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TrEKKinG THE KOKOdA TrAil

Yr 10-12 Pathways Course InterviewsMonday 13th August -Friday 17th August

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During the last school holidays Warragul Regional College Year 9 Team Leader, John Gilcrist and Year 11 student Jake Borsato trekked the Kokoda Trail, New Guinea. It was the culmination of some serious planning and training with seventeen people starting the trek and two people needing to be fl own out due to sickness.

It has been an ambition of John’s to walk in the steps of the diggers and get some insight into what they went through, it was a goal he wanted to reach for many years and the main driving factor for him was meeting this enormous challenge.

Jake Borsato was one of three local students to be awarded the George Collins Kokoda Award. The other two students were girls from Marist College and St Paul’s Anglican Grammar. The award is sponsored by George Collins and Family, Gary Blackwood, Bernie Rowell, Michael Blackwood, Duncan McNeil and Get Lost Camping.

The students who applied for the award, in writing, were interviewed to convince the judges that they were worthy recipients, willing to

further honour the memory of those who so valiantly defended Australia against the Japanese on the Kokoda Trail in 1942.

The group was led by Bernie Rowell and Gary Blackwood, both very experienced Kokoda leaders and included local vet Bill Darmody. Participants involved in the trek suffered an extremely diffi cult physical and mental challenge, while being constantly reminded of the sacrifi ces made by our servicemen and the native carriers (or “Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels”) in extremely trying conditions. As such, it is not surprising that the Kokoda trek is an emotional experience and so rewarding.

John and Jake both agreed that the trek was an incredibly worthwhile experience, leaving them in awe of the young Australian soldiers who fought there. Jake would like to encourage all Year 10 students to apply for next year’s George Collins Award, by completing an entry this term.

John Gilcrist, Jake Borsato, Bernie Rowell, Maddi Wheller, Georgia Corstorphin, Bill Darmody & Gary Blackwood (kneeling).

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A Proud History, a Bright Future

It has been a very busy couple of weeks at the College with last week in particular being occupied by the arrival of our Chinese delegation from Jiu Jiang, the Semester Awards Presentations and the Senior School Information Evening.

The principals’ AwardsThe Principal Team were extremely proud to be able to present awards to a host of high achieving students based on their performance

over the course of semester 1 at our Principals’ Award Ceremony last Thursday. It was particularly pleasing to see the many outstanding results and what really stood out was the number of students who received multiple awards in areas such as academic achievement, attendance and effort. It is clear that turning up to school every day and working hard is the key recipe for school (and life) success. Congratulations to all students who received an award. A full list of award recipients is enclosed in the newsletter. A big thankyou also to the many parents and grandparents who were able to come along and help recognise high levels of student achievement, your presence was appreciated by staff and students alike.

chinese delegationWarragul Regional College, along with Drouin SC, Neerim District, Chairo and St.Paul’s is currently hosting 25 students and 4 teachers from our sister schools in Jiu Jiang. The Chinese teachers have been very impressed by our teachers innovative approaches to teaching and will take back many new ideas. It was interesting to hear how students in Year 12 in China will attend school from 7 am to 10pm with only a two hour break in the middle of the day. Such is the level of competition in China for University places that students have little to no time for anything other than their studies. While it is hard not to admire the strong work ethic shown by Chinese students, the lack of life balance for young people must be a little concerning.

Next year we will be sending a delegation of teachers and students to China under the guidance of Mr. Ponton. Any student interested in attending should contact Mr. Ponton for further details.

FacilitiesAt present we are negotiating with architects for some major maintenance and facility upgrades estimated to be in the region of $900,000. These improvements will essentially involve replacing rooves, guttering, storm water drains and some internal ceilings and external doors. We would expect these works to commence within the next two months and run through to the end of the year.

Student Attitudes to School Survey 2012We were delighted with the results from the Student Attitudes to School survey conducted in May this year. The results showed signifi cant improvement in all eleven areas surveyed. Ten of the eleven elements surveyed are either at the state average or well above the state average. Of particular importance were the strong results in the areas of stimulating learning, teacher and school connectedness.

