Principal: Mr Ashley Munn Phone: 53 922 494 Fax: 53922429 www.kanivacollege.vic.edu.au kaniva[email protected] Contacts: Mr. C Bendall Assistant Principal; Kaniva Junior School P-6: Mrs K. Cole, Senior School 7-12: Mrs J. Tuckwell. Student Wellbeing: Mrs F. McDonald 11th June 2015 College Items for newsletter to be sent by 12 noon Wednesdays to: [email protected] No school tomorrow Report writing day - Pupil free
I hope everyone had a great long weekend and a reminder that students have a very short week this week with Friday being a pupil free day. Teachers are currently preparing reports which will go out on the last day of term, so now is a great time for parents to have conversations about what work needs to be completed prior to the end of term. Students can then use Friday to catch up or stay on top of their work. A reminder, that the deadline for students to achieve an “S” for their unit 1 or unit 3 VCE study is this Friday at 4.00pm. Hannah Braisby, Remmi King, Caitlyn Cassar and William Braunstein, participated in the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition last Friday. Miss McLennan has told me that all our CALENDAR students “did brilliantly” especially JuneJuneJune in the impromptu 12 PUPIL FREE DAY speech. I would like to 16 Yr 7 Cows Create Careers, Cobden congratulate these Yr 10-12 Boys Hockey students for giving Dimboola this competition a go Primary WWSSA Lightning Premiership and also to Miss Nhill McLennan for her 17 Yr 9 GWM Water Conf. organisation. Horsham Last week Year 10 participated in work experience week and we had 19 Yr 1 Minyip Buddies Visit students all over Victoria (some in SA) attend workplaces and experience 23 Careers Expo Horsham what their chosen career is really like. Feedback from students and 24 Yr 11/12 Girls Soccer workplaces has been positive and I would like to thank Kathryn Champness GWR W’bool 9/10 Boys Soccer GWR for all the planning she has done. W’bool Unit 3/4 students sat the GAT yesterday. This is the only mid-year exam for 26 End of Term 2.30 end our senior students and I hope the experience assists all our students to approach the end of year exams with a degree of confidence and understanding. I have noticed a number of students wearing black pants to school. Our College Council has approved navy school pants and I ask that parents ensure students either have a note or are in correct uniform. Last Friday four of our Year 8 students participated in the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award in Horsham. Our representatives were Hannah Braisby, William Braunstein, Caitlin Cassar and Remmi King. They all presented a five-minute prepared speech on a topic that related to broader themes of social justice, caring or volunteering. They were all able to draw upon their own experiences to deliver thoughtful and genuine messages. Once the prepared speeches concluded, all of the participants had to complete a two-minute impromptu speech on the topic, ‘A person I admire’. They only had a few minutes to collect their ideas before they were back in front of their audience to deliver the second speech. All of our students handled themselves brilliantly and again presented confident and considered speeches, despite the pressure and the nerves of the situation. The competition was very even this year, and I think that all of our students gained a lot from the experience. I also think that they must have enjoyed it, given the singing all the way home.
Prep students enjoyed a visit from the Police yesterday. The class is learning about Emergency Services and will be meeting the Ambulance service later today. Mates’ cooking activity (pizza making) with mentees and mentors from 2013 and 2014. Year 10 are learning about the properties of plastics and polymers. Yesterday they made slime to demonstrate how properties can change after chemical reactions.
