The St. Arnaud Secondary College

Weekly Newsletter

30th August, 2019 Term 3 Week 7

St. Arnaud Secondary College is a Child Safe School.

Sam Male

MISSION TO MARS

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Principal’s Report Parent Teacher Interviews On Tuesday, we held Parent Teacher Interviews for Year 7 to 12. The third term Interviews are gen-erally a bit quieter than the start of the year, but it was very good to hear about the positive parent, student and teacher interactions during the day. If you were unable to attend the interviews for any reason, please feel free to contact the College to organise a time to talk with staff regarding your child’s progress. Year 9 School for Student Leadership 2020 We have received notification that we have been successful in our application for a team of 4 Year 9 students to attend the School for Student Leadership in Term 3 next year. Two boys and two girls will have the opportunity to spend nine weeks at Gnurad Gundij (near Glenormiston) developing a range of skills and strategies that will improve their leadership knowledge and capabilities. This is a highly sought after program and we were delighted to hear about our successful application. I would encourage all current Year 8 students to think carefully about this opportunity as student application and selection will take place early in Term 4. North Central District Athletics On Wednesday, a team of approximately 50 students travelled to Charlton to compete in the athlet-ics sports. At the time of writing this report, results were not known, but I am confident that our stu-dents will have competed well and achieved some very positive results. Leadership Soup Lunch On Monday, Emily Edwards and Ella Darby ran a soup lunch as a part of their involvement in the Western Bulldogs Leadership program. It was a very successful event and the girls are to be con-gratulate on their organisation and dedication to the task. Well done. Pre Service Teachers For the rest of this term we have two pre service teachers working at the College. Miss. Taylor Ma-son has teaching methods in Health and Maths and is working mainly with Mr. Cornwell, She is cur-rently in her second week of a five week round. Former student, Eliza Tillig started her four week round this week with methods in English and Health. She is working with Dr. Taylor and Mr. Lobley in English, as well as, Mr. Knight in Health. I am sure that we will make them feel very wel-come. End of Year fast approaching for Year 12 students By the time this newsletter is published, our Year 12 students will have just over 5 weeks left of sec-ondary schooling. It is vital for all of them, whether they be undertaking VCE or VCAL, to ensure that they are putting their best foot forward, ensuring that all work is complete and that they are giv-ing themselves the best opportunity for success in up-coming exams. College Captains for 2020 Last week I received nine applications for College Captain for 2020. At this stage any of the appli-cants will be able to do an excellent job in the role if they are selected. Students will now undergo an interview next week which will be followed by a presentation to the student body the following week. The final decision, which includes a student and staff vote, should be known by the end of this term. I wish all the candidates all the very best of luck over the next two weeks.

Tony Hand Principal

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Mission to Mars

On Friday the 23rd August, St. Arnaud Year 8 students travelled to the Victorian Space

Science Education Centre in Melbourne.

It was a very early start for students, leaving the school at 6am, but we arrived at the

centre in good time.

Upon arrival, students were divided into two mission teams – Viking and Mariner –

then within these teams, divided further into Mission Control and the Expeditionary

team.

When the Expeditionary team ‘landed’ on the surface of Mars – all wrapped up in their

‘astronaut suits’ – they were monitored and

guided in their duties by the Mission Control

team, who were located in a surveillance room,

watching all action on video cameras and com-

municating with the members on the surface

via two-way radio.

Everyone had an allocated duty, whether it was

as Commanders, Engineers, Chemists, Physi-

cists, Geologists or Biologists. Depending on

what duty they had, students performed vari-

ous tasks, collected samples and performed ex-

periments to collect important data.

After a brief recess break, the Expeditionary

and Mission Control teams swapped roles.

Both teams were evacuated from the surface

within a time limit: the first due to an oncoming

dust storm, and the second due to a spike in so-

lar radiation.

After lunch, students undertook analysis of the

collected samples and data in order to under-

stand the history of Mars,

thereby developing a

knowledge of its present

and future conditions.

They used a variety of

experimental techniques

and machinery to analyse

rock samples and data in

a systematic fashion.

After a very busy 12-hour

day, we arrived back in

St. Arnaud around 6pm.

All students should feel

proud of the manner in

which they conducted

themselves, and perhaps

it inspired some future

Mars colonisers.

Year 9 Broader Horizons

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Isabel Hand

Hodges

Stuart Finch

Kee

Lachlan Gifford

This year the Broader Horizons Program was organised differently, we had all students

participating at the same time in the three areas of Agriculture, Local Government and

Health. One day each week for four weeks the students attended their chosen field.

The first three sessions that the students participated in were hands on with students

spending time at the:

Hospital looking at all aspects of the running the services including Health

Promotion, Social Work, Community Nursing, Occupational Therapy and many more.

