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NOV 2018

ISSUE 10 COLLEGE NEWSLETTER

Achieving success in a caring and creative environment.

Principal’s message

Wonthaggi Secondary College

The 2019 school year is nearly over!

Wow! Time can really fly by!

Staff and students in the College are well

and truly involved in preparing for the 2019

school year, while also completing all the

important requirements for 2018.

The finalisation of subject selections and

timetables is ongoing, in readiness not only

for the 2019 school year, but also for the

important Headstart programs undertaken by

students this year. For example, the Year

11 students of 2018 have already completed

their exams and have now commenced their

2019 Year 12 program. Other year levels,

Years 8 to 11 in 2019, will follow with similar

programs over the next few weeks.

Our new 2019 Year 7 students, nearly 280

of them, will attend their particularly im-

portant Induction Day on December 11.

If you have any questions about your child’s

program over the next hectic few weeks,

please don’t hesitate to contact the General

Office at either Campus.

In amongst the planning for next year, there

has been, and will continue, to be many

other activities. The Health & PE Week, zoo

trips, Spine Poetry competition, table tennis,

tennis, cricket, Shrine excursions, senior Art

Show, Drama performances, Year 9 camps,

Year 12 Graduation and exams, are all ex-

amples of just some of the many “extra”

opportunities that have occurred in recent

weeks for our students. We also currently

have our dedicated HPV team competing at

the annual Maryborough HPV event – go

Wonthaggi Wizard! Thanks to all who have

coordinated and supported all events.

On the “new building” site, things have continued to progress particularly well. We remain on track for launching our new senior campus at the start of the 2020 school year. Currently our conversations with this work revolve around furniture needs and the fitting out of classrooms, offices, etc. It is a very exciting time to be at WSC. Darren Parker College Principal

Wonthaggi Secondary College

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Campion Education

Leaving class

We ask parents to please try to avoid arranging out of school appointments that require pick-ups during class times so as to minimise the disruption to their child’s learning and that of other students. We would appreciate your support in this matter so that office staff do not need to make announcements or make class visits which can negatively impact on lessons. Below are our bell times to assist you with your planning of pick-up times for your child’s appointments:

Unit 1 – 9.12 to 10.00am

Unit 2 – 10.02 to 10.50am

Recess – 10.50 to 11.22am

Unit 3 – 11.22 to 12.10pm

Unit 4 – 12.12 to 1.00pm

Lunch – 1.00 to 1.45pm

Unit 5 – 1.52 to 2.40pm

Unit 6 – 2.42 to 3.30pm

Saver Plus

Please note that our bookseller, Campion Education, closed their Drouin office at the end of October.

Books can still be purchased from Campion’s Berwick store at 1/5 Intrepid Street, Berwick, which is a similar travel time as Drouin from Wonthaggi. You will not need to source books elsewhere if you return your child/s

booklist back to the school by the December 11 deadline.

The 2019 booklists will be handed out to students during Headstart week for each year level.

Please make sure your child attends Headstart in order to receive their Booklist for next year.


WSC Art Show 2018—results

Congratulations to the following students for winning the People's Choice Awards at the recent Senior Art Show. A fantastic 250 votes were placed during the exhibition and each student won a voucher to continue their art practice at home. Congratulations again to Caigan Meade who won the Henry Hammond Award for best artwork in show. People’s Choice Awards: Elly Wingfield Year 12, Art. "Your sanity or mine"

Tanisha Wookey Year 11, Studio Art. "Fear"

Madison Dowson Year 10, Studio Art. "Skull"

- Genevieve Manhal (Head of Art, McBride Campus)


Year 12 Last Day


Year 12 Last Day, cont’d

Music Recruitment Evening 2019

An invitation is extended to any student who would like to start learning a musical instrument in 2019 to attend our

Music Recruitment Evening on Tuesday December 11 at 7.30pm in Room 1 at the Dudley Campus. The Junior

Band will be performing and giving demonstrations of the various instruments that can be learned here at school.

Places are limited so preference will be given to students who attend on the night.

