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SECONDARYC O L L E G E

DATE: MONDAY 15TH MARCH 2019

We value: Achievement, Respect, Commitment, Community

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Air Show PAGE 17

Year 7 Camp PAGE 14 Year 12 Camp PAGE 8

Principal Team Report

Deb Gentle Rob MonkAshti Mullen Rebecca Williams

The Bunyip State Forest fires have had a devastating impact on some members of our community. Families in Tynong, Tynong North, Tonimbuk, Maryknoll, Garfield North, Bunyip North, Longwarry North and Labertouche have lost property, stock and in some cases their homes.

Thankfully, there has been no loss of life, this is largely due to the great work of the CFA, Police and the fact that so many people took the decision to evacuate at the right time.

We are working with families to support students with practical and personal assistance.

PROGRESS REPORTSThe first Progress Reports for 2019 are now available. These regular reports are an easy way of basing a conversation with students about their learning progress. It is most helpful when parents have these conversations with your children. Focus on areas where your child is doing well and areas for improvement. For example if your child has tasks not submitted for a subject, get on to Moodle and see what needs to be done. If you are not sure or if your child needs further support, then please contact the teacher to discuss how you and the teacher can work together to support your child.

We look forward to the end of term Parent/Student/Teacher meetings when you can meet your child’s teachers and raise any concerns.

The learning partnership between parents, students and teachers requires regular communication.

NEW LEARNING CENTRE AND CAFETERIAThe additional shelter to the north of the cafeteria is now complete. Students now have a large outdoor area as well as the indoor cafeteria space. We will be working with students to plan more seating and to landscape the area.

INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS We are very pleased to be the recipients of an Inclusive Schools Grant. This grant is specifically targeted at providing facilities, which support students who have difficulty engaging at school. We are using the grant to build a much needed facility for our Integration Program. This will be a purpose built space including a classroom, kitchen, laundry and bathroom with disability access. We hope work will begin in Term 2 and be ready to use in Term 3.

DOCTORS IN SCHOOLSThis is proving to be a very successful service for our students. Dr Halimah from Central Clinic Warragul has begun running a clinic for our students on Tuesdays. Students can book appointments online via Sentral.

COMMUNITY EVENTSOur College life includes many community events.

16/3/19 VCAL Relay For Life

18/3/19 Student Leadership Assembly (9.00am)

19/3/19 DOVE Presentation to Drouin & District Community Bank Accelerated Pathways Program Information Evening (7.00pm)

20/3/19 Year 7 Immunisations

21/3/19 Shave For A Cure Free Dress Day & BBQ

2/4/19 DSC House Athletics Sports.

4 & 5/4/19 Parent/Student/Teacher meetings

I wish our VCAL students and staff all the best for a successful weekend running and walking the Relay For Life in Korumburra.

Finally congratulations again to the students who were recognised at the Celebration Assembly on 18/2 for the progress they made in 2018. We look forward inducting our 2019 Student Leaders at Monday's Leadership Assembly.

Deb Gentle Principal

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Aristotle.

College Council is seeking expressions of interest from parents and guardians who would like to join the

DSC Fundraising Committee For more information please contact the

Business Manager Josie O’Connor

2DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS

Opt Out Photo ConsentOpt Out Notice - Photographing, Filming and Recording Students

During the school year there are many occasions and events where staff may photograph, film or record students participating in school activities and events.

On 28 February, the Annual Opt Out Notice for Photographing, Filming and Recording Students and Use of Name and Student Work at Drouin Secondary College was emailed home to families. If we do not have your email on record, this Opt Out Notice was posted out.

If you have read this notice and are comfortable with the school using photos, video or recordings of your child and their name and student work as described above, you do not need to take any further action.

However, if you have decided that you DO NOT want images of your child to be collected or used by our school, please complete the Opt Out Notice and return it to the Communications and Publications Officer at the General Office. Only return this form if you DO NOT CONSENT.

Further information is available on the College website in the Drouin Secondary College Use of Name, Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy.

Parent/Student/Teacher MeetingsParent/Teacher/Student interviews will be occurring at the College at the following times:

Thursday 4th April 4.15 pm – 9pm& Friday 5th April 9am – 12pm

During the interview sessions the College does provide a crèche for young children to be looked after while you are meeting with teachers.

You will be able to book interviews via the Sentral Parent Portal from 9am Thursday 21 March by:

- Logging on to the Sentral parent portal: https://sentral.drouinsc.vic.edu.au/portal/login

- Once you are inside the parent portal, click on the “Parent Teacher Student Meetings” link which is across the top of the page or under the “Interviews” button.

- Select date and click times suitable for you.

The College has a priority to improve learning outcomes for all students in Years 7-12. This priority will not be achieved unless teachers, students and parents are working together. One way you can support the College in fulfilling this priority and more importantly support your child is to make sure you attend the Parent / Teacher / Student Meetings.

VCE STUDENTS

It is expected that all VCE students will make appointments to have interviews with their teachers. This interview time is critical to obtain individual feedback, discuss problem areas and strategies for improvement. Students will also get the opportunity to discuss issues of concern.

If you have queries please feel free to contact the College on 5625 1002.


