‘In Knowledge there is Opportunity’

July 2016, Issue 6

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT TERM 3 brings special significance to all students from Prep to Year 12. We are launching the 5 Week Challenge. In the 5 week Challenge we are throwing down the gauntlet and challenging all students to be at school every day. We commend those students who have achieved 100% attendance to date and encourage all others to strive for improvement. There will be awards for students who achieve 100% attendance and for those who achieve significant improvement. Parents play a vital role in this challenge and we ask for your assistance. Please encourage and support your students to be at school every day! School Values Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Cooperation and Excellence. Welcome back to the start of Term 3. I never cease to be amazed by the achievements of our At Phoenix P-12 Community College we are proud of our students and staff. school and how far it has come in the last four years. Our College values and all members of our College Read with the Principal - Student and Family community acting in accordance with these values is Celebration pivotal to our students being able to realise their Late last term Redan Campus hosted its inaugural Read educational potential. This term we will be running a with the Principal - Student and Family Celebration. This series of assemblies and activities to emphasise the event celebrated students who had achieved many ways our values can be demonstrated on a day-to- outstanding growth in the domain of reading. During the day level. event we had a range of special visitors - Cinderella, Where’s Wally, Little Red Riding Hood and Little Red Year 10 student Makayla Rumler was named Ms Naidoc Riding Hood’s Grandmother which generated much and former student Aiden Broughton excitement for our young readers. Stories were read by was named Mr Naidoc 2016. This is a Mrs Snibson and Mr Benoit and each student read an wonderful achievement and we excerpt from a specially selected book. congratulate Makayla and Aiden on their contribution to their We would like to congratulate the following students on communities. their reading improvement. Lincoln Armstrong, Skye Hems, Lily-Marlene Clohesy, Aiden McHenry, Avery Stage 3 Building Rahley, Daniella Brown, Rory Martin, Chloe Vater, Holley It may seem like things have gone a little quiet on the Steponkus, Kaitlyn Humphrey, Catherine Howlett, Latori building front. This is to be expected as we plough Graham, Kayleigh Fraser and Shantay Andrews. Each through all the documentation required at each step of student was presented with an award and a certificate. planning. I am extremely excited to announce that during the last week of term we progressed through the Languages Teaching Scholarship Design Development phase of planning. This means that Mr Andrew Sawitsch has been selected for the shortly the tender process for Stage 3 building will DET Languages Teaching Scholarships commence. Stage 3 will deliver another $10,000,000 of program. Andrew Sawitsch is a Round 3 infrastructure development at the College, including recipient in the ‘Undergraduate’ category. expansion of the Year 5/6 Learning Village, a cutting edge This selection will see Andrew travel to China Technology Centre and state-of-the-art Performance for four weeks of intensive training. Precinct including a 250 seat Theatre and two This is the beginning of the process for all Gymnasiums. students to select subjects and pathways for

We certainly have much to be proud of and a future to 2017. At the end of the term we will be conducting Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews be excited about! following the publishing of Term 3 Progress Mrs. Karen Snibson Reports on COMPASS. Principal We ask students and parents to check COMPASS SENIOR SCHOOL UPDATE regularly so that they know what is coming up.

Years 10 and 11 Uniform Students will begin their Selection Process soon and it We know that Term 3 is cold and wet. This is not an will be a very quick process that they need to get right. excuse for not wearing the correct College uniform. If they have overdue work or need to complete tasks for The majority of our students wear the College uniform each unit they need to talk to their teachers correctly all of the time. Unfortunately, those immediately. Any units that are at risk will compromise students who continue to require reminders (whether it the ability of the students to access their pathway and it be in relation to socks or hem length or other uniform is vital they leave all of their options open. Parents and matters) will find themselves attracting more severe students will have access to a lot of counselling sanctions and may be sent home to rectify the uniform opportunities this term and it will make a real difference issue. if parents take the time to attend Subject Selection Expos and Career Expos. Term 3 Focus on High Expectations and High Aspirations This term we have held assemblies with all students to Year 12 remind them of our high expectations and high Year 12 students will be ultra-busy finalising work, aspirations, including expectations of 95% Attendance, preparing for exams and making pathway choices Full school uniform every day, Right place/Right time/ through the VTAC website. It is vital all students attend Right Attitude, Zero Tolerance for Bullying and Zero PCG and all meetings to make sure they have an Tolerance for Violence. We have also continued to opportunity to receive information on courses, promote our College Values of: Respect, Responsibility, applications and scholarships. As well as this, Year 12 Integrity, Cooperation and Excellence. We look forward students will need to think about Valedictory Dinner; to all Middle School students aiming high to achieve more details will be sent home soon. Please ensure you great results during Semester 2. have access to COMPASS and regularly logon to have up- Wayne Johnston to-date information. Acting Assistant Principal—Middle School Andrew Greed Assistant Principal—Senior School