Students who are currently learning an instrument at school will automatically be enrolled for tuition again next year.

- Laren Hooke (Head of Music)


Year 12 Graduation Dinner

Year 8 Spine Poems

The Year 8 students created book spine poems in their library sessions recently. They showed amazing creativity and skill. Some of our best entries are featured here. Year 7 students will be creating book spine poems soon too and staff here in the library can’t wait to see what they come up with!

-Lauren Kenny

Library teacher

Wednesday October 24 signified the last day of formal classes for the class of 2018, and Silverwater Resort was the

venue which held our annual dinner.

In total, 350 guests turned up for a wonderful evening of celebrations. It was a perfect time for staff to connect with

students and for staff to catch up with parents they have met along the journey of education here at Wonthaggi

Secondary College.

My thanks to all staff who have been involved in teaching the class of 2018, all the way from Year 7, to those who

came to the dinner on the night, to the parents who have supported students along this journey and finally to the

students themselves. Big thanks also to Baylee Matheson and the team at Silverwater Resort.

-Antonio Castello

Year 12 Coordinator


Year 11 VCAL Industry Visits

On Tuesday October 16, students from across both VCAL Literacy classes took part in a valuable day of industry

visits, organised through the help and support of Karena Kerr from the South Gippsland Bass Coast LLEN.

Students were taken on an extensive tour of QBE Quarry in Nyora, hearing from a range of professionals working

within a number of professions. While some started work there having completed degrees first, others had moved up

through the ranks, completing certificates and diplomas along the way. Others had started their career in completely

unrelated areas, but diversified over the years.

The important message that students gained from hearing from the team of professionals, whom had given up their

time for our students, was that they don’t need to know what they will do for the rest of their lives and that things can

change over the years to allow them to mould themselves to any situation in which they find themselves

The team of professionals also spoke about a number of valuable skills to consider when applying for jobs- such as:

having a well written cover letter which matches the advertised job; being well dressed and presentable for an

interview, regardless of the job they have applied for; appropriate eye contact; research the company so they appear

interested; and be punctual and on time for an interview.

Students were then taken on a quick tour of Bunnings in Wonthaggi, and listened to staff member, Kelly, speak

about her own journey from Year 12 to starting at Bunnings on the floor, changing stores and now ending up in a

managerial position as well as balancing a young family. Given that Bunnings are local employers, it was valuable for

our students to once again hear tips about what skills and attitudes employers are looking for.

A big thank you to all VCAL students who participated in this valuable day, and especially to Karena Kerr for making

contact with the employers and setting up the visits.

-Antonio Castello

Teacher of Year 11 VCAL Literacy


Southern Cross Cultural Exchange (SCCE)

DET Privacy Policy Update

The Department of Education and Training (DET) launched the new Schools’ Privacy Policy via an action item in the 30 January School Update. An updated link to this information is on the bottom of the WSC Website:

Everyone at SCCE extends a huge thank you to WSC for your continual support of our student exchange programs. We’’ve had a wonderful number of high school students across Australia and New Zealand sign up to get out there and experience their world, perfect another language and understand other cultures. At SCCE we truly believe that the international family-living experience makes a huge contribution to human understanding, tolerance of cultural differences and self-awareness.

The end of Term Four is a terrific time for students who are considering a student exchange in 2019 or 2020 to start doing their homework. The information below promotes the free webinars for them to consider before the school year finishes.

We have also just released a range of seven scholarships for 2019. SCCE receives a large quantity of excellent sub-missions every year, so the summer break is a terrific opportunity for your students to give their application some time and effort.

[email protected]

www.scce.com.au

Tel. 1800 500 501

Year 10 & VCAL Woodwork


VCAL Mock Interviews

The last day of formal classes for VCAL students was on Thursday 8 November and on this day our students were

interviewed by a panel of local personnel, organised by Karena Kerr of the Bass Coast Council LLEN.

This semester, students have been learning about what makes an effective interview. They have been practicing

interview skills in class, as well as writing letters of application for a range of jobs. CV ’s have also been updated to

include relevant information according to the students’ experience this year.

