issue 9 2014 - Noble Park Secondary College

Noble Park Secondary College
Newsletter
10th September 2014 (Week 9 - Term 3) Issue 9
Principal’s Report September 2014
Important Dates
Thank You
My sincere thanks are extended to Jo Cucchiara and Peter Jeans who diligently fulfilled the role of Acting
College Principals during my recent long service leave in August. Helen Karagounis was appointed as Acting
Assistant Principal during this period and my thanks and appreciation are extended to Helen for taking on
this role with such energy and enthusiasm.
Follow up regarding Subject Selection
In our last newsletter our community was informed that student subject preferences were being conducted.
As we are now at the end of Term 3 all students will have submitted their preferences for 2015. It is imperative that all students complete this process as our planning for 2015 has already started and this week our
staff have begun to examine these student preferences so that I can plan for staffing for next year. It is also
important for students to realise that the College has gone through an extensive careers counselling process throughout Term 3 before they have made their selections/preferences so only under extreme circumstances will students be permitted to ‘change their minds’. Early in Term 4, students will be notified of their
confirmed subjects.
Year 12 Students
Enclosed within this newsletter is a holiday revision timetable for our Year 12 students. I wish to thank the
many staff who have agreed to conduct these classes over the holiday period to give further coaching to
our students for the purpose of maximising their study scores. It will be crucial for students to attend these
holiday classes to further improve their results. Our Year 12 students will only have 2 weeks of timetabled
classes into Term 4 before they begin their study leave in preparation for their end of year VCAA exams, and I
know that they are aware of the importance of focusing upon revision, study techniques and exam practice. I
encourage all Year 12 students to utilise their best resource….their teachers....and to ask for extra assistance
if required. However, it goes without saying that commitment of hard work and study are required at this
time of year for students to be rewarded with good results. We wish our students well as they prepare for
their exams.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Thank you to the many Parents/Guardians who attended our Parent/Teacher interviews on Tuesday 26th
August. We encourage maximum communication between home and school at all times, but we ask that
you ring the College to make an appointment time, as teachers will not be able to meet with you if they have
a class.
Upcoming Events/Production -”Over the Rainbow”
We are very much looking forward to our Production ‘Over the Rainbow” to be held next Thursday September 18th at 7pm. (Please see flyer) Mr Scott Caughey has been diligently working with his trusted cast in
preparation for a magical performance. We hope that you will be able to attend the performance to be held
in our hall.
Celebration of Rich Diversity of Curriculum
Our College is very proud of the rich curriculum that is offered to our students, both
inside and outside the classroom. This newsletter showcases the great diversity of programs that are happening on a regular basis. Thank you to our staff and students who
enthusiastically plan and participate in a broad range of activities to make education
fun, meaningful and rewarding!
End of Term
I wish all members of the Noble Park Secondary College community a safe and
Pam Dyson Principal
enjoyable holiday break. Term 4 commences on Monday 6th October.
Wednesday 17 September
Thursday 18 September Friday 19 September
Monday 6 October
Thursday 9 October
Thursday 16 October
Wednesday 29 October
College Council Meeting
College Production - “Over the Rainbow”
End Term 3. 2.30pm finish
Term 4 starts
Year 9 Health Day
Year 10 Health Day
VCE Unit 3/4 exams commence
3 Callaghan Street, Noble Park 3174 Phone: 9546 9066 Fax: 9562 4757
Website: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au Email: noble.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
In this issue
02
03
Education
Support
Nubian Gents
End of Year
Activities
Anzac
Centenary
04 Journal Club
Yr 12 Biology
05
Around the
College
Tutors
06 Outdoor Ed
Caving
07
08
International
News
Rugby Gala
Day
Year 12 News
Revision
Timetable
09 EAL News
10
Health Days
11
Nurse News
12
College
Production
13 VCE end of
year exam
timetable
Education Support Staff Recognition
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At Noble Park Secondary College we have 22 Education Support staff that take up a number of roles in our school both
inside and outside our classrooms. Last week we celebrated
the wonderful work they do to support our students with a
morning tea. The one thing they have in common is a desire
to support the College and to help our children and our school
community. They are very dedicated, hard working individuals
who will do whatever it takes to meet the staff and student’s
needs. Thank you for all the work you do and the contribution
you make to NPSC.
