N E W S L E T T E RV I C T O R I A N C O L L E G E F O R T H E D E A F

Page 2 - Growing Up Online event

Page 3 - Primary News

Page 4 - Photos from the week

Page 5 - Pathways Day

Page 6-8 - From the Library

Upcoming Dates

Labour Day Public HolidayMonday 8th March

Growing Up Online EventWednesday 17th March, 7:00pm

Pathways Day - Secondary SchoolThursday 25th March

What's in this issue?

LEARNING | RESILIENCE | RESPECT | RESPONSIBILITY | PRIDE

IMPORTANTINFORMATION 05/03

Labour Day Weekend, public holiday on Monday 8th

March, no school this day.

Please RSVP to our upcoming Parents as Partners

event, Growing Up Online. Available onsite at VCD or

watch remotely via Zoom. More details on page 2.

FROM THE PRINCIPALDear students and families,

It was so nice to see our students wearing their school

uniform with pride for our College photo day. Many

students took delight in wearing a college tie and

collectively standing tall for the photographer. It is evident

students have returned from our seniors camp with greater

confidence and self-assurance. Also congratulations to all

the families who began VCD’s ‘Auslan for Families’

program this week. It has created such a healthy buzz

around the college and we all applaud the effort and

commitment people are giving to this program.

Have a lovely long weekend everyone.

Marg

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Cyberspace 101. The reality of the online world. It’s not a matter of if – rather than when.

What are kids doing online. Learn the latest apps and platforms your kids are either on, want to

be on or are being told about at school. TikTok, Omegle, House Party & more.

Online Grooming. What is it and when/how does it occur? What are the warning signs & what to

do if you suspect this is happening to your child/student?

Cyberbullying. What it is, where it happens, what it looks like, how to prevent and what to do if it

occurs. Also, the legal consequences and the possible criminal charges.

Sharing Nudes. The taking and sending of explicit images. The social and emotional

consequences as well as the Law.

Problematic Gaming. How to manage digital devices in your home to avoid problems and what

to do if/when they arise.

Susan Mclean is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of Cybersafety

and young people. She was the first Victorian Police Officer appointed

to a position involving Cybersafety and young people. Susan will

provide a wake- up call to even the most switched on parents and

teachers. The session will cover the positive benefits of technology as

well as what parents need to be aware of:

GROWING UP ONLINE A VICTORIAN COLLEGE

FOR THE DEAF EVENT

WEDNESDAY 17TH MARCH7PM

597 ST KILDA ROAD

Please rsvp by 11 March: Gene.Reardon@education.vic.gov.au or sms Gene 0428 904 809

Parent Name _____________________________

1. I will come onsite to hear Susan: Yes/No OR

2. I will watch via Zoom: Yes/ No

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Lilla and Ezrah announced as

Primary House Captains. Lilla

is the High House Captain

and Ezrah is the Punt House

captain. We look forward to

presenting them with their

badges at a full school

assembly. Congratulations!

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PRIMARY NEWSBy Marnie Kerridge

Primary students are working hard to receive their School Wide Positive Behaviour certificates,

by showing all five school values. Congratulations to Aria and Hussien for achieving their

certificates.

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PHOTOS FROM THE WEEKThank you to all families who attended our Leaping Into Literacy event.

School photo day shenanigans.

PATHWAYS DAYTHURSDAY 25TH MARCH

SECONDARY SCHOOL YEARS 7-12

DRESS UPCome dressed as your

dream future job or

how you want to dress

when you are an adult.

PARTICIPATE INACTIVITIES

GUEST SPEAKERS

An extended lunch time

for pathways activitives.

Get to know your teachers'

pathway journeys.

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To all the families that have supported Book Club over the last 12 months.

Because of your support we have been able to purchase 6 new hardcover

books. These books would never have been purchased if it wasn’t for the

support of YOU. Thank you again for your support. The first book in this

series is also available in Auslan. You can watch it on YouTube or Auslan

Story books. Click the link: https://bit.ly/3bstQYH

Practice your signs below with Auslan match.

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FROM THE LIBRARYBy Evie Andrews

Thank you !

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Labour Day is also known as Eight Hours Day in Tasmania and May Day in the Northern Territory. It

commemorates when the 8 hour working day was implemented for Australians. It also recognizes

workers’ contributions towards the economy. It’s an annual public holiday and the date varies across

the different states. In Victoria, for 2021, the date is Monday March 8th.

The history of Labour Day in Australia spans over a century. It is an important annual event that

remembers those who struggled and succeeded to ensure decent and fair working conditions in

Australia. During the mid to late 1800s the working day was long and hard, where some employees

would work up to 12 hours a day, six days a week. They had hardly any time for anything else! Many

Australians saw the need for better working conditions and in the 1850s there was a strong push for

this. On April 21, 1856, stonemasons at the University of Melbourne marched to Parliament House to

push for an eight-hour working day. An agreement with employers for a 48-hour week was eventually

reached and Australian workers welcomed the new eight-hour day.

The number eight has often been spotted on many union buildings in Australia to symbolize an eight-

hour working day. For example, the Eight-Hour monument featuring a golden globe bearing the 888

symbol was erected in Spring Street in Melbourne in 1903. It has now been relocated to the corner

of Russell and Victoria Streets. Have you seen it?

Writer and poet Henry Lawson wrote a poem “Freedom on the Wallaby” to mark one of the largest

May Day/Labour Day demonstrations in Queensland in 1891 where it was reported that cheers were

made for “the eight-hour day”. John Warner wrote a song in 1998 titled “The Eight-Hour Day” calling

for Australians to stand up united and maintain their rights to an eight-hour work day. You can listen

or just read the lyrics here: http://unionsong.com/u053.html 7

FROM THE LIBRARYBy Evie Andrews

LABOUR DAY- WHY DO WE OBSERVE IT?

DID YOU KNOW?

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Regular hand washing throughout the

day at our designated hand washing

stations.

Masks on taxis and public transport

Staying home if unwell and seeking

medical advice as to whether a Covid-19

test is required.

At Victorian College for the Deaf, some

Covid-19 procedures remain in place. For

students, this means:

CONTACT USVictorian College for the Deaf

597 St Kilda Road

Melbourne 3004

Phone: 9510 1706

SMS: 61416905371

Email: victorian.ds@education.vic.gov.au

Website: www.vcd.vic.edu.au

COMPASSCompass is the school's main

communication platform for families. It is

where we will distribute notices, excursion

forms, newsletters and school reports.

Need help accessing Compass or resetting

your password? Contact the school office

and speak to our IT Wizard, Brenton.

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