Whispers-20131016 - Overnewton Anglican Community College

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Whispers-20131016 - Overnewton Anglican Community College
Volume 27.30
16th October 2013
MR JIM LAUSSEN, Principal
jim.laussen@overnewton.vic.edu.au
This week, we say farewell to our Year 12 students as they conclude formal classes and commence their final preparation for
their exams. It is a time of mixed emotions for staff as we share in the excitement of watching young men and women ready
to move onto the next stage of their lives whilst being sorry that we will not enjoy seeing them every day on that part of their
journey.
When this group started at the College in 2001, there were 150 Preps. 89 of those Preps graduate from Overnewton this
week. This means that just over half of the Class of 2013 have been with us for the entirety of their schooling. Whilst that
group of students should not be seen to be more important than the rest of their peers, it is a significant statistic for any
school and one of which we can be immensely proud.
Over the 13 years, the families of these students have each contributed a minimum of 886 hours of service. This equates to
23.6 weeks of full time work. Again, this is an amazing statistic and one that truly shows how incredible the support each
Overnewton student has received from their parents in their time at the College. There is no other school in the country
where parents have given so much time to support their child‟s education and it continues to be such a privilege to work in a
community that has such a strong ethic as this.
We say farewell to 97 families whose last child graduates from the College this year and I must thank those families for their
contribution that has contributed to making Overnewton the College that it is today.
We can be very proud of the achievements of this group of Year 12 students and for the manner in which they have carried
themselves as their time with us has drawn to its conclusion. We look forward to welcoming them into the Old Collegians
Association so that their connection to the College continues well beyond this year.
I am sure that I speak on behalf of the entire community in wishing the Class of 2013 a successful coming few weeks of
examinations and a meaningful and happy life in the next stage of their lives.
PARENTS AFTERNOON TEA
WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Mr Laussen will again be holding informal opportunities
for parents to meet with him over a cup of tea. Please
feel free to call in should you wish to have a chat, ask a
question, or share a good news story about your child.
TERM 4 2013
Principal’s Office
Keilor Campus
Meeting Room
Taylors Lakes Campus
21st October
7th and 21st November
5th December
18th November
2nd December
Time: 2.30—3.30pm
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COLLEGE DATES
Wednesday 16th October
Thursday 17th October
Thursday 17th October
19th-20th October
Monday 21st October
Tuesday 22nd October
Thursday 24th October
Saturday 26th October
Year 12 Closure Day
Year 12 Final Assembly and Luncheon
VCE Performing Arts Evening 7pm
Year 9 Model Solar Vehicle Challenge
Casual Clothes Day for Country Fair
Keilor Film Festival-Keilor Campus Sports and Performing Arts Building, 7pm
VCE Performing Arts Evening, 7pm
Working Bee at Both Campuses
MR ROB HUNTINGTON, Head of Keilor Campus
rob.huntington@overnewton.vic.edu.au
WHAT ARE THE SKILLS NEEDED BY STUDENTS FOR LIFE?
During the term break, I attended the annual conference of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders in Canberra,
which had the theme of “The Future is Now”. One of the presentations was by the Canadian designer, entrepreneur and
author, Lee Crockett, on the topic “What are the skills needed by students for life?”.
In his presentation, Lee Crockett listed the following as being some of the necessary skills for life:
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Global Digital Citizenship: showing online responsibility
Solution fluency: being able to follow a process of problem solving.
Media fluency: being able to absorb and make effective use of information
General citizenship: including being responsible, providing altruistic service to the community and showing
environmental stewardship.
The first skill, Global Digital Citizenship, is significantly linked to part of the address by our Principal, Jim Laussen, at
Presentation Night this week.
We live in a country of over 22 million people, of which 18% are under 15 years of age, in which there are more mobile
phones than people and 56% of students use social media to collaborate about homework. All of this is in a world in which
90% of global online information was created in the last two years.
Lee Crockett discussed at some length the need for students to be responsible for their own digital footprint and behaviour
in the online environment. This included the concept of a Digital Citizenship Agreements for schools, the need for online
respect and protection for students, others in the community and for intellectual property. In relation to intellectual
property, there is no difference between the traditional and the online world. Piracy of music, movies or photos is stealing
and Lee suggested use of sites such as Creative Commons, where permission is provided for photo sharing.
At Overnewton, an agreement exists in the form of our policy for the Responsible Use of ICT devices. We also know that
when it comes to some aspects of technology, students are often more knowledgeable than older generations and a Digital
Dialogues Committee has been working on a program in which students use their expertise to educate teachers and parents.
The result is an interactive evening consisting of a hypothetical, role-plays and an online quiz which will take place soon.
This evening provides one vehicle for students to demonstrate their digital citizenship and help another generation
understand the real benefits of social media and resources when used well.
In Mr Laussen‟s address this week, he made the strong point about the need for students to self manage their digital
responsibilities, problem solve issues and generally show the iRespect that is the College‟s theme for 2013.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL - KEILOR CAMPUS
COMING EVENTS TERM 4 , 2013 DATES
Friday 18th October
Friday 18th October
Prep 2014 Transition Day 2 – 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Chapel – Year 4, 1 and Prep– 1.40pm – 2.15pm
Year 2 and 3, 2.45-3.20pm – Assembly Hall 3C Hosting
Casual Clothes Day for Country Fair
House Lunch
Chapel – Prep – Year 2 – 1.40pm – 2.15pm
Year 3 and 4, 2.45-3.20pm – Assembly Hall 2P Hosting
Assembly 2.30pm – 3.15pm – Assembly Hall
Year 3 Camp (Weekaway)
Prep 2014 Transition Day 3 – 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Chapel – Year 4 and Prep– 1.40pm – 2.15pm
Year 2 and 1, 2.45-3.20pm – Assembly Hall 2MH Hosting
Monday 21st October
Thursday 24th October
Friday 25th October
Monday 28th October
30th October – 1st November
Friday 1st November
Friday 1st November
TERM 4
Summer Uniform OR Winter Uniform from 7th October to 1 November
Summer Uniform to be worn from Wednesday 6th November
JUNIOR SCHOOL-KEILOR CAMPUS
Head of Junior School, Keilor Campus, Ms Anne Mc Naughton
anne.mcnaughton@overnewton.vic.edu.au
MR LAUSSEN MEETS WITH YEAR 4
In the last week of Term 3 Mr Laussen came to speak to the Year 4 students about decision
making at Overnewton as part of their Inquiry Unit, Societies have different structures for making
decisions.
The students listened attentively as Mr Laussen explained the various structures we have at
Overnewton for decision making. Mr Laussen discussed day to day and long term decision
making: at class, school, campus and College levels. Highlighting that not all decisions are
made by him or the board and making the point that in fact, the students themselves make
numerous decisions all the time.
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The students were intrigued to learn about the various decision making processes at
Overnewton. They prepared many questions and enjoyed the opportunity to ask these
personally and to hear Mr Laussen‟s responses.
