NEWSLETTER

Issue 34 25th October 2016

World Teachers’ Day This Friday the 28th of October is World Teachers’ Day. I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the dedicated teaching staff at Rainbow P-12 College. The quality of the teaching staff at this school is one of our greatest assets. The teachers have a genuine interest in the safety, care and development of each student of the college and generously give of themselves in a way that creates positive relationships and experiences for the young people in their care. The next time you see the teachers be generous with your praise and thank the professional and dynamic team we have. 2017 School Captains With the 2016 School Captains finishing their official classes last Wednesday we have completed the selection process to appoint the 2017 Senior School Captains. After a quite rigorous selection process of written application, interview and student election I am pleased to announce our Senior School Captains for the 2017 school year are Georgia Gelligen and Bridget McKenzie. I also wish to congratulate the other students who also applied for these prestigious roles in our school, Joel Boehm, Rylee Cocks and Bridget Ismay for the quality of their written applications, interview prowess and level of support by the students reflected in the election results. At assembly this week I spoke to the senior students regarding the importance of all of them being role models for the younger students, in the areas of attendance, work ethic, relationships with staff and students, participation in all school activities and wearing correct school uniform. From the levels of interest displayed on their faces we will have some very healthy competition for years to come for the School Captain roles. The selection process for the 2017 Junior School Captains will commence later this term. Sun Smart Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. It is estimated that more than 75% of all skin cancers could be prevented by practising sun protection in early childhood and adolescence. The College’s Sun Protection Policy has been developed to ensure that all students and staff attending Rainbow P-12 College are protected from over-exposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is to be implemented during Term 1 and Term 4. All students and staff are encouraged to wear sun protective hats that shade the face, neck and ears during recess, lunchtime and during sporting and other high risk activities; wear clothing with sleeves and collars that are made from a closely woven fibre; The use of SPF 30+ broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen is encouraged, with time for application of sunscreen allowed and reapply every two hours. Hats are able to be purchased at the office. Student Medical Information Could all parents/carers please ensure that your child’s medical information for excursions is up to date, including travel sickness, bed wetting, anxiety and if your child has a current illness ensure all necessary medications are provided.

Rainbow P-12 College

17 Albert Street PO Box 223

Rainbow Vic 3424 P: 03 5395 1063 F: 03 5395 1192

E: rainbow.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au Principal’s Report—from Mr Coffey

Introducing our new Student Wellbeing officer – Chantelle Fisher Although many of you will be aware of who I am, I thought it would be beneficial to officially introduce myself and my new role as “Student Wellbeing Officer”. Firstly I must say that I am extremely excited to be once again working at the school. I was the School Nurse in both Rainbow and Dimboola from 2005 to 2009. After finishing up as School Nurse I then returned to study and completed a Masters in Child & Family Health Science. I have been working as a community Midwife & Maternal and Child Health Nurse since then. My role as the Student Wellbeing Officer will involve a few different areas but will mainly focus around health promotion (both in and out of class), co-ordinating the Wellbeing Action team as well as providing student support. I am very much looking forward to working with the whole school community. Please feel free to contact me at the College if you would like to have a chat about anything wellbeing related.

Grade 3/4 Camp to Swan Hill - Student Feedback My favourite part of camp was completing the scavenger hunt around the camp. Nekeisha Grade 3/4 camp was super dooper and was an amazing experience. I really enjoyed going to the Art Gallery. Zander

I liked going swimming because we got free time. Emma My favourite part of camp was mini golf because I challenged Mr Glover. He won by a few. Cooper Grade 3/4 camp was awesome. Heidi I loved swimming at the Leisure centre. Benjamin I enjoyed the food, it was awesome. Charlie My favourite part was seeing the baby goats and going swimming. Oliver The best things about camp was the Catalina Museum. I got to see inside the flying boat. Phoebe

Junior Students of the Week—Charlie Roberts, Daniel Leggo, Eliza Clarke, Caleb Tregenza Senior Students of the Week—(Last week) Jakob Cocks, Rylee Cocks & Jessica Staples (pictured right) (This week) Bridget McKenzie, Nicholas Roll & Jeremy James

Minyip Shoot Report - from Ms Fulton The Minyip Shoot is a clay target shooting event hosted by the Minyip Field and Game Club. Eight Rainbow senior students attended along with about 420 other students from school over the south west and central Victoria. Those attending were: Joad Fuller, Erin Preston, Bronte Eckermann, Jessica Staples, Jeremy James, Liam Preston, Rachel Staples and Ryan Sluggett. The event was exceptionally well run with many volunteers. All Rainbow students did well and were about average or better for their age groupings. Even first time participants of Joad, Jeremy, Bronte and Erin shot some clay birds. Parents Mathew Staples and Michael Preston were invaluable helpers throughout the day. The volunteering meant the event ran smoothly and there were no problems with the guns. Thank you to the following students for giving a report of their day: From Joad Fuller On the 17th of October Liam, Jessica, Jeremy, Rachel, Erin, Ryan, Bronte and Joad attended the Minyip Field and Game Shoot. On the first round I hit 5 clay-birds and in the second round I hit 2 clay-birds. It was a great day and I enjoyed it a lot. My overall score was 7. From Jessica Staples The clay targets were at 12 different stations and some were difficult to see and know where they were going. We all had a great time and I got 8 clay targets out of the 24. (She also came fourth in the Junior girl category). From Rachel Staples The Minyip Shoot was a great day with all students shooting well and doing their personal best. On behalf of all the students who attended, I’d like to thank Mrs Fulton for organising the day and the parents who made the day possible for us. From Ryan Sluggett The Minyip Shoot was fun, safe and well organised. Everyone enjoyed themselves. I scored 12 out of 24 .

