Thursday 6 November 2014 www.scg.vic.edu.au Ph: (03) 8363 2000 Edition 129 Principal Mr. Andrew Ponsford The Southern Star This issue of our weekly newsletter is dedicated to next year. Please find staffing arrangements for the 2015 school year below: Southern Cross Grammar Senior Staff Student Individual Needs : Foundation - Year 9 Principal Head of Junior School (F-6) Mr. Andrew Ponsford Mr. Julian Carroll Mr. Julian Carroll Mr. Clive Smith Mrs. Olivia Hodgetts Head of Student Services English – Reading Recovery Mathematics Head of Middle School (Acting) (Years 5-9) Head of Teaching and Learning (Years F-9) Corporate Services Manager Mrs. Olivia Hodgetts Gifted and Talented Mr. Anthony Clark Feuerstein Program School Counsellor Mr. Julian Carroll, additional staff member TBC Mr. Clive Smith Mrs. Belinda Morelli Foundation to Year 4 – Junior School Teachers Foundation Miss. Jennifer Chircop Foundation Miss. Kara Von Senden Year 1 Miss. Amy Bickford Year 1 Miss. Melissa Lodkowski Year 2 Miss. Rachel Dovaston Year 2 Mrs. Nicole Saunders Year 2 Mrs. Maria Koukides Year 3 / 4 Miss. Christine Farrugia Year 3 / 4 Miss. Melissa Haysom Year 3 / 4 Miss. Kirsten Smart Ms. Ashlea Varrasso Years 5 to 9 – Middle School (Homeroom Teachers) Year 5 Mrs. Shannon Gallaway Year 5 Mrs. Lorraine Macdonald Year 6 Mr. Michael Garrett Year 7.1 Mr. Gavin Deller Year 7.2 Ms. Tegan Pualic Year 7.3 Miss. Jade Panozzo Year 8.1 Mr. Robert Fell Year 8.2 Mrs. Sarah Bagci and Miss. Carly Edwards Year 9.1 Mrs. Rebecca Boulton Junior School Specialist Teachers PE and Sport Art Music LOTE Mrs. Gina Oliver, Miss. Carly Edwards, Miss. Jade Panozzo Ms. Karen Murphy, Mrs Christa Botsman Mr. Robert Graham Mrs. Nicole Shang Middle School Subject Teachers English Mathematics Science SHINE ICT PE and Sport Advance Health and Fitness Food Technology Business Management Psychology LOTE Art Music Outdoor Education New Generation Learning (Year 8) Parallax (Year 9) Drama / Productions Mrs. Rebecca Boulton, Mrs. Casey Ferris Mrs. Sarah Bagci, Ms. Tegan Pualic Mr. Michael Pell, Miss. Jade Panozzo, Mrs. Sarah Bagci Mr. Gavin Deller, Mr. Robert Fell Mr. Michael Pell Miss. Carly Edwards, Mr. Michael Pell, Miss. Jade Panozzo Miss. Carly Edwards Miss. Carly Edwards, Miss. Jade Panozzo Mr. Gavin Deller Mr. Robert Fell Miss Anna Lee Ms. Karen Murphy Mr. Robert Graham, Mr. Robert Fell Mr. Robert Fell Mr. Robert Fell, Mrs. Olivia Hodgetts Miss. Carly Edwards, Mr. Robert Fell Mr. Jonathan Anthony Parent Information Meeting – Years 3 and 4 for 2015 A question and answer session will be offered on Tuesday November 11 at 3.30pm, in Room B110. As has been the case this year, class structures play a minor role in ensuring success – good teachers who embrace each child’s strengths and needs are paramount to a student’s achievements. This will continue to be our objective. A number of factors must be considered when determining class structures. In 2015 three Year 3 and Year 4 classes will best meet the needs of the students and allow for key joint planning, differentiation and the development of a strong and engaging curriculum. Thursday 6 November 2014 Southern Cross Grammar www.scg.vic.edu.au Ph: (03) 8363 2000 Edition 129 Principal Mr. Andrew Ponsford The Southern Star 2015 Instrumental Teachers Strings Ms. Samantha Calvert – Violin, Ms. Janet Sim-Butler - Cello Piano Mrs. Elizabeth Vincent & Mr. John Yong Voice Mr. Jonathan Anthony Guitar/ Mr. Trevor McQuade Percussion Brass TBC 2015 New Staff Miss. Kara Von Senden comes to SCG from the role of Foundation Years Team Leader and a specialist at the Foundation level over the last 5 years. Ms. Ashlea Varrasso returns after maternity leave in a parttime capacity. Her return is most welcome and sees her involved in an area of real interest to her – Mathematics. Mrs. Belinda Morelli will