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DATE: TUESDAY 22ND AUGUST 2017

We value: Achievement, Respect, Commitment, Community

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Principal Team ReportPOPSTARS!It was wonderful to begin this term with two weekends devoted to the performance of “Popstars – the 90s Musical”. Students and staff worked together to produce a very entertaining and talent packed production. On the final night the joy and goodwill amongst all who participated was obvious. Collaborative projects like this are hugely beneficial to the learning of students and to the formation of positive relationships within our community. Congratulations to the students, Ms Amy Moss and the many staff and volunteers who gave your expertise and time. And thanks to the parents who supported our students and staff over the many months this production was in the making.

JAPANESE STUDENTSWe have had the pleasure of hosting students from Miki Kita Senior High School. The Principal Mr Fuji and teachers Ms Akamatsu and Miss Duong accompanied the students on the first visit from Miki Kita to Drouin Secondary. Everyone involved in the activities over the four days learnt from their experience and I believe many friendships were formed. Thanks to the families who hosted our visitors – you very generously

opened your homes and made the Japanese students feel very welcome. Also a huge thank you to Mr Scott Hasley for organising the exchange and to the many teachers who helped provide activities and support for the program.

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLYA highlight of our term so far was the Celebration Assembly held on Thursday 11th August. Congratulations to all students who were acknowledged, I hope we can all be inspired by your example to do our best to keep learning and improving. We also had the pleasure of hearing from two young people who have achieved something exceptional. Bridie Farrar has recently returned from Papua New Guinea, after completing an amazing feat. As a recipient of the George Collins Kokoda Award she walked the very challenging Kokoda Track. Bridie shared a little of her experience and highlighted how she had to be resilient, have a positive mind-set and work with others to achieve her goal of completing the trek.

The other speaker was Hayley Wildes. Hayley graduated from DSC just 2 ½ years ago in 2014. She is in the final year of her studies in Sports Media at Deakin University. During her years with us,

Hayley was always determined to achieve her goals both in and out of the classroom. But one strong memory I have of Hayley is her passion for football. Hayley is an inaugural member of the Women’s Australian Football League, playing for – The Western Bulldogs. Her message was never to lose sight of your goal, but be prepared to work hard for it and don’t be discouraged by setbacks.

PROGRESS REPORTSStudents & teachers are now well into Semester 2 classes and learning activities. The first Progress Report for Semester 2 will be available this week. This will give students and parents an opportunity to discuss learning progress and to identify areas students can focus on to continue improving. Students will also have an opportunity to discuss their reports with their Learning Group teacher.

NAPLANNAPLAN results will be released to schools soon. This information will provide teachers with information to use in conjunction with our own assessments to assist each student. The Leadership Team will also look at trends in this data when planning the development of teaching strategies. Individual student results will be sent home as soon as possible.

COURSE SELECTIONCourse Selection is a very important process for students and a time when the conversations about planning each individual student’s pathway with parents and teachers can be very helpful. If students have any questions or concerns they should consult their Learning Group Teacher or the Pathways Team.

PARENT SURVEYMany parents will have received an email inviting you to participate in the DET Parent Survey. This survey is online for the first time this year, which hopefully will be more convenient for parents. We encourage you to complete the survey, your feedback is valued and assists the college in planning for continued improvement.

60TH ANNIVERSARYFinally a Very Happy 60th Anniversary to Drouin Secondary College! We have included a special feature in this edition to remind us of the origins of our wonderful College and to reflect on all the progress made over the past 60 years.

Deb Gentle (on behalf of the Principal Team)

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Aristotle.

Deb Gentle Rob MonkMichael Wilson Rebecca Williams

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FAMILY STATEMENTS

Family statements for this term will be emailed out over the next week for those who have provided email addresses. For other families statements will be posted home. If you wish to organise a payment plan please contact the Business Manager in the general office.

SIGNING STUDENTS IN & OUT

To avoid interrupting class time and the inconvenience incurred by parents having to wait unnecessarily, the College asks parents/guardians to follow the sign in/out procedure during school hours as outlined below:-

• Signing In Late –Students are to sign in at the Learning Culture Centre with a note from parent/guardian explaining the reason for being late. The student will be issued with a Late Pass to go to class.

• Signing Out Throughout The Day –Please provide your child with a signed note explaining the reason and time to leave class. The student is to take this note to the Learning Culture Centre and place it in the IN tray in the morning for verification by Coordinator. Students may collect their note at recess or lunchtime so that he/she may leave class and take the note to the Learning Culture Centre to sign out.

If you unexpectedly need to collect your student, please phone the office so we can call the student up at recess or lunchtime.

Announcements will not be made over the PA system during class times.

