Newsletter Precinct Campus Date: 21 August 2014 Key dates:
Thurs 21 Aug Studio Art Gallery Thurs 21 Aug VCE Theatre Studies Fri 22 Aug Cunningham Dax Centre Fri 22 Aug Supreme Court Mon 25 Aug Legal Studies Court Wed 27 Aug Summit Abseiling Wed 27 Aug Athletics Final Fri 29 Aug Street Art/Gallery Message from Campus Principals
To get the latest news join Hello Everyone www.facebook.com/ Nello Carbone & Geoff Block kurnaicollege Every four years Victorian government schools are required to undergo a review. This review looks at the work that the school has done in the previous four years, the extent to which goals that were set then have been met and helps to form a plan for the future of the school.
An important part of this review is to get feedback from all sections of the school community on what has been achieved. To help with this a random sample of students have been asked to take home a sheet of four questions to which parents can respond. This survey is anonymous and will only take a few minutes to complete. If one of these comes home please take the time to fill it in and send it back to school. The more feedback we have, the more accurate and useful is the review. Student Cars at School As happens every year, the number of students turning 18 increases, as does the number of students driving cars to school. The Department of Education has very clear guidelines around this which we are required to apply.
Student drivers are allowed to have one passenger in the car when driving to and from school. If that passenger is under 18 then parents will need to provide a letter to the school approving this arrangement. No letter, no passenger.
During the school day the driver can drive the car when there are no classes but must not have a passenger in the car at this time. Parents Driving to School While on the subject of cars, school and driving; please be aware that the bus loop is not allowed to be used by cars. There have been a few parents who have been using it as a pick-up/drop-off but the University and Council Officers have made it clear to us that this is not allowed. We have been told that police will be contacted if this continues.
Newsletter Precinct Campus Message from Campus Principals Contd...
Parent Feedback Recently a number of parent feedback sheets were distributed to students in a number of classes. If you received one of these and still have it at home we ask that you send it back to school so that we can gauge the areas that you as parents are satisfied with or areas that you are not happy with and that we need to give attention to. Please put these feedback sheets in an envelope and return them via your student to the General Office. Nello & Geoff.
MechX Regional Challenge Kurnai entered three teams in the MechX Regional Challenge on the weekend. One team competed in the robot construction that challenged other teams in the collection of table tennis balls. Well done to Curtis Williams and Leslie Penney for their efforts in this. Another two teams competed in the programming of a racing robot that followed challenged other teams in following a black line on a number of different racing tracks. Kurnai won first and second place in this. Congratulations to Bryce Garden and Mitch Pattie for First prize and Isaac Van Rhine, He Lui and Tony Lin for their Second prize.
College Magazine The Annual College Magazine has already started to be collated for the end of the year. To ensure your copy of the College Magazine, payments must be made by the end of Term. Charges are already on your family account if you wish to make payment. Please contact the Office on 5132 3800 if you have any concerns with payment options.
Bob Hillman Lecture Eighty Year 12 English students attended the Bob Hillman Lecture at Lowanna College last week. Students joined with Traralgon College, Korrumburra College and Lowanna College to hear Bob Hillman (English Examiner) share motivational stories and strategies aimed at improving results in VCE English. Feedback suggests that students were engaged in the presentation and were able to take away proactive strategies to improve their study behaviour and motivation in all their VCE classes.
Year 11 Cross-Country Ski Trip The two Year 11 Outdoor and Environmental Studies classes went to Mt Saint Gwinear on Thursday 7th August. The excellent snow season meant students had lots of snow to play with. Students ventured up toward the summit where they could practice basic Cross-Country Ski techniques. The journey back down proved to be exciting and also a little difficult! Students also participated in tobogganing. Overall, students enjoyed the opportunity to experience snow and had lots of fun.
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Congratulations to our PBS Recipients
Excellence Engagement Work Ethic Relationships
Sean Zhu Kaitlin Nardino Jesse Berryman Lambert Shayla Radford Hayley Beyer Nanyin Huang Cassie Godden Kobi Amoruso Tyler Spicer Paris Fisher Danielle Dowe Dayna Milito Daniel Blakeley Jassica Maxwell Sharni Wright Frances Simmons Hayden Stephens Jaymes Piripi Chelsea Townley Maddy Lewis Wayne Rowley Josephine Slater Sam Flanigan Regan Webster Brayden Duve Nyabhan Jiath Michelle Hawkes Sophie Fitzpatrick Mikayla Fry Hayden Goodwin Ginny Brick Meg Van Rooy Nathan Prezioso Andrew Adams Matthew Berend Lucy O’Sullivan Rowan Flake-Farrell Dylan Day Cody Woodgate-Price Danielle Dowe Hayley Mills Maggie McMillan Isaac Van Rhine Jacob Campbell Tristan Turpin Wayne Rowley Mel Hughes James White Fabienne Schoutens Kayley Hodson
Year 12’s Baby Photos Find one Baby Photo (0-6yrs). Try and find one that doesn’t obstruct your face and preferably facing the front. Convert to digital and save it as a jpeg file.
