Dear Parents and Guardians Calendar

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Dear Parents and Guardians Calendar - 2013

St Albans Secondary College, Main Road East, St Albans 3021
Alba News: Issue 1, February 2013
Calendar - 2013
February
Mon
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Wed
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CURRICULUM DAY 1 – STUDENT
FREE DAY
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YRS 7, 9 & 10 Immunisation in
Science Building – P1 – 5
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Yr 10 MBS Zumba in PA P1&2
Senior Boys Futsal – Whitten Oval
– all day
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Yr 9 Netbook Rollout – Science
Centre – 3.30pm – 4.45pm
Fri
22
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FRIDAY NIGHT DETENTION
Mon
25
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Year 9 GAT P5 & 6
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Yr 7 & 8 Swimming Carnival – all
day at St Albans Leisure Centre
Tue
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Dear Parents and Guardians
Outstanding results for Year 12, 2012
Welcome
Congratulations to our Year 12 VCE and VCAL
students of 2012 and the staff on the excellent
results they achieved last year.
On behalf of the staff, a warm welcome back
to the 2013 school year. And a very special
welcome to our new Year 7 students and their
families, as well as to all those students in other
year levels who are joining St Albans Secondary
College this year. We are really pleased that
you have chosen our school, and wish each of
you all the very best for a happy & successful
time here.
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Snr SRC selling pancakes at
lunchtime
The highlights:
 100% of the Year 12’s who applied for tertiary
places received an offer
 62% were successful in gaining a university
place
 38% will continue their studies at TAFE
 32 students achieved an ATAR score above 80
Yr 9 Netbook Rollout – Science
Centre – 3.30pm – 4.45pm
Year 9 GAT – ‘MAKE-UP TEST’
P1&2
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Various Student – Keilor Division
Swimming – Melton Waves – all
day
Thu
7
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YRS 9 – 12 YEAR LEVEL
ASSEMBLIES
Mon
11
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LABOUR DAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
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Yr 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9G Humanities
Excursion to Williamstown – all
day
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Intermediate Boys & Girls Futsal –
Whitten Oval – all day

Yr 9E, 9F Humanities Excursion to
Williamstown – all day

Yr 7 Expo – 6pm -7.45pm in Performing Arts Centre
Mon
4
Tue
12
Wed
13
Thu
14
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YRS 7 & 8 YEAR LEVEL
ASSEMBLIES - P5&6
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Yr 7 & 8 Cyber Safety Information
Session in PA (P5&6)

Cyber Safety Information Evening
in Nindethana at 6pm
Our pass rate of 98.3% for VCE and 100% for
VCAL, and the outstanding pathways into university and TAFE achieved by our Year 12’s are a
wonderful achievement, and recognition of
each student’s dedication and hard work, of the
expertise and commitment of our staff, and of
the support we receive from our parents.
The school’s median student score of 29, and
8.1% of study scores above 40 placed us close
to and above the state, respectively, in these
measures.
March
Fri
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62% go on to university; 38% to TAFE
College Dux
We also have several new members of staff
commencing with us. Ms Julie Bird teaches
English and Mathematics and is Senior Sub
School Leader; Ms Kristy Le & Mr Owen McIntyre
will be teaching Mathematics; Ms Caroline Tran
joins the English Department; and Ms Clare
Younis is teaching English and Art.
Very special congratulations to Stephanie Clark
who received the College Academic Award
and achieved an ATAR of 98.9. Stephanie will
go on to study Environments at the University of
Melbourne.
Mr Tristan Chipchase joins the staff as our Network Manager; Mr Darryn Cutting will provide
classroom support as a member of the Individual Needs Department, Ms Nermina Fetahovic
joins the Middle Sub School team as an administrative assistant. Erin Van Elst is a new Social
Worker in the Student Wellbeing Department.
We welcome you to the school and hope you
enjoy your time at St Albans Secondary College.
All of our students should be congratulated on
the very positive start they have made to the
school year: they have settled in enthusiastically
to work, they have been punctual to school,
and well prepared for their classes.
Stephanie Clarke
Her consistent hard work and commitment to
her studies has been well rewarded, and we
wish Stephanie all the best as she starts university
in the next few weeks.
In all, 32 students received an ATAR score
above 80, placing them in the top 20% of the
state. Congratulations to each of these students
whose names, courses & where they will be
studying appear on page 4.
Principal’s Message….con’t
Meet the Captains
Facilities & Grounds Improvements
Following elections last November conducted by the Australian
Electoral Commission together with the Student Representative
Council, our School Captains and Vice Captains for 2013 were presented to the school community at the whole school assembly on
Friday 15 February.
