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Document 6558504
H OCTO 10TH OBER 2014 2 FROM THE PRIN NCIPAL Mental Health Week As we are aware, th his week is Me ental Health Week. W Mental health is about people bein ng able to wo rk and study to t their full po otential, cope with w day to da ay stress, feel connected to others, and l ive life in a free and satisfy ying way. Saddly the biggest health issue e facing young Australians iss mental healtth. We know that t 75% of m mental health problems will emerge beforre the age of 25. As a scho ool, we h of youth h. There are many m support mechanisms m tthe school has s developed over the have a moral obligattion to supporrt the mental health years to promote m mental health. These includ de the pastora al care progra amme, cocurricular program mme and a re espectful and caring essional counsellors and ps sychologists. A At this time it is apropriate for the school culture. The school has acccess to on or off site profe school to reaffirm o our commitme ent to promoting the menta al health of all members of our school ccommunity. Some S key rem minders e: include Open conversations are critical We must alll fight the stig gma associated with mental health Talk openlyy about how we w are feeling Seek help e early – parents, friends, teachers, tutors, year level coo ordinators can n all assist Look after mental healtth through po ositive strateg gies such as: exercise, die et, sleep, spoort and intere ests such as music, relaxation ttechniques, so ocial involvement, positive sself talk, helpin ng others The student diary and the webpa age detail many useful linkks providing in nformation and d support. If yyou have any concerns reg garding these matters m please e contact a me ember of stafff. Eisted ddfod Reflectiion The 20 014 House Eissteddfod held on the last day of Term 3 was, once ag gain, an outstanding successs and a won nderful celebra ation of the sch hool’s values and culture. The T level of en nthusiasm and d energy dem monstrated by all participantts was inspirattional. The qu uality of perform mances thorou ughly entertain ned and enthrralled the audi ence. The qu uality of student presentatio ons in the Drama, Debates, Ensembles, Dances D and House H Songs w was, once again, marvellou us. The House banners reacched new leve els of artistic expression. T The banners were w designed d on the them me of Dr Seuss, resulting in n highly creativ ve and brilliantly expressed d banners. This year the Eiisteddfod saw w the introduction of a speccial competitio on for Year 5 and 6 studen nts who dresse ed a mannequ uin based on the theme of recycling. This new competition was very ry successful with w some wonderful creatio ons being pro oduced by the e students. One of the mo ost inspirational aspects off the Eisteddffod continues to be the afffirming enthus siasm and appreciation sho own by the audience a throu ughout the da ay. Their positive recognitiion of studentt performance es was consisttently encoura aging and resp pectful. Once again, congra atulations to alll the students s for their efforrts in planning and performing and as app preciative audiience memberrs. We also ex xtend a sincerre thank you to o Mrs Nolen fo or her wonderrful coordinatio on of the Eiste eddfod, ensurin ng the day ran n smoothly. ome to Term 4 Welco This week w we welco omed back stu udents and sta aff from the Se eptember holid days. We sinc cerely hope thiis has been a time of renew wal and rest. For our Year 12 2 students thiss holiday time e has been a p particularly imp portant phase in their learniing journey. At A this stage sttudents nsolidate their understandin ng through revvision. An effec ctive revision process involvves students identifying what they will be aiming to con y understand and to what degree. The process also requires iden ntifying areas of weakness and whether they are caused by already gaps in n knowledge o or incorrect application of reasoning r or sskill. Our teac chers of course assist in thiis area by pro oviding studen nts with feedba ack throughoutt the year and d until the com mmencement o of the exams. er tests and other assessments will provide important teacher feedb back to highlig ght areas for i mprovement. This is an important Octobe time fo or students to be working wiith their teache ers.But it is att this point in the t year that students s start to take more responsibility for self directio on of their lea arning. Throug gh effective re evision studen nts should be able to confirm m what they uunderstand an nd the depth of o their unders standing. This process will also importan ntly involve ide entifying the cause c of errorrs in understaanding which may m be the re esult of gaps or o incorrect un nderstandings. This can the en inform an e effective revision programm me which obvioously targets the areas whe ere the greates st growth can be made. On nce students have h identified d a focus area a, they can se eek the specifific assistance of teachers and use the res sources at their disposal. Th his revision pro ocess should continue throu ughout the pre e exam periodd. While Year 12 rewards co onstant applica ation througho out the year, we w also see students s achie eve significan nt growth by working w consisstently throug ghout this fina al study period.. sh all our Year 12 students every success s in their final preparations for exams. We wis er Ulterius Sempe Mr Mark Torriero Princip pal torrierom@ @gvgs.vic.edu u.au Ph: 03) 5821‐8155 Fax: 03) 5 5821‐9337 [email protected] www.gvgss.vic.edu.au http://hom melink.gvgs.vicc.edu.au CO OMING EVENTS Year 12 E English Octob ber Test Practice Examinatio on 11/10 Unit 3/4 P Physics Revision Lecture 12/10 13/10-17/10 Librarry Book Fair 13/10-17/10 Prima ary Swimming Programme Year Y 5 and 6 SPSSA D Division Athlettics 13/10 14/10-16/10 Year 12 October Te ests an Day 16/10 Oranguta Piano Co oncert – 7:30pm Unit 2 Ge eography Excu ursion to Bend digo 17/10 SPSSA R Regional Athle etics Year 9 Fo ormal d Challenge Training Camp 18/10-19/10 World GVGS Re eunions 10,15 5,20,25 and 30 0 year 18/10 20/10 CoCurricular photos da ay ng 21/10 Creative Words Evenin S 22/10 Last Dayy for Year 12 Students Year 12 F Final Assemblly Year 10-1 12 ICE Presen ntation Guitar Co oncert 23/10 Valedicto ory Dinner DUE DATES Pleas se note that the e following dea adlines may nott include ALL d due dates s for subject w work. They are e indicative on nly and may a also chang ge due to special circumstance es. 11/10 13/10 14/10 17/10 21/10 23/10 Year 