The June edition of The Grange P

DELORAINE CAMPUS (7-12)
Deloraine Drive, Hoppers Crossing, 3029
Telephone: (03) 9748 9166
CALLISTEMON CAMPUS (P-6)
Callistemon Drive, Hoppers Crossing, 3029
Telephone: (03) 9748 6555
The Grange
Email:
RESPECT
[email protected]
Web: www.thegrange.vic.edu.au
LEARNING
WORKING TOGETHER
P-12 College Dates
JUNE
14th - 16th
Year 10 exams
24th
2:30 Finish
End of Term
23rd
2:30 - 5:00pm, Deloraine Library
Mid-year Exams Feedback Session,
Years 10, 11 and 12
Parents and students are invited to meet with subject
teachers for feedback on the Mid-year exams.
Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 will be dismissed from
classes at 2.00 pm on the day.
JULY
11th
Term 3 Begins
25th
Curriculum Day
12th
Year 12 VU info
27th
Year 10 Course Counselling Day
Whole College
18th - 20th
Year 4 DOXA Camp
19th
VCE Parent Information (Year 10 and 11)
Deloraine
Callistemon
From the Principal
Principal’s Report to School Community
COMMUNITY
It was great to see the participation of our
College in the community’s commemoration
of ANZAC. Our College was represented
in the RSL’s parade on Sunday April 24th
with student leaders carrying banners
and marching in the parade. Similarly, our
College was strongly represented at the
Werribee Dawn Service on April 25. Again,
our student leaders participated along with
a number of parents who also attended
the service. I thank the following staff for
supporting students and the community
at the service; Brendan Hollier, Meredith
Clencie, Glen Cowan, Nadia Fitzpatrick and
Jacqui White. Our choir played a significant
role at the RSL breakfast – providing
entertainment to guests. Again this level of
community engagement was led by Teresa
Damjanic. I very much appreciated the role
of our College Council President, Marcel
Mafhoud, who attended both services on
behalf of our College.
Our College held two assemblies on Friday
22 April to commemorate ANZAC. We held a
Prep – 4 and Grades 6 – 8 Assembly where
members of the Werribee RSL and Vietnam
Veterans Association along with Warrant
Officer Class 1, Ron Fenton provided the
key address. Again our student leaders were
highly involved in managing and leading
these services. It was also pleasing to see a
large number of parents attending to share in
the commemoration and being an active part
of their College community. I was extremely
impressed with the excellent behaviour and
listening by all students ably demonstrated
our College value of “Respect”.
CURRICULUM
We are participating in the University of
Melbourne Network of Schools (UMNOS)
a program where we are investigating, in
participation with a group of schools, the
most highly effective strategies to improve
students’ numeracy understandings. This is
a three-year project where we applied and
were selected from a number of Australia
wide schools to participate. Our focus will
be targeted teaching in mathematics at both
our Primary and Secondary campus’s. Our
research will build capacity for our College to further build a
strong curriculum around Science Technology, Engineering
and Maths. This project will support our Strategic Plan and
Annual Implementation Plan to improve the delivery and
student learning in mathematics by developing teacher skills.
I am also thinking this project will link directly to Councillor
Jim Williamson and College Council’s proposal for additional
funding to improve facilities and look at the development
of a speciality STEM Facility. Glen Cowan, Curriculum
Leader, Leah Eden, Curriculum Leader (Callistemon) and Jo
Camozzato are representing our College on this project.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS
(STEM)
We are now actively engaging in the Education Department’s
project around developing a STEM school based initiative
and also in the Wyndham Tech School Project. I participated
with Glen Cowan, Teagan Snowling and Lyn Telfer in the first
“Tech School Summit” yesterday at the Exhibition Building.
The Minister for Education and Deputy Premier, James
Merlino launched the project of which I believe we can be a
major participant. We will be part of the implementation group
to develop our local “Tech School” to be located at Victoria
University, Werribee. A working party to co-ordinate STEM
within our College is being established by Glen Cowan to
develop curriculum, programs and resources.
PRIORITY REVIEW
We have been informed that we have met the Victorian
Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) standards
for our curriculum documentation, programs and delivery
model. I certainly thank and acknowledge the work of the P-12
curriculum leaders and all staff for writing and contributing to
this process and rigorous documentation.
TRANSITION
This week we are involved in visiting local Primary Schools
outlining our programs and College transitions to prospective
Grade 6 students. Meredith Clencie and Leah Eden along with
students who attended the primary schools as students have
spoken to teachers, parents and students about our college.
