13/03/2015
Issue 3
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Bright P-12 College has a small vineyard which is located adjacent to the The VCAL students will now wait until winter before pruning the vines in prepAlpine View Children’s Centre. The vineyard was established by Russell aration for the next crop. In the meantime, the students will look at marketWheaton 5 years ago with the expert assistance of Mick Dalbosco, a ing of this year’s vintage.
Porepunkah vigneron.
I would like to take this opportunity to formally thank Mick Dalbosco of
2014 was our first vintage and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Dalbosco’s Winery and Bruce and Annie Holm of Ringer Reef for all their
(VCAL) students and Year 3/4 students picked 54kg which was then con- efforts and support of donating grapes and their equipment and facilities.
veyed to Ringer Reef winery in Porepunkah. Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes
were then blended with those supplied by Mick and bottled and then sold on I would also especially like to thank Russell Wheaton for his vision and
to the public.
passion in establishing and maintaining our vineyard and for his guidance in
assisting me in taking over the vineyard operations.
This year we recently picked our second vintage. Again, the VCAL students
accompanied by the 3/4 and Kindergarten children harvested a whopping We will be advertising the new vintage as it is released. If anyone is
270kg. Again, the grapes will be blended, bottled and then sold.
interested in purchasing a bottle or a box, you can express your interest to
me in advance via email [email protected]
Postal Address:
Contact:
College: [email protected]
P O Box 30
Telephone 03 5755 1166
Editor: [email protected]
Bright VIC 3741
Facsimile 03 5755 1770 Web: www.brightp12.vic.edu.au
Newsletter available online at: www.brightp12.vic.edu.au/pdfs/CurrentNewsletter.pdf
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PRINCIPAL’S
REPORT
Harmony Day Celebrations
Once again Bright P-12 College is involved in
celebrating Harmony Day within the Shire on
21st of March 2015 from 10-10.30 at the
Bright Sound Shell.
The following performers will be taking part
in this important event :
1..Year 9 Rock Group, 5th Union.
2.The Concert Band will play two items,
Trumpet Hero (sounds like Smoke on the
Water) and Heroes and Glory (a bright and
happy piece).
3.The P-2 Choir will sing ‘Let It Go’ (the
Frozen song).
4.The 3-6 Choir will sing ‘Welcome to New
York’ (a Taylor Swift Song).
5.The two choirs would combine and sing ‘I
am Children of the World’ (about living in
harmony with people who are different in
many ways) and ‘I am Australian’ ( the classic
Seekers Australian song).
I would encourage parents and the
community to join our talented and diligent
music students on the day.
Brighter Days Festival
Last weekend the annual Brighter Days
festival was held in Bright, and again was
highly successful in raising funds for a
significant cause. I would like to
acknowledge the hard work of the
organising committee and thank our
students who helped by wandering through
the crowds collecting donations. Bright P-12
College P&F ran a hugely successful BBQ
throughout the day feeding the crowds and I
am very grateful to Wendy and Ross Grant
who gave up most of their weekend to
organise and man our BBQ.
tea with the staff and College Councillors
and talked with some of our students during
a short and fast paced visit. It was a
wonderful opportunity to showcase our
excellent college to Cathy and discuss the
importance of public education in a rural
environment. Cathy was very impressed with
our students, staff, community and
environment.
The physical location can make a real
difference to how the reading is perceived
and enjoyed. Most importantly, as Paul
Jennings suggests, don’t listen to reading
while you are doing the washing up. Make it
a time that is quiet, safe and warm.
2. Don’t be a word pointer or an ‘instant
word factory’
The core of the reading process is making
meaning. When a child changes a word in
Three easy ways to get your kids to the text, they are being a resourceful reader.
