KOLBE CATHOLIC COLLEGE GREENVALE LAKES

NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER No. 02

16 March 2018

A BlessingMay you awaken to the mystery of being here and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.

May you have joy and peace in the temple of your senses.May you receive great encouragement when new frontiers beckon.

May you respond to the call of your gift and find the courage to follow its path.May the flame of anger free you from falsity.

May warmth of heart keep your presence aflame and may anxiety never linger about you.May your outer dignity mirror an inner dignity of soul.

May you take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.May you be consoled in the secret symmetry of your soul.

May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven around the heart of wonder.

John O'DonohueA Blessing, Eternal Echoes: Celtic Reflections on Our Yearning to Belong.

IMPORTANT DATESMonday 19 – Tuesday 20 March Year 11 Retreat

Tuesday 20 March Discovery Day

Year 9 LEAD Excursion

Year 12 Alternative Programs

Wednesday 21 March Harmony Day- extended PC and activities throughout the day

Premier League Semi Finals

Thursday 22 March Year 9 LEAD electives excursions

Tuesday 27 March SACCSS Swimming Carnival

Thursday 28 March Last Day of Term

Monday 16 April Term 2 commences

Thursday 19 April College Athletics Carnival

Tuesday 23 April College Photo Day

From the Business Manager

If you are a holder of a Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card you may be eligible for payment of $225.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY FILLED OUT CSEF FORM, PLEASE DISREGARD THIS MESSAGE.

Applications for CSEF payment are available at the College and must be completed and returned to Kolbe as soon as possible.

From the Deputy Principal

Pleasingly, I reflect on the first 5 weeks of school and feel optimistic about all that has been achieved in such a short period of timeat the College. As we have continued to embark on the Collaborative Impact Program, a process that enhances our teachingcapacity in order to further engage all learners into authentic, relevant and collaborative learning, learning and teaching at Kolbehas continued to be innovative, significant and positively challenging. In addition, many students have represented the Collegeproudly in a number of events, ranging from sporting competitions to experiential learning. There has been a vibrant and positivefeeling about House Spirit, with an increase in attendance during PC, engagement of students in the SenseAbility program duringextended PC, good attendance at the Swimming Carnival and lots of participation in the SACCSS Competition. Our Senior BoysBasketball and Volleyball Teams won the championship for their respective divisions and the Girls Tennis Team also won thepremiership. Well done to the players and their coaches.

As mentioned in the previous Newsletter, most students have continued to proceed on their learning journeys by raising the barand making the most of the opportunities offered to them. I again commend the efforts made by the College staff and the responseof students in their living of our three underpinning values in “faith, compassion, and courage”.

Please take note of the following information:

Attendance at compulsory College eventsParents please be advised that College carnivals, Feast days and full school assemblies are compulsory College activities and unlessnotified via CareMonkey or text message, all students are required to attend on the day.

Unfortunately, many families chose to allow their son or daughter to remain at home on the days of the Senior and JuniorSwimming Carnivals last week. Those students whose absence was unresolved, as in no contact from home was made or medicalcertificate provided, have all received a letter from either myself or Mr McClaer (Director of Students – Senior School) outlining theCollege expectations regarding attendance at days such as these. Parents are asked to please read these letters and should contactMain Reception with any further inquiries.

The Athletics Carnival will take place on Thursday 19 April, 2018. This is also a compulsory event and it is expected that all studentswill be in attendance and will make an effort to participate on the day. Any further unexplained absences from College events willbe followed up with students and a meeting may be required with families and the Directors of Students or Deputy Principal todiscuss this matter further.

Sport & HPE Uniform:A continued reminder that students are only permitted to wear their Sport uniform on the following days when students have thefollowing classes timetabled:

Heath & PE

Sport

IMP

LEAD

Students should not be wearing their Sport uniform on days when they do not have one of these classes. Parents are asked tosupport the College in enforcing this aspect of the uniform policy. Please contact your child’s Learning Advisor if you have anyquestions regarding the uniform.

