March 2015 Schoolzine Term 1 (pdf 912kb)
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March 2015 Schoolzine Term 1 (pdf 912kb)
26 Dumbarton Road Canning Vale WA 6155 Website: http://cvc.wa.edu.au/ [email protected] Phone: 08 9334 9000 Fax: 08 9334 9099 Subscribe to Online Newsletter! http://canningvc.schoolzinenewsletters.com/subscribe 2 April 2015 Local Baseball Champ Principals Message I trust all parents had an opportunity to meet with teachers and talk about their child’s progress and any changes that may need to happen for the rest of the year. While this is the last formal reporting period you are always welcome to contact your child’s teacher if you have any concerns. E-mail is the most effective way to contact teachers at CVC. Our average attendance rates are still at about 90%. While this may sound good it actually means that on average students are away one day per fortnight. While many students have a better attendance rate, many have worse. Unsurprisingly there is a direct correlation between attendance rates and academic success. Students, who miss one day a fortnight or, more likely one day a week, are at risk of failing. Some absences such as sickness can’t be avoided but others can. Please try to schedule appointments during the school breaks and please avoid taking holidays during the term. I understand that vacations during the term cost less but it does come at the cost of education of your child. Vacations are not a valid excuse for absence and the school will not support this. We are still waiting for the Local Councils of Gosnells and Canning to build the crosswalk infrastructure across Nicholson Road near Livingston markets. The crosswalk is approved, it is now a matter of getting railings and markings in place. I hope that both councils can fund the project sooner rather than later. In the meantime, I advise parents to talk to your child about how to safely navigate busy roads. Some of the behaviour that has been reported is extremely dangerous. Dumbarton road is still a pedestrian issue and we are trying to get a crosswalk approved. I hope that CVC has been a good experience for you and your family this term. I encourage you to provide us with feedback, both positive and constructive. Feedback lets us know what we are doing well and what we need to improve on. I hope all families enjoy the two week school holiday break. Congratulations to Year 9 student Luke Houston who along with his baseball team mates, the Perth Metro Central Firebirds, will be representing Western Australia at the 2015 National Championships for baseball being held in Surfers Paradise in Queensland over the Easter period. No stranger to State, National or even World Championship Competitions, Luke has played for this team before in 2013 at a Little League level. In 2013, the team won the State Championship as well as the National Championship, and then went on to compete in the Little League World Series which was held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA. This was the first Australian Little League team to compete in the Little League World Series in the past 67 years. Well done Luke! City of Gosnells Art Exhibition The City of Gosnells Community Art Exhibition and Awards is an annual exhibit open to all emerging and professional artists. The exhibition is a great opportunity for students to have their artwork on public display and get recognition for their hard work and talent in the Visual Arts. This year some of our young talented artists have been successful in exhibiting in the community exhibition. Congratulations to the following students: Year 9 Jennifer Wang Year 10 Kate Dentieth Year 11 Ariana Sangster, Rheanna Good, Brielle Dering, Kelly Law Year 12 Melannie Lai, Caelan Gray Year 12 Certificate III Music Performance You are invited to the Year 12 Certificate III Music Concert for this term - our big fundraiser for blood cancer and support for Year 12 student Rachel Law who will be doing the World’s Greatest Shave on the night! Details are as follows: Date: Wednesday 1st of April Time: 6.30 - 8 pm Tickets are available from the CVC website 1 http://www.cvc.wa.edu.au/ just follow the links. Price: $10.30 (including online booking fee - all money raised from proceeds go to the Leukaemia Foundation). This show is literally bigger than Ben Hur ( instead of the Chariot Race, we have a string quartet!) This is an amazing show that the students have put together in less than 9 weeks and showcases their incredible music talent. All songs are by Australian artists and there are beautiful arrangements to suit everyone's tastes. There is going to be glitter, chimes and mirror ball action to boot! However! The kids need your support - please if you can make it, buy a ticket and relax for a night of true entertainment. Rebecca Harrison – Music Teacher National Day against Bullying Friday 20th March - Safety Rail Talk with Jonathan Beninca Jonathan Beninca, Rail Safety Ambassador, visited Canning Vale College this term to chat with our Year 7 and 9 students about risk-taking and the consequences of choices. Part of a wider education program and endorsed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), this incursion was offered free of charge and presented through the Right Track education program. The Right Track program brings Jonathan over to Perth twice a year to visit lots of schools and youth organisations and tell his story in the hopes of saving people from making dangerous choices and ending up a double amputee like him, or worse. His interesting, funny, and at times gruesome tale covers things like the difference between a good friend who tells you not to do crazy things and a bad friend who might egg you on; how it feels to look like him and have to ask a girl out; and how his injury has affected his family, friends, and the people who responded first such as the Train Driver and Transit Officers. This talk was organised to coincide with National Day against Bullying and students were encouraged to Take a Stand Together to reduce bullying. For more information on what to do if your child talks to you about bullying, please visit the www.bullyingnoway.gov.au website The CVC Coffee Club The CVC Coffee Club is up and running again this year as part of the Year 12 Certificate II in Hospitality. Our Year 12 hospitality students have been busy running a coffee shop for all staff to enjoy freshly made espresso coffee, while gaining practical experience. Home Economics Teacher, Ms Kasey Harris said, “the realistic coffee shop allowed students to gain valuable industry experience with a ‘hands on’ approach in making all kinds of coffees, teas and hot chocolates, also dealing with customers and working in a friendly but busy environment”. The students in the photo from left to right are: Ariel Kofutua, Stevie Ramea and Sa-adia Rabuhu 2 The Amazing ASEN Team CVC is a recognised Department of Education Distinctive School in the provision of quality education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Coordinated by Jodie Norwell, the ASEN team provides a highly individualised curriculum delivered through the Autism Support Program classes. Further support for students with a range of special education needs is provided by up to 20 experienced, Level 3 Special Needs Education Assistants who work closely with the classroom teachers across the college. Our Education Assistants provide teaching and learning adjustments for students across all subject areas and support students to learn and demonstrate their knowledge and skills. Dodge ball Tournament On the Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March CVC students had the opportunity to compete in the annual Dodge ball tournament run by Perth Christian Life Centre (PCLC). The competition took place at recess and lunch time on both of these days. Students eagerly put together teams of 6 and played off against each other in the fight to get through to the grand final where a $600 prize was up for grabs. Two teams were successful in making it through to the grand final held on the Friday night at Firebrand Youth. Unfortunately Southern River College took home the grand prize. Congratulations to all CVC students for getting involved and having some fun and a big thank you to PCLC for running such a great event. Tamara Kay - Chaplain immersed in the culture. My experience in Italy was the best time ever and I can’t wait to be able to go back. Jessica Ganza, Year 12 Yr 7 & Yr 8 Boys & Girls Night In Yr 7 & Yr 8 Boys Night In On Wednesday 18th February and Thursday 19th February, we held two very successful “Boys Night In”. The boys were kept busy with Inflatable soccer, Sumo Suits, Skateboarding, DJ Equipment and Basketball. It was a great opportunity for staff and students to bond outside of school and the staff in attendance were very impressed by the behaviour of all the students. A great night was had by all and we have been asked by many of the boys when we are having another “Night In” again. I have returned from Italy and settled into my current routine of attending Year 12. In Italy, I improved my Italian and also picked up one of the dialects, Friulano. I learned more about the local heritage and culture and also picked up a few pointers in making typical Italian food. I have broadened my social circle by making some new friends and I am amazed that Italians are very affectionate and friendly. The trip to Italy as an exchange student has been an eye opener for me. The experience has helped me by not only improving my language skills and general knowledge, but the most significant improvement has been becoming more independent and being able to solve whatever problem that comes up on my own. Xin Ee Khoh, Year 12 Year 12 Perspectives Excursion Yr 7 & Yr 8 Girls Night In On Wednesday 25th February and Thursday 26th February, we were once again kept busy, this time with the Girls Night In. The girls had fun with Sumo Suits, a Photo booth, DJ Equipment; Sing Star, Henna Art, Face Painting and Hair and Beauty. We were entertained by some very talented young ladies on both nights who were very keen to show off their singing and acting skills. A good laugh was had by all and staff and students alike had a great night! Varina Earle Yr 7 Coordinator Tom Langridge Yr 8 Coordinator Correction A correction to last month’s Newsletter - the name of our Head Girl should have read Kristen Hosking. Italian Exchange Trip 2014-2015 My experience going on exchange to Italy can be summed up as two of the best months of my life. Being able to experience the Italian language and culture first hand really helped develop my Italian. My host family were very wonderful; they treated me as a part of their family so I wasn’t constantly homesick. I met so many amazing people, learned so much and got to see places like the mountains and Venice that I thought I would never get to see. I would highly recommend the 2-month exchange trip for anyone who loves Italian, it helps you learn so much being Year 12 Perspectives is an exhibition of the best, brightest and most talented graduating high school artists in the State. This exhibition is always delightful to attend, to have an insight of the current talent and creative thinking of our young artists. Our current Year 12 Stage 3 Visual Art students and our Year 11 Stage 2 students attended the exhibition to inform and inspire their own art making practice. Students were in astonishment of the detailed paintings, and challenged by the interesting installations on display. Students felt eager to try new ideas in their own artworks, so look out for their creations coming to life in the CVC Gallery. Perhaps our Year 12 work will be in Perspectives next year… Sarah Eve - Art Extension Coordinator and Sharn Ashton Art teacher Year 12 Ball The Year 12s truly had a great time on Friday 6th March at the Year 12 Ball held at Fremantle Esplanade Hotel. The Boys all looked very dapper and smart, and the girls all looked stunning. Belle of the Ball was presented to Nicola John and Blake Johnson was crowned Beau of the Ball. There were some other special awards too, Teal Bowden won the 'Best Hairdo' award, Jamie Butcher was the most uniquely dressed, and Dermott Barnard got the dance floor award, although Rifqi and Joseph gave us all a very special moment to remember!! The dance floor rocked, stomped, jiggered, and grooved all night long! The staff really enjoyed sharing the evening with the students and felt very proud of how wonderful they looked, how well they 3 behaved and what wonderful young adults they have grown into. It was a very special night enjoyed by students and staff equally. Bully Busters On Friday 20th February, Class Act Theatre visited our school to perform their popular Bully Busters play. The play explored all facets of bullying, including: • Bullying • Sexual Harassment • Peer Pressure Sally Simper, Kate Karma and Jake the Ape • Rumours • Racism • Judging Others • Tolerance • Family Problems • Electronic forms of bullying • Resilience The show was a huge success and the students that attended the performance enjoyed it and hopefully walked away learning something new about how bullying makes people feel. 4