Frawley Road, Hallam, Victoria 3803(PO Box 5031, Hallam, Victoria 3803)

P: 9703 1266 F: 9796 4727E: hallam.senior.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au

In This Issue: 2 ‣ Farewell to the class of 2012

3 ‣ 2012 Sports Awards

‣ AFL Sports Ready Applications Now Open

4 ‣ 3 for 3

‣ Basketball News

‣ Building & Construction

‣ Course confirmation sessions for current Year 11 students

5 ‣ VCE Unit 4 Examination arrangements and information

‣ Important Notice: Netbook Recall

‣ Attention Year 12 Students With VTAC Applications

6 ‣ Salvation Army Christmas Food & Toy Appeal

Not Returning in 2013As the school year moves into the final term, preparations are

beginning for 2013.

If any students not returning to Hallam in 2013 have uniform or books they would like to donate to the Student Health & Wellbeing Program they

would be gratefully accepted.

Donations can be dropped off at the main office.

Thank you very much from Julia, Tahlia & Amara, Social Workers, Health &

Wellbeing Team

Respect • Relationships • Responsibility

College NewsletterEdition 8

2nd November 2012

Dear Parents Guardians and StudentsExiting Year 12 StudentsThe College has now said farewell to Year 12 students with an assembly featuring a number of student performances and speeches. Our students were very thoughtful and reflective in their messages to the student body. The assembly was a really lovely occasion celebrating their time here at Hallam Senior College.

All Year 12 students were invited to attend our now famous Carnival Day. This year's theme was 'Old School - 60s, 70s and 80s). Students and staff looked the part with a Fancy Dress competition, photo booth, pancake breakfast and they ended the day with Slime Time.

The Staff at Hallam Senior College are extremely proud of the way our Year 12 Students have celebrated the end of their secondary education.

Year 12 students are to be congratulated on completing their year. They are a very fine group of young people. I wish them all the best for their exams, their further study or transition into work. Students are encouraged to come to school and catch up with their teachers prior to exams and then, once the results come out.

Any student who continues to require assistance with the transition to further study or work can also access the Careers staff at school.

ALL completing VCE and VCAL students are invited to come to school on 20th December to collect their official certificates from VCAA.

Course Confirmation for year 11 students going into year 12 Is scheduled for 13th and 14th December.

Year 10 and 11 ExamsCould parents please note that exams for year 10 and 11 begin 16th November.

Transition ProgramAll students enrolled for 2013 are expected to attend the Transition Program for their 2013 year level.

For 2013 Year 10 students this is a two day program on 6th & 7th December.For 2013 Year 11 and 12 students, this is a two week program and begins on 26th November.

Students who do not attend Transition without advising the school of very special circumstances that may prevent them from attending may have their names removed from classes for 2013.

Anne Martin,Principal

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Farewell to the class of 2012 The College said farewell to Year 12 students last week with an assembly featuring a number of speeches and student performances.

It was followed up with our now famous Carnival Day on Wednesday 24th Oct.

This year's theme was 'Old School - 60s, 70s and 80s). Students and staff looked the part with a Fancy Dress competition, photo booth, pancake breakfast and they ended the day with Slime Time.

The Staff at Hallam Senior College are extremely proud of the way our Year 12 Students have celebrated the end of their secondary education. Year 12 students are to be congratulated on completing their year. They are a very fine group of young people.

We wish them all the best for their exams, their further study or transition into work.

Students are encouraged to come to school and catch up with their teachers prior to exams and then, once the results come out.

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Students and Staff were joined by representatives of various sporting bodies and celebrated what has been another outstanding year for the program and Hallam Senior College.

Guest speaker, Chris Anstey*, opened the night with some insight into seizing opportunities and what it takes to be successful in a sporting environment, and more importantly how those attributes can be transferred into other areas of life.

*Chris is a former Australian professional basketball player and the head coach of the Melbourne Tigers. His playing career included stints in the NBA, Russia and Spain)

Congratulations to the students who received the following sporting accolades for 2012.