FROM THE GENERAL OFFICE

Just want to do homework in a quiet, friendly place?

Homework ClubEvery Tuesday, Wednesday

and Thursdayat 3.45 to 4.45 in E3

Supervised by tutors and teachers to

help support your learning



The George Collins Award My name is Bridie Farrar. Late in 2016 I applied for the George Collins Award which is a sponsorship awarded to 3 students going into year 11 at schools in the Baw Baw Shire area to trek the Kokoda Track and become ambassadors for Kokoda Track’s story.

To apply, I was required to write an essay explaining what the Kokoda Story means to me, and what it means to Australia. I was a successful applicant and was offered an interview before being selected along with two other students to travel to Papua New Guinea to complete the trek.

George Collins is a local man and a veteran, serving in the 2/14th Battalion in Papua New Guinea during the Kokoda Campaign. Every year since the sponsorships had begun 10 years ago, George has presented the recipients with a certificate and made a speech. I was fortunate enough to be one of the last students to be presented the award by George before he sadly passed away in June 2017 at 96 years of age.

Parliament HouseWe three students were privileged to be invited to attend the annual Kokoda dinner held at Parliament House in April where we first witnessed how special this place and this trip would really be. To see how passionate the people there were was a real eye opener already, in terms of the history and culture of Papua New Guinea. It made me appreciate how fortunate we are to be living in such a privileged nation.

From this point onwards, Jack, Emily and I became ambassadors for Kokoda and its stories.

Training

We began training in late March, coached by Bernie Rowell, our trek leader, and Gary Blackwood, who was 2IC (second in charge). Every Sunday morning we would travel past Labertouche, to the Bunyip State Park where we would walk up and down Gentle Annie, what we were told would

be “a typical hill on the Kokoda Track”. Of course, the experience of it once on the track, was quite different to Gentle Annie.

The first training session had me thinking the whole time “what have I gotten myself into? Why am I doing this to myself?” Needless to say, I battled through that one a bit, but managed to get to the top and back down again with the support, encouragement and advice from Gary and Bernie.

Over the next few months, Gentle Annie became a little easier on me as we continued to build strength and endurance in the legs and lungs.

The Trek

We trekked from Ower’s Corner into Kokoda which meant our first four days were full of steep climbs – or pinches, as we called them – in heat and humidity. At each river or waterhole that we could swim in, almost every person would jump in, clothes and all, for a few minutes before continuing on.

The following three days were filled with rain and muddy downhill slides. Although very entertaining watching others go bottoms up, much concentration was needed to ensure that I wasn’t the one going over. Even some of the Papuan boys were slipping all over the place!

Each morning while on the track, we would wake up at 4am (or 5am if we got a sleep in), have tinned spaghetti and baked beans as well as crackers and spreads before packing up camp and heading off for the day – sometimes in the dark.

There was never any consistency in terms of break times – sometimes we would have lunch at 11:15, others at

3:00, depending on how long it took us to get there. Each lunch we would have either a pasta or a rice dish, tea/coffee/milo, as well as crackers and spreads.

On day 4 we were expecting a ‘halfway drop’ – a helicopter full of food, snacks and clean clothes for the rest of the trek. Upon arriving in the village where we would be having lunch, there were only crackers and spreads because our lunch was in the halfway drop which was at the day 4 campsite!

A camp fire during the evening was a luxury on the nights we had it. Everyone jumped on the opportunity to dry wet clothes; even though they’d smell like smoke the next day.

People

Both the group of Australians and the Papuan people we met along the way were amazing. Beautiful people who became like a family to me, each as immersed in the whole experience as I was. Our carriers had a wonderful sense of humour, and were always willing to lend a hand with anything.

Our sponsorship to trek, through Adventure Kokoda company, included a personal porter. This person would carry the gear we wouldn’t need during the day as well as their own gear. I couldn’t believe how each walked with ease, some of whom were wearing only thongs, gumboots or no shoes at all! Each Aussie trekker carried on average, 6kg in their daypack, which included snacks, water, basic first aid and any other gadgets.

Joel, my personal carrier, looked after me exceptionally well, grabbing my pack or hand at each river crossing,

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offering to refill my water, appearing just before any steep downhill climbs – in case he had to hold my pack, and just generally and genuinely asking how I was as we walked.

Why it’s Special to MeThis experience and everything that has

come along with it means a great deal to me. I’ve appreciated and enjoyed every minute of it.

My Poppa (great grandfather) fought in the 39th Battalion before being disbanded and again serving, in the 2/2nd Battalion as a 21 year old back in 1942, so it’s something quite close to home and almost surreal seeing exactly where everything unfolded. Poppa passed away in April 2010, so it’s really important to me to pass on his stories and keep the Kokoda Story alive.

