Enjoying Maths at Home!

Newsletter 2 ~ Wednesday 19th February 2020

Truganina College

55 Clearwood Drive

Truganina VIC 3029

03 9368 9800

www.truganinap9.vic.edu.au

Truganina Times

A lovely warm and muggy welcome to week 4 of term 1! It is pleasing to see how quickly our students have settled into their learning and are setting SMART goals and high expectations for themselves in collaboration with their classroom teachers. Each day I ask students that I meet in the College what they are learning about and how they are going about acquiring that knowledge. Their answers demonstrate a large amount of self-regulation and a deepening understanding of the feedback that they receive from their teachers, parents and peers. Please take the opportunity to ask your children what goals they are setting and how they aim to achieve them. This provides an invaluable link between classroom learning and at home learning.

Melbourne weather continues to dazzle us with significant variations in temperature and condition, which can prove to be an excellent source of data to support the learning of Maths at home. What better way to learn Maths than with a real-life application for seeing it in action. Questions you could ask about the weather to promote Mathematical thinking and reasoning could include:

Is it warmer or colder today compared with yesterday? At what time do you think the temperature will peak? How hot/cold is Melbourne compared with [another city]? What is the average temperature for February so far? Where can we find information about the weather? How much rain has there been today? How is rainfall measured? What sort of clothing should be worn on a day like this?

There are so many ways to bring Maths to life at home. Maths is everywhere – in the playground, at the shops, on your street. Introducing Maths in everyday activities and through play helps children learn about numbers, patterns and shapes. It also creates meaningful connections with Maths in the context of their lives. Maths can include noticing shapes, numbers, patterns, size, time and measurement. Incorporating Maths into everyday experiences is easy and fun.

Here are some suggestions to get you started:

Playing with shapes

Jigsaw puzzles and drawing shapes helps teach your child problem solving skills and spatial awareness. You can encourage your child to identify shapes in their everyday life such as a round ball, a square window or a hexagonal stop sign.

Making patterns

Make a pattern using pebbles, legs, or pieces of coloured paper.

Cooking with your child

Cooking provides opportunities to count and measure, not to mention a delicious outcome and some opportunities to pass on cultural cuisine knowledge. Ask your child to count eggs, measure milk and flour as well as talk about the temperature the oven requires to bake a cake. Use this as an additional opportunity to talk about text types (recipes) and tie it nicely with Literacy learning.

Making collections

Collect objects from the outdoors such as stones, leaves and twigs. Sort them into groups and count how many items are in each group.

The Lead Maths team at the College would love to hear about how you incorporate Maths intodaily life in your home. Please share some photographs or words of Maths experiences that you undertake in your house. You can do this by either emailing them to the school account or sending a picture in your child’s student planner.

I look forward to sharing your images in coming newsletters. Have a safe and enjoyable week everyone!

Sarah Dalton Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation Lead Maths Team

Welcome back for 2020! Continued...

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2020 Truganina College Events Calendar

Date Event

Monday 17th February -

Friday 21st February

Year 7 Community Camp

Tuesday 25th February School Banking

Wednesday 26th February School Photos

Wednesday 26th February Year 7 Boys and Girls Volleyball

Selected Students in Year 7

Tuesday 3rd March School Banking

Thursday 5th March School Photos

Monday 9th March Labour Day Public Holiday No School

Tuesday 10th March Excursion to Narana

Students in Year 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F

Friday 13th March Excursion to Narana

Students in Year 3A, 3B

Monday 16th –20th March Book Fair

Wednesday 25th March Excursion to Narana

Students in Year 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J

Thursday 26th March Easter Raffle drawn

Friday 27th March Last Day of School

School finishes at 2.30pm

Tuesday 12th May NAPLAN for Years 3, 5 , 7 and 9

Wednesday 13th May NAPLAN for Years 3, 5 , 7 and 9

Thursday 14th May NAPLAN for Years 3, 5 , 7 and 9

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Thursday 28th May 2020 2020 Curriculum Day

As approved by School Council

Friday 29th May 2020 2020 Curriculum Day

As approved by School Council

Monday 17th August 2020 2020 Curriculum Day

As approved by School Council

Annual school photos will be taken at Truganina College on Wednesday 26th February & Thursday 5th March, 2020 .

Information will be handed out to all families in the coming weeks.

All orders will be done online. We will not be accepting any cash this year.

Unique codes will be issued to all students closer to photo day allowing you to register online to view your child’s images.

When images are in the webshop, all parents who have registered will be notified by SMS and email that images are ready to view and order.

