MENTONE GIRLS’ SECONDARY COLLEGE
NEWSLETTEr
Available online at http://www.mgsc.vic.edu.au/
Edition 8 | 28 May 2015
Principal’s Report
The middle week of this term was incredibly busy, and many teachers and
students are really pressed for time to complete work. However, the activities
that did occur were excellent, and well worth the disruption.
On Wednesday 19th May the teachers had a professional development day
that focused on our Instructional Model and use of ICT to enhance teaching
and learning. The sessions were all run using the expertise we have within
the school except for a couple of wellbeing sessions where we had an outside
facilitator. We are really fortunate to have such an accomplished and dedicated
staff who are always ready to continue their own learning.
House Music Competition was a highlight of the week, with Kenny being the
overall winner of the perpetual trophy. All houses enthusiastically participated
and the student leaders must be congratulated on their organisation, rehearsal
and performance on the day. We have some very talented musicians in the
school, and the music teachers, under Ms Anna Berlingeri, all assisted to make
the day a success.
For most adults, the adolescent years occupy a significant place in our
memories. Give an adult a series of random prompts and cues, and odds are
he or she will recall a disproportionate number of memories from adolescence.
Memories from the ages of 15 to 25 are vividly retained. No matter how old
you are, the music you listen to for the rest of your life is probably dominated
by what you listened to when you were an adolescent.
Most teenagers today spend just 16 hours per week interacting with adults
and 60 with their cohort. A century ago, it was almost exactly the reverse.
When children spend so much time apart from adult company they start to
generate a culture with independent values and priorities.
Though adolescents may want nothing more than to be able to define
themselves, they discover that high school is one of the hardest places to do it.
At that time they experience the most social fear, they have the least control; at
that time they’re most sensitive to the impressions of others, they’re put into
an environment where it’s easy to be labelled.
To learn more about how to live with your adolescent, parents are invited
to a free session “Navigating Adolescence” at 6.30pm on Wednesday 17th June
(see page 7 for details). As a school we are trying to offer parents support at
this most interesting time.
IN THIS EDITION
College Matters
Semester 1 Exams
NAPLAN
Camps, Sports &
Excursions Fund
School Council Report
Assistance for Families
in Need
World Challenge
Senior School News
Year 7 Museum
Excursion
House Music
Competition
One World. One
Environment
Sport
Maths
Parenting Ideas
Exam Timetable
Key Dates
Ms Deborah M. Lehner
Principal
MENTONE GIRLS’ SECONDARY COLLEGE
Cnr Balcombe & Charman Roads (PO Box 52), Mentone VIC 3194
tel: (03) 9581 5200 | fax: (03) 9585 1012
[email protected] | http://www.mgsc.vic.edu.au/
College Matters
Report Verification Sessions
Two report verification sessions are coming up, requiring early finish days on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th
June:
Report verification sessions (early dismissal)
8.50am - 9.55am
Period 1
9.55am - 10.20am
Recess
10.20am - 11.24am
Period 2
11.25am - 12.30pm
Period 3
12.30pm - 1.25pm
Lunch
1.25pm - 2.30pm
Period 4
Uniform Matters
A reminder that from 1st June, all students are expected to be in full winter uniform. Tights should be navy in colour
(not black) and scarves are acceptable but should be maroon or navy. Beanies are unacceptable.
Ms Carol Duggan
Assistant Principal
Semester 1 Examinations
Semester 1 examinations will take place between Monday 1st and Friday 5th June.
Year 11 exams run on all days. There will be no Year 11 classes during this time. Year 11 students will only be
required at school for their exams. However, if any Year 11s are undertaking a Unit 3/4 subject they must attend these
scheduled classes unless they have an exam at that time.
Year 10 exams are scheduled for Wednesday 3rd to Friday 5th June. No Year 10 classes will run during this time.
Year 10 students will only be required at school for their exams.
Year 9 exams are scheduled for Thursday 4th and Friday 5th June. No Year 9 classes will run during this time. Year
9s will only be required at school for their exams.