With very few veterans of the Kokoda Campaign remaining, it is so important to me that we keep talking about the history of the track and continue to share family stories, to educate people so that we all know, remember,

commemorate and celebrate the men of the campaign.

A war fought so close to home, to protect home, must be recognised and remembered. My goal now is to educate people on the battles of the Kokoda Track and how significant it is to our nation. The Kokoda story will live on for future generations to hear and share the stories of the brave furthermore.

We will remember them. Lest we forget.



College Celebrates 60 Years

Building Works

1974 - Cafeteria and Gymnasium construction completed.

2002 - Opening of the Lyn Kelly Stadium which was named after a long serving College Council Chairperson and parent. New Music Centre and Office /Admin areas completed.

2006 - New Science block was built and the tennis/basketball courts were rebuilt next to Lyn Kelly stadium.

2007 - Moondah opened

2009 - At the beginning of Term 2 the new Library and associated Careers were opened. This was the end of six years of the school having major construction done somewhere around the buildings.

On August 25th 1957, Drouin High School, as it was then known, was formally opened by the Honourable J.S. Bloomfield, the Minister for Education. Over 800 parents, friends and official visitors were in attendance. The 344 students sang "Bless This House" and parents and visitors took the opportunity to inspect the rooms and student work on display.

The original construction cost 200,000 pounds. There were 12 general classrooms including science, art and a woodwork room as well as a Domestic Science wing which had a kitchen and dining room, laundry and a demonstration room. Also provided were two needlework rooms with fitting rooms opening off them.

In 1990, the school name was changed from Drouin High School to Drouin Secondary College.

“Fine walls do not necessarily make a fine School. Its good tone is determined by the pupils themselves. A serious responsibility rests with the School, but this responsibility must be shared by the parents of the pupils.”

R.A. Barnes, Head Master “Woorail” 1957

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Principal Mr Roy Barnes (1956-1965)

Enrolment – 344 students

Inter-house Athletics Champions - Dennis

Inter-house Swimming Champions - Lawson

School Production – “The Enchanted Waltz”

Student Enrolment

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2007 820

2017 963


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NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS

COUNTRY BUS TRAVELCountry buses (this does not include in town bus services) are provided as a free service to eligible students for the sole purpose of providing transport between home and school. While transport to and from other locations may have been allowed in the past, this situation has become unmanageable and unsafe. The rules governing School Buses are clear in this regard.

Transport such as:

• to the home of another student,

• to after school employment,

• to sporting and other social events, or

• to another person’s home for the purpose of child minding

are all regarded as private in nature and therefore the responsibility of the parents and students concerned.

Casual travel in the past has caused overcrowding on some buses which creates serious concerns with respect to the safety. This year most buses are already running to their capacity so seating is not available.

As a result of these issues, and in accord with Department of Education and Training and Department of Infrastructure guidelines, no bus passes will be issued for any reason other than to facilitate short term emergency housing.

PLEASE NOTE: No bus pass will be issued for any other purpose.

We deeply regret the inconvenience this may cause but we need to follow the guidelines set out by the Department of Education and Training closely as possible, which are created in the best interests of safety for all students.

Maureen Hickman Transport Coordinator


Year 7 Reading & LiteracyYear 7 students read over six million words between 24 July and 14 August and the following students successfully completed quizzes:

Jasmine Balinsky (6), Laura-Joan Roberts (6), Hannah Swetman (2), Grace Waddell (3), Trent Fritzlaff (2), Chloe Balcombe (2), Briley Robertson (2), Tess Price (3), Jazmine Fitzgerald (3), Laylah Embleton (2), Ella Johnstone (2), Grace Thorpe (2), Ally Dunn (2), Brittany Gardner, Bailey Bell-Janke (2), Tarrant Agnoleto, Byron Powell (2), Shelby Craig (5), Katrina Gavory (2), Jamie Carter, Kirra-Lee Matheson, Brianna Lawrance, Declan Thomas (3), Sophie Ridler, Jay Humphrey, Shyan Mitchell, Kira King, Rachael Palmer, Joshua Stephenson, Keahrna Parnes, Riley Griffin, Taj Vass, Jye Curtis-Smith (3), Conner Harvey, Mackenzie Fort, Ava-Grace Forbes, Millicent Tomkins, Phoebe Allgood, Chantelle Preis, Oliver Ferguson (3), Hannah Warren, Kiara Tennakoon (2), Zaren Koesemans, Ruby Drake (2), Will Pickering, Isabelle Fankhauser, Christopher Diston, Isla Thorpe (5), Riley Simpson (2) Tahlia Marriott, Hayden King, Darcy Hulbert, Aaron Miles, Shakira Pearson, Sian Nauta (2), Iesha Knight, Lauren Comber, Hayley Parkinson, William Fairley, Nicholas Caddy, Jamie Kawecki, Ashlee Storey (3), Isabella Fernandez, Lola Males, Christian Downes (2), Darcy Spratt, Kye Thorpe, Ned Ashton, Jackson Hort, Jack Cross, Ethan Swan, Toby Talbot, Patrick Opie, Bradley Ward, Harrison Colvin (2), Ryan Maric (2), Ezra Cini (2), Cailey Ancilleri (2), Holly Stephens, Madison Gray, Isabelle Hermansen, Thomas Young, Monique Simioni (3), Hayley Jones, Ben Linnell-Starvaggi, Caitlyn Wishart and Rosa Whyman Martinez.