Student teacher Jenna Fowlie has spent almost 3 weeks at our senior school. Jenna is studying her Bachelor of Physical Education at Federation University in Ballarat. She said she has really enjoyed her rural placement and our community. Our Year 2/3 class working hard Daniel Rayner (aka D-dog)
Background: Parents: Son of Raelene & Darren, Stepson of Jim, Brother of Jacob In my spare time I like to: Do not a lot but a lot of it 3 Things I want to achieve in my life: 1. Become a fighter pilot 2. Go to Comicon 3. Backpack everywhere Who do you most admire and whywhy: Stan Lee, the face of Marvel comics Funniest college moment: Year 12 quotes and discussions What makes you happy? Comic related stuff and everything based on my hobbies. What scares you? Alarm clocks (they ruin your sleep and life!) Favourite quote or saying? “If you get hurt, hurt them back. If you get killed, walk it off.” (Avengers: Age of Ultron) Something most people don’t know about me is I’m Batman! At my 10 year Kaniva College reunion I will have money and awesomeness, so basically me now but with money. Next year I hope to either do nothing or everything, I haven’t decided yet :) Jaimee Shurdington (aka Spazzy)
Background: Mum Leonie, Dad Graeme, younger sister Cally and 40 cats In my spare time I like to: Fangirl 3 Things I want to achieve in my life: 1. Immortality 2. Be able to play a musical instrument with some degree of skill 3. Explore the galaxy, maybe even guard it or avenge the world. Who do you most admire and whywhy: Every single one of our teachers for putting up with us for this long. Funniest college moment: School is not fun. Don’t let them try to tell you that it is. What makes you happy? Knowing that there is always something new to do, see or experience. What scares you? The beginning of the rest of my life depends on how well I am able to recall specific information. Favourite quote or saying? “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Something most people don’t know about me is I could tell you a random fact about almost anything except what I am studying at school At my 10 year Kaniva College reunion I will have a decent world renowned reputation. Next year I hope to travel and work in incredible places. PREP PROFILE
Congratulations to this Jack week’s winners of the College Value Awards HallHallHall
Do you like Eddie school and what are the fun Endeavour things at school? Yes, I like science I think its about a little bit of counting. Jolly Phonics is good, we’re finished number one book it started with S and ended in AR….. Like s.a.t sat Learning how to read we’re on book 2 number 2 now but its got no sounds in it it’s just pages. Art’s a good thing to do. There’s no more fun stuff just those things. How do you think School and Kinder are different? Its just proper work in Prep and Kinder is just playing all day. Do you have a favourite teacher that you like and why? Mrs Bale because she is the Art teacher. I like her because she's nice and she’s funny. Does she get cross? Yes but only with the people when they go under the table. Who do you play with at school? Lachie, Harry, Jett and Cooper, we play cricket and I’ve forgot all the rest. I like the playground too. Only on Thursdays when the lunch whistle goes Toby Mulraney, Year 2/3 you can play hockey. Laila Ansell, Year 2/3 Tell me about your lunchbox? Makaile White, Year 4/5 I have slice and yoghurt and Pizza. The pizza is Remi Brennan, Year 1 homemade with muffins and has bacon and Lachlan Coad, Prep cheese. Is there anything that the kinder kids should know about school? You have to be good. What do you think you would like to be when you grow up? A Policeman. YEAR SUBJECT TOPIC DUE
8 Maths Algebra sheet 3B 17th June 8 English Biography task 16th June
9 Exploration Study for Ch2 Materials Test 23rd June
10 Humanities The Great Depression Presentations 18th June 10 Maths Statistics Homework Sheet 18th June Work of the Week Congratulations Siri Peteti Year 4/5
For her research project and poster about Penguins. Siri’s work is on display in the College office as this week’s ‘Work of the Week’
Uniform Leader board Year % Place 5 100% = 1st
6 95% 2nd 7 75% 6th 8 80% 5th 9 69% 7th 10 90% 4th 11 100% = 1st 12 91% 3rd
15 out of the 20 Year 7 students at school today were in correct uniform. (Sneakers, black shorts/ pants and logos are not part of the college uniform) Congratulations to the students pictured. Careers News
Work Experience – Year 10 Our Year 10’s have just finished their week long work experience program. On phoning the employers and students last week there was overwhelming positive feedback from the employers. One student already has secured holiday work with their employer and several others are welcome back if a position comes available. All the students should be very pleased with the way Luke Grosser at Mott Finnis and Co Bordertown (Accountant) they have conducted themselves. A big thanks goes to the employers. Having a work experience student for a week can be challenging and we really appreciate all the businesses that have helped our students.
