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186 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138 Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au PRINCIPAL’S REPORT 7 October, 2016 Volume 16, Issue 14 Calendar TERM 4 2016 Tuesday 11th October Resources Committee 7.00pm Monday 17th October Year 12 Final Assembly Tuesday 18th October College Council Meeting Year 12 Celebration Day Thursday 20th October Year 7 Showcase Night Wed 12th—22nd October China Tour Tuesday 25th October Community Relations Meeting Wednesday 26th October— Thursday 17th November Year 12 Exams Tuesday 1st November Melbourne Cup Holiday Tuesday 8th November Education Committee Meeting Resources Committee Meeting COLLEGE OFFICE HOURS MONDAY—THURSDAY 8.15AM—4.00PM FRIDAY 8.15AM—3.30PM Dear Community, Welcome back to Term 4. Term 4 is always an extremely busy term with exams for Years 9 to 12, Awards Night, the Year 12 Final Assembly, course confirmation and much more. Therefore, it is important to ensure that parents/guardians and students remain up to date via Compass Newsfeed and regularly check their nominated email address as these are the main methods of communication with families. If you are unsure of either your Compass log in or what email address you have supplied to the College please make contact urgently. It is always distressing when students miss key dates as a result of not being adequately up to date with communication. This is our last weeks with our Year 12 students. This current group of Year 12 students are a wonderful group of young adults who have made an outstanding contribution to the College over the last 6 years. As a group they have been actively involved in all aspects of the College including sport, College productions and contributing the SRC. I would like to particularly thank our 2016 College Captains, Sean Frost and Courtney Brown for their support of the College this year and acknowledge their outstanding leadership. I also wish to recognise the College House Captains, Isabelle Conlan, Lachlan Williams-Dyson, Katie Herft, Tegan Quck, Hayden Thompson, Melanie Pauer, Tristan Davies and Kirra Abrehart who have contributed to their respective Houses over the last 12 months. And finally I wish to thank Paris Hindby for her outstanding work as SRC President. CENTRAL AUSTRALIA TOUR During the term break our Year 10 Central Australia Tour returned after 12 days travelling from Melbourne to Darwin via Central Australia. It was definitely a great adventure and wonderful trip for our Year 10 students to take part in. I wish to commend the students for their mature behaviour and willingness to participate in all aspects of the trip and thank the staff who organised and attended the tour. Thank you to James Taylor who led the tour and to the staff who assisted; Zac Parr, Naomi Van Bremen, Jordan Van Keulen, Allie Gray-Smith, Tracey Lackman, Chris Seabrook, student teachers Natasha Tough and Lauren Sheldrick and first aid Officer Shirley Deane. EXAMS Over the next 6 weeks there will be exams for our Years 10, 11 and 12 students. It is important that students are well prepared for the exams by studying effectively and by keeping healthy, eating well and getting regular sleep. Key Dates: Year 12 students final day at the College will be on Monday 17th October with their Celebration Day on Tuesday 18th October. Year 12 exams commence on Wednesday 26th October. Year 11 students commence their exams on Monday 7th November Year 10 students commence their exams on Wednesday 16th November Ann Stratford Principal COLLEGE CAR PARK THE COLLEGE STAFF CAR PARK OFF ROSS PINCOTT DRIVE MUST NOT BE USED TO DROP OFF OR PICK UP STUDENTS AT THE START AND FINISH OF THE SCHOOL DAY. THE RESULTING CONGESTION IS PRESENTLY A HAZARD TO THE STUDENTS AND ALSO MAKES PARKING DIFFICULT. PLEASE DROP YOUR CHILD OFF IN THE NORTHERN CAR PARK OFF MANCHESTER ROAD OR ON THE ROADS BORDERING THE SCHOOL AND ARRANGE TO PICK UP IN THE SAME PLACE. THE NO STANDING SIGN ON MANCHESTER ROAD MUST BE ADHERED TO. A REMINDER TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS THAT THE SPEED ZONE AROUND SCHOOLS IS 40KPH.
