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Thursday 26th February
Newsletter No.4
Principal’s Chat:
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Members of the College Community
Congratulations to the students of Baynton House for their convincing victory in the pool
at the House Swimming Sports last Wednesday. Lauriston House held onto second place
followed by Campaspe and Coliban. I was very pleased to see the level of participation in
the sports by those who attended as well as the way that students conducted themselves
on the day and supported their Houses and friends.
Ms. Sharpe’s novelty events were another hit on the day with large numbers of students
competing in the various novelty events both in and out of the pool. Many students
dressed up for the day and competed in the annual Fashions on the Field with a group of
Lauriston students (dressed as corn chips) taking out the honors. Congratulations to our VCAL students for again
running the BBQ and raising $500.00 towards the College Carnival at the end of term. Mr Donker’s chess competition
was again a popular activity on the day with many students competing hotly for house points.
My thanks go out to all the staff and students involved in the sports as well as to the number of parents who came
along to spectate and to help out. In particular, my thanks go to Ms Bieshaar for organizing and running her first major
sporting competition.
As you will be aware, we recently called for nominations for our 2015
School Council. At the close of nominations, we had three nominations
for the three parent representative positions: Darryl Durham, Julie
McLaren and Miles Dacre. Congratulations to them all and I declare
them duly elected.
We also had two nominations for the two staff positions: Anwyn
Chapman and Pam Macdonald. Congratulations to them both and I
declare them both duly elected.
My thanks go out to all our nominees for putting themselves forward
and I look forward to the first sitting of the new school council on the
12th March.
Mark Ridgeway, Principal
ridgeway.mark.m@edumail.vic.au
Above: Students at the recent swimming sports
proudly show their well-earned 1st place ribbons
Parents - we have a dedicated phone number to report student absence
If your child is going to be absent please call 03 5421 1195 and leave a message.
College Captains Message
What a tremendous return to the 2015 school year it
has been!
Well done to red house- Baynton for winning last
week’s swimming sports. The day turned out to be a
great success despite the horrible weather. It was very
exciting to see students and teachers dressed up in
their house colours, and also the level of participation
from the students in the swimming and novelty
events was just fantastic! We are hoping to see an
even greater level of participation from the students
at the athletics day.
This year our school is again planning on running
another carnival which is now well underway with the
help of the VCAL and Community Services students
and also the student leadership team. We are still
looking for volunteers to help make the event become
a great success. We are also encouraging the talented
students of Kyneton Secondary to participate in the
talent show that will be held during the school
carnival, so if you can sing, dance, do a magic trick or
have some freakishly amazing talent don’t be afraid to
showcase your ingenious capabilities at the talent
show, the worst you could do is win!
Sheryn Rao-College Captain
UPCOMING EVENTS
February
2015
Thursday 26th
Student Photo Day
March
2015
Monday 2nd
Interschool Summer Sports
Intermediate
Wednesday 4th-6th
Year 7 Camp
Friday 6th
Interschool Summer Sports
Year 7
Monday 9th
Labour Day Holiday
Tuesday 10th
Z Club Meeting
Rm 17 at 1.02pm
Live 4 Life Launch
Sacred Heart
Wednesday 11th
Thursday 12th
School Council Meeting
Friday 13th
Division Swimming
Monday 16th
Interschool Summer Sports
Year 8
Wednesday 18th
House Athletics
Tuesday 24th
Region Swimming
Wednesday 25th
Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday 27
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Friday 27th
School Carnival
End of School
2.30pm
It’s that time of year again when we get excited about
the KSC annual CARNIVAL. Last year was a great
success and we are hoping to go just that bit further
to make this year’s carnival even better!
We all know when planning such an event it takes
time and effort, so we are asking for parent
involvement in this fantastic event that brings pride
into our school and allows the students to have a blast
on the last day of term 1. If you are interested please
contact Amanda Summers via email
summers.amanda.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Any involvement would be greatly appreciated.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Above: It was all fun and games at the 2014 Carnival
Please see the following page for your expression of
interest form
KSC Carnival Day 2015
To Get involved in the Kyneton secondary college
carnival 2015!!
After the great success of the KSC Carnival in term one last year, we would like an even bigger and better
carnival this year!
