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'In Knowledge There Is Opportunity' ‘In Knowledge there is Opportunity’ November 2019, Issue 11 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT hung in the Year 12 space from the start of 2020. This Year 12 – 2019 jumper commemorates the ‘Class of 2019’ now and for It is appropriate to dedicate this Newsletter to our all students of the future. This year our Year 12’s were graduating Year 12 students. I would like to congratulate presented to the College community in their final our Year 12’s on the completion of 13 years of schooling assembly in graduation gown and cap. and wish them all the very best of luck with their future endeavours. We recognise that all students, VCE and VCAL alike, have had a huge year requiring determination and commitment. We are approaching the final week of VCE examinations and as in years gone by the English exam began the period of external examinations. This year I have genuinely been impressed with the very focused and determined way in which our students have approached their final exams and assessments. I am proud to see the number of students who have taken advantage of the provision of structured study and support from Tutors offered by the College. As we prepare to say our final farewells to our Year 12 As per Phoenix tradition we celebrated Year 12 Breakfast students we must also recognise the way in which our and Year 12 Assembly where all students were Year 12 group have demonstrated our College values of presented with a local native sapling; the final element Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Cooperation and of the morning being shirt signing on the front lawn of Excellence. the College. Each of these events symbolises the growth Our Year 12’s have brought the College motto ‘In of our students, not just academically but more Knowledge there is Opportunity’ to life by making the importantly as valued members of our community and most of every opportunity offered to them in their time soon to be members of the Phoenix Alumni. Each year at Phoenix. I have no doubt that every individual has the achievements of our students consolidates the vision finished the year to the absolute best of their ability. of Phoenix P-12 Community College to develop Additionally, there have been some truly magic responsible global citizens who have the capacity to moments over the last couple of weeks and outstanding achieve their heart’s desire. achievements over the course of the year. We will wait with baited breath to hear what the future The 2019 College Year 12 Valedictory dinner was held on brings you all, knowing that you have all laid the 23rd October at the Ballarat and District Trotting Club foundations for a wonderful future. Well done! and there were over 400 family and friends of the A number of students who commenced Year 12 in 2019 College in attendance. This event focused on the growth were successful in gaining full time employment of our Year 12’s throughout their education. The pride of throughout the year and said good-bye to Phoenix P-12 our community was clear for all to see. Community College. We would also like to congratulate In accordance with Phoenix tradition, the College’s them on their successful transition into the workforce. official framed and signed 2019 Year 12 jumper will be 2020 COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAMS of 2019 is a group of fine young men and women who The 2020 College Leadership Teams’ selection process is we can be proud of as a school community. We wish almost complete on the Sebastopol Campus and will them well and encourage them to maintain strong ties take place on the Redan Campus during the remainder with this Phoenix Community College. Year 11 VCE of November. The focus on student voice and high students are beginning to start their exams; we wish aspirations will underpin all aspects of governance them well with their studies. Year 11 VCAL students are across the two campuses of the College and I have much finishing off key competencies and are beginning to plan pleasure in welcoming the successful students to these for their Structured Workplace Learning placements for representative groups in 2020. next year. College Captains: Jordynn Lonie and Kirby Lee. Mr Grant Luscombe—Assistant Principal College Vice Captains: Alicia Mroz and Joel Romeo- Webb. VET/VCAL REPORT Middle School Captains: Savannah Douglas and Bonnie As we are drawing to the end of Term 4, VCAL/VET Paul. students must maintain a strong work ethic surrounding In the primary years our students are represented by attendance and work rigour. Plans are being put into College Captains, Vice Captains and an SRC group. As in place for students for their ‘Step Up’ week with Year 