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Issue No. 1
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Friday 6th February 2015
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
WELCOME
With the opening of the new school year, there has again been
much excitement as students approach their new studies, and
meet up again with friends and teachers. This year we are
again welcoming around 200 Year 7 students from across 35
Primary Schools, as well as around 50 students into other year
levels for the first time. This is the largest number of new
students we have had for some time, joining us from interstate,
overseas and locally and we extend a warm welcome to them,
and to all new families. Our enrolments have again increased
significantly with around 1220 students, and we are at capacity
at most year levels.
Along with this increase in students we are also welcoming to
the school 12 new and returning members of staff.
It gives me a great deal of pleasure to introduce and welcome
the following staff to the school this year:
Mr Thomas Bell (Science and PE)
Ms Eve Betts (SOSE and Psychology)
Ms Amanda Brown (Health and PE)
Ms Federica Cologni (Italian)
Ms Daniella Eaton (Food and Fibre)
Ms Meghann Hermans (Middle Years Mathematics and
Science)
Ms Sarah Kilvington (Learning Support)
Ms Rebecca McCristal (Learning Support)
Ms Sarah-Jane McDonald (Middle Years English and SOSE)
Mr Scott Mackenzie (Mathematics, Science and Geography)
Mr Ed Mitchell (Middle Years English and SOSE)
Mr Andrew Read (Mathematics and Science)
SCHOOL COUNCIL
I am now calling for nominations for School Council. In this
election period we have 2 Parent Vacancies for a two year
appointment, and 3 DEECD Employee member vacancies for
a two year appointment. If any parent would like to discuss the
role of Council I would be more than happy to provide advice
and information. Nomination forms can be obtained from Jenni
in the General Office and close on Monday 16 February at
4.00pm. More information is available in this Newsletter.
I would also like to congratulate and thank those Councillors
who have completed their two year term for their contribution to
the school and its progress: Mr Jason McLachlan, Mr Andrew
King, Mr Peter McKenzie, Ms Sandra Armitage, Mr Mario
Gava, Ms Julia Love, Ms Fiona Stamp, Ms Rini Lombard
and 2014 School Captains.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2015
Monday 9 February WEEK A 3.40pm finish
General Assembly
Yr 11&12 VCAL, GREVEC Presentation
Tuesday 10 February
SCHOOL PHOTOS, Yr 7-12, Library, beginning 9am
Wednesday 11 February
7 Silver Camp
Thursday 12 February
Finance Committee Meeting, 8am
Yr 11&12 VCAL, BBQ, Eastern Beach, 10am-12pm
Friday 13 February
7 Silver return from Camp, approx. 3pm
Monday 16 February WEEK B 3.15pm finish
VCE Parents’ meeting, Library, 7pm
Yr 7 House Volleyball Competition, lunchtime
Tuesday 17 February
Yr 7&12 group, leadership, family photos, Library, 9am
Wednesday 18 February
Belmont Breakfast Program, Caf, 7.45-8.35am
7 Ebony Camp
Thursday 19 February
Senior VCAL, Shrove Pancake Day Stall
Friday 20 February
7 Ebony return from Camp, approx. 3pm
BELL TIMES:
The school operates on a two-week timetable.
Classes finish at 3.15pm every day EXCEPT Monday Week A,
which is a 3.40pm finish. On Monday Week A students will
attend an extra assembly, either House or School Assembly.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
Could parents please contact the school with any changes of
address, contact and emergency numbers, parents’
employment, email address, as soon as possible so that
records can be kept up to date. Thank you.
School office hours are 8.15am—4.30pm Monday to Thursday,
and 8.15am-4.00pm on Fridays.
Phone: 5243 5355
VCE 2014
Having had time now to closely look at our 2014 VCE results I
can report that they were again very strong and amongst the
best scores in Geelong government schools. Additional to this
we saw another 6 students joining the “The 90s Club”. This
group of students join many past outstanding students in
receiving an ATAR Score of 90 and above. This reflects the
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quality of the cohort as well as the quality of teaching at this level and the ongoing work we are doing in the junior
years to prepare and equip students for their final year.
I again congratulate our 2014 Dux, Chelsea Aitken (12 Silver). Chelsea has now accepted a placement at The
University of Melbourne studying Biomedicine.
We look forward to working closely again with our 2015 graduating group and will continue to focus on their academic and wellbeing
needs as we move through the year. A range of other interesting data flowing from our VCE results and student destinations will be
reported in our Annual Report released in March.
2014 RATS OF TOBRUK AWARD
This award, presented at our Awards Ceremony in December last year by Mr Ern Brough on behalf of the Geelong Rats of Tobruk
Association, commemorates and honours the outstanding service and courage of the defenders of the fortress of Tobruk during
World War 2.
Our students continue to understand and develop their appreciation
of the relationship we have with the Geelong Rats of Tobruk and our
role as the proud custodians of their Banner.
We are truly grateful for their generosity and commit to upholding and
continuing the tradition of the Rats of Tobruk.
The scholarship is awarded to a student who has,
through their own service to the community, as
well as their scholastic ability and promise,
displayed the qualities and character of the Rats
of Tobruk and was presented last year to Zahn
Gane (12 Mango).