We were also happy with the improvements in results around peer to peer relationships however the results indicate that we do need to continue to keep up the pressure on tackling bullying and thoughtless behaviour. Congratulations to all students and staff for your efforts in making such great improvements in these results.

Rob JuratowitchPrincipal

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delegation from Jiu Jiang, the Semester Awards Presentations and the Senior School Information Evening.

The principals’ AwardsThe Principal Team were extremely proud to be able to present awards to a host of high

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refl ectionsAfter four weeks at Warragul Regional College, I feel like I’m developing a good understanding of the school, the educational programs and teachers, and student’s attitudes and approaches to learning. I have been particularly impressed with the work being done by the school’s leadership team and teachers in critically evaluating what effective learning looks like, and what teaching strategies we need to employ to facilitate this. As I move around the

school and speak with teachers, what stands out in comparison to other schools I have visited are the vibrant, enthusiastic and passionate conversations people are having about student learning. I have also been fortunate to meet twice with Year 12 school leaders Will, Kirsten, Vanessa and Troy and among other things, I was impressed with their focus and commitment to leading positive changes in student behaviour in the school yard. I have enjoyed my time so far and look forward to working with students, staff and parents and making a positive and lasting contribution to Warragul Regional College

Student wellbeingThe Student Wellbeing team at Warragul RC is a very impressive team and is well lead by Assistant Principal Iain Luck. Its’ core goal is to support students to ensure they can make the most of their educational opportunities while at the school. I have witnessed the team work very effectively with a number of students in a supportive and compassionate manner, focussing on meeting the individual needs of students so that their learning is maximised. I have also had numerous meetings with parents on a number of welfare related issues and all have been very happy with the way the school has addressed issues. One incident I would like to raise with the community is a phone call I received regarding students crossing the train tracks in Warragul. The parent, who works on Queen Street, said 2 girls ran across the train line close to an oncoming call train. This parent said students were regularly doing this. This is obviously VERY dangerous and concerning, and we ask that all parents raise this issue with their sons and daughters, emphasising the dangerous and illegal nature of this behaviour. It is important that students create a peer culture around what is acceptable behaviour and parents play an important role in infl uencing what teenagers say and do with their friends.

Student learningThe School Council and Curriculum Committee have been reviewing a number of school policies, including the Homework Policy. A few changes have been made to the policy and once the fi nal draft has been ratifi ed by School Council, all parents will be notifi ed of the changes and the new policy. One issue I would like to raise is the number of hours of homework students do. The policy states that that the appropriate number of hours of homework for each year level are:

Year 7: 30 – 45 minutes per night Monday to Thursday

Year 8: 45 – 60 minutes per night Monday to Thursday

Year 9: 60 – 90 minutes per week night

Year 10, Year 11, Year 12: Homework will generally increase, and require at least 1 hour per night at Year 10 to 3 hours per week night in Year 12, with up to 6 hours on weekends during peak VCE periods.

Obviously this is a guide and at different times, such as during exam times, homework demands will increase and decrease. We ask that parents support their child’s learning by monitoring and ensuring homework is being completed.

Mike ShoneAssistant Principal

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Helping your kids thrive at school

Most parents want their kids to thrive at school. But thriving is not just about academic performance or whether or not a child is good at sport or can make friends easily. According to the authors of Thriving at School, Dr John Irvine and John Stewart, current research shows that our children's success in life will depend less on their 'traditional' IQ and more on their emotional intelligence.

"Ideally", say Irvine and Stewart, "children need to develop attitudes, values and good habits in their early school years which help them to become happy and effective learners."

"While highly important for a child's intellectual development, the original 3Rs of reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are not enough on their own to ensure children will thrive as learners. In addition, they need to learn the values of respect, responsibility and relationships – the new 3Rs."

what are some of the main issues that children face at school, which parents may not be aware of or consider?

I think we forget just how social and emotional school is. Children are placed in age-cages, where one day can determine which 'year' you are in, who you mix with and what you will learn.

Children need to mix and feel connected. This isn't always going to be a smooth and happy journey. Learning can be diffi cult – learning social skills and emotional intelligence means there can be upset. But they are just as important in the development of kids as learning the traditional 3Rs – Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmetic. These new 3Rs – Respect, Responsibility and Relationships - are important for our kids' futures.