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Celebration AssemblyCOMMUNITY AWARDSYEAR 8Jacob BennettSharni BooteTarilyn BottrellJack DohertyHannah FowlerTimothy HenschelJessica HickfordLachlan HogbenIsabella McEwanJayden McHaleAyden NarayanFrancis PastranaEmma SmithCharlotte SmithettTarryn StephensBrock WalshKieran Williams

YEAR 9Cameron AllenPhoebe AllgoodTiarnee BrowneyIsabelle FankhauserAva-Grace ForbesElla JohnstoneJamie KaweckiHayden KingCain LaylandJialin LiLola MalesShyan MitchellEllie MooreTamsyn PearsonLaura - Joan RobertsHannah SwetmanGrace ThorpeTaj Vass

YEAR 10Ned BainJacinta ChapmanKiara CollisTaylah CunninghamBrooke De RiterBrianna GavoryIsabelle HarveyCorey HeagneyShania LewisShontelle MalloyCamryn OlsenBelinda RobinsSine SaltZarkara SmithLeaya TampalineSophie WhiteShenaye Wood

YEAR 11Jessica Addis-ShawyerTanisha BorellaGemma BurkeNatalia DijkstraPiper HastingsLilly Henderson-CarberyRuby KellyChloe KirkmanMatthew Kouris

Thalia MitchellFreya PeckBailey PryorRuby SimpsonLauren SmithersXavier SwetmanCaitlyn WarrinerLauren Webb

YEAR 12Jade BakerJaryd KellyKasey MajorAlisha MajorTyson MurrayMaddison NashKate RinehartMaddi ShawRyan SimioniCody SimpsonStacey SmithCorey Taylor

COMMITMENT & RESPECT AWARDS

YEAR 8Chloe AchillesRylan BerrymanSharni BooteGabrielle DawsonJessica HickfordLachlan HogbenAllanah JagoeAlexandra KennedyIsabella McEwanAyden NarayanMadison PeckWillow PetrovAinsley PhillipsEmma SmithCharlotte SmithettTarryn StephensCaitlin ThomsonBrock WalshKieran Williams

YEAR 9Phoebe AllgoodMackenzie ColvinIsabelle FankhauserJazmine FitzgeraldAva-Grace ForbesAlice HorsburghElla JohnstoneJamie KaweckiHayden KingJialin LiLola MalesTahlia MarriottEllie MooreRachael PalmerTamsyn PearsonLaura - Joan RobertsGrace ThorpeIsla ThorpeTaj Vass

YEAR 10Kiara CollisTahlia Cousin

Taylah CunninghamJordan DeszczIsabelle HarveyShae HogbenLachlan JagoeShania LewisAshlea MurdicaCamryn OlsenSine SaltChloe SmartZarkara SmithLeaya TampalineSophie WhiteZoe Wright

YEAR 11Halle BraybonGemma BurkeAmelia DowniePiper HastingsLilly Henderson-CarberyRuby KellyChloe KirkmanMatthew KourisMaggie MillisThalia MitchellFreya PeckLauren SmithersXavier SwetmanEmily WarrenCaitlyn Warrinert

YEAR 12Renee DavidsonAsh HutchinsonKasey MajorAlisha MajorMaddison NashMaddi ShawJacob SimpsonStacey SmithHannah Van Wel

ATTENDANCE AWARDS

YEAR 8 Chloe AchillesBreeana AndrewsLauren AustenConor AverySidney AwtyRylan BerrymanSharni BooteTarilyn BottrellChloe BrowneyPatrick CarterWill ComberRyan DaveyDavid ForbesBen FortChelsea FowlerJacinta GordonBrycen GreenAbbey HeagneyTimothy HenschelJessica HickfordLachlan HogbenCam JenkinsLiam Kirkman

Toby KuitersSean MarshIsabella McEwanJayden McHaleKelly MillsAndrew MillsTasharni MurrayGemma NortonChloe Olivier-RowanTyler PaltridgeMaddy PeckTanisha PinksterPippa RonaldsonRose SalceStacey ShawEmma SmithCharlotte SmithettCharna Rae StephensAlexia StrahlBailey StuddCaitlin ThomsonBrock WalshDylan WardKasey WhiteKieran Williams

YEAR 9 Cam AllenPhoebe AllgoodEloise BeagleyBailey Bell-JankeConnor CarewWilliam CarterHarry ColvinKenz ColvinLauren ComberChristopher DistonChristian DownesAva-Grace ForbesMackenzie FortTrent FritzlaffKatrina GavoryAaron HallamConner HarveyJay HumphreyMo JafariJamie KaweckiHayden KingJacob KleevenKyle KruizingaCain LaylandJai LewisKalen Wittmer LiLola MalesRyan MaricShyan MitchellWade MurphyIsabel O'CallaghanPatrick OpieRachael PalmerShakira PearsonOwen PoldermanAnuj RanasingheLaura -Joan RobertsTim ScaneRiley SimpsonLachlan SpinksAshlee StoreyDeclan Thomas

Isla ThorpeKye ThorpeTaj VassHenry Wallace

YEAR 10Ryan ArdienteHayley Avery BondAaron BowerDaniel ChaplinJacinta ChapmanKaitlyn CheethamJoshua CheyneByron CrazeNael CremaElizabeth Dalton-SimonettaJordan DeszczEthan FryIsabelle HarveyShae HogbenBrittany HoueixCam JanssanManu JohnsonTaine JohnsonTameika KnightsKaiden LevingstonShontelle MalloyAshlea MurdicaAlex OlsenCamryn OlsenRenae RandallXavier RobertsSam SalceSine SaltZarkara SmithDaryl StoreyLeaya Tampaline