Landscaping
You may have noticed the changes to the front of the school
over the last few months, and particularly in the last two weeks as
the turf has been laid. It looks so green!
Congratulations to Captains, Johnny Radas and Mariah Magri, and
to Vice Captains, Kushani Hewage and Victoria Obieglo. They will
be excellent student representatives and ambassadors for the
school.
The landscaping should be finished in the next few weeks and
will provide a lovely, shaded passive recreation area for students.
We have also installed water systems to support the planting
being done in garden beds around the school.
Johnny and Mariah’s first official duty was to welcome the new Year
7’s to the school, and to place a piece of writing done by each of
them into a time capsule to be opened when these Year 7’s are in
Year 12.
The newly elected Year 7 Class Captains and Vice Captains were
also introduced to the school and presented with their badges.
Congratulations to all our student leaders on being chosen for this
important role. We look forward to working with you throughout the
year. Thank you to Ms Meaghan Hocking for her leadership in this
area.
Captains: Johnny Radas & Mariah Magri
Vice Captains: Kushani Hewage & Victoria Obieglo
Brimbank Young Citizen of the Year - Honorable Mention
Congratulations, Mariah Magri
Mariah Magri, of Year 12, has been recognised with an Honorable
Mention in Brimbank City Council’s Young Citizen of the Year awards
as part of this year’s Australia Day celebrations.
New classrooms
Other projects undertaken over the holidays have included the
refurbishment of three old Science classrooms to create a dedicated Year 7 homeroom area, a locker bay, and several offices.
It has made such a difference to the space and quality of
rooms for the Year 7 students and staff. As well as this, almost all
of our classrooms, lockers, & corridors were repainted over the
summer, so everything looks very fresh and clean.
Mariah was nominated for her contribution to the community, in
particular, her work with the Brimbank Youth Forum &, Sunshine Youth
Safety Forum to ensure that young people’s needs are identified &
addressed at local council level. She has been a guest speaker at
council events & has supported her peers through Brimbank Youth
Services. Mariah’s contribution to the school community is also outstanding and she will continue this, fittingly, as School Captain this
year.
On behalf of all of the school community, congratulations to Mariah
on this excellent recognition of her leadership skills & humanitarian
work.
School Council Elections
We have 7 parent representatives on our School Council, with 3 of
these positions up for election this year.
Year 12 Common Room Blitz
A group of Year 12 students, under the direction of the Captains
& Vice Captains, has renovated the Year 12 Common Room.
They cleaned and repainted the room, and are waiting for the
rest of their new furniture to arrive. Well done to everyone involved.
Any parent of a child enrolled at the school is eligible to stand for
election as a parent member. Parents on school councils provide
important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape
the direction f the school and contribute to its success, and to that
of each student.
Nominations open on Monday 18 February and close on Monday
25 February at 4.00pm. An information package was posted out
on Monday 18 February. Council meets twice per term on a
Wednesday evening at 7.00pm.
If you would like to know more about being a member of School
Council, please feel free to contact me.
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Principal’s Message….con’t
College Expectations – Punctuality, Attendance, Uniform
Some Safety Issues
We greatly appreciate the support we receive from parents to
make sure that your child attends school regularly & punctually, is
in full uniform, and is well prepared for all classes with books and
equipment.
School Car Park
Some important expectations are outlined below:
Being prepared for classes
It is expected that students have the required books & equipment
for each subject, as well as a student diary to record homework &
assignments.
If you need any assistance with ordering books, please contact
the General Office.
With our increased enrolment and the extra number of students
being dropped off at the school in the morning, I would like to
reinforce some important safety rules.
Parents should not enter the car park to drop off their children.
Please only use the parking bays on Main Rd East for the drop off.
It is dangerous having cars entering and leaving the car park as
large numbers of students are arriving at school.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
Punctuality
Please ensure all parking regulations are followed. This includes
double parking to drop off and pick up students in front of the
school.
The consequences for lateness to school are as follows:
1st Late
Coordinator Interview with student
2nd Late
After School Detention 3.15pm - 3.45pm
3rd Late
After School Detention 3.15pm - 3.45pm
4th Late
Plus Friday detention 3.20pm - 5.20pm
(to be held during the term)
Further Lateness Parent Interview, Student Support Group
established and/or suspension
Pedestrian Crossings
Attendance
Bike Helmets
Is expected at the start of each day & for all classes. Any student
who is late more than 4 times will have a Friday detention from
3.20pm to 5.20pm. The first Friday detention will be held on Friday 22 February.
Students must have a minimum of 90% attendance in all classes
at each year level.