Trish Burton our Marketing Consultant is currently designing
a marketing/ advertising package. We are holding our open
morning for parents this Thursday May 5, for prospective
Year 7 students 2017, to outline our programs, high levels
of support and what we offer in terms of extra curricula. The
information session is being held at our Deloraine Campus
from 9.30 – 11.00am. We would very much like to see you on
the day.
David Smillie
College Principal.
P-12 College News
SCHOOL LAWYER
In case you haven’t heard already, we
are lucky to be the first and only school in
Australia to have a fully qualified lawyer on
campus to assist our students and parents/
guardians. The lawyer is employed by
WEstjustice Western Community Legal
Centre and the service is FREE and
CONFIDENTIAL. The lawyer’s name is
Vincent Shin (Vinnie for the kids) and can
help you with things like:
• Tenancy issues (bond being withheld,
landlord not responding to repairs requests
etc)
• Consumer matters (faulty goods,
telephone, internet, gas, electricity issues,)
• Family violence
• Family law
• Homelessness
• Infringements (myki fines, parking fines etc)
• Criminal law
• Mortgage stress
• Fines
If you need the lawyer’s help, please contact him to make
an appointment: 0420 341 081 or 9974 5317 or vincent@
westjustice.org.au.
*the following is not legal advice and is information only.
Please make an appointment with Vinnie if you would like
legal advice.
Did you know that:
Community Legal Centres like WEstjustice Western
Community Legal Centre are located all around Australia and
provide free legal advice for the community for people who are
unable to pay for private lawyers.
If you have a complaint about your mobile phone, home phone
or internet service, and you cannot resolve the problem with
your provider, you can call the Telecommunications Industry
Ombudsman – a free service – on 1800 062 058 or visit
www.tio.com.au
FOOD & GOODS BANK
Our Food & Goods Bank is held each month.
Our next Food & Goods Bank will be held on Thursday 23rd June in the Callistemon Gym Foyer.
A wide range of clothing, homewares, books, toys, linen and some foods are available (free of charge from
generous community donations) to support our families in need.
Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Teresa Damjanic on 0423 75 75 65.
Together we can make a difference!
THE GRANGE P-12 COLLEGE’S BIGGEST MORNING TEAS
Congratulations to all Prep-Year 12 students, families and staff for making our Biggest Morning Teas a huge
success! Callistemon campus - Thursday 2nd June and Deloraine campus - Friday 3rd June.
Together we raised $2452.10. Well done to William for running the Coloured Hairspray fundraiser at
Callistemon campus, raising $413!
We sincerely thank everyone for your generous morning tea and gold coin donations. Special thanks to our
Coffee & Chat Parent and School Community group for all their hard work and to Keith from 501st Squad for
coming as our special guest – Rocking Jawa!
PACIFIC WERRIBEE
COMMUNITY FAIR
On Saturday 28th May, our Choir and Pacific
Cultural Performance Group performed on
the community stage at 11am, supported by
staff Teresa Damjanic and Bryar Kerridge.
These performances were thoroughly
enjoyed by the general public and we
sincerely congratulate all students for their
outstanding performances!
Our V.E.T Hair students provided patrons
with complimentary hair styles at the Fair
from 12pm – 3pm under the direction of their
teacher, Bianca Ferraro. Students were
very busy and did an exception job, even
receiving a thank you card and gifts from
a lady who was very appreciative of their
wonderful work. Thank you to our students
for volunteering their time to showcase their
learning and for providing an exemplary
community service!
WYNDHAM LIBRARY
ADVERTISEMENT FILMING
On Thursday 9th June, students across
P-12 participated in the filming of Wyndham
Libraries upcoming advertisement which will
be shown at Village Cinemas, Plaza, during
the holidays. It was an exciting experience
for our students and we look forward to
seeing the product of their work!
Deloraine Campus News
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGE
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
Congratulations to the Grange P-12 College
students who won second place at the
Science and Engineering Challenge at
Victoria University Footscray Park today.
They were one of 8 schools participating
in building bridges, hovercrafts and Mars
Rovers. The Grange students were excellent
ambassadors, demonstrating strong group
and problem solving skills.
It was an exciting, stimulating and rewarding
experience. Thanks to all students and staff
for participating.
Chloe Miller, Reuben Logan and Danielle
James
9A EXCURSION TO
WERRIBEE RSL
On Friday 10th June, Year 9A visited the Werribee RSL to view
war artefacts as part of their research for the Spirit of ANZAC
competition.
Students were able to listen to stories and some from personal
experiences, from Vietnam Veterans, Lyle and Don.
Students were shown weapons and equipment used in the
wars and were treated to scones afterwards.
Students were very appreciative of the time that was given by
the volunteers to enable them to have the experience.