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATE End of Semester 1 Reports PARENT INFORMATION End of Semester 1 reports are now available on COMPASS SESSIONS for parents to access and read. The College will be holding three Any parents who do not have internet access can Parent Information Sessions on COMPASS. request a printed report by contacting the College on 5329 3293. If you are having issues logging into These will include instruction on: COMPASS and accessing your student’s reports, you can  Logging In also get help by contacting the College on 5329 3293.  Using COMPASS email With these End of Semester reports we would like to  Viewing News Items encourage all students to ensure they take the time to  Viewing Learning Tasks read their report with their parents. It is a great  View Attendance Data opportunity to sit down together and reflect on the  Accessing Semester Reports great achievements you have had throughout Semester When: Wednesday 27th July 1, as well as identifying areas you can set as future goals 3.30pm - 4.00pm to improve upon in Semester 2. Grade 6 Learning Centre Important Events Sebastopol Campus Term 3 is a very busy term; the Physical Education Thursday 28th July Program will see students in P.E. classes going on 3.30pm - 4.00pm & 5.30pm - 6pm excursions to swimming and gymnastics venues. Year 9 Grade 6 Learning Centre Phoenix Connect students will be attending an Sebastopol Campus overnight Camp at Creswick in Week 3. In Week 5 Please RSVP your interest via email to: our College Careers and Learning Expo will occur. [email protected] FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER SET UP REGULAR PAYMENTS It makes payment of costs much easier to manage if you are finding it more difficult to meet your obligations due to the changes to support funding. We are happy to receive regular Brrrr… it is getting cold. Does your family need additional weekly or fortnightly deposits into your Family Accounts. uniform? Centrepay or BPAY makes it easy; once it is set up the money Do not forget to check the Sustainable School Shop at is deposited directly into your Family Account and allocated to http://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/ if you are costs. Any overpayment is held as credit and will be used to looking for additional College Uniform or textbooks or wish to pay for excursions or other costs which may arise throughout sell. Many families are using this website to buy and sell and it the year. is a great way to find second hand uniform for your family. It’s Thank you to the many families who have paid their accounts, FREE!!! Sign up today! If you are not good with computers or commenced Centrepay or BPAY payments directly into their Mrs Bedford our Parent Liaison Officer is here to help. account. If anyone would like to discuss their account, or have As a result of introducing this website we NO longer have a questions around setting up regular instalments, please contact Second-hand uniform and Bookshop. the General Office on 5329 3293. COMPASS LOGIN ISSUES? COLD WEATHER All families have an individual COMPASS Winter is here, and it is cold. Please ensure that your children LOGIN code. If you cannot access dress warmly and continue to be dressed in the official College COMPASS you are missing out on the Uniform to comply with our College Uniform policy. The information you need to follow what is happening at the College grounds are quite muddy in areas. Please remind your College, and how your child is going at school. Please contact children to “stick to the paths” and out of the mud. the General Office and the staff will be able to supply you with your COMPASS access password. Parent sessions will be Ms Lorraine Hayes held at the College on how to use COMPASS at the end of July Business Manager so please make sure you take advantage of these.

PHOTOS If you have any issues with your photos, please remember to contact COMPASS directly by calling 03 9005 5217 press 2 then 1 and they will assist you.