Students need to be supported at home with a routine of regular reading. The target for each semester is to read at least three books and successfully complete quizzes on each.

Progress can be tracked at https://auhosted1.renlearn.com.au/1458054 using the student’s username and password for Moodle.

Thank you for supporting your child’s reading.

DSC English, SURFF and Library Staff

Book of the MonthMonument 14 (Book 1 Monument 14 series) - Emmy LaybournePost-Apocalyptic, Friendship, Conflict, Chemical

disaster and Survival.

Fourteen kids. One superstore. A million things that go wrong.

When Dean raced out the door to catch the school bus, he didn’t realize it would be the last time he’d ever see his mom. After a freak hailstorm sends the bus crashing into a superstore, Dean and a group of students of all ages are left to fend for themselves.

They soon realize the hailstorm and the crash are the least of their worries. After seeing a series of environmental and chemical disasters ravage the outside world, they realize they’re trapped inside the store. Unable to communicate with the ones they love, the group attempts to cobble together a new existence. As they struggle to survive, Dean and the others must decide which risk is greater: leaving… or staying.

This is such a page-turner, that I read this in one night! Each person reacts differently to the chemical disaster and they have to think quickly about how to keep each other safe. You catch yourself wondering how you would react in that situation. Could you survive an apocalyptic event with your classmates?

4 Stars

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Japanese Sister School VisitsIn 2016, DSC made its inaugural trip to Japan. We took 16 students and travelled to Osaka, Kyoto, Miki city and Tokyo. During that time, we spent four days in Miki city where we started a sister school relationship with Miki Kita Senior High School. This August, 15 students and three staff from Miki Kita Senior High School visited DSC for four days. The group was led by Principal Hiroshi Fuji, Ms Takami Akamatsu (International Studies Coordinator), and Miss Lelani Duong (Assistant Language Teacher). The students who came on the tour ranged in age from 15 years old to 18 years old and were all keen to gain international travel experience, meet new friends, improve their English, and to teach others about Japanese culture. Three students who came to visit us were students we met whilst on our visit last year, so for some of our students, they were reunited with ‘old friends’.

Although the students and staff were only here for a short time, they were able to experience some typical classes at DSC by shadowing their host students, as well as experience some special classes such as English slang, Music, Cooking and Airbrushing. Miss McCullough taught them some Aussie slang, Ms Perry introduced the students to some Australian songs, Mrs Allen taught them how to make Lamingtons and Mr Hasley helped them to embrace their inner artist using an airbrush.

Outside of school, our DSC host families were very generous and made sure that the visitors from Miki Kita Senior High School had a ‘true blue’ Aussie experience by showing them famous spots in Melbourne, Phillip Island, and the local Gippsland area, as well as taking them out to local restaurants for kangaroo steaks, parmas and other sweet treats. Most also took the opportunity to see the closing night of the school production Popstars!

The Miki Kita students and staff joined the DSC host students, staff and some parents for a day out at Healesville Sanctuary, where despite the wet weather, they were able to interact with some Australian animals. The students were able to interact with native birds, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus and echidnas just to name a few.

On Monday 7th August, our friends from Miki Kita Senior High School prepared a cultural exhibition for our students. The students showcased such traditional cultural practices as: Kendo (a martial art using bamboo sticks), karate (martial art), Shodo (Japanese calligraphy), origami (the art of paper folding) and a speech about traditional festivals in Japan. The DSC students and staff who were able to watch this exhibition commented that they were ‘blown away’ by the skill these young people brought to their cultural studies and were impressed by the number of ‘cool’ traditional art forms they get to study in Japan. The Miki Kita students not only demonstrated their craft, but also, gave speeches about each of their crafts in English.

On Tuesday 8th August, we said goodbye to our Japanese friends, however I am confident that the relationships made during their trip will continue as I saw tears, hugs, high-fives, and lots of selfies being taken by students, parents and staff.