Nubian Gents
At our recent Free Dress Day organised by the Student Representative Council we were visited by The Nubian Gents and
Feminine Fires Dance Troupe. The group use their dance performance to encourage and inspire teenagers to pursue a
love for lifelong learning and discipline through the arts. They seek to address issues of low self-esteem, identity, negative peer pressure, bullying and low productivity. Students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
End of year activities program
Students will bring home next week a document related to End Of Year Activities Program. Students, with Parental
discussion, should select the activities that they wish to take part in during Activities Week. Some activities require a
Myki card, while others are a fee based activity requiring payment, with several activities on offer each day at no expense.
Monday 15th of December is a whole day activity for Year 7 & 8 students who will be escorted to Chadstone Shopping
Centre for a day of Christmas shopping, requiring a Myki card.
Tuesday 16th December is a whole day activity for Year 9 students who will be escorted to Chadstone Shopping Centre
for their day of Christmas shopping, again requiring a Myki card.
Students must have their forms signed by a parent or guardian and have made their selection prior to payment day.
**Please bring correct money to make payment on the day of lodgement.
Students not returning their form will be required to select non-fee paying activities on these days.
Activities Coordinator
Ms L Fitzgerald & Ms L McLean
3 Callaghan Street, Noble Park 3174 Phone: 9546 9066 Fax: 9562 4757
Website: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au Email: noble.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Celebrating our World War One Heroes at NPSC
August 2014 marks 100 years since the commencement of the First World War (WWI).
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Noble Park Secondary College proudly hosted the ‘Anzac Centenary - Victoria’s Journey of Remembrance’ Travelling
Roadshow on Tuesday 26th August as part of the Victorian Government’s Anzac Centenary program. By learning more
about the history of Victoria’s involvement in the war, researching their own connections, and planning their own local
commemorations students gain a deeper appreciation of WWI and its global impact.
Our Year 9 and 10 students received a Centenary Commemorative Information Pack and sat in awe as they experienced
the impact of the presentation which
included a short video presentation,
drama and role plays by actors, and
speeches from the local State MP, Mr.
Daniel Andrews and RSL President,
John Meehan. Both speakers were
warmly welcomed by the students
and were particularly engaged with
the personal affects WWII had on the
former Veteran, Mr. Meehan.
This roadshow could not have come
at a better time, with the Year 9/10 students commencing their new Humanities unit of work on WWI in the coming weeks
and discussions on its impact on individual people, their families and communities.
Students can now share a deeper understanding on what ANZAC Day represents, the history of Victoria’s involvement in
the war and can become proactive in researching their own connections and planning their own local commemorations.
Some feedback from Mr Nikolakopoulos’ Year 9 EAL class about the ANZAC Travelling Show:
I had only heard about the ANZACs, but I didn’t know what they were all about, however now I know and I really want to
find out more about them.
Tun Maung 9C
The show reminded me that we all need to take a moment to recognise and acknowledge the sacrifices our servicemen
made.
So Bay 9A
It was a great honour that the Member of Parliament, Mr Daniel Andrews and the RSL President, Mr John Meehan were
there to give a short speech about the ANZACs. We received a booklet with a medal inside it. The book was so helpful and
I learnt a lot about history and the war. In the book there were lots of stories from the soldiers.
Venukanth Srijegathasan 9B
The Anzac show taught us that being in the war was hard especially for the teenagers who were fighting. I felt sorry for
the people who lost their family members 100 years ago, and I honour the soldiers/kids who fought in the war for the
freedom of Australians.
Irving Antonio 9C
This show was a great tribute to the fallen soldiers who died in the different wars fighting for our freedom.
I felt the sadness and I was very proud that we went to War.
Sajedeh Safaei 9A
Rubushini Sachthananthamoorthy 9A
After the show I deeply felt that I am so lucky that I was born in a different century and that I didn’t have to suffer in the
merciless war. I am also thankful and respectful for the sacrifices our soldiers made. Every year at school we always commemorate with red poppies and we have to stay silent for 1minute. From now on
I will stay silent with greater respect in my heart.
