Hilltop News DIMBOOLA MEMORIAL SECONDARY COLLEGE “DEEDS NOT WORDS” 5Th February 2021

Hilltop News DIMBOOLA MEMORIAL SECONDARY COLLEGE “DEEDS NOT WORDS” 5th February 2021

Dimboola Memorial Secondary College would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Wimmera Mallee area: The Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagalk peoples, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Phone: 53891460 www.dmsc.vic.edu.au [email protected] Fax: 53891981

Important Dates Sally Klinge – Principal President – Neil Zippel, Vice President – Teresa Smith Feb 8 School Photos Year 7 BBQ -6PM Treasurer – Charlotte Pyers (DET)

Feb 23 DMSC Swimming Teacher Rep – John Lister (DET)

Feb 24-26 Year 7 & 8 Camp Parent Reps – Kellie Laverty, Kylie Barry,

Mar 2 LD Swimming Alastair Griffiths, Lynley Robinson Mar 8 Labour Day Public Holiday Community Rep - Tony Schneider, Charles Rees (RSL) Mar 31 Parent-Teacher Meetings Student Rep – Tess Robinson, Jack Kalms, Alex Zippel Secretary – Gaynor Baker (staff member)

“DMSC is a Child Safe School” ______Respect Honesty Excellence Care Freedom

A message from the Principal

Well, this first full week of school has certainly flown! It has been wonderful to see all students settling into the new routine of school life.

Student Leadership Positions Today we presented students with their badges for Form Captains, House Captains and Bus Captains. Congratulations to the following students:

Form Captains Year 7D Emily Taylor, Maya Schorback, Year 8D Liam Campbell, Zatika McDonald Year 8M Tarah Bond, Archer Laverty Year 9D Peter Wright, Alyssa Petschel Year 10D Charlotte Revell, Daniel Leggo Year 10M Logan Marlow, Brook Ward Year 11D Will Abbott, Harper Harradine Year 11M Chloe Baker, Evan Barber Year 12 Corey Goss, Niah Boundy Year 12 School Council Reps: Alex Zippel, Jack Kalms

House Captains

Wimmera Captains: Harper Harradine Niah Boundy Vice Captains: Evan Barber Paige Glover Hindmarsh Captains: Zane Thomson Olivia Bradshaw-Clarke Vice Captains: Tom Krelle Montanna Hutson

Bus Captains Jeparit Bus – Montanna Hutson Kiata Bus- Thomas Krelle & Malcolm Barry Horsham Bus – Connor Carter-Milne and Zarnia Klotz Pimpinio Bus- Evan Hunter Katyil- Cody Hoy

Year 7 Parent BBQ Next Monday 8th February, we will be hosting our annual BBQ for all parents and carers of our new Year 7 students. Staff are looking forward to getting to know the families of our students. The event starts at 6pm and the school supplies all food. We meet outside the canteen and Assembly Hall.

School Photos on Monday A reminder that school photos will be taken this Monday 8th February. Families should have received their photo order forms this week. If not, please contact the front office. All payments and orders are made directly through the photo company, not the school.

Health and Fitness Centre Gym re-opening We are pleased to announce that our gym will be re-opening next Monday 8th February. Meran Pilmore will be running session three mornings a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 – 7.30am. Memberships can be paid at the front office.

Masks at school Thank you to students and families for responding to the overnight change on Thursday regarding the compulsory wearing of masks at school. Let’s hope that this will not be for too long!

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) CSEF is 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. The annual CSEF amount per student is $225 for secondary school students. Please see Kaye in the front office to collect a CSEF form.

Sally Klinge

Around the School

On the first day back at school for the Year 8, 9, 10 students they were treated to a free, healthy lunch! There were many interesting rolls and wraps created and some were so packed full of nutrients and deliciousness they were even falling apart! There is nothing better than fuelling your body with all the correct vitamins, minerals and nutrients to help you to kick goals inside and outside of the classroom.

Last week on Thursday we had the pleasure of welcoming our new Year 7 class to DMSC and welcome our Year 11 and 12 students back for the 2021 school year. The senior students hit the ground running and were able to see all of their teachers in the one day. It was fantastic to see so many students hand in their holiday homework and came back ready to achieve their academic goals! Keep up the great work - students and teachers!

- Ms. Albrecht | Wellbeing Coordinator VCAL Team Building Excursion to Roses Gap

On February 1st, Year 11 & 12 VCAL students went on a day trip to Roses Gap to help everyone work together as a team. The first activity our class participated in was canoeing, at first we were all taught the basics and then Turtle, the supervisor of our class, implemented some challenges like ‘tag’ and a race. This involved a lot of communication and hard work from everyone. In the race, everyone was very competitive and worked their hardest to try and beat the other pairs, it helped a lot of new people we were not familiar with in our class to bond and feel more comfortable.

The second activity was The last activity involved crate stacking, it involved a the giant swing, while one team of four and two were person was in the swing the stacking milk crates while rest would pull them up the other two in harnesses with a heavy rope. Even were climbing as many after getting tired, people crates high as they could still helped and no one sat before they fell. It was down and made everyone amazing to see everyone else do the work. give it a try even if they were The VCAL students were out of their comfort zone, brought closer by the day everyone was encouraging and people in our classes feel more comfortable talking one another to give it their to one another at school. best shot.