12 E English SAC October O Test Practice Examination JEY Year 10 I and E – Outccome 3 Techn nology LMC C Year 12 M Maths Method ds SAC CFG G Unit 2 PE E Test Outcom me 3 – Chapters 12 and 13 H MLH Year 12 M Maths Method ds SAC MKW W Year 8B Drugs Projectt Due NFB B DKB/JKG G Year 10 I and E Unit 1 Outcome 3 Unit 2 He ealth and Hum man Developm ment Outcome e 3 Assessmen nt Task G SLG Year 10 P PE Energy Syystems Quiz SLG G many reasons why studentss feel this stre ess and depre essed mood as examination dates aapproach. Students receive distorrted message es and percep ptions e importance of the exam ms, such as, “this about the can/will de etermine your future” etc. With the pressure p and sstress of exam ms, students avoid doing the work necesssary to be prrepared and, as a el more overw whelmed, hope eless, anxiouss etc. result, fee Students can c feel they hhave no contro ol of their situa ation. When we allow the presssure, stress and upset to build, we can ge et into bad habbits and let go o of good habitts. As a result, students can feeel more drain ned and exhausted and find it difficult or imppossible to “climb out of the e dark hole” they are in. An holistiic approacch to boos st wellbein ng as examss approac ch Th he key to bein ng positive annd managing negative emo otions su uch as anxietty and feelingg down and depressed in n any prressure situation including exams is to “fuel up”. It goes without saying that if we aare exhausted, tired, stressed, de epressed etc. it is very difficcult if not impo ossible to dea al with the pressure of o exams. “F Fuelling Up” is about boo osting we ellbeing factorrs in your life. You need to boost b the wellbeing fa actors in your BODY, B MIND and EMOTIONS. Trrying to “feel good” or bee “positive” when w your bo ody is ex xhausted and depleted is impossible! This is some ething we e all know yet many of us fi nd it difficult to o change. Here H are so ome thing gs you can n do to bo oost th he energy in your B BODY: Get better sleep. Fe eeling good alll starts with ggetting the righ ht amount and d type off sleep. Start with w a good niight - time routine. Stop anyything that stimulates you such as ccaffeine or TV V or computer,, iPad ens etc. Try a warm drink such s as chamomile orr phone scree te ea and use essential oils ssuch as lavender oil. Havving a so oothing bath or shower caan also help along with gentle g stretching of tig ght or tense m muscles. If yo ou still feel you are no ot getting a “go ood” sleep, bee sure to see your y doctor. Eat in Mod deration Ne ever skip a meal, esspecially bre eakfast. Brea akfast re eplenishes you ur body and helps you sta art your day full f of en nergy. Eat thre ee main mealss, and two to three snack meals m a day. Eating five f to six tim mes in a day keeps your blood ugar levels ba alanced, givingg you an ove erall sense of wellsu be eing needed fo or focusing onn your tasks an nd responsibilities. TEACH T ING AN ND LEAR RNING NEW WS How w To Stay y Positive As Exams s Approac ch As it is mental h health week, perhaps the e following tiips may y help students remain po ositive as they y head towarrds exam ms It ca an be difficult to stay positive or “be up” as exam ms apprroach. The mo ore important the exam the more stress w we can feel. Worse, if we don’t do d anything to make us fe eel d, stress can lead to anxietty and depres ssion. There a are good Exercise Regularly R Re egular exerciise, at least three times per week for f a minimum of 30 0 minute sesssions, can virtually v “soakk up” u to relax and even stress chemicalls in your bodyy and help you sle eep better. Brrisk walking, aaerobic classe es, swimming, bike rid ding, or joggin ng are great eexercises to re elease stress build up p and relax yo our body and mind to eithe er start or end d your da ay right. f perhapss see a doctor. If all else fails, or and get a ccheck-up. It’s important tha at any Viisit your docto medical issues are ruled outt because you may try som me of the following tip ps without notticing any ben nefit while all along there may have e been a mediccal issue that needed attenttion. Here are some things you can do to THINK more positively: Change your thinking and perceptions Write down your top 5 fears and worries. What’s the worst thing that can happen? Then ask yourself, “IS THAT TRUE”? Usually fears and worries are not based on reality but on imagined scenarios that have little to no evidence. If it’s something that can’t be changed, bring acceptance to it. It is what it is for now! Change your focus Have you noticed that what we worry about we make bigger and keep closer to us by the way we think and focus. Try this…make your fears and worries SMALL in size (5 cm in height) DARK in brightness and as far away as possible in DISTANCE. When we change the size, brightness and distance of the things that upset us in our minds, it reduces the intensity of the emotion. Here are some things you can do to FEEL more positive: Acts of kindness Make a list of 5 acts of kindness you can do every day. Make them simple acts of kindness that are easy to do such as saying thank you etc. Do these 5 acts of kindness every day for 6 weeks. The research shows that people who do this and think of 3 good things in their life (as above) have a dramatic positive boost in their mood. 3 good things exercise Every day, at the start and end of your day, think of 3 good things that happened. Write them down. Then think about either WHY those good things happened or how it MADE YOU FEEL when those good things happened. Mrs Debbie Moore Director of Teaching and Learning TRAINEESHIP 2015 Goulburn Valley Grammar School is again looking to employ trainees in 2015. Ideally, the students would be finishing Year 12 this year. The traineeships are a partnership with the The Apprenticeship Factory, with the Trainee aiming to complete a Certificate II in Community Activity Programmes, or Educational Support. The trainees work closely with an Apprenticeship Factory mentor as well as a representative from the educational provider throughout the year. The Trainees report to the Deputy Principal and Director of Co-curricular Programmes. The position is full time. Whilst the traineeships are predominately linked to the Sport, Outdoor Education and Camps Programmes there are a wide variety of school related duties in which the trainee is expected to be involved. The successful applicant will assist Goulburn Valley Grammar School Programmes and Departments including assisting with Sport and Physical Education classes, Year