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Creating REAL opportunities for students

PROGRAM Due to COVID-19 Crusoe College will not be hosting a Parent Information Night in the traditional sense. Instead, families are encouraged to log into this page to view presentations from our Principal, Brad Madden and Transition Co-ordinator Joel McLean. These presentations will be made available on Wednesday May 13, at 7:00pm.

GRADE 6 – YEAR 7 TRANSITION

INFORMATION

Year 6 – 7 transition information

Log on to http://www.crusoecollege.vic.edu.au/ Wednesday May 13 from 7:00pm

Click on Enrolment then click on Year 7 2021

http://www.crusoecollege.vic.edu.au/


CONTACT Crusoe College Olympic Parade Kangaroo Flat, 3555 Phone: 03 5447 7722 Fax: 03 5447 0403 Email: [email protected]

Principal: Brad Madden

Assistant Principal: Richelle Hollis

Transition Coordinator: Joel McLean

Enrolment Enquiries:

Gay Turner Term Dates 2021 Term 1 Wednesday January 27th (Teachers commence) Thursday January 28th Ready to Learn Interviews (Yr 7&8) Friday January 29th Ready to Learn Interviews (Yr 9&10) Monday February 1st Classes Commence Friday April 1st End of Term 1 Term 2 Monday April 19th Term 2 commences Friday June 25th End of Term 2 Term 3 Monday July 12th Term 3 commences Friday September 17th End of Term 3 Term 4 Monday October 4th Term 4 commences Friday December 17th End of Term 4

mailto:[email protected]


TRANSITION TIMELINE 2020 Wednesday 13th May Year 7 Information Night Crusoe College Website (link above on first page) 7:00pm Friday 29th May Application for Year 7 Enrolment to be returned to your

child’s Primary School Wednesday 19th August Primary Schools notify parents/carers of Year 6 students,

in writing, with placement offers. Thursday 20th August Crusoe College enrolment, orientation and other

transition information is distributed to families of future Year 7 students.

Monday 31st August Families return enrolment forms to Primary School

Teachers Wednesday 21st October Scavenger Hunt (for students who require extra transition) (Afternoon) Crusoe College Wednesday 4th November Big Day Out (Afternoon) Crusoe College Tuesday 8th December Orientation Day Students attend Crusoe College for the day Grade 6 Primary School Students will also have further opportunities to visit Crusoe College prior to commencing in 2021 through the following programs:

Individual School Visits As negotiated by Primary School Teacher or parent


BUILDING & FACILITIES INFORMATION Building A Building A is the home of the Yates Community who proudly wear the colour red in swimming, athletics and cross-country. Building A’s facilities include: One large open learning space Art / Science space Two multimedia rooms Smaller learning spaces for specialized classes Wellbeing & SWITCh Support Centre. Building A hosts a variety of specialist programs such as: English as an Additional Language Program Literacy Support Program VCE and VET (Vocational Education & Training) Programs These programs offer students opportunities to gain further instruction in especially dedicated rooms. Crusoe College’s Wellbeing Centre is also housed in Building A. Here students are able to access our Wellbeing Support Team which comprises of our Wellbeing Counsellor, Chaplain, School Nurse, Koori Support Worker and Year 7 Transition Officer. Adjacent to the Wellbeing Centre is our new Doctor’s Surgery. Crusoe College is one of the first schools in Victoria to host the Doctors in Schools Program which will provide our students with another support resource. Crusoe College’s SWITCh Space offers an alternative and flexible learning space which has been designed to engage students who would otherwise be at risk of leaving school early. SWITCh stands for Students Working Independently Towards Change, and it provides a program that targets students who have poor attendance, low literacy and numeracy, as well as social and emotional issues and are therefore disengaged within our standard school setting. Technology Building Crusoe College’s Technology Building enables students with the opportunity to learn Textiles, Robotics, Engineering, Welding, Wood, Metal and Plastics technologies with state of the art laser equipment.


