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Lake News http://www.lakeonline.act.edu.au May 2016 Page 1 Contents and Contacts Contents Contacts (Hold down control and click on the page to go to that story) Principal Page 2 Contents and Contacts Martin Watson 6142 0222 Page 3 From the Principal Deputy Principal - staff Page 4 The Future of Education Gerard Barrett 6142 0222 Page 5 Important Dates Deputy Principal - students Graeme Budd 6142 0222 Page 6, 7 30th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Business Manager Page 8 AST update Colleen Wright 6142 0222 Page 9 Communicating Online English/Humanities/Languages Page 10 Appsence and Parent Teacher Evening Jenny Hanson 6142 0248 Page 11 Cancer Council Fund Raiser Arts/EALD/International Kirsten Vizjak 6142 0240 Page 12, 13 Mathematics Page 14 English Disability Education/Special Programs Joella Keech 6142 0246 Page 15 Library - Book Week with Harry Potter Mathematics/Physical Education Page 16 EAL/D Glenn Currie 6142 0222 Page 17 Science Science/Social Sciences/Pre-Service teachers Page 18 The Musical - Beach Blanket Tempest Roger Amey 6142 0254 Page 19 Visual Arts Technology/IT/CADD/Commerce/VET Daniel Gordon 6142 0249 Page 20 Textile and Fashion Page 21 Music, Dance, and Media Outdoor Education Daniel McNamara 6142 0249 Page 22 Hospitality Student Administrator Page 23 Information Technology Nicole McDonald 6142 0242 Page 24, 25 Design, The Global Classroom Year 11 Advisors Page 26, 27 Outdoor Education Alexis Adams and Phil Dunne 6142 0242 Page 28-30 PE and Sport Year 12 Advisors Chris Jones and Jackie Bryant 6142 0242 Page 31 World Skills Alumni Triumph Page 32, 33 Careers and Transition College Psychologist and Counsellor Suzanne Wright 6142 0222 Page 34, 35 ASBA and WEX Careers and Student Transition Page 36 P&C Fiona Chester 6142 0238 Page 37 Recreational Evening Classes ASbA/WEX Page 38-40 Advertisements Athina Whild (Tue/Wed/Thu) 6142 0238 Page 41 Community Partners College Fax 6142 0226 Lake News http://www.lakeonline.act.edu.au August 2017 Page 2 From the Principal Dear students, families, community that lesson provided work is completed can contribute ideas and reflections members and staff, by the student. about education in the ACT. I encourage all community members to consider The assigned work is a replacement for It has been a very smooth start to participating. Detailed information is on a class; not completing the work will second semester. I had the privilege of page 4 of the newsletter. speaking to all students and staff at a result in an unexplained absence for recent college meeting. The focus and that lesson. The college board has written a submission and students have used the engagement from the student Satisfaction Surveys community of the college was SG session to discuss and add their outstanding - students continuing to Parents and carers have been emailed thoughts to the process. to request their participation in these demonstrate their maturity and Being Smart About Smart Phones readiness for the life beyond college. important surveys. The survey results will contribute to the school There is much discussion and debate 30th Anniversary Celebrations improvement process, which aims to about how and when technology does The College is 30 years young this year achieve high standards in student or does not enable effective learning. and there is much to celebrate. The big learning, innovation and best practice in Click on the link to read some date for all staff and students that have Canberra public schools. interesting research. Food for thought. ever been at Lake G is Friday the 1st of Although the survey is voluntary, we Brain Drain: The Mere Presence of September here at the college. It is hope you will want to participate. It One’s Own Smartphone Reduces going to be a wonderful evening! See won’t take much of your time and it will Available Cognitive Capacity page 6 for all the details. help us understand areas where we are ACT Scaling Test Flexible Learning Delivery doing a good job and areas for further development. The key ACT results from The ACT Scaling Test for 2017 takes There have been some queries from the the 2016 School Satisfaction Surveys place on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 community regarding continuing in have been published on the Education September. The trials are now complete 2017 to trial flexible delivery of Directorate website and feedback available to support classwork when a teacher is absent. (www.education.act.gov.au) and a students in preparation for the real For some classes, when