Sportsperson of the Year AwardFor Commitment & Performance (Male & Female)Simon Reed & Chloe McMillan

Best & Fairest Awards

Touch FootballTouch Football Perpetual Plate - Male: Pride Petterson-RobatiThe ‘ Ali Tuai Perpetual Plate’ - Female: Chloe McMillan

Football (Soccer)Male Footballer of the Year: Sajad MohammadiFemale Footballer of the Year: Cindy Lopez

Coaches Awards - Senior Boys: Elias SalimiCoaches Awards - Senior Girls: Chelsie SelleckCoaches Awards - Intermediate Boys: Nathan Mackie

Rugby LeagueThe ‘Melbourne Storm Development’ Cup -Best and Fairest: Francis Tualau

The ‘Victorian Rugby League Cup’ Best and Fairest -Intermediate Male: Simon Brittain-Snowden

Coaches Award - Senior: Samuela RasakeCoaches Award - Intermediate: Robert Aratangi

CricketCricketer of the Year - Male: Clayton McCartneyCricketer of the Year - Female: Rachael Hunt

BasketballDandenong Rangers Trophy for Best and Fairest -Male: Simon ReedFemale: Samara Griffi ths

Hallam Senior College Development Cup for Best and Fairest - Intermediate Male: Sheldon Tyler

Coaches Award - Senior Boys: Joel BinzerCoaches Award - Senior Girls: Ashleigh Tansey

Australian Rules FootballThe ‘Darren Flanigan’ Cup for Best and Fairest -Male: Matthew RennieBest and Fairest - Female: Ellie Blackburn

The ‘Tom Gillies Award’ for Best and Fairest -Intermediate Male: Troy Toussaint

Coaches Awards - Senior Boys: Luke O’BrienCoaches Awards - Senior Girls: Shannon McGregorCoaches Awards - Intermediate Boys: Chris Pitsos

2012 Sports AwardsOn Monday 22nd October, the Hallam Senior College held its annual Sports Awards Night.

Applications Now OpenInterested in joining the Hallam Sports Academy Team in 2013?Get off the bench & Kick start your career

Details: ✓ 12 month traineeship ✓ Earn while you learn ✓ Cert. III in Sport & Recreation ✓ Various other benefi ts

Contact: Jamie Fardell P: 9703 1266 fardell.jamie.e@edumail.vic.gov.au Register and apply through the AFL Sportsready website.

Applications close: Friday 23rd NovemberFor more Information on traineeships visit: www.afl sportsready.com.au

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3 for 3The Senior girls cricket team won their 3rd state title in a row on Tuesday 16th October.

Our semi final was against Bendigo SSC. We lost the toss and were put into bat. We finished 4 for 117 off our allotted 20 overs. Rachael Hunt top scored 45, playing some great leg side shots. Bendigo finished 4 for 87 off their 20 overs. Best of the bowlers were Rachael with 2 for 13 off 4 overs and Chloe McMillan who went for only 8 runs off her 4 overs.

This win saw us play against Emmanual College for the title.

We won the toss and elected to bowl first and quickly had them in trouble, dismissing their top 5 bats for a combined total of 18 runs. Their middle order rallied to get them a total they could defend and we got the last wicket in the 17th over to keep them to 64 runs.

Best of the bowlers were Rachael- 2 for 6 off 4 overs, Chloe- 3 for 13 off 3 overs & Ellie Blackburn 2 for 4 off 2 overs.

The Hallam girls were sensational in the field, cutting off or chasing down many shots & holding their catches. We were in early trouble losing 2 wickets then Rachael & Kirsten McLeod steadied the innings.

Emmanuel had several good bowlers who bowled very good line and length to keep us under constant pressure. Kirsten went out when our score was 36 and this bought Ellie to the crease. Ellie (15no) and Rachael (19no) saw us home with 4 overs to go.

This completes a fantastic year for both the AFL girls and girls cricket teams;

Both undefeated for the past 3 years and State Champions.

The team was: Chloe McMillan, Ellie Blackburn, Rachael Hunt, Cherie Tamanalevu, Cassandra Meads, Danielle Hardiman, Kirsten McLeod, Brittany Read, Corey Pendry, Skye Day, Kiah Laughlin Glen and Karly Tapner.

Congratulations to everyone involved.