UNITS OF INQUIRY
The final units of Inquiry for 2013 see all students investigate an inquiry into the ways in which we:
 discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values;
 reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Below are each year levels central idea, you will notice that the central idea is developed as the students progress through Junior School.
Prep
In a community people have roles and responsibilities
Year 1
Systems in the community keep people safe
Year 2
Celebrations and traditions are expressions of shared beliefs and values. Employment exists to enable society to function.
Year 3
There are many systems involved in the production, supply and distribution of food.
Year 4
A person’s behaviour and how they choose to present themselves project aspects of their identity
TERM 4 CAMPS
Students in Years 2, 3 and 4 are all abuzz as they begin to talk about cabin buddies and activities for their upcoming camps in Term 4.
These camps offer opportunities for growth and development for the students. A wide range of activities offer a sense of adventure and
team building, providing opportunities to develop leadership, initiative and problem solving skills as well as many essential personal and
interpersonal skills. The camping experience also reinforces the five “You Can Do It!’’ keys of: Getting Along, Confidence, Resilience,
Persistence and Organisation.
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Year 2 will head off to Mt. Evelyn Recreation Camp for two days/ one night while Year 3 will go to Lancefield Weekaway for three
days/ two nights and Year 4 will head to Camp Manyung, Mt Eliza for three days/ two nights. All of these venues meet the strict
requirements and OH&S regulations that Overnewton demands for its students.
Parents often worry about what their children will eat whilst on camp. All of these venues provide a very generous nutritious menu
which includes a variety of foods, whilst ensuring strict adherence to specific food allergy regulations. Students are only required to bring
food for snack and lunch on the first day and are not permitted to bring lollies or food for midnight snacks or extra food in case they get
hungry. There is always plenty of food for all children and nobody is ever hungry. There have been many instances where a new food is
attempted and actually enjoyed!
Camps are an amazing experience for our students. They will arrive back exhausted, full of stories of adventure, fun times, a sense of
achievement and we mustn‟t forget the bag of dirty washing!
Philippa Piper
Year 3 – 4 Co-ordinator Keilor Campus
JUNIOR SCHOOL-KEILOR CAMPUS, HOUSE PROGRAM
Our final House event for the year will be held on Wednesday 20th November from the beginning of the day until lunchtime using all
sports areas in the school. Staff will be involved in running some sports activities that have been planned for our students. Students will
earn House points from the activities and the House Trophy for Term 4 will be presented at the conclusion of the event. Regular break
times will remain for recess and lunch. Students will complete the activities in their House groups and parents are welcome to attend.
Students will all wear sports uniform including a hat and bring a full drink bottle, which they will carry with them to each event. As per
the Overnewton Sunsmart policy, students without hats will only be able to participate in activities that are undercover or indoors.
Junior School House Leaders - Rachel Crandles, Rachel Crowther, Kersti Mowat and Liam Castellas
JUNIOR SCHOOL-KEILOR CAMPUS STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
The following students received a Student of the Week Certificate this week.
Prep C
Victoria Pearce for making excellent text to text connections and writing detailed responses to stories
Prep MK Cooper Cahir for being resilient and a great role model for others
Prep R
Joel Anderssen for persisting with his reading and never giving up
1GK
Alana Gorgiovski for her determination to solve mathematical problems and explain her thinking
1GK
William Rubie-Jackson for being a kind and caring classmate who includes and accepts others
2MH
Miya Matsuzaki-Baxter for displaying excellent time management and organisational skills
2MH
Claudia Patsiouris for honouring our classroom values and being forgiving when someone makes a mistake
2ML
Angela Bell for taking the initiative to solve a problem with her friends and achieving a positive outcome
2ML
Jasmine Cantarella for persevering and displaying a positive attitude towards her Term 3 Post Maths Test
2P
Joshua Addamo for „getting along‟ with all of his peers and being an honest and reliable member of the class
2P
Dylan Blizzard for putting in his best handwriting effort and persisting with his presentation
2P
Coco Beg for being caring and considerate of others
2P
Tanay Toshniwal for being a friendly member of 2P and including others in discussions
2P
Laura Brandt for challenging herself as a learner to reach her full potential
2T
Elena Schaber for reading fluently and using inferring and prior knowledge to answer questions
2T
Dakota Garito for always confidently sharing her knowledge and understandings with the class
2T
Madison Wilson for confidently sharing in class discussions about her understanding of fact and opinion statements
3C
Jada Mara for continuing to display „Getting Along‟ skills with the other students in our class
3C
Lochlann Sacco for displaying enthusiasm in all class activities, always willing to be an active learner
3G
Jessica Torey for working safely and cooperatively in pair and team work situations
3E
Emma Donnellan for making better spelling choices when trying to spell new words
4L
Lachlan van Rosmalen for his wonderful and insightful contributions during class discussions
4NK
Maya Smith for loving being organised. Maya uses her school diary as a task list so as to stay goal orientated and is an
example to her peers
4NK
Hoang Le for demonstrating great confidence throughout the year. Hoang‟s optimistic attitude is present when he
attempts any work task and it is quite contagious
When you organise or contribute hours towards the
Family Contribution Scheme ALWAYS ask the person
who is allocating the task, “Where should I sign in my
hours?”.
PARENT EDUCATION EVENING
On 28th OCTOBER
At 7pm
Make sure you WRITE YOUR NAME CLEARLY and include
your child‟s name if it is different to your own.
SPORTS AND PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING
KEILOR CAMPUS
Include your HOME TELEPHONE number also, to help us
allocate your hours correctly.
DIGITAL DIALOGUES
Susan Bates
Community Development (9334 0143)
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MRS TRACY FIELDER, Head of Junior School, Taylors Lakes Campus
tracy.fielder@overnewton.vic.edu.au
YEAR 1 AND 2 SWIMMING
There was great excitement among Year 1 and 2 students on Tuesday as they boarded the bus for their
first swimming lesson. They were eagerly anticipating the splash and smell of the pool.
The Junior School Swimming program is a compulsory part of Overnewton curriculum. The students attend a nine day
intensive swimming program at ‘Flippers Swim School’. Professional swimming instructors provided by Flippers teach
small groups of our students at similar skill levels. Students who are not swimming must have a medical certificate prior to
the day. The swimming program is a formal part of our curriculum and all students are expected to participate unless there
is a medical reason.
No doubt there will be some sore and tired students
during the swimming program as they utilise muscles to
jump, float, glide, dive and move around in the water.
Swimming is a fun but valuable learning experience for
students in the Junior School.
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PREP INQUIRY
As part of their inquiry into roles and responsibilities of people in a community Prep students participated in an
excursion to Keilor Village. Students visited a hairdresser, butcher, greengrocer and baker to investigate what
jobs they do and the special equipment and materials they use in their day to day work. Students had lunch in the
park and happily explored the playground before returning to school.
