Issue 38 - Vermont Secondary College

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Issue 38
6 December 2012
Principal: Tony Jacobs
Assistant Principals: Mike Stevens,
Harry Ruff, Joanna Alexander
School Captains:
Stefan Nebl
Maddie Gange
Phone: 9873 1077
Student Absence: 8872 6338
Postal Address: PO Box 138,
Vermont Vic 3133
Website: www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au
DIARY DATES
7/12
8/12
10-19/12
10/12
11/12
12/12
13-19/12
13/12
20/12
Pre-Orientation Day
Second Hand Book Drop Off
8am-11am FLC
Second Hand Book & Uniform Sale
9am - 12noon FLC
Year 9 Alternate Program
Campion Booklists due at
General Office
Orientation Day - Year 7, 2013
Year 7 End of Year Disco
Years 7 & 8 Alternate Program
Collection of unsold books from
Second Hand Book Sale 9am-11am
& 7.30pm-8.30pm Senior Study Hall
Years 7 9 Presentation Assemblies &
Report Distribution Period 3 & 4
(Full School Uniform Required)
10.30am
Victorian School Term Dates 2013
Term 1: 29 January (teachers start) to 28 March
Term 2: 15 April to 28 June
Term 3: 15 July to 20 September
Term 4: 7 October to 20 December
Vermont Secondary College Dates:
General Office Opens Wednesday 23 January
Monday 28 January - Day in lieu for Australia Day
Tuesday 29 January - Staff Return – PD Day
Wednesday 30 January - Staff PD Day
Thursday 31 January – All students return
Principal’s Report
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND THANK YOU!
As Principal of Vermont Secondary College I
would like to take this opportunity to warmly thank
our students, staff (teaching and Education
Support), parents and guardians for their ongoing
commitment to our education program and to the
numerous co-curricular programs, many of which
have been highlighted in the weekly newsletter
throughout 2012.
2013 will see the implementation of our new
Strategic Plan 2013 – 2016 which, once finalised,
will be available on the College website.
Throughout 2012, along with community
consultation, we have been developing our new
Strategic Plan. I thank all that have been involved
in this review process and look forward to further
consolidating Vermont Secondary College as an
outstanding school while continuing to implement
refinements which will assist us to further improve
learning outcomes for students.
As always with the writing of the 2013 Annual
Implementation Plan (AIP) and in line with our
four year College Strategic Plan, we will continue
to review our learning and teaching approaches to
ensure that our students have maximum
opportunities to achieve to the best of their ability.
I would like to thank the parents and staff on the
College Council for all their advice and support
throughout 2012. In particular I would like to
acknowledge Mark Swiney, Council President
and Sandra Green, Vice President for all their
work and strong support of the College. Thank
you also to the College community - I am always
extremely appreciative of the hard work,
commitment, dedication and skills of our College
community that assist so much, and so readily, in
supporting such a large educational institution.
Finally a reminder about a few crucial dates for
the start of the 2013 school year:
VSC DATES 2013
General Office Opens Wednesday 23 January
Monday 28 January - day in lieu for Australia Day
Tuesday 29 January - Staff Return – PD Day
Wednesday 30 January - Staff PD Day
Thursday 31 January – All students return
On behalf of the Principal team – Joanna
Alexander, Harry Ruff, Mike Stevens and myself, I
would like to wish all our students, parents/
guardians and staff members a very happy,
relaxing and enjoyable Christmas and an
enriching and safe New Year!
FINAL VERMONT COLLEGE NEWS FOR 2012
Thank you to all contributors to our weekly
newsletter during the 2012 school year. The
College newsletter is a vital link with students and
parents to ensure that the community is well
informed about College events. The newsletter is
vital in ensuring that the many activities and
events involving our students are publicised and
celebrated.
Our Newsletter, including back copies, is
available on our website. If you prefer the VSC
Newsletter can be emailed to you and you can
sign up for this via the College website. For many
parents this is a more reliable way of receiving the
Newsletter and ensures you receive it on time
rather than it being lost in the bottom of the school
bag!
We welcome feedback about the Vermont
College News as well as ideas for improvement.
We encourage you to let us know of any
newsworthy events in 2013 where students have
achieved outside of the school as well as within
the College. Finally, a special thank you to Jan
Hindmarsh, Kay Clements, Monika Ridley and
Donald Hew for all their work throughout the year
in getting the newsletter out on time every
Thursday to the College community!
