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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT IVANHOE GRAMMAR SCHOOL With our leading co-educational approach through to our exciting and diverse curriculum at every stage of your child’s development, Ivanhoe can make a difference to your child’s learning and self confidence. Our commitment is to offer choice and opportunity to all of our students within a truly global environment. Come and take a closer look at Ivanhoe Grammar School. The Ivanhoe Campus, The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe • Plenty Campus 730 Bridge Inn Road, Mernda Visit our website at www.ivanhoe.com.au, or call 9490 3426 to arrange a visit.
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MILL PARK Secondary College Mill Park Secondary College is an academic college that operates under a set of four agreed values: Respect, Responsibility, Achievement and Enjoyment. These values form the basis for all interactions between staff, students, parents and the broader community as collectively we work to support our students through their education.
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Our Senior curriculum offers students the widest range of VCE, VET and VCAL programs in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne, allowing students to specialise and follow their interests and passions. Over ten years, the College has consistently achieved very high standards of performance in the VCE. At all year levels, Mill Park Secondary College students are academically challenged through a variety of programs and classes including a SEAL (Select Entry, Accelerated Learning) program for gifted and talented students as well as an extension class at each year level. Additionally, every year the College awards scholarships to students who have displayed outstanding commitment to their education and involvement in the College community.
As well as an extensive formal curriculum, Mill Park Secondary College offers a range of programs that allow students to participate in extracurricular and student leadership activities beyond the classroom. These activities include interschool debating, public speaking tournaments, work experience, the Student Representative Council, Australian Maths Competition, Sustainable Schools, student leadership training programs as well as the opportunity to participate in a variety of music and instrumental ensembles and bands. The sporting facilities on offer at Mill Park are second to none and include three ovals, basketball stadiums, hardcourts and a newly complete multipurpose sports ground. Our students are actively encouraged to participate in all areas of Sport and Physical Education and to compete in school swimming and athletics carnivals as well as a variety of house events and interschool competition. Mill Park Secondary College has gained an outstanding reputation for providing an innovative Visual and Performing Arts program where student creativity is encouraged and enhanced through their involvement in a variety of Arts events such as the Arts Festival, Dance celebration and the annual College Production.
If you would like to discover more about Mill Park Secondary College, you can find us at…
Middle Years Campus, Moorhead Drive, Mill Park VIC 3082 Tel 9407 9700
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www.millparksc.vic.edu.au “... the College has consistently achieved very high standards of performance in the VCE.”
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Mill Park Secondary College encourage Grade 5 and 6 Parents to join us for our
Showcase Evening Middle Years Campus, Moorhead Drive, Mill Park
Senior Campus Principal Nick Adamou Senior Campus 03 9409 8222 Middle Years Campus Principal Caroline Van Den Huevel Middle Years Campus 03 9407 9700
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Principals’ address held at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm followed by school tours
• Thoughtful approach and programs for student transition; • Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program; • Scholarship opportunities which recognise academic and general excellence; • Outstanding VCE results; • Widest range of VCE, VET and VCAL programs in northern suburbs; • Values based education; • Extensive Arts and Sports programs.
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editor’s note It’s not too late to improve my memory? Phew! I was so pleased to read our story (page 8) about tips and tricks for making your memory work more efďŹ ciently. I was also relieved the adage that practice makes perfect even applies when you’re trying to train brain cells. Rest assured, however, that our expert is not an advocate of rote learning or learning without understanding or comprehension. Some of the suggestions even sound like fun. Speaking of fun – at least for preschoolers – singing nursery rhymes and songs is also key to a child’s literacy development. In this edition of Dux (page 5), we learn that one of the beneďŹ ts of saying traditional rhymes is the exposure children get to words and phrases they do not hear in everyday life, thus expanding their vocabularies. And (excuse me for jumping forward several years) research shows that children with excellent vocabularies at age seven go on to do well in their ďŹ nal years of schooling. You’ll also ďŹ nd the most popular songs and rhymes among Australian children as part of our story. Finally, don’t miss our school-year calendar on the inside back cover. Enjoy the read,
inside OF WONDER 5 WORDS How rhymes and songs form the basis of children’s literacy
SUM OF US 6 THE Why is it that so many students, as well as their parents, fear maths?