Students are free to make use of the library for private study at other times.
The actual examination timetable will be distributed to all students and can also be found on page 8.
Students are encouraged to arrive early and to ensure they know their exam locations. Full winter uniform must be
worn. If a student arrives to an examination in incorrect uniform they may be required to sit it at an alternative time.
If a student is unable to attend due to illness or another reason, parents are asked to ring the absence line on 9581
5236. Students will be required to sit the missed examination at another time.
Students are reminded that normal examination rules apply and include NO talking or communication between
students. MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST NOT BE TAKEN INTO THE EXAMINATION ROOM
AND MUST BE LEFT IN LOCKED LOCKERS. Bags must also not be taken to the venue, but must be left in lockers.
These examinations are important for students as this type of assessment is a significant part of the overall grade
in Year 12 subjects. They assist in developing the skills that are necessary to achieve each student’s best performance.
NAPLAN
The NAPLAN assessments were undertaken by the Year 7 and 9 students last week. I would like to take this
opportunity to congratulate all students who completed this assessment process on the way they applied themselves
to the tasks given. There was a real sense of purpose and application by all students.
Results will be forwarded to parents in late August/early September. The results will also further assist the staff to
tailor learning for all students.
Mr David Russell
Assistant Principal
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund
Applications for Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund must be made by 26th June at school. Applicants must be
eligible within the meaning of the Sate Concessions Act 2004, and be a holder of a Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an
eligible Centrelink Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card holder, or a temporary foster parent.
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The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities
for the benefit of your child.
To discuss this please contact Corrine Humphrey on 9581 5239.
Corrine Humphrey
Finance/Facilities Manager
School Council Report
The third College Council meeting of the year on the 19th May saw the election of the office bearers for 2015. This
was held over from the last meeting due to a number of absences. Congratulations to Elizabeth Bradley (President),
Gary Hughes (Vice President) and James Malliaros (Treasurer).
Another point of interest was the attendance of the state member for Sandringham, Murray Thompson. Mr Thompson
has recently written a letter of support for the school to the Victorian Minster for Education, James Merlino, seeking
funding for the renovation/replacement of our ageing buildings. Although this is a positive development, now is not the
time to lessen the pressure on our local government representatives. We encourage all members of the school community
to continue to communicate the needs of the school to our local members, both state and federal. It is only together that
we can ensure the school receives the necessary funding to provide a suitable learning environment for our daughters.
Martin Taylor
College Councillor
Assistance for Families in Need…
The Student Wellbeing Coordinator (SWC) has the capacity to assist families who have been assessed (HCC,
disability, special circumstances, low income) as “in need” of financial/material items.
Uniform – Free second hand uniforms. Alternative: 2nd hand shop or discounted new uniforms.
Books – Assistance with hard copy books but not electronic bundles. No assistance with calculators, stationary or
laptops.
Fees – Assistance with camps and excursions. No assistance with music fees or general school fees (please speak to
Corinne Humphrey about instalment plans).
Please contact me if you need to be assessed or have any questions.
Ms Leona Thomson
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
World Challenge
Last Tuesday, 26 girls from Year 9 and 10 completed a 10km walkathon around Mentone to raise funds for their
expedition to Peru. Maddie McAllister is to be congratulated for setting a new fundraising record of over $690. Another
walkathon will be organised towards the end of the year to assist the students raise $7400 to participate in the expedition.
Mr Michael Warden
Senior School News
On Friday the Year 11 students underwent a GAT familiarisation session with the English and Maths Domain Leaders.
This was designed to introduce them to the process and help them become familiar with the format. This Friday Year
12s will attend these sessions also led by Mrs Rees and Mr Hughes.
On Wednesday the girls who have returned the flu vaccination forms will receive their injections.
Year 11s are currently completing their last outcomes before the exams which commence with English on June
1st. All students have plenty of work to do in preparing for this busy time in the academic calendar. Year 12s are also
undertaking the final SACs in Unit 3. Year 11 students do not attend their Unit 3 and 4 classes when they have an
exam on. They are expected to ascertain what work was completed during class and catch up. Please ensure that your
daughters have read their timetables correctly as there is no provision for rescheduling. Please note, students are only
required at school when they are undertaking an exam or Unit 3 and 4 classes and alliance classes.
