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Important Dates To RememberFriday 4th April Last Day of Term 1 – Dismissed at 2.10 pm.Monday 21st April Easter Monday – Public HolidayTuesday 22nd April First Day of Term 2Friday 25th April ANZAC Day – Public HolidayFriday 9th May College Fete –NEW DATE
HAPPY HOLIDAYS:
Term 1 comes to a close this Friday, 4th April, 2014. We have had a very successful start to the school year in all three Learning Communities. A very big thank you to all students and staff for their hard work this term.Term 2 commences on Tuesday 22nd April. Week 1 of Term 2 will be a short week as we will be commemorating ANZAC Day on the Friday. We wish all students, staff and the community a happy holiday time and a happy Easter.
HARMONY DAY CONCERT: A GREAT SUCCESS:
Congratulations to everyone who participated in last week’s Harmony Day Concert. It was terrific that so many families came along and joined in. A very big thank you to the staff that coordinated the event Ms Palazzolo, Ms Di Mieri, Ms Sandhu, Ms Austin, Ms Montalti and Ms Hadzikadic and a special thank you to our VCAL students for their organisation.
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING:
Tonight, Tuesday, is the first School Council meeting for the 2014-2015 Laverton P – 12 College School Council. We wish the new School Councillors: Owen Hinton, Augustine Augustine and Launi VaiTuuTuu all the very best for their time as parent representatives on School Council.
BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS:
At Laverton P – 12 College in 2014 we are undertaking two very important ‘Community Building’ projects.One is with our Karen Community members and one is with our Pacific Islander Community members.
The Karen Project is called the REAL project. This project is supported by Foundation House an organisation which supports the settlement and ‘community connection’ of refugee families. The focus for the REAL project is to support the engagement of Karen families at our College. Part of the strategy is to assist Karen families to support the education of their children at our school. Each month, right throughout 2014, a group of dedicated Karen parents meet with a group of staff, as well as representatives from Foundation House and examine ways and means of building school engagement for their community at Laverton P – 12 College.
Pacific Island Community Project is based around an Action Plan that a group of interested Pacific Islander community members, including some parents, have developed in consultation with the Leadership Team at Laverton P – 12 College. Some of the aspects of our Action Plan include:
1. Providing activities at school that will be of high interest to students of Pacific Islander background.
2. Organise information sessions for Pacific Islander families to build their understanding of the ways they can assist with the education of their children at Laverton P – 12 College.
3. Providing advisory support for students and families from Pacific Island background.
One member of our Pacific Island Committee is Marie Pewhairangi. Marie works for Wyndham Council as a Cultural Youth Development Officer.
Principal’s Report:
Contact Details:
91 Bladin StreetLaverton Vic
3028Phone: 9369
College Newsletter1st April, 2014
Issue No: 5
Marie’s is able to provide advice to pacific island youth and their families Marie’s contact details are:
phone number: 87341355, email
Two other members of our Pacific Island Committee are Pastor Tui Luauianu and his wife Acer. Pastor Tui and Acer will be regular visitors to our College commencing in Term 2 to support our Pacific Island students in the 9 - 12 Learning Community. Our aim is that with Pastor Tui and Acer’s support we will be able to build the educational and social outcomes of our students from Pacific Islander background.
Have a great holiday.Neil SproalCollege Principal
REMINDERS:1. No dogs are permitted in the school
grounds at any time.2. Laverton College carparks are designated
for staff parking only.3. Parents and visitors to the school are
requested to avoid smoking in the vicinity of the school. Smoking is not permitted in the school grounds.
4. All visitors are asked to report to the main college office before proceeding to a Learning Community.
5. Students are not permitted to use mobile phones whilst at school. Phones will be confiscated. Families wishing to make contact with their son or daughter during the day should phone the college office for assistance.
6. The new date for the College Fete is now Friday 9th May.
RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOUR / RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE:
Once again in Term 2 Laverton College will remained focused on our priority in 2014 of ‘Respectful Behaviour / Respectful Language’ in each Learning Community. We expect all staff show respect to all students and community members and in return we expect the same in return.