YEAR 11Billy AndrewsHayley BerryTanisha BorellaTaliah BrookerLachlan BrownGemma BurkeJordan CarterDaniel CarvossoDanielle CaseRussell ChaplinNicolene De VilliersRachael DistonAngus FarrarMaddison GougeAngus HalesPiper HastingsAndrew HobdayChloe KirkmanJoshua MaricRhiannon MarriottJosh MarriottKynon Massese-BrooksSophie McCabeJack McConvilleMaggie MillisThalia MitchellJacob OpieFreya PeckChantella PengellyBrandon PetersJoel Randall


Emily RolfeAimee SimpsonDanu SivasithamparamLauren SmithersRiley SmithettBailey StephensLasaro TuimateoTammy TurnerCaitlyn WarrinerLauren WebbZoe Young

YEAR 12Hannah AchillesLiam AnstisReece AsmusHarrison BoothJayden BrooksCade DeszczMikayla HallamJacob HermansenScott HicksLachlan HowellRyan JonesToby KaweckiCasey KurrleBraden LewisKrystal MurrayMaddison NashTannah O'BrienBrayden RidlerHannah RieschieckMaddi ShawRyan SimioniTyler SimpsonJacob SimpsonScott Simpson-BrewerJessica TaylorHannah Van WelEmily WaddellBailey WillcocksColby Wilson

2018 SPORT AWARDS

YEAR 11Maddie Shaw Represented the school in Swimming, Athletics, Volleyball, Netball, Basketball and led the Football side to the state finals. House Vice Captain.

Will Trewin 2nd Cross Country, 2nd school Athletics. Represented the school in Athletics, Football and Basketball

Jonah Serong Represented the school in Football, Cricket and Hockey. Led the Badminton team to state finals and also assisted and coached younger year-level teams in Cricket and Football. House Vice Captain.

Jai Newcombe 1st Swimming, also represented the school in Cricket, Football, Athletics, Badminton, Hockey and refereed Basketball.

YEAR 10Piper Hastings 1st Swimming and also represented the school in Athletics.

Natalia Dijkstra 1st Athletics, also representing the school in Volleyball and was also a part of the state finals Football team.

YEAR 9 Riley Feil Winner Cross Country and 2nd at school Athletics. Also a member of the College Soccer and Football teams.

Corey Heagney 2nd Cross Country, 2nd Swimming. Made state level for Athletics (Long Jump), and also represented the school in Baseball, Football and Soccer.

YEAR 8 Trent Fritzlaff 1st Cross Country and 1st Athletics and broke a record in Swimming. Represented school in Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Football and Basketball.

Tamsyn Pearson In the College teams of Athletics and Cross Country going to the state finals in her pet running events. Was also in the College Tennis, Basketball, Football, Soccer and Volleyball teams.

YEAR 7 Brock Walsh 2nd Athletics, a part of a state Athletics team. Also participated in Cricket, Soccer and Basketball.

Taylah Clark 2nd Cross Country and represented school at Swimming, Cross Country, Netball and Basketball.


From the General Office...Due to the bushfire situation, we have decided to delay the mail out of statements until the end of March.

Credits/CSEF on Family Accounts: Please note that as CSEF comes into the family accounts these credits, along with any other credits, will be allocated to outstanding fees. If you wish to discuss this please contact the office.

If you would like to organise a payment plan, please contact the Business Manager Josie O’Connor to make an appointment. Payment plans are available to all parents/guardian at DSC.

IF YOU PURCHASED A COPY OF THE DSC 2018 PROTEUS VIA TRYBOOKING LAST YEAR,

YOU CAN NOW COLLECT YOUR COPY FROM THE GENERAL OFFICE.

IF YOU OPTED TO HAVE YOUR 2018 PROTEUS POSTED,

YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR COPY VIA MAIL SHORTLY.

Schools across Australia are being involved and taking action on the ninth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA) on Friday 15 March 2019.

Drouin Secondary College is a NDA school and stands united against bullying and violence with school communities across the nation.

The theme for the 2019 NDA is Bullying. No Way! Take action every day.

The NDA gives schools the chance to take action and empower young people to be part of the solution when addressing bullying in their school community. It provides an opportunity to focus on bullying and the big changes we can make to create safer communities for everyone.

A number of classroom activities and information posts around the College will help to continue to deliver the message that Bullying in any shape or form is not tolerated or accepted at DSC, and that those who experience Bullying do have people who can help them and be advocates for them.

2019 National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence


IF YOU PURCHASED A COPY OF THE DSC 2018 PROTEUS VIA TRYBOOKING LAST YEAR,

YOU CAN NOW COLLECT YOUR COPY FROM THE GENERAL OFFICE.

IF YOU OPTED TO HAVE YOUR 2018 PROTEUS POSTED,

YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR COPY VIA MAIL SHORTLY.

CAREERS & PATHWAYS NEWS...CHECK OUT THE DSC CAREERS WEBSITE!All students will be accessing this website throughout their time at DSC maximising the resources and other important careers information. Our school community can also access this site, enabling parents to have conversations with their children about careers and pathways.

Students can assess career action plans, resume proformas, online portfolios and countless other resources to support their transition from school to employment or further education.

Please follow the link www.drouinsccareers.com

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE UPDATE‘A Day at Melbourne’ for Year 10 students will be held on Saturday 13th April. Further information will be available soon and registrations open shortly.

FEDERATION UNIVERSITY UPDATEFed Uni Faculty Experience Days are coming up shortly. Experience Days are open to all students studying a VCE subject and they are a great opportunity for students to get a taste for an area in which they may be interested.