Please note that you can still order photos through the COMPASS portal and over the phone.

Any additional orders will be sent to the parents' home addresses and will incur $10 postage and handling fee. Please direct all your queries regarding photos to COMPASS directly either through the online system or over the telephone on Dial 9005 5217 Press 2 then 1.

EMAIL ADDRESSES We have a number of families without email addresses in our database. If you have a new email or changed your email it is really important to let us know as Year 12 Biology a lot of our information is currently emailed directly to families, including financial Immunology experience at statements. Federation University MAINTAINING FAMILY DETAILS - Thank you for the updates we are receiving through COMPASS. Recently, Year 12 Biology students had the Please remember to keep the data updated if any of your opportunity to work with GTAC and PHD students family’s personal details have changed. If you cannot update information on COMPASS you need to let the General Office in the exploration of Immunology. Students were know 5329 3293 so our records are correct and we are able to able to use state-of-the-art facilities and be exposed contact you in case of an emergency. to cutting edge research and ideas.

FAMILY ACCOUNTS Family Statements will be sent out shortly with Semester 2 charges on them for electives. Payment of your family account ASAP would be appreciated please. It is much easier to make payments as the charges go onto the account, and then at the end of the year you do not have a huge account to cover.

Regular payments are a great way to manage your family’s educational costs.

Our Year 11 Physics students held a ‘Science at High School’ taster for Miss Devereaux’s Grade 5 Science class. Students worked together to complete a practical on motion where they investigated how far trolleys can travel, depending on their weight. We then identified all sorts of different specimens, a lot of which the Grade 5’s had never seen be- fore. Congratulations to our ter- rific kids who worked side by side showing great enthusiasm and teamwork skills.

Miss Alice Vincent & Miss Amy Devereaux Science Teachers

Congratulations to Ally Dennis, Emiley Cody, Escher Russell and Phoebe Norris for undertaking the rigorous selection process in the hope of gaining a place at the National Youth Science Forum.

Ally Dennis, Emiley Cody and Escher Russell are to be congratulated being successful applicants.

Pictured left: Emiley Cody, Phoebe Norris, Escher Russell and Ally Dennis.

JOHN MONASH SCIENCE SCHOOL

Phoenix Community College P-12 students aren’t just studying biology, physics and chemistry.

They are also delving into nanotechnology and genetics via a virtual classroom as part of the John Monash Science School’s emerging sciences program.

Developed in partnership with the Education and Training Department and Monash University, the 15-week online course also looks at astrophysics, nanoscience and Logic 2 Magic subjects.

Phoenix Year 11 students Emiley Cody, Ally Dennis and Escher Russell said it was like being at the frontier of modern science. “It’s about the new technology coming out and how it’s used to develop science communities,” Escher said. SCIENCE WITH A TWIST: Phoenix Community College P-12 students, from left, Ally Dennis, Ally said the base science was taught, along with how it affects Escher Russell and Emiley Cody are part of the science today while Emiley said, for example, they researched the John Monash Science School emerging different genetic disorders using specialised websites, such as ones sciences program. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric used by doctors. Teacher Sonia Kanahoff said the “cutting edge” program was mainly for Year 10 students.

Fiona Henderson Ballarat Courier Redan SRC - 5c Fundraiser

On the last Tuesday of Term 2 we headed to Horsham leaving at 6:30am with a big band of 40 students.

We were the largest contingent having exactly 50% of students in the Mega Band.

The rehearsals and performance were held at

Horsham College with other schools from Stawell The Redan Campus SRC in Term 2 conducted a and Edenhope. The band consisted of students class fundraising activity. Each grade was asked to within their first two years tuition on their chosen collect as many 5 cent pieces as possible. The instrument. There were strings, woodwind, brass, winning grade was awarded the privilege of deciding percussion and vocalists. where the money raised will be donated.