A few days after the study tour left, I received an e-mail from Ms Akamatsu saying how impressed they were with the Drouin Secondary College facilities, students and staff, and how humbled they were by our hospitality. She also said that the students from Miki Kita SHS felt they were well taken care of and that they made a lot of new friends that will last for a long time.





Congratulations to the Intermediate Boys and Year 7 Girls Badminton Teams who were Champions at Gippsland Regionals and also to the Year 8 Girls Badminton Team who came Runners Up. Great effort!

Success in Badminton!Right: Intermediate Boys - Runners Up

Below: Year 7 Girls - Regional Winners

Below Right: Year 8 Girls - Regional Runners Up


The Drouin Secondary College SRC have decided that in the spirit of our school values of Community and Respect, our next Free Dress Day will be an opportunity for our whole school community to show our support, acceptance and inclusion of all community members.

Along with all Victorian schools, Drouin Secondary College complies with the Child Safe legislation. Our Student Engagement and Inclusion Policy “clearly acknowledges the diversity of all children, including (but not limited to) the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities, children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning (LGBTIQ) individuals, and children who are vulnerable.”

http://www.drouinsc.vic.edu.au/repository/policies/student-engagment-and-inclusion.pdf

There will be face painting, an opportunity to throw cream pies at your (favourite) teacher, a BBQ and live music at lunch time.

Come dressed Bright and Cheery for Free Dress Day on Thursday 31 August 2017. Don’t forget your gold coin donation and support Headspace by showing your true colours!

All funds raised will go to Headspace, which provides mental health services to young people throughout Australia. https://headspace.org.au/

VCE Homework Help for all VCE students

Term 3 Wednesdays after school 3.40pm to 4.30pm

Senior Study Centre


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HELP YOUR CHILD WITH READING

1. Develop children’s oral language (speaking) If they can say it, they can write it. Just asking your child about what they are reading is great. Having them read out loud is also good.

2. Read every day The more children are exposed to reading; the more reading will become part of their daily life. A child is introduced to new information, concepts and new words every day.

3. Surround your children with reading material Children with a large collection of reading resources in their homes score higher and perform better on standardized tests. Provoke a reading habit in your child by having a large array of interesting books and magazines at their reading level.

4. Encourage a wide variety of reading activities Make reading an essential part of your children’s lives. Let them read menus, movie names, roadside signs, game guides, weather reports, and other practical everyday information. Always try to make sure your children have something to read in their spare time.

5. Let them choose what they read Reading for pleasure is one of the best ways for a child to improve their performance at school, but teaching a child to love reading involves a lot more than simply handing them a book. Letting children have choices in their reading material goes a long way in raising life-long readers. Kids who choose what they read, regardless of whether it’s a novel, a comic book or a magazine, are more engaged with what they are reading and more likely to retain the information.

6. Show interest in your child’s reading Your response or feedback has a strong effect on how hard they will try to become good readers. Always remember to give them genuine praise for their efforts.

Reading for pleasure gives kids an advantage in school and in life because they are used to being introduced to new ideas and can process them more quickly and effectively than their non-reading peers.

MacbethYear 10 English students were recently treated to a performance of ‘Macbeth’ by a visiting theatre group. The interactive show featured modern interpretations of scenes and analysis of Shakespeare’s timeless play. The show received positive reviews from students, especially those who participated.

Pictured Right: Blake Roberts and Jesse Kelly with a performer from The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company.



Senior Girls NetballIt was a wet and miserable Tuesday 8th August when the senior girls’ netball team headed off for their next round of games in Traralgon. They played three games against Mary McKillop Secondary College, Lavalla College and Bairnsdale Secondary College. Unfortunately, the girls were beaten in all three games, but they were very close games for the most part.

Some highlights of the day include swapping positions at the end and discovering that Chelsea DeRiter makes a wonderful Wing Attack; that Lateisha Edwards runs a mean Centre; Ruby Pratt is a killer in Goal Keeper; Georgia Henderson doesn’t miss a goal and that Emily Robb takes a great selfie.

Thanks for a great day out girls and GO DROUIN.

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Emily Robb, Ruby Pratt, Georgia Henderson, Darcie Hower, Jemyma Leishout, Taylah Marsh-Irwin, Lateisha Edwards, Cheyenne Mason & Chelsea DeRiter


Sadly, many young people in our community go without gifts at Christmas time. To help combat this, Drouin Secondary College VCAL students are running a gift drive during August and September. The toys will be donated to The Salvation Army in Warragul who will distributed them to teenage boys and girls for Christmas. We would love if students will be able to bring in brand new gifts that suit 12-18 year olds. There will be a trailer set up in the bus loop on Monday mornings ready to place your toys in.