Contacting Students During the School DayAs mentioned in previous communication, at times, parents need to contact their child during the course of a school day. In theevent that you need to have an urgent message delivered to your child please ring reception on 8339 3060. Staff in reception willtake the message, and then if urgent, pass it onto your child at an opportune time. Students will not be removed from lessons totake a phone call, nor will lessons be interrupted to deliver messages. The message needs to be of an urgent nature.

Drop offs and pick upsThe two entries to the College are very busy during school drop off and pick up. To avoid the possibility of accidents, I ask that youare careful when driving near the College once you have dropped off your child, or after picking them up.

Please consider the following guidelines:

Use the drop off bays only.

The gate at the North entry is to be closed between 8.20 and 8.40 each morning so please use the South Gate if you wish todrop off your child inside the College.

Under no circumstances can cars perform U-Turns. This action poses a great danger to pedestrians.

Please ensure that your child uses the designated crossing area to walk across the road.

Please be patient and maintain the 40KM per hour maximum speed limit when travelling around the area.

Please ensure to support the College in these requirements so that your child is safe at all times.

Use of the ICT Device at home (Laptop)As required by the agreement between the College and all families, students are required to have their laptops fully charged eachmorning. Laptops are essential tools for learning, and it is necessary that such are available throughout the day.

It is also important that the laptops are only used for the purpose of learning when at home. Laptops should not be used for gamingpurposes or as Social Media Communication devices. Please ensure to monitor the use of the device at home, and restrict your childfrom using it late at night. The impact that poor use may have on the health of the child is negative.

Additionally, I suggest that you consider reading the agreement with your child, and make use of the following resources.

1. The following is a fact sheet about the use of the Internet amongst young people in Australia. This is very tellinginformation about the world we live in, and the changes that technology are having on society in general:

https://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/engage-blogs/engage-blogs/Research-snapshots/Aussie-teens-and-kids-online

2. The next article is a concerning report on the growing problem that the internet poses on the human mind. ObsessiveInternet use is now considered an addiction, and as such, is continually showing the possible dangers. This is may be thecase for some students who seem to overuse their device without limitations imposed on them:

http://www.afr.com/brand/afr-magazine/digital-detox-20161128-gsz3jw

I hope that the information is useful, and please contact your child’s Learning Advisor or House Leader should you have anyconcerns with this.

Dr Napoleon RodeznoDeputy Principal

From the Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching

Kolbe Catholic College Discovery Day – Tuesday 20 March 2018:Kolbe Catholic College will be hosting a Discovery Day on Tuesday 20 March 2018. This event provides the opportunity for currentYear 5 students to attend the Greenvale Lakes campus to experience ‘a day in the life of a Kolbe student’. Discovery Day aims tointroduce prospective students and families to the different components of the ‘Kolbe Catholic College Education Experience’,enabling them to experience each first hand.

The Year 5 students attending Discovery Day will have the opportunity to shadow current students and members of College staff,participating in sessions from a wide range of curriculum areas. A sample of the sessions on offer for students appear below.

Extended Pastoral Care/Peer Support Taster.

Performing Arts Workshop (Dance/Drama/Music.)

Technology and Manual Arts Workshop (Materials Technology: Wood/Systems Technology: Robotics/ Food Technology).

Alternative Programs Taster (Inquiring Minds Program/Learning Enhancement Activity Day.).

Visual Arts Workshop.

Heath and Physical Education Practical Session.

Science Practical Session.

Languages Workshop.

Communication Workshop.

Journey in Faith Workshop.

Mathematics Workshop.

Other.

Families with Year 5 students interested in attending Discovery Day are asked to make contact with the College via telephone on8339 3060.

Discovery Day Afternoon and Evening Tours:As part of the program for Discovery Day, Kolbe Catholic College will be running a series of tours for parents and families. Thesetours aim to provide members of the community with the opportunity to visit the College and engage with students and staff tolearn about the different components of the ‘Kolbe Catholic College Education Experience’. Tours times are available both in theafternoon and evening at the times listed below. Options for translated tours are available.

