Principal- Jodie DobleCollege Council President- Phillip DwyerAssistant Principal- Mike JaremczukAssistant Principal- Estelle AlderBusiness Manager- Jayne Thompson

Emerald Secondary CollegeThe Bush Telegraph

Emerald Secondary College is a Learning Community

Term 1 - 2017:31st March 2017 Issue 9Important Dates:

Every Thursday: Homework Club 3.20pm - 4.30pm in A7

APRIL:

Tues 18: First day Term 2Thurs 20: Parent/Teacher Interviews 12:30-8:00 PM Yr12PracticeGATFri 21: Yr 8 Sports

In this Issue:• From the College Principal• From the Assistant Principals• Parent Teacher Interviews

Thurs 20th April• PAVE Festival• Cardinia Young Leaders

Program 2017• Emerald Medical Centre Grand

Opening• Library Easter Activity• Secondhand Uniform Shop• Parent/Carers Wanted• Emerald Fun Fest and PAVE

Festival• Parenting Teens• The Moon and Beyond

From the Principal:

School Athletics:Last Friday we held our annual AthleticsCarnivalatKnoxAthleticsground. It was a wonderful day full of energy and high spirits. Students rose to the challenges and wore their house colours with pride.

A highlight of the day was the number of school records broken. We have an amazing cohort of studentswhoareallextremelytalented. Students will be contactedtoorganisethenextlevelofcompetitionwheretheywill represent our College at the DistrictAthleticsevent.

Sport Aerobics: Continuingwiththesportingexcellencetheme,ourtwoaerobics teams competed at the State Autumn Challenge last Saturday. We were very lucky that this State level event was held here in EPAC. Students between the ages of 6 and 19 competed in the Primary and Secondary levels ofcompetition.Withover200young athletes from across the State,itwasaveryactionpackedday. Our SRC ran the canteen for theevent,andtheverytalentedMr Edwards ran the theatre lightingandsound.

CongratulationstobothteamswhowonGoldmedalsintheirrespectivedivisions.

Student ReportsAll our students Progress Reports are now available on Compass. ThereisaPDFoptionontheCompass page for those families wishing to print the Progress Reports.

Please discuss your child’s progress over the term and their goals for Term Two. Our Parent -TeacherMeetingstakeplaceonThursday20thApril,andtheCompass portal will open during the Easter break for all Parent-Teacher bookings. I would like to encourage all our families to book appointments. Discussing your child’s progress and goals for the nexttermandfutureisextremelyimportant and helps us work together to ensure your child reachestheirpotentialtolearn.

MimasakaThis week we farewell the studentsandstafffromourSisterSchool in Mimasaka.

It has been wonderful to hear allabouttheirlife,languageandculture as well as share our way of life and culture with them. I wouldliketothankallthestaff

andstudentsforwelcomingthem,withaspecialthankyoutoallourHostfamilies,withoutwho’ssupport this program would not be able to run.

Term TwoAremindertoallourfamilies,thatTermTwobeginson Tuesday 18th April.

OnbehalfoftheEmeraldSecondaryCollegestaffandlearningcommunity,Iwouldliketowishyouallasafeandrestfulbreak.

Jodie DoblePrincipal

Bus TravellersAreminderforstudentswhotraveltotheCollegeviabus,youneedtohaveacurrentvalidbuspasstocatcheachbus.Staffwillbecarryingoutspotchecks,andanystudentcatchingabuswithoutavalidbuspasswillberequestedtogetoffthebusbeforeitdepartsintheafternoon.Ifparentswishtocheckthestatusoftheirchild’stravelarrangementstheycanusetheirparentIDtologintothePTVSchoolBusManagementSystemviahttps://schoolbusapplication.ptv.vic.gov.au/oralternativelycallthePTVCallCentreon1800800007.

New Staff in 2017Tiana Clayworth – PE/Health Staff Member

TianaisacurrentYear10HomegroupTeacherandteachersbothHumanitiesandVCALhereatESCthisyear.Let’sfindoutmoreaboutTiana:

Past Education/Work Experience:IhavejoinedESCasaHumanitiesteacherthisyearafterpreviously living and working in London as a History teacher for a year and a half. Previous to this I taught English and went to University in NSW. Living and working overseas was a very interestingexperience,asitallowedmetolearnnewthingsandtravelmanyhistoricalsights–all things that have allowed me to broaden my teaching!