They are working towards making sure that
read better and enjoy it
the text that they are reading makes sense
Below is part of an article I found particularly for them.
interesting from the website The
Conversation https://theconversation.com/ The child who reads the word flu instead of
cold is putting the text into their own
three-easy-ways-to-get-your-kids-to-readbetter-and-enjoy-it-34013 around reading context. As adults, we frequently miscue
when reading, though often we are unaware
with your child.
it has happened. Children need to know that
It’s little wonder that we often feel as it is okay to not read “word perfect” all of
though our kids aren’t as successful with the time.
reading as we’d like them to be. The
“reading wars” - the battle between Unfortunately, prior reading experiences for
sounding out words and using the sentence many of us have stressed the importance of
as context for understanding - have seemed reading “word perfect” and have implied
only to add unnecessary stress and anxiety that to do otherwise is cheating in some
for parents, carers and teachers alike. The way. When a child changes a word, or looks
feelings of helplessness in regard to reading to a parent for help, the importance of
often translate into less-than-productive making meaning needs to be shared. Simple
reading experiences with children and the prompts for parents, such as “what would
transfer of parents' stress and anxiety onto make sense here?” or “let’s read on for more
information”, give the reader a strategy to
their children.
figure out what they are reading.
No parent ever sets out to purposely do the
wrong thing when it comes to their child and Getting stuck on a word in many cases
reading. Whether it is through daily reading, results in pointing at the unknown word and
flash cards, and sight words or sounding out sounding out, or the parent becomes the
words, many parents are simply doing what “instant word factory” and supplies the word
they did as children. I suggest shifting focus to the child. Both of these strategies are
from a phonics (sounding out) only approach unsustainable. When figuring out unknown
to reading for pleasure as a surefire way to words, sounding out is the least effective
strategy because the clues aren’t in that
re-engage kids with books.
word – they are in the rest of the sentence
Picking up a book and reading and or the pictures.
encouraging your child to do the same is one
of the easiest ways to re-engage children Every parent does the best job they know
with reading. The tips below encourage just how to do when it comes to helping their
child to read. Remember to congratulate
that – reading as fun and as an act of love.
yourself on making such a great difference to
your child’s future. Relax and enjoy the
1. Relax
The simplest way to encourage children to reading journey!
engage in reading is to relax around the
process. Parents are often anxious when
Jean Olley
they feel that reading isn’t going as well for
their children as it should be. This then Principal
translates to the children that they are
reading with.
One of the easiest ways to relax around the
reading process is to change the location
reading takes place at home. If the difficult
Cathy McGowan visit
reading times have always been at the dining
Yesterday we were fortunate to have our table, then encourage a variety of reading
local member for Indi visit the college. Cathy locations. Try lying down on the lounge
room floor, Mum and Dad’s bed, or outside
toured the college with our Secondary and
under a tree.
Primary school leaders, attended morning
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Year 8 Camp out this week
The Year 8 students have headed off to Bogong Outdoor Ed
camp this week for their annual camp. I am sure we will hear
about their adventures on their return but I want to wish
them well for a wonderful week ahead. Matt Pywell, Kate
Brady and Justin Power will all be attending this camp, along
with Chelsea Wallace. Enjoy your week.
ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Changes to Australian Curriculum
COMPASS and COMPUTERS
I am coming to terms with the use of COMPASS as a
classroom teacher, and I hope our students are too. I want to
remind parents and students of the importance of having a
fully charged laptop or netbook so that students are able to
access COMPASS during the day but also make the most of
the learning opportunities in their classrooms. It is an
ESSENTIAL item to daily classes at the College. If you have
any issues or concerns with either a BYOD or leased netbook
please contact your Year Level Coordinator.
Uniform
We have not yet begun the transition period for term 1. This
will commence in the last 2 weeks of term, this will enable
students to transition into winter uniform as the temperature
starts to cool down. Winter uniform
cannot be worn until
this transition phase commences.
In 2017 all schools will be required to have implemented the
last of the Australian Curriculum and be reporting against it.
This will see the roll out of changes to the Arts/Technology
curriculum from Prep to 12 along with cross-curricular
initiatives.
There will be more information to come over this year as the
school works towards an implementation plan for this.
Progress reports and parent teacher interviews
Progress reports are being written and will be posted out this
week. Please note the column, which indicates whether your
child’s teacher requires an interview or not. It would be great
to see all parents attending these
sessions. There will be
more information about Parent Teacher interviews over the
next week or two.
Attendance
Kelli Jacobsen
I would like to remind everyone of the importance of meeting
an 80% attendance rate for all classes. Obviously the more a Assistant Principal
student is absent, the higher the chances they cannot catch
up on work missed. If you know your child is going to be
absent, please contact the office, but also the Year Level
Coordinator so they can negotiate with you the work that
needs to be completed, or what work will be missed.