For more information please refer to the flyer that was handed out to students.

School Photos

This year our College is both fortunate and proud to host students who are attending Punjabi classes, conducted by the Victorian School of Languages. Classes will be commencing on February the 8 th and will be conducted on Saturday mornings at Truganina P-9 College. If you would like to enrol your child/children please see the VSL website (https://www.vsl.vic.edu.au/enrol/). Truganina P-9 College looks forward to hosting VSL once again in 2020.

Jaimie Vernon Year 2 Classroom Teacher

Victorian School of Languages

School Crossing

When using our School Crossing, please ensure that you wait behind the yellow lines until the School Crossing Supervisor has put this red Stop sign up, has blown his whistle and indicated that it is safe to cross the crossing.

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School Success Starts with Attendance! There is no safe number of days for missing school. Each day that your child misses, puts them behind,

and can affect their educational outcomes.

If your child is sick or absent, you are required to

notify the school as soon as possible on the day

of absence using one of the following methods:

1. Log in to Compass and log the absence

directly using the Parent Portal.

2. Telephone the school office and let the

staff know your child’s name, class, date of

absences and reason.

Any questions in regards to attendance please contact Lisa Foster, Assistant Principal

Attendance Data as at end of Week 3, Term 1

Average days absent per student F-9 1.28 days 2020 Target:

Less than 15 days absent per student Foundation - Year 9

Average days absent per student: Foundation – Year 6 1.31 days

Average days absent per student: Year 7 – Year 9 1.14 days

Year 5 0.97

5A 0.36

5B 1.08

5C 0.73

5D 1.69

5E 0.73

5F 1.28

5G 0.88

Foundation 1.01

00A 1.62

00B 0.38

00C 0.29

00D 0.48

00E 1.10

00F 0.50

00G 0.71

00H 0.67

00I 2.19

00J 0.45

00K 1.30

00L 1.00

00M 1.95

00N 1.40

Year 1 1.67

1A 2.05

1B 1.18

1C 0.77

1D 1.62

1E 2.33

1F 2.00

1G 1.27

1H 1.95

1I 1.26

1J 2.73

1K 1.24

Year 2 1.52

2A 1.50

2B 0.86

2C 1.55

2D 2.30

2E 1.39

2F 2.10

2G 1.14

2H 1.55

2I 1.52

2J 1.27

2K 1.05

2L 2.00

Year 3 1.34

3A 0.39

3B 2.09

3C 1.32

3D 1.14

3E 1.36

3F 0.91

3G 2.17

3H 1.00

3I 1.00

3J 1.92

Year 4 1.38

4A 1.54

4B 1.21

4C 2.42

4D 1.39

4E 1.54

4F 0.84

4G 1.54

4H 0.54

Year 6 1.25

6A 0.79

6B 0.96

6C 1.75

6D 0.35

6E 2.32

Year 7 1.13

7A 2.23

7B 0.83

7C 0.75

7D 1.41

7E 0.67

7F 0.91

Year 8 1.17

8A 2.22

8B 0.95

8C 1.40

8D 1.19

8E 0.81

8F 0.55

Year 9 1.11

9A 1.50

9B 0.60

9C 2.00

9D 0.45

9E 0.90

New Mobile Phone Policy Dear Truganina College community,

As you may be aware, the Victorian Government has announced a new mobile phone policy that will require students to switch their phones off and securely store them away during the day.

The policy is designed to support teaching and learning environment that is free from unnecessary distractions, disruptions and student inattention caused by the urge to check their phones.

Though it is preferable that students don’t bring a mobile phone to school. Students who do will need to comply with our College Mobile Phone Policy.

From Monday 10th February, 2020, all students who bring a mobile phone to school will be required to secure their device to prevent them from accessing it throughout the day, supporting both their academic and social growth. Students will be able to access their device again, as they step outside the College at all exit points by tapping their pouch on unlocking stations.

The Yondr team will be allocating, presenting and training all Year 7-9 students on the 6th and 7th of February to ensure they understand how to activate and deactivate their pouch. If a Foundation to Year 6 student is required to bring a mobile phone, they will be supported on a needs basis through their Assistant Principal. Please be aware that after allocation, lost or damaged pouches will require you to replace them at a cost of $35.

