Newsletter P.O Box 82 Timboon 3268 Telephone: (03)5598 3381 Fax: (03)5598 3507 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.timboonp12.vic.edu.au School Council President: Chris Hibburt Date: Thursday, 24th October, 2013 School Captains: Chris Vogels, Stephanie Windridge, Chloe Gass, Angus Dalziel, Brittany Lindsay and Jayden Blain Edition: 13:29 TSPA President: Anne Rosolin ______

Congratulations to: PRINCIPAL’S REPORT  Regional Aths Competitors: Ben Berry won his High Jump and came 2nd in hurdles, Xavier Mungean was 8th in 1500m and Sam Lenehan came 5th in 100m heat, 4th in  Today we said our official good-bye to the Year 12 students. Long Jump. They now begin their study week followed by exams. Year

12 is a difficult year but it is also a chance to display independence, leadership and self-motivation. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORTS  Congratulation to all the Year 12 students and thank-you to the parents and teachers for supporting our students so that they could achieve the impressive goal of thirteen  Year 12 exams – Wednesday 30th October- Thursday years of formal education. We wish you all the very best for 21st November the future.  Year 11 VCE & VCAL final day – 29th November  Next week we have a big working bee happening at the lavender farm to lay irrigation pipes and weed mat Immunisations – The third round of immunisations will be on (Tuesday) and plant around 800 lavender plants (Thursday). th Tuesday, 29 of October. If you can support us with some free labour please call in. A helping hand would be greatly appreciated. Year 7 2014: The final phase of transition will take place on  Thank-you to those parents who supported the fencing of th th the Ag plot last week. This area is really taking shape now Monday 9 & Tuesday 10 December. Further information and and becoming a productive working and learning area. timetables will be provided to students shortly.  If you want instant news on school events, don’t forget to visit our web page at School Captains 2014 (process) – At Timboon P-12 School students are encouraged to consider a variety of leadership https://www.facebook.com/TimboonP12School positions. These roles enable students to have input and play a major role in the operation and decision-making process of our If you have any concerns or issues that you wish to discuss School. Students also learn organisation and enhanced public with me please feel free to give me a call at school (5598 speaking skills. A total of six Captains will be elected in total to 3381) or on (0407 345 324) make up the senior leadership team in 2014. One boy and one Email: [email protected] girl will be selected from each house and may be selected from the Year 11 or Year 12 cohort. ROSALIE MOORFIELD Some of the key duties and responsibilities to be shared PRINCIPAL between the Senior School Leadership Team are as follows:  To maintain high levels in all school activities Calendar:  Be able to lead and represent views of student body October  Have good communication skills and maintain good 23rd-25th Yr 11 Outdoor Ed relationships with staff, students and the wider 24th Yr 12 Final Assembly community 25th VCE Music Exam  Leadership of house and school sporting events 25th Yr 12 Mystery Trip  Representation of student body at School Council 29th Immunisation (Sec) meetings 29th Yr 1/2 Local Excursion  Take an active role in School assemblies, Awards 30th SRC P.J Day presentation Ceremonies 30th VCE English  Work with Sports Co-ordinator to develop activities 30th Year 10 Mock Interviews and themes 31st -1st Kinder Transition  Work with the S.R.C. to develop fundraising themes st 31 Year 5 Farm Safety  Initiate activities that will enhance student wellbeing November (lunchtime bands/drama performances) 4th Curriculum Day Nomination forms can be collected from the general office. (no students) Nominations close at 3:30pm Friday 1st November. Forms to be 5th Cup Day handed back into the office. Successful nominees will also be (school closed) interviewed by Mrs Moorfield, Mr Fitzpatrick and Ms Wakefield. Interviews will begin on Wednesday 6th November.

