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TERM 2 : ISSUE 3 FRIDAY 31 MAY, 2019
Newsletter BORONIA K-12 COLLEGE
T (03) 9760 4900 | E [email protected] |
In this issue... Principal’s Report
Assistant Principals’ Report
Journey Tracks
VCAL
Primary Cross Country
YAKULT Excursion
Student of the Week
And much more...
Important dates... 4 JUNE KNOX DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY
7 JUNE MUSIC AND THEATRE
RESTAURANT EXTRAVAGANZA
10 JUNE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
11 JUNE YEAR 5/6 WINTER SPORTS
ROUND ROBIN
18 JUNE PRIMARY EASTERN METRO
REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY
See page 7 for more important dates
Boronia K-12 College : Proudly Learning Together
Maths Challenge Our Year 7 to 9 students did a great job facilitating our
Primary Maths Challenge
Meagan Cook Principal’s Report
The last fortnight has been a busy time at Boronia
K-12 College.
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting a meeting of
the Outer East Secondary Principals. Our purpose was
to look at how data is being utilised to improve
outcomes for all students. I had the opportunity to
speak to the group about the work that we have been
doing at Boronia K-12 College. I received a lot of
positive feedback about our school and work.
Specifically, Principals were impressed by the learning
environments that we have created for students, our
Instructional Model and Learning Culture. It made me
feel very proud of the work that we have achieved
across the last two years.
We hosted the School for Student Leadership (Gnurad
-Gundidj Campus) Information Night. Welcoming
students, parents and staff from Box Hill High School,
Doncaster Secondary College, Monbulk College, and
Wheelers Hill Secondary College to join our families
and students in finding out more about the adventure
that they will embark on in term 3. Three of our Year 9
students (Ash, Cambeul and Jacob) will all be attending
the School for Student Leadership (Gnurad-Gundidj
Campus) in Term 3. We look forward to seeing them
develop and grow during their time at the campus and
can’t wait to visit them and see the school in action.
Our Senior School Students and families met to
discuss our upcoming Central Australia Tour. It has
been a long time since the College has run this camp
and we look forward to sending 50 students off, in just
three short weeks, to explore all that Central Australia
has on offer. This tour will run again in 2021.
Boronia K-12 Staff continue their active involvement in
working across the Knox Network, participating in the
Leading Literacy Program, Network writing moderation
and Leading the Strengthening Transitions work with
our Early Childhood colleagues and Foundation staff.
This week I attended the Destinations Concert at
Hamer Hall. Approximately 800 students from 51
schools across the North Eastern Victoria
Region performed on stage. They performed in a
variety of individual school and combined music
ensembles including massed concert bands, string
orchestra, stage band and the renowned massed
choir. Boronia K-12 College had 8 talented students
participate in this event:
Year 7: Suesana
Year 8: Sarah , Emma and Viona,
Year 10: Ariana and Karl
Year 11: Hannah and Amy
I congratulate them, and our teachers, for their
dedication and participation in this event. Seeing our
students perform on such a big stage, showcasing
their incredible talent and that of our school and
music program was a proud moment.
On Wednesday 29 May we will hosted an Epic Hands
on Maths Challenge Day in conjunction with THINK
SQUARE https://thinksquare.com.au/ for selected
students in Years 4 and 5. The event brought together
112 students from 8 Primary Schools. Students
worked in teams and collaborated on a range of
mathematical challenges that saw them drawing not
EPIC Maths Challenge
NEVR CONCERT - Destinations
continued... Principal’s Report
only on their mathematical knowledge but also on
their creativity, curiosity and collaboration. I would like
to thank all of the Primary Schools that got involved
and our Year7-9 students that acted as table facilita-
tors, guiding the conversations and assisting with ad-
vice and ideas to get the most out of each student on
the table.