Level Camps and Academic Departments. Interested students must be enthusiastic, be prepared to work closely with staff and students, be well organised and show initiative. A brief expression of interest, and resume, should be forwarded to me by email [email protected] by the 14th November. Interviews will be conducted after the Year 12 exams conclude. Mr Leon McLeod Deputy Principal 2015 YEAR 8 TO 12 STUDENTS BOOKLISTS, SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL SHOP – SECOND HAND BOOKS Booklists for 2015 ECP have been distributed to students and are due to be returned to school by Monday 20th October. The booklists can also be accessed via the link http://www.gvgs.vic.edu.au/enrolment/booklists. GVGS will again be utilising the Sustainable School Shop for families to trade second hand books online. A user guide is attached to the Newsletter. This website is a useful resource if you are looking to sell or buy second hand textbooks. The system automatically matches buyers with sellers. The key to successful trading is quickly listing Wanted and For Sale ads, and then the system immediately starts sending out Ad Match emails. GVGS has paid an annual subscription fee to enable all GVGS families to access this service free of charge. To access the Sustainability School Shop a link is provided from the school website http://www.gvgs.vic.edu.au/enrolment/booklists or you can simply use the URL: www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au Please note: In 2015, Year 8-10 Humanities will be using a new text. It is a combined Geography / History text book published by Oxford University Press. If you decide to try and purchase this text second hand, please ensure that you purchase the correct version by matching the ISBN. To assist you with this, we have provided the text book details below: Year 8, 2015 Humanities text: Oxford Big Ideas Geography/History 8 AC Student Book + obook/Assess. ISBN 9780195590203 Year 9, 2015 Humanities text: Oxford Big Ideas Geography/History 9 AC Student Book + obook/Assess. ISBN 9780195522167 Year 10, 2015 Humanities text: Oxford Big Ideas Geography/History 10 AC Student Book + obook/Assess. ISBN 9780195522204 If you have any queries please contact the school or the Sustainable School Shop: 1300 683 337 Mr Leon McLeod Deputy Principal VOICE CONCERT DATE TUESDAY, 28TH OCTOBER The 2014 Voice Concert will be held on Tuesday 28th October in the Foyer of Founders Hall. This concert was rescheduled from September and all Voice (singing) students can prepare themselves for their concert on the above date. Mr Shane McDonald Director of Co-Curricular CORR RECT WEARING W G OF SUM MMER UNIFOR U RM As stated in the diary `both the summer dres ss and winter kilt t worn at or below knee-le ength`. In pra actical terms th are to his can be determine ed by the he em touching the floor wh hen eling, with a straight back. knee Blaz zer- when stu udents choose e to wear an n item over tthe summ mer uniform, the blazer must always s be the ou uter garm ment. The school pullover iss not to be wo orn as the ou uter garm ment. s- are required d from the starrt of Term 4, please p check tthe Hats cond dition of your child’s hat. It should be in good conditio on, e.g trim t still fully a attached and have no visible writing on tthe outsiide. The Peliccan Shoppe has h stocks of navy hats in all sizes s. ks- boys are to wear grey marle ankle socks with th heir Sock summ mer uniform a and the girls are to wear white, w crew-styyle sock ks covering th he ankle bone e with their summer uniforrm. Thes se socks shou uld have no visible v symbolls or advertisiing on th hem. Studentss who arrive to o school in the e incorrect soccks will be b sent to Stu udent Reception by their tu utor to be givven the correct c schoo ol socks. The cost of thes se socks will be adde ed to the stude ent’s school acccount. Shoe es– The unifo orm requires, black, b smooth leather, lace--up scho ool shoes for g girls and boyss or T-bar sho oes for girls. T The shoe es are require ed to be tradittional style sc chool shoes a and have e a distinct h heel. Shoes should be clean c and we ellpolis shed. dinators would like to tha ank Tutors and Year Level Coord parents/guardianss for their sup pport in the past p on unifo orm matters and for your continuing support in ensuring th hat stude ents wear theiir uniform corrrectly. s Trish Lawless Miss Direc ctor of Studen nts ‘T THANKY YOU WA ATER’ IS S HERE ! as announced at today’s asssembly that ‘T Thankyou’ Wa ater It wa is no ow being sold d at the GVG GS canteen. This T gives ea ach stude ent the oppo ortunity to ch hange the life of someo one overseas – simplyy by buying a bottle b of waterr. ‘Thankyou’ water is made by a non-profit org ganisation whiich wantts to empowerr Australians to t change the world through ha simp ple choice in their everyd day life. Buying a bottle of Than nkyou water will provide clean c water for f a person in pove erty for ONE MONTH – a small action n which delive ers huge e results. Chec ck it out at tthe tuckshop… … $1.50 buys s you 600ml of refre eshing, clean w water and pro ovides 600 LIT TRES of exacctly the same s quality w water to someo one in poverty y. Than nk you. ma Black Emm Scho ool Captain WO ORLD V VISION - TIM COST TELLO y 29th Octobeer Tim Coste ello will be viisiting On Wednesday eaking in the Library to all Year 11 students GVGS and spe etween 10 am m and 11 am . Because of our long standing be an nd strong commitment to World Vision, we have been ch hosen to host this exciting eevent. Along with w a perform mance by y World Visio on artist Levii McGrath, Tim T will prese ent a sp peech to our students. s Thiss speech will, in part, recognise the achievemen nts of GVGS oover the years s, in its involve ement ut the with the 40 Hour Famine. He will also speak abou ca apacity of young peoplee to create change in their co ommunities. Tim T is a wonnderful prese enter with a deep kn nowledge on a host of issuees and the ability to motivate e and en nergise his audience. a Wee are indeed d, fortunate to t be offfered this opp portunity whichh promises to o be inspiration nal to ou ur Year 11 students. y Mrs Mary Bayly ear 11 Coordinator Ye LIIBRARY Y BYTES S EWIS, Axel – Robot Racces: Canyon Chaos. Rea ady – LE steady – race – will Jimmy aand Cabbie ev ver be able to keep p with the com mpetition? up NA ANNESTAD, Katrina – Blue’s News s. Th his is book number 3 in the Red Dirt Diarry se eries. Just a reminder th hat next week the 13th to the e 17th of Octob ber L will be e