Each grade was required to construct a 5 cent snake Our students were awesome. This was one of the to also help determine the winning grade. best (only beaten by the Senior Band Recording This year’s winner was 5B collecting a total of Day earlier this year) excursions I have been on. $48.25. The students worked really hard and performed brilliantly and of course their behaviour was Class results: exemplary. Prep/1C - $13.70 Prep/1H - $26.65 The five pieces of music performed were Camel Prep/1M - $35 Train, this chart has an Arabian feel as the title Prep/1S - $15.80 suggests; Wallace & Gromit, a renowned cartoon; Prep/1T - $11.80 Heart and Soul which is a ripper of a chart, the Grade 2M - $11.25 students really got into the groove of this one and Grade 2N - $41.35 two vocal charts with band; Pomp and Grade 3/4B - $12.45 Circumstance which is England’s national song Grade 3/4L - $33.40 better known as Land of Hope and Glory and Shake It Off by Taylor Swift. Grade 3/4R - $26.55 Grade 5B - $48.25 Just in case you are wondering if I have only been Grade 5S - $12.70 on a few excursions, the answer is no. Somewhere Grade 6M - $6.35 between 400 and Grade 6T - $32.05 500. So the students

A total of $327.30 were Mega Music Day awesome! Thank you to everyone who participated and donated. Mr John Netherway Director of Music The SRC’s next fundraising activity will be ‘Jeans for Genes Day’ casual dress day on Friday, 5th August.

Ms Wendy Tangey Grade 6 Teacher

Debating Association

Please note in your diary that on 22nd - 26th of Victoria August there will be celebrations, quizzes, competitions and Quidditch for Book Week across the College. Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in a range of events including:

 Dress Up Photo Booth  Where’s Wally? Selfie competition  Quizzes in the LRC  Australia: Story Country writing competitions – 50 words and short story.  ABC Heywire writing workshops

So start thinking of story ideas and go In Semester 1, Phoenix P-12 Community College entered a C grade (Year 10) team to represent our through the dress ups. More updates will be school community. They needed to prepare and provided to students through English classes present topics such as: 'That professional sports and Phoenix News on how they can should have separate leagues that permit the use participate and win great prizes. of performance enhancing drugs'; 'That we should not permit the sale of alcohol after midnight'; Mrs Kirstie Thomson 'Crime & Punishment’; 'That we should allow Extension Programs Coordinator English corporate sponsorship of schools'.

The competition was not without its trials; the team came up against schools who travelled from as far as Warrnambool to compete in this region. Throughout these debates our Phoenix participants began to develop confidence and more of an understanding of expectations placed upon them and the information they were required to research and learn.

Our final debate reflected the true abilities of the Phoenix students who participated. We had a late withdrawal and Escher Russell stepped up to the plate, exhibiting all our school values. This was the closest debate of the whole competition. Our team

went down by 1 point. Jordyn Slingo showed how

much she improved and won 'Speaker of the Debate', an outstanding achievement. Well done to Mikayla Hogg competed in Jessica Dri and Leonie Patrono-Mihel. Phoenix the Elcho Park Barwon finished a draw with Loreto College and in front of Interschool Series Ballarat and Clarendon College. during the holidays. She competed in stars Well done team! placing on both her Mrs Jade horses and being reserve Browning Champion on her horse Oral Monet. Mikayla also Language finished in 5th place overall out of 17 other schools who were there on the day.

Well done!!

2016 Debutante Ball

This year the College Debutante Ball was held over two nights, 10th and 11th June, with 11 couples presented on each night. Debutantes were supported by their chosen Squires and danced four presentation dances after only eight weeks of training. Our girls looked stunning in their flowing gowns and the boys looked very smart in their tailcoats and bow ties, with accessories to reflect the College colours. The event was held in the Terrance Room at Bray Raceway, where the Debutantes and Squires celebrated their special night with family, friends and staff. The Debutantes and Squires were wonderful ambassadors for the College showing great pride in themselves and upholding the College values. Congratulations to all who participate in this formal College event. Photos supplied by Andrew Wilson Photo Design.