Everyone attending the VCE Ball on June 10th should have submitted their contracts and paid by now.
On June 11th, VCE students are not required to attend school in period 1. Period 2 sees the commencement of Unit
2 for Year 11 studies and Unit 4 for Year 12 study areas.
Senior School Team
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Year 7 Museum Excursion
All Year 7 students will be attending an excursion to the Victorian Museum on Wednesday 10th June. Students are
asked to gather inside the school grounds outside the Lecture Theatre foyer on the corner of Balcombe and Charman
Roads (same place as for Year 7 Camp) at 8.30am to travel by bus and will be returning for dismissal at 3.15pm. Students
must wear full uniform (including blazer) and bring packed lunch, clipboard, paper, pens, pencils and an umbrella.
Mr Adam Howells
MGSC Year 7 ALL Program Coordinator
2015 MGSC House Music Competition
…and the winner is Kenny House!!!
The MGSC 2015 House Music Competition, adjudicated by Mr Ian
Nisbet, was held on Thursday 21st May in the College Gymnasium.
This was the third year that the whole College was involved and it was
our biggest and best yet!
The competition commenced with the House Soloist and
Instrumental Ensemble performances. The soloists were selected
as the best individual performers from each house, and their
performances encompassed a range of instruments and genres
including an original guitar solo loop track, two vocalists and a classical
pianist. It was wonderful to see each performance celebrated with
rapturous applause, cheering and standing ovations. Monique Kuhn
claimed victory for Jackson House for the second year in a row with her stirring rendition of Chopin’s Op 66. Fantastie
- Impromptu.
The Instrumental Conductors chose pieces that would complement the preferred style and ability of their
ensemble. These included Pirates of the Caribbean, Wallace & Gromit, The Incredibles and Happy by Pharrell Williams.
The competition was tight, but Melba House was victorious under the direction of Merry Hunt.
It was now time for the Choral Competition which included every student and staff member in the College. The
House Captains had taught their house a House Chant, the set song – Katy Perry’s Roar, and a House own choice Choral
piece selected by the Captains and Choral conductor. The first house to take the stage was Jackson. They performed
their House Chant with vigour and accentuating arm choreography led by Kelly Macquire and Steph Canty, which saw
them take out first place for this category.
Kenny House were the winners of both sections of the Choral Competition. Shannon Connelly led the house to
victory with their energetic singing of set song, Roar. For the own choice Choral piece, Kenny House shone once again
singing Pompeii, under the direction of Brittany Woodlock. The Kenny choir impressed our adjudicator with their
featured soloists and beautiful harmonies and were supported by accompanists Hannah Pilcher and Shanon McKenzie.
When it was time for the adjudication results, the audience erupted with cheers, applause and feet stomping as
the winners of each category were announced. None was louder though than the cheers that came from Kenny House,
who celebrated their first victory of House Music Competition as a whole school event.
House Soloist
1st place Jackson
2nd place Mackellar
3rd place Kenny & Melba
4th place
Instrumental
Melba
Kenny
Mackellar
Jackson
House Chant
Jackson
Mackellar & Melba
Kenny
Set Song
Kenny
Melba
Mackellar
Jackson
Own Choice
Kenny
Jackson
Melba
Mackellar
OVERALL PLACE
KENNY (111 points)
MELBA (105 points)
MACKELLAR (98 points)
JACKSON (96 points)
Thank you and congratulations to all of the House Captains, Conductors, House Soloists and Accompanists,
members of the Featured Choirs and Instrumental Ensembles, and the Staff House Mentors, who all worked tirelessly
in preparation for the event. Congratulations also to every student and staff member who sang or chanted on the day
representing their House. It was wonderful to see such a strong House spirit alive in the College and we hope House
Music will continue to grow as a positive event within our College community.