- Mr. Lister

Year 7 STEAM Class with Mr. Mattschoss

HOMEWORK: DMSC TERM 1: Week 3: 8th - 12th Feb

Year 7D Work Due date/s

Maths Squizya 1.1 Tuesday 9th

Science Safety poster Tues 9/2

STEAM Computer History Poster Friday 12th of Feb

Year 8D Work Due date/s

English Practice weekly spelling words (Monday pre-test / Friday post-test) Complete: The Outsiders - Chapter / Character summaries (OVERDUE) Mon 8th Feb (extended) - Green Vocab booklet (OVERDUE) Mon 8th Feb (extended) - WBQ2 - front page and second page activities Thurs 11th Feb Maths Squizya 1.1 -Due Monday 8th

Squizya 1.2 -Due Monday 15th

Art Finalise any Designs for the new Steel Tower for the Dimboola arts comittee

Year 8M Work Due date/s

VCD Finalise any Designs for the new Steel Tower for the Dimboola arts committee

Year 9D Work Due date/s

English Narrative Writing Piece 1 Tuesday 9th Feb

Maths Squizya 1.1 Tuesday 9th Feb

Science At least 75% of your ecosystems storyboard Tuesday 9th Feb

Year 10D Work Due date/s

Science Skin sensitivity prac q’s Tues 9/2

The Five Senses PowerPoint Tues 9/2

Year 10M Work Due date/s

Maths Homework handout Monday 08/02

Science The Five Senses PowerPoint Wednesday 10/2

Skin Sensitivity Prac - questions Thursday 11/2

Year 9 & 10 Electives Work Due date/s Art Finalise any Designs for the new Steel Tower for the Dimboola arts committee

Media Activities 1-3 Monday 8th of Feb

Year 11 VCE Work Due date/s

General Maths This week- Chapter questions 1i, 1j, 1k. Due Friday 12th Feb

Add content to Rules Book.

Overdue-1a-1h.

Math Methods Assignment 2 (chapter 2) Friday 12th Feb

Biology Chapter Q’s and Edrolo videos: 2b Thursday 11/2 Cell size activity

Summary table of cell organelles

Physical Education Edrolo - Benefits of Physical activity videos & questions 09/02

Textbook questions

Psychology Week 2 homework booklet Mon Feb 8th

Edrolo videos: 6A, 6B and 6C Mon Feb 8th

Media Media Reframed Activities - 1.16, 18, 1.22, 1.24 Friday 12th of Feb

Physics Chapter Q’s and Edrolo videos: 2c, 2d Friday 12th Feb Previous weeks-Chapter Q’s and Edrolo videos from: 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b.

Year 11 VCAL Work Due date/s

Employability Skills Complete Roses Gap reflection task Tuesday Feb 9th

Year 12 VCE Work Due date/s

English Rear Window Workbook Questions Part 2 Tuesday 9th Feb

Rear Window Creative Piece (Good Copy) Tuesday 16th Feb

Biology Chapter Q’s and Edrolo videos: 3A, 3B, 3C and review Qs Tuesday 9/2

Key knowledge 1: The plasma membrane (A3 poster)

Sultana Prac: Questions

Math Methods Assignment 1 (chapter 2) 8th of Feb

Psychology -Edrolo textbook 2D neurotransmitters – pages 85 – 90 – all questions Wednesday Feb 10th

-Edrolo textbook 2E chronic nervous system changes due to neurotransmitter dysfunction – all questions -Any unfinished classwork Wednesday Feb 10th

Friday Feb 12th

Year 12 VCAL Work Due date/s

Employability Skills Complete Roses Gap reflection task Tuesday Feb 9th

XUNO Parent Portal

The XUNO portal provides 24/7 monitoring to your child’s learning and can be accessed from any internet connected devices such as Laptops, Tablets/iPads and smartphones.

Child’s information that you can access:

View Attendance View Timetables View Classes, Lessons, Assignments & Tasks View Messages View Individual Learning Plans Accept permission forms for Excursions/camps Download Reports View News and Notifications

To access the parent portal via website

Please visit https://xuno.dmsc.vic.edu.au and enter your username and password.

An invitation is needed to access xuno portal, please check your email registered at DMSC.

Invitation: Please email [email protected] to get the invitation link. I recommend using a laptop/computer to check that invitation. Please read your email and find (Password: Click Here) to create your password then a code will be sent to your email, please enter that code to the password reset page.

To access the portal via an App

• Go to AppStore for apple devices and PlayStore for android devices • Search XUNO Family App then install it • Open the app and login using your username and password as you do using the website

Forgotten password?

Please visit https://xuno.dmsc.vic.edu.au/resetpassword.php

Or ring the office 0353891460 to update your details i.e. new email and forgotten password

Accessing your child’s report on XUNO

1. Go to https://xuno.dmsc.vic.edu.au 2. Login using your issued username and password 3. If using "Xuno Family" App (Please download via Appstore or GooglePlay) Enter School name: Dimboola Memorial Secondary College Username: your username Password: your password Invitation: Please email [email protected] to get the invitation link so you can access Xuno portal. I recommend using a laptop/computer to check that invitation. Please read your email and find (Password: Click Here) to create your password then a code will be sent to your email, please enter that code to the password reset page.