Sakura Chen 9C
I loved the video and the acting and I want to thank the talented actors for the
show. It made the story much more enjoyable and it made learning about History
much more interesting. I also loved the booklet and the medal. The booklet had
lots of information and the medal was very memorable. Thanks a lot for both of
them. I also loved the speeches that were made. The strength of the voice and
the way the speaker spoke was really moving. I would love to go to Gallipoli one
day and put a red poppy on the statue to honour the soldiers, who fought in the
name of their Mother country.
Moises Tangarife Vargas 9C
The ANZAC show was so inspiring to watch. Every year at school we commemorate Anzac Day. We now understand what
Anzac Day is all about and what important people they were to us. Lest we forget.
Ramla Mohammed Abdurehman 9A
3 Callaghan Street, Noble Park 3174 Phone: 9546 9066 Fax: 9562 4757
Website: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au Email: noble.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Dr.T’s “Journal Club”
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Dr.T’s “Journal Club”
DrT’s Maths/Science Journal Club has been open for conversation since week 2 of this term with many students dropping in to chat all things scientific or mathematical. Students are welcome at any stage during the term, all they need to
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processes then the absorption of the nutrients and finally the removal of waste. Students also had a great conversation
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like making weapons-grade nuclear material. Students have also seen the
You are welcome to join in the conversation on anything mathematical or scientific, so come to DrT’s ‘Journal Club’ in
development
of the atom from the ancient Greeks debating over whether
room B01
Friday lunchtimes.
exist or
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not, to understanding the bizarre world of the QUANTUM
Year 12 Biology Excursion GTAC
Students also talked about the science of food digestion and the gastro-
Recently the Y12 Biology class attended an excursion to the In addition to this excursion the Y12 Biology Class has
intestinal tract, discovering that the also
digestion
of food starts from the
been working with the scientists at GTAC on a regular
Gene Technology Access Centre (GTAC) in Parkville.
cooking
before
continued
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the eating
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video process followed by
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studentsprocess
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use workbeing
with expert
scientists as they explored the analysis and inheritance of a conferencing. Through
the stomach’s processes then the absorption of the nutrients and finally
these link ups the
mutation called PKU.
the
removal
of
waste.
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also
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using of
specialist
gene
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and how the body uses three basic levels of
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fields.
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this
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or the
air
we breathe
such
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bacteria, parasites and fungi.
the presence
of this
mutation.
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process
that is
we have completed a
used to analyse the heel prick samples (Guthrie Test) which
session focussing on the cells that make up the immune
is performed on newborns.
system
and include
the immune
response
to bacteria
and viruses.
Other areas discussed at DrT’s ‘Journal
Club’
the
science
of DNA
We will again link up with the scientists at GTAC in the last
During
the practical
compo- of embryology and the importance of
and inheritance,
and
the science
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The practical
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school assessed work (SAC’s)
See you at ‘The
Club’
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4.
Dr.T
3 Callaghan Street, Noble Park 3174 Phone: 9546 9066 Fax: 9562 4757
Website: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au Email: noble.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Around the College
JAPANESE
Year 7 students are still working on “Map of Japan”
Assignment. They are enjoying discovering the cities in
Japan, their local food, festival and culture.
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Year 8 students are working on making Samurai armour.
They have working hard to show their original Samurai armour. They are looking forward to going to NGV excursion
later this term to see the real Samurai armours.
HUMANITIES
Year 7
The students at the moment are engaged in the topic of
Ancient civilisations:
They are researching their chosen ancient civilisation.
The main objective of this unit is to learn about different
ancient civilisations, their history, geography and economics, and to practise research and oral presentation
skills.
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Year 9, making the perfect pizza
SCIENCE
Celebrating the end of Science week. The highlight being
eating periodic table cupcakes.
Free Tutors
Monash University
provides FREE TUTORING
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
(except first and last week of term)
3.30 – 4.30pm in the Flexible Learning Centre.
Fruit supplied.