J.G FORSTER AWARD 2014
The John G Forster Award sponsored by the Bendigo Bank and Caltex, and named after the first Headmaster of Belmont High
School, is one that we take a great deal of pride in presenting. It is a significant and prestigious award and a Year 12 student is
nominated because of:
significant contribution to school and House life
exemplary conduct and role modelling
representing the school in a number of areas of school life
Nomination in itself is an honour and something to be very proud of. Last year’s nominees were:
Jessica Johns (Blue)
Shannon Jennings (Green)
Hamish Edwards (Mango)
Adam Breguet (Silver)
Beth Dodds (Ebony)
Molly Lloyd (Gold)
Hannah Ridley (Purple)
Lauren Gibson (Red)
The award winner for 2014 was Adam Breguet.
PERSONAL GOODS BOUGHT TO SCHOOL
Please be advised that private property bought to school by students is not insured by the school and the Department of Education
does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage. This includes items such as mobile phones, calculators, sporting equipment,
bicycles etc. Students are to provide appropriate security for all personal items, and the school will at all times endeavour to assist
with this. It is appropriate if required, for students to request the Office or a Principal to look after certain items or sums of cash for
short periods of time. Students are provided with lockers for storage and security and it is essential that all students provide a strong
lock at all times for their lockers.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARENT ASSOCIATION
Once again our parent volunteers were able to provide the numbers late last year to hold another successful second hand book and
uniform sale. It is a wonderful service to our families and the funds generated return directly to students and student programs. I
want to sincerely thank the Parent Association Executive who managed the sales and all parent and student helpers. A job well
done!
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
We have now completed our 2015 Student Leadership profile and wish all those in these significant appointments the very best. I
urge them to make the most of their year as young leaders and role models, and to work hard to leave their mark on the school as a
result of their leadership. The level of student leadership and participation at Belmont is one of the things that make us stand out
from other schools, and of which we are very proud. It is also very important that it is done well and we will watch with interest as
these young leaders grow into these roles with the support and guidance of staff at the school.
I present in this Newsletter the 2015 Student Leadership team and congratulate them on their appointments. I also congratulate the
many Form Captains who will be acknowledged in a future Newsletter.
CONGRATULATIONS
A special congratulations to Sam McLachlan (11 Blue)
who was over last weekend awarded the top ballboy of
the Australian Open 2015 at Melbourne Park on January
30, 2015. Sam has been officiating at this event for a
number of years now and, in his final year of eligibility,
took out this prestigious award from several hundred
other ballboys. Sam is pictured here with ballgirl winner
of the award.
Congratulations to Hannah Ridley (2014 12 Purple) who
received the inaugural Corangamite Medal at Awards Day
last December for her significant initiative and contribution
to improving the lives of those less fortunate. Hannah’s
leadership of the ‘Girl Rising’ Project’ was outstanding and
saw her as a very worthy recipient of the award donated
and presented by Ms Sarah Henderson MP (Federal member for Corangamite).
Garry Schultz
Principal
NEW CAREERS AND VET MANAGERS
After approximately 18 years at Belmont High School and 16 of those in the careers and VET area I am retiring on the 6th February.
My replacements will be Nick Masters who is looking after careers, pathway planning and subject selections and Darren Lynch who
is looking after VET and School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working in the role at Belmont High School and wish to thank the school community for their support over
the years.
Peter McKenzie
BULLY STOPPERS: BEING COOL ONLINE
Students achieve their best at school in safe and supportive environments, where they are free from bullying and disruptive
behaviour. We put a big emphasis on making sure we provide a great environment for our students—one that promotes tolerance
and is inclusive, harmonious and free from bullying.
We can work towards this goal through education in the classroom, intervention in the playground and a focus on promoting positive
behaviour.
However, with the rise of social media, bullying now occurs online, as well as in person. Cyberbullying is just as harmful as face-toface bullying, and online actions can have real life consequences.
Cyberbullying is an increasing issue in the wider community—and the best way to tackle it is for schools, students and parents to
work in partnership.
Belmont High School is supporting the Victorian Government’s Bully Stoppers campaign—which has just launched a new series of
tools and resources for parents and students to support students in preventing cyberbullying and how to practice Netiquette.
Available from 10 February, students in years 3-13 are encouraged to participate in an online quiz hosted on the Bully Stoppers
website, where they will learn more about how to be good net citizens and go into the draw to win an iPad as well as other prices for
our school.
These resources, called Bully Stoppers: Being Cool Online, are
www.education.vic.gov.au/bullystoppers—visit the site to find out more.
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VET 2015
VET and School Based Apprenticeship classes will have started in the week beginning Monday 2nd February. VET classes
typically run from 1.30pm through to 5.30/6.00pm. Year 10 students taking part in VET will not have any scheduled classes on the
Friday afternoon of week B. The students are permitted to sign out at the General Office at the end of period 4. Any queries
regarding VET or School Based Apprenticeships please contact Darren Lynch.
MUSIC NEWS
Congratulations to our music students who participated in the Geelong Summer Music Camp over the holidays. Belmont High
School was well represented in every ensemble at the outstanding finale concert.