The dates are:

• Tuesday 7th May - Business

• Tuesday 21st May - Science/Psychology

There is no cost involved. Expressions of interest are to given directly to the Careers Office.

NURSING AND HEALTH EXPOThe ACN Nursing & Health Expo Melbourne is the perfect place to discover and progress a career in the nursing and health professions. The ACN Nursing & Health Expo has a strong reputation for connecting visitors with a range of organisations including hospitals, health care services, educational institutions and specialty nursing groups. There are a wealth of products and services on show and visitors gain practical take-home advice and skills in a series of complimentary educational seminars.

About the event:Date: Saturday 27th April 2019Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (Bays 1 and 2)Cost: FREE ENTRYTime: 8:30am – 1:30pm

Who should attend?Anyone considering a career in the nursing or health professions, including secondary students. Current nurses seeking postgraduate information and further career opportunities. Tertiary students studying nursing.

Exhibitors will include:Educational institutions, hospitals and health services, nursing and health specialty groups, recruitment agencies, healthcare product and service providers, industry bodies, government departments, defence and emergency services and training and development companies.


https://www.drouinsccareers.com/

Year 12 Melbourne CampThe Year 12 Melbourne Discovery Camp was held on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th February. It allowed students at Drouin Secondary College to begin their final and most important year of schooling with an event that highlighted student pathways, promoted cooperative teamwork and an opportunity to unify the class of 2019. A range of TAFE and University campuses including Holmesglen, Monash, ACU, Melbourne, RMIT, Swinburne, Latrobe and Deakin were visited, depending upon student interests and the course, either VCE or VCAL, that they are undertaking. In addition, VCAL students used some of this time to complete activities that contribute to their course requirements, especially the visit to The Big Issue. All students had the experience of finding their own way around the CBD and using public transport to travel to the various venues, as well as the cultural experience of Lygon Street. They stayed overnight at St Mary’s College - one of Melbourne University’s residential colleges in Parkville, and had a wonderful presentation from Sonya Karras, TV/Radio Presenter, Podcaster and author “The Two Worlds of Your Teenager”.


Leos 4WD ShowThe DSC Leos were really well represented at the recent Lardner Park 4WD Show. The students were providing a trolley service to transport peoples’ purchases to their cars for a gold coin donation. There were more than 20 Leos attending and everyone had a great opportunity to get to know each other better. The session raised $360 towards PTSD Ward 17 at the Austin Hospital. Great effort by everyone involved and a special thank you to Mr Walsh and Ms Werner-Duffield, who came and supported the students too.

Mrs Gita Walker (DSC Leos Coordinator)

With the recent events of the bushfires we are faced with the harsh realities of life.

SchoolTV has some great expert advice to support us in these situations.

This month on SchoolTV - Grief & Loss

Grief is a natural response to loss. It might be the loss of a loved one, relationship or even a pet. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief is likely to be. Children and adults grieve differently due to their developmental stage, and this can prove difficult for parents to understand.

Young children fluctuate in and out of the stages of grief rapidly, as they may not comprehend the permanency of loss or death. They express their grief more physically. Teens on the other hand, may not know how to express their grief and will need some space to process their loss. Some may choose to grieve alone, not wanting to stand out or be seen as not coping. Whilst others, who may have a greater understanding, can start to question their own mortality.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents can learn how to acknowledge their child's feelings and the best way to support them through the grief. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month's edition and we always welcome your feedback.

If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school for further support.

Here is the link to this month's edition https://drouinsc.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/grief-loss

Kind Regards,

Level Leaders and Wellbeing Team

School TV - Grief and Loss


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Food StudiesPancake Day

Thank you to our Food Team, Melissa, Ms Fanning and Lauren Smithers who served pancakes to hundreds of students who arrived early at school on Friday 8/3. Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday, or ‘Pancake Day’ marks the last day before lent, where people would use up foods in the house before the fasting period started. Unfortunately, we couldn’t do our pancakes on Tuesday, but pancakes are just as good any day of the week! We love cooking and through our Foods classes, we hope to inspire our students to do the same. We would love to see more students choosing our VCE subject in the future! Come and talk to us if you’d like to know more.

Food Pracs

Thank you to the many students who have been bringing their containers to practical classes. This shows you value our community and want to contribute to a sustainable future for us all. There is also a bonus ARCC award for those who remember containers, so please continue to bring them along each week.

Here’s a couple of pictures from the Food department in recent weeks. Well done to students for producing such great work! Our particular thanks goes to Mrs Fankhauser for her plums which we used in a Year 8/9 Food Glorious Food design brief.


YEAR 8 CAMP 2018The end of 2018 saw Year 8 students and staff heading to Melbourne for four days of fun in the city. For some, it was a chance to encounter the city they had not yet had a chance to explore, while for others it was a chance to re-visit some locations and share the experience with friends. We travelled by bus to our accommodation – a youth hostel in North Melbourne. We were exposed to the joys of tram travel, particularly those that come from hot days that turn into busy city nights in December, as we visited the Queen Vic Markets, the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne Zoo, Marvel Stadium, and many more.

Highlights included ice skating – where students quickly established whether they had good balance or not, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre – where the obstacle course drew a crowd to watch Ms Bartlett’s attempts at getting across, and Eureka Tower – which had some students facing their fear of heights while others took in the beautiful views of the Melbourne nightscape. A private screening of Ralph Breaks the Internet at Village Crown was also enjoyed. Our final day at Melbourne Zoo saw the weather turn which was a pleasant change after the heat of the week. Early mornings and late nights meant we all came home tired yet pleased with the fantastic adventure we got to share!






