News of Mullauna College Volume 30 Number 10 23 June 2017

Monday

26 June

Music Camp 26—28

Thursday

29 June

Year 7 Sport

Friday

30 June

Battle of the Houses

Reports available from 3.00pm

LAST DAY OF TERM TWO

Monday

17 July

FIRST DAY OF TERM THREE

Tuesday

18 July

Skillz/Sport

School Council Sub Committee

Wednesday

19 July

Year 10 Taster Subject

Thursday

20 July

Year 11 Course Conferences (Thursday and Friday)

Year 9 & 10 Info Night

Monday 24 July—Friday 28 July

Year 9 Course Conferences

Monday

24 July

Theme Concert Rehearsal

Tuesday

25 July

School Council

Thursday

27 July

Year 8 Grerman— Cuckoo Excursion

Theme Concert

Friday

28 July

Year 10 Course Conferences

Monday

31 July

Year 10 Course Confirmation

Wednesday

2 August

Year 12 VTAC/Careers

Thursday

3 August

Year 11 PE Ski Camp

Important Dates

Mullauna College

456 Springfield Road, Mitcham, 3132

Telephone: (03) 9874 3422

E: mullauna.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

www.mullauna.vic.edu.au

Compass Parent Login

https://mullauna.vic.jdlf.com.au/

2017 Term Dates

Term 1: 31 January—31 March Term 2: 18 April—30 June Term 3: 17 July—22 September Term 4: 9 October—22 December

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mullauna Students Help Community Members

Congratulations to Daniel Kepper and Alicia MacKay-Lambert for

coming to the aid of strangers. Whilst at the train station after school

on 22 June, Daniel and Alicia rendered first aid to a member of the

public, called for an ambulance and waited with the patient until the

ambulance arrived. Thank you for being responsible, capable and caring

citizens.

Battle of the Houses

The annual Battle of The Houses competition will be held on the

afternoon of Friday 30 June, the last day of Term 2, and the friendly

rivalry is heating up. House Captains have been busily organising

rehearsal sessions for students and staff, with guarded secrecy in

relation to their planned performances. We eagerly await the event

and look forward to students and teachers performing together in the

usual light hearted and cohesive manner, and for the first time, on

Mullauna College’s new stage.

Challenge Evening

On the evening of Wednesday 21 June, Year 7 students shared their

learning with their families by creating and presenting short movies

that reflected their interdisciplinary projects over the past few weeks.

The evening had a buzz about it with students, parents and teachers

discussing the rationale behind each of the video presentations.

Congratulations to the Year 7 students for the creative and self-directed

manner in which they worked together.

On Thursday 22 June, Year 7 students visited the Melbourne Museum

and investigated how museums provide information in today’s

environment. They examined ancient civilizations including Greece,

China and Egyptian Mummies. During Term 3, students will transform

the Junior School building into “A Night at The Museum” where they

will share their learning with their families.

Keys Please

VicRoads heavily engaged Year 10 students in a Keys Please

presentation in relation to acquiring a drivers licence. Students were

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advised of safe practices, the key requirements and how to avoid potentially dangerous practices. Every student

received a Learner drivers log book and L plates in preparation for their driving journey.

VCE

On Wednesday 21 June, Bob Hillman the VCAA Chief Assessor for English, presented a session to Year 12 students in

relation to how to best prepare for their English exam. Students were engaged during the entertaining and

informative session, and are working with their teachers to further improve their understanding of how to perform

at their best come exam time. To further assist students, the next 40+ breakfast will be held on Friday 30 June.

As the holidays approach, it is important that Year 12 students take the time to recharge, as well to use the holiday

period as an opportunity to revise Unit 3 and continue to work on their Unit 4 work tasks. By the end of Term 3, all

year 12 course work will be complete and practice exams will be held during the first week of the September

holidays.

As we approach the cold weather and short hours of daylight in Term 3, the College Captains are busily planning for

Year 12 activities that will continue to build strong relationships within the cohort and provide special events for

students to look forward to, amidst the many hours of study.

Fund Raising for State Schools Relief

On the last day of Term 2, all students are invited to come to school in casual clothing as per the Mullauna

expectations that were emailed via Compass. On this occasion, student leaders are fundraising for State Schools

Relief which is a not for profit organisation that supports students in financially disadvantaged situations. Students

in casual clothing are asked to provide a $2 donation that will be collected during period 1. Student leaders will

publish the amount raised to the school community at Battle of the Houses.

Thank you and Farewell

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Mullauna community for their goodwill, dedication and support

over the past decade. We are fortunate to have delightful students, a committed staff and passionate parents and

carers.

Over the years, Mullauna College has been perpetually working to improve student learning and has broadened

opportunities for students and staff within and outside of the classroom. As we continue to work towards teaching

that is relevant to today’s and tomorrow’s students, the college is entering into a very exciting time.

The new buildings provide spaces that enable creativity, inquiry and working together for students and staff. Whilst

the spaces provide opportunity, what happens within them is the key, and teachers have been diligently working to

create and deliver a curriculum that engages and challenges students to be critical thinkers.

I wish the school every success as it continues to work to guarantee a high quality education for happy and

motivated students of all abilities, and look forward to hearing of the great achievements of our students and staff.