Please speak to your children and encourage them to use only the 2 designated pedestrian crossings to cross Main Rd East. In
the mornings there is a huge amount of traffic outside the
school, and it is very dangerous if students try to cross the road in
an unsupervised area.
All student's who ride their bike to school MUST wear a helmet. This
is the law, and we will be speaking to students who do not comply.
Uniform
Full uniform must be worn to and from school, at school and on
all school excursions, including interschool sports.
Please note:
 Only the 3 approved styles of school shoes are to be worn
 PE / Sports shoes must be lace up runners with non-marking
soles
 Facial piercings are not to be worn at school
 Make-up is to be kept to a minimum.
Student Accident Insurance Arrangements
Parents are reminded the school does not provide personal accident insurance for students. Parents and guardians are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students,
including any transport costs.
Copies of our policies in relation to these areas are in the Welcome letter that has been posted out on Monday 18 February.
The school cannot advise parents/guardians on whether to purchase a student accident policy or which policy to purchase. It
is recommended that parents seek assistance in this matter with
their insurance broker or find a suitable personal accident insurer
in the Yellow Pages or online.
And finally……
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact me or the General Office on 9366 2555.
Thank you for all you have done as parents to contribute to the
very positive start we have had to the year so far.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if you have any concerns or questions about how your daughter or son is going at the
school.
Craig Jennings
Assistant Principal
I look forward to working with you this year.
Kerrie Dowsley
Principal
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Top Achievers 2012
Atar Scores of 80 & over
SURNAME
ATAR
STEPHANIE
CLARK
98.9
THI MINH
NGUYEN
98.3
NHU
LE
97.45
HUYEN
PHAM
96.65
JOHN
LY
95.85
Environments
University of
Melbourne
JOHN
NGO
95.4
Commerce/
Engineering
Monash
EVA
VUONG
95.2
Science
TEGAN
SEITZ
94.3
Science
MELISSA
TRAN
93.4
VI
DANG
93.2
PHUONG
TRAN
92.65
Commerce/
Economics
Psychology
Social Science)
Pharmacy
LE-SUONG
LE
92.3
Science
TRAM
TRUONG
91.1
Architectural
Building Design
PHUC
NGUYEN
90.3
Business
CATHERINE
PHAM
89.65
THANH
HO
89.3
Journalism
Management/
Marketing
DANG
BUI
89.25
Commerce
University of
DAT
HOANG
86.45
Monash
HUYEN
TRAN
STEPHANIE
TUTNJEVIC
84.75
Commerce
Criminal Justice
Admin
Arts
MINH Y
TIEU
84.35
Environments
ZOE
NG
83.55
NATASHA
CHAU
83.4
VAN
NGUYEN
83.2
OANH
TRAN
REBEKA
AVTAROVSKA
JING YAO
HE
PAIGE
VOLKOV
TRINH
LE
MARVIN
ROXAS
NHU
LE
80.55
Science
Chemistry/
EngineeringChem
Biomedical
Science
Project
Management
Arts
Psychology
(Applied Science)
Health Science
-Speech Path
Architecture/
Construction
Man
Music Industry Sound Prod
Marketing
LISA
PHAN
80.1
Science
85.4
82.45
82.2
81.85
81.6
81.55
81.5
TERTIARY COURSE
TERTIARY
PROVIDER
University of
Melbourne
FIRST NAME
Environments
Business
Scholars
Program
Marketing
Commerce/
Engineering
Deakin
University
RMIT
Monash
University of
Melbourne
University of
Melbourne
Monash
RMIT
Monash
University of
Melbourne
Oceania
Polytechnic
Inst Ed
Victoria University
RMIT
Monash
RMIT
Monash
University of
Melbourne
Monash
RMIT
Deakin
University
RMIT
Monash
RMIT
La Trobe
Deakin
University
RMIT TAFE
RMIT
University of
Melbourne
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What’s been happening at SASC
New Teachers & Staff at St Albans Secondary College
I studied a Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching (Secondary) at the University of Melbourne. I worked at Keilor Downs College in 2012. I did my placement as a student teacher at SASC in 2009.
I am currently teaching Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 Mathematics
and Year 11 Maths Methods at SASC.
I like to play badminton, listen to music and catch up with friends.
I also like to travel around!
Kristy Le
Mathematics Teacher
I recently graduated from University. I am passionate about reading and learning other languages.
My hobbies are drawing & painting.
Caroline Tran
English Teacher
Ms Kristy Le, Ms Caroline Tran, Mr Owen McIntyre and Ms Clare Younis
I graduated from Victoria University after completing a Diploma of Education last year (2012). This is the first school I have taught at
since graduating and after only 2 weeks I have developed substantially as a teacher. I am both a Maths and PE teacher this year
at SASC, teaching two Year 9 Maths classes, a Year 10A Maths, a Year 11 Maths Methods class and a Year 8 PE class.
