Newsletter P.O Box 82 Timboon 3268 Telephone: (03)5598 3381 Fax: (03)5598 3507 Email: timboon.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: http://www.timboonp12.vic.edu.au School Council President: Chris Hibburt School Captains: Chris Vogels, Stephanie Windridge, Chloe Gass, Angus Dalziel, Brittany Lindsay and Jayden Blain

TSPA President: Anne Rosolin

Date: Thursday, 24th October, 2013 Edition: 13:29

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Today we said our official good-bye to the Year 12 students. They now begin their study week followed by exams. Year 12 is a difficult year but it is also a chance to display independence, leadership and self-motivation.

Congratulation to all the Year 12 students and thank-you to the parents and teachers for supporting our students so that they could achieve the impressive goal of thirteen years of formal education. We wish you all the very best for the future.

Next week we have a big working bee happening at the lavender farm to lay irrigation pipes and weed mat (Tuesday) and plant around 800 lavender plants (Thursday). If you can support us with some free labour please call in. A helping hand would be greatly appreciated.

Thank-you to those parents who supported the fencing of the Ag plot last week. This area is really taking shape now and becoming a productive working and learning area.

If you want instant news on school events, don’t forget to visit our web page at https://www.facebook.com/TimboonP12School

If you have any concerns or issues that you wish to discuss with me please feel free to give me a call at school (5598 3381) or on (0407 345 324) Email: timboon.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au ROSALIE MOORFIELD PRINCIPAL

Calendar: October 23

rd-25

th Yr 11 Outdoor Ed

24th

Yr 12 Final Assembly 25

th VCE Music Exam

25th

Yr 12 Mystery Trip 29

th Immunisation (Sec)

29th

Yr 1/2 Local Excursion 30

th SRC P.J Day

30th

VCE English 30

th Year 10 Mock Interviews

31st

-1st Kinder Transition 31

st Year 5 Farm Safety

November 4th Curriculum Day

(no students) 5th Melbourne Cup Day

(school closed)

Congratulations to:

Regional Aths Competitors: Ben Berry won his High Jump and came 2nd in hurdles, Xavier Mungean was 8th in 1500m and Sam Lenehan came 5th in 100m heat, 4th in Long Jump.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORTS Year 12 exams – Wednesday 30

th October- Thursday

21st

November

Year 11 VCE & VCAL final day – 29th

November

Immunisations – The third round of immunisations will be on

Tuesday, 29th

of October.

Year 7 2014: The final phase of transition will take place on

Monday 9th

& Tuesday 10th

December. Further information and

timetables will be provided to students shortly.

School Captains 2014 (process) – At Timboon P-12 School students are encouraged to consider a variety of leadership positions. These roles enable students to have input and play a major role in the operation and decision-making process of our School. Students also learn organisation and enhanced public speaking skills. A total of six Captains will be elected in total to make up the senior leadership team in 2014. One boy and one girl will be selected from each house and may be selected from the Year 11 or Year 12 cohort. Some of the key duties and responsibilities to be shared between the Senior School Leadership Team are as follows:

To maintain high levels in all school activities

Be able to lead and represent views of student body

Have good communication skills and maintain good relationships with staff, students and the wider community

Leadership of house and school sporting events

Representation of student body at School Council meetings

Take an active role in School assemblies, Awards presentation Ceremonies

Work with Sports Co-ordinator to develop activities and themes

Work with the S.R.C. to develop fundraising themes

Initiate activities that will enhance student wellbeing (lunchtime bands/drama performances)

Nomination forms can be collected from the general office. Nominations close at 3:30pm Friday 1

st November. Forms to be

handed back into the office. Successful nominees will also be interviewed by Mrs Moorfield, Mr Fitzpatrick and Ms Wakefield. Interviews will begin on Wednesday 6th November.