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PARENTS LOVE 12 BOOKS Sound advice and information can be found in the editor’s choices
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Reservoir District Secondary College “Reservoir District Secondary College is a large and diverse community. A community where every young person is welcomed and encouraged - a community where they can know the support, care and respect that each deserves and needs - community where they can grow into the people they would like to be.� I believe the best schools know the needs and hopes of their students. I am proud of our students’ achievements and the dedicated team of teachers that help them. I know that like so many parents and students who have attended RSDC you will be very satisfied.
Robin Lockington College Principal Reservoir District Secondary College
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A culture of positive relationships Opportunity to excel The College is one of a select group of secondary colleges to be accredited to offer advanced learning classes (SEAL or Select Entry Accelerated Learning). These classes they are designed to meet the needs of highly able students from Years 7-10. SEAL is available to Grade 6 students with high intellectual potential through a selection exam.
Outstanding facilities and equipment Extensive curriculum options For further enquiries contact the college
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Words of wonder RHYMES ARE MORE THAN CHILD’S PLAY, WRITES FAY BURSTIN
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Source: Play and Folklore, edited by June Factor and Gwenda Beed Davey
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to hear sounds that go together, known as phonemic awareness,’’ Prof Raban said. But there may be more than just science at work here. Renowned Australian children’s folklorist, academic and writer June Factor says familiarity is one of the keys to early learning. She believes popular nursery rhymes should form the basis of children’s first reading material.
“When children are familiar with the material, they are highly motivated and can make good guesses,’’ Dr Factor said. “Much of children’s early attempts at reading are guesses and if they make too many mistakes they lose heart. But if the first books are built on what they already know, they can’t go wrong and it gives them confidence to keep going.”
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BUNDOORA CAMPUS OPEN 11AM – 3PM PRESTON CAMPUS OPEN 10AM – 2PM YEAR 7 (2011) ENROLMENTS CLOSE FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2010 Boys will be boys After 140 years, we’re not boasting when we say we are experts in the best teaching and learning styles to get the most out of our young men. It’s a fact! We offer academic and social programs designed specifically for teenage boys, including the highly respected Rock & Water Program, Access all areas Enjoy our complimentary BBQ and Devonshire tea. See program which will be displayed on the day. displays, demonstrations, band performances, and tour our Bundoora Campus 1436 Plenty Rd, Bundoora Melway 10, A10 impressive grounds and facilities to get a feel for student life. Both our campuses will have fun, hands-on activities Preston Campus for your son to get involved in throughout the day. 8 Clifton Grove, Preston Melway 30 G1
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onsense rhymes about cows jumping over the moon, mice running up clocks and giant eggs falling off walls have enthralled children for centuries. But while they squeal with delight as this little piggy goes “wee wee wee” all the way home, something profound is happening in children’s rapidly developing brains. Education experts now agree that traditional nursery rhymes, chants and songs have a significant effect on helping develop children’s abilities to communicate, read and write. An early childhood specialist, Bridie Raban from the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, said singing and reciting nursery rhymes to young children is now regarded as the first step towards developing literacy skills. Rhyming and alliteration encourage children to listen carefully to words.“All the research evidence points to the fact that rhymes and songs alert children to the patterns in language …and give them the opportunity
Australia’s most popular nursery rhymes, songs and chants
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parents. Educators are concerned an increasing number of parents are lacking in confidence when it comes to helping their kids with mathematical and number problems. Even primary school maths may sometimes prove too difficult for mum and dad. This parental fear of maths can have a detrimental effect on a child’s learning, with the inference that maths is “hard” creating a negative attitude towards the subject in the student’s mind. Melbourne-based author and former teacher Bill Handley says the modern reliance on calculators and computers has changed the way people approach mathematics. “I’ve had young students tell me that if God intended us to use our brains, he wouldn’t have given us calculators,” Mr Handley said. “My answer is there is nothing wrong with using a calculator, but using a calculator
without also using your brain is likely to get you into trouble.” Mr Handley has written books such as Speed Maths for Kids and Teach Your Children Tables, which aim to develop the maths skills and understanding of all family members. He said he can understand why some adults and school students have such a fear of maths because it requires a methodical, step-by-step approach to learning. “The fact is maths is a tough subject,” Mr Handley said. “You can skip a year in history or geography and still hope to do well in your course. But miss a week in maths, or miss the basics, and you are really going to struggle to catch up or have it make sense to you.” Mr Handley said it is important for both parents and children to remember that learning maths should be fun. He said his own methods of teaching have proved popular overseas as well as in Australia because he promotes the enjoyment and challenges that maths can provide.