Send it to Kallitsa at the following email: [email protected]
Also, any photos from your time at school are welcome. Examples of photos can include Excursions, Camps, Spots Days, Social, Deb, and any general photos of you and your friends taken at school, (Year 7-12).
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Newsletter Precinct Campus VCAL Update
VCAL – we have proceeded over ‘hump week’ for Term 3. Students are working hard to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner. Many projects are coming to fruition - presentations and evaluations are taking place.
As reported in earlier editions of the newsletter….The “flavours” of our Personal Development classes this year are:
Hospitality / Foods Woods Metal Work Coaching & Mentoring Business / Enterprise
Past newsletters have focussed upon the Business / Enterprise and Woods and metals classes. This “update” is about our Catering/Foods class.
This year we have introduced a new theme for our Personal Development units - Foods. This unit has had a catering emphasis and students have been involved in an array of fund raising activities to test and extend their culinary abilities. Our Cam- pus staff have fared very well throughout the semes- ter and are very willing recipients to eat lunch and various sweet treats with donations to organisations such as RSL, RSPCA and Breast Cancer research. Stu- dents will be participating in the ‘Relay for Life’ providing some good energy food for our walkers.
UP & COMING events include; cupcakes in the form of animals to raise money and awareness for the RSPCA. A Mexican Spud Day – to raise funds for the VCAL HPV (Human Powered Vehicle) team to ride at Maryborough later this year.
Stay Tuned for more updates in future newsletters…
Sausage Sizzle As part of our participation in this years ‘Relay for Life’ the VCAL Coaching and Mentoring class will be holding a fundraising sausage sizzle.
Where: Churchill Woolworths. When: Saturday 23rd of August. Time: 10am until 2pm.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Cancer Council for research into prevention strategies and finding a cure for cancer. Please come along and support our students in their endeavours to support this important cause.
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Without the ongoing support of local businesses and community organisations, our VCAL Structured Workplace Learning program would not be viable. Students in VCAL must complete a work placement one day a week as part of their studies. This provides students with experience in a variety of industries and with opportunities that they cannot get in a classroom setting. In upcoming newsletters we will acknowledge some of the other local businesses/organisations that have supported our program by taking on VCAL students. A big thank you to: Silcar (Moe) Vista Day Services (Morwell) Holydale Rural Holdings (Yinnar South) Lifeline (Morwell) Burson Auto Parts (Morwell) Aaron Pearce Plumbing (Churchill) Valley Auto Repairs (Morwell) Latrobe Valley Machining (Morwell) C'Est Si Bon Skin & Body Care Centre (Traralgon) Latrobe Community Health (Morwell)
We are always looking for willing businesses to take on work placement students. If you would like to find out more about the VCAL program or to discuss the benefits of taking on a work placement student either this year or in 2015, please call the VCAL team on 5132 3800.
Kurnai College Four Pillars
Engagement: We actively participate in our own learning Excellence: We do the best that we can do Work Ethic: We are committed to working hard Relationships: We value and respect each other
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Newsletter Precinct Campus VCE Written Exam Timetable
Monday Languages examinations: Oral component
6 October (except Classical Greek, Classical Hebrew, Indigenous Languages of Victoria and IMPORTANT To Latin) Tuesday Dance Dates 28 October VET Dance 6 October Drama: Solo 28 October Theatre Studies: Stagecraft Examination
Monday 6 October - Music Investigation Sunday 2 November- Music Performance ovember VET Music
Mon 13 October - Extended Investigation: Externally-assessed Task Oral presentation Fri 17 Octoberay
2014 Written Examinations October Languages examinations: Written component Each examination, except for Arabic, Korean First Language and Korean Second Language, commences with a 10-minute reading period which is included in the times shown in the timetable.
Tuesday 21 October- 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm esday Armenian, Bosnian, Croatian, Dutch, Filipino, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Khmer, Macedonian, Maltese, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sinhala, Swedish, Tamil, Turkish, 21 October Ukrainian, Yiddish
Arabic, Korean First Language and Korean Second Language written examinations commence with a 15-minute reading period which is included in the times shown in the timetable.