In my free time I like to remain quite active playing football (Aussie Rules), running, swimming, golf and cricket. I also like my
'extreme sports', which include snowboarding, surfing and wakeboarding.
Owen McIntyre
Mathematics Teacher
Since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2007, I have worked as a theatrical producer, a musician and a teacher of Art
and Literacy.
I am delighted to be teaching ESP, LSE and Art at St Albans Secondary College.
I love reading, baking, creating art and I am about to finish recording my first album of original music.
Clare Younis
Art & English Teacher
I joined the staff at St Albans SC as Senior Sub-School Leader. As a long-term resident of the Brimbank area, I have knowledge of
the community and extensive experience working with parents and school communities from a variety of English and non-English
speaking backgrounds.
I have had many years’ experience as a Leading Teacher in several schools, and have focussed on Senior
School for the past ten years. I have a strong academic background including a Master Degree in School
Leadership with first class honours, qualifications to teach English, English as a Second Language, Music
and Mathematics, and extensive teaching experience across all of these subjects in the Middle and Later
Years. Throughout my teaching career, I have taught in all eight Key Learning Areas, also VCE, VCAL and
VET, and have experience in curriculum design, implementation and review at school, regional and national levels. I have also led teams of teachers in the design, implementation and review of pastoral care
programs across several schools, and am experienced in using data to evaluate programs and reflect
upon appropriate change as a result.
I join our staff with enthusiasm and the desire to provide students with life-changing opportunities.
Julie Bird
Senior Sub School Leader
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What’s been happening at SASC
New Teachers & Staff at St Albans Secondary College Continued
I have recently completed a Certificate III in Education Support and am excited to be working within
the Individual Needs Department here at St Albans Secondary College.
I believe this year will be full of wonder and opportunity for both students and staff and look forward to
sharing the journey ahead with the wider school community.
Outside of school, I always carry a book with me wherever I go, I play tennis but not very well and
every now and then I manage to paint a picture or two. Let's all have a great year".
Darryn Cutting
Teacher Aide
I initially worked at MacKillop Family Services in Geelong for 5 years working with youth
who were living in out of home care. I then travelled to London and lived there for
just over 2 and a half years. I worked in the Looked After Children's Team in two boroughs. This involved working with children in out of home care and working within the
court system.
Upon coming back to Australia I briefly worked as a locum before starting my role
here in the Wellbeing Team.
Erin Van Elst
Wellbeing
I first started in schools in ‘01 when I picked up an IT traineeship. I then moved to Williamstown High School in ‘04 where I worked as IT Network Manager. In ‘08 I went to
NMIT Epping campus and studied undergrad Aquaculture F/T. After a brief stint in the
Aquaculture industry I decided to return to my passion of Networking.
I’m a water sport kind of guy. I can frequently be found in a canoe on the Maribyrnong or in The Bay, sailing my 14’ boat, or surfing when I find myself near some
waves.
Tristran Chipchase
IT Manager
Hi my name is Nermina. In 2012 I worked as an Integration Aide at Parkwood Green
Primary School. However, my background is Secretarial/Admin. I look forward to my
year at SASC.
Nermina Fetahovic
Middle Sub School Assistant
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What’s been happening at SASC….con’t
Parent Information Session - Year 7 Students 2014
St Albans Secondary College’s Grade 6 Parent Information Session will be held on Tuesday 19th of March 2013 in Nindethana at the
College.
Parents will be aware that the Australian Education Union is undertaking protected industrial action as part of its campaign for a new
enterprise bargaining agreement with the State Government. Apart from the stop work action, the Australian Education Union has
banned work that occurs outside a 38 hour paid week.
In response to the ban, our Grade 6 Parent Information session will be held during the school day - from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
The Grade 6 Parent Information Day will provide families with an opportunity to hear about our Year 7 program, meet our students
and teachers, enjoy musical performances and learn about our Accelerated Learning Program and Scholarships.
Parents will be provided with an opportunity to take a guided tour around the school, to view our facilities and experience the college on a “regular school day”.
All parents of prospective Year 7 students are highly recommended to attend the session.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the College’s Transition Coordinator, Marlene Cassar on 9366 2555.
The After School Study Program
At St Albans Secondary College our students are given an excellent opportunity to be invited to The After School Study Program. It has
a specific role in providing learning support to students at risk and it also encourages students to join on their own accord.