running our annual Book k Fair; there w will the Library be books, b games, bookmarks and other ass sociated objeccts on display for purcchase. dents may bro owse and take e home a wish h list for paren nts Stud to pe eruse and deccide what their children may y purchase. T The Book k Fair will suit all age levels though, in pa articular, it will be gearred towards th he more junior students. O’HARA, Mo – My Big Fatt Zombie Gold Fish: any fin is po ossible. Two big b fat fishy sttories that will keep you ho ooked an nd make you laugh out loudd! PA ATTERSON, James and d TEBBETTS S, Chris – Save Rafe! R This is aanother book in the Hilarious Miiddle School sseries. New w Books – For our Young Y Readers: BAC CON, Lee – JJoshua Dread:: the Dominio on Key. Joshua’s life is not safe anymore, so hiis parents send him to the Alaba aster Academy y. This is the perfecct place to hid de, especially if you have h super po owers. RENEE, Rache el – Dork Diarries: TV star. Nikki is getting her ow wn TV show but is finding it unrewardin ng to have th he TV crrew always prresent. Is TV STAR one step s too far fo or the Queen of the Dorks? on-Fiction = Guinness W World Records s 2015. This is a No sp pecial 60th ann niversary editioon. Ms Janette Burns Library Coordinator BEA AUVAIS, Clem mentine – Sca am on the Cam m. This is a ca ase for a No. 1 Superrsleuth! Sesam me’s parents insist that the ere are no n pirates in C Cambridge, bu ut she is dete ermined to pro ove them m wrong. WELL, Cress sida – How to Train Yo our COW Drag gon. This boo ok inspired the major motio on pictu ure. GRE EGG, Stacy – Mystic and d the Midnig ght Ride e. This is the ffirst book in th he Pony Club series from tthe well--known authorr of “The Prin ncess and the e Foal”. Comiing soon n Issie’s next a adventure “Bla aze and the Da ark Rider”. YLLS, Bear – Mission Surrvival: Rage of o the Rhino. A GRY An explo osive adventu ure book tha at includes tips t on how to surviive in the wild. NOFF, Georg ge –The Hau unting of Spook House. Th IVAN his could d be your chance to be a he ero, do you ch hange history, or do yo ou meet a gho ostly fate? You u choose… LEM MON-SCOTT, Candice – Jake J in Space e: Moon Attack. Jake e is sent to re emedial driving ool on the m moon where he h uncovers a scho sinister plot. PE ELICAN SHOPP PE Welc come back to school for Terrm 4, our trading hours duriing the term are:8.30 am to 11 1.30 am Monday Tues sday 1 pm to 4 pm Wed dnesday 1 pm to 4 pm Thurrsday 1 pm to 5 pm Frida ay Closed ull range of ssummer stockk is on hand in the Peliccan A fu Shop ppe at all tiimes. Garme ents purchase ed through tthe Pelic can Shoppe w will comply with h the school uniform policy. ents are welco ome to visit the shop during g opening hou urs. Pare Alterrnatively stude ents may visiit the shop on o a school d day durin ng shop ope ening hours and be fitte ed by staff. A down nloadable ord der form is available fro om the scho ool webs site, via the uniform tab,, which enab bles parents to spec cify the garme ent(s) which need n to be pu urchased and to calcu ulate the paym ment amount. ment optionss include Cash, Cheq que, EFTPO OS, Paym Masttercard and VISA. Shou uld you have any queriies regarding the purcchase of uniform or the sale e of second ha and orm please contact us by :unifo ne 5821 9959 or Phon Ema ail to pelicansh [email protected] Mrs Sally Young, Ms Kerrie Sweeney, Mrs Rika Beetton Pelic can Shoppe Pllease find attached a copyy of the Term m 4 Roster. If you co ould help us fill f any of thee empty spots s we would greatly ap ppreciate yourr help. Call or text Marlene on o 0403 473 448 4 ould parents please p remindd their children, if they have e any Co fo ood allergies and a are orderiing their lunch h to put the allergy sticker that we supply s on to thheir lunch order bag. With W the warme er weather moore students will w be bringing g food fro om home. If you have a ssalad you wo ould like put in the fridge remembe er to drop it intto the tuck sho op when you arrive a att School. It must be in a pllastic containe er, with your name n on n it, and NO O glass pleaase. Also rem member all foods f re equiring heatin ng need to bbe left at the tuck shop before b Sc chool or at rec cess. No glasss please. Th he Tuck shop p is open from m 8am every morning, students arre welcome to come in and purchas se drinks, toasted sa andwich or fru uit and can orrder their lunc ch and also drrop in their lunches fro om home that need heating for lunch time e. utherford Mrs Marlene Ru Tu uckshop Mana ager GRA ANDPA ARENTS S DAY Grandparents/S Special Friendd Day will be held on Thurrsday, No ovember 27th 2014. We W will be invitting all Granddparents who are already on o the mailing list. If you are new too the school th his year and would w ke your Grand dparents/Speccial Friends to o be invited to o visit lik the School, ple ease fill out tthe following slip and retu urn to ption as soonn as possible. If you have e any Sttudent Recep en nquiries see Mrs M Pogue in the Development Office, thank t yo ou. 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Ad ddress..……… ………………… ………………… ………………… ……. ………………… … ………………… ………………… ………………… ……… ame of Grand dparents/Speecial Friend (2 2) Na ………………… … ………………… ………………… ………………… ……… Ad ddress……… ………………… ………………… ………………… ……… TUCKS SHOP Monday 13th October Yasmin Bhat B Help Nee eded x2 Tues sday 14th Octo ober Jane Torrriero Jane Toz zer Geneviev ve Nielson dnesday 15th O October Wed ………………… … ………………… ………………… ………………… ……… n Grand Children ………………… … ………………… ………...…….Y Yr …....Tute ……… … ………………… … ….……………… ………….…...Y Yr ……Tute …...… … ………………… … ………………… ………….…....Y Yr….…Tute …...… … Sue Thie el Jane Marriott eded Help Nee th Thurrsday 16 Octtober Alanna Adams A Jeannie Furphy F Help nee eded Frida ay 17th Octobe er eded x 3 Help nee Mrs Pamela Pogue Director of Deve elopment YEAR 10-12 WORD AND MOUTH ICE PRESENTATION Sun exposure is the cause of around 99% of non-melanoma skin cancers and 95% of melanoma in Australia so remember to Slip! Slop! Slap! Seek! Slide! On Wednesday October 22nd 11am – 12pm, Word and Mouth in conjunction with Victoria Police will make a presentation to our senior students on an issue which has created a great deal of publicity and concern in recent months. Shepparton News has been part of the following campaign `What are you doing on ICE?