COLLEGE CALENDAR — MARCH-APRIL 2015
Fri 13 Mar ………….………………..…Yr 6 Halogen (Melbourne)
Tues 17 Mar …………………………... Hume Swimming Carnival
Fri 20 Mar ……….…….................... Yr 6 Star Six 5.45am-8.30pm approx.
Fri 20 Mar ………….………………….. Yr 11 Outdoor/Rec Mt. Buffalo Climbing
Mon 23 Mar …………………….………Yr 9 Abseiling/Caving Mt. Buffalo
Mon 23-27 Mar ………………………..Apollo Bay Exchange
Tues 24 Mar …………………………… O&M Sport Yrs 7-8
Thur 26 Mar ……….........................Celebration of Success Assembly 9.00am-10.00am.
Thurs 26 Mar …………………………..O&M Sport Yrs 9-12
Thurs 26 Mar ……………………….....Yrs 10-12 Parent/Teacher Interviews - 3.30pm—5.30pm
Fri 27 Mar ………................... Last day of Term 2.30pm finish
Tues 14 Apr ………………………...…..Ski Information Night—7.30 school library
Tues 14 Apr ………………………………Yrs 7-9 Parent/Teacher Interviews—3.30pm—5.30pm
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CAMP REFLECTIONS………………..
I learnt more about teamwork, friendship and learning…………...Marco Vear 7C
To work as a team you need patience and that’s something I got better at…………..Arnika Filippi 7C
I liked free time because it gave me a chance to learn things about other people I didn’t know………….Lewis Wood 7C
We did canoeing at freezing cold temperatures. We played multiple games and it was hilarious and fun.…….Trent Cassidy 7C
We had to learn how to paddle (which my partner was horrible at) and we played a couple of fun games….Emily Lelean 7C
I also learnt that respect and co-operation play a big part in everyday life. Canoeing was a big highlight…..Zoe Grayson 7C
We went on a cruise and on a hike, went bike riding, canoeing and we did a few night activities…. Oliver English 7C
For me the best part of the camp I think would have to be the game of Fox Holes on the beach…………….Lachlan Bevan 7C
Jason Reid, Cathy McGowan MP & Jean Olley, Principal.
Cathy McGowan MP meets our secondary and primary school leaders
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Health Corner
with Adolescent Health Nurse
older adults, an ongoing visitation program is most effective.
An ongoing series of visits allows the understanding and trust
to develop which are essential for a real connection between
Rosemary Bunge
people of any age.
Bright P-12 College
Monday/Thursday
The rewards are too many to mention but include community
connections, building of self-esteem for both the adolescent
and the elderly person, career information, the learning of
empathy, increased respect both ways, life skills, learning for
Pilot community service visits to Hawthorn Village.
This term we have commenced regular visits to Hawthorn
Village for students to have the opportunity to get to know
some of the seniors of our community and vice versa. So
much wisdom and knowledge can be lost if we don’t get
involved with our elderly so we are working at making sure
this doesn’t happen.
The group of year 10 girls (hopefully we might get some boys
in future) started with a session at school about what to
expect and planning for our visits. On their initial visit to
all, and great community action to note on resumes.
The students have represented themselves, their family and
the college in a very positive way. The interaction between
young and old has been very genuine and interesting to
observe. I hope that some of the students will be inspired to
continue visiting even when our official school visits come to
an end.
Cheers Rosemary J
Thought for the week: Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a
work of art.
Hawthorn Village they were given a very informative talk from
NUM Vicky Southgate about careers in aged care and how
Hawthorn Village runs, followed by a tour of the facility. In the
following visits they have spent time with the residents on a
Thursday afternoon joining them in activity sessions, including
bingo and teaching them how to use the Wii. Students will
continue to visit each Thursday as part of their community
development and continue to support the residents with their
activity sessions. While a single visit to a nursing home is a
valuable experience for students and will brighten the day for
Year 10 students: Chloe Edyvean, Melanie Grossman,
Meg Berlowitz, Megan Hood, Lauren O’Shea and Clara Williams.
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BRIGHT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
REGISTRATION NIGHT:
Bright Football Club Oval,
from 4.30 to 6.00pm, Thursday 12th March.
MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Under 14s
Under 16s
Under 12s
$75 per player
$75 per player
$65 per player
REQUIRED PAPERWORK:
1) 2015 Player Medical Form
2) Code of Conduct Form
3) Worksafe Victorian Country League Form (NB: This form only required for players
registering to play with the Bright Junior Football Club for the first time).
Copies of these forms will be made available for collection from the Bright P-12 College office or from Jill at the Bendigo
Bank along with a Worksafe Victorian Country League Form which must be completed for players who will be playing
with the Bright Junior Football Club for the first time.
An Eftpos machine will be available on the night for those wanting to pay by card.
Alpine Cycling Club is hosting the National
Mountain Bike Championships from 12 – 15
March. Riders, including Australia’s best, will be
travelling from across the country to race here in
Bright. We are still looking for volunteers to help
run this massive event. No special skills are
required to marshal. We are also seeking people
who are happy to drive shuttles for downhill
racers and if you happen to be social media savvy there are opportunities to work with our fast
paced media guru. Everyone is welcome to
come on down to watch, but if you can help out
email
[email protected].
All volunteers who sign up before the event will
receive a limited edition crew t-shirt and lunch.
Next week I will be attending the Annual Flight Camp for
girls, located at the Air Force base in Sale.
For the duration of the week I will be experiencing what it is
like to be a pilot in the Australian Air Force with 11 other
girls.
I will be participating in flight and gun simulation activities as
well as experiencing the usual routine of a pilot’s life in the
Air Force.
This opportunity will give me the information I require in
order to pursue a career in Air Force Aviation.
Bek Lebish—Year 12 student
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Celebrating Japanese Girls’ Day
Festival
To celebrate Japanese Girls’ Day Festival the Prep F and Prep P students enjoyed making ‘Hinadolls’ during their
Language Immersion Program. Sensei Keiko Sanderink and Year 11 student Minori dressed in traditional Japanese
Summer Kiminos for the session.
HOME STAY NEEDED
Bright P12 College is currently looking for families
that may be interested in hosting this year’s
Japanese language assistant.
Yuriko Matsumura, a 21 year old university student
will be arriving late April and will stay until the end
of November. She will pay $100 per week to cover
any costs. If you are, or know of anyone who may
be interested, please contact John Henstridge.
Phone 57551166,
or email- [email protected]
REGISTER NOW ON OUR WEBSITE http://www.brightfunrun.com.au/
Payments
may be made to the College via the Office, by telephone or by BPay. To utilise the
College BPAY facility, please refer to the Biller Code and Customer Reference Number located at the
bottom of your family statement. If you require further information, please contact the Office.
*Please indicate on all permission/payment forms that you have paid by BPAY.
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M U S I C A L N OT E S
Choirs
The P-2 and the 3-6 Choir have started rehearsing for 2015.
New SECONDARY Instrumental Students
For students in the secondary area the cost of lessons this The P-2 Choir will rehearse each Tuesday at lunchtime. The 3
year is free for learning the Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, -6 Choir will rehearse each Thursday lunchtime. Please
Euphonium, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet and for some Guitar encourage your child to get involved. There are no costs
students. The only costs involved will be for the purchase of
any required equipment. If you are hiring an instrument involved and it is a great way for a young child to learn about
from the school this ends up costing each family $6.00 being part of a musical ensemble. I would like to have a comper week, which is a bargain! Make the most of this great mitment from the students involved in these groups for a full
year. Please discuss this with your child if they are planning
opportunity and contact Mr Campbell for further details.
to become involved. A note has been sent out recently to all
DON’T BE SHY! IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MUSIC TALK TO MR the Choir students about their commitment to attend
rehearsals regularly. Could these notes be returned to school
CAMPBELL
as soon as possible please.
Drum Lessons- Rudi Katterl
Due to Ray Robertson leaving the Bright area, Rudi Katterl
will now be teaching at Bright P-12 College. He is in the
process of calling parents and students with the details of
when lessons will be occurring. If you are interested in
learning the drums please contact Mr Campbell at school.
Rudi will begin teaching the drums in Term 2 of 2015. Sorry
for any inconvenience.