Students are expected to respect themselves, fellow students, the staff of the College, community members and the College environment.
It is important to remind everyone that respectful behaviour / respectful language extends to
travelling to and from school and whilst on school activities such as excursions.
Respect for self means taking pride in your appearance, being on time for school and setting goals to achieve and making a genuine effort to achieve those goals. Laverton P – 12 College has an expectation that all students will attend school neatly presented in school uniform each day and that they are on time for school. This means that students are at school ready for class before the bell at nine o’clock in the morning. Students not on time for school can miss out on important information that interrupts their day. Students arriving late also disrupt the class. All families are asked to support the College by ensuring their children are ‘on time’ each day.
COLLEGE AND HOUSE CAPTAINS:
We are very proud to introduce our College Captains and House Captains for 2014.
College Captains College Vice-Captains
Lovepreet Singh Pannamy Touch
Lachlan Creaner Theresa Frost
Sharni Currie-Procter Alexander Limneos
House CaptainsRed – Delta Tahlia DOWNIE
Tatjana IVKOVICCourtney JOLLYAshley KNIGHT
Blue – Zeta Zane CAMPBELL
9 – 12 NEWS:
Eh Si Si JOHNSONKane KNOWLESChloe WOOD
Yellow – Beta Manpreet KAURBrandon BLAYNEYCandace TOETOELuke WALKER
Green – Alpha Naomi DANIELSLukas GEORGEAmy MILNEVina TOUCH
YEAR 9 WERRIBEE ZOO EXCURSION:
On Thursday 6th March, 2014 a group of 47 Year 9 students visited Werribee Open Range Zoo. The excursion was planned as part of Humanities. We were also fortunate this year to have received a grant from ‘Access for All’ so that our entry and
transport were all paid for. The students were given a guided tour of the critically endangered grassland habitat. We also learnt about the Eastern Barred Bandicoot and took the Safari Tour and saw the hippos, rhinos, giraffes, camels and zebras to mention a few of the animals that roam freely in the Savannah plains. It was an enjoyable and educational day for all the students and teachers.Nadia Palazzolo Year 9 Humanities
VCAL PD STALLS ON HARMONY DAY:
Our VCAL Intermediate personal Development students were encouraged to design projects involving interaction with school and local community on Monday 24th March, 2014 at Harmony Day concert. They successfully ran a couple of stalls like food, games, cultural artwork, icy poles, face painting and soft drinks. The students planned, organised and executed the whole project under the supervision of their VCAL Intermediate personal Development teacher MS G Sandhu. The stalls were very successful and the students were able to raise more than $270 as benefits. These benefits were contributed to the school VCAL fund to organise excursions for students in the near future.
Experiences of some of the students:
On Monday 24th March we and a couple of our class mates set up a soft drinks stall on Harmony Day as one of our VCAL Intermediate Personal Development projects. Under the supervision of our teacher, Mrs Sandhu, we did a lot of planning, conducted surveys, researched the best deals, decided what tasks each one of us in the group will do and organised the resources we would need. The stall was very successful and we enjoyed running it. We raised more than $150. The money will go to our VCAL funds so that we can go on more excursions. It was a great learning experience.Michael, Ashley, Shane & Jayden
In our VCAL Personal Development project Jackie and I sold icy poles and did face painting on Harmony Day. We really enjoyed running these stalls, interacting with people and learning new skillsSarah Graham
We ran a games stall on Harmony Day for our VCAL_INTPD project. It was a great learning experience. We could have done better by proper planning. However, we were able to attract people to our stall and handle customers well.Alyjama Molesi & Ricky Nguyen
I really enjoyed selling samosas on Harmony Day. It was a good learning experience as I picked up a few skills like organising and good customer service. It was good meeting new people and see them buy our product. I am glad I did this project as we had good fun. I can’t wait for the next time I get to do a project like this.Wairata, Mitchell, Devantay & Pa Lay Paw
In our VCAL Intermediate Personal Development project we all organised stalls on Harmony Day such as food, games, cultural artwork, icy poles, face painting and soft drinks. It was a good experience as we learned to be responsible and respectful, and developed our communication skills. Also, we’ve learned to be careful while handling money.