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GREAT VICTORIAN BIKE RIDE RETURNS
A huge thank you to Donna Marshall, Wolfgang Borutta and the
three parent riders/helpers – Janet Gilchrist-Hansen, Vince Maida
and Peter Buszko for participating in the 2012 Great Victorian Bike
Ride on Friday 23 November to Sunday 2 December and supporting
the fifteen Years 7 – 10 students for the 600 kilometres starting in
Lakes Entrance and finishing on Phillip Island.
There will be a full report of the ride in the newsletter early in 2013.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEX MORGAN
Cycling - 2013 Oceania Track Championships - Wednesday 28
November 2012
Australia have cleaned up on the opening night of the 2013 Oceania
Track Championships winning eight of a possible 12 gold medals up
for grabs at the Adelaide Super-Drome. In the men’s pursuit team the
Australian quartet of Miles Scotson (SA), Alexander Morgan (VIC),
Mitchell Mulhern (QLD) and newly crowned Subaru National Road
Series winner Luke Davison (SA) posted a time of 4:02.106 to claim
gold over New Zealand’s Cameron Karwowski, Dylan Kennett,
Hayden McCormick and Pieter bulling who finished in 4:10.324 with
silver.
"This win is a great stepping stone for us as a group," said Victoria's
Alex Morgan, who claimed the team pursuit junior world title in August
with Scotson, Jack Cummings and Tirian McManus.
Just prior to the race, London Olympian Alex Edmondson was forced
to withdraw after being struck with food poisoning on the eve of the
championships. Despite the loss, the newly formed team looked very
much the part on the track as they powered to the title.
"Like the women it's the first time we have raced together and we had
a good smooth ride coming in at 4.02 - that is just fantastic,” Morgan
added.
Cycling - 2013 Oceania Track Championships - Thursday 29
November 2012
Australia's dominance on the track continued with all seven gold
medals going to the home team on day two of the 2013 Oceania Track
Championships at the Adelaide Super-Drome.
In the men’s individual pursuit it was senior debutant Alex Morgan
(VIC) who claimed his second gold for the event.
Morgan took the men’s individual pursuit title (4:22:783) over New
South Welshman Caleb Ewan (4:23:200) and Queensland’s Mitchell
Mulhurn (4:25:056), in what he describes as a milestone win in his
career.
"This was an extremely important win for me - getting one against
Caleb (Ewan) is a big ask,” said Morgan following his win in the men’s
team pursuit on the opening night of the championships. "I wasn't sure
how I would perform as I have done a lot of racing in the past two
days, but after my warm up I felt ready. It was pretty much head down
and go as hard as I could, I just ignored Caleb and half way through
the race I couldn't even look at the clock. I knew I had to just keep
pushing to get the result and I couldn’t’ be happier right now,” the
junior world champion said.
These two races are exceptional results for Alex winning for the first
time in the men’s open division. Well done Alex on a fantastic
achievement!
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A REMINDER - YEAR 10 PRESENTATION EVENING
The Year 10 Presentation Evening takes place tonight - on Thursday 6
December in the Mitcham Baptist Church hall at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm
start until approximately 8:30pm.
This short evening is a celebration of students’ education before
entering VCE or alternate pathways.
VSC - LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE IN YEARS 8 TO 9 FOR 2013
For 2013 Vermont Secondary College has limited places available for
students in Years 8 to 9. If you are aware of a family that may be
considering a move then please have them contact our Registrar,
Sherryn Davies on 9873-1077.
VERMONT SECONDARY COLLEGE - ADVANCE NOTICE
COUNCIL REQUESTED LEVIES 2013
College Council is again offering a discount for prompt payment of the
Essential Education Items charge and it is recommended that families
budget accordingly to enable them to take full advantage of this
discount opportunity.
College Council endeavours to keep costs as low as possible whilst
providing an educational program which meets the high standards
expected by our College community. Parent contributions supplement
State Government funding to provide high quality programs as
determined by College Council.
The overwhelming support of parents has been a feature in making
this College one of which to be proud.
Essential Education Items Charge 2013
*Discounted rate $455 per student (all year levels 7 – 12)
Alternatively
$490 per student (all year levels 7 – 12)
*The discounted rate will be applicable to any full payment received
within 30 days of the date of the first invoice – (this invoice will be
issued by mid February 2013)
Parents in receipt of the Education Maintenance Allowance can elect,
when completing their EMA form, to Direct Deposit their payment to
the school, to be held as credit which can then be used towards
education expenses.