As always, communication with students can be gained through our administration phone number 9368 9800. We will also make available additional Yondr pouches to be purchased if your child happens to lose or damage it before the conclusion of their time at Truganina College. For more information regarding Yondr, please visit their website via https://www.overyondr.com/schools

In advance we would like to thank you for supporting our students having a phone-free learning environment. If required a copy of our College Mobile Phone Policy can be provided upon request or alternatively accessed via our College website. Please refer to the Department of Education and Training website for further information on students using mobile phones policy and the personal goods policy.

Regards,

Christopher Pugh

Middle Years Principal

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Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy.

Please take time to remind yourself of the school’s collection statement, found on our website [https://truganinap9.vic.edu.au/overview/ ].

For more information about privacy, see: Schools’ Privacy Policy – information for parents. This information also available in nine community languages.

2020 School Privacy Policy

2020 Timetable

TIMETABLE A TIMETABLE B TIMETABLE C

Year levels

Years 1,7,8,9 Year levels Years 2,3,4 Year lev-

els Years F,5,6

Reading 8:35 – 9:00 Reading 8:35 – 9:00

Reading 8:35 – 9:00

Session 1 9:00 – 10:00 Session 1 9:00 – 10:00

Session 1 9:00 – 10:30

Recess block

1st half 10:00 – 10:15 2nd half 10:00 - 10:30

Session 2 10:00 – 11:00 Recess

1st half 10:30 – 10:45 2nd half 10:45 - 11:00

Session 2

10:30 – 11:30 Recess

1st half 11:00 – 11:15 2nd half 11:00 - 11:30

Session 2 11:00 – 12:00

Session 3

11:30- 12:30 Session 3 11:30- 12:30

Session 3 12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

1st half 12:30 – 12:45 2nd half 12:45 – 1:00

Session 4 12:30 – 1:30

Lunch 1st half 1:00 – 1:15 2nd half 1:15 – 1:30

Session 4

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch 1st half 1:30 – 1:45

2nd half 1:45 – 2:00

Session 4 1:30 – 3:00

Session 5

2:00 – 3:00 Session 5 2:00 – 3:00

After school Yard Duty

3:00 – 3:15

After school Yard Duty

3:00 – 3:15 After

school Yard Duty

3:00 – 3:15

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Parents and Community Helpers

Primary Visual Art Term One

Visual Art has started this year with students engaging in learning about the art element of line. Foundation students are engaging in the College Value, Resilient.

Grade 6 students are exploring artist intent and focusing on Picasso. Grade 3 students are focusing on Polynesian Arts by exploring Polynesian cultural artefacts and using

this inspiration to create their own art pieces. We are learning about the use of line within Polynesian Art. I am successful when I can: Use a variety of lines. Describe a variety of lines. Discuss Polynesian Art. Create a Papua New Guinean

inspired crocodile with line details.

At Truganina College, we welcome all families to take an active role in the work of the school. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with a number of opportunities to participate and contribute to help our students with their learning at Truganina College.

Below is a list of different areas you might find of interest.

School Banking

Fundraising Events

Book Fair

School Excursions

Listening to students read

Preparing class resources; contacting, laminating and cutting resources.

We welcome any form of help. If you are a working parent and are only available some days of the week or certain hours in the day, we will work out a timetable where your assistance can benefit the students. Any help is better than no help.

If you are interested in volunteering and have a current Working with Children’s Check, please contact the front office on 9368 9800.

Sadia Toqeer Assistant Principal Foundation and Year 9 Lead Community Engagement in Learning Team

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Easter Raffle Donations

School Banking School Banking will take place on a Tuesday in 2020. If your child is interested in School Banking, please visit the link below for more information;

https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-banking.html

Truganina College is currently seeking Easter Raffle donations for our Easter Raffle to be drawn at the end of this term.

Fundraising initiatives are ongoing at Truganina College so that we can provide the best facilities for our students.

If you have any Easter donations, please drop them at the

Administration Office.

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Naplan Dates Year Tuesday 12th May Wednesday 13th May Thursday 14th May

Year 3 Language Convention

45 minutes

Writing: 40 minutes

Reading: 45 minutes Numeracy: 45 minutes

Year 5 Language Convention

45 minutes

Writing: 40 minutes

Reading: 50 minutes Numeracy: 50 minutes

Year 7 Language Convention

45 minutes

Writing: 40 minutes

Reading: 65 minutes Numeracy: 65 minutes

Year 9 Language Convention

45 minutes

Writing: 40 minutes

Reading: 65 minutes Numeracy: 65 minutes

School Council for 2020 Two Parent Members Required

In 2019 our School Council consisted of Parent, Community and Department of Education (DET) members including; School Council President; Jagruti Dave, Vice President Marilyn Jefferies, Parents; Treasurer - Pooja Parmar, DET Members; Helene Refuerzo, Vanitha Sujith, Jenny Crowle, Secretary; Helen Salmond and College Captains Joy Raval and Margaret Salesulu. I would like to extend a sincere thank you for their outstanding governance and support of our wonderful school.

