30th August, 2016 Reflection Christ our Morning Star O Christ, our Morning Star, Splendour of Light Eternal, shining with the glory of the rainbow, come and waken us from the greyness of our apathy, and renew in us your gift of hope. Amen.
Dear Parents and Students, I recently attended a PD session at CRC Caroline Springs with Dr George Otero on Family School Partnerships (FSP). The focus was on the development of partnerships between schools, families and communities by personalising learning, connecting parents and the community and extending learning opportunities. Attending the session with me were Rob Blackley, Narelle Layton, Kerrie Ann Matthews and Shaun Coates as members of the Leadership team, plus Elise Nowak who is doing her Masters study in this area. Elise has been surveying students and parents in Years 10 and 11 to find out more about the various connections between school and family, with a particular focus on student learning. If you would like to know more have a look at George’s website http://relationalearning.com/ or email Elise at school – enovak@crcmelton.com.au Congratulations to Mitchell Wills, 12 Dominic, who has been appointed as Male Captain for the Victorian School Sports Swimming Team. The National competition begins on the 15th September. Good luck Mitch! School Improvement Surveys 2016 - Have your say We are seeking your participation in school improvement surveys to help shape the ongoing improvement of our school for the students in our care. A very big thank you to the 12 parents who have completed the survey. We still require another 20 parents to complete the survey. If you are willing to complete the survey please email: kmatthews@crcmelton.com.au Our School Improvement Report is an invaluable resource in our ongoing pursuit of improvement. This helps us to identify what is going well and not so well and the ways in which we can improve and further develop our school. We would therefore greatly appreciate your continued support by completing the survey this year. Re-enrolment Reminder A reminder to parents that a response for re-enrolment is due by this Friday, 2nd September. Re-enrolment was sent via CareMonkey. Mark Sheehan Principal
Parents & Friends There will be a Parents & Friends meeting tomorrow night Wednesday 31st August at 7.30pm.
From the Deputy Principal (Staff)
2017 Subject Selections Year 8 2017 elective selections are due tomorrow, August 31. The WebPreference receipt and selection guide needs to be submitted to their Homeroom Tutor. Current Year 10 and Year 11 students will be given their initial allocations next week. Year 10 2017 subject selections are now closed. Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews will take place from 4.00pm on Thursday, September 15 and during the day on September 16 (last day of term). Please note that the last day of Term 3 will therefore have no classes operating. Term 3 Interim Reports will be available next week. Interview bookings will open on Tuesday, September 6 and information on access to these will be in next week’s newsletter. Year 10 Vincit Work Experience Year 10 Vincit students will be on work experience during the last week of term (September 12 - 16). John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff) From the Deputy Principal (Students) Whitten Project Two Year 10 students, Boden Mugridge and Madeleine Rizzo have been involved, with the City of Melton and the Western Bulldogs, in the organisation and promotion of the Walk the West day on 3 September 10am-1pm . The walk begins at Melton Youth Services. It requires a gold coin donation to participate with the funds being used to support young people suffering with mental illness. You don't have to be a bulldogs supporter to be involved. Rob Blackley Deputy Principal (Students) Parent help needed This year we introduced Certificate II in Allied Health Assistance and the course is going very well. However, each student is expected to do a one week work placement per year in the health industry. We are seeking help from parents who may have contacts in the health services and may be able to take one of our students for a one week placement. The course’s focus is very broad and can include such employment as physio, pharmacy, aged care, podiatry, x-ray or medical. To help them fit into the workplace, all students will already have completed TAFE modules focusing on infection control and communication. If you are able to help or have some ideas that I can follow up please contact me by email: mmcgonegal@crcmelton.com.au
Michael McGonegal
Showcase 2016
The theme for Showcase 2016 is “Crème de la creme”. Music Performances include the always impressive Ensemble, the Year 12 VET Music class: a Psychedelic Rock band, Jazz Trio: the “Sax Pistols”, Contemporary Duo: Brandon & Sophia, Classic Rock Duo: Tahlia & Joel, Acoustic Duo: Tylah & Alison, Music Theatre Solo: Julie, Modern Solo: Brittney, Contemporary Solos: Jack & Jacinta. Dance Performances include the newly formed Junior Dance Group and Elite Dance Groups. Tickets for Thursday 6th October and Friday 7th October are $15 for adults & $10 for children. Show commences at 7pm sharp. Please note that tickets also include finger food provided by the Year 10 Hospitality class. Tickets are on sale now. They will only be available via the TryBooking website. There will be no tickets available at the door. Tickets are available through the TryBooking website. Make sure you book group tickets early to ensure you are all seated together.
For bookings go to: https://www.trybooking.com/MSQS and https://www.trybooking.com/223514
Uniform
Calendar 2016
2016
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August
August
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Year 9 & 10 Drama Excursion Year 7 2017 Academic testing - 4.15pm P & F meeting - 7.30pm
Wednesday 31st 1.00pm - 2.00pm D. Vasjuta September
September 1st 2nd 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 12th 13th 14th 15th
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VET Sport & Rec First Aid training day Year 7 LOTE Day Year 9 MASP Excursion SACCSS Tennis Apprenticeship Taster Day Vincit Excursion Year 9 Premier League Semi Final Year 7 MASP Excursion Year 7 China Expo VET Music Night (Year 11) Vincit Excursion VET Music Night (Year 12) Vincit Work Experience Vincit Work Experience Vincit Excursion Year 9 Premier League Vincit Work Experience CRC Melton Sports Awards Night Year 10 History Excursion Vincit Work Experience VET Allied Health Excursion Year 8 Premier League Round 1 Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews Vincit Work Experience Term 3 ends - No classes Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews
Homework Club Homework Club will run every Wednesday from 20th July from 3.30pm to 4.30pm until Wednesday 7th September in the Library .
Wednesday 7th S De Courcy
6.30pm - 7.30pm G. Thiele
Wednesday 14th 1.00pm - 2.00pm A. Vranesic Term 4 October Monday 3rd
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Wednesday 5th L. Vella
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Monday 10th
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Wednesday 12th 1.00pm - 2.00pm C. Sicily K. Vella
Mass Times Parish of Melton Parish Priest : Fr Michael Moody Assistant Priest: Fr Geoffrey Mcilroy Weekend Mass times: St Catherine of Siena Church Bulmans Rd, Melton West Saturday: 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am & 11.00am St Dominic’s Church Sunday: 5.00pm St Bernard’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr Brian Glasheen Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.00am
St Anthony’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr Fabian Smith Assistant Priest: Fr John Paul Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.30am