` and SBS 2 (during the recent holidays) ran a programme on `The Feed` devoted entirely to ice and the impact it is having on rural communities – in particular it focused on Horsham and Shepparton – but emphasised that no community, no matter how small, is immune to the impact of ice. This week (Monday October 6th) the Shepparton News ran a two page spread on concerns related to ice from a range of community groups. Visit the Sun Smart Aus Facebook page, follow on Twitter or download the SunSmart smartphone app which now shows the real time UV levels updated every half hour throughout the day. Alternatively, go to www.bom.gov.au/weather/uv The presentation to our senior students will involve a power point outlining the ingredients used, and how individually they are hazardous to the body, let alone when blended with other ingredients. Dean Lloyd from Victoria Police will talk about his experiences when dealing with people on ice and how the chemicals change the brain and how people react. This will be followed by a mother talking about her personal experience of a son on ice for 18 months. The changes she saw in him and the impact on their household, family and employment. Students will also view hard hitting advertisements presently being shown in the US. Ice: the facts Grass pollen season is from late September to Christmas. High pollen times are between 6:00am and noon. Both hot sunny days and thunderstorms can also cause problems. When pollen granules come into contact with water they release starch granules. These granules are small enough to be breathed in and can trigger hay fever and asthma. The drug ice triggers an unpredictable imbalance of chemicals in the brain After the effects of the drug wear off, the brain struggles to return to normal, resulting in an intense low than can last for days As someone’s ice use increases, these intense lows can last longer and trigger serious mental health problems For facts and further information please visit the following website www.ice.vic.gov.au<http://www.ice.vic.gov.au> – this site is a valuable tool in educating parents and students about ice. The Year Level Coordinators see this as a vital educative and proactive approach to a societal problem which needs to be discussed at school and in the home. Ms Trish Lawless Director of Students SUNSMART IN SPRING In Victoria, Ultra Violet (UV) radiation levels are most intense from the start of September until the end of April. The Global Solar UV Index ranges from 1 (low) to 11 (extreme). Sun protection is recommended when the UV Index levels reach 3 or above. There are three types of UV radiation. Ultra Violet A (UVA) radiation leads to sunburn, roughening, blotchiness, wrinkling, skin sagging and sunburn. UVB radiation can cause skin cancer and eye damage however is the best source of vitamin D. UVC - the most dangerous however is blocked by the ozone layer and doesn’t reach the earth’s surface. ASTHMA IN SPRING - HAY FEVER Good asthma management in spring can be difficult due to an increase in pollens and dust which can cause airway irritation and allergic rhinitis. Pollens are the tiny protein coated particles that come from certain types of grasses, weeds and flowers. In Victoria during October, 19 different grasses and plant pollens have been identified as allergy triggers. These include Annual Blue/Winter Grass, Cocksfoot grass, Veldt grass, Golden cypress, Silver birch, Plane, Elm, Oak, Olive, Salvation Jane/Patterson’s Curse, Dock/Sorrel. Pollen is classified into three main categories: Low = less than 50/cubic metre of air Moderate = 50 - 100 High = over 100 To see daily pollen counts go to www.asthma.org.au If your child experiences hay fever you may like to send some antihistamine which can be kept at the Health Centre to help reduce hay fever symptoms and alleviate some of their discomfort. Mrs Susanne Bennett Nurse COMMUNITY NEWS These notices are distributed as a community service. These events are not run or sponsored by Goulburn Valley Grammar School and parents should contact the organisers directly for further information. World Vision Event in Shepparton with Tim Costello Tim Costello will be in Shepparton on Wednesday 29th October 7 pm (doors open at 6.30 pm) at the Encounter Christian Church 155 Verney Road Shepparton. Cost at the door $5.00. No RSVP required. The evening will feature special presentations from Vison Artists, comedian Michael Connell and social justice singer/songwriter Levi McGrath. Please visit the following website for more information about World Vison. www.worldvision.org Beacon Community Connections Inc. Father and Child Day Open to all children aged 0 – Grad 6 and their Dads or Special Family Member such as a step-parent, guardian, grandparents, uncles/aunties etc., (mums are welcome to come too). Fun for the kids as well as a time to socialise with other adults, come along for some playtime, crafts, music, biscuit decorating and a sausage sizzle provided. When: Saturday 11th October Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm including sausage sizzle Where: Held at Shepparton Baptist Church Playgroup Room Corner of Wyndham and Longstaff Street, Shepparton Cost: Gold coin donation per child. For more details contact Amanda on 0427 369 625 otherwise, hope to see you there! Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre Inc What is on at Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre for October 2014. 17th October - 24th October: iPad for Beginners 9:30am to 11:30am $30.00 21st October: Community reading day Monday to Friday Exercise programmes to suit any age and fitness level Every Tuesday Art group 10:00am to 12:00pm Gold coin donation includes most materials Community meals $5.00 two courses 12:00pm bookings are essential. Every Wednesday Night exercise classes Circuit after Work 5:40pm and Stretch n Flex 6:40pm $6.00 Contact MEAC 5825 1774 for information on these activities and any other queries on our courses. WE ARE THE WORLD! Concert of classical and traditional music and dance Tickets on sale at Box Office, by phoning 03 5722 8105 or online: www.wangarattapac.com.au Adult: $33.00 Family (2 adult+2 child >15): $21.00 ea Pensioner conc: $28.00 Student: $25.00 Grp 10+: $25.00 Child (>15): $15.00 Grp 50+:$21.00 Piano for Pleasure th Sunday, 12 October at 2pm, at the Eastbank Centre, Shepparton Under the auspices of the Australian National Piano Award, local pianists and piano teachers will be presenting the annual Playing for Pleasure performance of piano repertoire on the magnificent Steinway piano for your entertainment and enjoyment. Gold coin donation Epilepsy Action Australia Epilepsy Action Australia is coming to Albury-Wodonga October 22nd to October 26th 2014. Learn about the latest