At the end of next week, I will be taking some Long
Service Leave and doing some overseas travel. During
this time Mr Matthew Scammell will be Acting Principal
of the College. He will continue to be supported by our
Assistant Principals, Ms Kathryn Middleton, Ms
Adrienne Tanner and the Junior School Leadership
team of Ms Cassie Wright and Ms Mel Hancock. I know
that during my absence the school will be in safe
hands
Meagan Cook
Principal
Acting Principal – Mr Matthew Scammell
Assistant Principal’s Report
Adrienne Tanner As I write this article I am always amazed by the en-
ergy that a school generates. This Wednesday, Jour-
ney Tracks was happening in the Conference Room, a
Foundation Open morning in the F-2 Building and the
Primary Maths Challenge was being hosted in the Per-
forming Arts Centre. These events generate so much
enthusiasm and positivity across the school communi-
ty and allow us to reveal to the wider community
the many opportunities available to our students.
Wednesday was a great day for the school.
For the past five weeks, a group of 17 Koorie students
have been involved in a program that builds Cultural
identity in our students. The program is called
‘Journey Tracks’
The program works with students in a strengths based
way to create a sense of belonging and identity within
the school, family and Community. It promotes
Cultural safety in the school and helps empower them
to identify and feel comfortable and proud to express
their Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander heritage. The
program also aims to decrease racism and barriers
within our school and create a platform for
reconciliation.
We hope to achieve the following outcomes from this
program:
Student’s to feel an increased connection to
their Culture and pride in expressing their
heritage.
Teachers report an increase in a students
confidence and self-esteem in their classes.
Students to feel empowered to share their
Cultural knowledge with their teachers and
peers.
Students lead Acknowledgement of Country at
school events.
Over the past five weeks the students have learnt
about identity (Getting to know their mob), Role
models and Leaders, Dance and Music and History,
Knowledge and Cultural events. This week was
particularly important because it was Reconciliation
Week. The students examined what this meant and
watched the following video clip: “Grounded in Truth”.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?
q=reconciliation+week+2019&view=detail&mid=64605D5D68
55060DB89964605D5D6855060DB899&FORM=VIRE
Journey Tracks
Assistant Principal’s Report
continued... Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships
between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and
non-indigenous peoples for the benefit of all Australians.
Our students expressed their desire for Reconciliation
in Australia during this week’s session.
We have been approved for a Grant from Knox Youth
Services that will enable the students to complete a
Project that will increase cultural inclusion within the
community. The students will soon decide on their
Project and begin the work during Term 3.
Working alongside Vanessa Murdoch, Angela
Thurton and our students has been a real privilege
this term.
We also continue to seek opportunities that build our
Wellbeing Team. Last week Maddie Stamatoiu from
Uniting joined our Team to provide even further support
for our families.
Adrienne Tanner
Assistant Principal—Wellbeing
An Introduction to Maddie:
Hi, my name is Maddie. I am an Integrated Family
Services Caseworker at Uniting Connections in Croydon.
I am a part of the Family Services in Schools Pilot
Project. I am based at Boronia K -12 College on
Thursday and Friday during the school term. I am
available to support the school community and parents
with any concerns you have around family support
options. The aim of the Family Services in Schools
Project is for me to support families who might be
experiencing difficulties that might be impacting on
parenting and family life.
I can meet with parents who may need some advice,
support or assistance with linking in with other
community supports services. Please feel free to make
an appointment with me to meet during the day
including school pick up and drop off. I can also have a
chat with you over the phone if you would prefer.
You can find me in the GP’s office located nearby re-
ception, or speak with a member of the Wellbeing and
Inclusion Team about my role. Thank you.
Madelaine Stamatoiu
Caseworker
Integrated Family Services
…to inspire people, enliven communities and con-
front injustice.
What’s On VCAL 2020
VCAL Intermediate and Senior students are currently working in the garden beds behind the Senior School. We
are working to clear this area and undertake some routine maintenance in order for the area to be used more
effectively. Students are ticking off outcomes for Work Related Skills and Numeracy through working together as
a team and designing uses for this garden.
What’s On CONTINUED...
VCAL 2020 Applications
Students considering a VCAL Pathway for 2020 (Both VCAL Intermediate and VCAL Senior) need to see Ms Case
in the Careers Centre to obtain an application form, as soon as possible. Students need to complete and return
the application forms by 9am June 21st 2019.
Applications received after this time may not be considered. Interviews for all applicants will be held in weeks 1
and 2 of Term 3. More information about the VCAL 2020 program can be found on compass, including the
slides from the information evening.