"I loved it when we went to the park and had our Bakers Delight finger bun" Valentina Prep MA
"The dough was so sticky" Jessica Prep ME
"We saw a pig's legs hanging up in the butcher shop" Jerard Prep PT
Mrs Fielder was invited along to the Prep centre to discuss
with the students her roles and responsibilities as Head of
the Junior School. Students heard Mrs Fielder talk about
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the ways she looks after students by helping them remain
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happy and safe and continue to learn. Prep students asked
some quality questions to find out more information about
the work that Mrs Fielder does. We look forward to Mrs
Fielder visiting the Prep classrooms to read stories and talk about her favourite books to read.
YEAR 2D VEGETABLE GARDEN
2D have been busy harvesting their crops which have grown rampantly over the past few months following lots of tender loving care.
The vegetables were planted to deepen understandings of „Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves‟
following an inquiry into this central idea. The Year 2s continued to use this inquiry focus by playing the role of vender to sell the
wonderful produce which assisted the students to see why „Employment exists to enable society to function.‟ Students have also been
working cross- curricular using their numerical money calculating skills to work out costs and change for purchases. 2D raised a
fantastic total of $66.65 which will be donated to Chibobo. They would like to thank all of their supporters throughout the experience,
especially those who kindly donated plants, seedlings and Mr Desira for watering over the holidays and of course, the purchasers. The
leftover vegetables will be used to make soup. Yum! Well done Year 2D.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL - TAYLORS LAKES CAMPUS
COMING EVENTS TERM 4, 2013 DATES
16th – 18th October
Thursday 17th October
21st – 31st October
Tuesday 22nd October
28th – 30th October
Thursday 31st October
Sonia Mediero
Prep – Year 2 Co-ordinator
Year 4 Camp
Prep 2014 Transition 1 Assembly – 2D hosting
Prep Swimming
Prep 2014 Transition 2
Year 3 Camp
Assembly – 2F hosting
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MRS JAN JOLLEY, Head of Middle School, Keilor Campus
jan.jolley@overnewton.vic.edu.au
MR TIM MAHON, Head of Middle School, Taylors Lakes Campus
tim.mahon@overnewton.vic.edu.au
TERM 4
We would like to thank all students, parents and staff for the very smooth beginning to Term 4. Student have settled back quickly into
the routines of Middle School, enabling immediate engagement and effective use of their learning time.
HOME – SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
If you would like to discuss any issues, please do not hesitate to contact the relevant staff via the student diary, email, or by phone, as we
look forward to continuing to successfully work in partnership with all Middle School families.
UNIFORM
It is fantastic to see so many students wearing their uniform so well and we are very proud of the way they look. Parents, please
remember that students are to wear full Overnewton school uniform in its correct form. An outline of the uniform requirements is to be
found on pages 17 -20 of the student diary, but a few small things to note are:
 Hats are to be worn during breaks for Term 1 and Term 4.
 Blazers need to be worn to and from school.[except during Term 1 and Term 4 on days where the forecast temperature is 30c]
 Shiny black leather lace up shoes to be worn.
 Earrings must be studs or plain sleepers only.
 Only one earring per ear and in the lobe of the ear.
 A watch and small cross (worn under the uniform) are the only other jewellery to be worn.
 Make-up and nail polish should not be worn to school.
 Hair must be tidy at all times which supports the school policy of prohibiting extreme hairstyles.
 Hair which touches the uniform collar or longer must be (fully) tied back.
 For our sports uniform, it must be full Overnewton attire.
MIDDLE SCHOOL – IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERM 4
14th October – 27th November
15th – 18th October
18th October
21st October
22nd October
23rd October
28th October
28th – 20th October
Taylors Lakes Campus Year 8 Physical Education program – GoodLife Fitness Centre and
Fitafex Boxing Gym
Taylors Lakes Campus Year 7 Lake Dewar Camp
Taylors Lakes Campus Year 8 - Visit by author and award winning journalist – Tim Pegler
Casual Clothes Day for Country Fair
Keilor Campus Year 5 Waxworks Presentation
Year 8 Religious Studies Excursion
Taylors Lakes Campus Year 7 Ancient Worlds Incursion
Taylors Lakes Campus Year 5 Lady Northcote Camp
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OVERNEWTON FAMILIES
Some vacancies still exist for Prep 2014
Parents who have a child attending Overnewton College and are interested in obtaining a position for other siblings in their
family should contact the Registrar, Diane King on 9334 0141 and request an application form as soon as possible.
As part of the “Conditions of Entry” to Overnewton Anglican Community College, signed by all families upon confirmation of
enrolment “One full term’s written notice is required to withdraw a student from the College. If one full term’s notice is not
given to the College, one full term’s fees will be charged.”
If you have a child who will not be returning to Overnewton in or in 2014 please ensure that you notify the Registrar, Mrs Diane King
in writing. Email: diane.king@overnewton.vic.edu.au
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MR DEREK SUMMERTON, Head of Canowindra
derek.summerton@overnewton.vic.edu.au
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Our Year 9 Debating Team of Erandi Banneyake, Freya Clemens, Natasha Anderson, Steven Lam and Marie Kantharidis entered the
Quarter Finals of the Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV) debating last term at Genazzano. They were very well prepared to debate
against the challenging topic: “We should prefer direct action to a carbon tax to combat climate change.” Unfortunately they did not
get through but lost by just one point out of an available 240 points! An amazing performance.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Class winners of the House Be Heard Competition presented during the last Assembly of Term 3 are listed beliow. Their public
speaking ability was quite outstanding. Well done to all and especially our place getters:
1st
Jessie Cameron (Curie)
2nd
Lachlan Stevenson (Pasteur)
3rd
Erandathie Banneyake (Edison)
And:
Curie:
Edison:
Pasteur:
Steven Lam, Marie Kantharidis and Michaela Bajraszewski
Chantelle Dawoud
Isabella Markovski and William Campbell
MODEL SOLAR VEHICLE CHALLENGE
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Jay Critchley and Peta Skinner are taking our Model Solar Vehicle
team to Scienceworks on Sunday 20th October for our first attempt at
this annual challenge. We are looking forward to participating in this
event and reporting how we perform.
VISIBLE THINKING
Our Open Learning Area has a new addition; the “Visible Thinking Blackboard”. Each
week we add a question, challenge or a request for reflection or feedback, for students to
respond to. The first challenge was palindromes. Within a day the board was covered in
palindromes in the form of words and phrases.
CANOWINDRA IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 4 DATES
Sunday 20th October
Model Solar Vehicle Challenge
Monday 4th November
Mid Term Holiday
Tuesday 5th November
Melbourne Cup Day
Wednesday 13th November
Report Writing Day (student free day)
Monday 18th November
Exams
Tuesday 19th November
Exams
Thursday 21st November
Racing for the Future camp leaves
Sunday 24th November
Racing for the Future camp returns
Monday 25th November
Focus Week 8
Thursday 5th December
Year 9 Social
Monday 9th December
Step-up Program at Senior School
Tuesday 10th December
Digital Portfolio Presentations (all day)
Wednesday 11th December
Final Assembly
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MR TIM JEZARD, Head of Student Services
tim.jezard@overnewton.vic.edu.au
UPCOMING EVENT: DIGITAL DIALOGUES (see flyer at the end of Whispers).