Ms Anna Berlingeri
Director of Performing Arts
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“One World. One Environment”
Hey everyone! It’s Skye Cardwell from the Environment team. I would like to remind you that World Environment
Day is on Friday 5th June. This event has been celebrated globally since 1973. The theme for this year is ‘Sustainable
consumption and production’, so I’d like you to be aware of how much your household consumes and take a positive
action for the environment by trying to reduce this, which consequently reduces the waste we all produce. Students
should also remember to throw away their rubbish at lunchtime as it ends up lying around in the gardens. The whole
school can get involved by wearing a green accessory to express their enthusiasm for a green world. On Thursday 11th
June our team will be selling seeds for $2 a punnet during lunchtime in the canteen courtyard to fund our gardening
project at the front of the school. I hope to see many of our students there.
Skye Cardwell, 12B, Environment Leader
Sport
Life Saving Championships
On Sunday 19th April Mia Duckett and Mikaela Dale (Year 10) competed for Anglesea
in the Under 17 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in Kiara Beach, Queensland.
They had trained twice a day for a week leading up to the competition and finished 4th
in the heats and 1st in the finals. Congratulations to Mia and Mikaela for winning back to
back championships.
Senior Sport
Our Senior girls participated in the Winter Interschool Sport round robins on Monday
11th May competing in Badminton, Basketball, Soccer and Hockey. Congratulations to
the Soccer and Badminton students for moving onto the Southern Metro Regionals on
July 27th and August 4th respectively. A big thank you to Ms Lizzy Ingold, Mrs Ekaterina
Xanthopoulos, Ms Eva Bell and Mrs Leah Liakos for training and coaching the girls.
Year 7 Tennis
Paige Price, Elizabeth Mewett, Vanessa Slamin and Eva De Bruijn won the Year 7
Tennis competition at the Southern Metro Regionals on Friday 8th May. Well done to
an outstanding effort reaching the State Finals which will be on Friday 20th November.
Thank you to Ms Tiffany Peach and Jaime Garbellini and Nikki Stobie of Year 9 for coaching
the girls.
Mr Anthony Bruhn
Aerobics
This year, we have five aerobics teams training hard several mornings a week.
On Sunday 17th May, they all competed at the Schoolaerobics competition in
Geelong. They all performed well and the coaches have seen the students improve
since the commencement of the program. Thank you to the coaches, Ms Lizzy
Ingold and Year 9 student, Rikki Andison, and Courtney Anderson, Head of Aerobics
for their hard work and dedication. Good luck to all the students who are training
for their next competition in June.
Ms Tess Molina
Aerobics Coach
Gymnastics
A huge congratulations to Taylah Laval – Year 12 – who participated in the 2015
Australian Gymnastics Championships this past week. Taylah placed 2nd in her
Vault event, her team placed first overall and Taylah has qualified for the Australian
team. We wish her all the best for her training and upcoming competition in
September in New Zealand.
Ms Debbie Jarvis
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Maths @ MGSC
5 HEALTHY WAYS TO MANAGE EMOTIONS
We are a few weeks away from the
start of the mid-year examination period
for our Year 9-12 students. If students are
getting a bit nervous this is generally a good
sign. It normally means they would like to
perform well in their exams and recognises
they have to finalise their preparations. So
what can they do to perform well in their
exams?
Here are some hints:
• Review course material and identify
areas of weakness.
• Prepare additional revision notes and
practice questions/answers to address
these areas.
• Make sure they know the scope of the
work covered in their examinations and
compile sample questions/answers.
• Undertake trial exams under exam
conditions to help simulate the real
situation.
• Set a study timetable that accounts for
all subjects and the revision required.
• Form a study group of friends that will
actually help them to prepare for the
exams.
• Make sure they take some breaks and
where possible, participate in sports or
other outdoor activities. History shows
the best students have a good balance
between studies and other activities in
their lives.
• Develop routines that allow them to
control any feelings of tension. This
may be listening to music, taking walks
or just “chilling”.
• Last, but not least, do their best and
have some fun.