Work Experience and School Based-Apprenticeships/Traineeships (SBAT)
A number of students are looking for Work Experience in 2019 to ascertain which industry they would like to
undertake an SBAT in for 2020. If you are able to host a work experience student for 1 week in Term 3 please
contact Carlie Case in Careers. Students who undertake work experience are able to undertake up to 10 days
per term and are paid as per the DEECD Guidelines of $5 per day and are able to gain valuable insight into the
world of work.
School Based Apprentices and Trainees are employed by a business and undertake the first year of their
apprenticeship/traineeship over the duration of 2 years (their Year 11 and 12). They work 1 – 2 days per week as
well as undertaking their trade school/vocational training. As per DEECD guidelines, the students must:
Be 15 years of age
Be employed as an apprentice/trainee
Undertake 13 hours of work (seven hours of paid employment a week and at least 6 hours of training per
week)
If this is something you would like more information about, please contact Carlie Case in Careers on 9760 4900
DATE EVENT
28 June Last Day of Term 2
3 July Central Australia Trip Returns
15 July First Day Term 3
20 July Trivia Night—Glitz and Glamour
26 July Toastie and PJ Day
29—30 July Year 9 Your Future @ Work Day
7 August “I Can” Student Presentation Session
9 August Year 5/6 Hoop Time Competition
19 August Book Week
22 August Year 5/6 Summer Sports
Round Robin
26 August Grade 5/6 Camp Departs
28 August Grade 5/6 Camp Returns
29 August Fathers Day Stall
30 August Lamont Book Fair
11 September Art Show
20 September Last Day of Term 3
7 October First Day Term 4
20 December Last Day of School
DATE EVENT
4 June Knox Division Cross Country
Carnival
6 June Year 10 Vs Year 11 basketball
7 June F—6 Footy Clinics
Music and Theatre
Restaurant Extravaganza
10 June Queens Birthday—School Closed
11 June Year 5/6 Winter Sports
Round Robin
12 June Secondary Exam Period begins
“I Can” Parent Info Night
18 June Primary Eastern Metro
Regional Cross Country
19 June Secondary Exam Period Concludes
20 June Foundation Games Afternoon
21 June Year 5 & 6 Division Girl Football
24 June Central Australia Trip Departs
26 June Year 5 & 6 Winter Sports
Round Robin
College Calendar
Important Dates
** Please note:: The K-6 Disco has been postponed, a new
date will be confirmed shortly.
YAKULT EXCURSION Year 12
On Friday 24 May, the Unit 3&4 Business Management students conducted an insightful excursion to the
Yakult manufacturing plant in Dandenong. At this point in the year, we are studying Business Operations.
where we look at how business turns raw materials into a customer ready product.
We took great interest in the tour of the factory, moving through the various stages of production. Taking in a
visual representation of the processes and technology covered in class time.
We had the privilege to look at how Yakult produce their recyclable bottles on large scale machines and how
the plant was designed to be as efficient as possible, whilst also remaining environmentally friendly.
We also gained a real-life example of how businesses improve their corporate social responsibility, finding out
that Yakult are researching how they can reduce their environmental impact through the phasing out of their
original plastic straws. As well as understanding how Yakult’s international quality standard is maintained and
managed through their 200 plus quality control systems.
This excursion gave the students a vastly greater understanding of how businesses manage their materials
and transform them into final products, covering the use of conveyer belts, computerised designing,
automation, and vigorous quality control and assurance checks.
Charlie
My time at the Yakult factory was very interesting as well as informative. I learnt that Yakult contains at least
6.5 billion live lactobacillus casei shirota strain which helps to maintain the balance between other beneficial
and potentially harmful bacteria. This trip turned me into a fan of Yakult and its benefits. Daniel
A snapshot of
CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to the 55 students who
represented Boronia K-12 College in the
Primary Scoresby District Cross Country
Carnival at Knox Athletics Track last Friday.
A cold, wet and windy day didn’t phase our
little guns who gave their absolute all in their
2km or 3km race. All students finished the
gruelling race puffing but always with a
smile, contributing to a total team score of
605 points!