continue her impressive work in the social, emotional and welfare areas. Her load as our School Counsellor will be increased in 2015. Mrs. Belinda Lacy will leave us at the end of the year to study medicine at Flinders University in Adelaide. Gifted and Talented – following recent Board approval we are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Gifted and Talented to this part-time position. Week 6 Calendar Mr Squiggle House Competition Tuesday 11 November, Year 3 and 4 2015 Information Session, 3.30pm in Room B110 Wednesday 12 November, Year 7 and 8 Softball Friendly Game with Gilson College Wednesday 12 November, GATEWAYS program, selected Year 3 and 4 students Thursday 13 November, GATEWAYS program, selected Year 5 and 6 students Thursday 13 November, SHINE Excursion, Classes AB and ML Ms. Tegan Pualic will add further depth to the teaching of Mathematics at SCG in particular, and was a Department Coordinator at her previous school. Thursday 13 November, Science Incursion, Classes NO and SG Mrs. Christa Botsman will be well known to several families – being a well-regarded teacher of the visual arts at Mowbray College. Thursday 13 November, PFA Art Exhibition, 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Lakeside Hyundai. All Welcome Friday 14 November, 2015 Orientation Morning, Foundation (Prep) and Year 5 to 9 students Miss. Jade Panozzo recommences after a period of absence – we are delighted to see her return to SCG. Mrs. Casey Ferris commences next year in our English department. Casey brings significant experience and in 2014 was a lead teacher involved in the teaching of VCE English classes. Friday 14 November, PFA Art Exhibition, 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Lakeside Hyundai. All Welcome Saturday 15 November, School Tour, 9.30am Mrs. Lorraine Macdonald brings to the Year 5 level significant experience. During 2014 she was the Professional Learning Team Leader and EAL (Literacy improvement) Co-ordinator at her previous school. Mrs. Maria Koukides has relocated to Melbourne with her family. Maria was previously the P-2 Co-ordinator at a very highly regarded, inner city Brisbane school. Mr. Michael Garrett also moves to Melbourne with his family. Michael has had numerous leadership roles including that of Deputy Head. He comes to SCG from the highly regarded Scone Grammar School in country NSW. Miss. Rachel Dovaston has greatly impressed as a recent graduate. Rachel is a very talented sportsperson and is the current captain of a State League Netball team. Mr. Michael Pell was another young teacher to impress the interview panel. Michael is an enthusiastic sportsman with particular interests in Cricket and Football. He has been involved in several representative teams and is the current captain of his cricket club. Other Staff Updates Mr. David Wildsmith has been granted a year’s leave which will see him pursue the travel opportunity of a lifetime with his partner overseas. David will return to SCG in 2016. Mrs. Nicole O’Brien has been appointed the position of Assistant Principal in the government sector. We warmly commend Nicole on this achievement. Mr. Michael Keirs will depart after a year at our secondary level. Mr Keirs has been a popular member of staff and he leaves us with our best wishes to pursue a wide variety of interests. Car Wash discount for SCG families Hunnar’s (Year 1) family operate a Car Wash in Caroline Springs called Aqua Hand Car Wash and would like to offer fellow SCG families and staff a 15% discount on their services. Presentation of an SCG student card is all that is required! Aqua Hand Car Wash: Level 2, directly under the Goodlife Health Club, Caroline Springs. Entry from Caroline Spring Bvd, between Westpac and Nando's. Contact: Harvi 0433 424 097
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