We are looking forward to this upcoming event, aimed to inspire conversations between parents and children. The evening will be filled
with interactive role plays and quizzes. Here is a sample to start those conversations…..
What does ASL stand for?
a.
Assessment Services Limited
b.
Age, Sex, Location
c.
Awesome Super Life
d.
Active Server Language
Which statement is false?
a.
It is illegal to play GTA5 if you are under 18
b.
It is illegal to buy GTA5 if you are under 18
c.
14 year old are allowed to play R +18 games
d.
It is legal to buy 18+ games if you are 18
What does the Skype symbol look like?
a.
A blue background with a white bird
b.
A white S in a blue bubble
c.
A blue S in a white bubble
d.
A blue camera on a white background
MS JANENE LOKAJ, Head of Sport Taylors Lakes Campus
janene.lokaj@overnewton.vic.edu.au
MRS NIKKI LITTLE, Head of Sport Keilor Campus
nikki.little@overnewton.vic.edu.au
SPORT RESULTS YEARS 5-9
YEAR 5/6 SPORT
The first three weeks of Term 4 for the Year 5 students at both campuses will be devoted to the preparation of the teams for the
upcoming interschool sporting program. The sports the students will be trailing in during this period are newcombe (version of
volleyball whereby you can catch the ball), t-ball (something like softball but with no pitcher), basketball, European Handball and a new
sport of speedball (a mixture of soccer and football). The students from the Taylors Lakes Campus were able to try speedball out on
the last day of last term and from all reports enjoyed it immensely. The staff in charge said it was more soccer than football and they
didn‟t apply all of the scoring options associated with the sport but the students gave it a good try and at least the staff members taking
this sport have had a little practice also. The Year 6 students will be engaged in minor games during this time but as from Week 4 they
will turn their attention to the preparation of the 2014 ACS teams. This program is in its third year and we have found it a very valuable
process as it gives us time to fully prepare our teams for the following year. The Year 7 results have shown a significant improvement
since the implementation of this program.
YEAR 7
This round saw the recommencement of the summer season of ACS sport and it was a great come back from the boys‟ softball team
after a disappointing start and trailing 12 runs – 4 that was one of the many highlights of the round. The boys did not lose their heads
and improved their fielding and batting to overhaul the deficit. The third innings marked their comeback with 10 runs batted adding to
their total of four from the previous two innings and in turn getting Thomas Carr all out without adding to their score. Hopefully in
future games they will start off stronger but these were very encouraging signs for the remainder of the season. The girls too had a good
win with some excellent pitching from Bonnie Holman and Dana Curcic displaying great batting skills. Aleesha Samuel, Lauren Puches,
Chelsea Marchment and Georgia Lethlean all put in great efforts also.
Great serving from Katrina Bajraszewski and Georgia Cooper enabled the volleyball A team to dominant the match. Jeanne Li
demonstrated improvement in her match play and the team was much improved. Jacinth Kunapo and Molly Mc Crudden were named
best on court from the girls‟ volleyball A match.
It was a great win by the boys‟ cricket team this round by 41 runs. The highlight of the win was not their skill with the bat or the ball
but their encouragement of each other throughout the game and their organisational ability that enabled the team to focus on the job at
hand. Best with the bat were Jye Craggill (31 runs) and Alex Bentley (22 runs) and with the ball Jeremy Binu Varkey 1/3 off four overs.
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The boys from the hockey team had a good win this week with Joshua Velardo and John Santi controlling the middle area. Jake
Kutlesovski and Alex Tran had a lot of pace up front and were instrumental in setting up the win. Best on ground were Joshua Velardo,
Alex Tran and Lachlan Platt.
To cap off a very good round for the Year 7 teams the girls from the soccer squad were able to bring home a six goal win. Matiese Viti
scored four of the goals and was named one of the best players of the match. Other key players to the win were Mallory Vandeloo and
Keeley Di Martino who both scored a goal a piece and were instrumental in many of the team‟s attacks.
Winners: Boys‟ softball (14 runs -12); girls‟ volleyball A (3 sets – 1); girls‟ volleyball B (4 sets – 0); girls‟ softball (14 runs – 2); girls‟
soccer (6 goals – 0); boys‟ table tennis (9 sets – 7); girls‟ tennis (11 sets – 1); boys‟ hockey (3 goals – 0)
YEAR 8
One win and one loss marked the resumption of the summer season for the girls‟ volleyball teams. The A team scored a convincing 4
sets – 0 victory while the B team went down 2 sets – 3 in a heartbreaking fifth set loss that gave Thomas Carr the win. April Ashcroft
displayed consistent serving and demonstrated excellent team work skills from the A team. It was an entire team effort by the girls
from the B team highlighted by by some fantastic serving just to miss out on the win.
Jordan Tomkinson had his first game as captain of the softball team this round and did a superb job especially leading the way with his
batting and pitching skills. James Konjarski played the role as catcher extremely well; however, the team was a little rusty in the field
allowing several runs to be scored by the opposition. Generally there are good signs at this stage of the competition.
The girls from the soccer team had a good first up win this round against a tough opponent in Thomas Carr. Rebecca Wrout led the
way scoring three goals while Madison Krstevski scored another two and was named best on ground. Georgia Sneddon made it an even
half dozen with one goal.
Mehtaab Singh scored a game high 40 runs not out (retired) in the boys‟ cricket match this week. Daniel Guisti kept the scoring ticking
over with another 19 runs along with Dillon Hewa who also scored 19. It was disappointing that too many wides and no balls were
bowled which just added scores to the opposition. Improvement in this aspect of the game is necessary to complement their batting
skills and then hopefully they can achieve the win.
Key Players from the girls‟ tennis match were Olivia Panayiotidis, Emily Papageorge Courtney Stokes, Keilani Evans and Julia Esposito.
Highlights from the games were the pairings of Megan Henderson / Greta Egan and Megan Mc Dermott / Julia Genis who each won
their first set in doubles for the year. It‟s great that our developing players have been continuing to learn and improve their tennis during
the mid-season break.
The score from the boys‟ hockey match did not reflect the quality of the game and the effort made by the Overnewton side. It was a
matter of the opposition shots at goal being accurate while unfortunately, the Overnewton team missed theirs. The players tired in the
second half due to the lack of bench time; however, they did not give up. Ben Serrano scored the team‟s only goal with best on ground
going to Andrew Metz, Rixon Wong and Andre Martinovici for their tireless effort on the pitch.
One win and one loss were the results from the basketball matches at this level. The boys from the A team continued their undefeated
season with a great win over Thomas Carr who were never beaten in the ACS competition in 2013. It was the lead established at the
start of the game by James Savvidis who scored 10 of his 12 points in the 1 st half of the game. Richard Leenaars dominated in the
second half with 16 points. The B team was not on their game this round and struggled throughout the match and suffered their first
loss of the season. Two points were each scored by Evander Korras, Daniel Arceri and Callum Stephens.