In classes, parents sometimes forget that their kids are being cared for by adults who are neither family nor close friends – and these people are professionals. Sometimes we forget just how much experience of children our quality teachers have – they have a history of hundreds of children. Where parents see the world of their child, teachers see the world of 'their' children.

I also feel that parents are much more focused on 'success', which can be based on how my kid is doing against other kids in the same class. You hear some parents say – "he has to catch up, he is slipping behind". This makes learning out to be a race. But it isn't. A plant that grows quicker doesn't have a better fl ower.

what are the personal qualities that can help a child succeed at school?

This is really entering into the world of emotional intelligence – the personal growth and development of a good and happy learner. These qualities are not just for school – they are for life; after all that is what we are really trying to develop in school. This is the domain of social-emotional well-being. We fi nd that the real qualities are the new 3Rs:

Respect - Everyone has the right to be respected. Respect comes from appreciating something for what it is – not what it can do for us.Respect means having regard for others by accepting that other people are different but just as important as you are.Respecting yourself means that you stand up for yourself and don't let yourself be talked into doing things that you know are wrong or make you feel uncomfortable.

Responsibilities - We must take responsibility for our actions - for our learning, for possessions, for following rules, and for being kind. We become responsible by gaining satisfaction in knowing that what we do is appreciated. Parents must respect that schools have to assert rules to ensure all kids act responsibly.

Relationships - Once respect and responsibilities are understood, good relationships follow easily. This is probably the most important element for happiness in a life. The most important relationship we should strengthen is the one with ourselves. How we relate to 'us' is fundamental for social and emotional well-being. For it is this relationship that offers us the greatest platform on which to build success, to increase our confi dence, to tackle change.

Excerpts taken from “Thriving at School: A practical guide to help your child enjoy the crucial school years” (2nd Edn), by Dr John Irvine and John Stewart.

parent Opinion Survey:

Every family should have received a parent opinion survey in the mail. I would ask that you please take the time to complete the survey as your opinion is important to us and will be refl ected in the management and organisation of the school. As a reward for taking the time to complete and return the survey each family will be placed in a draw to win a $250 Restaurant Voucher at In 2 Food in Warragul.

Please return your completed survey to the school by Friday 26th August 2012. Please be assured that your responses are totally confi dential.

Thanks for your support with this. Parents with questions or queries are welcome to contact the school.

Les PontonAssistant Principal

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at school. But thriving is not just about academic performance or whether or not a child is good at sport or can make friends easily. According to the authors of Thriving at School, Dr John Irvine and John Stewart, current research shows that our children's success in life will depend less on their 'traditional' IQ and more on their emotional

MYKi cArdSimportant information for students travelling on the warragul Town BusesThe Victorian Government is phasing out the 2 hour and Daily short term tickets on regional bus services. This means that everyone on a town bus will soon require a myki card to travel.

If your child uses a Warragul Town Bus Service to get to and from school (not the contracted school bus), or uses buses on weekends and for other purposes, they will need a Myki card to travel.

Myki cards are available at train stations and local retailers where you see the Myki sign, or online at myki.com.au. The cost for a general concession and child Myki card is $3.00. The cards themselves have no value and need to be topped up prior to travel either online, at the Myki retailer or on the town bus (maximum $20).

The Transport and Ticking Authority advises you to register your Myki card so that if the card is lost or stolen, any value on the card can be transferred to a replacement Myki at no cost.

For further information please call the Myki call centre (1800 800 007) or look online at www.myki.com.au

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Last Thursday at a special assembly, Principal’s Awards were presented to students from each year level. It was encouraging to see so many parents attend the assembly to congratulate students on receiving the Achievement, Endeavour, Attendance and Community awards. Achievement Awards - Top 10 academic students at every year level.