tools and resources for clients. Connect with others experiencing a diagnosis. Become more informed about epilepsy. A number of events have been organised: Information Evening for People Experiencing Epilepsy – nd October 22 6:00pm – 8:00pm FREE Action Adventure Family Fun Day – October 25th 10:00am – 4:00pm Epilepsy Essentials Workshop for Professionals – October rd 23 11:00am – 1:00pm FREE Wodonga Children’s Fair Stall – October 26th 10:00am – 3:00pm FREE. If you are interested in registering for any of these events please make contact via the following email address: [email protected] or ring 1300 37 45 37 St. Brendan’s Parish Sacramental Programme ~Dates for 2015~ 2nd week In 2015 the children participating in the Sacramental Programme will celebrate the Sacraments of Confirmation th th th and Eucharist over the weekend of 28 , 29 and 30 August 2015. th Saturday 11 October 2014 7:30pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre cnr Ford and Ovens Streets, Wangaratta Vic. 3677 Enrolments will take place in February next year, however families from our state schools are asked to please email Laura and register their interest in participating in the program next year. [email protected] Musical Director: Andrew Wailes Artistic Consultants: Richard Gray, Shoba Sekhar Also please note that for your child to participate in the Sacramental Programme they must be baptised. Performers: Carmela De Losinno, soprano, Marco Cinque, tenor, Jodie Caroline Schutte, soprano, Emma Lippa, pianist, Joseph Tallosi Sukaro, violin virtuoso, Fiona Ross, Scots Singer, Michael Braendler, guitarist, John McIntyre, Scottish small pipe player, Saby Bhattacharya, sarod player,Pandurang Torvi, tabla player, Coro Della Montagna, Raffaele Paola, accordion player, Shane Charles, Elder, didgeridoo virtuoso, Seven Valleys Music Group, Regional Academy of Performing Arts, Circolo Calabrese of Myrtleford and District Dance Group. If you are considering enrolling your child next year and they are not baptised you need to contact the parish house on 5821 2633 during office hours (Tuesday to Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm) to arrange their baptism. Opening address: Rozi Parisotto, President NEMA Program details on: http://www.livetraditions.net/Program.html For further information please [email protected] contact Laura at Career News 2014 October 10th 1. GoTafe Open Day So many courses and levels of qualifications are available locally. Many of the courses lead you directly to university degrees or allow you to apply for work in health, education, fitness or the music industry. To find out more about Tafe courses and campus th locations, visit the Open Days. Shepparton will be open on 16 October from 2.00pm—6.00pm and other campuses are open at later dates. For a programme and more information go to http://www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/news/leadstlryh.cfm?id=312 or see Mrs Block for a list of possible courses. 2. Exam Tips Exams are just around the corner, please find below some study tips from older students. Jake Curtis, Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne Drink plenty of water and exercise as a study break. It motivates you to work hard at the desk! Productivity snowballs. One hard core study day motivates you to do the same the next day. Set achievable goals. I wrote an English essay every morning before breakfast, a good start to the day and very do-able. Joanne Merrilees, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary), Charles Sturt University Procrastination: Five minute rule: Knowing you have a big task to do can be overwhelming, although five minutes of study is easier. Tell yourself to study for five minutes and set a timer and usually you would be on a role to keep going even further than the intended five minutes. Social media can be a distraction: Try a computer application called ‘Self-Control’ (found through Google). This application allows you to ban yourself from any site such as Facebook and YouTube for an amount of time that you choose. Inspiration board: This can help to visually see your end goals. On my inspiration board, I have quotes and pictures of the career that I am currently studying for at university. In Year 12, I also had my desired ATAR on my wall that I saw everyday. You could also set your computer screen to have pictures/quotes to inspire you. Other tips: Highlighters: Highlighting key information helps to break down long paragraphs of texts when re-reading information. I also used highlighters in tests to highlight the key words in each question. Learning definitions through flash cards: I would film myself saying the definitions and then play it back and check the flash cards to see if I was correct. Complete a range of past exams: This allows you to encounter a variety of questions that could be similar on the exam and to get practice on different topics. Getting feedback from doing these practice exams and looking at suggested solutions can help to further improve and understand what the marker is looking for. I also time myself so that I get used to the conditions. After reading a section of a textbook, make a few dot points in relation to what you have just read. I like to write in the textbook (in pencil) next to the paragraph that I have just read or on sticky notes and stick them in the textbook; this allows you to know if you can fully comprehend the information. 3. Key Websites Destination Monash: The University has developed a blog and YouTube site featuring high achieving students sharing their exam preparation tips. It also features tips from parents who have supported their children through exams, www.destination.monash/ Victoria Youth Central: You can search for study tips and resources. This is an excellent website as it is targeted at secondary students, www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/ ATAR Notes: You will be able to collaborate online with other students from across the state and access free resources, www.atarnotes.com/ Good luck, use your teachers’ expertise. Give them time to mark your work as you are not the only one in the class. 