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DSC Newsletter Edition 38 - Moodle
drouin secondary college news SECONDARY COLLEGE DATE: FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2016 PAGE 2 EDITION: 38 e n r u o b l e M 12 Year Experience We value: Achievement, Respect, Commitment, Community Deb Gentle Acting Principal’s Report 2016 has begun very positively. It has been exciting to welcome new students and families to our College community. We look forward to building a strong partnership with all parents this year in with the aim of supporting the success of our students in their learning and personal growth. KEY CONTACTS WELCOME TO NEW STAFF POSITION Principal (Acting) Assistant Principal Yr 7 (Acting) Assistant Principal Yr 8 -9 Assistant Principal Yr 10 -12 Business Manager Year 7 Learning Culture Leader Year 8/9 Learning Culture Leader We are pleased to welcome the following new staff to our College team: TEACHING STAFF Mr Moreau Ms Ishikawa Mr Senini Mr Collins Ms Sandman Ms Rieschieck French/English Japanese Info Tech/Science Japanese/SOSE Maths/Science English/Psychology Returning Staff Ms Francis Ms Gallagher Ms Perry Maths English Psychology/Music SUPPORT STAFF Ms Webster Ms Power Ms Inella Mr Petroff Ms Penney Mr Gunning Sport & PE Intervention Intervention Grounds Maintenance Integration IT Support 2015 DUX AND AWARDS The College Dux and Baw Baw Shire scholarship winner in 2015 was Loryn Sykes. Loryn obtained an ATAR of 89.2 which is a fabulous effort. The overall VCE results in general were excellent with a median all study score of 28. I am pleased to see many of our students received a first round offer for a tertiary placement. I believe the 2016 group of Year 12 students are capable of strong results this year. To assist parent and students as to who to contact with regard to your child, our leadership team consists of the following members: Year 10 - 12 Learning Culture Leaders Year 10 Assistant Learning Leader Year 11 Assistant Learning Leader Year 12 Assistant Learning Leader Student Wellbeing Leader Student Wellbeing Assistant School Chaplain Curriculum Leader Curriculum Leader Curriculum Leader Sport Coordinator Librarian-Literacy Leader Maths Coordinator English Coordinator SOSE Coordinator Science Coordinator PE/Health Coordinator Arts Coordinator LOTE Coordinator Technology Coordinator There were many great performances at all levels and in this edition of the DSCN we have listed all major award and scholarship winners in 2015. Year 8 Hands on Learning Coordinator Year 9 Pre Apprenticeship Coordinator Careers/Pathways Careers/Pathways Careers/Pathways Integration Coordination VASS Coordinator Instrumental Music Bus Coordination Reporting OHS Representative 2 DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS STAFF MEMBER Ms D Gentle Ms Williams Mr R Monk Mr M Wilson Ms J O’Connor Mrs A Mullen Mrs D Croft Mrs H Daldry Ms J Brauman Ms K Goss Mr S Baxter Ms D Sharpe Mrs A Wilson Ms C Kamphius Mr D Hobbs Ms T Fanning Ms R Allen Ms K Wainwright Mr A Marks Ms J Davies Mr M Cox Ms R Martino Ms K Andrews Ms B Brooker Mr P Russell Mr D Sharpe Ms J Rolls Mr S Hasley Mr T Cosstick & Mr K Thorpe Mr B Walsh Mr J King Mr P Dowty Mrs K Wales Mr J King Ms E Todaro Ms N Fisher Ms N Grechko Mrs M Hickman Mrs M Tyrrell Mr B Stein Acting Principal’s Report Continued COLLEGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2016 The role of the College Council is very important to the running of our College. It is the key policy making body and establishes the direction for the College. Our College Council is made up of: six parent representatives, four staff representatives, the Principal, two student representatives, one representative from the Parents and Friends Association and up to two Community representatives. I encourage all parents to consider themselves or encourage other parents to put their hand up for this important parent role at the College. All great schools have a committed and strong council with full parent representation. Please contact Ms Deb Gentle or Ms Josie O’Connor for further information if you are interested in these positions. Thank you to the councillors whose term of office will expire on 31st March, Kellie Chapman, Annemarie McCabe, Debbie Earl and Tracey Taylor are eligible for re-election. We also have one unfilled