By Michael Grose
Here are 5 healthy ways to manage your emotions that you can pass
on to your children:
1. Breathe deeply
The trick here is to take deep breaths, rather than shallow breaths.
The easiest way to breathe deeply is to sit up straight (or stand up
straight) count to 3 quietly while breathing through your nose, and count
to 5 while breathing out. Breathe slowly and deeply. You may even feel a
little ‘heady’, which indicates deep (and low) breathing.
2. Use a positive reappraisal
Sometimes known as positive reframing, positive reappraisal is a
simple technique you can use to help you look at a situation or event in a
different light. Emotions are caused not by an event, but by the way we
look at an event. A wedding speech to one person is a chance to strut
your stuff (so they feel excited), while someone else may see it at as a
nightmare (so they feel anxious). Change the way you view something
and you’ll better be able to manage your emotional response. “This is
a challenge, not a problem” is a catch-all reappraisal. The more specific
the reappraisal the more effective it will be.
3. Use positive, REALISTIC self-talk
Next time you catch yourself talking yourself or something down
replace the negative with something realistic but more positive.
Something like “I’ve done it in the past and I survived. So I should be able
to do it again.”
Repeat this a few times and your emotional state will shift to a better
one. You may not exactly be jumping over the moon with confidence but
you will feel less stressed. That’s what emotional management is about.
4. Have constructive habits and hobbies
One of the tenets of good emotional health is that a person needs
hobbies and interests that lift them up, making life enjoyable. Singletracked lives– all work and no play – are recipes for emotional disasters.
If you can relate to this, then I suggest you take the time to find a hobby
or interest that juices you up.
5. Seek professional counselling
We all get stuck from time to time by aspects of our lives, such as
experiencing loss, transition or trauma. When this happens we need a
professional who can help us take the steps needed to become ‘unstuck’.
A well-known song by US singer Kenny Roger song went, “You’ve got to
know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em and know when to walk
away.” I’d like to add another line- “You’ve got to know when to get some
help.” Seeking help is something we are getting better at as a community,
but we still have a long way to go until it accepted and normalised.
Preparing for Mid-Year Exams –
Maths “How To Guide”
Extra Support with Maths
Our intrepid Maths Student Domain
Leaders will be providing extra help for
our Year 7 & 8 Maths students. While our
normal Maths Homework Club runs in
Room 12 on Tuesday lunchtime, a special
session will be held in the JLC at the same
time.
And remember... “Maths makes a real
difference.”
Maths Domain Team
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ILUMINAR BY NIGHT- YOGA FOR TEENS
Free 1 hour Class, Friday 26th June, Sandringham Masonic Hall
Breath techniques- guided mediations, body awareness, movement and
mindfulness. This month our guest is an Aromatherapist. After a quick
overview on the benefits of using oils, everyone can make their own
“Unique Spray” to take home. We will be serving Tea from our Sponsors
T2 and lots of Yoga poses to warm you up during the cold nights!
Get in early to book this free class for any year level.
[email protected] 0408 316 784
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MENTONE GIRLS’ SECONDARY COLLEGE
Making Waves 2015
FRONT COVER COMPETITION
Have your work published over 1000 times!
Any art form (painting/drawing/photos/
computer art/etc)
Unlimited entries - Original work only
A4 size minimum
Try to include MGSC’s 60th Anniversary
Deadline: Last Day of Term 2
Submit to [email protected] or hard
copy to Marcie in the Library Office.
Navigating Adolescence
A free presentation for parents:
Adrian McMaster is a local psychologist. Along with raising a teenage family of
his own, Adrian has many years’ experience working with parents and
adolescents. Join us for Adrian’s presentation as he shares his knowledge
about what parenting strategies are useful during your child’s adolescence
and some of the behaviour that makes life harder at home.
Adrian speaks to parents honestly and candidly about how to relate to their
children in a proactive way. Adrian’s session is sure to provide you with useful
tools to assist you to support them from childhood to adulthood.
Wednesday 17th June at 6:30pm at MGSC in the
Lecture Theatre
CALLING ALL NETBALL UMPIRES!