Year 7 Camp RumbugOn Year 7 camp I had an absolute blast. But the stand out moment for me was when we did the rope course. I loved how most of the time on the rope course you were hanging over a mud pit or trying to balance (on a little raft, I guess you could call it) in the lake. It was temptation not to fall in because if you did you would get either muddy or soaked.I loved it!Connor Carmody

Camp Rumbug was amazing. The giant swing was an activity to remember, the adrenaline was massive and the sudden movement when you pulled the rope by yourself was also very exhilarating.Haylee Turner

A highlight of mine for the Year 7 camp (2019) would probably be my ‘activity group’. Yes, I know it sounds weird, but I had so much fun spending time with friends or new people, especially Dr Dunn! I was allocated to be in Group 10 (the best group!) and we annoyed every other group by being loud, and chanting ‘group 10, group 10…’ at every chance we could. Haylee, Charlotte H and I also were given Tim Tams from Dr Dunn for no apparent reason at 9:30 at night. I am very thankful to be able to have gone on this camp, it was a great experience.

Charlotte Preis



Year 7 Reading & LiteracyAs a part of the Accelerated Reader Program for Year 7 students, each DSCN celebrates the reading achievement of students.

Year 7 students have already read over two million words since the beginning of the year to 1st March. The following students are our first quiz takers:

Khyren Ardley, Ethan Biljna, Cooper Brown (2), Harry Brown, Jaxon Carr (2), Jazmyn Dalzell (5), Hannah Damen, Juan-Mari De Villiers, Oliver Dennis, Henry Ferguson, Brodey Fitzgerald, Kayla Frazer, Jack Gilbert, Lachlan Hawkes, Tyson Henderson (2), Charlotte Heyden (3), Ashton Hicks, Tyler Higgins, Charlotte Hoareau, Chloe Hyndman (2), Alana Kirwin, Calvin Langford, Amelia Law (2), Angel Leeman, Chase Lewis, Jasmine McGovern, Zachary McMillan, Hayden McNeill (2), Miranda Mollison, Hamish Murray, Oscar Murray, Jasim Najam, Jemma Pengelly-Hinchcliffe, Logan Perry (2), Charlotte Preis, Cody Roberts (3), Emily Roberts, Jack Roberts (3), Tameka Schroen, Tyler Scriven, William Trott (2), Bailey Turner, Haylee Turner, Rachael Turner (3), Kayla Virgona, Mason Walker, Connor Wills (2), Kai Withers, William Young.

There are many benefits of reading, including academic achievement, language development, personal development, empathy and well-being. Family members can help students succeed by encouraging a reading environment at home where reading becomes a natural routine.

For the Accelerated Reader Program, the target for each semester is to read at least three books and successfully complete quizzes on each. Progress can be tracked at https://auhosted1.renlearn.com.au/1458054 using the student’s username and password for Moodle.

Thank you for supporting your child’s reading.

DSC English, SURFF and Library Staff

Reading Reduces StressReading for as little as six minutes a day can reduce stress by 68%.

Scientific research on stress was conducted by Mindlab International with the following as a summary of their study:

• Reading reduced stress by 68%

• Music reduced stress by 61%

• A walk reduced stress by 42%

• Video games increased stress level.

The study involved exercises and tests to ascertain stress levels, followed by six minutes of reading, music, walking or video games, to ascertain the impact of these on the stress levels.

Clinical neuropsychologist, Dr David Lewis, who led the research summarised the findings with “losing yourself in a book is the ultimate relaxation” and engaging in a printed book alters “state of consciousness”.

Dr. David Lewis, 'Galaxy Stress Research,' Mindlab International, Sussex University (2009)


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DSC GO SKY HIGHWhat an opportunity, to attend the 2019 Avalon Air Show for free. That’s what eight lucky Year 9 and 10 students from DSC did. It was an early start to the day and a very hot day out at the Avalon Airfield, however it was certainly worth the effort. The enormous Air Force carriers were mind blowing and we were lucky enough to meet the female and male pilots and sit in the cockpit. Everyone on the displays were more than happy to answer questions and show everyone around. We visited bomb disposal units, medivac units, drone flying, satellite creators, maintenance vehicles, aviation firefighting trucks, cadets, robots and so much more. And of course there was the live flying of jets, carriers and formation displays. Next time make sure your name is on the list for this fantastic opportunity.

Mrs Gita Walker


Excerpt from a longer story by Rhiannon Marriott: The sensation of sharp jolts ran throughout her, tears running down her cheeks. She wanted to scream and kick the man above her. Despite this she refused to let instinct take over. She knew what happened to those who misbehaved. They made sure everyone knew. Screams almost escaped her as the agony became worse, almost unbearable. Sniffling instead she tried to make herself as small as possible. Sinking as far into the dark corner as possible. The man in front of her turned his attention away from her. She relaxed slightly, happy to not have him watching her. His line of sight was now directed towards a lady, one that the small girl knew well. Although her facial features were hidden the short blonde hair gave away her identity. The heavy door closed and after a few awkward moments Sophie spoke.

"Don't you think we have done enough on her. She isn't even five yet." Her voice helped calm the girl’s nerves. Her eyes were red and sore from crying but tears no longer lingered in her eyes. The man sighed in annoyance as he ran a hand through his black hair.