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Ayman Youssef Assistant Principal

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YEAR 12 DRESS UP DAY

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MUSICAL NOTES

HAMER HALL NEVR CONCERT

26 students, 6 different ensembles, rehearsals all over the area with kids from many schools and the best Concert

venue in Melbourne made for an amazing experience for Mullauna College young musicians. Photos by John Travers

photography available from his website http://www.johntraversphoto.com.au/

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Sally Newstead

Head of Performing Arts

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medea

YEAR 12 ENGLISH/EAL EXCURSION

MEDEA—EURIPIDES

On Wednesday 17 May, all year 12 students of English and EAL had the privilege of seeing a live theatre performance of Euripides' play Medea at the Darebin Arts Centre. The performance gave the classes clear insight and understanding into the play's directions and the following Q&A with the actors and directors proved exceptionally helpful. The performance was extremely beneficial to the students’ understanding of their Unit 3 point of focus for the term and helped prepare them for the eventual text response for this Area of Study. Overall the day was an incredible experience for the year 12 cohort and one that will surely help them in their future revision.

Hope Beale Hope Beale Year 12 studentYear 12 student Julie WhittingtonJulie Whittington Head of EnglishHead of English

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS— a Snapshot

Anthony BAO – year 11 from China

Anthony is returning home for the June break to celebrate his sister’s 30th birthday with a family

party. Anthony was asked

“What are some of the common questions you are asked by your Chinese friends back home?”

He replied, “I am always asked about the quality of the air in Melbourne as China has signifi-

cant pollution and it is rare to see blue skies.” Anthony is also asked, “What are Australians like

and how does school life in Melbourne compare with China?”

Sam TAN – year 12 from China

Sam made some interesting comments in a conversation comparing Education in China with

that of Mullauna College. In the part of China that Sen comes from, students go to school on a

weekend for two half days as well as a whole week of schooling. Sen indicated there is more

pressure on students at school in China as school starts at 7.30 am. Sen, however, is still able to

play basketball after school in China like he does here, except back home he only has half an

hour to spare on his sport.

Miguel Deveraturda – year 8 from the Philippines

Miguel compared his home in the Philippines with Australia. He stated that back home his

house was on land they could farm with a river, whereas here in Australia his family live in an

apartment which is smaller and there is no land. In the Philippines he did not have a mobile

phone but he does here because his family like him to be able to make contact should there be

an emergency.

Elina San – year 8 from Myanmar

Elina talked about her favourite food in Australia being hamburgers whereas in her home coun-

try she prefers monthaikha—a noodle soup. She uses her phone mainly to chat with her family.

Vikki Phyu – year 10 from Myanmar

Vikki has just returned from her home as she needed to attend the funeral of her Grandfather.

Custom requires family members not to travel for 21 days after such an event. Mullauna College

extends its condolences to Vikki and her family.

On the topic of food Vikki shared her favourite food is tealeaf salad which basically comprises

beans, spices and tea leaves.

Judith Jesser

International School Program Coordinator

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YEAR 10 OUTDOOR EDUCATION

All year 10 Outdoor Ed students undertook level 1 first aid training- they all successfully gained their certificate in Level 1 First Aid and CPR . Penny Nevill Outdoor Education

MATHS @ MULLAUNA

This term some of our year 8 and year 9 students have been making videos for the CHOOSEMATHS Awards. This year the theme for the awards is “Maths is our Future”. The CHOOSEMATHS Student Awards are run by The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) and the BHP Billiton Foundation to celebrate mathematical achievement, creativity and excellence in Australian schools. The awards encourage students to get creative and step beyond the classroom to bring their understanding of mathematics to life on film. The student videos are available to be viewed on YouTube and can be found by searching for the “Mullauna Maths” channel.

More information about the awards can be found at http://teachers.choosemaths.org.au/student-awards/ .

Bronwyn Quint

Head of Mathematics and IT

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May I take this opportunity to wish you all a

lovely winter school holiday.

Go to www.mullaunacollegecareers.com

or see Ms Suzanne Morelli (Careers & Pathways Advisor)

for latest newsletter and events

Remember:

Diarise Term 2 & 3 dates—Information Sessions & Career Events- go to: Calendar of Events and Open Days 2017

Latest Newsletter—go to: Mullauna CareerNews 2017

Items in this week’s Career News include:

Reminder: Early Achievers’ Program at ACU

SpotJobs Melbourne Careers Expo 2017

Career as a Veterinarian

Studying at Le Cordon Bleu

The Hotel School Melbourne

Quick Facts about Victoria University

Law Degrees in Victoria

Bachelor of Business Administration at Monash University

Study Abroad & Exchange Programs at Victorian Universities

CAVAL Libraries

Adelaide Approved at the University of Adelaide

Career Ready Advantage Program at La Trobe University

NYU Abu Dhabi

The University of Melbourne - Quick Facts

Career as a Civil Engineer

Career in Electrical Engineering

Local Pathways & Opportunities (See Careers Adviser)

o Level Crossing removal Careers day

o MEGT Apprenticeships and Introductory programs

o WPC Apprenticeships Click Here - Current Vic Vacancies

o Mid-year entry to Swinburne, Boxhill, Holmesglen –VCE and VCAL

o Vocational Introduction and ‘Taster’ programs in school holidays and school term @ Swinburne,

BoxHill and Hotel School eg. ‘Day in the Life’ of a Bricklaying, Nursing, Photography,

Engineering, Horticulture & Landscaping, Creative Artistry, Hotel Management, Tourism

o Barista training

o SEDA Open Days and Information Sessions for students who are

passionate about sport https://seda.vic.edu.au/prospectus

o Gateway LLEN’s Health & Allied Services Young Ambassador initiative

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