All students welcome
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Year 9 Outdoor Education - Caving
3 Callaghan Street, Noble Park 3174 Phone: 9546 9066 Fax: 9562 4757
Website: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au Email: noble.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
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International News
All International students went on an excursion to the city. They were able to travel on City Circle tram and gained
some knowledge on the history of Melbourne. All students had the experience to skate on ice and got a 360 degree
view of Melbourne by visiting the Eureka Tower.
Ice-skating
It was my first time skating and I was scared at first because I thought it would be painful when you fall. But it was
actually exciting when falling because you are falling on the ice. There are times I want to give up but when I see other
people skating so well, it motivated me to keep going. Afterwards, my feet were in pain and I got many bruises on my
knees, but it was fun!
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Kay Nguyen – Year 12
Eureka tower
It was exciting to go up the Eureka tower! It was my first time going there, and I was nervous while I was on the lift.
When I reached the top everything looked tiny out the window, and when I looked down from the edge, I felt like I was
about to fall and die! I also went outside to the fence area. It was windy and scary there too. After I went home, I was
telling my mother about the exciting experience at the Eureka Tower. I told her that she has to visit the tower one day
too. Vaneesa Ipu Year 10
Girls Rugby Gala Day
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Important Year 12 News
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We have already reached the end of Term 3 and many important decisions are to be made by our Year 12 students, in particular what choices to make for 2015. Course selections are a big part of that decision making process, we have provided
our students with relevant information contributing to their future pathway, and they now need to make those choices. We
will be here to guide them but the ultimate decision is theirs, our Year 12’s have the power to shape their own destiny they
need to be proactive about many things including the VTAC application process.
Year 12 students who want to apply for tertiary courses for 2015 are advised to visit the VTAC Website www.vtac.edu.au
soon to complete their selection application; you must do this by 30 September or else the fee does rise above the standard $28.00. Students have been asked to make a time with Ms Sandra Vaina to register with VTAC and to have the process
explained at length. If a student has not yet done this please do so immediately as time will soon run out to lodge your
application. Students should be selecting courses they are most keen to enrol in not by ATAR order. If students are planning
to defer from study in 2015 visit:
www.vtac.edu.au/courses-inst/institutions/deferment.html for each
tertiary institutes policy.
Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) Application
If you wish to submit a SEAS application because of some disadvantage you have experienced, these applications can only be completed once you have a VTAC application done. SEAS applications close
on 7th October. You are advised to at least apply for SEAS Category,
because if any information regarding your Personal Information and
Location are relevant to your application, it will only be applied if you
have selected Category One.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships
Not all students wish to go to university and some will gain consideration via apprenticeship or traineeships.
Apprenticeships generally take four years, while traineeships are usually 12 -18 months long. Completing a pre-apprenticeship course with a VET provider ( eg. Box Hill Institute, NMIT, Holmesglen) can often assist in obtaining an apprenticeship.
They take around four or five month’s fulltime to complete and are offered in areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing,
mechanics and many others. Sometime Group Training Australia will be able to assist in finding an employer with whom to
complete the apprenticeship. A Group Training Organisation employs an apprentice or trainee and places them with a host
employer, their website is www.grouptraining.com.au for names, location and contact details of GTO’S.
Sandra Vaina
Careers Coordinator
HOLIDAY REVISION TIMETABLE
There may be slight changes and modifications but at the time of newsletter printing,
the Holiday timetable is accurate.
Day
Morning
Afternoon
Week 1
9am to 11.30am
12.30pm to 3pm
nd
Monday 22 Sept
Further Maths – PR
Health and Human - SD
VET Multimedia - PJ
Physics - MW
rd
Tuesday 23
Vis Comm Design - AB
Phys Ed - JS
EAL - BL (Block C)
th
Wednesday 24
Legal Studies - HK
Psychology - SM
th
Thursday 25
9am to 12.15 – Practice English & EAL Exam
Friday 26th
Biology - SN
Food tech - ER
Week 2
Monday 29th
Accounting - RT
English (PB) (Block B)
History - SC
English (MT) (Block C)
th
Tuesday 30
English (PB) (Block D)
Business Management - DC
VET Business - TB
st
Wednesday 1 October
Chemistry - DB
Media - DM
Design Tech Timber - CN
Specialist Maths - CW
nd
Thursday 2
Design Tech Food - ER
Math Methods - HW
Friday 3rd
History - SC
HOLIDAY TIMETABLE
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Website: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au Email: noble.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
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EAL News - “Racism. Get Up. Speak Out”
Racism. Get Up. Speak Out. is a community project initiated by the Dandenong City Council that encourages local
people to speak out against racism. The experiences shared will contribute to a collection of anecdotes, stories and
films that celebrate the positive action people take when they witness racist behaviour. For more information on this
important topic visit the city of Dandenong website.