Helping your child to cope How do you feel when you start a new job? Perhaps you’re nervous about getting there on time or worried that you won’t make any friends. Or maybe you’re concerned about the dress code or whether you’ll get along with the boss. It’s much the same for children. Starting school at Primary or Secondary level is a big change for your child and it’s normal for them to have strong feelings as they start to think about going to a new place each day, making friends, wearing a uniform and developing a relationship with their new teacher. Some common feelings children have during transition to school can include excitement, sadness, anger, anticipation, fear and anxiety. The good news is there’s a lot that parents and carers can do to help children adjust to change in the months before school starts. Here are our top tips to help children cope: Listen and talk to your child. Give your child your full attention and listen carefully to what is being said through words and body language. Gently describe what you think your child is feeling and why, which will allow you to check if you have understood what your child is feeling. Comfort your child. Sometimes a cuddle is all your child needs. Reassure your child when they’re feeling worried or unsure. You might say, “It’s a big playground but there is an area for just the little kids to play.” Prepare your child for changes. Talk positively about starting school and do activities that relate to starting school with your child, such as reading stories about change or talking with older siblings about their experiences starting school. Problem solve challenging situations using this method: identify the problem, find solutions and try them out, and check in with your child after they’ve tried the solution.

(TAP WRAP)

Big thank you to Murray Goulburn who recently donated 50

fluorescent safety vests our school. The vests feature the

Devondale logo and the TAP logo. Students will wear these vests

when they are on farm/field visits and during other TAP project.

A huge thank to Sam Dalziel (Murray Goulburn- Farmcare

facilitator).

A big thank you to the following parents who assisted the Cert II

& III Agriculture students with their practical work last Thursday

(TAP Precinct).

Paul Fowler

Gary Hibberd

Mike Morley

Stephen Bateman (Trainer)

Despite the challenging weather conditions the team

managed to strain 2 fences and swing 3 gates in an hour

and a half.

TAP into plant Science- Year 3 10th Oct to Schulz Organic Farms

with Simon & Michael Schulz & Trevor Bullen from Bullens

Wholesale Nursery

‘TAP’s On!’, Thursday 21st November. Further Information will be released shortly regarding this event

And remember: “He that would be a leader must also be a bridge”. - Welsh Proverb

SEAN FITZPATRICK ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Year 5 Vertical gardens &

Wicking box

Get into Genes 16th Oct Year 10 science

TIMBOON SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND A AND B BUILDING ARE PEANUT AND TREE NUT FREE ZONES

Congratulations to our Year 5 and 6 Premier's Reading Challenge class champions. Students in Year 5 and 6 took personal responsibility for their reading and recording during the challenge. A fantastic effort, well done to all in Year 5 and 6. JENNY EVANS

Regional Athletics Ben Berry, Zavier Mungean and Sam Lenehan travelled to Ballarat last Friday, to compete at the Primary Regional Athletic Championships. The boys represented our school well on the day and should be very proud of their efforts. Ben jumped very well and was the winner of the high jump, while also finishing 2

nd in his hurdles event. Ben has now qualified for the State

Championships in both of these events. Zavier put a lot of effort into his 1500m run and finished in 8

th place. Sam also competed very

well on the day, finishing 4th

in long jump and 5

th in his 100m

sprint heat. Congratulations boys! Matt Haugh P-6 Sports Coordinator

House Mascots We have had some excellent ideas for our house mascots. Now comes the tough decision of what to have and for this we are asking for student, parent and community input. Later this week all our entries will be put on boards in the Library area. Feel free to have a look and then cast a vote for your favourite. Voting boxes for each house will be located nearby. See below for just a couple of the ideas that have been submitted.

Thank-you On the 16

th – 18

th August some very dedicated students and

teachers from our school participated in the 40 hour famine. Participants could choose to nominate what they went without for 40 hours but many chose to do the traditional option of going without food. Due to these people’s wonderful efforts we raised over $1600 for World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine. Thank-you to: Caitlyn Ayres, Casey Bellis, Ricky Bellis, Kayla Bonner, Ciara Fitzpatrick, Aimee Hose, Molly Hibberd, Chelsea Matthews, Emily Morden, Brooke Quarrel, Tain Selten and Jorji Woods who all raised amounts up to $100. An amazing well done to: Matthew Atherton, Chloe Buck, Marc Graesser, Rochelle Nagel, Thomas Picone and Shanae Webber who raised over $100 each.