Basketball NewsThe Intermediate boys and girls basketball teams recently played 3 to decide the Southern Zone Champions for 2012.

The girls faced off against three very good sports schools; Westernport, Frankston and Mentone Girls

The girls lost by 10 points in their first game to the eventual winner, Mentone. They lost by a point to Westernport and managed to beat Frankston by 20 points in the final game. They have now finished the season as the best placed Hallam Girls team in the history of the program.

The boys had a danger game in round one against the powerful Melbourne High but ran out narrow winners by two points.

The final two games against Hampton Park and Rosebud saw the boys have comfortable wins.

The boys now progress to the State Final on November 27th hoping to emulate the team of 2009 who were our last State basketball champions.

Parents of students progressing to Year 12 in 2013 are invited to attend a course confirmation interview with their sub school leading teacher on Wednesday 14/11 between 1pm & 8pm.

Please contact your child's Sub School Engagement Officer for an interview time.

Parents of students who require a change to their course for 2013 will be contacted for an interview with their sub school leading teacher to be held on Thursday 15/11/12 between 1pm and 8pm.

Careers teachers will be available on both nights.

Bernadette Bowling, Assistant Principal

Course confirmation sessions for current Year 11 students

Building & ConstructionSome of the magnificent projects accomplished by our students VET Building & Construction.

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VCE Unit 4 Examination arrangements and informationThese exams are administered by the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA). In order to ensure fairness to all students there are strict rules and regulations that VCAA apply to these exams. Students and schools across the state must abide by the same rules.

Failure to abide by these rules can result in individual students not receiving a score for their examination(s), groups of students / studies receiving a derived score for their exams and /or students being moved to another examination centre.

Frequently asked questions:

What if I am sick on the day of the exam? If you are sick you are still required to attend and (possibly) attempt the exam. The examination supervisors can complete a Derived Examination Score (DES) application explaining your symptoms. In order to do this you must be at the examination centre. You will also need to provide a medical certificate. If the application is approved VCAA will calculate a score based on your GAT results.

What if I am running late? Call the school as soon as possible. Arrangements can be made to make sure you arrive for the exam. You may be eligible to be given an extension of time if the exam supervisors and school principal agree that your reasons for being late are serious and unavoidable. Sleeping in or forgetting the date and time are not valid excuses! Call the school as soon as you realise you will be late.

When should I arrive at school for an exam? Arrive at least 30mins prior to the start of the exam. Be at the exam room at least 20mins before the start of reading time.

What if something happens during the exam period that makes it difficult for me to do my best? eg Death in the family, extreme personal hardship etc. Call the school as soon as possible. An emergency Special Examination Arrangements (SEA’s) or Derived Examination Score (DES) application can be completed and you may be eligible for your circumstances to be taken into consideration by VCAA. In these cases some additional evidence may be required.

What can I take into the exam? See below

YES✓ Basic stationery – pens, pencils, eraser, sharpener, ruler✓ Clear water bottle – water only✓ Clear Plastic pocket for stationery storage

NO✘ Liquid paper, Pencil case, School bags, handbags, ✘ Water bottle with label and / or filled with any other liquid that is

not water✘ Mobile phones, ipod, iphones, or any other electronic device.

Students found carrying any of these items (switched on or off) will be required to hand the items over to a VCAA representative. Items will be held by VCAA for up to 3 months. Students may also be required to seek legal representation and attend a disciplinary hearing at the VCAA offices.

OtherSome exams allow combinations of the following: • Dictionary,Boundreferencebook,calculator.Check with your subject teacher and your exam navigator to be sure.

If you have lost your exam navigator visit: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/pages/vce/exams/timetable.aspx

Important Notice: Netbook RecallStudents with Hallam Senior College netbooks are required to return them with battery charger and case to school by Friday 30 November.

All netbooks will be serviced and reimaged over the holidays and returned to you at the beginning of the 2013 school year in your English class.

Any damages/loss of your netbook needs to be reported to the IT office before the 23 November.

Although the same netbook will be returned to you all data will be erased as a result of the reimage process.

You MUST save all your data to your school Home Drive and/or your personal external drive prior to returning the netbook or it will be lost.