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186 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT 7 October, 2016 Volume 16, Issue 14
Calendar TERM 4 2016
Tuesday 11th October Resources Committee 7.00pm Monday 17th October Year 12 Final Assembly Tuesday 18th October College Council Meeting Year 12 Celebration Day Thursday 20th October Year 7 Showcase Night Wed 12th—22nd October China Tour Tuesday 25th October Community Relations Meeting Wednesday 26th October—Thursday 17th November Year 12 Exams Tuesday 1st November Melbourne Cup Holiday Tuesday 8th November Education Committee Meeting Resources Committee Meeting
COLLEGE OFFICE HOURS MONDAY—THURSDAY
8.15AM—4.00PM
FRIDAY 8.15AM—3.30PM
Dear Community,
Welcome back to Term 4. Term 4 is always an extremely busy term with exams for Years 9 to 12, Awards Night, the Year 12 Final Assembly, course confirmation and much more. Therefore, it is important to ensure that parents/guardians and students remain up to date via Compass Newsfeed and regularly check their nominated email address as these are the main methods of communication with families. If you are unsure of either your Compass log in or what email address you have supplied to the College please make contact urgently. It is always distressing when students miss key dates as a result of not being adequately up to date with communication. This is our last weeks with our Year 12 students. This current group of Year 12 students are a wonderful group of young adults who have made an outstanding contribution to the College over the last 6 years. As a group they have been actively involved in all aspects of the College including sport, College productions and contributing the SRC. I would like to particularly thank our 2016 College Captains, Sean Frost and Courtney Brown for their support of the College this year and acknowledge their outstanding leadership. I also wish to recognise the College House Captains, Isabelle Conlan, Lachlan Williams-Dyson, Katie Herft, Tegan Quck, Hayden Thompson, Melanie Pauer, Tristan Davies and Kirra Abrehart who have contributed to their respective Houses over the last 12 months. And finally I wish to thank Paris Hindby for her outstanding work as SRC President. CENTRAL AUSTRALIA TOUR During the term break our Year 10 Central Australia Tour returned after 12 days travelling from Melbourne to Darwin via Central Australia. It was definitely a great adventure and wonderful trip for our Year 10 students to take part in. I wish to commend the students for their mature behaviour and willingness to participate in all aspects of the trip and thank the staff who organised and attended the tour. Thank you to James Taylor who led the tour and to the staff who assisted; Zac Parr, Naomi Van Bremen, Jordan Van Keulen, Allie Gray-Smith, Tracey Lackman, Chris Seabrook, student teachers Natasha Tough and Lauren Sheldrick and first aid Officer Shirley Deane. EXAMS Over the next 6 weeks there will be exams for our Years 10, 11 and 12 students. It is important that students are well prepared for the exams by studying effectively and by keeping healthy, eating well and getting regular sleep. Key Dates: Year 12 students final day at the College will be on Monday 17th October with their Celebration Day on Tuesday 18th October. Year 12 exams commence on Wednesday 26th October. Year 11 students commence their exams on Monday 7th November Year 10 students commence their exams on Wednesday 16th November
Ann Stratford Principal
COLLEGE CAR PARK THE COLLEGE STAFF CAR PARK OFF
ROSS PINCOTT DRIVE MUST NOT BE USED TO DROP OFF OR
PICK UP STUDENTS AT THE START AND FINISH OF THE SCHOOL DAY.
THE RESULTING CONGESTION IS PRESENTLY A HAZARD TO THE STUDENTS AND ALSO MAKES
PARKING DIFFICULT. PLEASE DROP YOUR CHILD OFF IN THE
NORTHERN CAR PARK OFF MANCHESTER ROAD OR ON THE ROADS BORDERING THE SCHOOL AND ARRANGE
TO PICK UP IN THE SAME PLACE. THE NO STANDING SIGN ON
MANCHESTER ROAD MUST BE ADHERED TO.
A REMINDER TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS THAT THE SPEED ZONE AROUND
SCHOOLS IS 40KPH.
186 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au
College Uniform Policy
Tattoos cannot be visible and must be covered at all times. In Victoria the legal age for a Tattoo is
18. Department of Health; Regulations of tattooing and
body piercing: Legal restrictions on tattooing in Australia).
PRINCIPAL NEWS
YEAR 12 MASTERCLASSES
With Year 12 students nearing the end of their courses, the Yarra Valley and Yarra Ranges VCE Network has again provided the opportunity for Mooroolbark College students to receive assistance with their preparation for exams through the Masterclass series.
Classes go through to Sunday 16th October 2016.