GIFT DRIVE

Your child’s attendance is at 85 – 89% “Amber Take Care!” They will be missing up to 20 days each year and this will

make it difficult for them to achieve at their best level educationally.

Your child’s attendance is on or above 95% They are likely to be a “Star Performer” as well as an excellent attendee. They will almost certainly achieve the best grades for their ability and have real opportunity in

further education and the world of work.

Your child’s attendance is 90 – 94%. “Green for go” for good attendance. They are likely to achieve grades that will give

them real opportunities for continuing their studies and their future in the world of work.

Your child’s attendance is 80-85 % “Red light - Be alert!” They are missing so much school that it will be very difficult

for them to keep in touch with lessons or schoolwork.

Your child’s attendance is below 80% “At Risk – immediate action needed!” They are missing so much time from school that it will be almost impossible for them to keep in touch with lessons or schoolwork.

School Attendance Did you know?


Popstars! Rocks StageEnergy, glamour and humour were all brought to the stage with DSC’s “Popstars! The 90s Musical”. Featuring a soundtrack including Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, MC Hammer and many more, the show was bound to have the audience involved. However, it was not just the pop smash hits alone that created the success – the acting was superb, generating so much empathy from the audience. Primary school children gasped at the evil lines of Shannon (Chloe Werner), wanted sensitive Mark (Ben Fenner) and self-assured Ella (Dayna Tampaline) to succeed and shared in the pain of the “sad clown”, Vinnie (Murray Phillips). All principal cast members created memorable characters and were admirably supported by the ensemble. Mark, Vinnie, Patrick (Chad Lees) and Shane (Riley Dekker) wowed the audience with their heartbreaking dance moves as members of the boy band, ‘Y2K’, later reformed to include Ella and Carrie (Zoe Wright) as more confident band members. Alyssa Fritzlaff and Sarah Portbury were hilarious as ditzy Tina and gloomy Steffi, offsiders to the scheming Shannon in girl group, ‘Candy Girls’. Ruby Drake as Charlie performed a poignant rendition of “Hero” in her audition and Dayna Tampaline showed her strength in both voice and acting, nailing her character and songs. “You Gotta Be” was easily better than Des’ree’s original!

The script was cleverly written, merging storyline and songs around a girl vs boyband theme with romance and complications thrown in. The addition of a secret judge and a record deal ensured that strategies to triumph came to the forefront, leaving the audience to wonder who would end up winning. Swing actor, Maya Naprelac, created two contenders, busting homeboy antics as one character and expressing the humility of the classical violinist as the other, much to the audience’s delight. Cast members performing songs originally written for the opposite gender added to the comedy of the show.The band of staff and students ensured that the 90s music was vibrant. Bromances, one-hit wonders, power-girl anthems and the boot-scootin’ “Achy Breaky Heart” all recaptured the feel of the 90s. It seemed no surprise when the whole cast joined in kicking up their heels to sing along with Chef Joey (Kassidy Dalziel) to the pop country tune. The staging of “Believe” was particularly effective, with cast members joining the audience to create the feeling of the hysteria of a live concert. Fog machines and lighting added further to the effect. The Creative Team’s decision to use projected backdrops provided almost seamless transitions between scenes, with only a few props needed for the actors. Costumes were authentic (thanks to many purchases from local opportunity shops) and carefully chosen to highlight character traits.Cast, band and crew loved the audience feedback and the fact that there were many instances of children asking their parents if they could go again. As suggested by the lyrics of “All Star”, one of the “Popstars” songs, these talented students certainly showed that “All That Glitters is Gold”.




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Drouin West Primary School (Drouin West)Drouin Wooden Toys and Pine FurnitureElement Electrical Solutions (Drouin)Ellstyle (Drouin)F W G Carpentry (Nar Nar Goon)Farnham Development P/L (Warragul)Fin and Feather - JCTLV P/L (Drouin)Garfield Kindergarten (Garfield)Garfield Primary School (Garfield)Garry Rogers Motorsport (Dandenong South)Gippsland Organic Fertilizers (Koo Wee Rup)Gippswim (Warragul)Goodstart Early Learning (Drouin)Gow's Transport and Mobile Cranes (Archies Creek)Gregman Constructions (Pakenham)Have 2c Constructions (Warrandyte South)Heenan Plumbing (Warragul)Hollie Lane Constructions (Drouin)Hong Kong Inn (Drouin)Hotondo Homes (Warragul)Hurstdale Ag Services (Drouin)J.T. Plumbing Pty Ltd (Garfield North)Jaks Music (Warragul)JD's F100 Spares (Longwarry)Kenfix 4x4 (Drouin)Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Korumburra Light Engines (Korumburra)Lang Lang Kindergarten (Lang Lang)Latrobe Valley Express (Morwell)Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court (Morwell)Lee Evison Racing Stables (Longwarry)Little Yippers Family Day Care (Bunyip)M J Cabinets (Clyde)Mark Handley Construction (Pakenham)Monash Health Dandenong HospitalMonkey G's (Pakenham)Nar Nar Goon KindergartenNicks Bakehouse (Drouin)Nyora Garage (Nyora)Oak Street Kindergarten (Drouin)Oasis Horticulture (Devon Meadows)Off the Hip Records (Melbourne)On's Secret Takeaway (Drouin)Over the Top Events (Cowes)Pakenham Hills Primary SchoolPanarama Ridge P/L (Bunyip)