Supported by Nadia Fitzpatrick, Sean Galofaro and Teresa
Damjanic.
Teresa Damjanic
IN THE CLASSROOM
- FOODS
On Monday 23rd May Year 12 VCAL
strudents reeped the benefit of a term of
hard work organising Warrigna students to
visit our school kitchens and made Burgers
and Pizza. VCALstudents have worked hard
in small teams teaching Warringa students
possible hazards and how to safely work in
the kitchen. The new knowledge was put into
action when the students were able to come
over to the Home Echo kitchens and make
their Burgers and Pizza.
One class was taught how to make burgers
during period 3 and 4 while the second class
had the opitunity to make their own pizza’s
during period 5 and 6. In the weeks leading
up to the cooking lessons the VCAL students
we required to plan and deliver lessons to
the Warringa students about how to identfy
hazards in the kitchen and how to safely act
when in a ktichen to prevent any possible
injuiries. The feedback from teachers and
students was excellent.
The feedback from both staff and students
from Warringa was very positive and many
of the Warringa students had never made
their own pizzas before.
LEGAL STUDIES
- LAW WEEK
As part of the “Law Week”(16-22 May) my year 12 legal class
was lucky enough to take part in a mock trial.
Vincent Shin (our school lawyer) and numerous other
barristers, lawyers and legal students came into the school
and performed a mock criminal trial. The year 12 students
were members of the jury and had the opportunity to
experience how a criminal trial is conducted, as well as take
part in the jury deliberations and deliver their verdict of “guilty”.
It was a wonderful learning experience and served as
invaluable preparation for Unit 4 Legal Studies.
DELORAINE LIBRARY UPGRADE
The Deloraine Library has recently
completed a refurbishment, including
repainting and a new polished concrete floor.
Although it is officially the “Library”, it is also
the events hub of the Deloraine campus.
We hold assemblies, events, information
sessions, performances and meetings as
well as classes on a daily basis.
A large range of bright funky furniture now resides in the
reading hub. During class time students can silent read whilst
enjoying the pleasant views of the landscaped courtyard. We
also have multiple copies of all texts being studied by students
from Years 9-12 to support teachers and students with the
aim being to improve literacy outcomes. We have multiple
copies of novels for Years 7,8 & 9 that are part of the Book
Club Program , that encourages a lifelong love of reading.
Our new library includes a Year 12 Study
Area where students spend spare periods,
as well as recess and lunchtimes working
on set tasks and studying with minimal
disruption from other students.
We have a range of Non-Fiction books; our goal being to
match these with the college curriculum, so both students and
teachers may choose books to assist with their classes when
needed. Our Non- Fiction books are now sorted according to
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). We have also
created book boxes on current topics being studied to support
student research during class time, these include topics such
as Ancient China, Greece, Rome & World War II.
We have a fiction section with many new
titles that are on high rotation and graphic
novels for those who prefer lighter reading.
Since the school year started, we have
purchased a wave of brand new novels
many of which were recommended by
students at the Deloraine campus. We have
organized a new alphabetical filing system,
which allows students to find their favourite
authors and books quickly and efficiently.
The Library of course still have a range of technologies
to support student learning such as Ipads, laptops, data
projectors as well as a Smartboard located at the back of the
library.
We have had many positive responses so far and we will
continue working towards creating a 21st century learning
environment at the Deloraine campus.
Tracey Hart Teacher Librarian
Sandi Chua Library Technician
YEAR 9 CAREER DAY
YEAR 10 CAREER DAY
WYNSPEAK – PUBLIC
SPEAKING COMPETITION
On Tuesday 24th May at the Wyndham
Youth Centre, our Deloraine Public Speaking
students successfully qualified for the
preliminary finals against local schools.
Congratulations to Poornima and Alanis for
your outstanding effort.
DELORAINE’S PRODUCTION: ‘HOODIE’
Rehearsals are currently underway every Tuesday 3:03pm
– 4:30pm Theatre. Performance will take place on Thursday
8th September. Tickets will be available for sale early Term 3.
Calling all actors! There are still a few spots available so if you
have a passion for acting and would like to join, please see Ms
Rachael Barlow or Ms Alana Pavlovic.
Our Public Speaking group is led by
teachers, Rachael Barlow and Darren
Lawless and meet every Tuesday lunchtime.
Mid-year Exams Feedback Session,
Years 10, 11 and 12
Thursday 23rd June, 2.30 pm – 5.00 pm in Deloraine Library
Parents and students are invited to meet with subject teachers
for feedback on the Mid-year exams.
Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 will be dismissed from classes
at 2.00 pm on the day.