Our school constituting orders as endorsed by the Minister for Education; Mr James Merlino, state that our Council shall consist of six members comprising of the Principal, one department employee, three parents and one community member.

The role of School Council as outlined in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 is one of helping to set the long term future for the school and maintaining an overview of the school’s operation. The Principal is responsible for the management of the school and acts as the Executive Officer of Council.

To form our School Council for 2020 we have two parent member positions vacant. If you would like to make a worthwhile contribution to the school, please collect a nomination form following the time line as documented below.

The timeline for the nomination process is as follows:

Nomination forms have been available from the office from Wednesday 12th February 2020.

Nominations close at 4.00pm on Wednesday 19th February 2020.

A list of candidates and nominators will be posted by Monday 24th February 2020.

If an election is required, ballots will be distributed on or before Tuesday 25th February 2020.

If an election is required, ballots will close at 4.00pm on Tuesday 3rd March 2020.

The first School Council meeting to elect office bearers will be on Monday 23rd March 2020.

Any questions can be directed to Jade Purdie or School Council Secretary; Helen Salmond via the school office on 9368 9800.

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Staff Profiles Get to know Richard Doig - Year 8 Teacher

What is your favourite colour? My favourite colour is red.

What is your favourite number and why? My favourite number is 7 because it looks cool and is my lucky number.

What is your favourite book and why? My favourite book is Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee because it changed how I saw the world.

What is your favourite food? My favourite food is Pork Torcino.

What do you like most about teaching and learning? What I like most about teaching and learning is working with people and the excitement of always finding something new. The special buzz you get when you see students learn something.

Get to know Sibel Kacmazer – First Aid Officer

What is your favourite colour? My favourite colour is yellow. What is your favourite number and why? My favourite number is 21 because it is my birthdate and it has always seemed lucky to me. What is your favourite book and why? My favourite book is The Alchemist. It is my favourite because it is about following your dreams and goals and achieving them. What is your favourite food? My favourite food is lasagne. I have always loved it since I was little. What do you like most about teaching and learning? I do not teach, but I love to learn. I feel good when I learn new things even though it can be frustrating sometimes, it always feels good when I finally understand it.

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Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund (CSEF)

CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors; excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. These are all part of a healthy curriculum.

The annual CSEF amount per student is:

$125 for primary school students.

$225 for secondary school students.

The CSEF funding does not cover school levies. School levies must be paid by all families. See office staff if you need assistance or have any questions.

How to apply

Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form, complete the form and we’ll take a copy of your Health Care Card.

More information

Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.

Clare Najdovski Finance Manager

Camp Australia

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Get social and build friendships at OSHC!

An experience in outside school hours care is an experience in forming friendships. You get more than care with

OSHC - building confidence, learning life skills and having fun, while trying something new.

OSHC is a great way for children to step out of their comfort zone and to get to know some students at their

school they may not have otherwise met.

Plus, we’re all about convenience - there’s no travel time, traffic or complicated arrangements to be made, so

your child can leave the classroom and be playing soccer, eating a healthy snack or learning how to play a board

game within minutes of leaving the classroom.

It’s FREE to Register. (and if you want to use OSHC, you first need to register).

Register at pp.campaustralia.com.au/account/login. Once registered, it’s easy to make and manage your book-

ings online via our Parent Portal.

You may be eligible to claim subsidies on your care usage!

If eligible, to help you with the cost of childcare, you may be entitled to receive the Australian Government Child

Care Subsidy. Visit my.gov.au to find out more.

For more information on our service and fees, visit our website www.campaustralia.com.au. Alternatively, come

and meet the team in the OSHC room. We’d love to meet you, and you can find out more about OSHC from our

friendly, qualified Educators.

We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!

From the Team at Camp Australia

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Student Name _________________________

Teacher Name _________________________

Parent Name ___________________________

CHALLENGE!!

How many words can you make that have ‘ha’ in

them?

3 WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED THIS ROUND!

PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!!!!

Return your slip to your teacher with as many words

written, with ‘ha’ in them for your chance to win a

prize!!

Slips must be returned by Thursday 27th February.

Winners announced Friday 28th February.

Go For It!

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