26th February, 2013 Reflection There is a Time for Everything For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal, a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace. All God of the seasons, you believe in us, you enrich us, you entrust us with the freedom to choose life. For all this we are grateful. Amen
Year 12, 2012 Academic Awards It was pleasing to see the high achievers from last year return to the College for our Academic Awards ceremony last week. College Dux for 2012 was Brad Cottam achieving an ATAR score of 89.85. Brad’s subjects last year were English, Physical Education, Mathematical Methods, Physics, Business Management and Further Mathematics. Brad will be studying Engineering - Civil Infrastructure/ Management at RMIT this year. Congratulations to Brad and all the Award winners. Good luck for 2013. A special thanks to the parents of our Award winners for their support on the day. School attendance and punctuality I would like to raise awareness amongst our families that students need to be present at school at 8.40am each morning. A successful day at school starts with students being here 'ready to learn', well prepared with a good night's sleep and adequate nutrition. Penalties may need to increase if the current pattern of student lateness prevails. In regard to attendance it beggars belief that a VCE student will be given permission to be away from school to: 1. Attend a concert such as Soundwave 2. Attend an event such as the Grand Prix 3. Prepare for a Debutante Ball or a social function VCE Classes run for only 79 days in Semester One and students cannot afford to miss one day for events such as listed above. The review process for VCE students who are absent when SACs are scheduled may need to be strengthened . Eg. Resitting SACs on Curriculum days or Saturday mornings.
Year 12, 2012 BBQ The class of 2012 will be back again this Wednesday at 6pm for a BBQ organised by Mrs Gauci and Mr Blackley. We look forward to seeing as many former students as possible. Working bee I call on all families to participate in the upcoming Working Bee this weekend. We have many new buildings, but the surrounds of each need some “Green TLC”- like a new housing estate! So come along, roll up your sleeves and help us make your kids school an even better environment. Parents and Friends Our first meeting for 2013 is being held this Wednesday night at 7.30pm in the conference room. All parents welcome, especially those new to the school. Swimming Carnival The College Swimming Carnival takes place this Thursday, February 28 at Melton Waves. All Year 7 – 12 students are expected to attend and where possible participate in events on the day. Presently, the weather forecast for the day is suitable but it will be reviewed on Wednesday at 3pm. If the Carnival needs to be cancelled due to safety reasons, a normal school day will run. A notice will go out to all students and a SMS will be sent home to all parents. If you do not receive notification then the Carnival will proceed as normal. Mark Sheehan Principal