Peninsula Grammar (Mount Eliza)Perfection Packaging (Dandenong South)Poowong Consolidated Primary SchoolPowerhouse Engines (Warragul)Priceline Pharmacy (Warragul)Professional Helicopter Services (Moorabbin)Rap Electrics (Caulfield North)RD and L Simpson (Drouin)Rebal Studio (Drouin)Ridley Agriproducts (Pakenham)Ripplebrook Primary School (Ripplebrook)RMI Print P/L (Warragul)RMIT University (Melbourne)Roger Manson Panels (Drouin)Rothelowman (Southbank)S G Thompson (Drouin West)SafeTech (Moe)Sanity (Warragul)Scope Disability Services WarragulSpeedy Locksmiths (Warragul)St Ita's Catholic Primary School (Drouin)Studio Three Design (Pakenham)That Vegan Hairdresser (Drouin)The Cheesecake Shop (Pakenham)The Meat Safe Longwarry (Longwarry)Traf Tractor and Machinery (Trafalgar)Trafalgar Veterinary Clinic (Trafalgar)Tumut Pharmacy (Tumut)Unilever Australia (Tatura)Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency (Dandenong)Victorian Freight Specialists (Dandenong)Warragul Club and DowntownerWarragul Dry CleanersWarragul Fuel Injection and Diesel Service P/LWarragul Gazette (Warragul)Warragul North Primary SchoolWarragul Pet Emporium (Warragul)Warragul Primary School (Warragul)Warragul Solar and Gas (Warragul)WJ and BD Williams (Flaggy Creek)Woolworths Drouin (Drouin)Woolworths Warragul (Warragul)Yarra View Nursery (Mount Evelyn)YMCA - Warragul Leisure Centre

WORK EXPERIENCE BusinessesThank you! Year 10 Work Experience 2017 was another resounding success. Many businesses welcomed our students into their workplace so that they could understand what it is like to work in a particular industry. We would like to say a big thankyou to all of the work places who took on our students and gave them such a fantastic opportunity.


1300 787 624 cardinia.vic.gov.au

OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS

Date: Start: Monday 14 August

Finish: Monday 18 September

Time: 3:30–5:30pm

Venue: My Place Youth Facility, 5-7 Main St. Pakenham, 3810

Contact: Youth Services 1800 4 YOUTH (1800 496 884) [email protected]

If you are interested in the outdoors and want to experience something new, this program is for you! Have fun in the outdoors whilst learning basic survival skills.

For young people aged 12-17

To sign up, complete our annual consent and booking form found on our website.

www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/youth

These are just some of the awesome activities we have planned for SOS!

Camp Cooking

Orienteering

Outdoor safety

Hiking

Exploring

03 5940 3100 cardinia.vic.gov.au/youth

SOW GROW COOK

Date: Start: Tuesday 25 July

Finish: Tuesday 19 Sep

Time: 3.30-5.00pm

Venue: My Place Youth Facility


Are you interested in cooking and want to experience something new? Then this program is for you! Have fun and make friends whilst learning new cooking skills.


To register, complete our annual consent and booking form online.


These are just some of the awesome activities we have planned for our cooking program!

Making pasta from scratch

Food prep skills

Cooking with fresh produce

1300 787 624 cardinia.vic.gov.au

Date: Every Tuesday from 1st August

Time: 4pm - 5:30pm

Venue: My Place Centre, Pakenham

Ages: 12-17 years old

Enquiries: Shanti 5940 3100 or [email protected]

Participate in fun sport activities in a safe and learning environment

Learn valuable information on muscle recovery, diet, stretching, stress management and more...

Thursday 31st August 4pm - 8pmBennett St, Drouin

DROUIN TENNIS CLUB

REGISTER FOR: Saturday Seniors & Juniors, Night Tennis, Mid-Week, Coaching for all ages

Bring the family & have a hitBBQ - Fun kid’s activities

For more info call Glenn Awty Ph: 0407 245 356 or Catherine Thorpe ph 0432 868 304 or email [email protected]


03 5940 3100 cardinia.vic.gov.au/youth

SOW GROW COOK

Date: Start: Tuesday 25 July

Finish: Tuesday 19 Sep

Time: 3.30-5.00pm

Venue: My Place Youth Facility


Are you interested in cooking and want to experience something new? Then this program is for you! Have fun and make friends whilst learning new cooking skills.