Excerpt from Detective Browne and the Pirate Conspiracy by Cam Brown:The room was huge and circular, and there were sleek black jets set in rows. Each jet was identical; bird-like in shape with a very complicated looking cockpit and the M.A.R.A signature on each wing. The room had windows, or maybe they were supposed to be exit holes for the jets. Browne couldn’t tell, because there were metal roller shutters blocking out the sunlight.

Then Browne noticed the bodies.

There must’ve been thirty of them, each one was suspended upside down by the ankles, hanging from the high ceiling. Each body was wearing all black, even black masks, which made it hard to count them all in the dark. All of the bodies were limp, and still, as if frozen in time. They looked like countless humanoid spiders descending from the shadows above. There was no doubt that these people were dead.


The Writers’ Society meet every Tuesday to discuss all things creative writing, and to spend some time actually getting the writing done! Come along and join us if writing is your thing.

Ms Rieschieck and Ms Sloss.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT THROUGH SENTRAL

Choose time

TUESDAYS 10AM TIL 2PM

LUNCH TIME DROP IN *NO GUARANTEED TIMES

DR HALIMAH NURSE LARAINE.




NAPLAN PREPARATIONSYEAR 7 & 9 STUDENTS NEED TO HAVE HEADPHONESThis year our Year 7 and 9 students will again complete the NAPLAN tests on their netbook, instead of using a pencil and paper. They will need headphones for the NAPLAN tests. All students should have headphones, which are compatible with their netbook, as listed on the booklist.

We are asking parents to help this matter. Please make sure that your child has headphones that they bring to school. Headphones will be required for a state wide, on line NAPLAN practice test. For Year 7 students this will take place on Thursday 28th March. Year 9 students

will also complete an online practice test on Wednesday 27th March, and will need headphones. The practice test gives students the opportunity to experience the online testing system and see how it works. The practice test takes only 45 minutes.

Full NAPLAN testing will be conducted from 14th to 24th May. Students and parents will be advised further of the details of the tests.

The College would welcome the donation of spare headphones in good working order. Please drop them in at the Drouin Secondary College General office.

YOUR SCHOOL CAN WIN:

Visits from high profile athletes at

your school Bike education courses at your school

Get active this April with our brand new workout videos! You can also use the new Activity Timer, all available on our Active April app for iOS & Android.

JOIN IN. GET ACTIVE!PREMIER’S ACTIVE APRIL 2019

IT’S FREE & FUN FOR EVERYONEAim for 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April. Enjoy great benefits and win awesome prizes for you and your school.

REGISTER TO GET:

10 free passes at your local YMCA or access to a local government recreation facility

30% discount at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne

One 2 for 1 ticket offer for Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

10% discount at Sovereign Hill

15% discount at Sportsmart in store and online

Free experiences at participating Parks Victoria parks

15% discount for a Coasting: Stand Up Paddleboarding session

15% off Rock Up Netball Train and Youth Programs

20% discount for Netball Victoria community clinics

One 2 for 1 green fee offer at participating Golf Victoria courses

10% discount on term 2 My Golf Junior Programs

Five free group dance lessons at a participating DanceSport Victoria centre

One free Cardio Tennis trial at participating Tennis Victoria courts

One hour free tennis court hire at Melbourne Park or Albert Reserve

Entry into the draw to win tickets to 2020 Australian Open Tennis Finals*

MAJOR PARTNERS

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne. Terms and conditions for all prizes and offers apply. Visit activeapril.vic.gov.au for details. *Winners receive two tickets to either the 2020 men’s or women’s finals.

Register today – activeapril.vic.gov.auFollow us on:

Premier's Active AprilThe House Captains and I would like to get Active April absolutely flying along this year. The more people that register for our school. The more chances we have to win totally awesome prizes.

To register simply search www.activeapril.vic.gov.au and once registered you can request to join the DSC team and your House team.

For more information on how to get involved and the benefits you get for registering go to: https://www.activeapril.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/307-ParentInformationFlyer-2019.pdf

Get on board & get active with DSC this April.

Sport Rules!

Bernie Walsh Sports Co-ordinator

Register online... www.activeapril.vic.gov.au

Request to join our school team: Team ID: drouin-secondary-college

Request to join your House team for a chance to win prizes (house competition).

TEAM ID: gordon-dsc

TEAM ID: paterson-dsc

TEAM ID: lawson-dsc

TEAM ID: dennis-dsc


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DEVELOP YOUR SELF PROTECTION SKILLS.SELF PROTECTION WORKSHOPCivic Park - WarragulClifford Street Warragul16th March, 2019 Session 1 starting at 1pm Session 2 starting at 2:15pm

Cost: GOLD COIN DONATIONWith all funds raised going to White Ribbon Australia.