Are any students interesting in umpiring
Financial
Assistance
netball on Saturdays?
You don’t
need to be
a badge umpire and
will
be
trained.
Matches
Information for Parents
are held at Dingley from around 10am130pm and you will earn $35 a game.
Contact Liz Graham on 0402 852 322.
For all enquiries please contact Ms Leona Thomson on 9581 5200.
HOCKEY
If you enjoy playing hockey for school
and would like to play more often, join
us at Southern United!
We offer a competition to suit all ages
and all standards.
We are looking for new members for:
U12, U14 & U16 girls only comps
www.suhc.com.au
MORDIALLOC NEIGHBOURHOOD
HOUSE
Do you have appointments to attend?
Need to do some shopping or study?
Or just need a quiet break?
We offer short term child care,
Monday – Friday, between the hours
of 9.15am – 3.30pm.
For more info or to make a booking,
please phone 9587 4534
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Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF)
Every Victorian child should
have access to the world of
learning opportunities that
exist beyond the classroom.
The Camps, Sports and
Excursions Fund will ensure
that no student will miss
out on the opportunity to
join their classmates for
important, educational
and fun activities.
School camps provide children with
inspiring experiences in the great
outdoors, excursions encourage
a deeper understanding of how
the world works and sports teach
teamwork, discipline and leadership.
All are part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF will be provided by the Victorian
Government to assist eligible families
to cover the costs of school trips,
camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested
concession card or are a temporary
foster parent, you may be eligible
for CSEF. The allowance will be paid
to the school to use towards expenses
relating to camps, excursions, or
sporting activities for the benefit
of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student
will be:
• $125 for primary school
students
• $225 for secondary school
students.
How to Apply
Contact the school office to obtain
a CSEF application form or download
from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Closing Date
You should lodge a CSEF application
form at the school by 26 June 2015.
For more information about the CSEF
visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
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MGSC SEM 1 EXAM TIME TABLE 2015 - YEAR 11
MGSC SEM 1 EXAM TIME TABLE 2015
A number of Year 11 students will have a clash when an exam and a Yr 12 class are on together.
They must attend their Unit 1 exam. This will be an approved absence from the Unit 3 class. If there
is no clash, students are required to attend the Unit 3 class.
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS ARE 60 MINUTES PLUS 10 MINUTE READING TIME
Day
ALL YEAR 11 ENGLISH EXAMS ARE 120 MINUTES DURATION
ALL YEAR 11 MATHS HAVE TWO SEPARATE EXAMS
Period
Rooms
Wednesday 3rd June
1
2
J1 to J5 (See Below)
J1 to J5 (See Below)
Yr 10 English
Yr 10 Humanities
Thursday 4th June
1
2
3
3
4
4
J1 to J5 (See Below)
J1 to J5 (See Below)
J2
J5
J2
J2
Yr 10 Science
All Yr 10 Maths + Yr 11 Maths Foundation
Biology Unit 2
Accounting Unit 1
Health and Human Development Unit 1
Visual Communication & Design Unit 1
Friday 5th June
1
J5
ALL OTHER EXAMINATIONS ARE 60 MINUTES PLUS 10 MINUTE READING TIME
Day
Monday 1st June
Tuesday 2nd June
Wednesday 3rd June
Thursday 4th June
Friday 5th June
8
Period
Room
1
2&3
2&3
4