Students who do not return their netbook by the due date will lose their right to have a netbook in 2013 and be responsible for any replacement costs.

Room 35 will be set up as a collection point for returning netbooks during the first week of the Transition Program – November 26 to November 30.

Students wanting to return their netbook prior to November 26 may return them to the IT Office.

KEY POINTS:

✓ Save all your work on your netbook to your school Home Drive and/or your personal external drive.

✓ Report any existing damage or loss to the IT Office by 23 November.

✓ Return your netbook, battery charger and case to the school by Friday 30 November.

✓ Your netbook will be returned to you in your English class at the beginning of the 2013 school year.

✓ If you do not return your netbook by the due date you will lose the right to have a netbook in 2013 and charged for replacement costs.

Attention Year 12 Students With VTAC ApplicationsRESULTS: Online (VTAC User Account): 17 DecemberPost: 18 December

CHANGE OF PREFERENCE: Open until 12 noon 24 December

Support from Careers Office 17 – 21 December; also from institutions (see recent mail out to all year 12 students)

OFFERS: Round 1: Online: (VTAC User Account )17 JanuaryPost: 18 January

Email Mrs Batt: batt.deborah.a@edumail.vic.gov.au for support at this time, include your current phone number so that you can be contacted to discuss your situation.

Round 2: Online: (VTAC User Account) 6 February Post 7 February

To be considered for offers you must have paid your course application processing fee prior to 24 December (2pm).

For further advice in February 2013 contact Mrs Batt at the College on 9703 1266

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Edition 8: 2nd November 2012

Important Dates6 Nov Melbourne Cup Holiday12 Nov Yr 12 exams Begin16 Nov Yr 10 & 11 exams begin26 Nov Transition Week 1 begins

3 Dec Transition Week 2 begins6-7 Dec Yr 9 to Yr 10 Transition17 Dec VCE & ATAR Results available online19 Dec Awards Presentation Night20 Dec Yr 10 & 11 Reports available for

collection20 Dec Yr 12 VCAA Reports available21 Dec Office Closes for 2012

Dates correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice More information is made available on the College's website as dates are confirmed

Please see www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au or call 9703 1266 for more information

End of Year Exam Timetables

VCE Unit 3/4 & VCE VET 3/4 exam times can be found on the VCAA

website: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/pages/vce/exams/timetable.

aspx?&Redirect=1#H2N1000B

Year 10 & 11 exam timetables can be found on the College's website:http://www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au

Salvation Army Christmas Food & Toy AppealHallam Senior College will be participating in the Salvation Army Christmas Food & Toy appeal this year.

We are hoping to be able to provide less fortunate children and families a brighter summer and Christmas by assisting with this appeal. It is really simple. WE SPREAD THE WORD! Any donations from staff & students are graciously accepted and there is a box in the main staffroom where goods can be left. The appeal will run until 7th December, 2012. Suggestions for donations include:

FOOD✓ Non-perishable food items✓ Food items with long expiry dates✓ It is preferred that ‘no-name’ brands be avoided✓ Tinned foods (fruit, vegetables, soup, spaghetti, baked beans,

fish, pre-canned meals)✓ Beverages (UHT milk, milo, quik, cordial, soft drink, long-life

juice)✓ Cereals & carbohydrates (breakfast cereal, muesli, two-minute

noodles, pasta packs, pasta sauce, rice, muesli bars)✓ Treats (chocolate, lollies, sweet & savoury biscuits, potato

chips, fruit cups, jelly)✓ Extras for Christmas (bonbons, santa sacks, Christmas

puddings, long-life custard)

TOYS✓ Gift vouchers✓ Clothing (including accessories, shoes, socks, caps)✓ Outdoor/Sporting equipment (kites, bat & ball games, beach

towels, sunglasses, boards, netballs, footballs, cricket sets, tennis racquets)

✓ Hair & Beauty (make-up, beauty cases, perfume/aftershave, hair dryers, jewellery, toiletry bags, toiletries)

✓ Miscellaneous (CD’s, DVD’s, Lego, puzzles, games, bags, books, diaries, art & craft packs, toy cars

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact anyone in the Social Work Office.

We thank you for your support and assistance.