Congratulations to our Senior Band leadership team for 2015: Alice Ballantyne 12R, Lauren Allbrecht 12R, Lachlan Macfarlane
12S, Zoe Rainford 12E, Shannon Daffy 12E, Eliza Barry 12E.
2014 Rehearsal times:
Senior Band: Monday after school-5.00pm, Band Room 1
Intermediate Band: Tuesday after school—4.30pm Band Room 1
Jazz Syndicate: Tuesday after school-4.45pm Band Room 2
Junior Jazz: Wednesday after school-4.30pm Band Room 1
Beginning Band: Thursday after school-4.30pm Band Room 1
For students who would like to learn an instrument, it’s not too late to enrol. See Ms Humphrey in the bandroom to collect an
enrolment form.
Permission and re-enrolment forms are being sent home with students, and can be returned to the band room. Junior Jazz have
vacancies for a Bass player and a vocalist, interested students please see Ms Humphrey in the band room.
Preparations are well under way for the Senior Band trip to Sydney later in Term 2, and a reminder that there is a Sydney trip
meeting after Senior Band rehearsal on Monday 9th Feb at 5.00pm in the bandroom.
Jazz Syndicate have their first gig for the year on March 21 st for Geelong Hospital, and Beginning Band have their first
performance on March 17th in the band room, so looking forward to a busy first term in the Music department!
Rose Humphrey
Director of Music
SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM
While parents/guardians have primary responsibility for transporting their children to and from school, the School Bus Program
assists families in regional Victoria by transporting students to/from school.
Categories of eligibility determine whether a student travels at no cost or travels upon the payment of a fare. Students wishing to
access a seat on a bus must complete an application form and parents/guardians must agree to the conditions of travel including, if
applicable, the payment of a fare. This fare must be paid to the school at the beginning of each term for the child to be eligible for a
seat on the bus. Public Transport Victoria determines the fares.
To be eligible for a seat on a bus at no cost a student must:
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Attend their closest government school.
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Reside 4.8km or more from the school. (The distance is measured by the shortest practicable route from the students’ front
gate to the school’s main entrance.)
This applies where there is a contract bus service in place.
If there is no Contract Bus System in the area where you reside, a Conveyance Allowance may be applicable if you fit the above
criteria.
*SEALP students are eligible but only if they live 4.8km or more from the school.
For further information go to www.education.vic.gov.au/travellingtoschool for the School Bus Program’s policy and procedures.
This policy is effective from November 2013.
LIONS YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM LEO CLUBS
The Lions Youth Exchange Program gives Australian youth aged 16-21 years the opportunity to live with Lions families overseas
during their end-of-summer holidays. The Program does not involve tuition or school attendance but is rather a cultural holiday
whereby students can immerse themselves in a new culture, enjoy supervised sightseeing and practise second language skills
such as French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, etc.
Leo Clubs focus on the individual and social development of teens, and the personal and professional development of young
adults. Membership is open to teenagers and young adults aged 12-30 years. Each Leo Club is mentored by,and works in
partnership with, their local Lions Club.
Details are available on the national Lions Australia website:
www.lionsclubs.org.au/ye
www.lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/leos
SEALP REPORT
Welcome back to school everyone after a well-earned break. Students should now be setting some goals for the year ahead.
Whether your goal is to improve academically, concentrate harder, be more organised or to become more determined to show
greater resilience in areas of difficulty, then make sure you maintain focus throughout and commit to being the best that you can
be. Realise that good study habits and work life balance is the key to success as well as following a regular program of revision.
Congratulations to all those who achieved awards last year for Honours and Effort . A special congratulation goes to our SEALP
90s Club inductees, DUX Chelsea Aitken 12S along with Samuel Harland and Cass Allberry. Congratulations also go to Giorgia
Hinkley 7M Year 1 Dux, Berenice Duchemin 8B, Dux Year 2, Anna Barbare 9R, Dux Year 3 and Lawson Meulman 10N, Dux
Year 4.
Resilience as an indicator of Success
Success at school is as much about student determination, resilience and having good support networks within the wider
community.
Psychologist Andrew Fuller from Resilient Youth Australia identifies 40 factors that contribute to students being successful at
school. After conducting an Australia wide survey of high school student it was found that there were a number of key predictors of
resilience. In a recent Polycom lecture conducted through Monash University Fuller identified key factors that aid academic
development and student well-being.
Key Predictors of Resilience:
1. Community Engagement : resilience is dependent on levels of cohesion within the community.
2. School Engagement
3. Values- sound values
4. Social Skills – ability to interact
5. Identity- sense of self
6. Clear boundaries and expectations
7. Validation of the individual- adult to child.
8. Sense of hope-optimism about one’s future.
Key Points
 Number who had an adult who cared 65% It is very important that kids have good connectedness with adult (significant other)
 Student engagement with school and community groups leads to greater resilience. Students need to feel connected to
community values.
 Students feel empowered when they have a sense of well-being and possess good social skills.
Parents and teachers will all recognise the value of different levels of support that we can offer our children as we assist them on
their study journey.
Mark Dooley
SEALP Manager, Leader of Learning Enrichment
BOOK REVIEW
Gregg Rosenblum’s “Revolution 19”
Two words for you people – Robot. Apocalpyse. This Dystopian Fiction / Sci Fi adventure story looks at what happens when
robots – created by mankind to fight their wars - decide they are done taking orders and stage a Robot Rebellion. This book is set
20 years after the robots have seized control.