4
J1 & J2
J1,J2, J5
J1
J1
J1
Mathematical Methods Unit 1 EXAM 1
English Unit 1
EAL Unit 1
Art Unit 1
Business Management Unit 1
1
1
2
2&3
4
J1 & J2
SSC
J2
J1
J1 & J2
General Mathematics Unit 1 EXAM 1
Advanced General Mathematics Unit 1 EXAM 1 (Beaumaris Campus 8:05am)
Sociology Unit 1
Literature Unit 1
Psychology Unit 1
1
2
2&3
4
4
P8 & S6
S6
P8
J1 & J2
SSC
Chemistry Unit 1
Media Unit 1
English Language Unit 1
General Mathematics Unit 1 EXAM 2
Advanced General Mathematics Unit 1 EXAM 2 (Beaumaris Campus 1pm)
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
4
18 & 12
15
P8
18,12,15
J1
J2
J5
M2
Physical Education Unit 1
Theatre Studies Unit 1
French Unit 1 ( MGSC Campus 8:30am – 9:50pm)
Mathematical Methods Unit 1 EXAM 2
Legal Studies
Biology Unit 2
Accounting Unit 1
Music Performance Unit 1
4
J1
Health and Human Development Unit 1
4
J2
Visual Communication & Design Unit 1
1
1
1
2
J1
J1
J2
J1
Yr 11 Exams
Day
EN011A
J1
CH011A
P8
PE011A
18
MA111A
18
EN011B
J1A
CH011B
S6
PE011B
12
MA111B
12
EN011C
J2
MA111C
15
EN011D
J2A
EN011E
J5
EN011F
J5A
Yr 10 Exams
Yr 10 LOTE - French/Japanese
Period
Yr 9 Exams
Thursday 4th June
1
2
3
1 to 8 (See Below)
1 to 8 (See Below)
4, 5, 6 , 7 (See Below)
Friday 5th June
1
2
1 to 8 (See Below)
1 to 8 (See Below)
Core
Food Technology Unit 1
Japanese Unit 1
Physics Unit 1
History Unit 1
YEARS 9 & 10
Language and Society - ENGLISH
Maths
Yr 9 LOTE - French/Japanese
Language and Society - HUMANITIES
Science
Room
Maths
Room
Core
Room
10A
J1
10MA1E
J1
9A
1
09FR1A
LOTE
4
Room
10B
J1A
10MA1F
J1A
9B
2
09FR1B
5
10C
J2
10MA1G
J2
9C
3
09JA1A
6
10D
J2A
10MA1H
J2A
9D
4
09JA1B
7
10E
J3
10MA1X
J3
9E
5
10F
J4
10MA1Y
J4
9F
6
10G
J5
10AM1A
J5
9G
7
10H
J5A
MA101Z
J5A
9H
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KEY DATES | JUNE 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
2
Blue Week
1
WEDNESDAY
3
ICAS Science Competition (P1)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
4
5
SATURDAY SUNDAY
6
7
Year 9 Exams
Year 10 Exams
Year 11 Exam week
Blue Week
Gold Week
Blue Week
Gold Week
NO YEAR 12 SACs
9
8
9
10
11
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Units 2 & 4 commence (P2)
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
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24
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28
QUEENS BIRTHDAY
(Public Holiday)
COLLEGE ASSEMBLY
9EFGH Excursion; Yarra
Cruise & Museum
REPORT WRITING DAY (Pupil SEMESTER 2 COMMENCES
free)
GAT
Yr 7 Excursion; Melbourne
Museum
VCE Ball
Report Verification (early
9am College Tour
finish 2.30pm)
Report Verification (early
Stringfest – selected students finish 2.30pm)
COLLEGE COUNCIL
9ABCD Excursion; Yarra
Cruise & Museum
Yr 10 Keys Please (P1)
Last day of Term 2 (2.15pm
dismissal)
TERM 2 HOLIDAYS
29
30
TERM 2 HOLIDAYS
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2
FRIDAY
3
SATURDAY SUNDAY
4
5
Blue Week
1
THURSDAY
TERM 2 HOLIDAYS
7
8
9
10
11
12
Gold Week
6
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
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28
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First day of Term 3
Yr 9 into 10 information
Evening; Lecture Theatre
VCE Expo/Info Evening;
Lecture Theatre & displays
9am College Tour
Yr 10 Assembly (P1); Lecture
Theatre
Yr 8 into 9 Info evening;
Lecture Theatre
Yr 8 Incursion (P4)
31
Yr 10 Course Counselling
Day; VCE Centre
Yr 10 Social; DR1 & DR2
Blue Week
Gold Week
Blue Week
TERM 2 HOLIDAYS
Year 9 camp
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