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1910 – 2010 Celebrating 100 years of OLMC Our Lady of Mercy College 52 Cape Street Heidelberg VIC 3084 PO Box 293 Heidelberg VIC 3084 T 9459 2511 F 9459 0579 www.olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au Mercy Secondary Inc. A0035660B ABN 69 318 477 406. Top image photographed at Heide Museum of Modern Art in front of Heide I.
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• Justice • Compassion • Courage • Joy “We are proud of our values, the welcoming environment we have created and the range of opportunities we are able to offer girls at OLMC.” Julie Ryan, Principal
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• and as citizens they are enterprising, creative and have a commitment to community service, sustainability and a global society.
Sports include: athletics, basketball, cricket, cross-country, equestrian, diving, hockey, netball, rhythmic gymnastics, rowing, skiing, soccer, softball, surf lifesaving, volleyball, water polo, swimming and tennis.
The size of Ruyton makes it possible for each girl to be acknowledged and valued and for her individual needs to be supported. At Ruyton there is a sense of community belonging, where teachers, girls and their families work together and value each other. Self-esteem and confidence are fundamental to each girl’s personal, social and academic success.
The National Trust-listed Henty House, set in landscaped gardens, provides a beautiful and gracious backdrop to our vibrant and active campus, alongside state-of-the-art facilities. Our ELC, Junior and Senior Schools are linked together on the same site, creating a strong sense of collective and community spirit across every year level.
Many specialist programmes are offered across our Junior and Senior Schools; including Personalised Learning, Leadership, the Co-ordinate Programme with nearby Trinity Grammar School, and Specialist Maths, Science and IT. For the full range of our programmes, please contact our Enrolment Co-ordinator, Mrs Nadine Hibbert, at nhibbert@ruyton.vic.edu.au.
Year Levels: ELC to Year 12 Annual Fees 2009: From $7585 pa (Kindergarten) to $19933 (Year 12) Student Population: approx 780 Religious Affiliation: Nondenominational Boys/Girls/Co-Ed: Co-educational Kindergarten and Pre-Prep; girls only Prep – Year 12
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Ruyton’s co-curricular and sporting activities offer many choices: a wide range of musical instrument tuition is available; there are choirs, orchestras and chamber groups; lively musicals and drama; joint performances with Scotch College and Trinity Grammar School at senior level; specialist art and craft, ceramics, dance, photography, and a full range of House and School competitions and activities.
Recognising the changing needs of their students as they mature, Ruyton Girls’ School & nearby Trinity Grammar (all boys) collaborate to offer the Co-ordinate Programme in the crucial VCE years. Students can share a number of subjects across the Schools, increasing the curriculum choice at VCE and providing an introduction to the co-educational environment.