Harmony Day was good fun. I enjoyed doing cultural artwork and was able to develop my skills further.Alesha-Del-Tane, Eh Doh & Timothy Htoo
Thank you to all the VCAL Intermediate personal Development students who worked hard to make these projects a success. I also appreciate you for the excellent sense of responsibility and the wonderful planning and organising skills you all showed. Ms G. Sandhu (VCAL Intermediate Personal Development teacher)
LAVERTON COLLEGE BLOOD DRIVE:
Thanks to the following staff and students who generously gave up their time and blood to help those in need: Ms. Forster and Ms. Whitefield, Dylan Kerridge, Jessica Wood, Brandon Blainey, Tatiana Ivkovic, Amy Milne, Maritina Vaai, Ruth Paotama, Candace Toetoe, Ricky Nguyen, Verma Verma, and Katie Hollingsworth. Even though not all were successful in donating blood or had a reaction afterwards, their willingness and desire to make a difference in the lives of many people is greatly appreciated.
The next group of bookings have been made at Werribee Donor Centre for Tuesday 17th June 2014. There will be 2 groups of 7 (6 students and 1 staff) leaving at 10:00am and 11:00am and returning at 12:30pm and 1:30pm respectively.
If you are interested in donating blood and you satisfy the criteria please see Young Blood Ambassadors Tristan Lee, Holly Davies, Natalie Smith or Bianka Kozole for details.
Alternatively all students over the age of 16 are able to donate at their own convenience at any of the Donor centres in Melbourne.
HARMONY WEEK CELEBRATIONS:
On the Monday 24th March, 2014 from Laverton P - 12 College celebrate Harmony Day. The VCAL students organised some activities for the afternoon ranging from face painting, novelty games, and a variety of food and drinks stalls. Many students wore their traditional costumes and were able to participate in a parade. The afternoon concluded with a concert in the amphitheatre including performances from a Fijian Dance group, Pacific Island Dancers, a Karen Women’s and children’s choir and other musical performances from students. It was an enjoyable afternoon which prompted a big congratulations to all the VCAL students for their hard work in organising the afternoon.
All gold coins collected in the 9 - 12 Learning Community on the day have been donated to CARE Australia. A total of $85, which will be used to provide nutritious meals for children in poor communities overseas.Nadia Palazzolo - Senior VCAL teacher
BREAKFAST CLUB:
The Year 9 – 12 Learning Community, provide breakfast for all students each morning from 8.00 am – 8.30 am.
VET HOSPITALITY AND MUSIC:
On Friday 28 March the Year 10 Hospitality and Music classes provided a delicious morning tea with live entertainment for all staff. Well done, Year 10s!
YEAR 9 - 12 STUDY GROUP:
Need help with class or homework? Want to finish work after school? Then come to the Study Group! A Math/Science and English/Humanities teacher will be available to help you.
When: Every Thursday at 3.15 – 4.15 pmWhere: 9 – 12 Learning Community in A13 & A14.
5/6 EXCURSION TO SOVEREIGN HILL:
As part of our Australian History unit this term in Discovery, Years 5 & 6 went on an excursion to Sovereign Hill on Wednesday 19th March, 2014. The students explored life in Australia in the 1800s by participating in a range of activities and games, and learned a lot about the importance of gold in shaping our country as we know it today. It was a terrific day and the students are to be commended for their enthusiasm, teamwork and excellent behaviour while representing our College. We received many positive comments from staff and visitors at Sovereign Hill. Well done!