Winners: Girls‟ volleyball A (4 sets – 0); boys‟ softball (20 runs – 9); girls‟ soccer (6 goals – 1); girls‟ tennis (11 sets – 1); boys‟ basketball
A (47 pts – 36); boys‟ table tennis (15 sets – 1)
YEAR 9
The weather for the first round of the recommencement of the summer season was typical of a winter encounter rather than a summer
one with two of the sports, cricket and tennis, both declared a draw due to the inclement weather and the unsuitability of the playing
surface. All other matches were played and the results for most of them were very encouraging and kept teams high on the ladders.
Leading the way is the girls‟ softball team who were unbeaten at the break and they have continued to show their brilliance at this stage
of the season to keep a solid hold on the top of the ladder. Charlotte Lake and Steliani Constas were a great pitching and catching
combination that kept the Tomas Carr team on the back foot for most of the game. Megan Lam took two great catches in the field and
as the team was very strong, the umpires had to employ the mercy rule as the score blew out to a 15 run deficit. The boys‟ softball team
played out an 8 run draw with a homerun and magnificent catch from James Koroneos one of the highlights from this match. Sam
Tenni was great as the team‟s catcher and the entire team put in a strong effort to force the draw.
It was an easy encounter for the girls‟ soccer team, this round; however, it gave them good practice for the tougher matches coming up
later in the term. Goal scorers from this match were Minne Hudaverdi who scored three of the team‟s six goals, Emily Stipic (2 goals)
and Sally Tan was able to score a goal while in turn, the team did not allow any opposition goals.
The boys from the hockey team did an outstanding job this round applying the necessary pressure in attack to achieve many scoring
opportunities. The final scores did not reflect the dominance of the team all over the field throughout the course of the match. The
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only area of improvement would be making the most of every scoring option that is created from the excellent play. Christopher
Dawoud, Frank Cimone and Thomas Markey were named best on ground in this match.
Both basketball teams brought home a win this round to keep their positions high on the ladder. It was a slow start for the A team, only
leading by 2 points at the half time break. It was a much better start in the second half to keep the lead and extend it by 12 points by
the final siren. Norman Dimitrijevic was the best on court scoring a game high 20 points. Other point scorers from this match were
Andrew Bellinger (12 pts) and Harrison Bult (5 pts). The B team had a win by 4 points which secures their place as the team to beat in
this competition. The game was dominated by Timothy Jordan as he scored 11 of the team‟s 14 points of the game.
Highlights from other games:

A six set win by the boys‟ from the table tennis team who sit in the number one position
Winners: Boys‟ basketball A (43 pts – 29); boys‟ basketball B (19 pts – 10); boys‟ cricket (draw); boys‟ hockey (2 goals – 0); boys‟ softball
(8 runs – 8 draw); girls‟ soccer (6 goals – 0); girls‟ softball (21 runs – 6); boys‟ table tennis (11 matches – 5); girls‟ tennis (draw)
All players and parents are reminded that if they are still in possession of a uniform that was issued to them at the beginning of the
winter season they are to be returned. Invoices will be issued shortly to those families that still have not returned uniforms to the Sport
department. Players within the teams of basketball, soccer and hockey of the current season are reminded that you will need to return
your uniforms at the end of your last match.
Nikki Little and Janene Lokaj
Heads of Sport
CASUAL CLOTHES DAY
Both Campuses 21st October, 2013
Here‟s a fun way to help us collect goods to sell at the Country Fair, which has been a great fundraiser for our College over the past
years. All your kind donations are greatly appreciated and we are continuously overwhelmed with the generosity of goods supplied year
after year.
For the privilege of coming to school in casual clothes at both the Keilor Campus and Taylors Lakes Campus on Monday the 21st of
October, you are asked to bring along donations for any of the following stalls. As a guide to show you what to bring, please
scan the lists below. Please be careful of food use-by dates as we cannot sell out of date food items.
Lucky Bottle Dip Stall
Bubble bath
Tomato ketchup
Student Street
Costume Jewellery
Groceries
Canned foods
Paper Goods
Toilet Paper
Shampoo/Conditioner
BBQ sauce
Toiletries
Spaghetti
Tissues
Moisturiser
Honey
Beans
Serviettes
Nail polish
Vinegar
Wrapped Sweets/
Lollies for prizes
Football
Beetroot
Freezer Bags
Make up/foundation
Soft drink
Cordial
Tuna
Foil
Body lotion
Sparking apple juices
Sugar
Salmon
Cling Wrap
Massage oil
Cordials
Corn Kernels
Soups
Straws
Scented oils (as used
for oil burners)
Cake flavourings
(vanilla etc.)
Jaffa Lollies (Jaffa
smashing machine)
Cake Mix etc.
Gift Cards
Perfume
Marinates
Stationery Items
Washing up detergent
Salad dressing
Music Shack
Washing
Liquid
Deodorant
Fabric softener
Olive oil
DVDs
Candles
Scribble Pads
Bleach
Herbs and spices
CDs
Disinfectant
Fruit juice
Videos
Writing Pads
Exercise Books
For further information or clarification on the donation of items please feel free to contact
Olga Forsythe – Student Street co-ordinator on 0402 035 428.
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JUNIOR SPORTS PROGRAM
NETBALL RESULST
UNDER 11 Overnewton Sapphires were defeated by Pinkettes 13
to 1
UNDER 13 Overnewton 1 were defeated by Pandas 15 to 13
UNDER 13 Overnewton 2 defeated Rising Meadows 14 to 8
BASKETBALL RESULTS
UNDER 10 BOYS (Overnewton 1)
Overnewton Team 1 had a good start to the summer season with
a win over the Salvo Saints Team 2. Nice teamwork displayed,
well done boys.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 1: 14, Salvo Saints: 10
UNDER 10 BOYS (Overnewton 2)
A great start to the new season. The boys put in a solid team
effort with every player contributing.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 2: 28, Avondale Raiders: 16
UNDER 12 BOYS (Overnewton 1)
It was a difficult game with three new players on the team. Salvo
Saints started strongly and went on to win. Result was our boys
lost 8:16. We look forward to the next game.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 1: 8, Salvo Saints: 16
UNDER 12 BOYS (Overnewton 2)
What a fantastic start to the season! The boys played so well as a
team considering it was their first time playing together. The
OACC boys held up well to the good defence skills of Salvo
Saints with great passing and fast running.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 2: 21, Salvo Saints: 6
UNDER 12 GIRLS (Overnewton 1)
What a fantastic start girls (Maya, Karissa, Emma, Tess, Olivia,
Madi and Bella) for the new season. Keep up the great passing.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 1: 22, Avondale Raiders 1: 4
UNDER 12 GIRLS (Overnewton 2)
The girls had a great start to the season. Their teamwork paid off
with a convincing win. An especially great result for new coach
Campbell. Well done all.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 2: 38, Aberfeldie Jets 6: 2
UNDER 12 GIRLS (Overnewton 3)
We welcome Chloe, Kayla and Tara to the team; we hope you
enjoy learning and playing basketball. After a brilliant effort for
the first game of the season, the girls fought hard and came really
close to a win.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 3: 15, Avondale Raiders 2: 18
UNDER 14 BOYS (Overnewton 1)
Great start to the season, with a new team and new coach, our
boys played a superb game, even though a few late goals from the
opposing team closed the gap and made for a few tense moments,
it was our excellent teamwork that bought it home. Well done
boys.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 1: 14, St Peter‟s 2: 12
UNDER 14 GIRLS (Overnewton 2)
With a new team member this season the girls were off to a great
start with a win. Everyone in the team managed to score some
goals. Looking forward to a great season in U14‟s.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 2: 42, C.S. Blue Devils: 4
UNDER 16 BOYS (Overnewton 1)
It was a tough opening season game, as it was the first time the
boys have played in the U16‟s. With only five players, they all had
to work hard. Credit to the boys for putting in a great effort right
to the very end and never giving up.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 1: 19, St Christopher‟s 2: 31
UNDER 16 BOYS (Overnewton 2)
This week‟s game was the beginning of the summer season for
Overnewton 2. We have two new players joining the team –
Hamish Lynn and Bailey Hunt. The boys played well together for
their first game, struggling a little until half time. But then, they
pulled out all stops to bring home our first win for the season.