CRAZY DAY

Wednesday 30th October

SRC Rebound Wall Fundraiser

Gold Coin Donation

CANTEEN NEWS

CANTEEN ROSTER WEEK 4 (28

th Oct – 1

st November)

Mon 28th

Jane Hammer Volunteer Required Tues 29

th Julie Gass Wendy Gillies

Wed 30th

Katie Millard Thurs 31

st Sarah Cumming Jenny Inglis

Fri 1st

Sharon Cotton Judy Walsh (12:00 – 2:00pm – Volunteer Required)

WEEK 5 (4th

– 8th

November) Mon 4

th Cherie Mungean Volunteer Required

Tues 5th

MELBOURNE CUP Wed 6

th Judy Walsh Susan Van Rijthoven

Thurs 7th

Naomi Lewis Glenda Gardner Fri 8

th Bronwyn Lenehan Volunteer Required

(12:00 – 2:00pm – Fiona McDonald)

SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SALE

The next second-hand uniform sale will be held on Friday, 8

th November, 2013 (1:00pm 1:50pm in the SEU building.)

For enquiries please call Katrina, 5598 3443.

PARENT CLUB NEWS TSPA PARENTS SAY Love to hear from you! Name: ______________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________

CAREERS NEWS WEEK 3 TERM 4 2013

YEAR 12 CHANGE OF PREFERENCE PERIOD – After you obtain your results on Monday 16 December, there is a period when you can change your VTAC preferences. You may have changed your mind, or done better (or not as well) as expected. It is a good idea to review your preferences at this stage, up till 12 noon on Monday 23 December. Universities and TAFEs offer assistance to Year 12’s at this time.

Australian Catholic University – Hotline: 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228); Info. Expo: 3-7pm, Tues 17 Dec (Melb), 6-7.30pm, Wed 18 (Ballarat)

Box Hill Institute – Change of Preference Evening: Wed 18 December; Hotline: 1300 BOX HILL or Andrea on 9286 9553

Charles Sturt University - Call 1800 334 733

Chisholm: Call 1300 CHISHOLM

Deakin University – COP Hotline: 1300 DEGREE; Info evenings: Burwood 5-7pm, 17 Dec; Geelong Waterfront campus, 5-7pm, 18 Dec; www.deakin.edu.au/preference

Holmesglen Institute: Hotline: 9564 2720; COP Event: 4-7pm, Wed 18 December

Kangan: Call 13 TAFE

La Trobe University – Change of Preference Advisory Day, 11am-2pm, 18 December (Melbourne and Bendigo); Hotline: 1300 362 203; www.latrobe.edu.au/choices

Monash University: Change of Preference Expo, 3-7pm, Building H, 900 Dandenong Rd, Caulfield; Hotline: 1800 MONASH (1800 666 874), or see www.monash.edu/cop

NMIT – Hotline: 9269 1200

RMIT University/TAFE – Info line: 9925 2260; COP Expo: 11am-3pm, Wed 18 Dec, Swanston Academic Building, Building 80, 445 Swanston St, Melbourne; visit Info Corner, Cnr Swanston and La Trobe Sts, Melbourne; info www.rmit.edu.au/cop

Swinburne University/TAFE - Hotline 1300 275 794 (1300 ASK SWIN); 10am-4pm, 18 December: one-on-one interviews in ATC building (no appointment needed); appointments can be made on line for other days

University of Ballarat (Federation Uni) – Info Day, 11am-3pm, Wed 18, Ballarat and Gippsland

University of Melbourne: Course Information Day, 10am-2.30pm, Wed 18 December; see www.cop.unimelb.edu.au/2013 or Hotline: 13 MELB (13 6352) or 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au, or visit the Information Centre, Gate 3, Swanston St, Melbourne

Victoria University/TAFE – Course Advice appointments – 1-6pm, 16-20 Dec; Change of Preference Expo: 3-7pm, Tues 17 Dec (Footscray); Hotline: 1300 VIC UNI (1300 842 864)