Some feedback from Mr Nikolakopoulos’ Year 9 EAL class about the NPELS Forum Theatre Performance -”Racism. Get
Up. Speak Out”:
On Tuesday 2nd September 2014, my Year 9 EAL class went to the Noble Park English Language School for a Forum
Theatre Performance on Racism. It was a wonderful performance.
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Channara Kong 9A
I really liked the show and we learned a lot about racism. I really liked the part in the train. The guys were really cool. I
didn’t know that at the Language School they did performances. The teacher worked really hard to teach the students.
Mehdi Mohammad 9B
Thank you for inviting our class to your school’s show. I think the performance was
great because it taught the audience about racism and how to stop it.
Irving Antonio 9C
I personally learned a lot about racism. We don’t always act or say anything racist,
but we regularly think it. There are, however people who act it and say it and this
must be stopped.
Sajedeh Safaei 9A
I was very happy to be there. I learnt new things like how not to hurt another person
and how to respect each other. I took part in the play because I like acting and
speaking about racism and now I know how to help others in a public place.
Rubushini Sachthananthamoorthy 9A
I liked the show you did. I learned new things like the fact that we are all equal no matter what your skin colour is.
Nyaulang Thoung 9A
I learned a lot of new things about racism. They showed me how to reply to racist people. It was very good.
Hamida Ibrahim 9B
In the presentation I learned about racism and that it doesn’t matter about your skin colour because we all have the
same blood.
Dillan Francis 9B
To be honest we are all brothers and sisters. It doesn’t matter that we have a black colour or a white colour skin and it
doesn’t matter what country we are from. We have to be good because little boys and girls learn from us.
Feraidon Haidari 9B
This was a really creative performance and it made me think about racism in Australia and how different races must feel when they are told that they are inferior
because of their colour and faction. Inside we are all the same and by inside I mean
the soul and inner self. It doesn’t matter if we look different because really we are
all the same and deserve equal rights. I hope you continue your wonderful work
making people think before they act.
Moises Tangarife Vargas 9C
I really enjoyed walking over to the English Language School and visiting it again
after three years. Thank you for the food and drinks that you offered us. I really liked
the show about racism.
Rajab Ali 9B
I would like to say, “Thank You!” for inviting our EAL class to your school last Tuesday and for teaching us about racism.
I liked the way the students were acting and it was so comfortable for me to watch. It was a very interesting performance.
Ramla Mohammed Abdurehman 9A
Dear Enza,
Thank you to both you and your wonderful staff for inviting us to NPELS & making us feel so welcome last Tuesday. The
performance was remarkable. Watching the manner in which the students interacted with each other and the enthusiasm they displayed was astounding! Dianne should be commended for the friendly, yet professional manner that she
ran the show and kept all of the students engaged and entertained for a whole two hours. My students walked away
feeling that they could handle a racist situation in a totally different manner, should they encounter it. Having students stand up and take part in the show inspired two of my students to join the Drama Club as soon as we got back to
school!
Jim Nikolakopoulos Year 9 EAL Teacher & EAL Domain Leader
3 Callaghan Street, Noble Park 3174 Phone: 9546 9066 Fax: 9562 4757
Website: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au Email: noble.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Health Days
Year 9 Health Day
th
October
Thursday
9
Year 9 Health
Day
Thursday 9th October
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All year 9 students will be rotated through different
sessions will
throughout
thethrough
day. different
All year 9 students
be rotated
Health questions
& answers
sessions
throughout the day.