We are inviting parents and students who would like to help with the carnival to submit an
expression of interest using the form below.
The carnival is scheduled for Friday 27th March 2015, the last day of term one.
Carnival Vision
To increase pride in the school by holding an annual whole school event that celebrates the school
community. The school carnival is a vibrant event that involves students, teachers, parents and community
organisations. The aim of this event is to build strong ongoing connections within the school and the wider
community, and to engage students in an holistic positive experience. In keeping with the school’s vision,
the carnival is intended to help develop and improve school spirit, and to improve how students and
teachers feel as a whole, as well as increase engagement within the school. It is also important that
everyone has fun!
Expression of Interest to help with KSC Carnival 2015
Name: ………………………………………………………. Parent / Student (please circle)
Contact: …………………………………………………….
Please submit this form to the school office.
Year level/phone no. for parents
Swimming Sports
The college swimming sports held recently at the Woodend
swimming pool was a huge success this year. Regardless of the
overcast weather many of our students got in the pool and
exhibited their talents and earned well deserved points for their
house.
This year Baynton took the cup again for the swimming sports,
proving that participation in the pool and determination is the key
to getting the most points. Many additional points were also picked up
through our extra activities such as our “thought sports” Chess Competition,
the Fashions on the Field and student helper roles.
The final house points totals:
Baynton 1256 pts
Lauriston 1100 pts
Campaspe 876 pts
Coliban
521 pts
We would like to make special mention of the outstanding
achievements of the following students as the individual
champions for each of their age groups.
 U/13 Female: Zoe Argueso, Campaspe – 52 pts
 U/13 Male: Liam Hale, Baynton – 50 pts
 U/14 Female: Natasha McIntyre, Coliban - 60pts
 U/14 Male: Quinn Starcevic, Baynton – 36 pts
 U/15 Female: Chloe Maonaigh, Baynton – 30 pts
 U/15 Male: Matthew Rice, Baynton – 70 pts
 U/16 Female: Emily Doerr-Rolley, Campaspe - 70pts
 U/16 Male: Toby Sims, Campaspe – 53 pts
 U/17 Female: Frances Noonan, Baynton – 60 pts
 U/17 Male: Lachlan Henson, Baynton – 44 pts
 U/21 Female: Cristina Ciotti, Coliban – 48 pts
 U/21 Male: Shannon Rooth, Baynton - 72pts
Article from the Past
HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESSES
The Kyneton High School successes at the recent annual examinations have been made available and are as follows:
Bookkeeping, Grade 1.
Pass Credit: - Florence Chase, 75.
Pass: - Jean Kennedy, 60; William Rowan, 60; Gordon Musgrove, 62; Thomas Linklater, 61; Howell Rollinson, 60;
Lindsay McDonald, 64; Herbert Martine, 73; Donald Hookey, 61.
Bookkeeping, Grade 11.
Pass Credit: - Jean Fincher, 93; George Davies, 85; Walter Hooppell, 77.
Advanced. Pass Credit: - Florence Baxter, 95; Helen Ham, 91; Allan Fleischer, 78.
Typewriting:
Advanced, Pass Credit: - Jean Fincher, Allan Robb.
Pass: - Archie Middlemiss, Allan Fleischer, Helen Ham.
Commercial Correspondence. Grade 1.
Pass Credit: - Jean Kennedy, 75; Ivy Trimble, 76; Florence Chase, 78.
Pass: - Irene Bogg, 71; Gordon Musgrove, 50; William Rowan, 71; Thomas Linklater, 53; Donald Hookey, 74; Howell
Rollinson, 67; Charles Telford, 71; Herbert Martine, 64; Lindsay McDonald, 54.
Kyneton Guardian 25th January 1923.
Conveyance Allowance Applications
The conveyance allowance is a form of financial assistance to help families in rural and regional Victoria with the cost
of transporting their children to their nearest appropriate school/campus. The conveyance allowance is available to
eligible students travelling by public transport, private car and private bus. The conveyance allowance is also
available to eligible students whose nearest school is not serviced by a free school bus.