position available. I wish to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Allen, Mrs Craig, Ms O'Connor and Ms Dixon for their work for the College. Following is the Notice of Election and call for Nominations. If you are interested in being nominated please contact Mrs Josie O’Connor as soon as possible. NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CALL FOR NOMINATION An election is to be conducted for members of the Drouin Secondary College Council. Nomination forms may be obtained from the College General Office and must be lodged by 4.00 pm Monday, 29th February 2016. The ballot, if required, will close at 4.00 p.m. on 11th March, 2016. Following the closing of nominations a list of the nominations will be posted at the College. The terms of office, membership categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows: Membership Category Term of Office No. of Positions Vacant Parent Member x 6 23rd March 2016 22nd March 2018 5 (2 Years) DET Employee Member x 4 23rd March 2016 22nd March 2018 4 (2 Years) Ms Deb Gentle Acting Principal "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all" - Aristotle From the General Office... STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE Welcome back to the 2016 school year. A few reminders: • Please remember that if your child/ren needs to leave early they must bring a note signed by the parent/guardian to their relevant Learning Culture Centre first thing in the morning. • All fees are due and payable by the end of Term 1, unless a payment plan has been organised with the Business Manager. If you require a payment plan please contact Josie O’Connor. • All camps are to be paid in full by the due date of the last instalment. Year 8 to 11 Camps cannot be added to payment plans, new or existing. • Family Statements will be sent during Term 1. Please take note of the following in regards to students being covered for accidents at school. • Parents/guardians of students, who do not have student accident insurance, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance/transport and any other transport costs; • Parents/guardians can purchase insurance policies from commercial insurers. We also remind parents/guardians that the Department does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property. If you have any enquiries please contact the General Office. 3 DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS 2015 Award Winners YEAR 12 SUBJECT AWARDS YEAR 11 SUBJECT AWARDS Art Makayla Turner Agriculture & Horticulture Harvey Langford Accounting Lachlan Pratt Biology Caiden Clayton Agricultural & Horticultural Studies Daniel Kortholt Business Management Kristen Taylor Biology Julian Wainwright Chemistry Tahnae Blight History: Revolutions Loryn Sykes Design And Technology Holly Viotto Business Management Melissa Griffin Design And Technology Paige Watson Chemistry Daniel Kortholt English Language Shannon Thoonen Product Design & Technology Natasha Blackwell English Kristen Taylor Product Design & Technology Tamara Loughridge Food Technology Heidi Simpson-Brewer English Loryn Sykes General Maths Emily Rogers Food Technology Chelsea McKane Health & Human Development Kristen Taylor Health & Human Development Jordyn Presley History Daniel Charles IT Applications Tayla Brown Sweatman Information Technology James Doolan Literature Loryn Sykes Maths Methods Julian Wainwright Legal Studies Tahlia Bow Outdoor & Environmental Studies Rhys Turner Further Mathematics Julian Wainwright Physical Education Alanah Murphy Mathematical Methods Shannon Thoonen Physics Blake Johns Media Toni Kurrle Psychology Tahnae Blight Music Style and Composition Matthew Henry Psychology Kristen Taylor Outdoor and Environmental Studies Rachael Ardlt Studio Arts Claudia Mauger Physical Education Jason Singleton Studio Arts Ashlee Sykes Physics Shaun Olsen Systems Engineering Peter Mascadri Psychology Loryn Sykes Visual Communication & Design Alanah Murphy Studio Art Autumn Faram Systems Engineering Caiden Clayton VET Hospitality Harvey Langford VET Sport and Recreation Emma Palmer 4 DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS YEAR 7 - 11 AWARDS Year 7 Canteen Encouragement Award Year 9 Hivins Services ARCC Award Drouin Rotary Award Year 9 English Excellence Award Year 7 English Excellence Award Year 8 Literacy Support Program Award