Tuesday 21 October 2.00 pm – 4.15 pm 21 October Arabic, Korean First Language, Korean Second Language
Classical Greek and Classical Hebrew These examinations commence with a 5-minute reading period.
Wednesday 15 OctoberWednesday 1.55 pm – 5.00 pm 15 October Classical Greek
Monday 27 OctoberMonday 27 Octob7 1.55 pm – 5.00 pm October Classical Hebrew
Auslan
Wednesday 22 OctoberWednesday 8.00 am – 6.00 pm 22 October Students are scheduled in one of the three two-hour sessions. Each ses-
sion is preceded by 10 minutes of reading/viewing time.
End-of-year written examination timetable Each examination commences with a 15-minute reading period which is included in the times shown in the timetable. The following examinations have an audio component: Music Style and Composition Music Performance VET Music: Technical Production all Languages except Indigenous Languages of Victoria, Classical Greek, Classical Hebrew and Latin.
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Wed 29 Octoberdnesday 9.00 am – 12.15 pm 29 October English English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Thursday 30 Octoberhurs- 9.00 am –11.45 am 3.00 pm –5.15 pm day Psychology Economics 30 October
Friday 31 Octoberriday 9.00 am –11.45 am 3.00 pm –4.45 pm 31 October Biology Further Mathematics Exam 1
Monday 3 NovemberMon- 9.00 am –10.45 am 11.45 am –2.00 pm 3.00 pm –5.15 pm day Further Mathematics Business Management Indigenous Languages 3 November Exam 2 Japanese FL
Tuesday 4 NovemberTues- Melbourne Cup Public Holiday day 4 November
Wednesday 9.00 am –10.15 am 11.45 am –1.30 pm 3.00 pm –5.15 pm Wed 5 Novembervember Mathematical Methods Drama Health and Human Development
CAS Exam 1 VET Equine Latin Product Design and Technology
Thurs 6 Novemberhursday 9.00 am –10.45 am 11.45 am –2.00 pm 3.00 pm –5.15 pm 6 November VET Community Services Australian Politics Mathematical Methods CAS VET Hospitality Music Style and Composi- Exam 2 VET Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) tion Sociology VET Information and Communications Physical Education Technology Theatre Studies
Friday 7 November 9.00 am –10.15 am 11.45 am –2.00 pm 3.00 pm –5.15 pm 7 November Specialist Mathematics Exam 1 Classical Studies Literature IT Applications VET Interactive Digital Media* Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Computer based
Mon10 NovemberMonday 9.00 am –10.45 am 11.45 am –2.00 pm 3.00 pm –5.15 pm 10 November VET Furnishing Accounting History: Revolutions VET Integrated Technolo- Environmental Science Specialist Mathematics gies Exam 2
Studio Arts
Tuesday 11 Novemberues- 9.00 am –11.45 am 3.00 pm –5.15 pm day Chemistry Legal Studies 11 November
Wed 12 Novemberdnes- 9.00 am –11.45 am 3.00 pm –4.45 pm day Physics Visual Communication Design 12 November
Thurs 13 Novemberursday 9.00 am –10.45 am 11.45 am –2.00 pm 3.00 pm –5.15 pm 13 November Agricultural and Horticul- English Language History: Australian tural Studies Texts and Traditions Art VET Business Dance Page 7
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Friday 14 November 9.00 am –10.45 am 11.45 am –1.30 pm 3.00 pm –5.15 pm
14 November Food and Technology Music Performance Geography VET Sport and Recreation History: Renaissance Italy Industry and Enterprise IT: Software Development Philosophy
Mon 17 NovemberMon- 9.00 am –10.45 am 11.45 am –2.00 pm 3.00 pm –5.15 pm day Systems Engineering German Chinese FL 17 November Greek Media Japanese SL Religion and Society
Tues 18 Novemberuesday 9.00 am –10.45 am 11.45 am –2.00 pm 3.00 pm –5.15 pm 18 November VET Music: Technical Global Politics French Production Vietnamese Spanish
Wed 19 Novemberednes- 9.00 am –10.45 am 11.45 am –2.00 pm 3.00 pm –5.15 pm day VET Engineering Italian Chinese SL VET Laboratory Skills Indonesian FL Chinese SL Advanced 19 November Indonesian SL
Exam Revision Lectures Exam Revision lectures will again be held at the beginning of Term 4 – 2014. These lectures provide valuable support to students as they come into exams, with both materials and motivation. Kurnai College is always strongly represented with well over 100 tickets sold each year. The exams will run at our Gippsland Campus on the 18th and 19th of October and cover the subject areas of:
Saturday 18th October Chemistry Health and Human Development Business Management English Biology Legal Studies
Sunday 19th October Psychology Math Methods CAS Physical Education Further Math Physics
More details on how to sign up will be in the next newsletter and discussed with students at school. Any questions related to this please contact David Shields on 51323808.