Piano Jill Chalwell
(03) 5750 1008, 0419008454
Harmony Day Performance
On Saturday the 21st of March, students from Bright P-12
College will be involved in a performance as part of Harmony
Day. Harmony Day is a day when we celebrate Australia’s
cultural diversity. It is also about inclusiveness, respect and a
sense of belonging for everyone.
The students taking part in this performance will be the P-2
Choir, 3-6 Choir and the Concert Band.
This performance will take place at the Bright Soundshell
from 10.00am-10.30am. Students will need to be dressed in
school uniform for this concert.
Notes in regards to this concert have been handed out to the
students involved. Please return these notes ASAP.
Guitar Howard Kovesy
0432547477
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Snowline Hotel in Harrietville are recommencing their Open Mic Night
DATE—SUNDAY MARCH 22ND
TIME— 5.00PM
ALL WELCOME. Enquiries contact— Joe Davis on 0425 781 893
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Ovens & Mitta Swimming Sports
Primary Report
The Ovens & Mitta Swimming Sports held on the 24th of February
was very successful for Bright P-12 College. We had plenty of
students go and swim in Wangaratta. Everybody swam really well
and personal best times were made.
On Wednesday the 4th of March these kids will go to Shepparton.
Charlotte Caling in 50m Freestyle,
Mikka Paulsen in 50m Freestyle
Mia Lynch in 50m Freestyle
Callum Smith in 50m Freestyle & Breaststroke
Josh Paul in 50m Freestyle
Maddie Hewitt in 50m Freestyle & Butterfly
Ben Hausser in 50m Backstroke & Breaststroke
Josh Jones in 50m Butterfly and Breaststroke
Yannick Paulsen 50m Butterfly
9/10 girls relay, Charlotte Caling, Mackenzie Lynch, Lara Lock &
Zara Boynton
9/10 Boys Relay, Harrison Hewitt, Yannick Paulsen, Owen Pywell &
Callum Smith
11 Boys Relay, Riley M, Mikka Paulsen, Austen Hargreaves & Josh
Jones
Good luck to all the swimmers in Shepparton.
By Ben Hausser & Maddie Hewitt in 5/6 Nugent
Bright P-12 College
Snowsports Programs
Programs — 5 day & 10 day

Costs
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Dates
Parent Information
Evening - Tuesday
14th April, 2015
Bright College Snowsports

Charter

Membership
College Library from
7:30pm
Team -
2nd Hand Snow Gear Sale
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Registrations Friday 22nd May
3:00pm – 7:00pm

Sale—Saturday 23rd May 9:00am
– 12:00pm
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Hume Region Swimming Sports—Primary Report
On Wednesday the 4th of March the students who qualified from the Ovens & Mitta swimming carnival went to Shepparton
to compete in the Hume Region Swimming Sports. It was an early start leaving Bright at 7:30am to get there in time.
Everyone swam really well both individual and relay events. Congratulations to Josh Jones who will go on to swim the 50m
Breaststroke at the State Championships in Melbourne. Well done to everyone and thankyou to the parents for driving us.
By Ben Hausser
Front L-R, MacKenzie Lynch, Lara Lock, Harrison Hewitt, Joshua Jones, Callum Smith, Charlotte Caling
Back Row L-R, Maddison Hewitt, Yannick Paulsen, Benjamin Hausser, Mia Lynch and Joshua Paul.
OVENS & MITTA SECONDARY SWIMMING SPORT TEAM
Max Brotto, Marco Vear (front), Clyde English,
Emma Allemand, Nicola Smith (front), Jack English.
On Wednesday 4th March, a group of students from the college travelled to the Wodonga Waves pool to compete in the O&M
swimming carnival. The day consisted of great results for our school, and a fantastic effort from all of our competitors!
For the whole day’s event, the age group champions consisted of 6 students from Bright P-12!! What a great effort from all!! The age
champions were—13 yrs—Marco Vear & Nicola Smith, 16 yrs—Clyde English & Emma Allemand, 17 yrs—Max Brotto, 20 yrs Jack English.
A fantastic effort from everyone who competed on the day!