a teacher is summary of our school results is thing. AST Tutorials will continue over absent, notification is given to students provided in our 2016 School Board the coming weeks. The college wishes through Google Classroom, and work is Report. all participating students the very best! assigned to students as the lesson for The link for the survey is here, on the Course Selection Evening that day. This process allows learning Lake G App and on the parent tab of the continuity, particularly where The second year 11 2018 course school webpage. Your access code is in selection evening is on this Thursday specialised replacement teaching staff the email sent to you. If you do not are not available. evening in the college library from 4.30 have access to this email please ring the to 7.30 pm. Last week was well The Library is available for students to Front Office - 61420222. attended and what a wonderful group work in and to access chrome book Musical Camp of young people we have coming to lake computers. Clarification about the G next year. assigned work may be had from the It was great fun to visit the Beach executive teacher for that subject area Blanket Tempest musical camp last Called Away or from the classroom teacher on their week. The trivia evening was an I will be filling in as the Executive return. absolute hoot! The staff and students Director of the Board of Senior rehearsed like navies—playing, singing, Students should check the account Secondary Studies for two weeks, dancing, and acting all day long. A starting on Friday, while John Stenhouse linked to their Google classroom fantastic and enormous commitment! I regularly, or set up email forwarding so is on leave. Gerard will be taking over encourage everyone to attend the show the role of Principal and Graeme Budd that notifications can be easily received. in October. Email/contact details should be kept up will continue as Deputy Principal. to date with the school. The Future of Education Best wishes, Student services will adjust attendance The Future of Education is a community Martin to show “I” (sanctioned program) for conversation opportunity where you Lake News http://www.lakeonline.act.edu.au August 2017 Page 3 The Future of Education The Future of Education Survey Questions (community) What works or could be improved in our education system? How do we make sure that the way we teach suits how every child and young person learns? What does success look like? How can we help our children be successful in a way that suits them? How could schools; their communities and the community sector better connect to support learning? How can we increase access to affordable quality early childhood education and care, particularly prior to preschool? How do we make sure all vulnerable children and young people have high quality education and care? What are key points of disadvantage outside school for young people? Do current public school enrolment area settings need to be reconsidered, and in which ways? What skills and abilities should ACT school leavers have? How might school leavers be best prepared for the needs of employers, vocational and higher education? How does the community view the ACT public school system. Why? Are there any other thoughts or feedback that you would like to provide on The Future of Education? Lake News http://www.lakeonline.act.edu.au August 2017 Page 4 Important Dates Satisfaction Surveys Open Subject Selection Night (Year 11 2018) August 8 (Tuesday) August 17 (Thursday 4.30-7.30) Week 3 Weeks 5 Satisfaction Surveys Close Hall of Fame Induction August 28 (Monday) College 30th Anniversary Celebration Week 6 AST Parent Teacher (Year 12 T students) Interviews September 5, 6 September 19 (Tuesday, Wednesday) (Tuesday) Week 8 Week 10 Lake News http://www.lakeonline.act.edu.au August 2017 Page 5 Sporting Hall of Fame On August 30 Lake G will be hosting a Sporting Hall of Fame Induction event in the school Gym. The event is to recognise Lake G students who have succeeded in their chosen sport and represented Australia at the Olympic Games. Beginning at 11am, the event will be hosted by ABC’s Tim Gavel and have Australian Olympic Committee and Political Representatives in attendance. Athletes being inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame include: Basketball: Shane Heal Gymnastics: Monique Allen, Philippe Rizzo Swimming: Petria Thomas Football: Caitlin Munoz, Amy Wilson Discus: Lisa-Marie Vizaniari Volleyball: Christie Mokoputu, Ben Hardy Recently, Glenn from PE/Maths took the opportunity to get Patty Mills to sign his Hall of Fame Poster.