Friday Night

Row 1: Duncan Brown, Nathan Mathews, Ashley Gray, Luke Currie-Jones, William Bassett

Row 2: Kellan Drever, Jake McCumber, Carter Prendergast, Nathan Collins, Jake Rumble, Matthew Boucher

Row 3: Abby Simpson, Holly Dawson, Gemma Chandler, Jasmyne Thomas, Georgia Smith

Row 4: Laura Middlin, Casey Hamilton-Bayly, Nikita Dubberley, Principal Mrs Karen Snibson, Amy Hall, Kiara Rumler, Caitlin Ritchie

Saturday Night

Row 1: Escher Russell, Liam Ollerenshaw, Mason Keast, Matthieu Brehaut, Joshua Walters, Kyle Badari

Row 2: Toby Peralta, Benjamin Scanlon, Luke Thomas, Patrick Dart, Joshua Long

Row 3: Mary Greed, Jasmine Monger, Kiara Siemering, Dior Crocker, Tara Moore

Row 4: Briella Fisher, Jordyn Slingo, Jenna Baker, Madyson Holloway, Maddison Walters, Madison May-Farrar

Ms Cheryl Kennedy Careers Development Practitioner

Netball Soccer

On Wednesday 15th June, Years 7/8 Girls Netball played On Monday 20th June, we narrowly missed out on goal four games - two wins and two losses. Phoenix vs. difference, beating Warrnambool 3-2 and drawing with Daylesford 15-17, Phoenix vs. Beaufort 15-11, Phoenix Horsham, and so won’t be going through to the State vs. Ballarat High 0-53 final in Melbourne. and Phoenix vs. Mount Whilst disappointed with the final outcome, both myself Clear 11-8. All girls and Matt Sharkey couldn’t be prouder of the way our conducted themselves boys represented Phoenix P-12 Community College. in a very respectful They played well in both matches, however what was manner. Teamwork, most pleasing was the way that they accepted when cooperation and smiles things didn’t go their way and the all round. respect they showed to both the Go Phoenix! opposition and the referee.

Miss Erin Murphy and Miss Samantha Gilbert Upwards and onwards!

Mr Stephen Fields On Wednesday 22nd June, we took out our Assistant Principal Intermediate and Senior boys netball teams to Ararat to compete in order to qualify for the State finals. We had Years 7 and 8 boys competed in the Eureka Division a mixed result but a really great day spent with an th Soccer competition on Wednesday 15 June at entertaining bunch of boys. Wendouree West Recreation Reserve. We won the final The Intermediate boys lost their first game by three game against Ballarat High School 2-0. goals but played well and unfortunately their next game Outstanding players: Jasper Chalmers, Brooklyn didn’t show up so they went down as the runner up. Sandford, Jordan Alexander, Kingsley Prendergast and Similarly disappointing result for the Senior boys, who Mitchell Hodder. have trained every week for two terms and also had a no show. Good news is that the Seniors automatically Goals: qualify for the State finals late next term. Please Brooklyn Sandford = 3 congratulate these boys if you see them around the Jordan Alexander = 2 Jasper Chalmers = 2 College.

Miss Kiya Eberle Mr Scott Whitelaw and Mrs Rebecca Chadwick Sport and Rowing Coordinator Football Cross Country Wonderful day at On Monday 6th June, Danny Hay and I took 15 students Ballarat High School on down to Warrnambool for the Regional Cross Country Wednesday 15th June, trials. These students were exceptionally well behaved with the Year 8 footy and I was very proud to see students who normally team, who overcome wouldn’t interact supporting and including each other, much hardship (and both on and off the track. It was a really positive day and fatigue) to finish the we await the results to see if any of our students have day in second place on progressed through to the State finals next month. If 5 and 1!! Their only you see any of the students around the school, please loss came first thing in the morning, against a very congratulate them on excellent representation of the polished home team in Ballarat High School. Apart from College against some very high level competition and a that, it was a delight to see them unite and improve with very hilly course! every single match. Honore Folly, a clear standout with

Miss Kiya Eberle his goals and pace; Daniel Baldwin’s leadership from Sport and Rowing Coordinator defence was crucial, but special credit must also go to the students who volunteered to play some extra games.