Local Government departments, planting with the Parks and Gardens staff, helping

out and the Children’s Precinct and Kindergarten, and undertaking a media

component in Stawell.

Agricultural industry with visits to Agrimac, Agstrike, Elders, Ridley, Hendy’s

Transport and Rivalea.

The last session the students went on a tertiary experience, with the Agriculture students

visiting Longerenong and the Health and Local government students visiting La Trobe

University Bendigo to learn the different possibilities are available to obtain the training

required to undertake some of these jobs.

Thanks to the NCLLEN for organising and helping the Secondary College to run this very

beneficial program.

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Year 9 Broader Horizons

Active Girls Brunch

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Isabel Hand

Hodges

Stuart Finch

Keegan Amos

Lachlan Gifford

The Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly held its annual Active Girls Brunch event at the

Holy Trinity Lutheran College on Friday, 23rd August. Eight St. Arnaud Secondary Col-

lege Year 7 girls travelled to Horsham for the event. The Horsham YMCA held the very

first session of the day which focussed on Body Balancing exercises, which was aimed at

both centering and challenging the girls. The following speaker was AFLW star Kaitlyn

Ashmore, who outlined how she first came about her football experiences and her career

highlights to date. Originally hailing from Ballarat, Kaitlyn’s talk was inspirational and

it was wonderful to hear what opportunities she took advantage of in Western Victoria.

Her talk led into a session with 7 local sporting role models and WRSA ambassadors

ranging in age from 15-18 years. The sports that the girls represented on a local level

were triathlons, netball, basketball, football, equestrian and athletics. The girls were

open and honest about how they balance life, work, school and sporting commitments,

and they gave a fantastic insight to the support that the Wimmera Regional Sports As-

sembly offers to young people. It was great to network with other schools over a light

lunch and to hear from the local ambassadors. We really appreciated the event and

would encourage students to seek out opportunities for their sporting endeavours through

the Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly based out of Horsham. Rebecca McIntyre is ap-

proachable on rebeccam@wrsa.org.au for any future event enquiries.

Active Girls Brunch

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Careers

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Isabel Hand

Hodges

Stuart Finch

Keegan Amos

Lachlan Gifford

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Community Service, Volunteering and

Leadership

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Duties & Tasks

prepare daily and longer-term lesson plans in accordance with curriculum guidelines

teach a full range of learning areas, including English (reading, writing, speaking and listening), mathematics, science, technology, society and environment, creative arts, personal development, health and physical education

develop children's interests, abilities and coordination using creative activities such as art, music and sport

use computers to assist with lesson preparation, teaching and reporting

develop and maintain good working habits and discipline in classrooms

carry out administrative duties

supervise students during classes and at other times in the school day, including in the playground during breaks

attend staff meetings and other training and development sessions

take part in joint decision-making about educational issues

assess and evaluate students' progress in written and oral work

discuss students' progress and concerns with parents and administrators

assist with and organise sporting activities, school concerts and excursions

prepare for and attend parent-teacher interviews and other functions.

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Term 3 Semester 2

September Tues 3 Year 12 Biology Ecolinc

Empowerme Program, Girton Grammar School, Bendigo

Wed 4 Year 7 Immunisations

Year 11 O&ED—Earth Ed Excursion Ballarat

Fri 6 MIPS Appointments

Mon 9 MIPS Appointments

Year 9 into Course Counselling

Tues 10 Northern Grampians Leadership Day

Wed-Fri 11-13

VSSS Rehearsals—Melbourne

Wed 11 Year 9 into 10 Course Counselling

Mon-Fri 16-20 Year 10 Work Experience

Wed 18 Bulldogs Leadership 4.30-7.30pm

Fri 20 Last Day of Term—2.30pm dismissal

Term 4 Semester 2

October Mon 7 School Resumes

Wed 9 Year 11 Biology Ecolinc

Thurs 10 LMR Aths—Bendigo

Mon 14-18 Year 12 Practice Exam Week

Wed 16 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Thurs 17 St. Arnaud Learning Alliance Fete 6pm

Mon 21 State Athletics Melbourne

Minyip Field & Game

Wed 23 Year 12 Last Day

Fri 25 Children’s Week Event 12pm-2.30pm Year 7-11 SRC

Wed 30 Year 12 Exams Begin

November Tues 29 Melbourne Cup Holiday

Fri 8 NCD Clay Target/Bowls

Mon-Wed 18-20 Year 9-11 Exams

Wed 20 Year 12 Exams end

Thur 21 Iron & Clay Performance 1.30pm

Thur-Sun 21-24 Energy Breakthrough