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SAYONARA, MINORI
HELLO I’m MINORI in Yr 11. I’m a rotary exchange student so much for talking to me, thank you so much for telling me
and I have already been here for nearly a year. Finally I’m lots of funny things, thank you for spending time with me.
going back to Japan, to my home in SASEBO.
These things always made me happy. And I got a lots of
I have done lots of trips, like Northern Territory, NSW, South memories with them, I never forget. Anyway I would love to
Australia, also I visited Melbourne several times (one of that thank for students and teachers of Bright P-12 College,
was city experience with Yr 11s,). I loved to climb up Sydney probably some people know I couldn’t speak English very well
Harbour Bridge, it was awesome experience. I cannot tell you
all of events which I have done, but I had new experiences (maybe still is!). So I want to tell everyone, I’m sorry about my
like hiking, swimming in the river and getting friends in bad English.
Australia.
I’m really sad to leave here, definitely I will miss Australia,
Bright and everyone that I have ever met. I hope I can see you
I was surprised when I came school first time because guys again one day, so please don’t forget me:D
everything is different. First my school is girls’ high school, I
was surprised one thing which we have to wear a hat, I like SEE YOU LATER!
sitting and having lunch with friends’ group and I like chatting THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
with classmates. I love being this school and I’m really glad to
meet my lovely friends. I want to say ‘thank you’ for Lots of love
everyone, especially Yr 11s, my friends’ group and MINORI YAMADA
teachers! Thank you so much for having me for a year, thank
you so much for helping and teaching me English, thank you
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Year 9 Outdoor Education half day kayaking trip
On Monday the 23rd, the year 9 Outdoor Education class broke into
two groups and the first group set off bright and early and the second
group in the afternoon for thier first trip of the year down the Ovens
River. With lots of positive energy from all students, our trip began
with a relaxing paddle down the river. The weather was ideal for a day
on the water with perfect sunshine conditions, and at times maybe a
little too hot! With the water conditions being very low, this entailed us
having to get out of our kayaks in certain parts and having to walk.
The trip was in all a great experience for the students as they learnt
different stroke techniques, and going down river rapids. Students
also experienced ‘The Slide of Death’ where they participated in a
slide down a hill into the water, this was a hit for the students and for
some it was a step out of their comfort zone. Students along the way
also participated in some fun on water games, followed by a stop on
the bank for lunch.
Year 11 Outdoor Recreation Trip
On Tuesday the 24th, the year 11 Vet Outdoor Recreation students set off for a long trip to Eildon to participate in
their first trip for the year kayaking. The day started off with a few rescue drills, and not long after that we were on
the water. As we paddled down the river, the group was split up into pairs and had to run a game on water for
everyone to participate in. These games were all a stand out, and many people ended up in the freezing cold water
for a fresh swim. Whilst going down the river, we came across a few rapids that required persistence to stay on the
kayaks whilst going down.
In the evening, we set off to the dam wall to watch the sun set and also a few fun activities, where students had the
challenge of running up a wall, a hill with rocks, then finally a stair run. Lots of persistence was needed for this
activity and it saw students very eager to beat the last record, with Max Brotto taking out the record for running up a
wall bare footed. On the way out, students had the challenge to run across the bridge which was over 1KM long;
they soon found it was longer than they thought.
When we arrived back to camp, the group sat around the fire listening to each other’s stories and not long after set
off to bed for a much needed good night’s sleep. The next morning we were up bright and early. We then got to our
designated play area on a rapid where the group had the chance to ‘surf’ on the rapids. This saw many people
come out of their kayaks a few times, but especially Will Stevenson-Vissers, who seemed to prefer to fall in the
water more than stay on his kayak. Each student showed persistence in the challenging activity of surfing and all
were able to do it in the end. This was a great experience for the students and it seemed to be a trip they very much
enjoyed.
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The library is open every alternate day for primary and secondary
students during the second half of lunchtime. Now and then we have a
craft session for the primary students. As the photos show they are as
busy as bees making ‘secret boxes’ out of old video covers.
The current library window display is looking very colourful with art and
textile creations from Year 8 and Years 5 & 6 students. Drop by and check
it out.