Library Fund Voluntary Family Donation 2013 (Tax Deductible)
$85.00 per family
Building Fund Voluntary Family Donation 2013 (Tax Deductible)
$85.00 per family
We thank you for your support in ensuring that Vermont Secondary
College continues to remain one of the very best Secondary Colleges
in the State, providing an excellent educational and social environment
for your child and hope that you will be able to take full advantage of
the discount offered on the Essential Education Items Charge
Should you require any further information please contact the
Business Manager, Mrs Pam Brutovic on 8872 6316.
Tony Jacobs
Principal
SCHOOL COMMUNITY NEWS
DUE DATES FOR PAYMENT AND RETURN OF FORMS FOR UPCOMING EXCURSIONS/CAMPS
DUE DATE
EXCURSION/CAMP
COST
DATE OF EXCURSION
29 November
Year 9 PEP3 Program
$26
3 - 7 December
3 December
Form Group 8.7 Excursion
$25
6 December
REMINDER
When Paying your account by Direct Debit please ensure that you use your Reference Code and advise what the payment is for.
Eg. AAA0001/Camp, Levies or Name of Excursion
Year 8 Boys Immunisation cards to be returned ASAP
DID YOU MAKE THIS PAYMENT
Payment was also made on 12 November for $480.00
No family details or students ID was provided.
MONDAY 10 DEC to FRIDAY 14 DEC
Monday
If you think this payment is yours
please contact Norma Cox on 8872 6336
Tuesday
Wednesday
VCE Student Newspaper
Subscriptions 2013
VCE Students wanting to subscribe to The Age newspaper in 2013 can
access the 2013 Education Products at
http://education.theage.com.au
The following options are available….
Thursday
Friday
Claire Van Horik, Anne Bowkelt, Jenny Hansen,
Michelle McDonald, Bob, Christine Watt
Shirley Chen, Amanda Davis, Yumi Tomonari,
Helen Pearce
Julie Morris, Rhonda Caddaye, Vicki Dod, Helen
Traiforos, Sandra Sievwright
Sue Chamberlain, Jodii Chau, Kate Riddle, Lauri
Tresise, Luti, Helen, Faith Orchard
Shirley Chen, Christine Jamison, Maureen
Spencer, Robyn Sedgman
IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR YOUR DUTY
PLEASE CONTACT SALLY IN THE
CANTEEN ON 8872 6330
$30 Digital Subscription (single user)
The Age Digital Edition - a digital replica of The Age available 7 days a
week until December 20, 2013. Plus FREE entry to The Age VCE and
Careers Expo.
PLEASE
BRING
YOUR
CAPS
BY
TUESDAY
11
DECEMBER
$39 Print Subscription (school delivery)
Students can enjoy The Age delivered to school Monday to Friday plus
FREE entry to The Age VCE and Careers Expo.
MEMORABILIA FOR SALE
These items can be purchased at the General Office.
VSC Ritchies IGA Community Benefit Card Program
Please do not forget to use your Ritchie’s Card.
Cards can be obtained from the General Office.
Pauls Milk will contribute 10c per cap for every cap
collected.
This promotion will be finishing at the end of the
year so please bring in your caps and place in the box
near the General Office by Tuesday 11 December.
VSC Bakers Delight – ‘Dough Raiser’
Present your card at Bakers Delight in Brentford
Square each time you make a purchase.
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VSC SPORTS REPORT
VSC MUSIC NEWS
On Thursday 22 November the Year 8 Boys Cricket team travelled to
Officer to play against McKinnon College in the State Semi Final.
We lost the toss and were sent out to field. Our opening bowler Damien Tuvey bowled well and took 2 wickets. Ben Joseph our second
change bowler came on and took two quick wickets. At the end of the
innings the opposition made 137 and we were in for a big run chase.
