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w: www.kyabramp-12.vic.edu.au Student Absence: 5853 2607
Term 4 Issue 33
IMPORTANT DATES
OCTOBER
24
Robotics Incursion Grade 3/4
LMR Basketball - Intermediate &
Yr 7/8
27
Primary Scholastic Bookclub Orders
due
Gr 4-6 State Championships in
Melbourne
29
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
30
Immunisations for Yr & 9
NOVEMBER
3
Pupil Free Day
4
Melbourne Cup Day
6
Gr 5/6 Interschool Sports
7
Kyabram Bush Market
10
Kinder Visit
10-11
Yr 11 Biology Excursion
13
Yr 7-9 “Pointing at the Moon”
Workshop
14-20
Yr 11 Exams
18
Lifeskills Camp
20
Bookstall at Bocce Club Yr7-12
21
Graduation Ball
Respect
Principal’s Report
“Excellence Through Opportunity”
Dear Parents and Friends,
YEAR 12 ASSEMBLY AND CELEBRATIONS
This week saw the formal end to classes for students in Year 12. The Year 12
assembly was outstanding and those who attended would agree that it was very well
done. We wish the Year 12 students all the very best as they undertake their exams
which begin next week.
2015 ENROLMENT
Over the last month or so we have been working on the staffing and classes for 2015.
As the effectiveness of grade structures depends heavily on knowing the exact
number of children who will be at Kyabram P-12 College next year, it is important to
advise the school if any families will not be returning in 2015. I thank those families
who have already notified us of this. If you have a prep child commencing next year,
or know of a family with a prep child who have not yet completed an enrolment form it
would be appreciated if this could be attended to immediately.
HATS - REMINDER
As we are a sunsmart school in Term 4 we require all students to wear a bucket hat
when they are outside.
As the new school uniform has been fully implemented all students should
be wearing a blue bucket hat from a uniform supply shop, complete with
the school logo. Please do not purchase a different style of hat as it may
not be worn at school.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM
Parents’ Club are in the process of starting a second hand uniform shop for all
students in the school from Prep to Year 12. If your son or daughter have grown out of
their uniform or they are at leaving age, please think about donating any unwanted
uniforms to the school. Parents’ Club can then sell them at a much reduced price than
they can be bought new. Please drop unwanted uniforms off at any of the offices at
our school.
STATE SCHOOLS’ RELIEF
Growing up is hard enough, yet thousands of Victorian children go to school each year
without warm clothing and good quality shoes.
Responsibility Resilience Doing Your Best
Community
Teachers have reported that inappropriate school clothing triggers a range of negative consequences, from
bullying through to children not attending school.
State Schools’ Relief offers a simple solution. Their practical service ensures that every student, regardless of their
background, can fully participate in education.
Having a uniform and looking like everyone else ensures that all students feel included and valued. It provides
everyone, regardless of background, with the opportunity to participate fully in schooling.
State Schools' Relief is unique; no other Australian State has a similar organisation. Their service promotes each
childs’ dignity because the service is run anonymously through the schools.
It would be almost impossible to find a State School, no matter how prosperous, which has not had at least one student
who has received assistance from them in the past 83 years.
They have supported tens of thousands of young Victorians and their families, clothing 1 in 60 kids for school each year.
They remain the leading agency providing material support to young people in Victorian government schools.
Our school will have some collection tins at the primary and the main secondary campus should you wish to donate to
this very worthy cause.
COMMUNITY FILM NIGHT – DATE FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Please keep the evening of Thursday, 27th November free for a Community Film Night. Parents Club is currently
organising the finer details around food and a possible Christmas Hamper auction.
CYBERSAFETY
Cyberbullying is using technology to deliberately and repeatedly bully someone. By reporting it, talking about it and
supporting each other, we can stop it.
It can include:
 abusive texts and emails
 hurtful messages, images or videos
 imitating others online to set them up
 excluding others online
 nasty online gossip and chat
Here are some ideas on how to take a STAND against cyber-bullying:
Silence – do not respond to abusive messages. The number one rule for dealing with cyberbullying is: don't respond,
don't interact and don't engage.
Take a copy of all abusive messages- these may be useful legally later on. Create a new folder, called "Abuse", and
move hate texts into it in case of future legal action.