The program will be supervised by our staff members who will be able to assist students with their homework and/or class work required for satisfactory completion of their subjects.
The group will operate every Wednesday night after school from 3.15pm until 4.30pm in the School Library. The commencement
date is Wednesday 20th February 2013.
Students attending are required to complete the permission form and return it to their Year Level Coordinator.
If there are any questions regarding The After School Program please do not hesitate to contact Anna Woods on 9366 2555.
Wellbeing Breakfast Club
Free Breakfast every Friday served in the Café in front of the canteen
Nicole & Erin from Wellbeing will be serving free breakfast every Friday morning between 8.15am & 8.45am in the café in front of the
canteen. Any student can come. We will be serving toast, smoothies, fruit and hot chocolate. We'll be starting this Friday 22 February
and it will be held every Friday from then on.
Nicole Thomson
Wellbeing Coordinator
St Albans Secondary College Activities
Lunchtime Boardgame Activities
Every Monday, Tuesday & Friday
in Room G5 with Ms Leontiades
Chess, boardgames, cardgames, jigsaws & puzzels
***
Literary Lunch Club
Every Tuesday
In the Library with Ms Harris
Come and bring your lunch
Help choose new books
Be the first to borrow them
Share your reading experience
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New and Exciting Group Wanted
Do you like to sing in the shower? Are you a closet diva? Do you dance while no one’s watching? We are looking for a fresh, fun, dedicated and committed group of individuals to start a new performing Glee style group. The group will be carefully selected and will
rehearse once a week and will include a bit of movement, dance, theatre performance as well as singing. Auditions will be held at
lunchtime Thursday 21st & 28th of February in the Performing Arts Centre. Please have a well rehearsed song prepared from any genre
with a backing if possible. To book an audition time please come and see Mr Orchard in the Performing Arts Centre.
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James Orchard
Music Coordinator
International Student Program
Our International students settled down well in the year of the
Snake 2013. We helped them with pre-departure preparation,
transition from language centre to mainstream classes, settling
into a new environment and moving into Tertiary Studies. For
academic and language support, we have Foundation English
Classes and an after school program to assist VCE international
students to consolidate their language skills. We also encourage them to undertake a VCE language in their first language
to get a bonus ATAR score.
Our International Parents, Guardians and Homestay Providers
celebrated our New Year on Friday 15 March in Nindethana.
Miranda Truong
International Student Coordinator
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Whole School Assembly
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Valentine’s Day
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Year 12 University Camp
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News from our Sub Schools….
Year Level Coordinators 2013
Year Level Coordinators work closely with students, families
and teachers to ensure that your child is happy and supported at school. Please contact them if you have any
concerns or for any information about your child’s progress.
Junior Sub School: T: 9356 4066
Mr Les Chapman - Sub School Leader
7E, 8I, 8J
Ms Lauren Honeycombe - Assistant Sub School Leader
7A, 8A, 8E
Junior School Report
Congratulations and welcome to all the new students, all Year 7 students
and returning Year 8 students. We are off to a flying start in the Junior School
this year. All students have been issued with lockers and have locks for these.
Just a reminder that a spare key for your lock must be given to your Integrated Studies Teacher. Each student’s Integrated Studies (IS) teacher is also that
student’s Learning Manager.
The first day for Year 7 saw students enjoying meeting their Integrated Studies
Teacher and Coordinators and enjoying a BBQ with sausages and watermelon at lunchtime. After lunch they participated with great enthusiasm in their
house colours in a sports afternoon in the Gymnasium.
Mr Loue Traianou - Sub School Coordinator
7B, 7D, 8B, 8D
Ms Laura Gough - Sub School Coordinator
7C, 7G, 8C, 8G
The Year 7 students have also completed a first day impression to go in a
time capsule which will be opened in 2018. Students are learning how to
greet in their various LOTE’s and are starting a family identity unit in Integrated Studies. In PE, students are doing fitness testing.
Ms Di Phyland- Sub School Coordinator
7F, 7H, 8F, 8H
Ms Micki Minogue - Sub School Assistant
In the first round robin Bean Bag Inter class tournament held on Friday 7A
defeated 7B. Every Friday this term, two Year 7 classes will play against each
other for a prize.
Mr Chapman
Ms Gough
Ms Honeycombe
Mr Traianou
Ms Phyland
Ms Minogue
It is very pleasing to see the students in the Junior School in full school uniform. Most students have all their books and diaries which makes for a very
smooth beginning to the year. If you have any difficulties in getting any
books please contact the Junior School.
Middle Sub School: T: 9356 4088
Ms Janet McKenzie - Sub School Leader
9A, 10D
Ms Becky Annetts - Assistant Sub School Leader
9B, 9C, 10C
Could parents also advise the front office of any change of address and
phone numbers as soon as possible. If your child is absent, a note or medical certificate needs to be brought to the coordinator upon the student’s
return to school.
Mr Sean Ryan - Sub School Coordinator
9F, 9G, 10A
Ms Louise Bryant - Sub School Coordinator
9D, 9E, 10B
Coordinators are interviewing students individually in order to get to know
each other.
Ms Nermina Fetahovic - Sub School Assistant
Ms McKenzie
Ms Annetts
Mr Ryan
Ms Bryant
Year 8 students settled quickly and enthusiastically back into their classes,
meeting new teachers and having an enjoyable first day. They are enjoying
their start to the New Year and are engaging well in their subjects. In Integrated Studies, students are learning about Medieval History and in Science,
safety and experimentation and observation is the start of their course.
Ms Fetahovic
Year 7’s will have Immunisations on Wednesday 20 February. The Swimming
Sports are on Tuesday 26 February and it is compulsory for all students to
attend. If your child is ill on this day they must have a Medical Certificate.
Please remember to have Sunscreen, hats and water bottles on this day. We
look forward to all students participating in events.
The Junior School Coordinators look forward to meeting parents and assisting
them with any concerns they may have about their child.
Senior Sub School: T: 9356 4099
Ms Julie Bird - Sub School Leader
11B (H-M), 12B (H-M)
Ms Melissa D’Amico - Assistant Sub School Leader
11C (N-S), 12C (N-S)
Junior School
Ms Anna Woods - Sub School Coordinator
11A (A-G), 12A (A-G), 11 VCAL
Mr Robert Krysinski - Sub School Coordinator
11D (T-Z), 12D (T-Z), 12 VCAL
Ms Rosemary Bambery - Sub School Assistant
Ms Bird
Ms D’Amico
Ms Woods
Mr Krysinski
Ms Bambery
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News from our Sub Schools....Con’t
Junior School Report Continued
Eseta and Kathy (7B)
“In class we are working on our timelines. Our topic this term is Family and
Identity. Getting around school is easier than we thought!”
Jaxzen and Taani ( 8F)
“ So far in Year 8 it is awesome because we have great teachers and cool
subjects! In English we have been working on Autobiographies. “
Gabriel, Buku and Daniel (7E)
“ In PE class, we are doing fitness testing. We think Year 7 is superb because
it is lots of fun and everyday there is excitement and something new!”
Year 8 Class Captains & Vice-Captains
Year 7 Class Captains & Vice-Captains
Home
Group
Captain
Vice-Captain
7A
Arshiya Merchant
Darren Tran
7B
Christine Nghiem
Brendan Nguyen
7C
Tamika Sciberras
Kevin (Peng Cheng) Ma
7D
John Li
Vivianne Ton
7E
Tina Wen
Samson Hollands
7F
Long (Matthew) Le
Sounida (Amy) Inthisane
7G
Kelly Ha
Hai Le
7H
Ted Lee
Annie Huynh
Home
Group
8A
Captain
Vice-Captain
Dominic Lay
Ricki Tran
8B
Victoria Su’Afalo
Harley Hill
8C
Christie Tran
Michael Do
8D
George Pisera
Bill Duong
8E
Linda Nguyen
Brittney McColley
8F
Tracey Le
Amy Huynh
8G
Issa Zarghar
Hanna Nguyen
8H
Jessica Vo
Devangana Sharma
8I
William Lam
Celine Lay-Chung
8J
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News from our Sub Schools....Con’t
Middle School Report
Welcome back to everyone. In particular I would like to welcome all our new students and also Nermina Fetahovic who is working as
the subschool assistant in the middle school. We have had a very smooth start to the year and all coordinators are thrilled with the
positive attitude the middle school students have shown so far. It is important at this time of the year to establish routines in terms of
diary use and homework. It would also be helpful if parents and guardians checked diaries to see what work is being given. Students in
the middle school should be completing up to two hours per night. If they don’t have specific homework students should be revising
class notes or reading a book.
Coming Events
In Week 7 all Year 9 students will be visiting Williamstown Beach with their Humanities teacher as part of their coastal studies. Also, during
this week we will be holding a Cyber Safety Information Session which will be presented by the Australian and Communication Media
Authority.
On Monday the 25th of February all Year 9 students will be sitting the General Achievement Test. This is a very useful tool in assessing
performance across a range of areas. Notices have been sent home regarding this test.
Netbooks for Year 9 students will be distributed next Wednesday 20 February and on Monday 25 February. Letters will be distributed
regarding the process for this. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the distribution.
Year 10 students can look forward to upcoming events planned by our 4 successful Beacon Ambassadors. Congratulations to the following students who have been chosen as our ambassadors: Hoa Nguyen, Brigitte Thomas, Joshua Aghan, Anna Hijazeen. We had
several applications this year and students who have not been appointed as ambassadors will be given the opportunity to meet as a
committee when we are organising major events.
Ms Janet McKenzie
Middle Sub School Leader
Senior School Report
I would like to take the opportunity to make a special welcome
to the parents of Year 11 & 12 students who are new to the Senior School, and to say that the 2013 school year has taken off to
a great start. So many students are already showing excellent
promise with the timely completion of the holiday homework, set
for all classes during the Orientation Program in 2012. There has
been an impressive commitment from students and staff to get
right down to business, setting the tone for a solid year’s work.
The Year 12 Study Camp was held on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th
of February at University College on the grounds of the University
of Melbourne, Parkville. VCE and VCAL students experienced a
variety of presentations from some pre-eminent speakers, including the best-selling Australian author Archie Fusillo, Greg
Young of Youth Now, Fabiana Grasso of VECCI, and Karen Ford
VCE English expert. Our own MIPs team presented a highly informative lecture on the pathways taken by the 2012 Year 12
students and the options for further study once students complete VCE and VCAL. Information provided included an outline
of the university pre-results selection options - “PPP” and “SNAP”
programs - and the various scholarships available, for which our
students can apply.
We have a very active and committed group of students working in our SRC this year. The School Captains Mariah and Johnny
along with Vice Captains Victoria and Kushani, have led the
highly popular upgrade of the Year 12 Common Room. The
Common Room facilities have been painted and new furniture
will be arriving later in Term 1. It is evident already that this is a
very significant space for our senior students, and many are taking great pride in maintaining this facility in its pleasant and orderly state.
We have a number of events planned for the year to motivate
and engage the imagination of our senior students. Term 1
would not be complete without the “VCE/Staff Soccer Challenge” in Week 9. In Term 2 we will have an assembly to celebrate “100 days of VCE/VCAL success”, with speakers including
our alumni students sharing their successes. Our “Whole New
World” assembly will be addressed by the ever-popular Sonja
Carras.
Sonja’s thought provoking presentation, which focuses on teenagers
staying safe while partying, is always received with enthusiasm by students and staff alike. Later in the year the Senior Sub-School Team
plans to invite an Olympic swimmer to speak to the Year 11s, while the
Year 12s will have a Motivational Pizza lunch. Driver Education is always an important issue for both students and parents, and with this in
mind we plan to have the “Fit to Drive” Road Safety Program for Year
11 students and the RACV “Spin Chat” Avoiding Risk Program for the
Year 12s.
Additionally in 2013, Study Skills programs for both Year 11 & 12 students will be provided. The “Stretch Program” will be running again
this year, and a selection of Year 11 students will be required to attend. Letters to advise of participation in this program will be sent
home and parent signatures will be required. Stretch focuses on
Study Skills, Time Management and Organisation. The Year 11 and 12
“High Achievers Study Groups” will also run this year. The Year 12
group was established last year and students involved meet and study
together regularly. The Year 11 group will be set up shortly and a
meeting will be held to consolidate this group. In Year 12 a “Peer
Coaching Program” will run - where some of our higher achieving students will work with groups of their peers - to accelerate learning for all
members of the group, and a teacher will oversee their work.
In the background, throughout the year, we will conduct our Case
Management Initiative to ensure that the attendance, achievement
and individual needs of all our students are monitored closely. Interim
Reports to parents of Year 12 students will now have a new section
entitled “Achievement”, to allow teachers to indicate the level of
achievement. Through these Interim Reports, we hope to provide effective intervention and support as required. The reports at the end of
Semester 1 will also include this new “Achievement” section. Mid-year
Exams in 2013 will be running for all Year 12 students during the Term 2
holidays.
I look forward to a fast-paced year in the Senior Sub-School and hope
to meet many parents of our senior students as the year progresses.
Please contact us on 9366 2555 if you have any queries or concerns
about the progress of your child.
Ms Julie Bird
Senior Sub School Leader
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Parents & Friends
The Parents and Friends association conducted a Christmas Raffle during the last term
of school. I wish to thank all the parents, students & Teachers who purchased raffle
tickets for their great support. We raised $635, which has been passed onto the School
camp coordinator to utilise in the upgrades to the camp at Strathbogie. 1st prize consists of $100 Coles/Myer voucher and an iPod dock, clock radio and various other
goods and was won by Ms Natalina Li. 2nd prize is a 14 megapixel digital camera, a
$50 Caltex voucher and various other goods and was won by Ms Marlene Cassar. 3 rd
prize is a pamper pack, a $50 Caltex voucher and various other goods and was won
by Ms Carmel Castorina. They were all quite happy to collect their respective prizes.