Brothers and sister Nick, Kevin and Cass have lived their entire lives in a Freepost. Kind of like a hippie commune for people who
were fortunate enough to escape the major cities when the robots took control. Life there is peaceful, until Kevin unwittingly alerts
the robots to their whereabouts. Their parents are captured and taken to the city for identity chipping and re-education. The kids
are determined to find them and help them escape. But how can three kids overcome a technologically superior being?
This is a cracker of a book, with a sequel on the way.
Highly recommended.
Books are reviewed and displayed weekly in the library.
Lee Suter
Teacher-Librarian
CANTEEN NEWS
I would like to welcome back all our canteen helpers and I hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and holiday break. I would also
like to welcome all of our new parents to the school. We are always looking for helpers in our canteen, and it’s also a great way to
meet other new parents. We have 3 shifts—they are mornings 9.30-11.00am, lunch 11.30-2.00pm, and all day 9.30am-2.00pm.
You would only be required to do one of these times once a month. I would really love to hear from you if you would like to help,
remembering many hands make light work.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call me at school on 4253 5355 between 9am and 2pm. I hope to hear from you.
Julie Picklum
Canteen Manageress
BLUE HOUSE BANTER
Welcome to 2015 parents and students of BLUE HOUSE. WE have already established a lot of relationships with Years 7 and
12, with their earlier start and I look forward to working with the following year 12 captains this year:
Year 12 Captains
Vice Captains
Sport
Music
Seb Geall, Oakley Brennan
Lachie Blair, Keely Mahoney, Emily Witthaus
Hugh Nicholas, Laura Parsons
Lachie Blair
Our other form captains are in the process of being selected and will be published in the future.
Year 12 Blue
Year 7 Blue
I hope everyone is looking forward to the Swimming Carnival and have their Blue outfits on display. This year our theme is to be
a blue sports person.
This year our nominated charity is Kids Cancer Council. Keep your ears open for more details about when and where Blue
fundraisers take place this year. We will be doing our regular Routley’s Pie Drive in Term 3.
Hope everyone is well.
Mr. Rowan O’Callaghan
[email protected]
Blue House Leader
THE SHARK NET (SILVER HOUSE)
The start to the year
It has been an amazing start to the year for Silver House. The year 12 Camp went extremely well. New recruit Miss Angela
Smith is looking after Year 7s this year. Continuing in the Assistant Silver Leader Role is Miss Kahle and she will be looking
after the year 8s big welcome back to all Silver students, I am very much excited about the year ahead.
The 2015 Leadership Team
The leadership team for Silver House This year consists of:
House Captains: Josh Fleet, Brooke Hasell
Vice Captains: Laura Haynes, Dane Solly
Sport Captains: Elonie O’brien, Blake Haggerty
Music Captain: Lachlan Macfarlane
SRC Representative: Zayan Abdul Ghafoor
Form Captains will be selected in the next 2 weeks. Good luck to students nominating. Form Captains are a great way to learn
leadership skills and be mentored by other leaders in the leadership team. Encourage your child to nominate!!
Well done to the year 12 students on their appointments. This year sees the students continuing to develop the student
centered approach to leadership that the Silver captains maintained so well last year. The leadership team will be involved in
and running House Assemblies, organizing fundraisers and form events throughout the year. The leadership team, will be
meeting every 2nd Thursday to discuss Silver topics and lead the house into further success and developments.
Year 7 BBQ Afternoon
The Year 7 Silver Afternoon Dinner will be held in the next couple of weeks (after camp) at the Geelong foreshore (Invite to
come) – BYO food and drink. Initiatives like these are great for students/staff and parents to interact and get to know each
other and build positive relationships. Thanks to Miss Smith for organizing the event and thank you to the Years 7 Students
and Year 10 Bigger Buddies that will be attending.
Year 7 Camp
A reminder the Year 7 Silver Camp is back at the Belmont Camp “Tanybryn” (10mins north of Apollo bay). Next Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday all Year 7 Silver students will be attending. Parents have a great 2 nights off! Kids pack warm for the
night and bring some midnight snacks and a torch! Don’t forget your toothbrush too!
Year 12 Camp
The Year 12 camp was last week. It was a great overnight stay down in Aireys Inlet that focused on the development and the
leadership of our Yr12s. Highlights were seeing Sophie Abbott negotiate a canoe and Lydia’s (Sophie’s canoe partner) feedback to Sophie on her skills. Zayan had a good time on the big swing but I’m unsure if the birdlife in the trees had heard such
expletives in their life as she swung the 20m. It was so great to see the Year 12s stepping outside of their comfort zone and
committing to all the activities. The camp worked really well and as a Belmont tradition, really set the scene for the year ahead.
Silver House is blessed to have such a great cohort of year 12s this year. Thank you to Jane Kahle for coming on the camp.
Miss Lynne Morton and Miss Sam Visser will be looking after the students in home group this year. Good luck this year,
year 12s, study hard and have a great year!
Swimming Carnival 2015
Can we do it again? For the last 3 years Silver has defended the Swimming carnival crown, having also narrowly missed out
on taking out the House Spirit award last year (for cheering all day).