Our opening batsmen Ben Joseph and Matt Stewart got us off to a
good start and we were no wicket down after 10 overs and had managed about 45 runs. In the 12th over Stewie was cleaned up with a
good ball and was out for a very solid 38. In came Aristotle Papailiadis and we needed to get a bit of a wriggle on if we wanted to win
this one. Unfortunately for Ari he was gone for a duck. I then came
out to the middle to join Benny and he was gone within an over with a
score of 13 runs. I was then joined by Jackie Breteler and we put on
a solid 20 before he was out. Then in came the man who hadn’t
scored a run in 4 games - Matt Sevior. He came in in the last over
and we needed a whopping 34 runs. I said to him " Matt make sure we
don’t go out and we are still here at the end." So on the second ball of
the over I got caught behind for 16 and Matt finished the game 2 not
out and let me know about it at the end of the game. In the end I think
we were about 20 runs short.
Well done to the boys for getting through to the finals two years in a
row. Thank you to Michael Downes and "THE" Konrad Bendrups
for assisting with the coaching. Billo for driving the bus down the highway and being a good mascot.
But on behalf of the Year 8 Boys Cricket team we would like to thank
Mr Henderson (Hendo) for taking us to State two years in a row.
SOME IMPORTANT DATES:
Jack Morrison
Year 8 Cricket captain
The final Instrumental Music lessons will happen on
Wednesday 14 December and an alternative program
will take place after this time.
As the end of the year approaches, the Music Department is
beginning to plan for 2013.
We would like to remind all music students to have their re-enrolment
forms into the Music Office by Friday 7 December in order to secure
your spot in next years’ program.
All forms will be available from the Music Centre Office.
Students that have hired an instrument during 2012 will need to return
their instrument to the music office by Friday 7 December for
maintenance. These instruments will be available again for hire next
year.
Finally, we would like to encourage our music students to apply for
our new Musical Excellence and Specialist Instrument Scholarships
for 2013.
Jeremy Shannon
Instrumental Music & Performance Leader
Does your
child like to
sing?
THE AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest mixed voice
children’s choirs, the ACC provides outstanding musical
tuition for boys and girls aged 7-18 years under the
direction of outstanding staff.
Vermont Secondary College does not endorse
the product or services of any advertisements,
paid or unpaid, printed in this newsletter
This Newsletter is available on the
Vermont Secondary College Website at
www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au
MELBOURNE WATER STORAGE
as of 5 December 2012
Thomson Dam (by far our biggest water storage)
Total of all Dams in Melbourne
4
76.4%
81.2%
THE CHOIR IS CURRENTLY HOLDING
AUDITIONS FOR ENTRY IN 2013
Auditions for all age groups will be held on
SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER, 2012
from 1.30pm – 6pm
Venue: Mount View Uniting Church, Mitcham
(Cnr Whitehorse Rd and Doncaster East Rd)
Audition bookings http://www.trybooking.com/CEHU
Ph: 9873 0277 Email: [email protected]
All enquiries welcome!
Visit our website: www.theacc.com.au
University of New South Wales
ICAS Competitions
Earlier this year some of our keen English students completed the University of New South Wales ICAS English, Writing and Spelling
competitions. Our students achieved excellent results across all three competitions. Out of 198 participants, 66 received credits (top 15
percent), 44 received distinctions (top 10 percent) and 12 received high distinctions (top 1 percent). Some students achieved these
fantastic results across two or even three of the competitions.
In particular, Arman Riazati of Year 8 and Dedry Erng of Year 9 are to be congratulated. These students were awarded the UNSW
Medals for their year level in the Writing Competition. This is an outstanding result which means that they achieved the highest score in
the State – truly remarkable. It is important to note that we have never had multiple medal winners across two year levels before so it
really is a demonstration of the high calibre students who attend VSC.
The students receiving distinctions and high distinctions attended a celebratory luncheon during which they were acknowledged for their
achievements.
Due to high number of certificates, all were handed out by classroom English teachers in the last week.
You should all be very proud of your achievements in the competitions and we look forward to some more fantastic results next year.
Congratulations!