William Angliss Institute – Experience Angliss Day; 2-5pm, 18 December

INTERESTED IN AGRICULTURE AND/OR SCIENCE? Are you passionate about agriculture, and want to undertake tertiary study in this area? Would you like to experience University of New England (NSW) life, and see the opportunities that the UNE School of Environmental and Rural Science can provide? Then, UNE’s GENERATION 2050 is for you. 100 passionate agriculture students from around Australia will be chosen to take part in UNE’s inaugural Generation2050: Project Feed the World conference. When: Sun 1 – Wed 4 December 2013; Where: UNE, Armidale, NSW; Cost: Free (residential college, meals, etc); Travel: UNE will subsidise this according to the distance travelled; Info: www.generation2050.com.au. DID YOU KNOW? Many TAFE Institutes have articulation arrangements with universities. For example, upon completion of the Box Hill Institute’s Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology, students will receive 18 months credit and so can enrol into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at Deakin University. This course also leads to further study at other higher educational organisations. Similar arrangements apply to many other TAFE diplomas. Deakin Warrnambool also has this arrangement with SW TAFE, especially in the Health and Tourism areas. CHECK OUT WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE – Interested in a career in foods, tourism, hospitality or events? You might wish to book an appointment with a Future Students representative for a tour of facilities, and to learn about programs and applications. Contact: Andrew Plisi on 9606 2480, andrewpl@angliss.edu.au or Alex Lloyd on 9606 2444, alexl@angliss.edu.au. MONASH UNIVERSITY NEWS –

Federation University Australia held its official media launch on 1 October. The new university amalgamates the University of Ballarat and Monash University’s Gippsland campus, and begins operations from 1 January, 2014. VTAC applicants who have

included at least one University of Ballarat and/or Monash University Gippsland campus in their preferences are advised that these preferences will be for Federation University Australia, with the VTAC codes and university name automatically updated on their preference list. With the exception of the Graduate Entry Medicine and Surgery degree, Monash University will no longer assess or make offers for Gippsland courses, however, applicants who received an offer this year and deferred for 2013 will be able to enrol as a Monash student at Gippsland (some exceptions). Info: ph 5122 6767; see www.federation.edu.au.

NEW ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE ENTRY MBBS (MEDICINE/SURGERY) – From 2014 there will be amendments to entry requirements for this course. If interested in pathway options to MBBS, register on www.med.monash.edu.au/medical/gippsland/mbbs-pathways.html to be kept up to date with the latest information. Details will be published on this website as they become available.

PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES – Students who do not meet the entry requirements to enter the Bachelor of Pharmacy direct from Year 12 can enter the program at third year as graduates of science-based degrees. This new entry point means that graduates wanting to become pharmacists will no longer need to commence their studies at first-year level and will qualify for their pharmacy degree in just two years. Those eligible: have successfully completed an approved degree with a 70%+ GPA in the following disciplines: pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, biomedical science, biomedicine, chemical engineering and science (conditions apply). A six-week summer bridging program will be required. Information: www.monash.edu/pharm/future/courses/grad-pharmacy/index.html

SCIENCE EXPERIENCE AT RMIT – This is a 3-day hands-on activities program for those entering Year 10 in 2014. Go behind the scenes in the world of science and technology. When: 21-23 Jan, 2014; Cost: $115; Registration: www.rmit.edu.au/scienceexperience; Info: Sarah, ph 9925 9570. NEW NUCLEAR MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIPS – The Dept of Health (Victoria) is offering scholarships of $10,000 for five nuclear medicine students in RMIT’s B. Applied Science (Medical Radiations) for 2014, 2015, and 2016 intakes. Info: evan.read@rmit.edu.au; www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIPS – NECA (National Electrical and Communications Association) Victoria has partnered with E-Oz Energy Skills Australia to provide industry with access to quality apprentices. You can undertake the Energise Oz readiness Assessment free of charge, and if you meet the requirements, your details will be sent to NECA members in Victoria for employment selection. To sit the Readiness Assessment, select the NECA Pre-selection session at: http://www.energiseoz.com.au/index.php/apprentice/register. Drew Deppeler 55983381