DELORAINE SPORTS NEWS
THE GRANGE HOUSE ATHLETICS RECORDS 2016
12-­‐13 Girls
14yo Girls
15yo Girls
9 15yo Boys
7 12-­‐13 Boys
8 14yo Boys
100m
200m
400m
800m
Name
Result
Year
Rory Pretty
12.97 sec
2015
Bryan Vasquez
13.07 sec
2012
Atapana Tuaniu
26.06 sec
2015
Rory Pretty
26.63 sec
2015
Sam Clifford
1.02 min
2015
Name
Result Year
100m
Ador Mangar
Charlotte Payne
30.71 sec
1.15 min
2012
2009
Sam Clifford
2.26 min
2015
Tegan Blair
3.35 min
2012
Hayden Shade
2.59 min
2010
Alexandra Joseph
4.24 min
2008
1500m
Division
Sam Clifford
5.02 min
2015
High Jump
Ben Toeaua
1.52m
2015
Patrick Berrie
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
1.40 m
Elenoa Talisa
1.46 m
2015
Kailee Shaw
1.10 m
2011
4.02m
2015
Janette Stefanidies
3.73 m
2010
3.36 m
2012
Elenoa Talisa
3.40m
2015
Ezikiel Moka
8.92m
2015
Janette Stefanidies
7.99 m
2010
Patrick Berrie
8.32 m
2012
Elenoa Talisa
7.00m
2015
Blade Nicholson
800m
High Jump
2012
Patrick Berrie
11.74 m
400m
2012
Result
Year
Name
Result Year
12.74 sec
2015
Monique Harris 13.00 sec
2010
Tracey Kilifi
14.40 sec
2015
Joseph Waitere
26.55 sec
2015
Monique Harris
30.06 sec
2012
Malcom Petrie
27.06 sec
2011
Tracey Kilifi
30.39 sec
2015
Monique Harris
1.12 min
2009
Joseph Waitere
1.04min
2015
Wilson Deng
1.25 min
2013
Dylan Blair
2.44min
2015
Viola Poulivatti
8.87 m
2011
Grace Reynolds
6.80m
2015
22.19m
2015
Elenoa Talisa
16.20m
2015
Siupeli Finau
21.5 m
2012
Hannah Frazer
15.00 m
2012
Koni Lot
20.22 m
2011
Javelin
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
1.50m
2015
Kailee Shaw
1.35 m
2012
Ezekiel Moka
1.45m
2016
Elenoa Talisa
1.10m
2016
Harvey Fernandez
1.43 m
2012
Atapana Tuani
5.07 m
2011
Elenoa Talisa
3.5m
2016
Rory Pretty
4.7m
2016
Alexandra Joseph
3.30 m
2011
Rory Pretty
10.45m
Ulaula Ulaula
Ezekiel Moka
Atapana Tuania
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Javelin
2012
Jahden Edgecombe
27.84 m
2011
Javelin
Jai Knight
14.90 m
2015
Olivia Howitt
8.60 m
2015
Javelin
Tai Pretty
2015
Mikaela Stanjo
11.60 m
2015
Name
Year
12
Name
Result
Year
Name
Result Year
100m
Michael Callega
12.64 sec
2015
Monique Harris
13.13 sec
2013
Jamie Harris
14.99 sec
2015
2015
200m
17 yo Boys
17 yo Girls
Result 200m
400m
400m
800m
800m
1500m
Division
1500m
Division
High Jump
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Peleti Polonga
11.90 m
2015
Adual Akol
3.65m
2016
Jolina Sangalanga
3.51
2016
2016
Paul Kilifi
10.95m
2016
2015
Jacob Falefata
10.4m
2016
Paul Kilifi
12.90 m
2015
Molly Falefata
8.5m
2016
Lene Siania
11.3m
2016
Nancy Francis
8.35m
2016
James Vaufusi
10.2m
2016
Nicole Stoicevska
6.1 m 2015
Paul Kilifi
10.90m
2016
Celina Gonda
6.30m
2016
Jeneero McCauley
10.15m
2016
26.60 m
2015
2016
2015
10.3m
Paul Kilifi
8.92m
Tracey Kilifi
14.00 m
10.08 m
2011
Shot Put
Maria Mou
Zane Reti
2015
2011
2015
Troy Hanika-­‐Pati
35.35 m
6.50 m
Alek Jandric
2016
23.94 m
Rebecca Salvo
2015
Discus
5.6m
Frank Kilifi
2016
2015
Troy Hanita-­‐Paki
Josh Stefanidies
7.7m
16.3m
2016
2015
Taalia Pietra
Ashley Khekensthis
1.30m
7.70 m
2010
2015
Jacob Falefata
Citrine Turner
2016
10.81 m
28.30 m
2015