Helping your child to cope How do you feel when you start a new job? Perhaps you’re nervous about getting there on time or worried that you won’t make any friends. Or maybe you’re concerned about the dress code or whether you’ll get along with the boss. It’s much the same for children. Starting school at Primary or Secondary level is a big change for your child and it’s normal for them to have strong feelings as they start to think about going to a new place each day, making friends, wearing a uniform and developing a relationship with their new teacher. Some common A big thank you to the following parents who assisted the Cert II feelings children have during transition to school can include & III Agriculture students with their practical work last Thursday excitement, sadness, anger, anticipation, fear and anxiety. (TAP Precinct). The good news is there’s a lot that parents and carers can do to help children adjust to change in the months before school  Paul Fowler starts. Here are our top tips to help children cope:  Gary Hibberd

 Mike Morley Listen and talk to your child. Give your child your full attention and listen carefully to what is being said through words and  Stephen Bateman (Trainer) body language. Gently describe what you think your child is feeling and why, which will allow you to check if you have Despite the challenging weather conditions the team understood what your child is feeling. managed to strain 2 fences and swing 3 gates in an hour and a half. Comfort your child. Sometimes a cuddle is all your child needs.

Reassure your child when they’re feeling worried or unsure. You might say, “It’s a big playground but there is an area for just the little kids to play.”

Prepare your child for changes. Talk positively about starting school and do activities that relate to starting school with your child, such as reading stories about change or talking with older siblings about their experiences starting school.

Problem solve challenging situations using this method: identify the problem, find solutions and try them out, and check in with your child after they’ve tried the solution. TAP into plant Science- Year 3 10th Oct to Schulz Organic Farms with Simon & Michael Schulz & Trevor Bullen from Bullens Wholesale Nursery

(TAP WRAP)

Get into Genes 16th Year 5 Vertical gardens & Oct Year 10 science Wicking box

‘TAP’s On!’, Thursday 21st November. Further Big thank you to Murray Goulburn who recently donated 50 Information will be released shortly regarding this fluorescent safety vests our school. The vests feature the event Devondale logo and the TAP logo. Students will wear these vests when they are on farm/field visits and during other TAP project. And remember: “He that would be a leader must also be a A huge thank to Sam Dalziel (Murray Goulburn- Farmcare bridge”. - Welsh Proverb facilitator). SEAN FITZPATRICK ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

TIMBOON SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND A AND B BUILDING ARE PEANUT AND TREE NUT FREE ZONES Thank-you On the 16th – 18th August some very dedicated students and teachers from our school participated in the 40 hour famine. Participants could choose to nominate what they went without for 40 hours but many chose to do the traditional option of going without food. Due to these people’s wonderful efforts we raised over $1600 for World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine. Thank-you to: Caitlyn Ayres, Casey Bellis, Ricky Bellis, Kayla Bonner, Ciara Fitzpatrick, Aimee Hose, Molly Hibberd, Chelsea Matthews, Emily Morden, Brooke Quarrel, Tain Selten and Jorji Woods who all raised amounts up to $100. An amazing well done to:

Matthew Atherton, Chloe Buck, Marc Graesser, Rochelle Nagel, Congratulations to our Year 5 and 6 Premier's Reading Challenge Thomas Picone and Shanae Webber who raised over $100 each. class champions.

Students in Year 5 and 6 took personal responsibility for their reading and recording during the challenge. A fantastic effort, well done to all in Year 5 and 6. CRAZY DAY JENNY EVANS

th Regional Athletics Wednesday 30 October Ben Berry, Zavier Mungean and Sam Lenehan travelled to Ballarat last Friday, to compete at the Primary Regional Athletic Championships. The boys represented our school well on the day and should be very proud of their efforts. Ben jumped very well and was the winner of the high jump, while also finishing nd 2 in his hurdles event. Ben has now qualified for the State SRC Rebound Wall Fundraiser Championships in both of these events. Zavier put a lot of effort Gold Coin Donation into his 1500m run and finished in th 8 place. Sam also competed very well on the day, finishing 4th in CANTEEN NEWS long jump and 5th in his 100m sprint heat. Congratulations boys! CANTEEN ROSTER Matt Haugh WEEK 4 (28th Oct – 1st November) P-6 Sports Coordinator Mon 28th Jane Hammer Volunteer Required Tues 29th Julie Gass Wendy Gillies Wed 30th Katie Millard House Mascots Thurs 31st Sarah Cumming Jenny Inglis We have had some excellent ideas for our house mascots. Fri 1st Sharon Cotton Judy Walsh Now comes the tough decision of what to have and for this we (12:00 – 2:00pm – Volunteer Required) are asking for student, parent and community input. Later this WEEK 5 (4th – 8th November) week all our entries will be put on boards in the Library area. Mon 4th Cherie Mungean Volunteer Required Feel free to have a look and then cast a vote for your favourite. Tues 5th MELBOURNE CUP Voting boxes for each house will be located nearby. Wed 6th Judy Walsh Susan Van Rijthoven See below for just a couple of the ideas that have been Thurs 7th Naomi Lewis Glenda Gardner submitted. Fri 8th Bronwyn Lenehan Volunteer Required (12:00 – 2:00pm – Fiona McDonald)

SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SALE The next second-hand uniform sale will be held on Friday, 8th November, 2013 (1:00pm 1:50pm in the SEU building.) For enquiries please call Katrina, 5598 3443.

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CAREERS NEWS WEEK 3 TERM 4 2013 included at least one University of Ballarat and/or Monash YEAR 12 University Gippsland campus in their preferences are advised that CHANGE OF PREFERENCE PERIOD – After you obtain your results on these preferences will be for Federation University Australia, with Monday 16 December, there is a period when you can change your VTAC the VTAC codes and university name automatically updated on preferences. You may have changed your mind, or done better (or not as their preference list. With the exception of the Graduate Entry well) as expected. It is a good idea to review your preferences at this Medicine and Surgery degree, Monash University will no longer stage, up till 12 noon on Monday 23 December. Universities and TAFEs assess or make offers for Gippsland courses, however, applicants offer assistance to Year 12’s at this time. who received an offer this year and deferred for 2013 will be able  Australian Catholic University – Hotline: 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 to enrol as a Monash student at Gippsland (some exceptions). Info: 228); Info. Expo: 3-7pm, Tues 17 Dec (Melb), 6-7.30pm, Wed 18 ph 5122 6767; see www.federation.edu.au. (Ballarat)  NEW ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE ENTRY MBBS  Box Hill Institute – Change of Preference Evening: Wed 18 (MEDICINE/SURGERY) – From 2014 there will be amendments to December; Hotline: 1300 BOX HILL or Andrea on 9286 9553 entry requirements for this course. If interested in pathway options  Charles Sturt University - Call 1800 334 733 to MBBS, register on  Chisholm: Call 1300 CHISHOLM www.med.monash.edu.au/medical/gippsland/mbbs-  Deakin University – COP Hotline: 1300 DEGREE; Info evenings: pathways.html to be kept up to date with the latest information. Burwood 5-7pm, 17 Dec; Geelong Waterfront campus, 5-7pm, 18 Details will be published on this website as they become available. Dec; www.deakin.edu.au/preference  PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES – Students who do  Holmesglen Institute: Hotline: 9564 2720; COP Event: 4-7pm, Wed not meet the entry requirements to enter the Bachelor of 18 December Pharmacy direct from Year 12 can enter the program at third year  Kangan: Call 13 TAFE as graduates of science-based degrees. This new entry point means  La Trobe University – Change of Preference Advisory Day, 11am- that graduates wanting to become pharmacists will no longer need 2pm, 18 December (Melbourne and Bendigo); Hotline: 1300 362 to commence their studies at first-year level and will qualify for 203; www.latrobe.edu.au/choices their pharmacy degree in just two years. Those eligible: have  Monash University: Change of Preference Expo, 3-7pm, Building successfully completed an approved degree with a 70%+ GPA in H, 900 Dandenong Rd, Caulfield; Hotline: 1800 MONASH (1800 666 the following disciplines: pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, 874), or see www.monash.edu/cop biomedical science, biomedicine, chemical engineering and science  NMIT – Hotline: 9269 1200 (conditions apply). A six-week summer bridging program will be  RMIT University/TAFE – Info line: 9925 2260; COP Expo: 11am- required. Information: 3pm, Wed 18 Dec, Swanston Academic Building, Building 80, 445 www.monash.edu/pharm/future/courses/grad- Swanston St, Melbourne; visit Info Corner, Cnr Swanston and La pharmacy/index.html Trobe Sts, Melbourne; info www.rmit.edu.au/cop SCIENCE EXPERIENCE AT RMIT – This is a 3-day hands-on activities  Swinburne University/TAFE - Hotline 1300 275 794 (1300 ASK program for those entering Year 10 in 2014. Go behind the scenes in the SWIN); 10am-4pm, 18 December: one-on-one interviews in ATC world of science and technology. When: 21-23 Jan, 2014; Cost: $115; building (no appointment needed); appointments can be made on Registration: www.rmit.edu.au/scienceexperience; Info: Sarah, ph 9925 line for other days 9570. NEW NUCLEAR MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIPS – The Dept of Health  University of Ballarat (Federation Uni) – Info Day, 11am-3pm, () is offering scholarships of $10,000 for five nuclear medicine Wed 18, Ballarat and Gippsland students in RMIT’s B. Applied Science (Medical Radiations) for 2014,  University of Melbourne: Course Information Day, 10am-2.30pm, 2015, and 2016 intakes. Info: [email protected]; Wed 18 December; see www.cop.unimelb.edu.au/2013 or Hotline: www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships 13 MELB (13 6352) or [email protected], or visit the ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIPS – NECA (National Electrical and Information Centre, Gate 3, Swanston St, Melbourne Communications Association) Victoria has partnered with E-Oz Energy  Victoria University/TAFE – Course Advice appointments – 1-6pm, Skills Australia to provide industry with access to quality apprentices. 16-20 Dec; Change of Preference Expo: 3-7pm, Tues 17 Dec You can undertake the Energise Oz readiness Assessment free of (Footscray); Hotline: 1300 VIC UNI (1300 842 864) charge, and if you meet the requirements, your details will be sent to  William Angliss Institute – Experience Angliss Day; 2-5pm, 18 NECA members in Victoria for employment selection. To sit the December Readiness Assessment, select the NECA Pre-selection session at: INTERESTED IN AGRICULTURE AND/OR SCIENCE? Are you passionate http://www.energiseoz.com.au/index.php/apprentice/register. about agriculture, and want to undertake tertiary study in this area? Drew Deppeler 55983381 Would you like to experience University of New England (NSW) life, and see the opportunities that the UNE School of Environmental and Rural Science can provide? Then, UNE’s GENERATION 2050 is for you. 100 passionate agriculture students from around Australia will be chosen to FOR SALE take part in UNE’s inaugural Generation2050: Project Feed the World conference. When: Sun 1 – Wed 4 December 2013; Where: UNE, Armidale, NSW; Cost: Free (residential college, meals, etc); Travel: UNE Mrs Moorfield’s white Mazda 3 hatchback. 24,000 Klms on the will subsidise this according to the distance travelled; Info: clock. Son is heading to England to live and she has inherited his www.generation2050.com.au. Mazda 5. The vehicle has mags, full service history, still has some Mazda warranty. Available for viewing in the school car DID YOU KNOW? Many TAFE Institutes have articulation arrangements park. Ring 0409198150 and speak to Colin Moorfield if with universities. For example, upon completion of the Box Hill interested. Institute’s Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology, students will ______receive 18 months credit and so can enrol into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at Deakin University. This course also leads to further study at other higher educational Graphics Calculator for year 11 General Maths and yr12 further organisations. Similar arrangements apply to many other TAFE diplomas. maths. $25 PHONE: 0498 320 149 Deakin also has this arrangement with SW TAFE, ______especially in the Health and Tourism areas. CHECK OUT WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE – Interested in a career in English units 1 & 2 and units 3 & 4 novels, DVS, Insight yr 12 foods, tourism, hospitality or events? You might wish to book an Physical Education VCE units 3 & 4 - 5th Edition appointment with a Future Students representative for a tour of Peak performance units 3 & 4 facilities, and to learn about programs and applications. Contact: Yr 11 English Skills Andrew Plisi on 9606 2480, [email protected] or Alex Lloyd on 9606 2444, [email protected]. Cambridge VCE Health & Human Development units 3 & 4 MONASH UNIVERSITY NEWS – Standard General Mathematics – Maths Quest 11  Federation University Australia held its official media launch on 1 All books and DVD $5 - $15 October. The new university amalgamates the University of More information call Leanne 0448 685 421 (AH) Ballarat and Monash University’s Gippsland campus, and begins ______operations from 1 January, 2014. VTAC applicants who have WANTED PLEASE – Farmhouse with acreage in Cooriemungle, Princetown or area. PHONE: 0457 977 617 after 7:00pm