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Newsletter Precinct Campus Career & Pathways News
Year 12 Subject Selection For 2015 In early September all Year 11 students will be finalising their subjects for 2015. Currently, the majority of Year 11 VCE students are studying six subjects and in Year 12 they will study five subjects. This means that students will need to reduce the subjects they study in Year 12.
To keep you informed, below are the steps that we will be taking to ensure this is a smooth transition for our students:
1. We recommend students start discussing their future options with their parents and teachers. Students should be speaking with their subject teachers to gain their feedback on if they feel they will be able to cope with the subject at the next level.
2. From Monday 1st September - Career Advisors (Cherie and Kylie) will attend Year 11 VCE where students will be asked to fill out a form nominating their subjects for next year (Year 12). Students will be able to request further careers counselling.
3. In Term 4, students will receive their timetables.
4. Students and Parents can log on to the Kurnai College website and access the Student Handbook that details all the subjects for 2015 at the following address: http://kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au/student/course-selection.html
If students or parents have any questions on course and career options we encourage you to make contact with our Career Advisors (Kylie or Cherie) at any stage on 5132 3831.
Reminders Open Day - Sun 24 Aug - Box Hill, Deakin (Melb), La Trobe (Melb), Victoria, William Angliss Open Day - Sun 31 Aug - ACU (Ballarat), Federation Uni (Ballarat & Gippsland) RMIT Flight Training Open Day – Sun 31 August; RMIT Flight Training, Point Cook site, Building 202, Williams Rd, RAAF Base, Point Cook. Occupational Therapy Evening – Thurs 4 Sept; Education Precinct. Level 4 Austin Tower, Austin Hospital, Studley Rd, Heidelberg; Book: [email protected] by 5 September
Applying for Courses A reminder that you need to apply for courses through VTAC for 2015 by 30 September (www.vtac.edu.au). The cost of applying up to that date is $28.00. If you apply after this date the charge rises to $93.00. You can apply without paying at the time, but be aware that if you do not pay at all, you will not receive an offer of a place in January 2014. Remember that once you apply, you can change your application. The final time you can change your application is at noon on 22nd December.
Applying for Scholarships Reminder: All current Year 12 students are advised to apply for Equity and Merit scholarships via VTAC. VTAC scholarship applications for domestic students close at 5pm on 17 October 2013. See: www.vtac.edu.au/applying/process.html. Also check individual institution websites for other scholarships. There are also Student Start-Up and Relocation Scholarships available to students receiving income support; these are administered by Centrelink. Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships are administered by institutions and will be allocated to students who meet the Commonwealth eligibility as described on the Centrelink website and have had their indigenous status confirmed.
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‘Where Graduates Go’ – Decisions about higher education are some of the biggest you will make. Where Grads Go is dedicated to helping you make informed choices by providing the latest information. Figures here are from the 2013 Australian Graduate Survey, conducted by Graduate Careers Australia. In 2013, the average Bachelor Graduate earned a full-time salary of $55,000. Examples: Engineering - $65,000; Medicine - $60,000; Education - $57,000; Nursing - $52,000; Social Work and Welfare - $55,000; Visual and Performing Arts - $40,000. Getting a job after graduation can be a different matter. In 2013, full time employment of Graduates was as follows (four months after graduating): in Engineering: 82.6%; Medicine: 96.9%; Education: 70.8%; Banking/Finance: 75.4%; Psychology/Behavioural Sciences: 56%; Law/Justice: 75.4%; Visual/Performing Arts: 48.3%. In some fields (eg. Engineering, Nursing), most graduates work in the field they trained for. Graduates of other fields often find work in a wide variety of jobs. Postgraduate study can lead to a higher salary and more likely employment. See: www.graduatecareers.com.au, www.graduateopportunities.com.
Deakin University News New Medical Imaging Degree – Deakin is offering Medical Imaging from 2015 at its Geelong (Waurn Ponds) Campus. Medical imaging (sometimes known as Medical Diagnostic Radiography) is the production of high quality images of the structure and function of the body to assist medical diagnosis and decision making. Radiographers play a pivotal role in Medicine and Health Care, contributing to improving patient outcomes. They work with doctors and allied health professionals. The University is seeking accreditation with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA), with statutory direction provided by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). Salaries range from $41,000 to $115,000 plus, depending on your position, experience, chosen work area and possible future study. Pre-requisites: 3/4 English; Biology, Physics or Chemistry; Maths Methods or Spec Maths. Info: ph 03 9251 7777; [email protected].