This year students; cut up a gall stone, made cough syrup, plastered rooms, helped teach PE classes, sold top class bikes, worked with a physio at football training, learnt all about running a motel, changed brake pads, helped a roofer, learnt how busy an accountant is at this time of year, went to court with a real estate agent, became an expert in tidying gardens and using a blowervac, made gingerbread men with 4 year olds, helped build beautiful wooden furniture, helped move earth and saw how you need to be an expert in everything if you work in a small town as a mechanic. Renae Feder at Nhill College (P.E. Teacher)
Thank you to the following organisations who took our students
Nhill College Lowana - Nhill Horsham Cyclery Stawell Regional Health YMCA Horsham – physio/training Equip Horsham (physio) Wimmera Motel – Nhill JM Autotech – (mechanics) Lara Slaight Roofing – Altona Mott Finniss & Co – Bordertown Kaniva Country Chemist Kaniva Home Improvements Kaniva Kinder – West Wimmera Shire Hards Earthmoving – Serviceton Coller Rathgeber Real Estate, Horsham Holland Motors - Lillimur Franklin Landscaping and Design – Sandringham Work Experience - Year 11 Your work experience will be the 16th to the 20th of November. Even though that seems like a long time, please start thinking about what you wish to do. As you all completed it last year, you know the process. Please come and see me if you need help. We will work more intensely on it next term, but please start getting your ideas together and even contact businesses if you are ready. Remember that this is your chance to experience a specific job environment, so try to choose something that you are interested in pursuing as a career.
School Holiday Events
The Business of going to Uni Date/time: 2 July 2015, 10:30am - 1:30pm Location: Deakin University, Burwood campus
This event is for Y11 & 12 students Thinking about a career in Business? Not sure how to get started? Why not come along to this workshop which will help you make sense of what is required to get yourself into a university business course. Whether you have made up your mind on a specific business related career path, or if you are undecided and perhaps better suited to a general business course, this workshop will help you navigate the world of university including how to apply, what happens on campus and how it's different to high school. We will give you some tips on surviving the first few months so you can make the most out of your studies and kick start your career. We will also let you in on some secrets along the way. For example, did you know you can join assisted study sessions, apply for a range of scholarships or get assigned a mentor to help you through the early days? As well as the range of support programs there is a huge number of sporting, social and special interest clubs and groups you can join. This session will give you the tips and hints to help you get to uni, and then get the most out of uni! Expressions of interest close 19 June, 2015
Next Step Sciences Workshop Date/time: 6 July 2015, 9:45am - 2:00pm Location: Monash University, Clayton campus (Y11-12 event)
Dreaming of becoming an innovator? Want to work in research and development? Do you have what it takes to study science at university? Come along to this activity to find out what you need to know about university life and how to get there. You'll get to look around university science facilities, find out what it's like to do a first year prac and meet some real-life scientists, both students and academics. You'll have the opportunity to pick the brains of those university students in a question and answer forum and get invaluable hints and tips for surviving the transition from school to university. Expressions of interest due by 22 June, 2015 Go to www.leap.vic.edu.au for more information and application.