Year 8 Most Improved English Award The Meat Safe Longwarry VET Award Canteen Special Encouragement Award Year 10 Most Improved English Award Phillip & Terry Dent Achievement Award Drouin Cricket Club Award CFMEU VCE Support Scholarship Drouin RSL Award Year 7 Literacy Support Program Award ADF Long Tan Leadership Maths Excellence Award Baw Baw Shire Indigenous Scholarship Year 11 Canteen Encouragement Award Year 8 English Excellence Award Buxwear Award Year 11 SRC Award Shane Vandeligt Memorial Scholarship Year 10 Hivins Services ARCC Award Drouin Apex Award SSV Academic & Sporting Achievement Award Year 11 Canteen Encouragement Award Year 8 Canteen Encouragement Award Year 10 SRC Award Chris Humphreys Office National Excellence Award LOTE Excellence Award Community College Gippsland Award Chris Humphreys Office National Award Chris Humphreys Office National Excellence Award William Rea Award DUNLOP Award Federation University Year 11 Achievement Award Year 7 Literacy Support Program Award Year 7 Canteen Encouragement Award Drouin Rotary Award Year 9 Most Improved English Award Drouin Rotary Award Drouin Lions Club Award Buxwear Award Bob Rogers Encouragement Award Creative Arts Award Phillip & Terry Dent Achievement Award Year 10 English Excellence Award SRC Encouragement Award Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Program Year 8 Canteen Encouragement Award Buxwear Award Drouin Rotary Award Adonya Victor Alexandra Braithwaite Alisha Major Alyssa Fritzlaff Amber Roberts Andrew Dowling Anita Chapman Arran Jordon Ben Kift Brittany Smith Bryce Howell Chelsee Anderson Clare Benfell Cody Simpson Courtney Edwards Daisy Hastings Daniel Charles Daniel Charles Darcy Siekman Deanna Roberts Drew McLean Dylan Griffiths Elise Barratt Emily Horsburgh Emily Rogers Emily Webster Esther Robinson Ethan Hoult Gabrielle Fawns Georgia Henderson Georgia Henderson Georgia Henderson Hannah Rieschieck Hannah Van Wel Harrison Booth Harvey Ellis Williams Harvey Langford Hayley Haysom Holly Pearce Hope Mapleson Hope Mapleson Imogen Fisher Isabelah Reid Jacob Walker Jake Knegt Jemima Shearer Jemyma Lieshout Jemyma Lieshout Jessica Mills Jessica Mills Jessie Turner Jodie Beard Joel McLean William J. Bloye Award Drouin Cricket Club Award Year 9 SRC Award Aust Ed Union DSC Branch Award Joel Pope Joshua Horsburgh Joshua McNally Joshua Mills Maths Excellence Award Julian Wainwright Drouin Rotary Award Kaitlin Wright Year 8 SRC Award Kate Rinehart Year 8 Literacy Support Program Award Katelyn Higgins SRC Encouragement Award Katrina Guy Chris Humphreys Office National Excellence Award Kiarna Craig Year 7 Hivins Services ARCC Award Kiarna Craig Year 11 English Excellence Award Kristen Taylor Chris Humphreys Office National Award Federation University Business School Year 11 Endeavour Award Materials Technology Excellence Award Kyle Wilkinson SRC Encouragement Award Kym Diston Drouin Lions Club Award Lachlan Naylor Campion Education Encouragement Award Larissa Ionascu Drouin Rotary Award Lauren Smithers DUNLOP Award Lily Henderson Carbery Phoenix Screenprinting Award Linchon Grimley DSC Senior Art Acquisition Award Lincoln Cousin Year 12 Baw Baw Shire Scholarship Loryn Sykes Year 10 Canteen Encouragement Award Louise Allen Drouin Apex Award Matthew Young VCAL Excellence Award Michael Cook Federation Training Award Molly Sempel Year 11 Hivins Services ARCC Award Paige Watson Drouin Rotary Award Peter Mascadri Aust Ed Union DSC Branch Award Rachel Arldt Dick Senini Scholarship Rachel Cook Year 8 Hivins Services ARCC Award Renee Davidson Creative Arts Award Ruby Hulbert Year 7 SRC Award Ruby Kelly Drouin RSL Award Shae Aarts Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Program Shannon Mellings Warragul Bus Lines Award Shannon Thoonen Maths Excellence Award Shannon Thoonen Year 11 English Language Excellence Award Shannon Thoonen LOTE Excellence Award Sophie McCabe Shane Vandeligt Memorial Scholarship Tahnae Blight Year 7 Most Improved English Award Tanisha Borella William J. Bloye Award Tara Bagnall Year 8 Literacy Support Program Award Tara Presley Year 9 Canteen Encouragement Award Tasha Young Year 9 Canteen Encouragement Award Tex Vass Year 10 Canteen Encouragement Award Tom Wade Chris Humphreys Office National Award Trinity Powell Buxwear Award Tyler Simpson Drouin Lions Club Award Zoe Hope 5 DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS Kyle Wilkinson Kyle Woodlock 2015 Award Winners continued YEAR 12 AWARDS SPORT AWARD Cole Cook SPORT AWARD Georgia Fisher SPORT AWARD Emily Webster Gary Blackwood Public Leadership Award TOP 10% ACADEMIC STUDENTS FOR EACH YEAR LEVEL YEAR 12 YEAR 9 YEAR 7 Tahlia Bow Liam Blight Eleanor Bearchell Cole Cook Megan Carew Jodie Beard Shakira Gade Brittany Donnelly Rachel Cook Danielle Case Gary Blackwood Public Leadership Award Kimberley Warner Matthew Henry Kassidy Dalziel Kiarna Craig Bob Rogers Encouragement Award Thomas McLean Daniel Kortholdt Bridie Farrar Kiarna Craig Bob Rogers Encouragement Award Emma Juratowitch Brooke Pickering Benjamin Fenner Bilynda Dunn Jordyn Presley Mikayla Fernandez Vanessa Gooden Keith Gillam Literature Award Loryn Sykes Loryn Sykes Alyssa Fritzlaff Tanner Hay Jacqueline Glasscock Lilly Henderson-Carbery YEAR 11 James Harris Zoe Hope Rachel Arldt Georgia Henderson Matthew Kouris Elise Barratt Alicia Heywood Alexander Macdonald Jessie Goudie Award Melissa Griffin Jessie Goudie Award Emily Webster Alex Goudie Award Lachlan Crampton Alex Goudie Award James Williams Tahnae Blight Brianna Hope Thalia Mitchell Formby Creative Arts Award Alexander Skinkis Caiden Clayton Karly Jans Trinity Powell Community VCAL Award Emily Salan Ella Henderson Rachel King Amber Roberts Emily Warren Excellence in VCAL Award Shakira Gade Harvey Langford Hope Mapleson Madelyn Larsen Drew Mclean Caitlyn Warriner Drouin Rotary Award Chelsea McKane Alanah Murphy Joshua Mcnally Jeffrey Williams Drouin Rotary Award Trinity Dalziel Kristen Taylor Harrison Phillips Drouin Rotary Award Jesse Tosse Shannon Thoonen Lucy Tomkins Julian Wainwright Samantha Wernert Drouin Secondary College ARCC Award Tamara Loughridge Canteen High Achievement Award in Health Sciences Emily Webster YEAR 10 YEAR 8 Canteen High Achievement Award in Commerce Lachlan Pratt Tara Bagnall Hannah Achilles Canteen High Achievement Award in Maths Science Edward Edmonds Brooke Dorling Jade Baker Bryce Howell Harrison Booth Canteen High Achievement Award in Technology Casey Mallon Blake Johns Natasha Cameron Chris Humphrey Office National Award Geoffrey Grumley Hayley Kortholt Renee Davidson Chris Humphrey Office National Award Jordyn Presley Jemyma Lieshout Cayden Deszcz Institute Of Chartered Accountants Lachlan Pratt Todd Mcconville Ali Lieshout Shannon Mellings William Michie Jessica Mills Sophie Modaffari Jye Mitchell Tyson Murray Maya Naprelac Joel Pope Dylan Pryor Kate Rinehart Teagan Ross Deanna Roberts Jemima Shearer Hannah Van Wel Ashlee Sykes Taylah Ward Shaylah Ward Molly Winters Katlin Wright 6 DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) APPLICATIONS TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL OFFICE BY 28TH FEBRUARY 2016 School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. a. Be an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004, that is, be a holder of Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an eligible Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) holder, OR CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. b. Be a temporary foster parent, and; If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. Parents who receive a Carer Allowance on behalf of a child, or any other benefit or allowance not income tested by Centrelink, are not eligible for the CSEF unless they also comply with one of (a) or (b) above. c. Submit an application to the school by the due date. The annual CSEF amount per student is: • $125 for primary school students Eligibility To be eligible for the fund, a parent or legal guardian of a student attending a registered Government or nongovernment Victorian primary or secondary school must: • $225 for secondary school students. HOW TO APPLY Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef • on the first day of Term one, or; • on the first day of Term two; MORE INFORMATION For the CSEF application closing dates and more information about the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/ csef Netbook Bootcamp Hello everyone, ICT Bootcamp must be completed by 28th February 2016. As you know, all students who connect to the DSC network need to meet certain requirements. One of these is completing the appropriate ICT Bootcamp course each year. Successful completion of