Booking essential as numbers are limited. Register at [email protected] Or text registration to 0407 105 462

SPECIAL EVENTHOSTED BY

Harcourts Warragul

A-TEAM

A-TEAM is a supported group recreation program that provides participants with opportunities to learn and develop new skills, make new friends, and connect with their local community. A-TEAM is led by adult Community Access Workers who provide support and supervision, and is also supported by teenage and adult volunteers who provide social connections and peer support. Monthly activities take place on weekends and during school holidays, and are usually around 8 hours in duration. Activities are planned based on participant interests and may include: Events - shows, plays, football matches, festivals, concerts. Action – kayaking, fishing, sailing, laser tag, rock climbing, snow, water parks, indoor play centres. Creativity –dancing, music, art, craft, cooking. Health and Wellbeing – fitness, team sports, self-care. A-TEAM operates in Latrobe / Baw Baw Shires, and South Gippsland / Bass Coast Shires, with centralised pickup and drop-off locations throughout these regions. A-TEAM is kindly funded through Gippsland Primary Health Network (PHN) and this covers all associated activities costs for each activity (No NDIS funding required). Eligibility: Aged 13 – 17 years, residing in Gippsland, and have high functioning Autism. Program benefits and outcomes • Social participation in the community • Meet new people and develop friendships • Improve and develop communication skills • Opportunity to access new activities and try new things • Development of life and independent living skills • Self care for carers and participants Zero Tolerance Interchange Gippsland is a ‘Child Safe’ organisation and we are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all participants accessing our services. We act without hesitation to ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times. Interchange Gippsland takes a zero tolerance approach towards all forms of abuse and strives to exceed the obligations under the department’s code of conduct for disability workers.

Baw Baw Disability Expo Free entry - lucky door prize!Explore the range of services available to people living with a disability in Baw Baw Shire.

Learn more about:

• NDIS supports• Employment and education opportunities• Early intervention• Therapy supports (physio, speech and occupational therapy)• Travel and recreation• Assistive technology• Equipment• Advocacy

When 11am - 6pm on Thursday 21 March Where Fountain Room at the West Gippsland Arts Centre Civic Place, Warragul

Auslan interpreters can be organised on request. Enquire today by phone on 5624 2411 or by email at [email protected]

bawbawshirecouncil @bawbawshire 03 5624 2411 or 1300 BAW BAW (1300 229 229)>> bawbawshire.vic.gov.au T



Cardinia Shire Council Youth Services presents

School Holiday ProgramAutumn 2019

*Booking forms required for all activities Transport details can be found on the Bustimetable and Things you need to know forms.

For young people 12-17 yearsBookings open on Monday 4 March and close on Friday 29 March

Tuesday 9 April Wednesday 10 April Thursday 11 April Friday 12 April

Tuesday 16 April Wednesday 17 April Thursday 18 April Friday 19 April

Trivia

My Place youth facility

Become a true quiz master, come down and challenge the group to a fun game!

Cost: Free Time: 1.30–3.30pm

Harry Potter Party My Place youth facility

Witches, Wizards and muggles are all welcome, see you on platform 9 3/4. Cost: Free Time: 4.30–7.30pm

Skate deck design My Place youth facility Add your own unique design to a skate deck and ride in style. All materials provided.

Cost: Free Time: 1.30–3.30pm

Cinemas Belgrave We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. SHAZAM

Cost: $10 Time: See bus timetable

Comic workshop My Place youth facility

Learn how to create your own comic book in this fun and interactive workshop. Cost: $5 Time: 1.30–3.30pm

No Activity

Booking forms available at My Place (5–7 Main Street, Pakenham)online www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/youth or call 1800 4 YOUTH (1800 496 884)

Kemizo

Pakenham

Rock climb, lazer tag, roller skate - all the fun you need in one place!


Horse riding

Labertouche

Saddle up, follow the trail and enter the world of horse riding.


Check out our new look!We are now offering more pickup points that hit on all corners of the Shire. For more details on locations and times please download the Bus timetable.

We are open during the school holidays!My Place youth facility is open Monday to Friday 1-5.15pm or by appointment from 9am-12pm. Young people are welcome to come in during opening times to use the internet cafe and to access information, advice, referral and support.

9.30am Arrive for morning tea

10.00am Guest speakers: Centrelink - Grandparent

Advisor Mirabel Foundation -

supporting grandparents raising grandchildren

Kinship Carers Victoria - supporting kinship carers in

12.15pm Lunch

1.00pm Building connections

20th March

2019 9.30am - 2.30pm

Inverloch Community Hub 16 A’Beckett st, INVERLOCH

COMMUNITY FORUM

PROGRAM:

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

RSVP: [email protected] Phone: 5134 5971

Are you a grandparent raising grandchildren? Many grandparents unexpectedly find themselves taking on full-time parenting responsibilities

for grandchildren. This detour in the life journey can present many joys and challenges, as grandparents become ‘parents the second time around’.

Do you know where to get

help and support?

You are invited to a Forum designed to answer some of your questions, link you to

resources and introduce you to other grandparents raising

grandchildren

FREE EVENT


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EVERY DAY COUNTS SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Going to school every day is the single most important part of your teenager’s education. Students learn new things at school every day – missing school puts them behind.

SCHOOL IS BETTER WHEN YOUR TEENAGER IS THERE Why it’s important We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with students coming to school each and every day. Students develop good habits by going to school every day – habits that are necessary to succeed after school, whether in the workplace or in further study. Missing school can have a big impact on students academically and socially. It can affect their test results, including VCE & VCAL, and, just as importantly, it can affect their relationships with other students, and lead to social isolation. There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes. Each missed day is associated with falling behind in subject topics and assessment tasks, and lead to fewer subject choices and may impact on achievement in years 11 and 12 and post-school pathways.

Getting in early It’s never too late to improve attendance. Even in the middle years, when school can seem the most challenging for students and when attendance rates can be at their lowest, going to school more often can make a big difference. Every day counts. Schools are there to help – if you’re having attendance issues with your child, speak to your school about ways to address those issues.