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Ruyton Girls’ School 12 Selbourne Road Kew 3101 Victoria Australia Tel 61 3 9819 2422 www.ruyton.vic.edu.au CRICOS 00336J
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I always tell students that you must understand something before you memorise it DANIEL DOBOS, MENTAL BLANK
So a drive has begun to encourage a fitness campaign for the brain. Just as health groups seek to get us all off the couch, memory experts recommend we take our minds out for a walk by engaging in memory training to improve
how we gain and retain knowledge. These types of brain games are finding enthusiasts at both ends of the age spectrum. Older people are using such exercises to keep their minds sharp and potentially reduce the risk of
dementia. For students and the young, the aims are to employ the brain and seek to improve their exam results and study techniques. Daniel Dobos, of Mental Blank, conducts popular clinics for schools about improving learning strategies by making better use of one’s memory banks. His business also extends to presentations for adults and professional groups. “At seminars I sometimes like to get everyone’s attention by memorising
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Everything at ELTHAM is dynamic, vibrant and alive. Our programs continually change with the needs of our young people. Our approach allows each individual to discover their passions and love of learning. And our community supports and encourages each person’s growth. All this creates the confidence for every student to choose the life they want to live. It’s just some of the many ways we empower young people at ELTHAM. ★ ELC–Year 12 ELTHAM IN ACTION tours available throughout the year. Visit our website or call for more info. Independent | Coeducational | K–12 1660 Main Road Research. Phone 9437 1421
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Adolescence is a time of discovery, possibility and rich potential. At Catholic Ladies’ College, our dynamic and engaging programs transform student learning. Our all-girls learning environment provides a breadth and depth of educational experiences and opportunities for each student; the beauty of our nature setting complements and enhances the learning and teaching program. In educating young women for their places in contemporary society, we recognise the strength of our College story, its rich tradition and inherent values as we journey in partnership with our College familles. We proudly teach all girls!
The V.A.L.U.E of clever thinking Memory specialist Daniel Dobos explains how he uses five elements to aid and improve his learning.
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Closing date for Applications for Year 7, 2011: Friday 26 February, 2010. Please contact Julie Young 9439 4077
Direct Private Bus route Yan Yean via Doreen, Yarrambat, Plenty, North Greensborough to the College grounds.
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VISUALISATION – Try to find a relationship with an image for each fact or word you want to retain. ASSOCIATION – Try to link two distinct elem ents together. It can be as simple as linking something old with something new. The aim is to establish in your mind a two-w ay connection between the elements. LOCATION – Location is a great sensory tool. When forming a visual memory cue, it can help if you create a unique location or perspective for it. UNUSUAL – The more quirky the image, the better you will remember it. Creating an unusual aspect to your visual cue can help to “jog” the memory. EMOTIONAL – Emotional experiences form some of the most significant and deep-set memories in our mind. Applying aspects of this emotional intellect can become an asset to learning. Think of it as a “shock” tactic.
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extend far beyond gaining better scores at school. Mental health workers and academics are increasingly interested in the important role memory has in a child’s general development. Sydney University conducts a Child Memory Clinic which helps children and teens with memory difficulties which impact negatively on their daily lives. Mr Dobos said the memory principles do serve many practical purposes. In an educational context, he said it is important to remember what the goal of study should be. “I always tell students that you must understand something before you memorise it,” he said. “There are times, with something like a list of facts, when just memorising it may be enough. But mostly what you need to have is a comprehension of just what you are trying to learn. Memory can be an amazing tool, but just like any other tool you have to know how to use it.” Researchers who study how the brain retains knowledge have found that visual memory can be more effective than auditory memory. Or, what we see is easier to recall than what we hear. To remember difficult facts, Mr Dobos suggests creating mental pictures. The concept is not new, but it is a skill that few apply. The example he provides is of a languages student trying to remember that the Spanish word for “table” is “mesa”. His method of doing so would be to associate “mesa” with something visual, for instance, making a mess. “So in my head what I do is associate ‘mesa’ with an image of a very messy table, with something strange like soft toys strewn over it. When I next hear ‘mesa’, my brain responds with this very quirky image, and there’s the table beneath all that mess. “We’ve had some really pleasing results with students through VCE Success,” Mr Dobos said. “And I don’t mean just in terms of getting better marks, but also by improving their confidence and their willingness to try different things.” More: vcesuccess.com.au