Always a fantastic day, to see us announced as the winners again is something I’m sure Silver members will want to see. Being based on participation, Silver House is looking to fill every event yet again.
Aside from our champions, there were so many individual efforts on the day that helped us get over the line last year. The organizational skills, leadership and willingness by all Silver students and staff was amazing. Big thanks to Mr Dann and Miss
Visser for stepping up as the team managers this year. Watch this space for the result.
The Silver Army Celebrating the Win last year!
The Silver Wrap up
Well my Silver friends that’s all for this newsletter from Silver House. Good Luck this year Silver students, stay healthy and
keep switched on in class. It will be over before you know it.
Best Wishes, Your Silver Leader
Mr Mclauchlan (Mr Mac)
THREE BIG CHANGES TO THE VACCINE PROGRAM
In 2015 three major changes to the vaccine program will impact on parents of secondary school students:
1. The Geelong Council’s immunisation service (provided by Barwon Health immunization service) may contact you about
the secondary school vaccine program. Schools have been authorised to provide parent contact details to local councils
for this purpose. Please contact Belmont High School on 52435355 by 28 February 2015, if you do not want your contact
details given to the Geelong Council.
2. In 2015 only, the vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough will be offered to all students in
Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. From 2016, this vaccine will be offered to Year 7 students only. This will provide earlier protection
from these diseases.
3. The time-limited human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine program for Year 9 boys was completed in December 2014. HPV
vaccine will continue to be offered to all students (both male and female) in Year 7 from 2015.
Look out for the vaccine consent form/s coming home from school with your child. You need to read, complete and return the
form/s regardless of whether your child is being immunised at school.
To learn more about the changes, the diseases, the vaccines, or how you can prepare your child for vaccination go to immunehero.health.vic.gov.au. For further information please go to the following links: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/
privacy.htm , http://www.privacy.vic.gov.au
School Nurse, Anchi Sherpa
2015 STUDENT LEADERSHIP
School Captains
School Vice Captain
Junior School Captains
Tess Parker
Will Newman
Emily Farquhar
Lachlan Blair
Rachael VanderPloeg
School Sports Captains
Music Captains
Chas Karpala
Breelle Mackie
Will Sexton
Alice Ballantyne, Lauren Allbrecht
Lachlan Macfarlane, Zoe Rainford
Shannon Daffy, Eliza Barry
Jnr School Vice Captains Muskan Karanjeet
Hunter Lovell
MANGO HOUSE
BLUE HOUSE
House Captains
Deputy Captains
Sports Captains
Music Captain
Oakley Brennan
Seb Geall
Keely Mahoney
Emily Witthaus
Lachie Blair
Hugh Nicholas
Laura Parsons
Lachie Blair
Deputy Captains
Sports Captains
Sports Vice Captains
Music Captains
Christina Hunter
Brayden Partridge
Georgia Woodhead
Joel Gawne
Jordyn Stevenson
Matthew Humphries
Alexis Maseko
Kousha Kouzani
Eliza Barry
Zoe Rainford
Deputy Captains
Sports Captains
Music Captain
Bridie Long
Lochie Brown
Paige Murphy
Ty Karpala
Mikaela Dodd
James Leen
Bela Martinez
Deputy Captains
Sports Captains
Music Captain
SRC Rep
Music Captain
House Captains
Deputy Captain
Sports Captains
Music Captain
Music Vice Captain
Anabelle Stonehouse
Nick Bell
Iman Omar
Amber Chiovitti
Will Sexton
Grant Johns
Oshearna Doak
RED HOUSE
Vice Captains
Sports Captains
Music Captains
Dina Khalife
Rebecca Morell
Lulu Webb
David Pendock
Lauren Albrecht
Cameron Blacksell
Alice Ballantyne
Reece Winsor
SILVER HOUSE
GREEN HOUSE
House Captains
Sport Captains
House Captains
GOLD HOUSE
House Captains
Deputy Captains
Emily Payne
Tim Gliszczynski
Sarah Pentelow
Lachie Agiejew
Issy Chettibi
Taylor Bailey
Mariette Spark
PURPLE HOUSE
EBONY HOUSE
House Captains
House Captains
Olivia Morrissy
Nathan Tomlins
Molly Steele
Abbey Stubbings
Katie Warren
Bailey Lanyon
Kez Werner
Pagan Howell
House Captains
Deputy Captains
Sports Captains
Music Captain
SRC Rep
Brooke Hassel
Josh Fleet
Laura Haynes
Dane Solly
Elonie Obrien
Blake Haggerty
Lachlan Macfarlane
Zayan Abdul Ghafoor
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BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL
NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
An election is to be conducted for members of the School Council of
BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL
Nomination forms may be obtained from the school and must be lodged by 4.00pm
on Monday 16th February 2015.
The ballot will close at 4 pm on Tuesday 10th March 2015.
Following the closing of nominations a list of the nominations received will be posted at the school.
The terms of office, membership categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows –
Membership category Term of office
Number of positions
Parent member
From the day after the
2 positions
date of the declaration
of the poll in 2015 to and
inclusive of the date of
the declaration of the
poll in 2017.