IN VICTORIA SCHOOL IS COMPULSORY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 6 – 17 YEARS Student Absences The main reasons for absence are: Sickness – There are always times when students need to miss school, such as when they’re ill. It’s vital that they’re only away on the days they are genuinely sick, and setting good sleep patterns, eating well and exercising regularly can make a big difference. Family holidays - It's vital that holidays are planned during school holidays where possible, and not during the term. If you are planning to go on holiday during term time, make sure that you talk to your school in advance, and work with them to develop an absence learning plan. “Day off” – Think twice before letting your teenager have a “day off” as they could fall behind their classmates – every day counts. Truancy – This is when students choose not to go to school without their parent’s permission or skip out of school during the day. There can be many reasons for truancy; the best way to address this is for schools and parents to work together. While all absences can effect academic performance, DET’s statistics show that unexcused absences are a much stronger indicator of lower reading and maths achievement.


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School refusal - School refusing children experience significant emotional distress not only when going to school but also at the thought of going to school; they may be absent from school for weeks or even months at a time. School refusal differs from truancy as children generally stay home with the knowledge of the parents and despite their best efforts to encourage their child to go to school. See: My child or teenager has anxiety

BEING AWAY FROM SCHOOL FOR 1 DAY A FORTNIGHT EQUALS MISSING 1.5 YEARS OVER 13 YEARS OF SCHOOL If your teenager is away If for any reason your teenager must miss school, there are things you can do with your school to ensure they don’t fall behind:

Inform the school via your teen’s Form/Home Room teacher or Year Level Coordinator

Find out what work your teenager needs to do to keep up.

Develop an absence learning plan with your teenager’s teacher and ensure they complete the plan.

Remember, every day counts. If your teenager must miss school, speak with your home room teacher or year level coordinator as early as possible. Openly communicating with your teenager’s school about all absences is a good way to prevent attendance issues being escalated to a School Attendance Officer. A School Attendance Officer is a Department of Education and Training Regional Director who has authority to follow up attendance issues. Chronic or ongoing attendance issues that are escalated can lead to an Infringement Notice being issued to parent/s. If you’re having attendance issues with your teenager, please let the year level coordinator, wellbeing coordinator, principal or other relevant staff member know so you can work together to get your teen to school every day.

TOP ATTENDANCE TIPS FOR PARENTS Schools want to work in partnership with parents – act early if you have any concerns by

contacting your child’s school and asking for advice and support

Remember that every day counts

There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes and their social connectedness

Talk positively about school and the importance of attending every day

Open and prompt communication with your child’s school about all absences is a good idea

Avoid making routine medical and dental appointments during the school day or planning family holidays during the term

Seek help from your school if you are concerned about your child’s attendance and wellbeing. Schools want to work in partnership with parents to support student attendance and wellbeing.

FURTHER INFORMATION For more information and resources to help address attendance issues, visit: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/studentmanagement/attendance/Pages/improve-attendance.aspx

COLLEGE DATES

SECONDARYC O L L E G E

Contact Hours: 8.15am – 4.30pm

Ph: (03) 5625 1002

Fax: (03) 5625 1297

Email: [email protected]

WEEK 8 Monday 18/03 Leadership Assembly - 9am

Flavourite Launch 9TPP

Year 12 Ag Excursion

Tuesday 19/03 Accelerated Pathways Program 2020 Information Night - 7pm

SSVWG Round Robin Intermediate & Senior

Wednesday 20/03 Fed Uni Incursion Year 9 - 4 LG Groups

Year 7 Immunisations

8HOL Nayook Camp

Thursday 21/03 Shave for a Cure/Relay For Life Free Dress Day and BBQ

Year 10 History Holocaust Museum Excursion

8HOL Nayook Camp

Friday 22/03 8HOL Nayook Camp

WEEK 9 Monday 25/03 Year 11 Fit to Drive

Wednesday 27/03 STEM SISTERS

Year 9 Outdoor Ed Camp

Year 9 Practice NAPLAN Test

Thursday 28/03 Year 7 Practice NAPLAN Test


Friday 29/03 SSVWG Round Robin - Year 7 & 8


WEEK 10 Monday 01/04 Top Arts Excursion

Tuesday 02/04 Whole School Athletics

Wednesday 03/04 Year 12 Media Studies Excursion

Thursday 04/04 Parent Teacher Student Meetings 4.15pm-9pm

Friday 05/04 Parent Teacher Student Meetings 9am - 12pm

Final Day of Term One

WEEK 1 - TERM TWO Monday 22/04 Easter Monday Public Holiday

Tuesday 23/04 First Day of Term Two

Wednesday 24/04 State Swimming

Thursday 25/04 ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Friday 26/04 SSVG Tennis

WEEK 2 - TERM TWO Monday 29/04 Brainstorm Productions Years 7-9

Success Integrated Year 11-12

Year 12 English SAC after school

Tuesday 30/04 SSVWG AFL Senior & Intermediate Girls

Wednesday 01/05 SSVG Softball & Basketball

SSVWG AFL Junior Girls

Thursday 02/05 Caulfield Careers Expo

SSVWG AFL Year 7 Boys

VCE Theatre Production

Year 6 Information Day/Evening

Friday 03/05 SSVG Bowls

VCE Theatre Production

Student Free Day

Saturday 04/05 VCE Theatre Production

2019 TERM DATES

Term 1: 30 January to 5 April 2019

Term 2: 23 April to 28 June 2019

Term 3: 15 July to 20 September 2019

Term 4: 7 October to 20 December 2019

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