the relevant Bootcamp course ensures your computer stays unlocked. • Students who have previously only completed ICT Bootcamp #1 must complete ICT Bootcamp #2. • Anyone who has completed ICT Bootcamp #1 and #2 must complete ICT Bootcamp #3. The ICT Bootcamp Courses have been revised and are on Moodle. Failure to successfully complete the relevant Bootcamp course will mean your computer will be locked down. If you have any questions, concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me, [email protected] Teresa Fanning Curriculum Leader - ICT & Pedagogy 7 DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS CAREERS NEWS... Year 10 Work Experience It has been great to see a number of students coming into the Careers Office with queries about Work Experience whilst others are already organised with a placement and have returned a completed Work Experience Arrangement Form. All Year 10 students are required to arrange a placement for the last week of Term 2, June 20-24. The Arrangement form can be collected from Careers at any time. This form is an official Education Department document that provides insurance cover for students and employers should an injury occur. It must be completed and signed by all parties (employer, student, parent/ guardian/College Principal) before a student is allowed to undertake work experience. With close to 200 DSC students seeking a placement this year, we recommend finding a placement as soon as possible. University Open Days Students in Years 10 & 11 are encouraged to go to University, TAFE & College Open Days in 2016 to find out more about possible courses and pathways available once their secondary education has been completed. Check out the information at http://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/Open-days#7 USI numbers All students doing a VET subject must have a USI number. Instructions for this are in the Careers folder in Moodle. Please bring a copy of this number to Careers. Students cannot be enrolled in a VET course if they do not have this number. Contact Careers if you require more information. Tax File Numbers (TFN) Students must now apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office. Applying online is the fastest and most convenient way for students to get a TFN. More information about applying online can be found at ato.gov.au Pat Dowty, Jay King & Kerry Wales Careers Staff LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES For Years 7, 8 & 9 Cardinia Shire Council Youth Services Team Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services Team are offering Drouin Secondary College students from Years 7-9 the opportunity to participate in two free lunch time activities in February as part of their new Youth Outreach model. Two qualified youth workers will be here to engage with students at lunch time on Monday 15th February and Monday 29th February 2016. They will be located in the Moondah classroom where you can participate in interactive activities (including board games, gaming devices, musical instruments, arts and crafts and team building). They will also bring a variety of information that will assist student health and wellbeing. This is a great opportunity for young people, and a fantastic opportunity for students to meet new friends so please come along! For more information please contact Cardinia Shire Youth Outreach Officer John Veloso on 0477 077 731 or email [email protected] or Drouin Secondary College’s Student Wellbeing Officer Casey Kamphuis on 5625 1002 or email [email protected] 8 DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS Education Perfect This year we are excited to be trialling an online program which will be used in all year 8 subjects as well as the year 9 Communications and Pre-Apprenticeship classes, called Education Perfect. If you haven’t already done so please head to www.campion.com.au and click on: 2016 School Resource List – Order Now to make your purchase. This program needs to be purchased by these students before 25th February, 2016, after this date payment will need to be made through PayPal and Education Perfect. If you have further queries please contact Rhonda Martino or Krysten Andrews at the school (5625 1002) or you can contact Campion directly on 1300 433 982. SENIOR TEAM 2016 For families with students in years 10 to 12 The change