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CAMPERDOWN COLLEGE NEWSLETTER Term 1, Week 4, 23rd February 2017

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Camperdown College students have been making a splash, undeterred by the less than ideal weather conditions we have been experiencing of late! Our Parents & Friends Pool Party on Friday night was well attended and we are very appreciative of our volunteer parents’ efforts and the widespread family participation. Congratulations also to our Senior Campus students who competed enthusiastically in our House Swimming Sports this week, with Manifold once again taking home the trophy on the day. Well done to Miss Bloomfield and house captains who set the tone for a very positive day and thank you to all students, staff and families who contributed to the success of our first major sporting event of the year.

Cherie Kilpatrick Principal

Above: The Pool Party was a huge hit with lots of

smiles all round.

Above: The Senior Campus Swimming Sports was

well attended this week.

Our Mission: Camperdown College will provide exemplary teaching and learning programs within excellent facilities which foster school pride,

aspiration and persistence to achieve high levels of learning for all students.

From the Principal’s Desk…

Principal’s Address: Student

Leadership Induction Ceremony

February 21st 2017.

Today we have the pleasure of formally

instating our Junior and Senior Campus

students who have been elected to

positions of significant responsibility,

having earned the respect of the school

community for positive citizenship and adherence to our

school values of excellence, respect, responsibility, caring

and honesty. In Camperdown College tradition we will also

ask our Year 12 students to formally introduce our 34 new

Preps as they escort them on to the stage.

Our P-12 model of education offers every student the

opportunity to grow and develop over time, to be supported

through many key transition points, and to enjoy the

guidance and friendship of older students. I am very proud

of those students who have consistently demonstrated the

qualities of leadership, but I am equally proud of those

students who have stepped up to the challenge of turning

their school experience around, learning from past mistakes

and using their experiences to motivate themselves and

others to strive for excellence.

Camperdown College is a great place to work and to learn

because it is widely understood and accepted that we all

have a role to play in creating a happy and successful

environment for learning, and while we are here together

today I would like to thank you all, as students, staff

members, families and friends of the College, for accepting

this significant responsibility and upholding the high

standards that are so much a part of the Camperdown

College tradition.

2017 will, I am sure, be another year of opportunity and

academic stretch for our students. Today, as we mark the

beginning of a new school year together, I am going to ask

the same three things of all of you, whether you are in Prep,

Year 12 or anywhere in between. These are the things that

will make the biggest difference not only to your

experience of school, but also to your future:

1. My first request is that you come to school every

day, on time, ready to learn, and encourage your

friends to do the same. On hard days or bad days,

still come to school, because every day that you're

here you are investing in your friendships and your

future. The single most important thing you can do

to set yourself up for success is come to school

every single day.

2. My second request is that you take responsibility

for your actions, and encourage your friends to do

the same. We all make mistakes and sometimes we

let ourselves and others down. Here at

Camperdown College you won't be remembered for

the mistakes you made but you will be remembered

for the courage and strength of character you show

when you take responsibility and work with us to

help you put things right.

3. My third and final request and invitation is that you

stay in school as long as you can, and encourage

your friends to do the same. This is the stage from

which our Year 12 students graduate and yours are

the hands we want to shake in 10 months’ time, or

twelve years’ time, when you successfully

complete your secondary schooling. We begin each

new year by introducing our Prep students to the

school community and inducting our student

leaders, and we end each year by applauding the

achievements of our Year 12 graduates. Be sure to

claim your rightful place up here on the AG Daws

Hall stage when your time comes, for you will have

the full support of the College community to get

there.

In commencing our badge presentation ceremony today,

may I remind our 2017 student leaders of the importance

of wearing your badge every day as a symbol of the trust

we have placed in you and the commitment you have

made to your school. We are very proud of you and wish

you a very satisfying year in your role.

Thank you to everyone present for your participation in

today's ceremony which has helped to launch a new year

of learning and opportunity. Our school has a rich history,

and now is an exciting time to be a student at

Camperdown College! Our school numbers are steadily

growing and programs and facilities continue to evolve.

Our Junior Campus students have a new cubby and

undercover area to look forward to this term, and at the

Senior Campus we have a new Technology workshop,

Performing Arts space, and Hairdressing training facility

nearing completion. Our School Council is committed to

providing you with the best possible environment for

learning and your appreciation is evident in the care, pride

and enjoyment that you exhibit. Thank you and best

wishes for a very happy and successful year.

Ms Cherie Kilpatrick

Principal

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Thursday 23rd February Prep Parent Information Night & Reading Session from 5pm See page 4

Friday 24th February Prep – Year 6 Athletics Carnival at the Frederick Street Sporting Complex

Friday 24th February No Junior Campus Assembly due to the Athletics Carnival

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Monday 27th February Geelong Football Players visit the Junior Campus

Tuesday 28th February HSSSA Swimming Sports at the Camperdown Swimming Pool

Wednesday 1st March Prep students are not required at school today

Wednesday – Thursday 1st – 2nd March Year 3 – 6 Swimming Program

Wednesday – Friday 1st – 3rd March Year 7/8 Camp to Cape Bridgewater

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Monday – Thursday 6th – 9th March Year 3 – 6 Swimming Program

Wednesday 8th March Prep students are not required at school today

Wednesday 8th March Parents & Friends Meeting from 7.30pm at the Junior Campus

Friday 10th March Year 3 – 6 Swimming Carnival at the Camperdown Swimming Pool from 11am

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Swimming Sports: The decision to delay the start of the swimming sports until 11am proved to be a good one. Clear skies and

intermittent sunny conditions prevailed for the duration of the carnival. A change in format this year enabled any

students regardless of numbers to participate in an age event and the inclusion of mixed relays certainly added to the

participation rate. There were many fine efforts and achievements on the day and special mention must go to Jack

Helmore who competed in every event on offer and won each one. Our house captains did a terrific job organising

and encouraging all competitors to have a go regardless of abilities. It was wonderful to see students of different year

levels mixing so confidently, encouraging each other and participating with a healthy spirit of competitiveness. The

staff versus student relay was once again a highlight with a little skulduggery on behalf of the students the only reason that they took

out the event. The staff team was greatly enhanced this year by Deiter McDonald and Ryan Smith. Congratulations to Manifold house

on taking out the shield and to the age level champions. Thank you to Parents & Friends who worked tirelessly all day cooking

sausages and selling drinks and lollies.

Year 11/12 Camp: At the time of writing this article, the Year 11 students are attending the Charlton Driver Education Centre and the Year 12 students

are participating in a two day program at Deakin University.

Leadership Induction:

The Year 12 students did a wonderful job introducing the thirty-four Prep students to the school community. The Preps confidently

conveyed what they would like to be in the future with many of them changing their minds on the day and joining the throngs who

wanted to work in the police force.

School Captain Soraya Clark came up with a wonderful idea to present the Preps with a gift to celebrate the occasion. Along with

Nicholas and a band of helpers, she prepared gift bags for the students which included: smarties (because they are all smart); erasers

(because we will all make mistakes along the way); pencils (for all the writing to be done); books (to record their memories) and

stickers (to remind them to always stick together).

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded their badges:

School Captains: Nicholas Jones and Soraya Clark

House Captains: Bullen Merri – Courtney Fenton and Charlie Lucas; Leura – Zach McKenzie and Bridget Moyle

and Manifold – Taj Merrett and Ellie Walsh.

SRC: President Tate Canty, Vice President Alanah Blake, Secretary Georgia Bailey, Treasurer Katie

Cecchini-Baxter and class representatives Charlie Voutier, Ian Wilkinson, Cynan Ellerton, James

O’Neil, Ben Walters, Thomas Nicholson, Corey Jolly and Andrew Anderson.

School Photos:

Thank you to all parents with cross campus children who had booked and made sure that their children were at school by 8.30am for

family photos. It was great to have these photos out of the way before the school day commenced. Our photo day ran smoothly and

students are to be applauded for their flexibility and patience.

Reading Intervention:

After the success of our reading intervention program last year, we are very pleased to be offering it again in 2017. The program has

been designed to help improve students’ reading fluency and comprehension through one-on-one instruction with staff members from

the Senior Campus. The program will involve students reading with a staff member for ten minutes, three to four times a week. Areas

to target to further improve students’ skills have been identified as the focus for each session. Students who have been invited to join

the program have been given a letter to pass on to their parents.

Hands On Learning:

We are delighted to be offering Hands On Learning this year for students under the guidance of Mr Attrill and Ryan Smith. This

program is conducted at many schools throughout Victoria. Mr Atrill and I experienced the program first hand at Mortlake College

last year and are very enthusiastic about the benefits it can bring to our students. The HOL program takes students who may be shy,

have low self-confidence, don’t enjoy school, struggle to concentrate or who would benefit from mentoring. The program centres

around the formation of respectful relationships and building self-confidence. The focus is on forming and maintaining quality

relationships between students, peers and adults for one day a week. We have selected eight enthusiastic students who will work on

creative building projects around the school and community.

Vicki Angus, Senior Campus Assistant Principal

School Photos:

Our students looked impressive in their uniforms as they lined up to have their photos taken. Thank you to families

who made the extra effort to ensure that the students were in full school uniform, they really did look very smart!

Athletics Carnival:

Our Athletics Carnival will be held this Friday at the Frederick Street Sporting Complex commencing

approximately 9.30am. Students are required to wear coloured shirts representing their house colour. Students will

walk together from the Junior Campus to the oval. Please ensure your children bring a drink bottle, snacks and

lunch to last them throughout the day. Parents & Friends will again be conducting a barbeque and selling snacks and drinks on the

day. If your child is unsure of their house team, please contact Amy in the Junior Campus Office.

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Induction Assembly:

Our annual Induction of Leaders Assembly was held on Tuesday. At the ceremony, our Prep students were formally introduced to the

wider school community by their Year 12 buddies, sharing their likes, dislikes and ambitions for the future. Congratulations to the

Junior Campus leaders who received their leadership badges during the Ceremony. I look forward to working with them and seeing

them flourish as leaders.

School Captains: Evie Clementson and Bailey McGillvray

House and Vice Captains: Bullen Merri: Nikita Carter and Eliza O’Neil (C), Kimberley Hocking and Bella Podger (VC)

Leura: Ruby Walsh and Dylan Robertson (C), Felicity Moroney and Kyle Bernaldo (VC)

Manifold: Eagan Winsall and Mikayla Shaw (C), Jesse Parsons (VC)

JSC Representatives: Lewani Bateman (President), Lilly Waixel (Vice President), Perrie Winsall (Secretary),

Jacob Carter (Treasurer), Class representatives: Stella Horspole, Fletcher Tolland, Tyler Heffernan-Morgan,

Finn Tolland.

Messenger Dogs: Tales from WWI

On Wednesday, Year 1 – 6 students attended a special performance incursion called Messenger Dogs – Tales of WWI. The show was

about three dogs called Nell, Trick and Bullet who were responsible for carrying messages between headquarters and the front line

during World War I. The show told tales of courage, determination and mateship through the dogs and their friendships with the

soldiers.

The show used props that were replicas of the real pieces from the War such as crutches, helmets, bandages and clothing. All students

received a Children’s Peace Award which is a replica of what children received at the end of the war to remind Australians of the

service and sacrifice throughout the First World War.

Prep Information Night:

This will take place this evening from 5pm – 6pm. The session will provide valuable information to our Prep parents to help assist

your child at home. Many thanks must go to Mrs Tolland and Miss Edwards for organising the evening, as well as the manner in

which they have assisted the transition of our Preps to life at school. I would also like to thank Claire Tucker for assisting with the

child minding duties

Uniform:

Coloured runners, skate shoes and black cloth shoes are NOT part of our uniform. As a school it is important to take pride in the

uniform we wear and as such it is the responsibility of everyone to ensure we have correct uniform. Your support in ensuring your

child has the correct footwear is greatly appreciated. Please contact me if you have any concerns regarding our school uniform policy.

Swimming: Our Year 3 – 6 swimming program will commence next Wednesday 1

st March. The Splash Factory instructors will be responsible for

the delivery of the program. Swimming is a skill for life and participation in our program is strongly recommended. Please ensure all

permission slips are returned to school before Wednesday. If you can assist with escorting the students to and from the pool, please

contact the Junior Campus Office. Our thanks to Warren Attrill for coordinating this program.

Geelong Cats:

Players from the Geelong Cats will visit the Junior Campus on Monday, 27th

February. Players will meet with all students for a

question and answer session prior to conducting a skills clinic with Year 3/4 students only. Students are welcome to come dressed in

their footy colours on this day. It is an expectation that students wear their full uniform if they are not wearing their footy colours.

Clare Monk, Junior Campus Assistant Principal

Prep Parent Information Night & Reading Session This night will provide you with everything you need to know about your child’s Prep

year and give you some strategies that will assist you and your child at home.

TONIGHT Thursday 23rd February From 5.00pm - 6.00pm in Room 5 at the Junior Campus

A child minding service is available on the night

T1 W5: Monday 27th February – Friday 3rd March

Chicken & Gravy Roll Bulla Ice Cream Cup

Focus Water

SScchhooooll CCoouunncciill NNeewwss DET representatives Fiona Crowle, Chris Brooks and Clare Monk, and parent representative Darren Teal have been reappointed for a

two year term on School Council. There is one parent vacancy remaining, if you are interested in filling this vacancy please contact

Principal, Cherie Kilpatrick. Jane Bennett, Kim Helmore, Darren Maskell, Vicki Angus, Monica Leonard, Fiona Fagan and Victoria

Winsall are returning for their second year on School Council.

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Junior Campus communication sent to parents this week:J14 Prep Parent Information J15 Prep Information & Reading Session

J16 Year 1/2 Integrated Studies J17 Prep – Year 6 Athletics Carnival

Senior Campus communication sent to parents this week:S4 Year 11 Charlton Camp S5 Year 12 Deakin Camp

S6 Hands On Learning

Pizza: Hawaiian, BBQ Chicken, Supreme $2.50 Rumballs: 3 for $1.00

Each Tuesday lunchtime @ the Senior Campus

Dylan Gravett, Zharia Lawlor, Vicky Beecher and Billy Conheady

Year 12 Geographers ventured to Ballarat to complete the fieldwork

component for Unit 3, Outcome 1 on Friday 10th

February. I must say that

I was so impressed with the students’ attitude and diligence on the day. It

was so wonderful to witness their enthusiasm and willingness to interview

residents, take many photos, observe and make copious notes and of

course listen intently to any information that was relevant to the topic of

Land Use Change. Lucas is a new suburb of Ballarat that has

changed from an agricultural land use to a

highly intensive residential area.

Congratulations must go to Dylan

Gravett, Zharia Lawlor, Vicky Beecher

and Billy Conheady – you did the

school proud!

Suzanne Charles

VCE Geography Teacher

The Year 7 – 12 House Swimming Carnival was held on Monday 20th

February. Although conditions were fresh, we managed to get

through the program with no rain and the help of our obliging students. Our individual champions on the day were:

13 Years – Ian Wilkinson and Melinda Baulch

14 Years – Bailey McDonald and Ruby Bennett

15 Years – Khris Clementson and Olivia Maskell

16 Years – Jack Helmore and Annabel Lucas

17 Years – Ellie Walsh

20 Years – Charlie Lucas and Bridget Moyle

Our overall swimming champion for the day was Jack Helmore. Congratulations to all of the above swimmers on their performance and

well done to all other students who competed and gave their best effort. The winning team for the day and for the seventh consecutive

year was Manifold with a score of 193 points.