FLAT TO RENT IN TIMBOON Fully furnished one bedroom flat Excellent condition. Power and water paid for overnight. Short or long term stay PHONE: 5598 3864 or 0407 044 889

Kennedy Creek Music Festival October 26th - 27th Tickets presale only Single $50 - $100 Family. For Ticketing and more info go to facebook Kennedys Creek Music Fest

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For boys and girls from grades prep to six. Format- Children will be in groups.  Younger grades concentrating on having a go  Older grades participating in game like activities

When: Saturday from 10 am to 11 am Where: Timboon Recreation Reserve Starting: Saturday November 2nd 2013 Finishing: Saturday December 14th 2013 Cost: $65.00 (family discount-1st child full price, every child after $10.00 discount) Please wear a hat! Registrations and payment will be at the first session, with packs to be handed out at the second session. If you have any queries or are unable to make the registration session please call Sandi Brown on 0418 722 723. We look forward seeing you there!

URGENTLY NEEDED Could any kids who still have basketball tops at home from last season (including squad tops) please return them SAP as we desperately need them for our current season.

They can be left at the Sporting Complex, with Terrianne Stansfield at the Kinder or give them to Emily Finch at school - many thanks

TSPA COOK BOOK FUNDRAISER ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL ORDER FORM ($25 for one / $40 for two) Did you realize that it’s Government funded and sessions are FREE???? The Active After School program has commenced with a NAME…………………………………………………………………………… fantastic turn out of children for week 1. Children need to be enrolled through the office by completing ADDRESS……………………………………………………………………… the form below. We are now meeting in room A1. Parents can collect children from there. Sessions finish at 4.40pm. HOME PHONE……………………………………………………………… Tuesday – Soccer Thursday – Athletics MOBILE NUMBER……..…………………………………………………. If you child has an allergy please let us know. Camp Cooriemungle on 5598 7254 or 0409 019 342 EMAIL…………..……………………………………………………………….

Quan Discription Customers Unit Total ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL tity Name Price The Active After School program for term 4 will commence on Wednesdays and Fridays from the 15th October until the end of TSPA COOK term. BOOK Children will meet at the shaded area between A & B Buildings

at 3.30pm. The program will run until 4.45pm. TSPA COOK BOOK Tuesday – Soccer Thursday – Athletics TSPA COOK To be a part of the Active After School Program please return BOOK the form below to the school office.

TSPA COOK If you have any questions regarding active after school don’t BOOK hesitate to contact us at TSPA COOK Camp Cooriemungle on 5598 7254 or 0409 019 342 BOOK Active After School Co-ordinator. ______TSPA COOK BOOK ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL

Childs Name ______TSPA COOK

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Class at school ______

Balance Due Parents Name ______

Price list for multiple books Contact Number ______1 book = $25, 2 books = $40, 3 books = $65, 4 books = $80, 5 books =$105, 6 books = $120, 7 books = $145, Emergency Contact no. ______8 books = $160, 9 books = $185, 10 books = $200 Please circle the day your child will be attending the program. PLEASE TICK PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD

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CHEQUE……………………. Timboon and Port Campbell Playgroups (PAYABLE TO TIMBOON P-12 SCHOOL) Shopping Bus to Melbourne Saturday 16th November 2013 AMOUNT PAID $ Pick up Port Campbell Tennis Courts @ 7:00am and Timboon Hall @ 7:20am – Returning 7:00pm. Stops include COSKO, Harbour Town, Southwarf DFO Private Piano Lessons will be commencing in Term 4, with $35 per person Contact Belinda Doolan 0447 364 353 lessons planned to be run during school hours at the SEU building. Enquires please ring Marie McKenzie on 5598 6363 or 0407 347 740