To register, complete our annual consent and booking form online.


These are just some of the awesome activities we have planned for our cooking program!

Making pasta from scratch

Food prep skills

Cooking with fresh produce

3 TIPS FOR PREVENTING COLDS IN SCHOOL

1. Washing hands: One of the most common ways to spread colds is by rubbing the nose and eyes. Hands should be washed with warm water and soap for about 20 seconds to get rid of germs, especially after using the bathroom and before eating

2. Being cautious of germ ‘hot spots’: Places such as drinking fountains, toilet seats and sinks are known to contain lots of bacteria. Make sure you wash your hands after touching these and avoid putting your mouth on drinking fountain taps

3. Keeping backpacks clean: Bags can get quite dirty from time to time so it is important to clean them regularly to get rid of germs. Use a wet cloth or wet wipe to clean the inside of the backpack and get rid of any spilled food or other mess

For more information, visit: http://www.webmd.com/children/features/germs‐in‐school‐room?page=3

Prepared by West Gippsland Healthcare Group – Health Promotion Team 56243500

Parents of children with disability or develop-mental delay aged birth – 18 years Are you interested in meeting another parent who has a child with a disability or developmental delay? Would you like to be involved in a small group of parents who get together to share stories and learn from each other? Would you like information on a topic of interest to fam-ilies of children with developmental delay or disability?

• The next meetings will take place on Wednesday August 30th from 10 – 11:30am at the Warragul Community House, 138 Nor-manby Street. $2 per person to cover costs. All parents & family mem-bers welcome.

Parent To Parent Gippsland provides support and information to families in the Gippsland region.

If you are interested contact the Co-ordinator Yvonne Waite on 1800 010 453 or mobile 0430 209 641 [email protected]



1. Washing hands: One of the most common ways to spread colds is by rubbing the nose and eyes. Hands should be washed with warm water and soap for about 20 seconds to get rid of germs, especially after using the bathroom and before eating

2. Being cautious of germ ‘hot spots’: Places such as drinking fountains, toilet seats and sinks are known to contain lots of bacteria. Make sure you wash your hands after touching these and avoid putting your mouth on drinking fountain taps

3. Keeping backpacks clean: Bags can get quite dirty from time to time so it is important to clean them regularly to get rid of germs. Use a wet cloth or wet wipe to clean the inside of the backpack and get rid of any spilled food or other mess

For more information, visit: http://www.webmd.com/children/features/germs‐in‐school‐room?page=3

Prepared by West Gippsland Healthcare Group – Health Promotion Team 56243500

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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS

COLLEGE DATESWEEK 6Tuesday 22/08 Year 11 and 12 Outdoor Ed Ski Camp

College Council

Thursday 24/08 Senior Hockey SSV

Friday 25/08 Year 12 AG Hort Excursion

Year 8 Incursion - Aboriginal for a Day

Year 9 Incursion - Keys to Happiness

WEEK 7Monday 28/08 Year 12 Incursion - ABC of applying for Uni

Year 9 Leos Meeting

Wednesday 30/08 Year 9-10 Japanese Restaurant Excursion

Year 11 History Excursion

Thursday 31/08 SRC Free Dress Day - donations for headspace

Phillip Island Year 9 Geography Excursion

Friday 01/09 Year 11 Formal

WEEK 8Monday 04/05 Year 10 Sailing Camp

Tuesday 05/09 Year 10 Immunisations

Year 7 Vaccinations

Year 10 Sailing Camp

Wednesday 06/09 Year 9 French Excursion

WEEK 9Monday 11/09 Year 12 AG Hort Excursion

Year 9 Leos Meeting

Tuesday 12/09 Year 11 Biology Excursion

Wednesday 13/09 Year 12 English After School SAC

Thursday 14/09 VCE Theatre Studies Performance Night Year 11 Geography Excursion

WEEK 10Tuesday 19/09 SSV Badminton

Thursday 21/09 Gippsland Athletics

Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews

Friday 22/09 Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews

Year 12 Practice English Exam

Final Day of Term 3

SECONDARYC O L L E G E

Contact Hours: 8.15am – 4.30pm

Ph: (03) 5625 1002

Fax: (03) 5625 1297

Email: [email protected]

UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS (REGULAR HOURS)Thursdays -10am to 6pmFirst Saturday of Month - 9.30am to 12.30pm

2017 TERM DATESTerm 3: 17 July to 22 SeptemberTerm 4: 9 October to 22 December

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