(Please email [email protected] should you need assistance)

How to Access the Report?

Using a browser i.e. (Chrome/Edge): Using an APP on your mobile devices:

1. Click on the Learning menu and then click on 1. Open “Xuno Family” app and tap the menu the Reports item. icon

2. Choose Reports

Next step is to Click/Tap any Term you chose to download.

3. Choose any Term you need to download.

DMSC TUTOR LEARNING INITIATIVE

In Semester 1 2021, a variety of Tutors will be in a variety of classes assisting students with their curriculum. The Tutor Learning Initiative is designed to support students whose learning has been disrupted as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Tutors will be working closely with selected students to improve skills and knowledge, that was affected by remote learning.

Permission letters have been sent home for students in Years 8,9 and 10. Letters for Year 7 students will be sent soon. If your child receives one, please return it as soon as possible. If you have any queries about the program, please contact Charlotte Pyers.

COMPULSORY CATCH UP SESSIONS

These sessions will be held each lunchtime from 1.25 until the end of lunch. Those students that have not completed assessment tasks in class or at home, have this opportunity to finish their work under teacher supervision.

Mondays: any year level

Tuesdays: 9&10

Wednesdays: 7&8

Thursdays: 9&10

Fridays: 7&8

Year 11 and 12 students are able to attend any day of the week.

ATTENTION: S.M.A.R.T SESSION DAYS

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

3.20 – 4.30

SMART sessions are being held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Library. This is an opportunity for all students to complete classwork and homework under the supervision of a teacher.

Students are recommended to attend to help them keep up to date with work and to gain extra help with their assessment tasks. Snacks are provided.

If you have any questions, please ring the office or speak to Mrs Charlotte Pyers.

S – Supportive

M – Movtivational

A – After School

R – Run by

T – Teachers

THESE SESSIONS WILL START IN WEEK 3

AFTER SCHOOL SUPPORT SESSIONS

DMSC is running after school support sessions for students that struggle to complete homework.

If your child has not completed assessment tasks, even after attending Compulsory Catch Up Sessions, they will be required to attend one of these sessions to help them achieve success. Parents will be contacted if their child is academically at risk, and a suitable time will be made after school to assist your child.

2021 Fire Season

School procedures for the bushfire season

Fire danger ratings and warnings are used in Victoria to provide clear direction on the safest options for preserving life. Schools and children’s services listed on the DET Bushfire At-Risk Register (BARR) will be closed when a Code Red fire danger rating day is determined in their Bureau of Meteorology district. Our school has been identified as being one of those at high bushfire risk and is listed on the BARR. Where possible, we will provide parents with up to four days’ notice of a potential Code Red day closure by letter and SMS message. A Code Red day will be determined by the Emergency Management Commissioner no later than 1.00 pm the day before the potential closure. Once we are advised of the confirmation of the Code Red day we will provide you with advice before the end of the school day. Once confirmed, the decision to close will not change, regardless of improvements in the weather forecast. This is to avoid confusion and help your family plan alternative care arrangements for your child. It is also important to note that: • No staff will be on site on days where the school is closed due to a forecast Code Red day. • School camps will be cancelled if a Code Red fire danger rating day is determined for the Bureau of Meteorology district in which the camp is located. • As a bus co-ordinating school all bus routes will be cancelled. On these Code Red days families are encouraged to enact their Bushfire Survival Plan – on such days children should never be left at home or in the care of older children. For those of us living in a bushfire prone area, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) advises that when Code Red days are forecast, the safest option is to leave the night before or early on the morning of the Code Red day. As part of preparing our school for potential hazards such as fire, we have updated and completed our Emergency Management Plan, and reprioritised any maintenance works that may assist in preparing for the threat of fire and cleared our facility’s grounds and gutters.

What can parents do? • Make sure your family’s bushfire survival plan is up-to-date and includes alternative care arrangements in the event that our school is closed. • Ensure we have your current contact details, including your mobile phone numbers. Keep in touch with us by reading our newsletters and by checking our website. http://www.dmsc.vic.edu.au/ or Facebook page. If you have any further concerns, please contact either Sally Klinge (Principal) or Charlotte Pyers (Assistant Principal) at the college. 5389 1460 • Most importantly at this time of year, if you’re planning a holiday or short stay in the bush or in a coastal area, you should check warnings in advance of travel and remain vigilant during your stay. • If your child is old enough, talk to them about bushfires and your family’s bushfire survival plan. • You can access more information about children’s services closures on the Department of Education and Training website – see http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/pages/closures.aspx

For up-to-date information on this year’s fire season see: • https://emergency.vic.gov.au • Facebook (facebook.com/cfavic) • Twitter (twitter.com/CFA_Updates) • ABC local radio, Sky News and other emergency broadcasters • VicEmergency Hotline (1800 226 226)