Thanks to Super Coach, Will Young, as well as the show great character and determination resulting in a amazing work by Kiya and Caitlin for their assistance satisfying victory to end the day on a high. getting the team together. Paul Baldwin (Daniel’s father) helped with running water and goal umpire duties; Chris The Intermediate Girls had three tough games which Davies lent a bit of support from the sidelines in the final began by facing a very tall and efficient Mount Clear. matches. It was much appreciated and made it feel like a Although we were out matched in the height real team effort. department, the girls continued to challenge and battle hard on the rebounds to regain possession. The second Mr Andrew Sawitsch game was against Beaufort who we matched up well with. We managed to get some early baskets and force The Year 7 boys played against Ballarat th the contest; however we were unable to come away High School on Thursday 14 July. They with the win. Finally, we played won 3.1(19) to 2.3 (15). Best on ground Daylesford Secondary College who was Kyle Henderson, Mitchell Hodder again had a tall and more and Brody Benson. Former Pre-Service experienced team. Much like the Teacher, Will Young. coached them. boys team the girls demonstrated What a lovely bunch of lads. excellent class and outstanding Mr Justin Hayward sportsmanship throughout the day, finishing with plenty of smiles and high fives.

Basketball Mr Ryan Stevens and Miss Stefanie Sharkey

The Senior Boys Basketball Team have advanced to the next level after going undefeated on Friday 15th July. They showed great poise under pressure as two of those victories were by one point, including a memorable SWPBS BBQ victory over Ballarat High School. All team members On 17th June, 275 students were invited showed great teamwork, cooperation and to a special celebration barbeque for the sportsmanship throughout the day. School Wide Positive Behaviour Program.

Mr Matt Sharkey Eligible students who banked 10 or more tokens, along with students who were nominated by staff, were granted a golden The Intermediate Boys played a hectic day of Basketball ticket to join in with our celebrations. consisting of six different games. The boys started the A big congratulations to all recipients day very well with good wins over Beaufort and and we encourage students to continue to Daylesford. The boys were working the ball around well showcase our College values and bank to get all team mates involved and creating easy scoring tokens. opportunities. The third game was against Mount Clear, another strong win. After a slow start against Ballarat Secondary College (East), Lochlan Stewart and Mitchell Quayle managed to inject some much needed intensity. This combined with some outside baskets from Mitchell Collins made for our fourth straight win. With confidence levels peaking we took on Ballarat High School and the game began with tough defensive pressure from both teams. However our efforts did not match our opponents, resulting in our first loss for the day. With a disappointed team we had to again back up straight away and play Ballarat Secondary College (Wendouree). The game began poorly as we were left a little flat after our only loss and by the end of the half we were down by eight points. A spirited second half saw us Wellbeing Gratitude Photo Challenge

I'm excited to announce that the Phoenix College Gratitude Photo Challenge is beginning Term 3. If you're not familiar with the challenge, the premise is this: snap Abby Simpson is this year’s Pierre de Coubertin award photos inspired by the weekly prompts listed below and winner. The awards ceremony was hosted at the MCG. share them on social media with the hashtag We heard from various ex-Olympic athletes and their #gratitudeatphoenix2016. A simple yet effective way to journeys and what they have gained from their sports. It embrace gratitude all term long. is always a very motivational night and reassuring that

If you haven't done this before, you might be sport opens up so many opportunities for development wondering: Why participate in the challenge instead of and success for young people. Abby created an artistic just being grateful? Research has found participating in piece this year for her submission. She is the first the challenge makes being grateful easier because it holds student to choose this option and previous winners from you accountable for your thankfulness and it encourages our College have always completed an essay. The topic you to look for gratitude all around you. Plus, it's actually really fun to do! The challenge also encourages you to for the piece was “Sport has changed my life and the life get specific about what you're grateful for. Gratitude lists of my community”. sometimes aren't as effective as they could be because they're often repetitive and general, like being thankful for "family" or "shelter." To create a deeper sense of gratitude, it helps to get more detailed — and that's what I'm hoping you'll do with the first Phoenix College Gratitude Challenge.