2016
3.6m
Dylan Blair
Discus
1.40 m
11.0m
3.70 m
Kherleen Sa Lepou
2010
6.6 m
Troy Hanika-­‐Paki
Lucas Nardella
Tylah Hurinui
2016
5.73 m
2016
2016
4.20m
2016
4.5m
Neesha Letalu
2016
2016
2016
Tracey Kilifi
4.81
Jerry Aiono
Brooke Simper
1.10m
3.1m
5.51 m
Joseph Waitere
2015
1.25m
3.7m
Jahden Edgecombe
2012
Celina Gonda
Losa Mohi
2015
2016
Nancy Francis
Tylah Hurinu
1.35 m
Ricky Turner
2015
2011
2016
Tai Pretty
Tracey Kilifi
2016
2016
2016
1.10m
2016
1.30m
2016
1.20m
Nadia Jandric
2016
1.69 m
5.27
Chloe Davidge 2010
9.45
Peleti Polonga
6.0m
2016
9.7m
Abraham Ngawhare
4.74 m
1.65m
1.55m Athan Coalboy
2013
Tai Pretty
Long Jump
Karlos Kuri
Malachi Moka
Mason Frangapane
2016
Liam Stone
High Jump
2011
1.50m
Dylan Woods 2012
2016
1.45 m
2015
4.14 min
7.4m
Zane Reti
1.22 m
Brook Simper
7.32 m
Josh Thompson
Citrine Turner
2015
10.18
2012
High Jump
2.51 min
9.80 m
27.24 sec
2015
Maria Mou
11.20 m
Jahden Edgecombe
5.16 min
2015
RJ David
2012
Tom Clifford
2.49 min
Shubh Gill
12.81 sec
1500m
Division
2011
Jahden Edgecomb
800m
2012
Clay Aitken
2015
2015
1.25 min
2015
2015
2012
1.19 min
Tori Barton
2016
11.39 sec
2.36 min
Tylah Hurinui
2015
7.5m
Peleti Polonga
2.38 min
2010
1.05 min
7.43 m
100m
Tom Clifford
1.03 min
Liam Stone
8.70 m
2015
Wesley Dejong
Nikon Srikuta
400m
Princess Feika
15.92 sec
800m
2011
Priscillia Grant
Citrine Turner
2015
2015
34.75 sec
2012
2015
1.46 min
31.44 sec
Stacey Kotridis
2016
12.06 sec
Citrine Turner
Tylah Hurinui
2015
2016
Paul Kilifi
2015
2012
25.45 sec
11.3
100m
57.00 sec
25.38 sec
Liam Stone
9.65
Year
Tom Ciifford
Jahden Edgecomb
14.30 m
Result
400m
200m
Rory Pretty
Name
2015
2015
George Finau
11
33.62 sec
Year
14.57 sec
Soon Nee Teo
2016
Year
Citrine Turner
Result Tylah Hurinui
Emma DiPiazza
2015
9.6m
Result 2015
Name
2015
Triple Jump Jahden Edgecombe
10.1m
Name
27.00 sec
Year
12.64 sec
2015
Montana Scott
Year
16 yo Girls
Result
Liam Stone
7.55m
2016
Result
Patrick Berrie
2012
Christian Greig
Name
200m
4.11 min
Name
100m
1500m
Division
10
16 yo Boys
Kailee Shaw
1500m
Division
Blade Nicholson
Siupeli Finau
200m
Name
John Vave
Shot Put
High Jump
Long Jump
18.70 m
18-­‐20 Boys
Mitchel Callega
26.42 sec
2015
18 -­‐ 20 Girls
2015
Jamie Harris
31.50 sec
Monique Harris
32.84 sec
2013
Jamie Harris
1.20 min
2015
Mitchel Palma 2.35 min
2012
Lee Blake
3.48 min
2015
Melcolm Kilifi
1.60m
2016
Monique Harris
1.38 m
2013
Ryan Larson
1.55m
2016
Lee Blake
1.28 m
2015
Jaime Harris
1.25m
2016
5.57m
2016
JaimeHarris
4.06m
2016
Ryan Larson
5.13m
2916
Zoe Nocon
3.46m
2016
Jahden Edgecombe
5.12 m
2013
Triple Jump Jahden Edgecombe
10.51 m
2013
Shot Put
Citrine Turner
11.70 m
2015
Discus
Ricky Turner
27.30 m
2012
Discus
Citrine Turner
9.20 m
2015
Javelin
Peleti Plonga
33.20 sec
2015
Javelin
Dylan Vea
Jahden Edgecombe
16.30 m
2013
Fuapuana Pati
9.5 m
2015
Melcolm Kilifi
11.7
2016
Grace Vahe'i
9.10m
2016
Dylan Vea
9.9
2016
Annie Pese
6.5m
2016
VOLLEYBALL
Intermediate Girls Volleyball
Report
well-organised and ready to play! Safe to say, we were a little
overcome by the level of skill and power some of the other
teams had.