Every boy scored this week, well done!!
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 2: 35, Avondale Raiders: 15
UNDER 16 BOYS (Overnewton 3)
Great start to the season with a win for the team. In the first half
of the game the boys played very well and were ahead by eight
points and during the second half the other season started to
catch up and scored a few goals bringing them too close for
comfort. With all the parents on the edge of their seats watching
the clock ticking with seconds to go, all with anticipation if their
team could score another goal.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 3: 18, Taylors Lakes 9: 16
UNDER 16 GIRLS (Overnewton 1)
The girls were on fire this week, winning their first game in the
U16‟s. Welcome to „Grace‟ the newest member of our team. We
hope the girls keep up their good work in their new division.
Final scores: Overnewton Fire 1: 29, Salvo Saints 1: 18
TIPS FOR COMPLETING
YOUR FAMILY CONTRIBUTION SCHEME HOURS
Take the initiative to contact workgroup co-ordinators?
There is no need to wait for advertisements to appear. Feel free to call workgroup co-ordinators, especially if the
activities are something that interest you, and see if they are in need of help.
Susan Bates, Community Development (9334 0143)
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CLASSROOM ASSISTANCE
Classroom Assistance positions for both Keilor and Taylors Lakes Campuses will be advertised through Whispers on a weekly basis.
Most positions require a regular weekly commitment for the whole year, although in specific cases you may be able to alternate with
another parent or join a roster. You are invited to apply for any position, even if your child is at another campus or different year level.
Please note that the person you will be telephoning is a parent fulfilling their 18 hour commitment, so please do not phone before
7.15am or after 9.00pm. Younger siblings or sick children cannot accompany parents whilst on duty. A blue Classroom Assistance
folder is kept at the front office at each campus to record your hours.
Recording Hours
A reminder to parents that it is your responsibility to record your own hours for classroom assistance and excursions in the folder at the
front office labelled Classroom Assistance. Please ensure you write legibly and include details of your child, including the surname if
you have a different name to your child, and your home telephone number. These hours are collated at the end of each term.
Working with Children Check
It is a Victorian Government requirement that all adults working with children have a current Working with Children Check with
Overnewton College listed as a volunteer organisation. If you need to amend your details to include Overnewton College a „Change of
Personal Details Form‟ can be downloaded from the Department of Justice website www.justice.vic.gov.au. Please ensure you have
your card number or Post Office Receipt number when you phone to register your name.
KEILOR CAMPUS
If you have any concerns regarding the Classroom Assistance program at Keilor Campus please contact the relevant co-ordinator or
Jennie McCullagh, Resource Officer on 9334 0086
Parent Co-ordinators
Susie Gekas
Jenny Ratcliff
Tracy Wright
Prep, Years 1 and 2, P.M.P. and Art
Years 3 – 8, Senior School
ACS/House Sport
susie.gekas@live.com
jennyovernewton@bigpond.com
tracy.wright@overnewton.vic.edu.au
9449 3419
0425 870 244
9336 7294
Perceptual Motor Program (PMP)
Parent help is required for Perceptual Motor Program (PMP). All students in Prep and Year 1 participate in activities that develop coordination
skills with Physical Education staff. Sessions will be each Tuesday from 8.45am – 10.45am and we require a regular weekly commitment.
Susie Gekas 9449 3419
susie.gekas@live.com
Year 1 Classroom Assistance
Parent help is required in 1CR on Tuesdays from 9.00am – 10.45am commencing Term 4.
Susie Gekas 9449 3419
susie.gekas@live.com
Year 1 Excursion
Parent help, including First Aid trained parent is required for a Year 1 Excursion to IMAX Theatre and National Gallery on Thursday 14th
November from 9.00am – 2.30pm.
Susie Gekas 9449 3419
susie.gekas@live.com
Junior School Art Class
Prep R
Thursdays
1.30pm – 3.20pm
Week 2
1BK
Thursdays
8.50am – 11.00am
Week 1
1BK
Thursdays
8.50am – 10.00am
Week 2
1C
Tuesdays
11.30am – 1.00pm
Week 1
1GK
Tuesdays
11.30am – 1.00pm
Week 2
1S
Thursdays
10.00am – 11.00am
Week 2
2ML
Tuesdays
11.00am – 12.15pm
Week 2
2P
Tuesdays
11.00am – 12.15pm
Week 1
3G
Wednesdays
11.00am – 12.30pm
Weeks 1 and 2
3S
Thursdays
2.00pm – 3.20pm
Week 1
3S
Thursdays
1.30pm – 3.20pm
Week 2
Susie Gekas 9449 3419
susie.gekas@live.com
Junior School House Carnival
Parent help is required to assist with a Junior School House Carnival on Wednesday 20 th November from 9.00am – 12.50pm.
Jenny Ratcliff 0425 870 244
jennyovernewton@bigpond.com
Junior School Public Speaking
Parent help is required in the Junior School to assist with “Speak Up” public speaking group on Wednesdays from 12.50pm – 1.20pm.
Jenny Ratcliff 0425 870 244
jennyovernewton@bigpond.com
Year 5 Melbourne Zoo Excursion (Indonesian)
Parent help, including First Aid trained is required for a Year 5 LOTE excursion to Melbourne Zoo on Wednesday 30 th October from 9.00am
– 3.20pm.
Jenny Ratcliff 0425 870 244
jennyovernewton@bigpond.com
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TAYLORS LAKES CAMPUS
If you have any concerns regarding the Classroom Assistance Program
Resource Officer on 9334 0245.