Congratulations to the 5 students who
finished in the top 10 of the district and
qualified for the Knox Division Cross Country
Carnival to be held at Knox Athletics Track
next Tuesday, 4 May.
A snapshot of
CROSS COUNTRY CONTINUED...
A snapshot of
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Students of the week for
Week 5
Teachers were looking for students who
are ‘balanced.’ These students understand
the importance of intellectual, physical and
emotional balance to achieve personal
wellbeing for themselves and others. The
winners were: Lacey, Aurora, Summer,
Matilda, Dylan, Penny, Emersyn, Thomas,
Rohan, Mia, Ailish and Makayla.
WEEK 5 Specialist Awards:
ART – Noah
PE – Levi
SPANISH – Caleb
Environmental Awards:
James and Caleb were presented these awards for
demonstrating care and concern for our school.
A snapshot of
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Students of the week for Week 6
Teachers were looking for students who are
great ‘communicators.’ These are students who
understand and express ideas and information
confidently and creatively in more than one
language and in a variety of modes of
communication. They work effectively and
willingly in collaboration with others.
The winners were: Roy, Declan, Berry, Ava, Evie,
Mia, Cruz, Mia, Isabel, Kaden, Lachlan and Dom
Jump Rope for Heart
The Year 3/4 students took in relation to their Central Idea ‘the effective interactions between how human body
systems contribute to health and survival.’ They participated in Jump Rope for Heart, raising $1140.83 for a heart
disease. They celebrated the culmination of this central idea with an Open Morning where they performed
skipping routines for their parents.
Fundraisers were: Cailey, Myra, Aine, Maddi, Michael, Liam, Evie, Shantarah, Lacey, Thomas, Cooper and Josh.
What’s On
WELLBEING
The Wellbeing team consists of
Adrienne Tanner, Assistant Principal of
Wellbeing and Inclusion
Nicole Costa, Student Wellbeing
Co-ordinator
James Latu, Youth Worker (Tuesdays and
Thursdays)
Deborah Ellis, Adolescent Health Nurse
(Monday and Thursdays)
We will be welcoming two placement students
studying a Masters of Counselling at Monash
University. Aaron and Louis will be here Monday’s and
Fridays and be involved in groups, classrooms and
individual as supports for our students. If we identify
that your child may benefit from speaking to one of
our placement students, a consent form will be sent
home for you to sign. If you have any questions,
please don’t hesitate to speak to one of the wellbeing
team members.
As a team we have been working on making wellbeing
services much more accessible and creating a wellbe-
ing culture that is inclusive and supportive.
Anxiety
Struggles with social relationships
Emotional regulation (e.g. anger)
Engagement with education (e.g. difficulty
getting your child motivated to come to school)
Family concerns (e.g. family breakdown)
Depression
Severe anxiety
Anger management issues
Bereavement
Drug and alcohol concerns
If you hold any of the above concerns, the wellbeing
team are here to support you and your child get the
appropriate assistance by linking you in with external
agencies.
Here is a quick reminder of the services and supports
the wellbeing team can offer:
Counselling (short term)
Doctors in Secondary School’s Program at
school on Monday
Yarra Valley Psychology at school on Tuesday
mornings and all day Wednesday
(Start Date TBC)
Student Support Services Officers (Educational
Psychologist, Speech Therapist and Social
Worker)
Support for students that may be disengaged or
at risk of disengagement from education
Support for families with students with
disabilities
Supporting our Koori students
Breakfast Club each morning from 8:20am –
8:50am in the Performing Arts Centre
State School’s Relief for families eligible to
receive uniform assistance
Who is the wellbeing team and
what do we do?
What type of issues can wellbeing
help your child with?
What if my child has the following
issues?
What’s On
WELLBEING
Wellbeing based programs that support our
students with issues such as self-esteem,
friendship issues and emotional regulation
Working actively with our students to workshop
ideas and plans around bullying and mental
health concerns
.
It is best to raise the issue with your child’s classroom
or homeroom teacher and they will pass this
information onto sub-school leaders for a member of
the wellbeing team to begin the process of setting up
supports for your child at school or in the community
Who do I contact if I have concerns
about my child’s wellbeing?