Tour times are:

4.00pm

4.45pm

6.15pm

Members of the community interested in registering for one of the tours can do so via the Kolbe Catholic College websitewww.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au or by telephoning the College on 8339 3060.

Year 7, 8, 11 and 12 Interim Reports:In the coming weeks, families of students in Years 7, 8, 11 and 12 will receive their Interim Reports via SEQTA ConeqtP. This report isan indication of the current academic standard and work habits being displayed by your child so far this year. The ‘Expected Level’ isbased on the Victorian Curriculum, VCAL, VET or VCE requirements for this semester at each year level. These reports will becomplemented by the Parent Teacher Student Conferences being held at the College on Thursday 26 April 2018.

Year 9 and 10 Formative Reports:Formative Reporting is employed for students in Years 9 and 10 on a six weekly basis. These reports aim to progressively notifyparents/guardians of student progress and class performance. Receiving regular reports from subject teachers highlights areas for

opportunity and improvement during the semester to explicitly map direction for higher achievement. This reporting approachbuilds data that informs student learning and sets immediate goals to enhance student progress in each subject area.

The first round of Year 9 and 10 Formative Reports will be made available to families in the coming weeks via SEQTA ConeqtP. Weask that you read through the report with your child and take time to discuss the successes and their goals for the remainder of thissemester. These reports will be complemented by the Parent Teacher Student Conferences being held at the College on Thursday26 April 2018.

Year 10 2018 Careers Testing:Year 10 students participated in specialist careers testing on Tuesday 13 March 2018. The data from this testing will be used bystudents, staff and families to establish a careers blueprint for each individual and as one of the many mechanisms used to supportstudents throughout the senior subject selection process.

Results will arrive at the College throughout Term Two. These will be distributed to all Year 10 families upon arrival. Testing forstudents absent on the day of testing will occur on Wednesday 21 March 2018.

Homework Club:Throughout 2018, our very popular Homework Club will continue to be offered for students. This is a great way for students toreceive some extra academic support and complete homework tasks as well as study alongside their peers in the comfort of theCollege Library. Homework Club will operate on Monday and Thursday afternoons between 3.30pm and 4.15pm. Homework Clubsessions will be advertised for students via the Daily Memo.In addition to the general strand of Homework Club, the English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Mathematics strands ofHomework Club will continue to operate in 2018.

Home Study Policy:The College has an active Home Study Policy. This policy aims to support students, families and staff by providing an overview ofthe:

Rationale and purpose of Home Study.

Recommended amount of time for Home Study per year level/program.

Guidelines for Home Study.

Home Study support mechanisms.

Styles and types of learning that constitute Home Study.

A copy of the 2018 Home Study Policy can be downloaded from the College website or by using the following link:http://www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au/learning-teaching/curriculum-overview/

Learning Resources for 2018:All students should now have the required materials for learning in 2018. The learning resources that students require are thosepublished on the Learning Resource Catalogues distributed in Term Four 2017. Any questions or concerns regarding the arrival,mode or distribution of learning materials can be directed to myself at the College.

Year 12 Master Classes:A schedule for Year 12 Master Classes has been released to all Year 12 students. These sessions will occur during designated studyperiods and aim to assist students as they progress through the different stages of the Year 12 journey. Workshops will focus on arange of areas including study skills, the VTAC process, student pathways etc. Times for the completion of some common SchoolAssessed Coursework will also be scheduled as part of the Master Class Schedule. A copy of the schedule is available for all Year 12families via Care Monkey.

Year 7-12 Assessment Schedules:Assessment Schedules are now available to download for students in all year levels. These aim to:

- Strengthen the partnership between home and school, allowing parents to have a greater idea of what is happening atschool.

- Establish student ownership and accountability for learning.

- Allow parents to assist their children with time management and study skills.

- Ensure that students are not overwhelmed with too much assessment at one time.

- Ensure Learning Advisors are aware of the assessment demands being placed on students at any given time.

- Ensure all groups operate within a similar assessment time frame.