Interests:Myinterestsinvolvetravellingandexploringnewthings.SofarIhavetickedalmost30countriesoffmylistwithmanymoretogo!SomeofthesecountriesincludeFrance,Germany,Monaco,Turkey,England and many more!

Congratulations Steven – Yr 11RecentlyStevenKapahnke,acurrentYear11,studentfoundoutatapresentationthathehadsuccessfully made the U18 Eastern Ranges TAC Cup Squad for season 2017. This is a great achievement for Steven as he has only been playing football with the Emerald Bombers since 2011 (joining at the age of 11).

WhenIaskedrecentlyhowhefelt–hestatedthathewaspumped,especiallywhenhehadputalot

ofhardeffortinoverthesummerwherehedidboxingsessionswithhisdad,aswellastraining 3 nights a week in the past month with Eastern focusing on skills and strength.

Stevenwasnotanautomaticselectionatfirstandalthoughhehasmaderepteams‘2015–VLinesquadandthenUnder16programwithEastern’hestillhadtoapplyhimselfandgraspeveryopportunitythatcamehisway.Steven’sgoalsaretocontinuetoworkhardandtryandlockdownaspotintherun-outside.

CongratulationsStevenandwewillbewishingyoualltheverybestwiththeseasonaroundthecorner.

Thanks to the Parents and Staff who supported our Mimasaka StudentsThe past two weeks have seen our College host 10 students from our Sister School in Japan Mimasaka. Last TuesdaythestudentstookthetrainintoMelbourneCityfortheday.Allofthestudentshadagreattimeandtheweather was perfect for the great views from the Eureka Tower. Like all kids they were also happy to hit the junk food shops and do some shopping at the Vic Market.

Such a trip does not happen without the wonderful support of our hostfamilies–andsotheCollegewouldliketothankyouforyourkindgesture.Wehopethiswasagreatexperienceforyou.TheESCstaffwouldalsoliketoacknowledgetheworkofMrKawakamiandMsCameronfortheeffortsinalltheplanningandlogisticsbehindthe scenes.

Estelle Alder & Mike JaremczukAssistant Principals

Parent Teacher Interviews Thurs 20th AprilParentsTeacherInterviewsareinweek1ofTerm2,onThursday20thAprilfrom12.30–8pm.TherewillbenoclassesonThursday20thduetotheInterviews.Year12studentshaveprioritybookingsavailablenow,andstudentsin Year 7-11 can book though Compass from Monday 3rd April.

TheInterviewswillbeheldinABlock(nexttotheFrontOffice)andtheSeniorSchool.Interviewswilllastfor7minutesandweaskallfamiliestobemindfulandallowteacherstokeeptheirotherappointments,ontime.FamilieswantingextendedinterviewsareencouragedtocontacttheCollegetoarrangethis. Progress Reports are now available on CompassIf you cannot access Compass please contact the College for support. Maths Pathways Reports and support material will be given to families at the Parent Teacher Interviews.

IfyouhaveanyquestionspleasecontactEstelleAlder,AssistantPrincipal.

PAVE Festival

OnTuesdayApril4th,theESCAstronomyClub,togetherwithMt.BurnettObservatory,willbehosting‘TheMoonandBeyond’aspartoftheEmeraldPAVEfestival.Therewillbeastronomicalstories,anastrophotographydisplayand a fund raising sausage sizzle. We will also be running telescope viewing (weather dependent). This is a free event and everyone is encouraged to come along.

Time: 5pm onwards, Tuesday April 4th

Place: EPAC, Emerald Secondary College

It is with great pride we announce that Emerald Medical Centre’s renovations are finally complete and our team is ready provide you with a new level of comprehensive patient centred care.

SAT 8TH APRIL 12.30 - 4PM

1 MURPHY’S WAY, EMERALD

PERFORMANCES BY• Gemco Community Theatre• Emerald Primary School Choir• The Emerald Ukulele band

PLUS• Free sausage sizzle• Emergency vehicles on show• Kid’s face painters

Be a part of the community celebrations as we welcome in this advancement in patient care and clinical excellence.

CARDINIA YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM 2017

Mentored by Richmond Football Club defender Steven Morris,theCardiniaYoungLeadersprogramwillencourageandsupportyoungpeople(15-17yearolds)tobecomeactivelyengagedasyoungcitizens.

Theywillworkdirectlywithlocalsportingclubstoencourageandfacilitatetheimplementationofahealthysportingenvironment.

Participantswillbeexposedtoleadershipdevelopmentprogramsincludingmindfulness,personalityprofiles,public speaking and teamwork.