The Masterclasses are operating in the following subject: Psychology, Media, PE, Drama, Legal Studies, Maths Methods, History (French & Russian), Food Technology, HHD, Business Management, Biology and English.
Booking can be made on www.trybooking.com/222581 and the venue is at Lilydale Heights College—Performing Arts Centre, 17 Nelson Road, Lilydale. These sessions are being conducted by experienced VCE teachers, exam assessors and textbook authors and I encourage all Year 12 VCE students to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
STUDENTS RINGING OR TEXTING PARENTS On occasions, students take it upon themselves to telephone or text their parents/guardian and request that they be picked up due to illness. This is not appropriate and parents/guardians are requested to speak with their children and remind them that in such a situation, the son/daughter needs to report to Sick Bay, where they will be assessed and treated as required. Parents/Guardians will be contacted by College staff if students need to be collected.
PERSONAL GOODS BROUGHT TO THE COLLEGE
ARE AT THE OWNER’S RISK
Personal items brought to the College are not covered by Department of Education or School insurance. The College has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to any personal property brought to the College. This can include mobile phones, iPads, electronic games, calculators, toys, musical instruments, sporting equipment and cars parked on College premises. Students are discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to the College.
STUDENT ILLNESS
Just a reminder that if students are not well they are to report directly to the Sick Bay to be assessed. Parents/Guardians will be contacted if students are to be collected. Your assistance in passing this information on to your child would be greatly appreciated.
COLLEGE INFORMATION FROM THE ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
BPAY If you are making a BPay payment for specific charges such as camps, excursions, iPad programs etc., it is essential that you notify the College for each transaction to ensure that your payment is allocated to the correct charges on your account. This can be done by either; email – [email protected] Phone – 9727 8100 Fax – 9727 8188
By not notifying the College BPay payments will automatically go towards the oldest outstanding invoice on your account. Please address all communication to Accounts Receivable at the College.
Rachael Williams
Assistant Principal
YEAR 8 STUDENTS EXCURSION TO PHILLIP
ISLAND MOTO GP
On Friday 21st October, Year 8 students have the opportunity to attend the Moto GP at Phillip Island.
If you would like you child to attend, permission form is available on Compass with payment of $35.00 due before 18th October 2016.
Graham Small
Teacher in Charge
WANTED - SECONDHAND UNIFORMS With over 190 new Year 7 students commencing in 2017 (as well as new students at other year levels) we
are starting to get requests from families for help with uniforms. If you have any good quality secondhand uniform items we would love to find a new home for them with a family who will deeply appreciate your generosity. Donations can be dropped off to the General Office or directly to myself. (donations of current books will also be accepted).
John Nichol
Student Welfare Coordinat
186 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au
MOOROOLBARK COLLEGE INFORMATION
186 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au
COMMUNITY NEWS
Mooroolbark Men’s Shed have acquired a temporary home situated at 91 Swansea Road, Montrose (about 300
m. from the corner of Cambridge and Swansea Roads) We should be in residence and open 2 days per
week in early October.
We are seeking new members, so if any fathers, or grandfathers of students wish to join in our varied
activities, or bring their own skills along
Please phone Secretary – John Lowry on 9726 9970,
or Mob. 0419 366 939,
or email [email protected]
Alternatively, call President – Greg Andrews on 9728 4439 for details regarding days of opening/operating.
MEN’S SHED
SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
186 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au
COMMUNITY NEWS
MOOROOLBARK LIONS CLUB
SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
The Lions Club of Mooroolbark is an integral
part of the community who have consistently
supported Mooroolbark College over the years.
They currently require assistance in the form of
donations for their op shop situated at 50 Man-
chester Rd, Mooroolbark.
The Lions Club is also seeking new members
who have a passion for serving the
community. They provide a range of services on
an international and local level, including local
sporting clubs, schools, early
intervention, parks, nursing homes, hospital
equipment, SEC, Mooroolbark Festival and An-
zac Day celebrations.
Any enquires are welcome.
Please contact Peter Giddings on 9723 1306
NEEDED- SECONDHAND CALCULATORS
Secondhand Calculators are needed for
displaced children affected by domestic
violence.
The school project would be grateful for any
donations for any types of calculators.
If you are able to contribute please drop off any
calculators you may not require anymore to the
General Office
‘Lets make a difference, one calculator at a time’