A safe supported session where students can ask all those questions they want to know the
Health
questions
answers
answers
to and were&
afraid
to ask.
Questions
can be put
in anonymously
before
and
will be addressed
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session
where students
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asksession
all those
questions
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know the
session.
answers to and were afraid to ask.
Questions can be put in anonymously before the session and will be addressed in the
Anti-Smoking
session.
Interactive session with activities and strategies to discuss the impact of smoking and the
Anti-Smoking
associated health related issues.
Interactive session with activities and strategies to discuss the impact of smoking and the
SECASA
associated health related issues.
Respect . Protect . Connect . Program .
SECASA
Promotes healthy & respectful relationships. Discussion around assertive communication,
sexting
& .violence
how these
may affect
themselves and others. Discussion around
Respect
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Connect
. Program
.
nonviolent
to &
deal
with selfrelationships.
and others. Discussion around assertive communication,
Promotes ways
healthy
respectful
sexting
& violencesessions
and how these may affect themselves and others. Discussion around
Zumba
&
Boxing
nonviolent ways to deal with self and others.
Girls will participate in a Zumba session and boys a Boxing session.
Zumba
& Boxing
sessions
Promoting
physical activity
as a part of everyday health.
Girls will participate in a Zumba session and boys a Boxing session.
Promoting physical activity as a part of everyday health.
Year 10 Health Day
th
October
Thursday
Year 1016
Health
Day
Thursday 16th October
All year 10 students will be rotated through different
sessions throughout
the through
day.
All year 10 students
will be rotated
different
Party safe
sessions throughout the day.
Prevention program: interactive program based around harm minimisation. Discussion
Partyaround
safesafe choices & decision making in relation to safe partying.
Prevention program: interactive program based around harm minimisation. Discussion
Responsiblegambling.vic.gov.au
around safe choices & decision making in relation to safe partying.
Gambling’s not a game presentation. Presentation around the impact of gambling on
Responsiblegambling.vic.gov.au
individuals and community. Discussion and presentation around gaming.
Gambling’s not a game presentation. Presentation around the impact of gambling on
Spinchat
individuals and community. Discussion and presentation around gaming.
Speakers with a spinal injury come to the school to discuss how they came by their injury.
Spinchat
These speakers come out and share their life story.
Speakers Victoria
with a spinal injury come to the school to discuss how they came by their injury.
Ambulance
These speakers come out and share their life story.
Focusses on protecting self and others and harm minimisation approach
Ambulance
Identify risksVictoria
associated with drug and alcohol use
Looks
at basic
first aid and
knowing
when
and
howminimisation
to call an ambulance
Focusses
on protecting
self
and others
and
harm
approach
Discuss
party
practices
to drug
aid prevention
ofuse
medical emergencies
Identifysafe
risks
associated
with
and alcohol
Looks at basic first aid and knowing when and how to call an ambulance
Discuss safe party practices to aid prevention of medical emergencies
Lynda Chapman: S.W.C.
Alma Ries: Health Nurse
3 Callaghan Street, Noble Park 3174 Phone: 9546 9066 Fax: 9562 4757
Website: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au Email: noble.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Nurse’s Snippets from Alma Ries
Protecting yourself from influenza, colds, gastroenteritis and
hepatitis A.
Apart from vaccination, hand washing is one of the most effective
things we can do to protect ourselves from many illnesses. The Centre for Disease Control in the USA (CDC) says “hand washing is like a
‘do-it-yourself’ vaccine
•It is estimated that washing hands with soap and water could
reduce diarrheal disease-associated deaths by up to 50%.
•Researchers in London estimate that if everyone routinely
washed their hands, a million deaths a year could be prevented.
•A large percentage of foodborne disease outbreaks are spread
by contaminated hands. Appropriate hand washing practices
can reduce the risk of foodborne illness and other infection .
•Hand washing can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by
16% .
•The use of an alcohol gel hand sanitizer in the classroom provided an overall reduction in absenteeism due to infection by 19.8% among 16 elementary schools and 6,000 students.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/fast_facts.html
For more information check, http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
Remember to always wash your hands after going to the toilet, before preparing or eating food, and after using a
hankerchief or tissue, or if you cough or sneeze into your hands.