It's great to share photos of what you're specifically grateful for, but I also recommend you dig a little deeper and consider why you're grateful for the things you choose to share.

At the end of last term the word gratitude was displayed in the entry to each Village. Each week entries from us and our students will be displayed and added each week. Weekly prizes and an overall prize of a polarized camera Miss Laura Head will be presented. Head of HAPE

All you need to do is download Instagram and snap to it. Weekly these are below: Wimmera Bands Group Music School 2016

- Place During the school holidays, the annual Wimmera Bands - Person Group Music School was held for the first time ever in - Selfie of something you love doing - A photo with someone you are grateful for Ballarat at Phoenix P-12 Community College. Five Phoenix - Nature students attended the Music School from across both the - Accessory Primary and Secondary Campuses. The Music School offers - Happiness an intensive seven day musical education program with - Favourite thing rewarding results. Students spent the week rehearsing in - Sounds various bands and ensembles learning many different - Education styles of music, and performed a select few of these pieces - If you don’t have Instagram don’t worry as purple boxes are situated in each Village for of music for friends and family. A musical opportunity photos to be printed and placed in. offered to all ages and experience levels in music, and unique in the way that the school offers the tuition of The winner of Week 1 Gratitude Competition was Felicity AMEB grade music theory and courses in music Liston. “Preparing for my RAD advanced one exam. A composition, aural and conducting. Students spent the place I am grateful for is my dance studio, my getaway week studying the theory grades and completed an exam place where everything melts away”. on the Saturday, where certificates and awards are presented at the concert to high achievers. A wonderful

learning curve and highly recommended by the students, who come back from the Music School having made new friends and gained many more skills in their journey as a musician.

Mr John Netherway

Director of Music

L-R: Felicity Liston, Naomi Shaw, Samuel Shaw, Miss Samantha Gilbert Rachel Shaw and Riley Wellbeing and Engagement Leading Teacher (Acting) Caldow. HOMEWORK CLUB

2016 CALENDAR Homework Club continues

during Term 3 in the July Learning Resource Centre 21st VTAC Information Session on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15pm to Ballarat South Community HUB - 7pm 4:30pm. Teachers and tutors from various 29th Carmen's Road Safety Presentation subject areas are available to help students. Excursion - Year 10 Refreshments are available.

TUTORS August Former students Lisa Cody and Kane 9th Year 10 Careers Day (HUB) Anthony have joined Rob Lewers in the 9th Carmen's Road Safety Presentation Learning Resource Centre to assist Senior Seminar - Year 11 Students in study modules. Lisa is available 10th Year 12 VCE VTAC Application Due Wednesday and Thursday. Her subject 11th Solo Performance Day areas are: English, Mathematics, Biology and 12th Professional Development - Chemistry. Kane is available Wednesday. STUDENT FREE DAY His subject areas are: Mathematics, Physics 15th Science Week (15th to 19th) and Chemistry. Rob is available Monday to 17th Year 12 VCE SEAS Forms Due Friday and his subject areas are English, 18th Careers Expo - 9am-4pm Literature and Humanities.

18th Subject Selection Evening 4pm-7pm Mark Macnamara Learning Resource Centre Manager

SYDNEY MIDDLE

SCHOOL CAMP The balance for the MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP is If you would like your student’s due NOW. Please make sure you excursion to be paid out of your CSEF payment, please mark this clearly on are making regular payments at the the permission slip so that office General Office. We have staff can process when returned to EFTPOS , BPAY and Centrepay the General Office. available. Don’t leave it until the Alternatively if you are paying via last minute!!! BPAY please write ‘Paid via BPAY’ on the permission slip so that funds can be allocated accordingly. All excursion charges are ‘Pay As You Go!’

If you are unsure of your CSEF balance please call the General Office

Phoenix P-12 Community College on 5329 3293; our office staff are P.O. Box 49 SEBASTOPOL VIC 3356 P: 03) 5329 3293 F: 03) 5335 7582 happy to help. [email protected]