To be eligible, a student must
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attend their nearest government or non-government school/campus appropriate to their year level at which
admission is permissible
reside outside Melbourne’s metropolitan conveyance boundary
reside 4.8km or more by the shortest practicable route from that school/campus attended
reside 4.8km or more by the shortest practicable route from the school bus stop
be of school age (5 to 18 years old at time of application) and reside in Victoria.
If you think you may be eligible for conveyance allowance, please contact Tracey Madden before Wednesday,
March 4, 2015.
Tracey Madden
Business Manager
Kyneton Secondary College
madden.tracey.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
Ph: 5421 1100
Community News
Lost Trade Fair
Kyneton Primary
and
Tylden Primary
Looking for Volunteers
Kyneton Primary and Tylden
Primary are coordinating some
old fashioned games at the Lost
Trades Fair on 7th and 8th
March.
We require helpers on both days
to cover the 11am - 1pm shift
and the 1pm - 3pm shift.
Volunteers and their immediate
family will receive free entry into
the event.
For further information, please
contactKate Coleman
Kyneton Business Manager the
Local – Heart of the Highlands on
0404 205 144. kate@tlnews.com.au
Camellia Friends – Support in Grief
Camellia Friends aims to provide a place where people who are experiencing grief can
come together in a safe and understanding environment.
It’s a place to acknowledge the feelings of grief and loss you experience when someone
you love has died and be aware that you are not alone.
Camellia Friends is open to anyone who has experienced grief and loss and who would like to gather with
others to share their experience or just find a place where your own feelings can be acknowledged.
Camellia Friends meet monthly during the year at the Kyneton RSL Meeting Room and everyone is
welcome. It is free and there is no obligation to come to every meeting - just see how you feel.
It is a place to share thoughts, feelings and experiences or just listen, the choice is yours. There is usually a
monthly focus topic so there is the opportunity to hear how others are moving through their grief.
At our next gathering we will talk about going through and sorting those personal belongings and
mementos after someone had died. Our next meeting will be held at the Kyneton RSL Meeting Room.
Monday March 2nd at 5pm & Monday April 13th at 5pm
Please feel free to invite others to join us, wherever they are on their grief journey. Everyone is welcome If
you have any questions or concerns please contact Camellia friends by email
camelliafriends@gmail.com.au or phone Liz on 54221264 or Joy on 54221718.
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to be able to:
Learn what it's like to live in another country?
Learn a new language and experience a different culture.
If you are in years 9, 10 or 11 now
Rotary Youth Exchange can offer this and more.
Contact; Vanda Mullen, ph 0408 109 368
www.rotaryyouthexchangeaustralia.com.au
Now Accepting Applicants for 2016
Rotary Youth Exchange!
Are you a Year 9, 10 or 11 student? You may qualify as a
Rotary Youth Exchange Student and have the opportunity to
live and study in Germany, France Sweden, Finland,
Denmark, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Hungary, Norway, Spain,
Poland or USA.
The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is a unique opportunity
for students to experience the culture of a new country, to
learn a new language and develop new friendships.
Applications are now being accepted and close on Thursday
nd
2 April 2015. Students must be under the age of 18 years,
st
as at 1 January in the year of departure.
Further information is available from www.rotaryyouthexchangeaustralia.com.au
BOLD in association with Karen
Starkiss are presenting an evening
seminar on Monday 16th March for
families
at the Catholic
Education
Office on how to
Support your child with Dyslexia or
other Learning Difficulties in Upper
Primary or Secondary School.
Time: Arrive 6:30pm for a 6:45pm Start
Where: Catholic Education Centre, 120
Hargreaves St Bendigo
Cost: $10 per family
Complete the registration form located at
www.bold.org.au
Enquiries: - email info@bold.org.au
Information: Judy 0408 312 027
Booking: Jenene 5434 3922
JUNIOR SOCCER
JUNIORSOCCER
Kyneton District Soccer Club Junior training will
commence next week on the following days at
Barkly Square Kyneton,
Under 15/16, Monday 23rd at 5.00pm
Under 13/14, Thursday 26th at 5.30pm
Under 12
Tuesday 24th at 5.30pm
Under 15/16 Girls Thursday 26th at 5.30pm
Under 12,13 & 14 Girls Thursday 26at5.30pm
All present and intending players
are asked to attend
or contact Ron Cole on 0411289717.