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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JUNE-JULY 2015
EXPERIENCE ANOTHER CULTURE, MAKE NEW FRIENDS
IMPROVE YOUR LANGUAGE STUDIES AT HOME
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation that is registered with all state and territory Departments of Education around Australia and with the Ministry of Education in NZ. We are the first and only
secondary exchange organisation in Australia and New Zealand to be certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management
System) and we ensure the highest standards of care and support to our participants.
In June-July 2015 we will be receiving exchange students from Austria, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland and Sweden. Our new arrivals will live with a host family and attend a local school
for 2 or 10 months. As we plan for their arrival, we are looking for host families across Australia to welcome these
students into their home.
Visit www.studentexchange.org.au/host-a-student
or call 1300 135 331 for more information
Huge day at Brighter Days market and music festival!
Last Saturday we had a big, busy team of fantastic volunteers at the market from 8am-1pm
and the music festival from 5pm-10.30pm. We cooked up and sold over 300 egg and bacon
rolls and 400 sausages in bread!
What a great fundraiser for our school while enjoying a great charity event.
Thanks to Fi Forbes, Ross Grant, Chris Blazek, Leah Berlowitz, Lili & Max Walton, Lisa Flew, Kath Lock, Justine Caling, Travis,
Jenny Corser, Clare Wood, Shannon Crawley, Matilda Manning, Gil Paulsen, Katrina Ciolli, Anne Heuperman, Simon Head,
Brett Lidbury, Mandy Ditcham, Roshelle Harrison, Kerry & Andrew Manning, Sally Kellet, Kathryn Elliot, Regina
Vissers, Michelle & Allan Sharpe.
The next market on the 21st March so please think about volunteering and giving some of these above regular helpers a
market off!
MARKET ROSTER
Wendy
March 21st
Year 6
April 18th
Year 11
FUN RUN April
Year 5
May 16th
Year 10
Library window display
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COOLAIR
Music
News
REFRIGERATION
Gala Day
On Gala
Day the
Installation, service and repair
or fridges,
Concert Band
freezers, air conditioning,
played
at the clock
cool rooms & mechanical
services
tower in the
morning from 9am.
LEIGH JONES
They performed
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Carolyn Moore
Ph: 5750 1505, 0417 571 362
 all IT hardware/software support
Information Technology & Telecommunication
Services
 computer sales, repairs and training
Ian Young
 IT Network engineering and support
 Project Management
m 0417567438
 Telecommunication Engineering services
p 0357501527
e [email protected]
www.alpineit.com.au
NEW Karate
Club—ASSK Alpine
Shotokan Karate
Training at the Freeburgh Hall
Wednesdays 78:30pm & Saturdays 9-10:30am
Traditional Karate for fitness & self defence
No previous experience required, all fitness levels welcome.
Currently class are open to students aged 12years and above.
ADULT EDUCATION CLOSING
DOWN SALE
1 X Nexus 9 Androi Tablet, WiFi, no sim card—Brand
New! Purchased for $479 and selling for $300.
2 x Desktop computers + USB mouse and keyboard, has Windows 7 Enterprise, 250gb, 15” flat screen, 4gb
RAM.—$150 each (with computer desk, $100 without).
Contact: Franki Walsh on 0427 688 528
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Certified Practising Accountant
& Registered Tax Agent
Please phone for an appointment
5755 5105 Mobile: 0409 162 245
Shop 6, 2 Star Road, Bright
Alpine Building
Permits & Consultants
For prompt, reliable and efficient building permits and inspections
 Bushfire management advice, reports
 State-wide building permit service
 Regulatory building advice
 Owner builder advice and permits
 Pre-purchase inspections
 Fire and life safety reports
Call Phil, Glenn and the team: 035755 1589
8.30 am – 5.30 pm Mon-Fri
Shop 4, 1a Camp Street, Bright
E: [email protected]
FOR ALL YOUR
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5750 1977
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a skin care system researched and developed by The International Dermal Institute
Alpine Shinkyokushin
Karate Club
For Martial Arts training,
physical fitness, skill,
stamina, coordination,
discipline, self defence
& fun
Ages: 5 years & upwards
Classes: Tuesday & Thursday
For more information call into
12B Barnard Street, Bright
Ph: (03) 5750 1777
www.bangtoyshop.com.au
our Porepunkah Dojo (training hall) or ring:
Sempai SUE TEXLER 0421562248
www.alpinedojo.com
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