Sarah Capri
You had to have a miner’s license to mine for gold and if you didn’t you had to go to jail. Kyla K
We went to One Eyed Gully and played a game to see which culture would get the most money from mining for gold. Then we would take it to the bankers and they would exchange it for
money, but we had to be careful for there were troopers watching. We also went to a library, theatre and a hotel. We saw lots of demonstrations like a trooper shoot a gun. It was very fun and I’m sure we all learned a lot. Jordyn J
We got to be miners, bankers and troopers. We even get to have a mining license of our own. We learnt that troopers can be mean and greedy. We went in the Red Hill Mine. It was so scary and darkness was everywhere. Eh Thaw Poe T
Me, my classmates and my teacher went to the confectionery factory and I got to eat one of the lollies. Nae Lay Say H
We went in the Red Hill Mine and we saw a replica of gold. The real one went to London and was melted down to coins. Jason H
My favourite thing was One Eyed Gully and I earned 3 pounds and 11 shillings. I got arrested twice and found that the troopers were like thieves. Jordan T
We got to look at the National School and all the kids at the school were dressed up in old-fashioned clothes. Hallie R
I loved Sovereign Hill, it was very fun and I wish I can go there again. Brianna J
WILDLIFE WATCHERS:
Year 7 Make a Difference class received a visitor, Adrianna, from Tierre Madre Animal Shelter in North Melbourne. Adrianna talked to us about the many ways that our native wildlife are threatened and can be injured. We heard many inspiring and informative stories about the great work that people such as Adrianna do to help injured animals and release them back into the wild. She also taught us what to do if we find injured wildlife on the road, how to check marsupial pouches for young, and how to make our public spaces and gardens more animal friendly.
5 - 8 News:
Following this, we went on an excursion to Serendip Sanctuary in Lara. They have many native animals to see there including emus, wallabies, lizards, frog-mouth owls and many different species of bird. There are also grey kangaroos, and we saw a whole family up-close. The family group included a joey peeking out of the mother’s pouch! It was a fantastic morning exploring bush and wetland habitats.
CRASHENDO:
On Thursday 27th March Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School visited our College to play with our Crashendo students. Ninety five students and teachers combined with our children to practise a variety of tunes. This was an excellent experience for our students to be able to play with a large number of children in an orchestral setting.
YEAR 5 AND 6’s SHEEP BRAIN DISSECTION:
On Friday 21st March, 2014 all year 5 and 6 students participated in a sheep brain dissection science lesson. This program is part of our College’s cross age tutoring program where the senior students mentor the younger students. Students from Years 9 - 12 were mentors for our Year 5 - 6 students. The session was supervised by science teachers. Below are highlights experienced by the children.
We did a brain dissection using a sheep brain. I learnt all about the important parts of the brain such as the frontal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, parietal lobe, cerebellum and the spinal cord.Amit 5/6B
We learnt about the major parts of the brain and their functions. The right part of the brain controls the left part of the body and the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body.Sher Tha Kue 5/6B
My group actually cut an actual sheep brain. You may be wondering why sheep brains? It is only that sheep’s brains are similar to a human brain. The cerebellum was located at the back of the brain and close to the spinal cord. We dissected the cerebellum in half and we saw the tree of life. It was a fun experiment.Eric 5/6B and Maxwell 5/6AAt the end of the practical section, Mr Chandler gave us a quiz. It was a review of all we did in the session.Shirley-Ann 5/6B
It was our turn to do the dissection, I was really excited. Before we went in we had to wear a laboratory coat, gloves and goggles. We listened and followed all the instructions that were given.
I enjoyed it because it was a great experience to see and touch the sheep brain.Imogen 5/6B
ARRIVING LATE:
I would like to remind parents and guardians that teachers collect students at 8.50 a.m. to start the school day.
It is most important that students do arrive in time to be collected by teachers so they are prepared for the start of the day. The first few minutes with the teacher sets up routines and organisation that is important for learning and teaching.
