 student does not have an exam they are to be studying in their Tutor Group Rooms: P11,P12,P13,P14,P15 or P16
Wednesday 19th Nov
Period
1&2 Y8 Normal Classes
3&4
5&6
Thursday 20th Nov
Friday 21st Nov
Monday 24th Nov
Tuesday 25th Nov
Y8 Normal Classes
Y8 Normal Classes
Y8 Maths Exam
Y8 Normal Classes
Y9 Normal Classes
Y9 H & G Exam
Y9 Maths Exam
Y9 Normal Classes
Y9 Programme
Year 10
English
Year 10
Art Drawing & Painting
Advanced Fitness
Media Studies
Physics
VCD Design
Year 10
Maths Methods Exam 1
Year 10
Art Printing & Drawing
Extension Maths
Food & Consumer Science
Injury P & C
20th Century History
Year 10
Dance
English Language
Food for Serving
Global Health & Dev.
IT Games Prog. – O6
Y8 Normal Classes
Y8 Geography Exam
Y8 Science Exam
Y8 Normal Classes
Y8 LOTE Exam
Y9 English Exam
Y9 Normal Classes
Y9 Normal Classes and
LOTE Exams
Y9 Health Exam
Y9 Programme
Year 10
Study
Year 10
Biology
Year 10
Study
Year 10
Study
Year 10
The Business World
Y8 English Exam
Y8 Normal Classes
Y8 Normal Classes
Y8 Normal Classes
Y8 Normal Classes
Y9 Normal Classes
Y9 Science Exam
Y9 Normal Classes
Y9 Normal Classes
Y9 Programme
Year 10: Start at 12:45pm
OES 2
Year 10
Elite Sports
Global Sustainability
Textiles
Year 10
Art Sculpture & Ceramics
Exercise Physiology
French
Japanese
VCD Drawing
Year 10
Aus. & the Modern World
Aus. Politics Eco. & Legal
Music Perf. 2 – Mus 1
Chemistry
Year 10
Maths General
Maths Methods Exam 2