DEECD employee
member
From the day after the
3 positions
date of the declaration
of the poll in 2015 to and
inclusive of the date of
the declaration of the
poll in 2017.
If the number of nominations is less than the number of vacancies, a notice to that
effect and calling for further nominations will be posted in a prominent position at
the school.
Mr Garry Schultz
Principal
SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2015
What is a school council and what does it do?
All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally formed bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within centrally provided guidelines. In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of
education that the school provides for its students.
Who is on the school council?
There are three possible categories of membership:
A mandated elected Parent category. More than one third of the total members must be from this category. Department of
Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) employees can be Parent members at their child’s school as
long as they are not employed at the school.
A mandated elected DEECD employee category. Members of this category may make up no more than one third of the total
membership of school council. The principal of the school is automatically one of these members.
An optional Community member category. Its members are appointed by a decision of the council because of their special
skills, interests or experiences. DEECD employees are not eligible to be Community members.
The term of office for all members is two years. Half the members must retire each year, creating vacancies for the annual school
council elections.
Why is Parent membership so important?
Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape the direction of the school.
Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying in itself and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging.
How can you become involved?
The most obvious way is to vote in the elections, which are held in Term 1 each year. However, ballots are only held if more people nominate as candidates than there are positions vacant.
In view of this, you might seriously consider
standing for election as a member of the school council
encouraging another person to stand for election.
Do I need special experience to be on school council?
No. What you do need is an interest in your child’s school and the desire to work in partnership with others to help shape the
school’s future.
What do you need to do to stand for election?
The principal will issue a notice and call for nominations following the commencement of Term 1 each year. All school council
elections must be completed by the end of March.
If you decide to stand for election, you can arrange for someone to nominate you as a candidate or you can nominate yourself in
the Parent category.
DEECD employees whose child is enrolled in a school in which they are not employed are eligible to nominate as parents for the
school council where their child is enrolled
Once the nomination form is completed, return it to the principal within the time stated on the notice of election. You will receive a
Nomination Form Receipt in the mail following the receipt of your completed nomination.
If there are more nominations received than there are vacancies on council, a ballot will be conducted during the two weeks after
the call for nominations has closed.
Remember
Ask at the school for help if you would like to stand for election and are not sure what to do
Consider standing for election to council this year
Be sure to vote in the elections.
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Contact the principal for further information.
YEAR 11 and 12 SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY 2015
1.
Students must attend all timetabled classes in accordance with the ‘VCE Class Attendance Policy 2015’ and the
attendance requirements for VCAL students. This policy is in addition to the class attendance requirements.
2.
During the school week there are times when students do not have timetabled classes. These are known as ‘study
periods’. Depending on which period of the day and which day of the week these study periods occur, different rules apply.
3.
Beginning of the day. If these study periods occur at the beginning of the day, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
or Friday, as a senior student you may choose, and are very welcome, to come to school and seek help from staff
and use the resources and facilities. You may also choose to remain at home. If you choose the second option it is
expected that:
3.1
you will be at home engaged in productive school work;
3.2
you will be at home, and not wasting this time (e.g. street, visiting friends, etc.);
3.3
on arrival at school for the first time for the day, you will sign in at the General Office with your student I.D
card, read a copy of the daily Student Bulletin located at the Office/ on the network, and be ready to attend
your first class as soon as the bell goes for the beginning of the class. The Office will have a list of students
entitled to sign in on each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. All other late students will need to
sign in late at the General Office.
4.
Middle of the day. If your study periods are during periods 3 and 4, or between other lessons you are expected to
be at school doing private study in the Library or other vacant room. Students are to use this time productively and
are not to wander around the school or play sport. Normal bell times should be observed. Students are NOT permitted to leave the school grounds during these study periods.
5.
End of the day. If you have study periods at the end of the day and have no further commitments at school, you may
sign out at the General Office with your student card.
CAREFULLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
If you have a class period one, you must attend Form Assembly.
Monday Form Assemblies are compulsory for all students regardless of whether they have a class period one or
not. On Monday mornings students will be expected to attend General Assembly or House Assembly immediately
after Form Assembly. On alternate Monday mornings there may be Year Level meetings during Form Assembly
time, or other important documentation for Year 11 and 12 students may be distributed during this time. Students
who miss a Monday Form Assembly without a medical certificate or VCE Approved Absence may be required to
attend a Friday after school detention (FASCUC). Failure to attend FASCUC may result in Year 12 students being
unable to attend the Celebration Day activities for Year 12 .
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If students are required to attend and participate in school activities organised by staff and school administration,
these activities are compulsory, regardless of timetabled ‘study periods’ (e.g. House Sport Days, extra classes, meetings
and special assemblies).
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Students are to understand that whilst classes are generally not scheduled for the whole of Years 11 and 12 on
Wednesday and every second Friday afternoon, this time is study time, and alternate activities (such as employment) are
not to be scheduled. Students will be required at school on some occasions. In 2015, some classes may be timetabled
for Wednesday and Friday afternoons. These classes are compulsory for the students in them. See the VCE Class Attendance Policy.
Students may also be required to attend SAC make up classes on Wednesday or Friday afternoons. This is your last
chance to demonstrate achievement of an outcome. You must have a medical certificate or other VCE Approved Absence
if you miss a SAC make up class.