Parent Co-ordinators
Melissa Lo-Iudice
– Years Prep-2
0425 757 838
Michelle Schembri
– Year 3 - 9
0414 907 337
Tracy Wright
– ACS/House Sport
 9336 7294
at Taylors Lakes Campus please contact Denise O‟Keefe,
Junior School Art Room Assistance
Parent help is needed to assist with the following Junior School Art classes:
1G
Wednesdays
9.45am – 11am
2F
Wednesdays
1.30pm – 3.30pm
rocknu1@optusnet.com.au
michelle04@iinet.net.au
tracy.wright@overnewton.vic.edu.au
Week 2
Week 2
Melissa Lo-Iudice 0425 757 838
rocknu1@optusnet.com.au
Junior School Classroom Assistance
Parent help is needed to assist with the following Junior School classes:
1M
Wednesdays
12pm – 1pm
1M
Mondays
9am – 11am
1M
Tuesdays
9am – 11am
2F
Mondays
9am – 10.30am
2F
Fridays
9am – 10.30am
2E
Mondays
9.30am – 10.30am
2E
Tuesdays
9.30am – 10.30am
2E
Wednesdays
9.30am – 10.30am
2E
Thursdays
9.30am – 10.30am
2E
Tuesdays
12pm – 1pm
2E
Mondays
11am – 12.30am
2E
Wednesdays
11am – 12.30am
Week 1 & 2
Week 1 & 2
Week 1 & 2
Week 1 & 2
Week 2
Week 1 & 2
Week 1 & 2
Week 1 & 2
Week 1 & 2
Week 1
Week 1 & 2
Week 1 & 2
Melissa Lo-Iudice 0425 757 838
rocknu1@optusnet.com.au
4NJ
4NJ
Thursdays
Wednesdays
9am – 11am
9am – 11am
Week 1
Week 2
Michelle Schembri 0414 907 337
michelle04@iinet.net.au
Prep Swimming Program
Parent help is needed to assist with the Prep swimming program being held from Monday 21st October to Thursday 31st October at the
following times:
Mon 21st, Tues 22nd, Wed 23rd
PME/PP
11.15am – 12.40pm
PMA
12.00pm – 1.20pm
Thurs 24th, Fri 25th, Mon 28th
PME/PMA
11.15am – 12.40pm
PP
12.00pm – 1.20pm
Tue 29th, Wed 30th, Fri 31st
PP/PMA
11.15am – 12.40pm
PME
12.00pm – 1.20pm
Melissa Lo-Iudice 0425 757 838
rocknu1@optusnet.com.au
Year 5 LOTE Excursions
Parent help is needed to assist with a Year 5 German and a Year 5 Indonesian excursion to the Melbourne Zoo being held on Wednesday 6th
November from 9.00am – 3.20pm.
Michelle Schembri 0414 907 337
michelle04@iinet.net.au
Year 4 Indonesian Excursion
Parent help is needed to assist with a Year 4 Indonesian excursion to CERES being held on Friday 15th November from 9.00am – 3.20pm.
Michelle Schembri 0414 907 337
michelle04@iinet.net.au
Prep Excursion
Parent help is needed to assist with a Prep excursion to the Melbourne Zoo being held on Friday 15th November from 8.45am – 3.20pm.
Melissa Lo-Iudice 0425 757 838
rocknu1@optusnet.com.au
Taylors Lakes Campus 2014 Year 8 Camping Program
Parent help is required to assist with the Year 8 Camp to Canberra from Monday 31st March – Friday 4th April 2014. Expressions of
interest should be sent by email to tlccamps@overnewton.vic.edu.au or by mail, no later than Friday 22 November 2013. Please provide any
relevant experience, your child‟s name and class, your postal address and a contact number. First Aiders will be required to hold a minimum
Level 2 First Aid and current CPR and be prepared to do Anaphylaxis training. It is a Victorian Government requirement that all adults
working with children have a current Working with Children Check with Overnewton College listed as a volunteer organisation. All email
applications will receive a receipt of delivery. Hours will be credited at the conclusion of the camp.
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PARENT SUPPORT TEAM
CANOWINDRA (Year 9)
Meeting: Thursday 17th of October at Switch, Watergardens
Town Centre. Taylors Lakes. Commencing at 7.30 pm.
NEW PARENTS ARE WELCOME.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Come and join the Junior School-Taylors Lakes Campus
Parent Support Team
for coffee and cake
($10 per person)
WEDNESDAY 23rdOCTOBER AT 7.15PM
Sugar Gum Hotel (upstairs)
Gourlay Road, Sydenham 3037
The Parent Support Team is a friend raising group who work
closely with Year 9 staff to organise activities for the students.
We are also there to help families in need during tough times.
Hours will contribute to the Family Contribution Scheme.
RSVP by 20th October, 2013
Please email:
Junior School-Taylors Lakes Campus
Parent Support Team Co ordinator
Gaile.monument@iinet.net.au
If you would like to help, come along to our meeting and join
our friendly team or if you have any queries, please call
Dianne Seiffert on 9307 0818
or Judy Simpfendorfer on 0431 154 589.
COLLEGE SHOP
OVERNEWTON PARENTS & FRIENDS
BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY
Support the Overnewton Community and always consult the
Parents and Friends Business and Services Directory!
Events on Paper custom make invitations for all occasions.
For further information see page 41 of the 2013-2014 Parents &
Friends Services Directory or call Karol
Micallef for assistance. Special offer applies
for members of the Overnewton Community
This Parents & Friends Services Directory
is available on line - Check it out by visiting
www.overnewton.vic.edu.au. You can then
download this directory or view other
publications.
Janine Hilton 9334 0104
The College Shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday every week and two Saturdays (the first and last
Saturday each term) during term. Please note: the College
Shop is not open during school holidays unless advertised in
Whispers.
TERM 3 2013 OPENING HOURS
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
8.15am - 4.30pm
8.15am - 4.30pm
8.15am - 4.30pm
The College Shop will be closed for lunch
between the hours of 12 – 1pm
_________________________________________________
SATURDAY OPENINGS 2013
Parent assistance is needed for the
TAYLORS LAKES CAMPUS Sausage Sizzle Group
We need parents to assist with operating our
Sausage Sizzle each Saturday
Operating hours are 8:30am - 3:30pm (full day shift)
OR the following shifts (half day)
8:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 3: 30pm
All hours go towards the Family Contribution Scheme
Parents from either campus can apply
You will be required to serve or cook
at the COVERED BBQ AREA
located outside the Taylors Lakes Campus
Gymnasium entrance
If you are able to help, please contact
us to discuss times
HANAN DAWOUD - 0413 995 829
or
MARY MOUTAFIS - 0400 137 716
Term 4
12th October
7th December
9 – 1 pm
9 – 1 pm
EXCHANGE and REFUNDS
While we are happy to exchange, you will need to keep your
receipt to do so. All exchanges and refunds will only be
accepted in the term of the original purchase.
ZIP REPAIRS
Bags requiring zip repairs can be dropped off at the College
Shop the last Thursday of the term before 11am. A notice will
be in Whispers with regards to the date for Term 4. We ask that
you clearly mark your child‟s bag with their name and phone
number contact and ensure the bags are clean. These bags are
then ready for collection on the first Tuesday of the new term.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate contact Miranda
Turner on 9334 0112.