On May 19th at 7.30am, seven Yr 9/10 girls
and their sleepy teacher drove to the State
Intermediate Volleyball finals at Dandenong
Stadium. The day that followed turned out
to be a great success for the team - as star
server, Amy Crichton reports:
For our first game, we played against schools from Monbulk,
then Maffra and then Keysborough. We played great defence
and good consistency to win through to semi-finals without
losing a set. We then beat Bendigo Regional College 2-0 and
were in the State final against Eltham! In the final, we won
the first set with great blocking and team defence and were
one set away from being ‘State Champions’ before Eltham’s
powerful attacks and solid defence beat us in 3 sets.
How did we get to the State Volleyball
finals?
We played our local tournament against
schools from the local area, then our regional
tournament against schools from across the
Western suburbs and Geelong – without
losing a set. We were praised by coaches
from other schools for being very respectful
and team-orientated throughout these
tournaments.
How did we go at the State Volleyball
finals?
When we got to the State finals, there were
a lot of girls from across Victoria there that
I could tell were desperate for success,
We finished the day as second-best team in the state, which
was a surprise and a really good feeling.
What were the highlights of the day?
One of the highlights of playing State finals was the adrenaline
we had after winning our first round of games. It boosted our
confidence and made us relax and enjoy each game while
playing alongside each other.
Another highlight was at the end of the day, we received our
medals from an Australian Volleyball player headed to the
Olympics, who started his volleyball career during inter-school
sports.
What did we do really well as a team?
As a team, we played very well together.
We helped each other out during points
and encouraged one another to bring our
‘A’ game and not lose hope after mistakes.
Teamwork, I would say, was one of the most
important things we got right on the day.
Why was this day such a big
achievement?
This year’s win for us was such a big
achievement because The Grange P-12
College has never been past the regional
tournament in Volleyball. Plus, for us girls
to ‘take it out’ to the State finals, then win
our games through to the final and take our
school’s name to the other side of Melbourne
and come second in the state on our first try
– I could say was the biggest achievement.
against the other sides and the way
they upheld the college’s values of
Respect, Learning and especially
Working Together throughout the day.
It was a great feeling to be inspired by
the girls’ enthusiasm and to see their
eyes open to what opportunities hard
work and resilience can bring.
Team Members
Molly Falefata Scanlan (C)
Amy Crichton
Elenoa Falefata Scanlan
Faith (Kerleeen) Sa Lepou
Grace Toala
Tracey Kilifi
Neesha Letalu
Coach: Brendan Hollier
From the coach’s perspective, I was
incredibly proud of the way the girls fought
hard to overcome the gap in experience
RUGBY
NETBALL
SOCCER
Senior Soccer REPORT
On Thursday the 5th of May the Senior Boys Soccer
Team competed in the District Soccer Tournament.
Game 1: the boys came back from 0-2 down at half
time to finish with a well respected draw against
Werribee Secondary College thanks to some last
minute brilliance from Luc Misenga.
Game 2: the team needed to win by 3 goals to safely
progress to the final, after a slow start the boys
dominated play in the second half to end up winning
5-0 and move into the grand final. The win was lead
by some fantastic team passing and impressing goal
kicking by Wol Riak.
Game 3: we played Hoppers Crossing Secondary
in the grand final match; both teams were evenly
matched in the first half in a great defensive display
by Deng Ding and Harvey Fernandez. We were the
first to score in the second half with a clever goal by
Luc Misenga only to concede a goal late in the game
to leave the scores 1-1. The game was decided by
penalty shoot outs which we unfortunately failed to
win.
The team’s performance was impressive over the
entire day just falling short at the final hurdle, a
huge thanks to all the boys that participated and
represented the school in a positive manner.
BASKETBALL
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Callistemon Campus News
FROM THE CAMPUS PRINCIPAL
As we are now at the half way mark of the
year, it is important to pause and reflect
on the progress our students have made.
We are really proud of the small and large
gains students have experienced in literacy
and numeracy, particularly our Preps, who
have gained confidence in their learning
in such a short time. Student reports will
arrive home during the last week of term.
Parents are encouraged to connect with
our classroom teachers to discuss student
progress. Please feel free to make contact
with your child’s teacher to chat or book in a
convenient time for you to meet.