5 Minute Relaxations
James An College Springvale
Tutoring from Yr 2 to VCE
Come and try some different types of relaxation
Relaxation can:
• make you feel calmer
• help you feel full of energy
• focus better in class
Every Tuesday and Thursday
With Alma Ries- your school nurse
1.30-1.40pm in the Library
Location: Block A - NPSC
Tue~Fri: 5 to 8pm
Sat: 9:30 to 5:30pm
Special offer for students of NPSC
and any other family member:
One Free Trial Lesson
For further details please call:
9546 7788 or 0412 636 940
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5 arcade tokens
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3 Callaghan Street, Noble Park 3174 Phone: 9546 9066 Fax: 9562 4757
Website: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au Email: noble.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
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“Over the Rainbow”
Presented by Noble Park Secondary College
7pm Thursday September 18 2014
Noble Park Secondary College Hall
$10 Adult
$5 Under 16 & NPSC students
Tickets on sale now!
Contact the General Office 9546 9066
VET Music: Technical Production
all Languages except Indigenous Languages of Victoria, Classical Greek, Classical Hebrew and Latin.
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•
Friday 7 November
Thursday 6 November
Drama
Australian Politics
Classical Studies
Outdoor and
Environmental Studies
IT Applications
11.45 am – 2.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.15 am
Specialist Mathematics
Exam 1
VET Information and
Communications
Technology
VET Community Services Music Style and
Composition
VET Hospitality
Physical Education
VET Hospitality (Kitchen
Operations)
11.45 am – 2.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.45 am
Theatre Studies
VET Equine
Product Design and
Technology
11.45 am – 1.30 pm
9.00 am – 10.15 am
Mathematical Methods
(CAS) Exam 1
Wednesday 5 November
Business Management
Melbourne Cup public holiday
11.45 am – 2.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.45 am
VET Interactive Digital
Media*
Literature
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Sociology
Mathematical Methods
(CAS) Exam 2
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Latin
Health and Human
Development
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Japanese FL
Indigenous Languages
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Further Mathematics Exam 1
Biology
Further Mathematics
Exam 2
3.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Economics
Psychology
9.00 am – 11.45 am
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
9.00 am – 11.45 am
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Tuesday 4 November
Monday 3 November
Friday 31 October
Thursday 30 October
English
9.00 am – 12.15 pm
Music Performance
•
Wednesday 29 October
Music Style and Composition
•
The following examinations have an audio component:
Each examination commences with a 15-minute reading period. The reading period is included in
the times shown in the timetable.
END-OF-YEAR WRITTEN EXAMINATION TIMETABLE
VCE UNITS 3/4
Accounting
Environmental Science
VET Furnishing
Legal Studies
Dance
*computer based
History: Renaissance
Italy
VET Sport and
Recreation
VET Music: Technical
Production
Religion and Society
Indonesian FL
VET Laboratory Skills
Indonesian SL
Italian
VET Engineering
Chinese SL Advanced
Chinese SL
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Vietnamese
11.45 am – 2.00 pm
French
Spanish
Global Politics
11.45 am – 2.00 pm
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Greek
9.00 am – 10.45 am
Media
German
Japanese SL
Chinese FL
11.45 am – 2.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.45 am
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Philosophy
IT: Software
Development
Industry and Enterprise
Geography
Music Performance
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Texts and Traditions
History: Australian
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Systems Engineering
Food and
Technology
9.00 am – 10.45 am
VET Business
11.45 am – 1.30 pm
English Language
Art
11.45 am – 2.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.45 am
Visual Communication Design
Agricultural and
Horticultural Studies
Wednesday 19 November 9.00 am – 10.45 am
Tuesday 18 November
Monday 17 November
Friday 14 November
Thursday 13 November
Physics
3.00 pm – 4.45 pm
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
9.00 am – 11.45 am
Specialist Mathematics
Exam 2
History: Revolutions
3.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Chemistry
VET Integrated
Technologies
11.45 am – 2.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.45 am
Studio Arts
Wednesday 12 November 9.00 am – 11.45 am
Tuesday 11 November
Monday 10 November