Kirsty Preston

Above right: Rachel Staples about to shoot. Right: Jeremy James takes aim. Below: Group photo

Bizaar Circus While the Grade 3/4s were on camp last week, the Grade 1/2s created their own circus called Bizaar Circus! The final performance for the preps (and some 5/6s) on Friday afternoon included juggling, balancing, hula hooping and acrobats. Everyone involved with Bizaar Circus had a fantastic time! I loved being in the Bizaar Circus because I was an acrobat.—Sally I loved that the circus made the preps laugh.—Baxter I liked being the ringmaster of the Bizaar Circus! - Tash I was nervous doing the circus but it was fun.—Lenny

Canteen Roster

Oct Wed 26th D. Napthine Thur 27th R. Rose/K. Kajewski Fri 28th L. McKenzie/S. George Mon 31st A. Sluggett Tue 1st Nov A. Gebert Wed 2nd T. Could/C. Roll Thur 3rd M. Ismay Fri 4th E. Staples/D. Huff Mon 7th C. Welch Tue 8th S. Perkins Wed 9th N. Leach/J. Fuller Thur 10th M. Boehm Fri 11th C. Fisher/K. Weir Mon 14th A. Ey/L. Heinrich Tue 15th J. Cocks/R. Keller Wed 16th D. Leggo/R. Richards Thur 17th A. Riordan Fri 18th E. Clarke

Canteen Emergency List

Desma Napthine 5395 1557 Debbie Lowe 0488 115 973 Cheryl Welch 5395 7250 Rebeckah Richards 53226190

If you wish to be placed on the emergency list please call the

office on 53951063.

Please note: Canteen Times are 12 noon—1.30 pm

First named on the roster is to pick up goods from Bow Bakery

Please remember to keep a check to see when you are rostered on.

CALENDAR

November Thur 3rd Kinder Transition Thur 3rd-4th Year 1/2 Camp Fri 4th Gateway to Girlhood & Mudmap to Manhood Year 8/9 Tue 8th Guys & Girls Thur 10th Prep trip to Zoo Mon 14th School Council Wed 16th-18th Year 5/6 Camp Tue 22nd Guys & Girls December Mon-Wed 5th-7th Year 7/8 Surf Camp Mon 5th-9th Dreamchasers Camp Tue 13th Kinder Transition PRESENTATION NIGHT Reports Handed out

PIANO FOR SALE

Lochau & Zimmermann

Strasburg—Berlin Make an offer Please contact

Lynda Solly

DIRTBIKE TEAM CHALLENGE On Friday November 18th there is a Interschool Dirt bike Team Challenge for EXPERIENCED motor cross riders. Inexperienced riders are not eligible to participate, but they are eligible for the grass track competition in May 2017. See the poster attached to the newsletter for more information. Please contact Nicole Kruger or Nadia Wedding to enter your name into the competition. All names need to be registered by November 9th.

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WALKING SCHOOL BUS

As part of the Walk To School month, all students are invited to join the WALKING SCHOOL BUS on Friday the 28th October. Please complete the form below and return to school by THURSDAY 27th October.

Student name: _____________________________________

Please indicate where you would like to be collected on Friday morning:

Kinder pick up 8:25am

Post Office pick up 8:30am

Parent/ carer signature ___________________________

VCE EXAM TIMETABLE

October

Wed 26th English—9.00am—12.15pm Thur 27th Psychology—9.00am—11.45am Fri 28th Biology—9.00am—11.45am Further Mathematics—2.00pm—3.45pm Mon 31st Further Mathematics—9.00am—10.45am

November

Wed 2nd Physical Education—3.00pm-5.15pm Thur 3rd Product Design & Technology—9.00am-10.45am Health & Human Development—3.00pm—5.15pm Mon 7th Art—9.00—10.45am. Wed 9th Physics– 9.00am—11.45am Legal Studies—2.00pm—4.15pm Thur 10th Ag & Hort—9.00am—11.45am Studio Arts—9.00am—10.45am Computing—Software Development– 11.45am—2.00pm Fri 11th VET Community Services— 9.00am—10.45am Geography—3.00pm—5.15pm Mon 14th Global Politics—11.45am—2.00pm

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

ONLY Any Year 10 or above 2017 girls that would

be interested in doing their Deb in 2017 please let me

know as soon as possible.

If anyone from JRFNC

that would be interested in being

Deb Ball Co-ordinator please let me know

also, as I am stepping down.

Jacinta Cocks—

0429951077.