Students brought along a folder of information including their updated CV and one job they had applied for out of the

three in particular chosen for these interviews.

Students did a wonderful job of preparing for the 20 minute interviews, which provided them both written and verbal

feedback afterwards; useful information which students can take with them for all other interviews they will be

involved with.

A big thanks must go to the following people:

Karena Kerr- Bass Coast LLEN

Ashley Lamers-Wonthaggi Rotary

Jacqui Baillie- Bass Coast Council

Caroline Moore-HR Adviser, Bass Coast Council

Emily Jolly- Anglicare

Michael- YMCA

-Antonio Castello

Teacher of VCAL Literacy

Bass Coast Adult Learning (BCAL)

Jean Meltzer Centre is holding an open day on

24 November between 10.00 and 1.30pm

239 White Rd Wonthaggi next to the TAFE.

The centre incorporates; Bass Coast Adult Learning

(BCAL, previously BCAEC) the Wonthaggi Woodcrafters

and the Wonthaggi U3A.

On show will be BCAL and U3A courses, woodcrafters

demonstrations as well as complimentary international

food, sausage sizzle and a car-boot sale.

BCAL incorporates pre accredited and accredited courses

that can start learners on a career in massage, hospitality,

horticulture and more.

Enquiries:

Felicia Di Stefano on behalf of the BCAL Inc Committee


Uniform Prices as at 01/09/18

***BOOKLISTS FOR 2019 WILL BE HANDED OUT IN HEADSTART***

BOOK ORDER DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 11, 2018. COLLECTION CAN THEN BE MADE FROM

THE DUDLEY CAMPUS AT BOOK COLLECTION DAY ON FRIDAY 25th JANUARY, 2019 9am-6pm OR HOME DELIVERY CAN BE

ARRANGED FOR AN EXTRA COST AS LISTED ON THE BOOKLIST.

Campion Booklists for 2019

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

19 Yr 11 Exams

20 Yr 11 Exams

21 Yr 11 Exams Yr 9 Drama Excursion Astroman Yr 12 Written Exams FINISH

22 Yr 11 Exams Maryborough HPV

23 Yr 12 (2019) Headstart Maryborough HPV (Sat/Sun also)

26 Yr 12 (2019) Headstart Yr 10 Exams Maryborough HPV

27 Yr 12 (2019) Headstart Yr 10 Exams Student Leader, House Captain & Peer Support Excursion

28 Yr 12 (2019) Headstart Yr 10 Exams

29 Yr 12 (2019) Headstart Yr 10 Exams SGSMP Breakup Day SGSMP Evening Concert 7pm

30 Yr 12 (2019) Headstart Yr 10 Exams DUDLEY STUDENT FREE DAY— Assessment Day

3 DEC Yr 11 (2019) Headstart

4 Yr 11 (2019) Headstart

5 Yr 11 (2019) Headstart Yr 8 Theatre Excursion



10 Yr 10 (2019) Headstart Yr 9 (2019) Headstart Yr 8 (2019) Headstart

11 Yr 7 & 8 (2018)Student Free Day Grade 6 Orientation Day (Yr 7 2019) Yr 10 (2019) Headstart Yr 9 (2019) Headstart Yr 8 (2019) Headstart Music Recruitment Evening-Dudley Campus




17 Yr 9 (2019) Headstart Yr 8 (2019) Headstart

18 Yr 9 (2019) Headstart Yr 8 (2019) Headstart McBRIDE PRESENTATION EVENING from 7pm (Yrs 10, 11 & 12)

19 DUDLEY PRESENTATION DAY (Yrs 7, 8 & 9)

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21 Last day of Term 4 STUDENT FREE DAY DUDLEY & McBRIDE

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 22/12/18 – 29/01/18 ***STAFF RETURN JAN 29, STUDENTS RETURN JAN 30, 2019***


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CONTACT US

McBRIDE CAMPUS: McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi 3995 Phone: 5671 3700 Fax: 5672 1578

DUDLEY CAMPUS: South Dudley Road, Wonthaggi 3995 Phone: 5672 0900 Fax: 5672 4136

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