11 all things we do, a high level selection process is students going into Year 12 completing a series of underway. th th workshops in Week 8 (November 25 -29 ). This week is Annual College Presentation Night—Founders Hall compulsory and will give the students greater knowledge Federation University, Mount Helen Campus of the set work next year with the opportunity to begin This year’s Presentation Evening will again be a ‘night to the school year at an advantage. Current Year 10 VCAL remember’ as we celebrate the growth and achievement students will undertake a week of Work Experience of all our students from Prep to Year 12. This year we are during Week 8 and then return to complete their super excited to have a special guest presentation from compulsory ‘Step Up’ week program in Week 9 previous student, Mark Simmonds, Phoenix School (December 2nd-6th). Students will need to reflect upon Captain from 2012. We are looking forward to spending the 2019 year and be proud of what they have achieved this wonderful night of celebration with our students and also revisit improvements they need to make for the and families on Tuesday 26th November where we coming year. celebrate the sensational achievements of the College Mrs Belinda Dwyer—VCAL/VET Coordinator during 2019. Mrs Karen Snibson Principal MIDDLE/SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT Phoenix P-12 Community College congratulates the Class of 2019 on finishing their secondary schooling. These graduates can be very proud of the hard work they have put in throughout their schooling as well as the respectful and mature manner in which they celebrated the end of their time at the College. On their final day of school, we celebrated the 2019 class with a breakfast cooked by staff and Year 11 student leaders as well as a farewell assembly, followed by the Valedictory Dinner. The Dinner which was held on the evening of Wednesday, 23rd October was an outstanding event. There were many positive comments made by parents, For further information contact Stuart Ferguson on extended family members, students and staff. The Class 1300 664 945 or www.sbatgroup.org.au ORIENTATION DAY 10th December NEWS FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER th Year 7 Orientation day will be Tuesday 10th December. Presentation Evening Tuesday 26 November – 2019 Students are to attend from 9am – 3:15pm with a Parent Information Session at 2:30pm in the Auditorium. 1:1 LAPTOP PROGRAM 2020 - DUE FOR DISTRIBUTION ORIENTATION DAY - HAVE YOU SORTED PAYMENT ? Invoices for $620.00 have been emailed to all 2020 Year 7 student families. If you have not received your emailed invoice please contact the General Office and we will check the email address that we have is correct and we will send one or you can pick up a hard copy if you prefer. Thank you to those families who have either paid for their laptop for 2020 or commenced their payment plan, that is fantastic. If you have yet to pay or set up a plan, it is important you do so ASAP as the devices will be available for pick up on Orientation Day and payment or arrangement is due before then. Family Accounts: DUE NOW FOR FINALISATION FOR 2019 Your statements will be emailed again next week. Thank you to all those families who have paid their educational costs for 2019, your investment in your child’s future. Payment of outstanding amounts is due. Please make payment as soon as you can as the new 2020 charges will be on the account in the new year. You are welcome to contact the General Office if you wish to discuss your account. SETTING UP YOUR PAYMENT PLAN MAKES IT EASY, CentrePay, BPAY or EFT or cash. All great ways to get set up to help cover the costs for next year. Ms Lorraine Hayes Business Manager Award winners will receive invitations to attend the Presentation Evening this week. Please ensure your response is returned to the General Office ASAP to help with our UNIFORM ADDITION - NEW WARM, WATERPROOF JACKET organisation. Please note that awards will not be presented on A new winter jacket for students across the College has been the evening for any student who has not responded to the added to the Phoenix College Uniform. invitation. Junior sizes: 6 – 8, 8 – 10, 10 – 12, 12 – 14 2020 YEAR 7 ENROLMENT PROCESS ALMOST COMPLETE Cost to families: $64.95 2020 Year 7 enrolments are almost finalised with details of Senior sizes: S, M, L, XL, classes and home groups being organised at the moment. XXL, XXXL Cost to families: $69.95 NOT CONTACTED THE COLLEGE YET ? Enrolment interviews are required for all new Year 7 families Available at Crockers commencing at Phoenix P-12 Community College 2020 and are NOW an important and essential part of the Phoenix Transition Process.
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