4. No Mathematics Prerequisite to Study Science or Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne Two options you can explore are as follows: Complete the unit ‘Introduction to Mathematics’ as a single subject in Semester 1 and then apply for admission into the course for Semester 2. Complete the ‘Senior Mathematics’ unit via UniLearn, which is an 18-week online subject, and then apply for the course in the next enrolment period. For more information, go to www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au 5. New Pathway into Graduate Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Notre Dame University, Sydney The top five graduates of the Australian Catholic University three-year Bachelor of Biomedicine programme will be guaranteed an interview into the MBBS. To learn about the new Biomedicine programme, go to www.acu.edu.au/613919 6. Locksmithing A locksmith undertakes a huge variety of tasks and duties and locksmithing is a specialist trade area. Once qualified, you can work in areas such as: Designing and installing alarm systems Undertaking security surveys in areas such as automotive, residential, commercial or government Designing and constructing master key systems To find out how to study locksmithing, go to www.lga.org.au 7. Working With Glass A glazier installs or replaces glass in both commercial and domestic environments such as skyscrapers, homes, shopping centres, sporting facilities or schools. Glass processors work in the manufacturing of glass products such as table tops, splash backs, shower screens and windows. Glass blowers work with heated glass to make artistic products such as vases and bowls. For more information, go to www.careersinglass.com.au 8. Journalism Industry Day At Macleay College, Melbourne on Saturday 25th October: www.macleay.edu.au/ 9. Bricklaying Bricklayers lay clay bricks and concrete blocks using mortar. They are masters of their profession and create beautiful brick and blockwork in domestic homes and commercial buildings working to specific plans and as part of a team. The work of bricklayers can be seen all around you. There is a shortage of qualified bricklayers in Australia. For information about this exciting industry and to read about the recent World Skills competition, go to www.becomeabricklayer.com.au/ 10. Trades and Labour Skill Shortages The Hays Quarterly Report has identified the following occupations as being in demand: Chefs, Senior Hospitality Managers Skilled labourers Machine operators and steel fixers Leading hands Plumbers and formwork carpenters Remote fly in/fly out service attendants You can read the full report here- www.hays.com.au/report/ 11. Orthoptics These allied health professionals play a crucial role in the early detection and treatment of eye diseases in children and adults. They can specialize in areas such as the following: Children’s vision/paediatrics Eye movement disorders Low vision care/rehabilitation Cataract care and retinal disorders Neurological vision disorders Laser eye surgery and corneal conditions Driver vision and sports vision There are about 500 Orthoptists in Australia and their population is ageing, which means there will be jobs in the future both in Australia and overseas. You can study to become an Orthoptist at La Trobe University, Melbourne and the University of Technology, Sydney. For key information about this occupation, visit the Orthoptics Australia website, www.orthoptics.org.au/ 12. Demand in the Banking Sector According to the Hays Quarterly Report, Mortgage Sales Professionals, Credit Assessors and Lending Managers top the list of banking sector in demand jobs. The report also identified having a second language as being in demand for these job areasparticularly Chinese, Korean and Japanese. You can read the full report at this link- www.hays.com.au/report 13. Federation University Has campuses in Ballarat, Gippsland and the Wimmera Has over 750 programmes ranging from vocational short courses to PHD programmes Has the highest graduate employment rating of any Victorian University Graduates have rated the University 5/5 stars for teaching quality six years in a row. Has a first year accommodation guarantee for eligible students Has a Tafe and University division. Explore your options at http://federation.edu.au/ 14. International Business Monash University will be starting a two year fast tracked Bachelor of International Business in 2015 at the Collins Street, Melbourne campus. You will have the option of undertaking an international study exchange or a local internship. Class sizes will be small and students will have the opportunity to build relationships with their lecturers. You will also be able to undertake a major in Professional Accountancy. For information, go to http://monash.edu/study/coursefinder/ 15. Early Childhood Education Did you know that about 90% of brain development occurs during the early years of birth to 5 years? You have the opportunity to play a vital role in supporting young children with their social, emotional and academic development. Gowrie Victoria offers a range of early childhood education vocational qualifications which can be completed online or in the workplace. For information, go to www.gowrievictoria.org.au/ 16. Forever New Fashion Design Scholarship Final year RMIT Bachelor of Design (Fashion) (Honours) student Anna Pipkorn is the winner of the inaugural Forever New Scholarship. She will receive a $20,000 contribution towards course fees and design collection expenses and a 12 month employment offer at Forever New once she graduates. As part of the employment offer, she will be able to join the Design and Buying team on a research trip to Paris and also design a capsule collection in collaboration with Forever New. To learn about this amazing scholarship, go to www.forevernew.com.au/rmit-scholarship 17. Engineering Specializations The two year Associate Degree in Engineering at RMIT provides a common first year before splitting in second year into seven engineering majors: Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics, Aerospace, Civil, Computer and Networking, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical and Sustainable Systems. If you complete the degree with a certain grade, you will receive automatic entry into the relevant Bachelor Degree with two years’ credit, www.rmit.edu.au/programs/ad026 18. Master of Sports Science (Football Performance) Victoria University offers a Masters’ programme for students who have completed a Sports Science degree and are passionate about rugby, soccer and/or football. Students will further develop their knowledge of coaching, performance analysis, sports ethics and integrity, athlete monitoring and elite sport performance. Job outcomes may include roles such as Director of Sports Science, High Performance Manager or Head of Strength and Conditioning. http://www.vu.edu.au/courses/master-of-sports-science-football-performance-smfb