Endeavour Awards - Students who received 100% in their progress reports for effort

Attendance Awards - Top ten students in every year level for attendance

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ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Top 10 academic students at every year.7_1 Cobie Polman Short7_1 Paige Anderson7_3 Emily Debnam7_3 Georgia Rowlinson7_3 Grace Tang7_3 Hayden Young7_4 Grace Saunders7_4 Jamee Lee Kolar7_4 Kristen Coster7_4 Niken Pharaoh8_1 Scott Lewis8_3 Jasmine Mead8_3 Jenny Tang8_3 Kailo Worth8_3 Olivia Schwartz8_3 Sophie Smith8_5 Breanna Pratt8_5 Jye Burke8_5 Rebecca Elliott8_5 Shayna Denholm9_1 Deborah Haynes9_1 Shelby Driessen9_2 Bradley Hefford9_3 Angela Aitken9_3 Jacqueline Wall9_3 Kiera Collins9_3 Rebekah Fullard9_4 Meg Watson-Jinnette9_5 Leigh Coster9_5 Renae Winter0TL Jack Nuttall0KH Courtney Rowlinson0KH Ebony Pierrehumbert0KH Teagan Hedrick0KH Zachary Murfet0KS Elizabeth Campbell0KS Evangeline Clough Good0KS Meaghan Newitt0MB Alyse Ollington0MB Miriam Grace0PD Maharlia Pakoti1AN Erin Smith1JN Claire Young1JN Jessica Day1JN Rachel Mak1JN Sarah Coster1SQ Carley Young1SQ Danielle Stephenson1SQ Megan James1SQ Theresa Johnson1ST Lucy Saunders2JB Gabriella Birtchnell-Jones2JB Katherine Law2JB Scott Harris2JB Stephanie Young2RR Adam Young2RR Ashley Scott2RR Ellee Polman-Short2RR Kate Gallagher2RR Stephanie Keeble2SW Stephanie Newitt

ENDEAVOUR AWARDS

Students who received 100% in their progress reports for effort 7_1 Cobie Polman Short7_1 Bradley Murray7_3 Emily Debnam7_3 Grace Tang7_3 Aaron Keeble7_3 Hayley Melsen7_3 Kirby Brace7_4 Grace Saunders7_4 Jamee Lee Kolar7_4 Kristen Coster7_4 Niken Pharaoh7_4 Hannah Junor8_1 Scott Lewis8_3 Jasmine Mead8_3 Jenny Tang8_3 Olivia Schwartz8_3 Sophie Smith8_3 Benjamin Jones8_3 Liam Joslin-Tuck8_3 Nathan Murfet8_5 Breanna Pratt8_5 Jye Burke8_5 Shayna Denholm9_1 Deborah Haynes9_1 Shelby Driessen9_1 Kaysie Michelmore9_3 Jacqueline Wall9_3 Kiera Collins9_3 Rebekah Fullard9_3 Breanna Campbell9_3 Britney Pompei9_3 Jacynta Kettle9_3 Karly Mcgrath9_3 Molly Bridge9_3 Stephanie Kleinitz9_4 Meg Watson-Jinnette9_5 Leigh Coster9_5 Renae Winter9_5 Courtney Anderson0KH Courtney Rowlinson0KH Ebony Pierrehumbert0KH Teagan Hedrick0KH Zachary Murfet0KS Elizabeth Campbell0KS Meaghan Newitt0KS Dillon Pratt0MB Alyse Ollington0MB Miriam Grace0MB Jack Walk0MO Jayden Manintveld0PD Maharlia Pakoti0PD Thomas Axford1AN Erin Smith1AN Hayley Brydon1AN Sarah Houghton1JN Rachel Mak1JN Sarah Coster1JN Amy Follett1JN Rebecca Wakenshaw

1JN Rochelle Pompei1MC Natalie Martyn1SQ Carley Young1SQ Danielle Stephenson1SQ Megan James1SQ Renee Coote1ST Lucy Saunders2JB Gabriella Birtchnell-Jones2JB Kate Law2JB Scott Harris2JB Stephanie Young2JB Emily Carter2JB Lochlan Crawford2RR Ellee Polman-Short2RR Kate Gallagher2RR Stephanie Keeble2RR Emma Richardson2RR Karly De La Haye2SW Alison Fornaro