During the last few weeks our staff have
reflected on student attendance at school.
Our College goal is for all students to
achieve at least a 95% attendance rate to
enable every opportunity for them to learn
to their full potential. Out of approximately
200 days at school for the year, a 95%
attendance rate would allow 10 days
absence for illness. Students who have
many more than that are at risk of missing
key teaching in literacy and numeracy.
Regular absence is considered detrimental
to success at school. Our teaching staff
have been making contact with parents of
students with repeat absences during the
last two weeks. Please work with our staff to
support excellent student attendance.
During our assemblies we proudly present many awards
to students who display our College values. Last week we
introduced a new award to Callistemon students: A Principal
Recognition Award. This new award recognises our ‘quiet
achievers’, students who always try their best, help others
and are genuinely nice to be around in our classrooms and
across the school. They are invited to attend a special yummy
lunch with the Campus Principal and receive a certificate to
recognise their efforts. Their parents also received a letter
home to celebrate their achievement. Congratulations to the
following students:
Prep: Sophie K, Darsh P, Jairus F, Omran A
Year 1: Ezibella F, Tia P, Harmonee M, Lucas R
Year 2: Caitlyn H, Nicholas F, Jeremiah F, Ater A, Sofia M
Year 3: Kavya P, Joseph M, Melbourne A
Year 4: Aryan M, Samidha K, Jeremiah V, Catherina S, Iesha
M
Year 5: Archna S, Ashlee W, Shamarke A, Ethan B, Amelia E
Year 6: Kavan S, Kiarah P, Brodie P, Rachael M
This week Leading teacher Jodie Wright and I met with a
group of Callistemon students who have been selected to
form our first Student Representative Council. This group
comprises two students from each P-6 year level, as well as
Sunaina and Spencer, our Campus Captains. The group each
received a letter home and will work together on providing
feedback to our staff and on various projects around the
school. Congratulations to the students, we look forward
to working with you this year. The students will be officially
announced and presented with a badge at an assembly early
next term.
Peter Knight
Campus Principal
CROSS COUNTRY
On Wednesday April 27th, 42 students from
The Grange represent the college at the
Annual Hoppers Crossing District Cross
Country. The Students can be really proud
of the way they conducted themselves with
all students putting in a fantastic effort in
their races. We had some fantastic results
with a number of students finishing inside
the top 20 for their age group. A huge thank
you needs to go to our parent helper on the
day Prachi Gokhale for giving her time so
generously.
From the district results, 6 of our students
subsequently qualified for the division cross
country on May 26th at Presidents Park in
Werribee They were Jemma W, Shukurani
M, Wajeeha B, Narjis B, Cody S, Iman
A. Again all students did a fantastic job
representing themselves and the school.
Jemma W ran so quickly, finishing 8th, she
qualified for WMR cross country at Brimbank
reserve on June 8th. Best of luck Jemma!
IN THE CLASSROOM - GRADE PREP
Last week, Prep D and 5C did an SWPB lesson on how to
be awesome. We watched a Kid President clip, which led to
discussions about how we can be awesome. The children
then worked together with their buddies and drew pictures and
wrote about ways they could be awesome. Miss Jess and I
were very impressed with their responses and picked a few of
our favourites.
Layla K (5C) - Donate to charity
Khan (Prep D) - Be nice to everyone
Taaseen (5C) - Do a good deed
Raveena K (Prep D) - Show respect
Talia (5C) - Deliver care packages to refugees and help the
community
Lachlan R (Prep D) - I help my friends
Pene Toose
Prep D
GRANGE’S GOT TALENT!
During the month of May, our Callistemon
students across Grade 1 -6 had the
opportunity to compete in Grange’s Got
Talent! Thank you to all performers, student
leaders who assisted in the running of
the competitions and to our teachers who
worked with students as judges.
The competition was close with our judges
deciding on multiple winners for each
category!
Congratulations to the following students
who are our Grange’s Got Talent winners!
Each received an ITunes voucher and
certificate.
Grade 1 & 2: Angus, Koby, Banjo, Florencia
and David
Grade 3 & 4: Sajdi, Mia, Liya and Getrude
Grade 5 & 6: Ragena, Paige, Brooke, Lilly
and Nikita
Stay tuned for Deloraine’s Grange’s Got
Talent coming soon in Term 3!
CALLISTEMON CAMPUS GROCERY DRIVE
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THE GRANGE P-12 COLLEGE’S
FOOD & GOODS BANK
GROCERY
DRIVE
One item = 1 point
Six classes with the most points will win a
Lunchtime Disco!