Students in Years 7-10 now have an Assessment Schedule for Term One and students in Years 11 and 12 have a schedule for all ofSemester One. These are available for students and families to download from SEQTA and the ‘Curriculum Section’ of the Collegewebsite.

Mr Dane CallejaAssistant Principal - Learning & Teaching

From the Assistant Principal – Staffing & Organisation

National Disability Insurance SchemeAs of September 2018 residents in the Hume area will be able to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Meetingswill be held in the Hume area to discuss the scheme and criteria for eligibility – see below.

For all information about the scheme please contact the NDIS.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) information for students who live in Hume Moreland (HUME) in receipt of thefollowing programs/supports:

Students with disability transport program (Specialist School Bus, taxi or conveyance allowance); and/or

Personal care support at school (Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) funding at level 4, 5 or 6; and/or MedicalIntervention Support (MIS)).

Students receiving PSD funding for Vision Impairment

Students enrolled at a Specialist School exclusively for students with Moderate to Profound Intellectual Disability

How do I know if my child is eligible for NDIS?From October 2016, students in receipt of these programs/supports can access the NDIS if they meet the age, residency anddisability requirements.

If your child meets the disability requirements and you live in Hume Moreland which is the following Local Government Areasoutlined below, your child may be able to access the scheme.

Hume

Moreland

When will parents be contacted?From September 2018 the NDIA will phone you or send you a letter to begin the initial paperwork.

What do I need to do after the NDIA contacts me?As the NDIS may fund supports and services in addition to what your child is currently receiving at school we encourage you torespond to the NDIA as soon as they get in touch.

It is important to note the NDIS does not fund supports that relate to your child’s learning. These will still be the responsibility ofschools and the education system.

If your child is eligible for the NDIS, you will be asked to work with the NDIA to develop a plan which will identify the services andsupport best suited to your child.

What will change and what won’tYour child will be assessed for need and may be eligible for a range of supports. For now, your child’s bus to school and support forpersonal care needs at school will continue to be delivered in the same way. If there are changes to arrangements in the futurethese will be gradual and we will talk to you first. For now there is no change.What if my child isn’t receiving personal care or transport?If you live in Hume Moreland and your child is not currently receiving these services through the Victorian Government, and youbelieve they might be eligible for the NDIS, we encourage you to approach the NDIA to be assessed. You can contact the NDIA on1800 800 110.

What if I don’t live in Hume Moreland?The NDIS is transitioning across Victoria, Local Government Area by Local Government Area from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2019. Tosee when the Local Government Area you live in is scheduled to transition, please refer to the website:https://myplace.ndis.gov.au/ndisstorefront/about-us/our-sites/vic.1.html. Closer to the Area rollout more information will becomeavailable.

Upcoming Information sessions

DATE TIME VENUE CONTACT

Tuesday 20 March 9.30-11.00am Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist SchoolJacksons Hill, 127-143 Circular Drive, Sunbury

Phone: 97444879Rilla Grant, Assistant Principal

Tuesday 20 March 1.00-2.30pm Jacana School for Autism19-39 Landry Road, Jacana

Phone: 9309 6258Corinne Pupillo, Principal

Thursday 22nd March 10.00-11.30am Glenroy Specialist School208 Hilton Street, Glenroy

Phone: 930 42263Raelene Kenny, Principal

Thursday 22nd March 1.00-2.30pm Hume Valley School, Koroit Avenue Campus15-41 Koroit Avenue, Broadmeadows

Phone: 93093477Dianna Bassett, Principal

Additional informationFor additional information, visit: http://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/our-sites/vicIf you have any further questions please contact: Cheryl Mills, Inclusion, Access and Participation Manager, Early Childhood andSchool Support, North- Western Victoria Region ph: 5440 3126 or via email: mills.cheryl.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

Kolbe Catholic College Swimming Carnivals 2018On Tuesday 6

thMarch and Wednesday 7

thMarch, students from Kolbe Catholic College competed in the Annual Swimming Carnival.

The vibe around the campus was full of excitement in the lead up to the event and participation was certainty noticeablethroughout. The Carnival was held at Splash Aqua Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Craigieburn, which is just a short drive down AitkenBlvd.