Accept that bullies don’t think like you do –trying to sort it out with them or asking them to stop won’t work. Recognise
that you are not dealing with a person who has the same mindset as yourself. Cyber-bullies are cowards who often try
to hide their identity and behave in nasty ways to build themselves up and to put other people down. Cyber-bullying is a
pathetic act.
Never deal with this problem alone- get help! No one can cope with this alone.
Don’t be provoked. Some cyber-bullies play "the baiting game". A provocative
comment is made and those who
respond in irritation are encouraged to engage in conflict with those who respond assertively. The provoker watches,
waits and stirs the pot. If you would like to visit Andrew Fuller’s website to read about this and many other issues
please visit www.andrewfuller.com.au/
Stuart Bott
College Principal
Excellence Through Opportunity
P-4 AWARDS
AWARDS
Doing Your Best: Steph B, Riley H, Liam M, Tait
P, Ace W
Resilience: Taylan J
Community: Kelli S, Kiara C
Respect: Francis F, Ashlyn B, Summar J, Trae C
Responsibility: Jamie H, Logan G, Liam H,
Zeenat I
P-6 Assistant Principal Report
Kate Whitford
It is so good to hear positive feedback about our school and about the achievements of our students. Well done to
everyone for representing our school in such a positive and cooperative way. This week we have had many
engaging learning opportunities and celebrations for our students : Fauna Park Visits, Robotics Incursion, Kinder
Transition, Year 12 Final Assembly and Grade 5/6 Election speeches. Thank you to the staff, parents, volunteers
and friends of our college who put in the extra effort to make these opportunities possible.
Athletics
Good luck to the 26 students from grades 4-6 who compete against the best in Victoria on Monday, 27 th October, at
Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park. We will let you know how they go in next week’s newsletter, so stay tuned!
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
A reminder that our annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast is next Wednesday, 29 th October, starting at 8:00am. Come along
and enjoy a cooked breakfast – bacon and egg roll, sausage in bread, toast or pancakes, tea and coffee. Cost : $5
per person or $20 per family. All proceeds go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Count Us In
On Thursday the 30th our Prep-4 students will participate in the ‘Count us In’ Initiative to remind us all of the value
and benefits of learning music. Music education has been proven to improve students’ literacy, numeracy, school
attendance and confidence. Count Us In brings teachers, parents, students and the music industry together in
celebration, as more than half a million people unite to sing the same song at the same time, right across the
country. And we are part of it! This will be held in the P-2 Building at 12:30pm (exactly!).
Arriving and Leaving School During the School Day
A reminder for parents to sign the book at the office if your child is late to school or leaving before the end of the day.
Thank you to those parents who call or send a note regarding their child’s absence. This helps ensure our records
are up to date and correct.
Welcome Back
A warm welcome back to Mrs Wilkinson and Mr Mangan who have been on leave. Thank you to Mr Wegmann and
Mrs Harrison for looking after their students and keeping the classrooms running smoothly while they were away.
Lost Uniform
With the recent warm weather we have been overwhelmed by the number of nameless jumpers left out in the yard
over recess and lunch times. While teachers remind students to care for their belongings, it is much easier to find an
owner if the uniform items are labelled. Please see Judy if you a missing an item in case it has made its way to the
office.
School Assembly
Thank you to our parents and friends who join us each Monday morning for our Prep-4 Assembly in the P-2
Community Building. It is wonderful to have so many people in the audience to hear messages and help celebrate
our successes.
Excellence Through Opportunity
7-12 Assistant Principal’s Report
Danny Walsh
Year 9 & 10 Cricket
On Tuesday, 12 of our Year 9 and 10 boys played cricket on the Kyabram P-12 College oval against St Mary’s Nathalia.
The boys competed well but were narrowly defeated. Congratulations to all involved on their sportsmanship and efforts
and a big thank you to Brad Power for his umpiring and coaching role.
Year 12 Assembly
On Thursday, 23rd October at 11:30am our Year 12 students will be having their final assembly in the College Hall.
Students are hard at work organising routines, filming funny clips and preparing many other items. It is sure to be a fun
and action packed experience! All family and community members are very welcome to attend.
10-12 Students
Army, Navy and Air Force are hosting an ADFA Facebook chat on Thursday, 23 rd October at 6:30pm.
Here is a link to the chat page https://www.facebook.com/events/1485699831716414/. Have a chat and get some
answers to your questions!