We have several children who arrive late each day. As each child arrives late the morning routine across the community is severely disrupted. The minutes that they are late add up to hours and in the end days for students. These ‘days’ added to illnesses have a major impact on the student learning. When a student arrives even a few minutes late they will have missed the crucial explicit teaching at the beginning of the lesson. They might then not understand their work and need to complete it after class, during recess. Students who arrive late may have less success with their learning as they take time to get orientated and started for the day, and therefore miss even more of the lesson.
If by chance your child is late, the student MUST report to the office so that a late note can be signed and the attendance records for the day adjusted. The class teacher will have marked the student as absent and the office staff have to record the change and the time of arrival.
STUDENT ISSUES:
At times there will be the case that your child may complain about another student at school. On these occasions, if they occur, we have very specific processes that need to be followed.
It is best to clarify with your child what happened and get a full picture of the incident.
You can then let your child’s teacher know that there was a problem that is concerning you.
You may find that the class teacher or yard duty teacher is aware of the issue and it has already been dealt with. For issues and concerns the teacher will use a restorative
processes, the children will talk through the situation with the teacher, and then a logical outcome or consequence will be reached.
If the issue proves more serious the situation may be handled via the leadership team in the Community. You may of course contact myself or Mrs Pruscino to discuss the problem. We will then confer with the class or yard duty teacher and if the situation has not been resolved, we will speak with all of the students involved and once again reach a logical outcome or consequence.
It is of utmost importance that the teachers or leadership of the community approach the child to talk about the issue. We strongly urge parents to go through these steps and not approach the child themselves.
We endeavour to keep the school a safe and happy place for all students. We respect all students and see each issue as a time for them to learn, grow and understand another’s point of view. This is reflected in changed behaviours.
SPORT:
It is important that students wear the correct shoes for participating in sport (i.e. runners) so that they do not injure themselves. Runners can be brought along in their bag and changed into before the sport class. At the end of sport the students can put their school shoes back on.
MEDICAL ALERT AND SPORT ALERTS:
If your child cannot participate in sport or has a medical reason (i.e broken arm etc.) we need a note advising the reason and the length of time the student will not be able to participate (sport/running around etc.).
The student will then be issued with a “Sport Alert” or “Medical Alert” badge which they will wear while at school. They must collect it before school and at the end of the day return it to the Prep-4 office.
If your child suffers from asthma they must have an updated Asthma plan and their medication/puffer/spacer handed into the prep-4 office for use at school.
PREP-4 ATTENDANCE TROPHY:
Every Tuesday morning the Attendance Trophy will be awarded to the class with the best attendance for the previous week.
Prep – 4 News:
Winner of Week 8 – Grade P/1 -ARWinner of week 9 – Grade P/1 - AR
PARENT DETAILS:
If you have changed your phone number or address please notify the office of the changes. We need to have correct phone numbers in case of emergencies.
ANZAC DAY BADGES:
Anzac Day Badges are available from the Learning Community Offices for 50 cents each.
Jan ScottPrincipal Prep - 4 Community
1ST LAVERTON SCOUT GROUP:
Based in Laverton, 1st Laverton is an active part of the local community. Joey Scouts aged 6 – 7 years old, coming soon, Cub Scouts aged 8 – 10 years old Wednesday
night’s 7.00 – 8.30 pm plus some weekend activities,
Scouts aged 10 – 14 years old Monday night’s 7.00 – 9.00 pm, plus weekend camps and hikes,
Venturers aged 14 – 17 years old, coming soon,
Rovers aged 17 – 25 years old, whenever and wherever the action is, we will link you with Rover Crews in the District.
Interested? For more information, drop in and visit us on a section night or contact our Group Leader Colin Price on 9255 3006 or 0412 997 244.
HOBSONS BAY NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK:
Hobson’s Bay National Youth Week starts Wednesday 2rd April, 2014. Events are: NYW 2014 Hobsons Bay Launch, AFL Tomorrows Leaders with the Western
Bulldogs, Music on the Deck, Skate/BMX/Scooter Event, Parenting Information Forum Cyber Bullying
with Suzanne Mclean.For more information visitwww.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/youngpeople
Community Notices:
