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2017 COMING EVENTS

DSC Open Night Welcome BBQ – 21 March 2017, 5.30pm

Greater Western Regional Swimming – 24 March 2017

Parents/Teachers Interviews 30th March 4pm-6pm & 31st March 9am-12noon

ISSUE NO 3 - TERM 1 13 March, 2017

Tel 03 5348 2367 www.daylesfordsc.vic.edu.au

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NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER

DATES TO REMEMBER – 2017 EVERY TUESDAY: Breakfast sch. cafeteria 8.15am.

10 March Conveyance/Travel Allowance –Term Claim Submission closes.

21 March DSC Open Night – 5.30pm

24 March GWR Swimming Sports

30 March Parents/Teachers Interviews - 4.00pm to 6.00pm 31 March Parents/Teachers Interviews - 9.00am to 12 noon 31 March Last Day Term 1

20 April Eureka Athletics

3 May House Cross Country

5 May GWR Volleyball Finals

18 May Eureka Cross Country

Term Dates 2017

Term 1 31 January – 31 March 2017 1 February (All year levels)

Term 2 18 April (Tuesday) - 30 June 2017

Term 3 17 July - 22 September 201

Term 4 4 October -- 22 December

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Acting Principal’s News - Mr Steve MacPhail

Hands On Learning We have twelve Year 9 students taking part in our inaugural Hands-On-Learning program.

The students are working under to tutelage of Tania and George in an environment that fosters teamwork and builds their leadership skills. A strong focus for the

program is on students giving back to the community and as such, we are on the lookout for community projects we can get involved in. Thanks to Leanne at Daylesford Home Timber and Hardware who helped us get setup with all

the right tools and timber.

Rebuild

The Rebuild continues with the demolition of B- block almost complete.

The slab has been poured for the Music block and the steel frame erected. Work has also started on the car park extension.

The framing and footings for the Food / Art / Science building will begin shortly. We are still on track for Stage 1, the Food / Art / Science wing plus the Music block, to be completed by late Term 3.

Athletics Carnival We had one of our biggest turnouts in a while at this year’s Athletics carnival with over 80% of students attending. This resulted in a fantastic atmosphere throughout the day. Once again thankyou to the HAPE staff for organising the day and also to Mr Cowan for his superb work on the mic. A big congratulations goes to Oliva Leonard, Kelly McPherson, Ryan Thiesz, Phoenix Sewell and Tom Henderson who all broke school records. Finally, to Hume who took out the honours. Well done!

School Council Nominations An election is taking place for the three seats on School Council. Voting packs were given to all Year 8 to Year 12 students to bring home last week and Year 7s had theirs posted home due to them being on camp. Also included are statements from the candidates to assist you when casting your votes. Please read the relevant information, complete your voting slip and either post your ballot papers or lodge them at school within the timeframe.

New Staff Finally, I would like to welcome Mr Mark McKenzie to Daylesford Secondary College. Mr McKenzie is an experiences Maths-Science teacher who will make an excellent addition to our teaching ranks. Mr McKenzie replaces Ms Violante.

DSC OPEN NIGHT

TUESDAY 21 MARCH 2017, 5.30pm

Welcome BBQ at 5.30pm

With tours starting at 6pm

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SNOW CAMP 2017 BOOKINGS

Bookings are now open to students in Years 8-11 for this year’s snow camp at Falls Creek from

Tuesday 25 July to Friday 28 July. Booking Dates and Deposit: Due Monday 20th March 2017.

* Limited places available * Information packs are available from the front office

See Ms Williams if you have any questions

STUDENT FREE DAY TUESDAY 28 MARCH

Please Note: Tuesday 28th March is a student free day while teachers’ take part in staff professional development.

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- COLLEGE NOTICES –

International Womens Day

Hepburn Shire International Women’s Day Event Thursday 9 March 2017

Antigone Jonas and Chloe Leonard, Year 10 students, represented Daylesford Secondary College at this event. Antigone and Chloe addressed the audience on the theme: Be Bold For Change. Their speeches were inspirational. Well done Antigone and Chloe.

The special guests at the event were Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AM and Anthony Howard QC. The Governor gave an address and also, the Mayor of Hepburn Shire, Cr Sebastian Klein.

Junior Learning Community

YEAR 7 BBQ - Thank you to all the parents and staff who

attended the evening. It was a lovely, successful evening meeting and getting to know our Year 7 students’ families.

Miss Morrissey and Mr. Coleman

(Junior Learning Community Managers)

Information for Parents and Guardian

CONVEYANCE/TRAVEL ALLOWANCE

The conveyance allowance is a form of financial assistance to help families in rural and regional Victoria with the cost of transporting their children to their nearest appropriate school/campus. The conveyance allowance is available to eligible students travelling by public transport, private car and private bus. The conveyance allowance is also available to eligible students whose nearest school is not serviced by a free school bus. Application forms are available from the General. Please contact Lisa Brewer in the office if you have any questions -

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria varies depending on the type of school attended and where it is located. Students attending a government or non-government school must: Attend their nearest government or non-government school/campus appropriate to their year level at

which admission is permissible Be enrolled at a school/campus outside Melbourne’s metropolitan conveyance boundary Reside 4.8km or more by the shortest practicable route from that school/campus attended Be of school age (5 to 18 years old at time of application) and reside in Victoria.

Term Closing Dates; Claim period Claim submission closing dates:

Term 1 10/03/2017

Term 2 09/06/2017

Term 3 01/09/2017

Term 4 01/12/2017

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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Sports

EUREKA SWIMMING

The DSC Swimming Team at Eureka Swimming Carnival

The Eureka Interschool Swimming Carnival was conducted at the Eureka Pool in Ballarat on Wednesday 1st March. The following students excelled with their performances on the day.

Tyler Olver 1st 16 Age 50m Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly Lucinda Lowe 1st 14 Age 50m Freestyle, Butterfly Lucinda Lowe, Viydee Gledhill, Tayah Jack, Carly Elderfield –14 Age 4 x 50m Medley Relay Tyler Olver, Finlay Loft, Brayden Yanner, Liam Olver – 16 Age 4 x 50m Relay.

All of these students advanced to the Greater Western Region Swimming in Ballarat on the 24th March. We wish them all the very best.

From left: Viydee, Lucinda, Carly, Tayah, Tyler, Lucinda Fin, Tyler, Brayden, Liam

Many thanks to Luke Roberts and Campbell Ackland for their assistance on the day. Martyn Nettleton Sports Co-Ordinator

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2017 HOUSE ATHLETICS

HUME WINS AGAIN!

Hume led all day to record a convincing win in the House Athletics at Llanberris Reserve in Ballarat last Tuesday.

1. Hume 1217 points 2. Sturt 986 points 3. Flinders 831 points 4. Burke 697 points

The following students broke records with their outstanding efforts:

Oliva Leonard 13 Age 400 and 1500m Kelly McPherson 16 Age 100m Ryan Thiesz 15 Age 400m Phoenix Sewell Open 400m Tom Henderson 16 Age 400m

Hume Boys (13 Age) 4 x 100m Relay Sturt Boys (15Age) 4 x 100m Relay Sturt Girls (13 Age) 4 x 100m Relay Finn

AGE CHAMPIONS

13 Girls Livi Leonard (F) 15 Girls Chloe Leonard (F) 17 Girls Caitlin May (B)

13 Boys Rennie Saunders (S) 15 Boys Ryan Thiesz (H) 17 Boys Aidan Mayger (F)

14 Girls Holly Murphy (F) 16 Girls Kelly McPherson (B) Open Girls Sharni Stone (F)

14 Boys Ben Tsaptsalis (B) 16 Boys Tom Henderson (S) Open Boys Phoenix Sewell (H)

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2 0 1 7 A T H L E T I C S

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Health and Physical Education – (HAPE)

What are the Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines?

The physical activity guidelines suggest the minimum amount of time we should be active for. The sedentary behaviour guidelines suggest the maximum time we should be sitting or inactive for (excluding sleeping).

What are the guidelines for teenagers and adults? Teenagers (Ages 13-17) In this age bracket teenagers need to accumulate 1 hour of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity every day. Strength based training is recommended on 3 days per week. Furthermore, teenagers need to limit their sedentary behaviour (use of electronic media) to 2 hours per day.

Adults (Ages 18-64) In this age bracket adults need to be active on most days of the week (5-7 days). They need to accumulate 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity or 75-150 minutes of vigorous intensity activity each week. They can also complete an equivalent combination of both. Furthermore, strength based training is recommended on 2 days per week. Adults need to break up long periods of sedentary behaviour.

How can we measure the intensity of physical activity?

The talk test. Low: You can sing while completing the activity. Moderate: You can still manage a conversation while completing the activity. Vigorous: You can’t manage a conversation while completing the physical activity.

Heart rate measurements Your maximum heart rate approximately is 220 – Age Low: Less than 50% of maximum heart rate Moderate: Between 50-70% of maximum heart rate Vigorous: Above 70% of maximum heart rate

Examples: Low: Walking, light gardening or stretching. Moderate: Brisk walk, jogging or vacuuming. Vigorous: Fast running, active team sports or swimming (It does depend on how hard you are working in the activity.)

So, do you meet the recommended guidelines for your age? Be active with friends, family or a group of people and enjoy the health benefits associated with being active.

Mr Luke Roberts – HAPE KLA

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CARLTON FOOTBALL CLUB VISIT

Last month 3 Carlton footballers visited Daylesford Secondary College as part of their AFL Community Camp. Jack Silvagni, Billie Smedts and Ciaran Sheehan spoke to the students, conducted drills and finished with a Q & A session.

The afternoon was a huge success with many students getting photo shots and even teachers as well.

Shannon with Billie Smedts, Ciaran Sheehan and Jack Silvagni

We thank the Carlton Football Club and Liam Brady for providing this wonderful opportunity to meet the players and learn from their experiences.

A great day Many thanks to with the Blues Jack, Billie enjoyed by all. and Ciaran.

Martyn Nettleton - Sports Co-Ordinator

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Languages - Italian

WANTED pre loved portable CD players, or CD 'Walkmans,' by the Language-Italian Department, Donations of pre loved portable CD players, or CD 'Walkmans,' are very much welcomed by the Languages - Italian Department. We need a few CD players or CD walkmans for students, without internet access at home, to be able to listen to Italian audios and complete set work. Thank you. Jenny Penaluna

Student Engagement & Wellbeing

DSC BREAKFAST

DSC provides breakfast every Tuesday morning.

The Wellbeing team provide breakfast to students on Tuesday mornings from 8.30 - 9.00 am. Milo, juice

and toast is provided. Community groups also come into the school and run a Special Breakfast once a

month, providing pancakes, smoothies or bacon and eggs. All welcome to attend!

The Wellbeing Team along with volunteers from Daylesford Community Church and Hepburn Health provided a Pancake Breakfast to the school community on Tuesday 28 February, Shrove Tuesday.

Pancake Breakfast Below are some of the students enjoying pancakes for breakfast before school commences.

Ryley, Holly, Zari Harley Blake Josh Harry

Tony, Hepburn Health and Ethan Ethan, Tom and Phoenix Mason, Liam, Ethan T. and Joel

Ms Susan Bosch Ms Elaine Anderson

Student Wellbeing Team

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2017 IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE

Ms Susan Bosch Student Wellbeing Co-Ordinator

ART

Cards for sale created by DSC Art Students

The cards are $12 for a pack of 4!

Artwork created by Daylesford Secondary College students have been selected to be printed onto greeting cards as a fundraiser for our school. The cards are available for purchase at the General Office.

Congratulations to the four students who were chosen this round - Eve Stockfeld, Kayla Manning, Bella Jack and Bree Keating.

Abbie Mathews – Art.

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“Insights & Inspiring” Quotes

Success

Success is doing the best you can, in as many ways as you can.

It is being just and honest and true, not in a few things, but in everything you do.

Always look ahead and never look back, believe you can make all your dreams come

true. Always believe in the best you can be and have faith in the things that you do.

Forget about mistakes you’ve made yesterday, the lessons you learn will prove valuable

for today….

Never give up and think that you’re through….

for there’s always tomorrow and a chance to begin brand new.

It is in dreaming the greatest dreams and seeking the highest goals that we build the

brightest tomorrows ….

Nothing limits achievement like small thinking, nothing expands possibilities

like unleased imagination. William Arthur Ward – 1921-1994, Writer

Children Learn What They Live

If a child lives with criticism, she/he learns to condemn

If a child lives with hostility, she/he learns to fight

If a child lives with ridicule, she/he learns to feel shy

If a child lives in shame, she/he learns to feel guilty

If a child lives with tolerance, she/he learns to be patient

If a child lives with encouragement, she/he learns confidence

If a child lives with praise, she/he learns to appreciate

If a child lives with fairness, she/he learns justice

If a child lives with security she/he learns to have faith

If a child lives with approval she/he learns to like himself

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, she/he learns to

find love and support in the world

S C H O O L U N I F O R M

Daylesford Clothing still currently have school uniform discounted.

Get 20% off your first item and 40% off every item after that.

Some items are limited in sizes.

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Careers

MIPS & Careers Update

Week 6 Term 1 2017

YEAR 12 Any Year 12 students considering applying for undergraduate medicine will need to sit the UMAT - UNDERGRADUATE MEDICINE. Applications for the UMAT close at 5pm, 2 June; test is 26 July. The UMAT Information Booklet is available online at http://umat.acer.edu.au.

2016 YEAR 12

Pictured from L – R: Tady Callahan, Georgia Sayn, Antoinette Portelli, Mia Swan

Daylesford Secondary College congratulates the 2016, Year 12, students who received offers for their selected higher education courses, and are now beginning the next stage of their education. The diversity of students’ interests is exciting. There has been a concerted focus on nursing, with seven students pursuing careers in other health related courses including psychology, health science, biomedical science and occupational therapy. Two students are following careers in health and physical education. Creative endeavours include fine art, visual arts, photography and audio production. Engineering, business and information technology also feature as future pathways, with studies in arts, international studies, agricultural science, science and justice rounding off the list. Reflecting this extensive range of areas being pursued is the range of tertiary institutions being attended. Students have successfully satisfied the requirements for our local Federation and Australian Catholic Universities, while those moving further afield will be attending La Trobe, RMIT, University of Melbourne, Monash, Deakin and Victoria University. Acting Principal, Steve MacPhail, stated that, “We are very proud of the accomplishments of our 2016 VCE students and we are extremely happy to see so many of them gaining entry into their preferred courses. Daylesford Secondary College does an excellent job at providing a diverse curriculum that caters for all students no matter what their passion and interests.” Pictured are four of the thirty-seven students who chose to continue their education at University in 2017 and beyond.

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Where to for Jobs? We all hear about loss of jobs, the changing employment scene, part time work, underemployment, jobs of the future. Obviously, the future job situation is very hard to predict, but clearly, young people of today face tough decisions and an uncertain future regarding their study and career options. In this regard, you might be interested to read some of Jan Owen’s thoughts in the publication The New Work Order: Ensuring young Australians have skills and experience for jobs of the future, not the past, at http://www.fya.org.au/2015/08/23/media-release-young-people-hardest-hit-by-new-work-order/. She believes that there will be three key economic drivers – automation, globalisation and collaboration. It makes for interesting, if concerning reading, with young people facing career/employment options entirely different from many of the older generations.

Find out about Monash courses Attend an ‘Inside Monash’ seminar, 6.30-8pm. Coming up: March 7th Arts, 8th Business, 9th Science, 28th Pharmacy; April 6th Design and Fine Art, 11th Architecture, 12th Interior Architecture; Register: www.monash.edu/inside-monash;

Years 10, 11 & 12 – holiday events A reminder – these students should try to attend as wide a variety of these uni ‘holiday events’ as possible. During the upcoming holidays there are not many on offer – but there will be more in the next break. Remember to register NOW!

Experience La Trobe

Friday 7 April, Melbourne Campus

Thursday 6 July, Melbourne Campus

Wednesday 5 July, Bendigo Campus

Friday 26 May, Albury-Wodonga Campus

Friday 7 July, Mildura Campus Tuesday 4 July, Shepparton Campus

Our popular Experience La Trobe series is set to be even bigger and better this year and we hope to have programs delivered to you by end-February/early March so your students can start to plan their days. As in previous years, students will have to get in quick as places are limited. Students can register their interest now to receive notification once registrations for workshops open online. The William Angliss Institute is conducting School Holiday Programs in April, July and September. These will involve hands-on activities in one specialist area, a campus tour, catered lunch and course information session. The April session will be on Thurs 13 April. Book on-line. A fuller version of this newsletter is available at www.dsc-careers.com This includes some OPEN DAY dates – for your diary and news from some universities – including an explanation of La Trobe’s ASPIRE program and a Year 11 program through Swinburne.

Mrs Cattanach Careers/MIPs Co-Ordinator

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COMMUNITY NEWS

BRAND NEW AND SECOND HAND DAYLESFORD SECONDARY COLLEGE UNIFORMS AT VINNIES-DAYLESFORD.

Recently we received a donation of brand new school uniforms:

19 x skirts of various sizes

8x senior black woollen jumpers

2 x summer dresses

4x green woollen jumpers @ $20 per item I think this is a great bargain for your school community.

We also have a selection of second-hand uniforms all for FREE

Volunteers: We are always seeking new volunteers to join our team. This is often a great way for students ( over 15 years of age) to gain some quality work experience and have something impressive on their resume.

Also a great way for adults to gain a bit of work experience while meeting new people and creating friendships. Our youthful team are all between 20 to 65 years young, very vibrant and interesting people in their own right.

For students interested in entering the retail workforce, full training is can also become a component of their volunteering experience after some time.

For Mums and Dads who have a spare 4 hours a week and would enjoy working for their town and the people within, who are experiencing difficulties, as the proceeds from our shop goes directly to helping these folk.

If you have any questions regarding this please feel free to either email me on this address, call on 52343862 or call into the shop any day between 9-5 Tuesday to Saturday. Many thanks

Penelope Hynes

Vinnies Daylesford Manager 03 5348 3862

Proudly presents the Sixth Annual

GROWERS COOKERS & EATERS DINNER

6 pm, SATURDAY 8th APRIL 2017

Mechanics Institute Hall, High Street, Trentham

YOU ARE INVITED to our annual celebration of local food prepared by local chefs with

live entertainment by local artists. Fix the date in your diary now and book your tickets at - gce2017.eventbrite.com.au.

Adults - $70 / Children under 12 - $50

Trentham Food Hub’s vision is "transitioning to a thriving local food economy".

More info at www.trenthamfoodhub.org or phone Justin 0418-543-944

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VCE English/English Literature TUTORING

I have a Master of Arts (School of English) from La Trobe University (Bundoora) and I am currently completing my doctorate in literary studies at the University of Western Sydney (School of Humanities and Communication Arts). I have tutored at both La Trobe University (Bundoora) and Federation University. Locally, I have taught VCAL at Daylesford Neighbourhood House and I have also tutored students in both VCE English and English Literature.

I have an enthusiasm for helping students fulfil their learning potential. For enquiries, please contact Amanda de Clifford at: adeclifford@mmnet.com.au

Dance and Drama classes!

for pre-school, primary, secondary kids & adults. Creative & Contemporary Dance, Drama, Adult & Child dance, & Studio Hire. Info and Enrolment at: www.insideoutdancetheatre.com.au

Enquiries: 0417 592 522 or or jo@insideoutdancetheatre.com.au Factory 2 / 39 East St, Daylesford

Successful Kids – for every child at home and in our schools by Julie Kleinhans

Experience interviews with leading experts as they show you how to empower yourself and your kids to lead happy successful lives

Go to www.SuccessfulkidsRevolution.com and www.FindFocusGeneration.com

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“Succeeding in the VCE” is an

annual event designed to provide students with the skills and information they need to maximise VCE marks, and to raise much needed funds for the The Fred Hollows Foundation. Featuring a unique range of guest speakers and VCE experts, this exclusive event offers students a agreat opportunity to gain the tools, skills a and information that will help them reach their full potential in Year 11 and Year 12. A variety of lectures will be availble to choose from including:

Specialised Subject Lectures

Excelling in SACs & Exams

Preparing for the UMAT

Advanced Study Skills lectures

Preparing for Exam 2 in Mathemataical Methods (including the preparation of effective Reference Materials)

Writing A+ Prac Reports (Biology & Chemisty)

Delivering A+ English Oral Presentations

Playing the ATAR Game

North Ballarat FNC Female Football Open Training –

Enquiries: Christine McEldrew Ph: 0429 024 542

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