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all the names on the attendance roll,” Mr Dobos said. “The best I’ve done so far is recalling 114 names in 15 minutes.” Mr Dobos, 31, is quick to point out he’s not a freak – he’s a regular guy who finds keeping his mind and memory sharp to be not only useful but a fun hobby. He is also a person who has practised what he now preaches. Mr Dobos achieved high grades at VCE level and completed engineering and law degrees at Melbourne University before founding Mental Blank. His business now includes targeted assistance to VCE students through his program, VCE Success. The program covers not only memory and learning strategies, but more general aspects of study such as exam technique, note taking and, importantly, how to relax even during the demands of the VCE period. “One of the things I aim to do is take some of that stress away. If someone is spending a lot of time studying but they are not doing it effectively, then that is obviously not an intelligent use of their time,” Mr Dobos said. One senior school head in Melbourne, Jacqui Goldenberg, arranged for more than 80 students to participate in an intensive skills session presented by Mr Dobos late last year. The students, all in years 10 and 11, were intending to study towards their VCE this year. “It’s always good for our students to be exposed to different methods of learning,” said Ms Goldenberg, who was the school’s VCE co-ordinator last year. “I do see a real value in the learning methods that were demonstrated. Some of the memory techniques, while being simple, you can then apply to more elaborative techniques that are required in other subjects.” Ms Goldenberg said the existing format for VCE examinations still required a high element of memory-based knowledge to complement skills in comprehension and communication. This meant any improvement in memory could lead to a student being more confident about their studies and their potential to do well. The benefits of memory training
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Senior Legal Advisor to the UN
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At Preshil Gideon Boas was free to persue his interest in law, which led to becoming Senior Legal Advisor to the trial chamber on the Milošević case.
For scholarship information please visit our website at www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au Cnr Noel Street & Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe email: registrar@ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au Ph: 9490 6222
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Our students take a pro-active role in their education. They gain the confidence to believe anything is possible. That’s what makes Preshil unique. A child’s potential is theirs to discover: we help them find it.
OPEN DAY MARCH 11 Visit the website for tour times
Visit www.preshil.vic.edu.au or call 9817 6135 for details about open days, information nights and monthly tours.
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The $100,000 will be used for the further development of this initiative.
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Santa Maria College, an all-girls’ Catholic secondary school, has been recognised for excellence in science by winning the $100,000 Schools First State Impact Award. Teacher Dr Eroia Barone-Nugent developed a science immersion program for students called Growing Tall Poppies, run in partnership with local universities. Schools First is brought to life by the National Australia Bank, in partnership with the Federation for Young Australians and the Australian Council for Educational Research. Dr Barone-Nugent developed Growing Tall Poppies as a curriculum-based science program at Santa Maria College. The College has collaborated with University of Melbourne’s Australian
Visit our website at www.santamaria.vic.edu.au We are located at 50 Separation St, Northcote. 32QUVQ427080F/N/RM/10
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Heed the need to read THE BEST SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD
THE GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE 2010
by Erin Shale (Finch)
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Many factors influence a parent’s decision on school selection. And the range of things to consider can, for some, be overwhelming. But Erin Shale ably provides help in this book. The Melbourne secondary-school counsellor has drawn on her many years of experience to provide easy-to-read advice that goes beyond the norm. For example, in helping parents determine whether the students of a particular school are the kinds of students they hope their child to become, Shale suggests hanging out at the local fast-food outlet and eavesdropping on the conversations of students from the school in question. More: finch.com.au
Up-to-date information about every school in Victoria can be found in this handy guide. If you love to sit on the couch with a highlighter and make comparisons, this guide is for you. Information on each school is sorted into a format that makes it easy to flick from page to page and quickly gauge similarities and differences. Discover the locations, extra-curricular activities offered and even the types of scholarships available at each school. More: hobsons.com.au
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO SCHOLARSHIP TESTS
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
by Rebecca Leech (ACER)
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Along with practical tips on how to help a child prepare for a scholarship test, this book contains advice to help parents reflect on how the preparation might affect the child. For example, the book’s three steps to deciding if your child should sit a scholarship test are: Determine whether your child’s academic results are in the top 20 per cent; consider which school is the best fit for your child and whether that school offers scholarships; and, importantly, “genuinely assess your child’s emotional capacity to handle a challenging, long-term preparation process and the possibility of not winning a scholarship”. More: shop.acer.edu.au
WHERE TO GO FO THE RIGH R T ADVICE
Discovering your child has a learning difficulty is hard. One of the first questions many parents would ask is: “What does it mean?“ This book helps answer that question, providing clear explanations of the causes of children’s problems in learning. There is practical advice on methods for helping children read, write, spell and do maths – at home and at school. While the main focus is on ordinary children with general learning difficulties, the author also provides important basic information on the teaching and management of children with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities, as well as autism. More: shop.acer.edu.au
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PRESTON GIRLS SECONDARY COLLEGE We have over 80 years of commitment to outstanding education of young women.