Participantswillalsobeofferedfundedpositionsinaccreditedtrainingprogramssuchaspoollifeguard,swimteachingandcustomerservice,withaviewtodevelopingthenextgroupoflocalstafftoworkwithinCardiniaLeisurefacilities.

Morrissaidhewasexcitedtogetstartedonthisnewprogram in Cardinia Shire.

“Being able to combine my passions for sport and personaldevelopment,Ihopetoworkwithkeenyoung

leaders to develop their skills and support their local clubs,”Morrissaid.

“Growingupinasportingfamily,Iknowhowimportantfooty,netballandbasketballclubscanbe.

“Throughthisprogramwewillmakethemevenbetterplacesforyoungpeopletoenjoy.”CommencinginApril,participantswillmeetregularlywithMorris,learningfromhimandotherexperiencedleaders.

How to apply for the programInterested youths can register their interest online beforeThursday,March302017,viathislink:http://cardinialeisure.com.au/leadership-development/

LIBRARY EASTER ACTIVITYThankstoallthestudents,especiallytheYear7’sforcomingalongtojoininthefunatourEasteractivityheldyesterday.

WehadagreattimewiththeTriviaquestionsaboutbooks,andgivingouteastereggsasrewards.Alongwiththequestions,thestudentswereabletomake some fun Easter headbands and take home a special bookmark.

WelookforwardtomoreactivitiesintheLibraryinthefuture.Have a lovely break. The Library Team

SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP:Will be open every Friday from 2.30pm - 3.15pm.For out of hours secondhand uniform enquiries please phone Sue Cambridge on 5968 4515.

!!PARENTS/CARERS WANTED!

Can you help? Expressions of Interest

WeareseekingexpressionsofinterestfromParentsorCarerswhomightbeabletooffer45minutesoftheirtimetorunlunchtimeactivitiesforstudents.!Duringlunchtimeweoftenrunvariousactivitiesbutsometimesstudentsjustwantaquietareatoplayagame,orread,orplayChess!!WearelookingforParentsorCarerswhocouldcomeinduringanylunch(Monday-Friday12.45pm-1.30pm)tospendtime

inthelibrarywiththesestudentsmaybeplayingChessorcardsorsimplyreadingabookorcompletinganactivity.Justonelunchtimewouldhelp.!IfyouhaveaWorkingwithChildrencheckandareavailablepleaseemailTanyaRyder-Barnesat:Ryder-Barnes.tanya.t@edumail.vic.gov.au!To obtain a WWC (no cost) please go to: www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au

Emerald FunFestSunday 2nd April

10am - 4pm

WWW.FUNFEST.ORG.AU

2–9 April

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EVENTS

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TO ENJOY

Celebrating Art & Community• Lots of FREE events for all ages

• Fun & Unique cultural experiences

FREE ENTRYKilvington Drive,

Emerald• FOOD • RIDES

• STALLS • MUSIC

WWW.PAVE.ORG.AU

SOUTHERNParentzone

UNDERSTAND THE TEEN’S BRAIN

Know about Ages and Stages of teenage learning.

TIRED OF YELLING?

Getting your teenager to listen without having to yell.

DEALING WITH ANGER

Recognising the causes and triggers for anger.

RELATIONSHIPS

How can parents build a better relationship with their teens?

STRATEGIES

Discuss and share strategies that work.

DATES: Tuesdays for 5 Weeks

2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 May 2017

TIME: 6pm to 8pm (refreshments provided)

WHERE: Emerald Secondary College 425, Belgrave Gembrook Road, Emerald, Victoria 3782COST: FREE. Bookings essential. (Refreshments provided)BOOKINGS: For bookings and enquiries contact:Felicity Wooden - Well Being Leader– 5968 5388 Email: wooden.felicity.f@edumail.vic.org.au or Tanya Ryder-Barnes - Inclusion Leader– 5968 5388 Email: ryder-barnes.tanya.t@edumail.vic.gov.au & Jasbir Singh at Parentzone on 0431 203 177 orEmail: jasbir.suropada@anglicarevic.org.au

PARENTING TEENSPARENTS BUILDING SOLUTIONSA program for parents, grandparents, step parents & carers.

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03 5945 2000 | anglicarevic.org.au

FREE4 April5pm – 10pm

at EPAC

THE MOON & beyond

Telescopes Films & Stories

Exhibition Sausage Sizzle

pave.org.au