Students participated in a range of swimming events such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, relay races and novelty races. Plusat various stages throughout the carnival, students could access the amazing new water slide at the venue.

It was pleasing to see the wonderful house spirit on show, with bright posters on display, cheering and celebrating plus talentedsigning to motivate their fellow students. Well done to all staff and students for an amazing few days. Please see below the overallresults and house spirit awards.

Overall standings

1st

Chisholm 550

2nd

MacKillop 389

3rd

Romero 378

4th

Frassati 348

5th

Dunlop 325

6th

Teresa

House Spirit Award

1st

MacKillop

Runner Up Frassati

Senior Sports Day: Champions Wednesday March 14The Senior students showed all of their sporting talents, both on and off the field, when they competed at the SACCS Senior SportsCompetition on Wednesday.

A huge congratulations goes to the Senior Boys Basketball, the Senior Boys Volleyball and the Senior Girls Tennis who are the 2018Champions. Plus our Basketball Girls Team and Volleyball Girls Team were more than competitive throughout the tournament. Theyplayed well as teams, were prepared and focussed. Well done to all the students involved.

Outcomes like this showcase the growth in skills and talents of the College and it is fantastic for the younger students to see whatthey can achieve too.

Big thank you to the coaches involved in all of the teams. Well done everyone.

Calendar of EventsThere are no quiet times in the Kolbe Learning Calendar but below are some highlights that you might be keen to know more about.Please regularly check the College Website for access to the live calendar.

A reminder that unless consent is given through Caremonkey, students cannot attend external activities. Please ensure that youhave created a profile and the information up to date. IT are able to assist with this. Call the College and ask for IT.

Looking ahead to next term we have the Kolbe Catholic College Athletics Carnival on the 19th

of April and in the following weekParent/Student/Teacher Interviews on the 26

th. Information, including how to book, will be sent out as the time approaches.

Ms Allison StottAssistant Principal – Staffing & Operations

From the Director of Faith & Community

ECSI Survey 2018All parents will be receiving an invitation via Caremonkey to participate in the Enhancing Catholic Schools Identity Survey. It hasbeen three years since our first round and the new survey data will help guide and direct future planning for the Faith Developmentof our College. The survey will be available to complete until Friday 27 April and all answers are anonymous. Please watch out forthe Caremonkey invitation that will have all the details you will need to complete this survey. Thank you for helping us with thisproject.

Australian Catholics Magazine OnlineThis year our College has subscribed to the Australian Catholics Magazine and every student will be creating an account using theirschool email address.

We are inviting you the parents and care-givers to also access this great resource using your child’s email address.

Part of our role as Religious Educators in a Catholic School is not only teaching the Curriculum content but also promoting theCatholic Faith whenever we get the chance- showing the students the Church at work in the world and alerting our students toevents and activities that are happening around us! Giving them alternatives to the news around them by offering them the GoodNews!It is even better if the students see this from home as well and engaging with Australian Catholics magazine is one way of achievingthis partnership.

Finally, from me, a prayer for parents and care-givers:We pray for our parents and guardians who are seeking to share the treasure of faith with their children. May the example of theirgospel living give their children life-long inspiration. Amen.

Ms Caith MaloneDirector of Faith & Community

Student News

Hume Arts AwardThe Hume Arts Awards 2018 will be on display in July, 2018.

The Arts Awards aim to recognise and support Hume’s talented artists between 12-18 years in any art form.

Nominations open on 3 April and close on 30 April 2018. During this period your applications can be submitted online via a link onwww.hume.vic.gov.au

The Exhibition is open Applicants must provide:

samples of your work as support material

a brief outline of how an Award would be used to advance your practice, study and career.

It would be a wonderful experience for you to enter your work into this community award and represent Kolbe in our community.

If you have photographs, paintings, sculptures, drawings or any other art you are proud of please upload the work to the HumeCouncil website.

Please take a look and enter at least one piece of work. Make us proud of your artistry!

Mrs Sara WarnerLearning Leader Arts

Community News

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