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2015 APEX AUSTRALIA Submissions now open for TEENAGE FASHION AWARDS Wool4School Students across Australia have spent the past year living Dear Teachers & Students, life and loving wool as part of the 2015 Wool4School competition – and submissions are now open! The Apex Australia Teenage Fashion Awards (AATFA) is an annual Competition that provides students with the With more than $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, along opportunity to design, manufacture and model their own with unique, money-can’t-buy experiences, the 2015 fashion garments. Wool4School competition is set to be fierce. Students and teachers can submit their entries here. AATFA is a unique opportunity for students interested in the fashion or design industries to demonstrate their skill and flair through a friendly competition. To some partici- Submission dates: pants it is an opportunity to boost their self-esteem, as 16th July 2015: Submissions Close (Year 7 & 8) well as providing inspiration and the opportunity to 23rd July 2015: Submissions Close (Year 9 & 10) grow. To other participants, it has been an introduction into the world of fashion and design. 30th July 2015: Submissions Close (Year 11 & Teachers) th 26 August 2015: Winners Announced The awards are an extraordinary co-curricular activity, which offers students the opportunity and encouragement Good luck to explore their creativity in the fields of fashion, design The Wool4School Team and textiles. It is open to Secondary School students aged between 13 – 19 from both Private & Public Schools and is a fantastic opportunity for any student interested in fashion design.
Entries can be submitted in the following categories: Casual Wear Evening Wear Wearable Art; and Society & the Environment.
Purple Starfish The Victorian State Final will be held in Melbourne at The Create Theatre at CRC Sydenham, 380 Sydenham road, Sydenham On Saturday 29th August, 2015. Photographic Exhibition The winner and runner up in each category will also be Animals ––– farm, pets, wildlife eligible to participate in the National Final.
(photos to be taken in Kaniva district) Entry forms, competition rules, garment description tem- (very broad, eg dragonflies - pet camels - plates and photos from previous years can be found on calves and can include people) the AATFA website at www.aatfa.org.au.
Entries for the Victorian final close on 1st august 2015, the garments do not need to be finished until the state final. Great holiday project ––– use cameras, Iphones, or phones If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to con- tact Trevor on 0411144930. We can also be emailed at [email protected] More information next week
Annie Austin 0417 080 030 Trevor Bailey Victorian AATFA Chairman
West Wimmera Health Service WE ARE LISTENING Your ideas can improve our service You are invited to attend a
COMMUNITY MEETING
Tuesday 9th June 2015 at 6.00 PM Day Centre Kaniva Hospital (Light refreshments will be served) ALL WELCOME We need your ideas about:
• the health services available to you now • the proposed relocation of the hostel • your wishes for future healthcare ser- vices in Kaniva
TELL US AND WE WILL LISTEN!
Need more information? Call Kate Pilgrim on 5391 4218 Email [email protected] Monday Roast Special
Roast Chicken Small $4 / Large$6
Found Digital camera Please contact the Office LINK Neighbourhood House Recycling at Link Link is a drop off point for TerraCycle. Drop off Colgate toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, toothpaste caps, dental floss Be part of a garden club containers and outer packaging. Help the environment and help LINK to raise money for programs and services.
First Aid Get together once a month to SUNDAY 26TH OF JULY FROM 9:30AM discuss gardening, listen to Garden Club guest speakers, swap cuttings, Ted Brown will be at the Community Garden site at Kaniva College on Wednesday June 17th for an introductory work- plants and more. shop on gardening and to answer your gardening questions. If you are interested in being a part of The first get together will be the gardening club please come along so that we can discuss what you want from this group. Everyone welcome. at the school community garden and the guest speaker Contact LINK to register : 53922865, Kaniva LINK is Ted Brown from Wimmera Neighbourhood House (Facebook) or [email protected] Native Gardens, he will be happy to answer any questions. DDATE:ATE: Wednesday 17th of June at 11am at the Community Garden site at Kaniva College
Boundary Umpires Prep-Year 2 for this Saturday To be held Saturday mornings v Kingston (home games) Senior Colts B Grade KLU Netball Courts Nelson McFarlane Harry McFarlane Further information contact Jacob Verrall Kyle Consadine Penny Gordon 0428923340 Lost
Ripcurl wallet Red & Blue Contact Jeremey Pearson Auskick game this Saturday @ the footy oval. 2 x size 14 jumpers alf me of the A grade. Named JP & Jez Pls check you have the correct Meet at the front of the clubrooms at 2.30. jumper No Auskick Sunday. Contact the Office