Mrs Debra Block Careers Counsellor [email protected] G GV VGS SL LIB BR RA ARY Y BO OOK K FAI F IR! The A Annuaal GVG GS Library Book B fair f is on ag gain: T WH HEN: 133TH-17TH OCT TOBER R (Weeek 2, term 4) WHER RE: GV VGS LIBRA L ARY WH HAT: A vastt array y of fiiction bookss, som me non--fiction item ms and d a grreat seelectioon of fun f gaadgetss (pen ncils, erasers e s, etc.)) Stu udents are inv vited too comee along g and puurchasee th hese items, so save yoour pen nnies for nex t term. Simply • Register on the Sustainable School Shop website - www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au • An annual subscription to this service has been kindly provided by Goulburn Valley Grammar School Buy and Sell second-hand Textbooks second-hand textbook trading system • List Wanted & For Sale Ads (Browsers tell each other what they require and what they have to sell). • The school’s booklists are loaded into the system to make the Ad listing process easy, fast and accurate. • Assistance is provided to accurately price items. • Our Ad Matching service shows you - Exactly the right items to buy - Who has the most items you need - The cheapest items • Buyers contact Sellers, and arrange where and when to transact. • Excellent email and telephone helplines are provided: 1300 683 337 Also Buy & Sell Pricing Guide • Calculators • Like New 70% • Sporting items • Excellent 60% • Musical items • Very Good 50% • Electronics & DVD’s • Good 40% • Stationery • And lots more www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au ABN 55 114 136 211 helpful tips • Be patient many new items are listed each day • Listing Wanted and For Sale Ads gets results • Our unique Ad Matching Service shows you who to transact with, and will save you lots of time • Be realistic when pricing items • Telephoning sellers provides a quicker response as many people do not regularly check their emails • Pre-arrange who to transact with if your items are still being used and write the availability date in your Ad • Respect other browsers and remember to Delist your Ads promptly when no longer needed • Meet somewhere convenient to transact, don’t make special trips and just fit it in to your normal activities 2016 2 T Tour of Eu urope e: Itally, Ge erman ny, Austri A a EX P RE S SI O N OF I N T E R EST The best trips arre well planned. Hence, we w have alre ady started our o planning for the 20166 GVGS Tour of Europe. We are proposing a tour to Europ pe during the e Easter 201 16 school ho olidays (Thu ursday 24th M March – Sund day 10th April) and we are seekking expressions of intere est from stud dents (Year 10 1 and 11 in 2016) who aare interested d in diverse cultu ural experien nces, languag ge, music, art, and historry (well… fas shion, food and cars too) . The tour wiill take us fro om Rom me, through S Siena, Pisa, Florence, Ve enice, Innsbrruck, Bolzano o and Neusc chwanstein C Castle, to Sallzburg and Vien nna. We propose to sspend Easterr in Rome an nd experiencce its ancientt monuments s and the Vattican, and attend the torcch-lit proc cession of Via ia Crucis, from the Coloss seum to Pala atine Hill as well w as the Easter E Vigil aat the Saint Peter’s P Basilicca pres sided over byy the Pope. A tour of this natture will provvide an unforgettable exp perience for our o students and we hopee enhance th heir motivatio on to conttinue to be in nformed Austtralians with a wide know wledge of diverse cultures s and our claassical herita age. If yo ou are interessted in this to our, please re eturn the tea ar-off slip below or speak or email Mrss Bihun [Gen nevieve.Bihu [email protected]] and d/or Dr von G Güttner [Darrius.Guttner@ @gvgs.vic.eddu.au]. If therre is sufficien nt interrest, an inforrmation session will be arrranged at th he school durring Term 1, 2015 to pressent our idea as, itinerary and a costt. _____ __________ ___________ ___________ __________ ___________ _____________________ ______ TOUR R OF EURO OPE 2016 – E EXPRESSIO ON OF INTER REST (GMB//DVG) dent name: _ ___________ ___________ ______ Stud ase circle: Plea Definite ely intereste ed Yea ar Level: ____ ___________ _________ Possiblly interested d ent name, email and mo obile phone number: n ____ ___________ ___________ _____________________ ___________ ____ Pare GOULBURN VALLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TUCKSHOP ROSTER TERM __ - _____ WEEK No. 1 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 6th Oct 7th Oct 8th Oct 9th Oct Sally Collie Wendy Brewer 2 Betty Cerasi 13th Oct Yasmin Bhat Help Needed 3 20th Oct 27th Oct Mandy Deveny Help Needed 5 14th Oct Jane Torriero Gen Nielsen Jane Tozer Chantel Fiore Help Needed 4 STUDENT FREE DAY 7 MELBOURNE CUP DAY 11th Nov Mary Rodger Help Needed 17th Nov Changeover Day 8 18th Nov Lisa Bolton Help Needed 24th Nov Annette Jakobs Help Needed 9 1st Dec 10 29th Oct Jenny Stammers Help Needed Dy Dillon Michelle Smith 30th Oct 5th Nov Sue Thiel Kate Eaton 6th Nov Sue Chessells Help Needed 12th Nov Lyndal Humphris Wanda Hacon Cath Pell 19th Nov Fiona Cameron Jane Thorne 26th Nov 13th Nov Help Needed Help Needed 10th Oct Sandra Winter-Irving Louise Phillips Carolyn Gale 17th Oct Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed 24th Oct Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed 31st Oct Lisa Dean Help Needed Help Needed 7th Nov Liz Grogan Louise Phillips Help Needed 14th Nov Report Writing 20th Nov 21st Nov Judy Jones Help Needed Lisa Menhenett Help Needed Help Needed 27th Nov Susan Ukich Kerrie Sweeney 28th Nov Belinda Schmedje Help Needed Help Needed 5th Dec Ross Musolino Help Needed Help Needed 3rd Dec Sue Thiel Help Needed 9th Dec Help Needed 23rd Oct Mary Gilberto Kim Bertolus 2nd Dec 8th Dec Help Needed 22nd Oct Darren Asquith Vicki Asquith Help Needed Help Needed 16th Oct Alanna Adams Jeannie Furphy Yasmin Bhat Sally Collie 25th Nov Help Needed Help Needed Mandy Deveny Help Needed 15th Oct 4th Nov 10th Nov Wendy Brewer Help Needed Leiticia Harmer Jodie Flemming Sue Thiel Jane Marriott 21st Oct Helen Bruce Di Brock Kerrie Sweeney 28th Oct Jenni Sorraghan Help Needed 3rd Nov 6 Donna Ford Jill Innes-Irons FRIDAY 4th Dec Leticia Harmer Help Needed 10th Dec Help Needed SUGGESTED TIMES FOR HELPING IN THE TUCKSHOP ARE 9:30am to 2:00pm. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND AT THESE TIMES PLEASE NDEAVOUR TO ARRANGE YOUR OWN REPLACEMENT. IF AFTER TRYING YOU ARE UNABLE TO ARRANGE A REPLACEMENT THEN FEEL FREE T PHONE THE TUCKSHOP (5821 8155) AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. 10/10/2014