This attendance policy will be closely monitored in practice and the privileges withdrawn for individuals, or the whole of
Year 11 or 12, if the above processes are not adhered to.
BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL MENU 2015:
PASTRIES
COLD FOODS
Pies
$3.00
SAND.
Large Pasties (meat/ veg)
Ham Salad
$3.50
$3.50
Sausage Roll
Chicken Salad
$2.50
$3.50
Party Pies
$1.00
Egg Salad
$3.50
HOT FOODS:
Ham,Cheese& tomato
$3.20
Noodles (chicken, beef)
Egg & Lettuce
$2.00
$3.20
Noodle Man steamed dim sims
Cheese & tomato
$1.00
$3.20
Chicken burgers
$4.50
Ham,Cheese&Pineapple $3.20
Vege Burger
Chick,cheese&Pineapple $3.20
$4.50
Chicken,Cheese & Tomato $3.20
RECESS ONLY:
Foccacia
$4.50
More than 4 fillings
$3.50
ROLLS
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$3.50
$3.50
$3.50
$3.50
$3.50
$3.50
$4.00
Homemade Pizzas
Chicken Chilli Strips
Toasted Sandwiches
Cheese & Bacon Roll
Cheesy Mite Scroll
$1.50
$2.50
$2.00
$2.00
Choice of wholemeal or multigrain rolls.
DRINKS:
LOL Drinks
Water
Small Juice (orange)
Large Juice (orange, apple)
Crusha iced fruit drinks
Big M 300ml (assorted flavours)
Big M 600ml (assorted flavours
Nippys milk
Schweppes assorted diet cans
Milo,tea or coffee
Up n' Go
Focus Water
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.50
$2.00
$2.50
$3.50
$2.50
$2.50
$1.50
$2.00
$1.50
Salad Box without meat
Salad box with meat
Fruit Tubs
Sushi
Wraps (ass.salads)
Yoghurt
All salads contain lettuce,beetroot,egg,
cheese,tomato pineapple,cucumber.
carrot and onion.
$4.50
$5.00
$3.00
$2.70
$5.00
$2.00
SNACKS
zooper doopers
Ass. Ice-creams
Pop Corn
Small Redrock Chips
Small Smiths Chips
Pretzels
J.J's
Tiny Teddies
Ass. Homemade Biscuits
Ass. Homemade Muffins
DAILY SPECIALS:
MONDAY: Chilli Strip Wrap
$5.00
TUESDAY: Drumstick & Salad
$5.00
WEDNESDAY: Quiche & Salad $5.00
THURSDAY:Chick Cajun Wrap $5.00
FRIDAY: Tuna Bagel
$4.50
ALL DAILY SPECIALS ARE TO BE
DONE BY 11AM PLEASE:
PLEASE NOTE: tomato sauce 20c
and soy sauce an extra 10c.
$0.60
$1.00 - $2.50
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$0.80
$1.00
$0.60
from $1.00
$2.00
If there is a bushfire, flood, severe storm or other major emergency near you, the emergency services may
choose to warn you by text to your mobile or a voice
message to your home phone.
Emergency Alert is the national telephone warning system. It uses the address where your phone is registered
and the actual location of your mobile to reach you:
when your home or school is near an emergency
when you are travelling with your mobile near an emergency.
When the emergency services use the telephone warning
system:
a home phone within the warning area may receive a
recorded voice message that begins with
“Emergency, Emergency”, and/or
a mobile phone that is switched on and in an area of
mobile coverage may receive a text message.
The service is free and you do not need to register.
Talk to your child about the Emergency Alert
system.
If they receive a warning message on the home
phone or a warning text on their personal mobile,
encourage them to stay calm and show or repeat
the message to a responsible adult they know, such
as a relative or teacher.
If adults are not around, encourage them to follow
the action given in the alert.
For more information about the system, visit
emergencyalert.gov.au and watch the video (it’s in
30 languages).
In an emergency, do not rely just on your telephone for a warning.
Stay aware of your surroundings
Listen to local radio
Visit emergency.vic.gov.au
The warning message will tell you:
Download the FireReady app
which emergency service sent the message: eg CFA about
the emergency and where it is what you should do to stay
safe where you can get more information.
Go to facebook.com/cfavic
All telephone warnings come from the official number:
+61 444 444 444
Follow @CFA_Updates on Twitter
Are you looking for
somewhere to play
football in 2015?
Would you like to be
part of great family orientated club where every family and player involved is welcome and
given a fair go?
The mighty Belmont Lions Sports Club is looking for
boys and girls for the following age groups:
Auskick (Friday nights), Under 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s and
18s.
We would also welcome people who want to be involved in coaching, training and to help with matchday
support roles like team managers etc.
REGISTRATION DAY IS SUNDAY 15TH FEBRUARY
2015 from 11 – 2 AT WINTER RESERVE, GLYN
STREET, BELMONT. Discounted memberships available for all age groups if paid on the day.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND DRINKS PROVIDED.
For further details or enquiries please contact our
Junior Football Co-ordinator : Brendan Smith
Email: [email protected]
LADIES CHOIR
The Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir was established in 1998 and
is the only female Welsh Choir in Australia and have completed tours of Wales and New Zealand.