Ms Mills and Mr Dixon
High Distinction English
Year 7
Lawrence Chen
Year 8
Monique Cook
Michelle Huang
Rachel Watt
Jarrod Clay Montgomery
High Distinction Writing
Year 7
Leilani Wang
Jenny Yang
Year 8
Arman Riazati - Medal
William Lim
Desirel Ng
Year 9
Dedry Erng - Medal
Victoria Freeman
Distinction English
Year 7
Stacy Chan
Nicholas De Voil
Markus Ernst
Emily Lim
Hugo Morgan
Kevin Pan
Sally Song
Rebecca Toose
Jessica Tran
Leilani Wang
Sitian Wang
Tahlia Webb
Jenny Yang
Madison Young
Year 8
Nikki Doan
Da-Hoon Kim
David Lim
Ben Maher
Arman Riazati
Zi En Tan
Jennifer Ye
Year 9
Michelle Clifford
Distinction Writing
Year 7
Stacy Chan
Phuong Ho
Sally Song
Rebecca Toose
Julian Yeoh
Year 8
Sophie Argyle
Nicola Bail
Stephen Bottrell
Nikki Doan
Kate Fergusson
Da-Hoon Kim
James Li
Declan O’Reilly
Courtney Robotham
Anthea Valanidas
Amandeep Virk
Rachel Watt
Year 9
Kate Anderson
Amy Norton
Joseph Schubert
Distinction Spelling
Year 7 ONLY
Cameron Spendlove
Jenny Yang
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2012 ICAS STATE CHAMPIONS
It was with greatest pleasure that I had the privilege of attending this year’s ICAS Medal
Presentation Ceremony on Saturday 24 November to see three of our students awarded with
medals for attaining the highest score in the State at their year level in the International
Competitions and Assessments for Schools conducted by the University of New South Wales.
The venue was abuzz with excitement as proud parents and teachers celebrated with the students
their success.
Sixty seven Victorian students were awarded medals in the competitions this year. Arman Riazati
(Year 8) and Dedrey Erng (Year 9) both received medals for the Writing Competition. Alwin
Wang (Year 11) received a medal for the Mathematics Competition. Alwin was also
acknowledged on the day as being one of 16 recipients this year to have been awarded a medal in
a previous year.
Arman Riazati, Alwin Wang and Dedrey Erng
On behalf of the Vermont Secondary School community, I would like to congratulate
Arman, Dedrey and Alwin on their outstanding achievements.
Mary Zervos
Mathematics Program Coordinator
2012 MATHEMATICS RESULTS
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
On Thursday 4 August, fifty-eight of our keenest mathematicians from Years 7 to 12 sat the Australian Mathematics Competition. It is the
biggest Mathematics Competition open to all students, attracting well over 400,000 students from all around Australia and neighbouring countries.
Congratulations to the following Vermont students:
Year 7 High Distinctions
Ranked in the top 2% in Victoria
Julian Yeoh
Year 7
Year 7 Distinctions
Year 7 Credit
Ranked in the top 50% in Victoria
Darcy Kohlman
Yoojung Jeong
Fabien Wan
Veralynn Ang
Ranked in the top 15% in Victoria
Jiwon Lee
Jake Caddaye
Timothy Dempsey
Shwet Patel
Nathan Faulkner
James Yang
Year 9
Year 9 Distinctions
Ranked in the top 15% in Victoria
Alex Niehof
Michael Leask
Tyler Drew-Jack
Year 10 Distinctions
Year 8
Year 8 High Distinctions
Ranked in the top 2% in Victoria
Michelle Huang
Zi-En Tan
Ranked in the top 15% in Victoria
Sophia Zhao
Tanveernath Rosunee
Jiamin Zheng
Year 9 Credit
Ranked in the top 50% in Victoria
Ujjwal Chaudhry
Jakob Smith
Glen Au
Samantha Howell
Lily Li
Shrey Mehta
Tyler Mackay
Year 10
Year 10 Credit
Ranked in the top 50% in Victoria
Angelina Ho
Damita Prakash
Evangeline Wong
Year 8 Distinctions
Ranked in the top 15% in Victoria
Nikki Doan
Warrick Liebler
Luke Newbegin
Da-Hoon Kim
Jennifer Ye
Arman Riazati
Rachel Wong
Sharma Arthur
Kiran Castellino
Monique Cooke
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Year 8 Credit
Ranked in the top 50% in Victoria
Jason Chau
Joshua Wong
Audriana Arifin
Maksis Darzins
Desirel Ng
David Lim
Simon Zhu
Nicholas Hew
Year 11
Year 11 High Distinctions
Ranked in the top 5% in Victoria
Alwin Wang
Luke Newbegin won the Prudence Award
for the school’s highest number of consecutive
correct responses starting from question 1.
ICAS MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
The ICAS University of New South Wales Mathematics Competition was conducted on Tuesday 14 August. This year we had 75 participants.