Competition ends 1st August, 2016
Please support our Food & Goods Bank by donating
grocery items (packaged/canned/non-perishable)
We are seeking items such as:
 Can/Jar/Packaged Foods – such as pasta, pasta sauces,
rice, cereals, biscuits, condiments, spreads, etc.
 Toiletries, toilet paper, washing powder, cleaning goods
Please send donations to your child’s
classroom to earn points for their class!
Our Coffee & Chat Parent and School Community Group
sincerely thanks you in advance for your support.
For further enquiries, please contact
Teresa Damjanic on 0423 75 75 65
Announcing our….
GRANGE’S GREEN THUMBS
CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAM
CALLISTEMON (PRIMARY) CAMPUS
CALLISTEMON’S WAKAKIRRI
Approximately 60 Grade 3 -6 students have
been very busy planning and rehearsing
their Story-Dance every Wednesday after
school, to enter Wakakirri, which is a
National Story Dance Competition against
other schools.The message of our story
is Anti-bullying, with characters such as
Frankenstein, zombies, werewolves, witches
and vampires telling the story to music!
Our performance date is Monday 22nd
August at the Clocktower Centre, Moonee
Ponds.
On the day of our performance, from 9am –
9:45am, we will be performing our story for
students, parents and school community in
the Callistemon Gym. All welcome to come
along and enjoy the work of our amazing
students!
CALLING ALL ‘GREEN THUMBS’!
WE NEED YOU!
WE ARE SEEKING
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS!
No experience necessary! Training provided!
 Can you spare one hour a week? (day/time negotiable)
 Are you passionate about gardening and would like
the opportunity to share your skills and knowledge
with others?
 Would you like to learn more about gardening?
 Do you enjoy working with children?
 Do you have a Working with Children Check or would
you be willing to apply for one? (Support provided.)
If so, we would love to hear from you!
Please call or sms: Teresa Damjanic on 0423 757565
to register your involvement in this exciting program!
Community News
YOUTH SERVICES
FREE PARENTING SESSION
GLOBAL AMBASSADORS
PROGRAM (GAP)
Are you
interested in
developing
positive life skills?
When
Tuesdays from 19th July to 6th September
4-5.30pm
Where
headspace Werribee
5 Duncans Road, Werribee
Contact
Please contact Kim or Priya on 8001 2366 to
register your interest!
Cost
It’s FREE! Light snacks to be provided.
headspace Werribee is
looking for young people,
aged between 14 and 20, from
culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds, to
participate in our group.
Participants will get the chance to
develop many life skills that will help
them to feel more positive about their
identity and culture, boost their confidence and help improve their relationships with others.
ADOLESCENT
MENTAL HEALTH
WEDNESDAY JUNE 22 2016
All parents, carers and workers are invited to attend a free information session
at Williamstown High School on Adolescent Mental Health. ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR
This information session will consider common mental health issues facing
Wednesday June 22 2016
6.30pm to 8.00pm
young people today. Participants can gain a better understanding of how
mental health issues present, what to look for in young people and strategies
for discussing mental health with a young person.
Additionally, it will provide information about what to do next, where to refer
and how to support a young person in accessing professional help.
Presented by headspace Werribee; their community awareness program is
part of the National Youth Mental Health Foundation and aims to help the
community to understand, identify and respond to mental health needs of
young people.
First 5 people to register will receive a FREE copy of Michael
Carr­Gregg's book 'Surviving Adolescents ­ the Must­have Manual for all
Certificate of Participation to be
provided at the end of the program.
Williamstown High School
Pasco Campus
76 Pasco St, Williamstown
Light supper provided
RSVP
Please register by Friday June 17th
Hobsons Bay Youth Services
(03) 9932 4000 or email
[email protected]
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headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health under the Youth Mental Health Initiative
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contribution to the Australian society?
Do you know a volunteer who has contributed significantly to the
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SHOW YOU CARE
Do you want to join the growing number of Australians who want both
sides of the government to cease the inhumane treatment of people seeking
asylum? The #IamWithYou campaign is how you can show that you welcome
refugees and want a better treatment for the people seeking protection in
Australia. Why do our policies continue to be unfair to people who seek our
protection? It is because the policy makers believe that we, the people asking
for the change only represent a small section of Australian society. We think
it’s time to show them they’re wrong. This World Refugee Day and in the
lead up to the federal election, we’re going to flood social media with
messages of support for people’s right to safety. But we’re not going to stop
there. As the groundswell grows, this website will become a testament to the
fact that it’s time for change, and we’re not going away until we get it.
Visit www.iamwithyou.or.gau to add your voice.