Deakin Scholarships See www.deakin.edu.au/scholarships to find out current scholarships and award schemes now available for 2015 study.
Bachelor of Computer Science This is being offered from 2015. Acquire skills to design and develop advanced software systems integrating new technologies that enhance business operation. Develop work-ready skills by participating in internships and industry placements during the course, learning skills in Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Communication. Graduates are highly sought-after in areas like Software Development, System Analytics, Business Analytics, Database Development, Research, Project Management, Solutions Architecture and Programming.
Defence Force Information Sessions To find out more about Defence Force jobs, attend one of these sessions: 1 Sept – ADF Technical Trades; 2 Sept – Engineering Information Session; 3 Sept – Army 1 Year Roles; 10 Sept – ADFA Information Session; 17 Sept – Royal Military College; 23 Sept – Army Reserve; 24 Sept – Women in Defence. All 6-7pm. Where: Defence Force Recruiting, Level 14, 501 Swanton St, Melbourne; RSVP: [email protected] (date/session/number of seats).
RMIT Nuclear Medicine Lab Visits This program is for students interested in finding out more about Nuclear Medicine and the role of Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the investigation, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease. In this full day tour, students will visit Nuclear Medicine Departments that support the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) programs. When: 25 and 26 Sept; Info/registration: 9925 7075, [email protected].
Department of Health Scholarships The Department of Health (Victoria) is offering five scholarships of $10,000 for nuclear medicine students commencing the RMIT Bachelor of Applied Health (Medical Radiations) in 2015 and 2016. Info: www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/nuclear.
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Monash University News Monash Guarantee - Students who are financially disadvantaged, Indigenous Australians or completing Year 12 at a Monash listed under-represented school could be eligible for a guaranteed place at Monash. See: www.monash.edu/guaranteed-entry.
Theatre, Peformance and Music – The final ‘At Monash’ Seminar for 2014 covers these areas. Get an overview of the area, current and graduate perspectives and collect information. When: 6.30-8pm, Tues 19 Aug; Where: Clayton; Register: www.monash.edu/seminars.
Scholarships - Many scholarships are on offer. MERIT - Students who list Monash as a course preference via VTAC will automatically be considered for most merit scholarships. See: www.monash.edu/scholarships/merit. EQUITY AND MERIT & EQUITY – All Year 12 students should apply for these via VTAC. Applications close on 17 October. See: www.vtac.edu.au/applying/process.html. SIR JOHN MONASH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – For students who have excelled – a comprehensive and generous scholarship program. See: www.monash.edu/scholarships/sir-john. EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT – ATAR eligibility: 99.95, value to $70,000, offered to all eligible students OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT – ATAR eligibility: 99.00, value to $40,000, offered to all eligible students EXCELLENCE – ATAR eligibility: 98.00; value to $30,000; 40 available INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE – ATAR eligibility: 98.00, value to $50,000; 10 available EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY – ATAR eligibility: 95, up to $30,000; 130 available COMMUNITY LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPS – ATAR eligibility: 90; value to $4000; 220 available. See: www.monash.edu/scholarships for more details.
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Upcoming Excursions / Camps Dates
To ensure the smooth organization and running of camps and excursions we request that permission forms and payments be returned to the school by the due date on the permission form. This enables the purchase of train tickets, food and venue tickets etc. in a timely manner.
Event Date Cost Date Due
Studio Art Gallery Thurs 21 Aug $0 Closed
VCE Theatre Studies Thurs 21 Aug $33 Closed
Aust. Indigenous Mentoring Thurs 21 Aug $0 Closed
Cunningham Dax Centre Fri 22 Aug $45 Closed
Supreme Court Fri 22 Aug $0 Closed
Legal Studies Court Mon 25 Aug $12 Thurs 21 Aug
Mon 25 Aug Ecological Monitoring Mon 1, 8, 15 Sept $0 Closed
Mon 6, 13, 20 Oct
Summit Abseiling Wed 27 Aug $0 Closed
Athletics Final Wed 27 Aug $7 Mon 25 Aug
Street Art/Gallery Fri 29 Aug $17 Fri 22 Aug
Year 11 OE Rock Climbing Mon 1 Aug $40 Fri 22 Aug
VET Surfing Wed 17 Sept $0 Wed 10 Sept
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