ATTENDANCE AWARDS

Top 10 students in every year level for attendance7 Matthew Burdett7 Reece Campbell7 Emily Debnam7 Tom Harvey7 Brittany Kilgour-Allsop7 Peta Rhodes7 Claudia Schwartz7_3 Hayden Young7_4 Hannah Junor7_4 Grace Saunders8 Taylor Borlace8 Bailey Christopher8 Madison Debnam8 Rebecca Elliott8 Matthew Farthing8 Nicholas Handley8 Brayden Hoskins8 Brett King8 Cameron Lyon8 Ashlee Murray9 Kayne Best9 Victoria Burdett9 Chelsea Kleeven9 Gary Lasorella 9 Jacob Orlicki9_2 Bradley Hefford9_3 Breanna Campbell9_3 Stephanie Kleinitz9_3 Britney Pompei9_5 Renae Winter0KH Ebony Pierrehumbert0KS Elizabeth Campbell0MO Jayden Manintveld10 Jessica Dwyer10 Jodie Green10 Katelyn Handley10 Jason Mallia10 Karren Mceachran10 Thomas Park

10 Melinda Winter11 Elyse Axford11 Cody Borlace11 Jake Cropley11 Megan Graham11 Jacqueline Kleinitz11 Brooke O’connor11 Grant Rogosin11 Sarah Winter1AN Erin Smith1ST Lucy Saunders12 Michael Bellingham12 Blake Currie12 Joshua Keppel12 Kevin Pyle12 Troy Webb1AN Erin Smith1ST Lucy Saunders2JB Stephanie Young2RR Kate Gallagher2RR Ashley Scott2RR Adam Young2SW Alison Fornaro

COMMUNITY AWARDS

Students receiving a community award were nominated by the Year Level Teams based on the following criteria:

• Leadership

• Contributions to the whole school community and beyond

• Helping others

• And thinking of others7 Cobie Polman Short7 Jackson Perry8 Damen Phillips8 Sophie Smith9 Jordan Larkman9 Rebecca Fullard 0KS Elizabeth Campbell0TL Jack Nuttall11 Aaron Mcdonald11 Jess Day12 Troy Webb12 Stephanie Young

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Congratulations to all the students involved.

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cArEEr nEwSreminderspArEnT EVEninG AT MOnASH – caulfield campus, Building H116 date: 6.30pm, Thurs 6 Sept. register : www.monash.edu.au/parent.OpEn dAYS STill TO cOME -• Sun 12 Aug – Australian Catholic Uni

(Melbourne); Deakin (Warrnambool); RMIT (Uni and TAFE)

• Sun 19 Aug – Deakin (Geelong campuses); La Trobe (Bendigo); Melbourne (Parkville & Southbank - VCA); Swinburne (Uni & TAFE)

• Sun 26 Aug – Australian Catholic Uni (Ballarat); Ballarat Uni; Box Hill Institute; Deakin (Melbourne Burwood); La Trobe (Melbourne Bundoora)

plAn YOUr TiME AT MElBOUrnE UniVErSiTY OpEn dAY – The University of Melbourne Open Day is on 19 August. Their 2012 Open Day website is now live. Browse the site to plan your day well in advance. Sign in at: www.openday.unimelb.edu.au.

plAn YOUr TiME AT SwinBUrnE OpEn dAY – Swinburne’s Open Day will take place on Sunday 19 August at the Hawthorn campus ONLY. Plan your day by visiting the following site: www.swinburne.edu.au/openday/.

rEGiSTEr OnlinE FOr rMiT’S OpEn dAY - Register at www.rmit.edu.au/openday for Sunday 12 August. Get a chance to win the latest iPad, tickets for two to fly in the RMIT hot air balloon and other prizes on the day. Campuses in the city, at Brunswick and at Bundoora will be open.

VicTOriAn TErTiArY AdMiSiSOnS cEnTrE – VTAC Guides are now available for Year 12 students. You can use this resource when researching and applying for tertiary courses. Applications open on Monday 6 August and timely applications (where you won’t be charged a late fee) close on 28 September. Applications for courses are on-line and cost Year 12 students $26.00. You can apply for up to 12 courses, placing them in the order you most want them. You will be offered the first course in your list for which you meet the requirements.

BAcHElOr OF FinE ArTS AT MElBOUrnE (SOUTHBAnK) – Melbourne University’s Southbank campus offers the B. Fine Arts with several specialisations (page 392 of VTAC Guide). Applicants must complete and submit a Supplementary Application Form, available from your User Account (www.vtac.edu.au) by 31 August for Animation, Dance, Film and Television and Screenwriting specialisations. This is well before the closing date for VTAC applications.