from year 9 to 10 brings a change in structure for students. While they still have Learning Group, their LG teacher is no longer the first port of call for day-to-day issues, or ongoing concerns. There are many staff you or your child may interact with as they move into and through their years of post-compulsory schooling. Beyond the office our wider team with whom you may have contact include: Our senior team staff in the 10 to 12 Learning Culture Centre office include: • The Careers staff – Mrs Kerry Wales, Mr Pat Dowty & Mr Jayden King • Mrs Melissa Tyrrell – Office Administration (the person most likely to answer the LCC phone) • The Wellbeing staff - led by Mrs Anne Wilson • 10 to 12 Learning Culture Leaders Mrs Heather Daldry & Ms Jo Brauman – oversee the three levels • Assistant Principal – Mr Michael Wilson • VASS Administration - Mrs Natalie Fisher Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need advice or information. • Year 10 Assistant Leader Mrs Karly Goss – first contact for year 10 concerns • Year 11 Assistant Leader Mr Simon Baxter – first contact for year 11 concerns • Year 12 Assistant Leader Mr David Sharpe – first contact for year 12 concerns Mrs Melissa Tyrrell Mrs Heather Daldry Ms Jo Brauman Mrs Karly Goss 9 DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS Mr Simon Baxter Mr David Sharpe Year 12 Melbourne Overnight Experience The school year has barely started but our Year 12 students have already taken their first steps toward their futures and 2017. On Thursday 4th and Friday 5th February, both VCE & VCAL, travelled to Melbourne for an overnight stay, with accommodation at Queen’s College which is one of the residence options for Melbourne University students. We had our evening meal, stayed overnight, and had breakfast in the accommodation and dining facilities available to students during the University term. Our guest speaker was Beau Vernon. Beau is a Gippsland boy who experienced a significant change to his life 3 years ago. He spoke to our students about how to be resilient, persevere and manage to overcome great challenges. He was an excellent speaker. Both days were full of activities. VCE students had a tour and information sessions at 3 different Universities. Students were able to see for themselves what student accommodation, course choices, facilities and locations offered. At every venue university student presenters were able to explain to our students first-hand the opportunities to be had and pitfalls to avoid. Meanwhile VCAL students went to visit the ‘The Big Issue’ in Melbourne and completed a navigation task (both course work activities) as well as participating in an information session about the TAFE offerings at RMIT. All students learnt about managing public transport, being self-sufficient and generally getting around in the city. There was a lot of practice in decision making, with some learning faster than others. Our students developed these skills rapidly and everyone made it to the train station for the return trip on Friday afternoon at the right time or even a little early. THANK YOU TO…. A huge thank you must go to Mr Pat Dowty who did much of the organisation of the itinerary along with the other teaching staff in the careers team, Mrs Kerry Wales and Mr Jayden King. Thanks to Mrs Diane Croft who began the organisation for this event in 2015. As 10 to 12 leader, Mrs Heather Daldry finalised accommodation, guest speakers and paperwork along with 10 to 12 Leader Ms Jo Brauman and our Year 12 Level Assistant Mr David Sharpe. Thanks to Cheryl Taafe and Melissa Tyrell for their daily support and assistance. Thank you to Leigh Simpson for her support for our students during camp. Thank you Monash University for supplying the buses to fill the V-Line void. Thank you to all of our year 12 students who came along and made the most of this opportunity. 