BUILDING & FACILITIES INFORMATION Building B Building B is the home of the Dyson Community who proudly wear the colour blue in swimming, athletics and cross-country. Building B’s facilities include: The General Office The Global Learning Centre (Library) The Canteen Two kitchens for Food Technology studies Two large open learning spaces Art / Science space Dedicated language classroom for German Building C Building C is the home of the Ipsen Community who proudly wear the colour yellow in swimming, athletics and cross-country. Building C’s facilities include: The gymnasium (next door) Two large open learning spaces Art / Science space Dedicated language classroom for Chinese Building D Building D is the home of the White Community who proudly wear the colour green in swimming, athletics and cross-country. Building D’s facilities include: The Black Box Theatre The Music Performance space Two large open learning spaces Art / Science space Dedicated language classroom for French Gymnasium The Gymnasium hosts a full size netball/ basketball court, which is also marked out to cater for a full size volleyball court and three full size badminton courts. Adjacent to the Gymnasium is a dedicated fitness room and outdoors are basketball courts, tennis courts and a full size sporting oval.


CURRICULUM INFORMATION At Crusoe College we work with each student on an individual basis focusing on forming a strong, positive relationship and manage those relationships restoratively. Our work is be informed by an understanding of adolescents and underpinned by a genuine like for students and the belief that every student can and will learn. We recognise that our school must provide all students with a safe and orderly environment that meets the needs of our students at all levels of their school life. Students attending Crusoe College are equipped with the essential skills and resilience that will enable their transition to education, the workforce and beyond. They will become self-confident and active members of the community, showing emotional intelligence and awareness of others in the world around them. Year 7 Standard Curriculum Program

In Year 7 students undertake 6 core subjects comprising of English, Mathematics, Humanities, Science, Health & PE and one of Chinese, French or German. Over the course of Year 7 & 8 students rotate through eight modules (four per year) in order to gain some firsthand knowledge and experience in these areas. The modules are Food Technology, Textiles, Drama, Music, Art, Multimedia, Health and Design Technology. Students in Years 9 and 10 also study a mix of core and modules including VCE and VET subjects. This flexibility enables students to create an educational program that suits their immediate and future learning needs. Crusoe College’s innovative learning spaces enable a range of teaching and learning strategies to be implemented (that research shows improves student outcomes) such as team teaching and collaborative learning. .

Subject Year 7

English 4 sessions Maths 4 sessions

Science 2 sessions Humanities 2 sessions

Health/PE 2 sessions Languages

Chinese French or German

2 sessions

Modules Art Drama Music Multimedia Technology Food Tech Textiles Health

4 sessions Students will participate in 2 modules each semester throughout Years 7 & 8.


GENERAL INFORMATION Year 7 Transition Support Crusoe College’s Transition Support Team work closely with our feeder Primary Schools to ensure a smooth and successful transition into secondary school. Student information is shared between schools which allows teachers, parents and students to have some input on possible educational requirements, friendship groups and the wellbeing needs of students. Students with special needs are catered for with smaller guided tours of the college, some time to spend in some of our class spaces and meeting with our supportive integration staff. Year 7 Camp At the beginning of each year our newest members of the college are invited to attend the Year 7 camp. Students participate in a range of adventure based activities in a supportive group environment that enhances students’ interpersonal and team work skills. The three day adventure allows students to form lasting friendships, form positive relationships with their teachers and experience a more confident and encouraging start to their secondary education. Compass Compass provides families and students with a wide range of information and is a quick and easy way to communicate with staff at Crusoe College. Through Compass, parents will be able to have access to: Key Assessment Task descriptions and due dates Assessment results and written comments for Key Assessment Tasks Interim and end of semester reports Real time attendance Reports Information regarding upcoming events, news and excursions School Uniform All students are expected to be in full school uniform every day. The Crusoe College uniform provides students with a sense of identity and belonging. It is an important element in promoting the College’s image on a daily basis. All uniform items are able to be purchased at Lowes in Lansell Square. The school does have a limited supply of second hand uniforms for families requiring support. If you have any questions in relation to the school uniform, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.


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