YEAr 12 SpEciAl EnTrY AccESS ScHEME (SEAS) – The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) 2013 Guide includes a section about SEAS (starting page 29). You are advised to read this section to see if you are eligible for any special consideration when your application is considered.

AccESS MElBOUrnE SElEcTiOn GUArAnTEE – ‘Access Melbourne’ provides education opportunities for students from a range of backgrounds. Students who are eligible for Access Melbourne and are from disadvantaged financial backgrounds or rural and isolated areas are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) in their chosen course provided they meet course prerequisites and achieve the minimum ATAR: 78 or above for arts, environments or science; 88 or above for commerce; 95 or above for biomedicine. Applicants for other Access Melbourne categories will be considered on an individual basis. Melbourne offers a range of equity scholarships. Apply for Access Melbourne and scholarships by submitting a SEAS application after completing your VTAC application. SEAS applications close on 9 Oct, 2012.

nEw crEATiVE ArTS cOUrSES AT dEAKin –Deakin University has announced new courses that will commence in 2013. They will be included in VTAC online:

• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Film and Television)

• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Photography)

• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Animation and Motion Capture)

• The B. Film and Digital Media) is now known as Bachelor of Creative Arts (Film and Digital Media)

wHAT iS OccUpATiOnAl THErApY? Find out by going to ‘Exploring Occupational Therapy as a Career’, an information/demonstration evening, and hear from occupational therapists experienced in spinal rehabilitation, hand therapy, mental health, neurology and more. When: 5pm, registration, then 5.30-8pm, Thurs 13 Sept; Where: Education Precinct, Level 4, Austin Tower, Austin Hospital, Studley Rd, Heidelberg; RSVP: by 31 Aug to Kathy.MAGGS@austin.org.au (max 2 attendees each).

ScHOlArSHipS AT lA TrOBE UniVErSiTY – La Trobe is offering new scholarships in 2013. These are to support academic excellence, access to university, and sporting achievements. There will be:

• 30 academic excellence at $6,000pa

• 30 academic excellence/access at $6,000pa

• 30 access scholarships at $6,000pa

• 10 indigenous at $6,000

• 2 Michael Malthouse Elite Sports Bursaries at $10,000pa

See: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships for details.

rESidEnTiAl ScHOlArSHipS FOr STUdEnTS wiTH rEFUGEE BAcKGrOUnd - La Trobe is offering five scholarships covering the cost of one year’s rental at university residences in Melbourne, Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga. Offered on academic merit and financial hardship. See: www.latrobe.edu.au/accommodation.

inTErESTEd in nUclEAr MEdicinE? Like to find out about nuclear medicine and its role in the investigation diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease? With RMIT’s Behind the Scenes tours gain an insight into the role of nuclear medicine in the healthcare sector. RMIT has the longest standing nuclear medicine program in Australia and in the past five years all graduates have obtained an intern position following graduation. RMIT has arranged visits for Year 11/12 students to nuclear medicine departments that support its Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) degrees. When: Thurs 27 and Fri 28 Sept; Reg’n: www.rmit.edu.au/medical-radiations/nucmedvisits.

SciEncE in THE ciTY – lAB TOUr – Science at RMIT will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to tackle real-life problems. RMIT offers a range of science degrees including biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environ-mental science, food science, nanotechnology and physics. Visit the learning laboratories and find out about the programs, research and training facilities. When: 11am-1pm, Tues 26 Sept (incl lunch); Register: www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover. FAcUlTY OF EdUcATiOn SESSiOnS AT MOnASH – Monash Uni is holding information sessions: Peninsula campus (Theatre building A, A4.16): 6.30pm, 12 Sept, Early Childhood and Primary Ed; 6.30pm, 13 Sept, Outdoor Rec and double degrees; Clayton (Rotunda Theatre): 6.30pm, 7 Sept, Secondary Ed; Berwick (Building 901, room 117): 6.30pm, 14 Sept, P- 10.