FOR SALE Mrs Moorfield’s white Mazda 3 hatchback. 24,000 Klms on the clock. Son is heading to England to live and she has inherited his Mazda 5. The vehicle has mags, full service history, still has some Mazda warranty. Available for viewing in the school car park. Ring 0409198150 and speak to Colin Moorfield if interested. ________________________________ Graphics Calculator for year 11 General Maths and yr12 further maths. $25 PHONE: 0498 320 149 _____________________________ English units 1 & 2 and units 3 & 4 novels, DVS, Insight yr 12 Physical Education VCE units 3 & 4 - 5th Edition Peak performance units 3 & 4 Yr 11 English Skills Cambridge VCE Health & Human Development units 3 & 4 Standard General Mathematics – Maths Quest 11 All books and DVD $5 - $15 More information call Leanne 0448 685 421 (AH) ___________________________

WANTED PLEASE – Farmhouse with acreage in Cooriemungle, Princetown or Port Campbell area. PHONE: 0457 977 617 after 7:00pm FLAT TO RENT IN TIMBOON Fully furnished one bedroom flat Excellent condition. Power and water paid for overnight. Short or long term stay PHONE: 5598 3864 or 0407 044 889

Kennedy Creek Music Festival October 26

th - 27

th

Tickets presale only Single $50 - $100 Family.

For Ticketing and more info go to facebook Kennedys Creek Music Fest

MILO Cricket- TIMBOON

For boys and girls from grades prep to six. Format- Children will be in groups.

Younger grades concentrating on having a go

Older grades participating in game like activities

When: Saturday from 10 am to 11 am Where: Timboon Recreation Reserve Starting: Saturday November 2

nd 2013

Finishing: Saturday December 14th

2013 Cost: $65.00 (family discount-1

st child full price, every child

after $10.00 discount) Please wear a hat! Registrations and payment will be at the first session, with packs to be handed out at the second session. If you have any queries or are unable to make the registration session please call Sandi Brown on 0418 722 723. We look forward seeing you there!

URGENTLY NEEDED Could any kids who still have basketball tops at home from last

season (including squad tops) please return them SAP as we desperately need them for our current season.

They can be left at the Sporting Complex, with Terrianne Stansfield at the Kinder or give them to Emily Finch at school

- many thanks

TSPA COOK BOOK FUNDRAISER

ORDER FORM ($25 for one / $40 for two)

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Price list for multiple books 1 book = $25, 2 books = $40, 3 books = $65, 4 books = $80, 5 books =$105, 6 books = $120, 7 books = $145, 8 books = $160, 9 books = $185, 10 books = $200

PLEASE TICK PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD

CASH…………………………. CHEQUE……………………. (PAYABLE TO TIMBOON P-12 SCHOOL) AMOUNT PAID $

Private Piano Lessons will be commencing in Term 4, with lessons planned to be run during school hours at the SEU

building. Enquires please ring Marie McKenzie on 5598 6363 or 0407 347 740

ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL Did you realize that it’s Government funded and sessions are

FREE???? The Active After School program has commenced with a

fantastic turn out of children for week 1. Children need to be enrolled through the office by completing

the form below. We are now meeting in room A1. Parents can collect children

from there. Sessions finish at 4.40pm. Tuesday – Soccer

Thursday – Athletics If you child has an allergy please let us know.

Camp Cooriemungle on 5598 7254 or 0409 019 342

ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL

The Active After School program for term 4 will commence on

Wednesdays and Fridays from the 15th

October until the end of

term.

Children will meet at the shaded area between A & B Buildings

at 3.30pm.

The program will run until 4.45pm.

Tuesday – Soccer

Thursday – Athletics

To be a part of the Active After School Program please return

the form below to the school office.

If you have any questions regarding active after school don’t

hesitate to contact us at

Camp Cooriemungle on 5598 7254 or 0409 019 342

Active After School Co-ordinator.

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ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL Childs Name _________________________________________ Class at school ________________________________________ Parents Name ________________________________________ Contact Number ______________________________________ Emergency Contact no. ______________________ Please circle the day your child will be attending the program. Tuesday Thursday

Timboon and Port Campbell Playgroups Shopping Bus to Melbourne

Saturday 16th November 2013 Pick up Port Campbell Tennis Courts @ 7:00am and

Timboon Hall @ 7:20am – Returning 7:00pm. Stops include COSKO, Harbour Town, Southwarf DFO

$35 per person Contact Belinda Doolan 0447 364 353

Balance Due