We are looking for more choir members to join our friendly
group.
Rehearsals are held in Highton each Wednesday from 7-9 pm.
New members are welcome to come along to one of our practices. No auditions required, just a love of singing and ability
to sing in tune.
If you would like to find out more about the choir, please visit
www.geelongwelshlc.com.au.
We can also be found on Facebook, where you can see some of
our performances.
Please contact Judith Bracewell, GWLC Secretary on 5245
8249 to discuss further.
Geelong Amateur Football & Netball Club
2015 AUSKICK & JUNIOR NETBALL CLINIC
Friday Nights 5.00pm – 6.15pm
The ‘Ammos’ Auskick and Junior Netball Clinic at Queens Park Sporting Complex is designed for the whole family to
enjoy a fun Friday night
First Clinic Friday 17th April (1st Friday of Term 2)
Auskick
Age groups include Kinder, Prep, Grade 1 and Grade 2plus. With emphasis on fun, skill development
and game play.
Register and Pay online at www.aflauskick.com.au (find Amateurs Auskick under the 3220, 3215,
3216 postcode)
Cost $70.00 includes backpack and 15+ Auskick sessions for the season
NetSetGo Netball Clinic
Operates along side the Auskick program every Friday night. Perfect start for your young netballer:
Registrations taken on Friday 17th April
information can be found at the Ammos website; http://www.geelongamateur.com.au
Parents
Club rooms overlooking the oval and will be open on Friday nights for meals and drinks after the clinics
For any queries please contact Andrew Richardson Mb 0407 851 909
Geelong Amateur Football & Netball Club
2015 JUNIOR FOOTBALL Registration U9 – U16
Monday 16th & Wednesday 18th February 4pm-6.30pm at Queens Park
The ‘Ammos’ enter Junior Football teams in the following age groups:
JUNIOR: U9, U10, U11 & U12 teams play in the Newtown Little League Comp. Matches are played on
Friday night or Saturday morning. Training for U9 – U12 is held on a Wednesday night.
YOUTH: U14 & U16 teams play in the Geelong Junior Football Comp. Training for U14 & U16 is held each
Monday and Thursday U14 teams, and Monday and Wednesday U16 teams. Matches are played Saturday or Sunday.
U12 Girls: exciting first year for Girls football in Geelong. The club is keen to enter a U12 team
in the newly created Junior Girls League (AFL Barwon). The team will play on Sunday
mornings and train on Wednesday night.
Registration forms, membership costs and other relevant information can be found at the Ammos
website; http://www.geelongamateur.com.au
Special Notes:
U9 – U12 players football package
3 meals after training, football, G.A.F.C football socks
Fantastic presentation day for whole family
Asthma and
Thunderstorms
Summer storms are becoming more frequent
throughout Australia.
Thunderstorms can combine heavy rain, high humidity and strong winds. A
European study found
there are observations in
favour of the possibility that
thunderstorms disturb
ground-level pollen grains,
bursting the pollen grains
and making the allergens
small enough to be inhaled
into the lungs. There is
also evidence that after
rain and during wet conditions there are a larger
amount of fungal spores in
the air. These can act as a
trigger for asthma symptoms.
What can you do?
 Ensure preventer medication is taken as prescribed.
 Have an up to date
Asthma Care Plan.
 If your asthma gets
worse during thunderstorms try to stay indoors with the windows
closed.
 Always carry your reliever medication with
you.
For more information on
Thunderstorms and asthma please see
ww.asthmaaustralia.org.au
National Young People and Asthma Survey
On 20 January, Asthma Australia launched the findings of our
National Young People and Asthma survey at the Sydney Trapeze School. The survey was conducted in May-July 2014 in
conjunction with researchers at Young and Well CRC in Melbourne. 533 young people aged 12-25 years across Australia
completed the survey.
Will in WA wants to rely less on his puffer © The West Australian
Key findings include,
- Despite 80% believing their asthma to be well controlled, a
standard test indicated that 63% have poorly controlled asthma
- 52% were likely to have a mild to severe mental health issue
- 91% experienced shortness of breath at least once a week
- 56% said asthma limits their enjoyment of life
- 42% have missed school, work or social events due to asthma
- 15% have interrupted sleep four or more times a week
86% are using their reliever medication to treat symptoms,
while less than 60% are using their preventer medication daily
(as prescribed) to help control their asthma.
Another aspect of the survey was to ask what young people want to help
support them with their management of asthma,
- 59% want an asthma app
- 52% want a website specific to young people with asthma
- 40% want resources that help friends to understand about asthma
- 27% want an online forum
Initiatives resulting from the survey findings will be provided to Secondary Schools as they become available.
Asthma Kids
A new resource for primary aged students will be available in Term 1.
Asthma Kids takes children on a trail with the character Chester. They
collect blue balloons as they answer questions and complete tasks. The 2
videos in the package are aimed at children under 9 and those 9 and
over.
Asthma Kids is aimed at all children, with key messages for children with
asthma and for others who may have family or friends with asthma or
just want to know more about this common condition (1 in 10 children in
Australia).
Check out the Asthma Australia website for the release of Asthma Kids in
March.