inTErnSHipS FOr pSYcHOlOGY STUdEnTS – At Deakin University work readiness is a key feature of psychology. All undergraduate psychology students have the opportunity to undertake relevant work experience in psychology and participate in transition-to-work activities such as developing a professional portfolio, writing a resume and interview skills. The Psychology Internship is an elective unit that provides students with a work-integrated learning experience supported by reflective practice and online exercises. The unit is available to students undertaking the B. Applied Science (Psychology) and the B. Psychology.

wHY dOESn’T THE UniVErSiTY OF MElBOUrnE OFFEr AErOSpAcE? – Melbourne answers: Many different types of engineers and scientists work in the ‘aerospace’ field. The industry in Australia is quite small, and we don’t want to graduate too many people that will have to fight over the jobs locally. Mechanical and mechatronics engineering are areas that people can study and get a job in the area. Melbourne has staff who research turbulence and air flow and the like that are very important aspect in the aerospace field. They are housed mainly in the mechanical engineering department.

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At 5.00 a.m. on a cold Sunday morning, a crowd gathered in the college bus loop. Teachers involved were pleased to fi nd that Year 9 parents had all got their children to school on time, bound for a week in Tasmania. 51 students were to be accompanied by fi ve staff – Mrs Burton, Tracey Collie, Mrs Matthews, Mr Williams and Mr Wilson. But fi rst the group had to make it to Melbourne Airport in time to catch an 8.40 fl ight to Hobart!

On arrival in the capital of the Apple Isle, everyone was struck by the sight of snow on Mount Wellington above the city. It set the tone for the week, weather-wise – beanies and gloves, scarves and coats were essential!

Under the care of a bus driver named Kerry, who proved to be quite a character, we made our way to the town of Richmond, famous for its beautiful old stone bridge built by convicts. Outside the historic gaol also located in this town, Chloe Day – wearing an autographed Richmond Tigers jumper – might have wondered whether deciding to support such a club in the AFL may have been like giving herself some kind of life sentence!

At Bonorong Wildlife Park, students relished the chance to interact with a range of species of Australian native wildlife, feeding kangaroos and being photographed with a sleepy koala. For some involved, the biggest highlight might have been the chance to watch Tasmanian Devils vomit up half-digested food, only to eat it again immediately!

Later that night, a disco on board a cruise-boat on the Derwent River saw spectacular dancing from Zac Herdman, challenged only by Mr Wilson.

Monday morning was heaven for anyone addicted to chocolate – Travis Clarke could scarcely carry the amount that he bought at the Cadbury Factory.

Later that day, the group drove through the Huon Valley, bound for the Tahune Airwalk, a walkway built through the tree-tops. Although a bit scary for some, this gave students an excellent opportunity to look down on spectacular images of a wild river fl owing through native forest.

Appreciation for the natural environment was strongly enhanced the next day too, when the group travelled to the Tasmanian East Coast, to appreciate magnifi cent coastal landforms, in the form of the Devil’s Kitchen, Tasman’s Arch and the Blowhole.

Visiting Port Arthur gave students a tremendous opportunity to learn on the spot about our nation’s convict history. The ghost walk at night was a huge highlight – no one could claim to have seen a ghost as such, but everyone went away better informed, if also a little terrifi ed!

Across our last day, in driving northwards all the way to Launceston, and then Devonport, the group experienced permafrost – frost on the ground that did not melt all day! At Launceston Gorge, a pool of water (despite being in full sunlight, in mid-afternoon) remained so iced over that students could bounce stones across its surface!

Although rather tired by the end, the group enjoyed quite a calm crossing of Bass Strait in returning to Melbourne overnight, via the Spirit of Tasmania. Congratulations to all students who took part on their exemplary behaviour and positive attitude, as well as to each staff member involved for helping to make the camp such a success. Special thanks also go to Mr John Gilcrist (Year 9 team leader) for all his great work in organising the camp.

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YEAr 9 cAMp – TASMAniA – JUnE 24-28, 2012

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Monday morning was heaven for anyone addicted to chocolate – Travis Clarke could scarcely carry the amount that he bought at the

Chloe Day in her Richmond

jumper at the Richmond Gaol

Travis Clarke overloaded at Cadbury’s!