10 DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS Year 7s Start @ DSC What a wonderful beginning our current Year 7s have had at Drouin Secondary College. They are an enthusiastic group and ready-learners. They have started to settle into the College well and are looking ahead to making many memories through their secondary school journey. We loved hearing from some students about their first week. Welcome Year 7! Year 7 Reflections: “The highlights at DSC have been making new friends, having a computer, and having more opportunities. It is different having a locker, having to change rooms every period and having all different teachers. Some impressions of school at DSC are having fun, learning a lot and trying my best in everything.” ally enjoyed re e av h I , r fa so e m stic for nds. “Year 7 has been fanretant teac hers and making lots of new froiem the having a lot of diffein Secondary College is a great sc hool fr I think that Drou the social aspect.” learning aspect and “My first week of high school was awesome! It is nothing like what I thought it would be. The thing that surprised me the most was how many students there are. I came from Bunyip which isn't a very big school so coming here I thought it was going to be a lot more crowded and so many people, and there are, but not nearly as much as I thought which is a big relief. The teachers are great and I’m having an awesome time.” “My first 7 days in year 7 have definitely been different to my experiences from primary school, in a good way. On the first day we received our lockers which was something we didn't have in primary school we just kept our belongings in bag boxes and tubs under the tables so it is much easier to have it all in the one spot, obviously I still I have to wait around 5 minutes for people to move out of the way however so far I've been able to manage. Then on Monday we got our netbooks which was very different from what I was use to because although I'd used computers and netbooks I've never had one that was my own to use so it was very exciting for me. Next we had to complete boot camp which wasn't hard at all considering I've already finished. Overall, my first 7 days of year 7 have been full of new experiences which has been very exciting.” Every Tuesday after school in E5 classroom or library 3:30pm to 4:30pm ‐ $10 per session Support/help with any subjects, Bring any math mates/homework task/overdue work. Reminder text sent out each Monday night! Contact Olivia on 0488205787 to book in & secure a spot. 11 DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS COLLEGE DATES WEEK 3 Saturday WEEK 7 13/02 Year 8 Hands On Learning BBQ at Bunnings 9:00am-4:00pm WEEK 4 Monday Thursday 10/03 Camp - Year 12 ODE Portsea Friday 11/03 Camp - Year 12 ODE Portsea Monday 14/03 Labour Day Holiday Tuesday 15/03 Leadership Assembly WEEK 8 15/02 Lunchtime Activities Cardinia Shire Whole School Photos Tuesday 16/02 Parents and Friends 7:30pm Wednesday 17/02 Finance Committee 5:00pm Parents and Friends 7:30pm Wednesday Excursion - Unit 3 Chemistry Year 7 LG parent/student conferences 4:00pm to 6:00pm Thursday 18/02 Swimming Sports Day 23/02 College Council 7:30pm 16/03 Finance Committee 5:00pm Tuesday 22/03 College Council 7:30pm Wednesday 23/03 Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews Thursday 24/03 End of Term 1 WEEK 9 WEEK 5 Tuesday Excursion - Year 12 ODE Wilsons Promotory VACANT POSITIONS Excursion - Year 10 Spirit of ANZAC CANTEEN Our canteen has a position vacant 7 hours per week. Thursday 25/02 Celebration Assembly 9:00am Saturday 27/02 Camp - DOVE Cambodia Team - Nayook Sunday 28/02 Camp - DOVE Cambodia Team - Nayook Monday 29/02 Camp Year 7B,C,D,G Tuesday 01/03 Camp Year 7B,C,D,G Wednesday 02/03 Education Policy Committee 5:00pm WEEK 6 Buildings and Grounds Committee 5:00pm Camp Year 7 - All Students Thursday 03/03 Camp Year 7A,E,F Friday 04/03 Camp Year 7A,E,F 2016 TERM DATES Duties include cleaning and other duties as required. Working With Children Check essential. Please apply in writing with cover letter and resume to Josie OConnor: [email protected] BUS STOP SUPERVISOR We are looking for 2 x bus supervisors. Porter Place Stop: 8am -8.45am Monday to Friday 3.15pm-4pm Monday to Friday Bennett Street Stop: 8am-8.45am Monday to Friday Working With Children’s Check essential, First Aid, Transport and license an advantage, mobile phone essential. Please apply in writing to Josie OConnor: [email protected] Term 1: Ends 24 March UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS (REGULAR HOURS) Term 2: 11 April to 24 June Thursdays 10am to 6pm Term 3: 11 July to 16 September First Saturday of Month Term 4: 3 October to 20 December Contact Hours: 8.15am – 4.30pm Ph: (03) 5625 1002 Fax: (03) 5625 1297 Email: [email protected] SECONDARY C OL LEGE