A Cyber Safety information evening has been scheduled for Thursday 14th March 2013
at 6pm in Nindethana. Please mark this date down in your planners and calendars to
avoid missing a very worthwhile evening. This session will be run by the government
Australian Media and Communication Authority. They will give you up to date information on how to keep your children safe on the internet and other social media applications. Looking forward to seeing as many parents as possible from our school and
you are welcome to bring friends along. Please complete the return slip below and
hand in to the General Office by 28 February.
1st Prize Winner Ms Natalina Li
For any further information about Parents and Friends please contact Maree Wilke on
9366 2555 between 8.30a.m and 2.30p.m
Ms Maree Wilke
Parent Participation Coordinator
Ms Maree Wilke with 3rd Prize Winner Ms Carmel Castorina
Rep
ly
Slip
Cyber Safety
Information Evening
Thursday 14 march, 2013
At 6pm In nindethana
Dear Parents, Guardians and Families
An Information Evening for Parents on Cyber Safety has been
organised for Thursday 14 March, 2013 - 6pm in Nindethana.
Please return to the
General Office by
28 February, 2013
As parents, we are only too aware of the risks the internet poses to our children. The ability to communicate with their peers
in such an instantaneous environment can at times be useful,
but also damaging in some ways. So St Albans Secondary
College would like to give our parents the opportunity to attend this informative event and assist you in securing your
family.
Name of Parent/Guardian:
Our presenter is from Australian Communication & Media
Authority. The evening will run for approximately 1 and a half
hours with plenty of time for you to ask questions and raise
any concerns you are having with your children and their use
of the internet.
Name of Student:
All those interested parents who wish to attend are asked to
return the RSVP slip to the General Office so we can endeavour to accommodate everyone.
Number of people attending
Parent/Guardian Signature
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call
Maree Wilke on 9366 2555.
Yours sincerely
Date
St Albans Secondary College
289 Main Road East
St Albans Vic 3021
Kerrie Dowsley
Principal
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Phone: 9366 2555
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.stalbanssc.vic.edu.au
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From the General Office
Education Maintenance Allowance in 2013
The EMA is being restructured to increase the focus on direct support to parents.
The changes to the EMA starting in 2013 include:

The School Start Bonus will be discontinued.

EMA payments to parents increased from:
 $117.50 to $200 for parents of eligible Prep students
 $117.50 to $150 for parents of all other eligible primary school students
 $235 to $300 for parents of eligible Year 7 students
 $235 to $250 for parents of all other eligible secondary school students up to the age of 16.

School-based EMA payments will be discontinued ($117.50 per primary school student; $235.00 per secondary school
student).
The discontinuation of the schools' component of the EMA will be partially offset by the redirection of equity based funding to some
schools. These payments will be directed to schools with higher proportions of students from a lower socio-economic background, in
recognition of the additional challenges faced in supporting these students to reach their potential. Further information about these
changes will be provided directly to schools.
Changes to the EMA will be effective from the start of the 2013 school year.
The EMA is paid in two instalments annually (70% in March and 30% in August).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the EMA in 2013, you must:


be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and
be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State Concessions
Act 2004* or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a temporary foster parent.
* i.e – the parent/guardian must be the holder of a valid Health Care Card or valid Pension Card.
The eligibility criteria must be met as at 29 January 2013 (Instalment One) and 15 July 2013 (Instalment Two).
The EMA application form must be submitted to the school by 28 February 2013.
Year 7
Year 8 – Age 16
Instalment One
$210
$175
Instalment Two
$90
$75
Annual Total
$300
$250
Payment Amounts - 2013:
* Student year level (or age for ungraded and special school students) will determine the amount payable. Parents of
Students turning 16 years in 2013 are paid on a pro rata basis.
You can receive the EMA by direct deposit into your nominated bank account or by individual cheque which will be posted to
the school for collection.
Contact: School Office for an EMA application form and to lodge your application.
Schoolkids Bonus
From January 2013, a new payment called the 'Schoolkids Bonus' will be introduced by the Commonwealth Government. The
Schoolkids Bonus will be paid by Centrelink in January and July each year to help families with school costs.
Families receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A will receive:

up to $410 for each child in primary school

up to $820 for each child in secondary school.
For more information about the Schoolkids Bonus, visit www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/information/schoolkids-bonus
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Dear Parents and Guardians Calendar - 2013

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