Students at look-out - Tasmanian East Coast

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China, pottery, ceramics, linen and interesting collectables.

SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 201210am to 5pm

The College Assembly Hall55 Burke St Warragul 3820

Entry $5 Accompanying children free

Refreshments available

Parking: Front & Upper corner of Main Block

Also via King St & Archibald Cres

And via Wills St (back entrance) and East Side of buildings

Appraisals by Bruce Arnup of SaleFrom 12noon to 4pm $5 per item

Enquiries (03) 5623 4127

All proceeds towards College Chaplaincy

The Reading Hour on 25 August 2012 will be both a focal point for the National Year of Reading 2012 for all ages and also the call to action for families – "share a book with your child for 10 minutes a day, an hour a week".

Margaret Allen, chair of the National Year of Reading founders and State Library of WA, explained, "The Reading Hour itself is for everyone and there will be activities for all age groups, but there will be a special message for families. The phrase '10 minutes a day, an hour a week' is our 'slip, slop, slap'. It's the take away message that we hope will become the accepted norm. We know it’s not always possible for parents to share a book at bedtime with their children, but if they can manage 10 minutes most nights, their child will have the best chance of becoming a good reader, with all the social and educational benefi ts that brings. Most of our brain development happens between birth and three years of age, so it’s not enough to assume that children will learn to read when they get to school.

Why not borrow a book today to take home and share with your younger siblings?

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Take the heat off your power bills this summer with the Sustainable Homes Program

“The tips for saving energy and money were most useful”

“I’ve been very impressed with the whole series”

Join the many households who have begun the journey to transform their homes to save energy, water, waste, food and their hip pocket!

To participate please call: Warragul Library; 5622 2848 Warragul Community House; 5623 6032

What to expect:

>Save money on energy, gas, food and water bills >Minimise energy, water and waste plus garden tips >Fast facts to make decisions according to priori-ties >Relaxed social setting and entertaining activities

Date: Tuesday 14/08/2012 Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm Cost: $5– payable on the night. Location: Warragul Library

>Includes a FREE Sustainable Homes Program folder; containing new sustainable ideas for your home, pricing and much more.

>Presented by local facilitator and Environmental Social Scientist: Jessie Ablett. >Bookings are essential. Please contact the Warragul Library or Warragul Community House for any enquiries.

P.O. Box 213 | 55 Burke Street Warragul 3820 | Ph: (03) 5623 9900 | Absence Line (03) 5623 9963Fax: (03) 5623 4473 | Web: www.wrc.vic.edu.au | E-mail: warragul.co@edumail.vic.gov.au

| A.B.N. 19 320 417 831 | CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K

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Uniform shop is open every Wednesday of the term from 12:30pm – 4:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE 5TH SEPTEMBER DUE TO THE STRIKE

UniFOrM SHOp OpEninG TiMES

Quote of the weekTo be able to be caught up into the world of thought

- that is being educated

Edith Hamilton

Mon 13 AugReports Mailed To Parents

Mon 13 Aug Yr 8 Op Shop Visit1:30pm - 3:10pm

Mon 13 AugYr 12 Biology ExcursionMelbourne CBD

7:45am - 5pm

Mon - Fri

13 - 17 Aug

Yr 10 - 12 Pathways Course Interviews

Tues 14 AugSchools Access Monash @ Monash University, Clayton Campus

Depart 9.15am

Return 3.00pm

Wed 22 Aug Wellbeing Meeting 5:30pm

Wed 22 AugWWW Melbourne CBD Excursion

Depart Wgl Train Station 8:10am

Return 4pm

Thur 23 AugFood Tech Unit 4 SAC Due

Thur 23 AugTransition Day for Grade 6 students attending WRC in 2013

dUKE OF EdinBUrGH prOGrAMWarragul Regional College will once again be offering the Duke of Edinburgh program. Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 are invited to participate in this exciting program, which extends well beyond the traditional curriculum. The college has a proud history of students achieving Duke of Edinburgh awards, including several students who have been presented with Gold Awards at Government House.

To learn more about the program and collect an application form, students and parents are invited to a Duke of Edinburgh Information Night on:

Tuesday 28 August 20127:00pm

in the Flexible learning centre @ wrc