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Our students have voice and choice in their education, leading to success beyond school.
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‘Reaching Beyond’
760 Sydney Road COBURG
St Stephen’s provides Education in a caring community environment
A focus on partnership with families CLaSS Literacy Program A sequential Numeracy program (SINE) Sacramental Programs Swimming Program LOTE-Italian St. Stephen’s is committed to providing the best education possible for our students. We focus on improving our student outcomes in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy. Our School Vision promotes our Catholicity and underpins all that we do.
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dressmaker, clothing alterations + repairs DRESSMAKER, CLOTHING ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS
Scheduled tours during school hours For bookings please contact Mrs Herrera on 9319 9299
Alteration & Repairs ~ Minor & Major Miracles
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EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY INSPIRE BELIEVE ACHIEVE
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Our vision of ‘Inspire, Believe, Achieve’ defines and drives everything we do at Lalor North Secondary College. We focus on ensuring our students are ‘Inspired’ by their teachers and their learning, to ‘Believe’ in themselves and ‘Achieve’ to their full potential.
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We want to ensure success for all our students. This means that graduates from Lalor North Secondary College will have pride in themselves and have developed their skills and knowledge to fully participate in our community. We want them to be well adjusted young adults and global citizens of the 21st Century.
Pies • Tiddly Oggies • Cakes • Desserts • Celebration Cakes
Order your birthday cakes online or come into store
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“Where children have fun learning”
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Enrol Now For Our 3-4 Year Old Kinder Program run by Qualified Teachers.
Monday 15 February, 2010
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Tour of the school 6.30 – 7.20pm Formal Presentation 7.30 – 8.30pm
Family owned centre for over 20 years.
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COBURG SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL Coburg SDS offers high quality individual educational programs for students with intellectual disabilities aged between 5 and 18 years.
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Dedicated to the development of the individual through Education, Caring and Support the school has modern facilities and equipment making it a high quality educational environment. The school caters for the Northern Suburbs area with subsidised buses providing door to door service for all students.
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An intensive Therapy Program is part of the School Curriculum
As part of the School Curriculum the interactive whiteboard Program supports functional Literacy and Numeracy in the classroom. Principal Moira Bradley
Telephone 9354 4366 Main Campus Corner Gaffney & Bishop Streets COBURG Base Rooms Newlands Primary School Elizabeth Street COBURG 32QUVQ382794F/N/JH/10
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SCHOOL TERMS 2010 – Term 1: Monday, February 1, to Friday, March 26; Term 2: Monday, April 12, to Friday, June 25; Term 3: Monday, July 12, to Friday, September 17. Student-free day: Monday, August 9; Term 4: Monday, October 4, to Friday, December 17. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2010 – New Year’s Day January 1; Australia Day January 26; Labour Day March 8; Good Friday April 2; Easter Monday April 5; Anzac Day Holiday April 26; Queen’s Birthday June 14; Melbourne Cup Day November 2; Christmas Day December 25; Boxing Day December 26.
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Please contact Mrs Dawn Gordon, Registrar, for a prospectus or to organise an appointment with the Principal Andrew Mackenzie Telephone 9305 7900 Email: registrar@humegrammar.vic.edu.au
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St Monica’s College, Epping was established by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in 1964 as a Regional Catholic Secondary College.
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