A big thank you must go to all staff that helped out and worked together to make the day run as smooth as possible and

to the Parents & Friends Association who put on a fantastic barbeque for the day.

Ashleigh Bloomfield, Year 7 – 12 Sport Coordinator

New staff pictured from left: English teacher Annemarie Irwin; Food

Technology teacher Joanne Gleeson; Prep

teacher Kathryn Edwards; Education Support trainee Ryan Smith and Indonesian Language

Assistant Suci Maharani. Absent: Amy Meade,

Junior Campus Student Wellbeing.

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Parents & Friends Easter Raffle Parents & Friends are asking all Camperdown College

families to donate an Easter egg to the annual Easter Raffle.

All donations can be dropped off at either the Junior or

Senior Campus Offices by Friday 24th

March. A small book

of raffle tickets for each family to sell will be sent home with

students. Please return sold/unsold tickets with money to

either campus by Friday 24th

March.

The lucky winners will be announced at the final Term 1

Junior Campus Celebration of Learning Assembly on

Friday 31st March.

IInntteerrnnaattiioonnaall CCoommppeettiittiioonnss aanndd AAsssseessssmmeennttss ffoorr SScchhoooollss Students in Year 3-12 at the Junior and Senior Campuses have the opportunity to sit for International Competitions and Assessments.

These competitions give students experience in answering questions in formal test situations and to have their work assessed against

other students around Australia and the Asian and Pacific Area. Every student entering a competition receives a certificate and a

detailed assessment.

The competitions are held during Terms 2 and 3, but we need to complete the online entries this term. There is a cost of $8 per student

per competition for the Digital Technologies, Science, English & Mathematics Competitions, $11 for the Spelling Competition and $17

for the Writing Competition. If you would like your child to be involved in these competitions, please complete the slip below and

return to the Junior or Senior Campus Offices with payment by Thursday 30th

March as orders will be submitted on Friday 31st

March. Students will be able to participate in any or all of the following competitions:

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Name: _________________________________________ Year Level/Class: ______________________________

Year Level: Competition: $

Year 3 – 10 Digital Technologies – Tuesday 23rd

May $ 8.00

Year 3 – 12 Science – Tuesday 30th

May $ 8.00

Year 3 – 12 Writing – Monday 12th

– Friday 16th

June $17.00

Year 3 – 7 Spelling – Tuesday 14th

June $11.00

Year 3 – 12 English – Tuesday 1st August $ 8.00

Year 3 – 12 Mathematics – Tuesday 15th

August $ 8.00

Total:

LLooookkiinngg ffoorr HHoosstt FFaammiilliieess…… Camperdown College is very excited to welcome Suci Maharani, our language assistant who will be working with all Indonesian

classes for the whole year. She will complement the Indonesian program by providing students with her native language skills as well as

her wealth of knowledge of Indonesian culture.

We are seeking families who would be interested in hosting Suci for an extended period of time (approximately 10 weeks) over the

course of the year. Sincere thanks to the families who have already responded; however, additional families are needed. The homestay

would provide families with an excellent opportunity for a cross-cultural exchange. Also, host families will receive a financial

contribution towards household costs and meals.

Suci is 25 years old. Her hobbies and interests include listening to music, reading online news and travelling to new places. One of her

favourite foods is pizza. She is very excited about being in Camperdown and is looking forward to staying with some of our families.

If your family is interested in hosting Suci, please complete the form below and return it to the general office at either Campus by

Friday 24th

February. If you have any questions about hosting Suci, please contact Jenna French at the College.

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Expression of Interest to Host Language Assistant Suci Maharani

I/we would be interested in hosting Suci Maharani for an extended period of time this year.

Family name: ................................................................................................................................................................................................

Preferred time period: ...................................................................................................................................................................................

Contact number: ............................................................................................................................................................................................

Signature: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Have you forgotten your Compass login details?

Or not signed up for Compass yet? Please contact the Junior or Senior Campus Offices for details. Students’ progress reports will be posted on Compass during Week 6.

Vicki Angus, Assistant Principal

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