Each year, the organisers of the competition award medals to students who have achieved the highest score in their year level in the State and
judged to be sufficiently meritorious. Alwin Wang was awarded this year’s Victorian Mathematics Medallist for Year 11. Alwin has previously
received the medal as a Year 7 student. Alwin was presented with his medal on Saturday 24 November at a special awards ceremony to
celebrate and acknowledge academic achievement at the highest level . On behalf of the Vermont Secondary School community, I would like to
congratulate Alwin on this outstanding achievement.
Congratulations to the following students:
Year 7 High Distinctions
Ranked in the top 1% in Victoria
Kevin Pan
Emily Lim
Year 7 Distinctions
Ranked in the top 10% in Victoria
Shwet Patel
Nathan Faulkner
Sally Song
Blake Dobay
Timothy Dempsey
Maxwell Hendrianto
Jake Caddaye
Jenny Yang
Leilani Wang
Year 7 Credit
Ranked in the top 35% in Victoria
Jiwon Lee
Julian Yeoh
Fabien Wan
James Yang
Matthew Aeschlimann
Rebecca Xu
Nather Truong
Mehak Chadha
Year 8 High Distinctions
Ranked in the top 1% in Victoria
Arman Riazati
Zi-En Tan
Jennifer Ye
Luke Newbegin
James Li
Year 8 Distinctions
Ranked in the top 10% in Victoria
Stephen Bottrell
Audriana Arifin
Michelle Huang
David Lim
Tina Shi
Warrick Liebler
Maksis Darzins
Rachel Wong
Year 8 Credit
Ranked in the top 35% in Victoria
Nikki Doan
William Lim
Joshua Wong
Jason Chau
Sharma Arthur
Desirel Ng
Nicholas Hew
Sharlene Lee
Year 9 Distinctions
Ranked in the top 10% in Victoria
Jakob Smith
Michael Leask
Alex Niehof
Shrey Mehta
Ujjwal Chaudhry
Year 9 Credit
Ranked in the top 35% in Victoria
Jason Chan
Sam Brown
Year 10 High Distinctions
Ranked in the top 1% in Victoria
Sophia Zhao
Year 10 Distinctions
Ranked in the top 10% in Victoria
Nathan Bullen
Dmitry Kulshitshky
Year 10 Credit
Ranked in the top 35% in Victoria
Angelina Ho
Damita Prakash
Carmen Zheng
Year 11 High Distinctions
Ranked in the top 1% in Victoria
Alwin Wang – Medallist (attained the
highest score in Victoria)
Year 11 Distinctions
Ranked in the top 10% in Victoria
Stanley Chan
Year 11 Credit
Ranked in the top 35% in Victoria
Georgia Russell
Zi Yiang Huang
Year 12 Credit
Ranked in the top 35% in Victoria
Vivian Chau
MATHEMATICS
CHALLENGE FOR YOUNG
AUSTRALIANS
The Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians is a major
problem solving event run by the Australian Mathematics Trust
whose mission is to enable students to achieve their full potential
in mathematics. It provides an opportunity for talented students
and other students who enjoy mathematics, to meet the challenge
of a number of in-depth yet accessible problems and to develop
their problem solving skills.
Students that accept to do the Challenge are given 3 weeks to
solve 6 mathematical problems. To achieve success students
must demonstrate higher order thinking skills and be able to
communicate their results in both a logical and mathematical
sense. Twelve students from Vermont Secondary College took up
the Challenge this year.
Alex Niehof (Year 9), Jakob Smith (Year 9) and Dmitry
Kulshitsky (Year 10) received High Distinctions. Both Alex and
Jakob presented solutions that attained perfect scores. Michael
Leask (Year 9) received a Distinction, whilst Stephen Bottrell
(Year 8) and Zi-En Tan (Year 8) received Credit Certificates.
REAL MATHS IN ACTION DAY
Fifteen of our senior mathematics students attended the Real
Maths in Action Day. The event is hosted by The University of
Melbourne once every two years. Whilst two teams competed in
the Mathematics in Industry and Technology Challenge which
involved solving an optimisation problem, the other two teams
competed in the Short Problem Solving Competition.
Congratulations to Edmund Cheng, Dmitry Kulshitsky, Jayden
MacDowell and Allen Ving in placing first in this statewide
competition.
Mary Zervos
Mathematics Program Coordinator
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