Grummitt Scholarship
The Neil and Mavis Grummitt Scholarship is now open and application forms with further information can be collected
from the General Office or the 10-12 Village Office. Closing date for the scholarship is Friday October 31st.
The Annual Grummitt Scholarship has been generously donated by Neil and Mavis Grummitt and the Awardee will
receive a $5,000 grant to assist with educational costs. Funds may be used over more than one year.
Applicants must be a current student of Kyabram P-12 College.
It is preferred that the Awardee will demonstrate an interest in the field of Agriculture, the Arts (Music) or Teaching.
However, special consideration may be given to other academic career aspirations, under the guidance of the Selection
Panel.
Applicants will demonstrate a spirit of community within the College, be willing to help others, will be a role model for
other students and participate in College and community activities and also represent the College without necessarily
being a champion.
To be eligible, students would be studying Year 11 – 12 in the following year and have proven financial hardship. One
or more students may be eligible for full or part of the annual scholarship amount.
Students wishing to apply should demonstrate an “exemplary attitude and a desire to learn”.
Yard Maintenance Work
If you are available to assist with clean up/maintenance at the College could you please contact me by email
([email protected]) or by phoning the College. We have a number of areas that require attention such
as painting, pruning, edging and brushcutting.
Please see Vivienne Thomas for more information.
Excellence Through Opportunity
On Friday, 17th October, musically
talented students from across the
whole college showcased their
abilities at the Music Expo. This
free show at the Plaza Theatre was
enjoyed by all parents, students and
staff.
Excellence Through Opportunity
COLLEGE NEWS
CANTEEN
SECONDARY CAMPUS
PRIMARY CAMPUS
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
27
28
29
30
31
HELP
Sharon Pell
Fiona Barnett
Terrie-Anne Coburn
Tania Porter
10:30-11:45am
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
27
28
29
30
31
HELP
HELP
HELP
HELP
Michelle Collier
1:00-2:15pm
HELP
Kerri Graves
HELP
Terrie-Anne Coburn
HELP
ABSENCE LINE
5853 2607
PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE TO ADVISE IF YOUR CHILD IS,
OR WILL BE, ABSENT
Open 24 hours 7 days
We are required to have verification of all student absences.
For your convenience we have an absence hotline where you can leave a recorded message. Or
you may choose to write a note or leave a message in your child’s planner.
Excellence Through Opportunity
Excellence Through Opportunity
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Grade 6 End of Year Celebration BBQ
Where:
78 Fischer Street, Kyabram
When:
6th December 2014
Parents welcome to stay and help out - BYO drinks
please
Boys, Bring something savoury
Girls, Bring something sweet
Bring along a plain t-shirt and a marker so everyone
can sign it!
For further details please contact
Jules Berry 0431 293 071 or
Tabitha Voisey 0413 991 620
For sale
Guinea Pigs
$7
Please phone for details 0414 690 494
COLLEGE CALENDAR
~ October 2014 ~
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
22
Kinder Visit
26
27
Wed
Thu
Fri
23
Sat
24
25
Gr 6 Transition 5-12 Assembly
Program
Grade 3/4
Robotics
Incursion
LMR
Basketball Intermediate &
Yr 7/8
Grade 3/4
Robotics
Incursion
28
29
30
31
College
Council 7pm
Pink Ribbon
Breakfast
Yr 12 Exams
Commence
Immunisations
Yr 7 and 9
“Shekere
Beats” African
Drummers Gr
3-6 at 2:20pm
Year 10 Work Experience Camp
~ November 2014 ~
Sun
2
9
Mon
Tue
Wed
6
10
13
11
12
Kinder Visit
9:30-11am
17
18
Fri
Sat
7
8
14
15
Gr 5/6
Interschool
Sports
Pointing at the Year 11 Exams
Moon”
Workshop
Years 7-9
Year 11 Biology Excursion
16
Thu
3
4
5
Pupil Free Melbourne
Day
Cup Day
19
Lifeskills Camp Parents’ Club
Meeting 7pm
Primary
Staffroom
20
Year 7-12
Bookstall at the
Bocce Club
12pm-6:30pm
21
22
Graduation
Ball
Year 11 Exams
23
24
25
26
27
F1 in Schools
Competition
F1 in Schools
Competition
F1 in Schools
Competition
Domain Activity Days Years 7, 8 & 9
Flying Start
commences
Year 7-11
28
29
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