Note: Patches are now available from the College Shop for
Junior School grey trousers and track pants
Miranda Turner
College Shop Manager, 9334 0112.
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HELPERS NEEDED!!!!
OVERNEWTON COUNTRY FAIR 2013
Saturday 9thNovember
All hours worked go towards the Family Contribution Scheme!!
DEVONSHIRE TEAS
Friday Night 8th November
5pm. – 9pm
Minimum 4 hours
We need parent to help bake scones at
the new gymnasium at the Taylors
Lakes Campus.
Ingredients are
supplied.
Saturday 9th November
9am – 5pm
Minimum 4 hours
We need parents to help with serving
scones, washing dishes, taking orders
and money, etc. Please call after 5pm:
Marijana Stipic
0429 040 069
Marianne Watson
0458 250 150
Taylors Lakes Campus
BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS !
It's time to clear out
your book shelves for the
Country Fair Book Stall.
Contact Kitty Beagley
on 0404 394 954 or 9337 5586
Josephine Gusman
0410 627 403
TRASH N TREASURE
DONATIONS
CAN BE DROPPED OFF
TO THE SHED
AT
TAYLORS LAKES CAMPUS
19th OCTOBER
10.30am to 1pm
ART AND CRAFT STALL
We are looking for people to assist
us in making craft items for the
Fair.
Newcomers Welcome!!!
Please call after 5pm:
Sharyn Murphy
0419 313 920
Keilor Campus
SECURITY
We are looking for parents who
would like to assist with security
during the day of the fete.
Please contact:
Scott Welsh
0438 550 180
HOME MADE CAKES AND
SWEETS STALL
The Overnewton Country Fair is rapidly
approaching for another year and we
would like to call on all the wonderful
support we have had from our school
community, to make it another successful
cake stall.
Cakes, biscuits, muffins, slices, savouries!
Whatever your baking specialty may be,
we would love to have some for our stall.
Please contact:
Kalli Lontos
0419-371-391
9390 8276
kalli@adec.org.au
or
Rosie Smarrelli
9336 7256
0418-512-029
rosie@metrobodycorp.com.au
TOYS AND SHOW BAGS STALL
We are looking for parents who would
like to assist during the day of the
Country Fair.
Please contact:
Amanda 0408 127 444
or
Marlean 0425 767 446
HELPERS ARE ALSO NEEDED FOR SET-UP AND CLEAN-UP
Friday 8th November:
Set-up from 9 am. Help is also needed on Friday night.
Saturday 9th November:
Assistance with stalls, car park attendants, food hall servers, golf competition, and helpers to pack-up after the Fair.
Sunday 10th November:
Clean-up (BYO gloves and tongs) from 9 am until finished.
If you can spare any time over these three days please contact:
Debbie Hinch on 0407 562 432 or debbie.hinch@hotmail.com
Every attempt will be made to find something to suit your available times and your preference of activity. If you are likely to
have fulfilled your Term 4 commitment toward the Family Contribution Scheme prior to this, we can carry hours you
contribute toward the Fair forward to Term 1 in 2014.
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The more Books we sell the more we raise so please tell your family and friends!
Thank you for your continued support.
Any questions please contact the Senior School Parents Support Team:
Robyn Baddeley or Samantha Begg
overnewtonsspsg@gmail.com
Each Melbourne Entertainment™ Book contains over $15,000
in valuable and exclusive offers!
Sunday 27th October
All welcome to participate in the Senior School Parent Support Group fun day at the races .
Come and enjoy a fund day at the Kilmore Harness Cup.
Your day will include:
Champagne, drinks and nibble upon arrival at Overnewton College-Keilor Campus
Trackside table seating with the best indoor seating and views of the home straight.
3 Course Gourmet Luncheon.
Admission and Race book inclusive.
Bar and Tote facilities
On the day there will also be fashions on the field so come
dressed to impress!
BOOK by 19th October - NOW only one bus
Please email the overnewtonsspstg@gmail.com to request a
booking. Payments will be made through the Keilor office by
contacting Joanne Henderson 9334 0133.
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Country Fair 2013
STUFFED TOYS
Are you sick of seeing those large
oversized stuffed toys lying around your
home?
Here‟s your chance to get rid of them!!
Whether it‟s Homer Simpson, The Red
Devil or perhaps that large oversized
puppy with the big brown eyes, we will
be more than happy to take them off
your hands – be assured that they will go to a good home!!
We are bringing back to Student Street the “stomp a balloon”
stall, and we are seeking your kind donations to be on display
and won by the winning tickets found in the balloons
Stuffed Toys with stains or tears will not be accepted
Donations can be made by contacting Olga Forsythe to arrange
for collection or pick up on 0402 035 428 or can be donated on
the following collection dates at the Taylors Lakes Campus
shed
Saturday 26th October – 9am - 12noon
STUDENT STREET – HELP NEEDED
Come and visit “Student Street” at this year‟s Fair. It is jam
packed with activities for the kids – face painting, nail art,
tattoos, painting, fairy floss, popcorn, sno-kones, balloon
stomping, jaffa smasha, handball footy, and so much more!
Awesome prizes to be won!
This is by far the coolest place for the young (and the young at
heart) to be at the Fair. Grab yourself a bargain at the
cosmetics/toiletries stand, there is something there for
everyone! This year we have included a new activity, which will
surely turn heads! This activity will be published in the up and
coming Whispers and will most definitely draw a crowd.
To ensure Student Street’s success, we require volunteers
to help out on the day with running some of the activities.
All hours worked will be allocated to your 18hr
contribution in Term 4 (or Term 1, 2014).
Please contact me ASAP if you are able to assist on the day and
we hope to see you there! (there is also the setting up on the
Friday night and packing up on the Saturday straight after the
Fair – if you are able to also assist with this please let me know)
Thank you.
Olga Forsythe
Student Street Co-ordinator
Mobile: 0402 035 428
Email: oforsythe0606@gmail.com
25-27 ROBERTSONS ROAD, TAYLORS LAKES
As part of the annual Country Fair, we will again be organising a Vehicle Exhibition
which will consist of a variety of different exhibits.
Such as...
 Boats
 Motor Bikes
 Race Cars
 Muscle Cars
Date: Saturday 9th November, 2013 (weather permitting)
 Modified Cars
Time: 10am - 2pm
 Concourse Vehicles
Response to last year's vehicle exhibition was excellent, therefore it is happening again. We are now asking for
interested persons to contact us. Members of the College Community have until Friday 18th October 2013 to prebook a spot . Any remaining spots will be allocated to persons outside the school community.
Cost to enter vehicle, $10 (non-refundable);
Please contact me for entry forms. Payment will be taken at gate entry.
The objective of this exhibition is for people to share and talk to others about their
passion for their vehicles. We expect this to create a lot of interest and it has the
potential to contribute positively towards the Fair in future years.
For further information please contact
Gary Shackleton
0418 335 830
email gary@shackindustries.com.au
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Parent
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP ZONE DUTY
(formerly Yard Duty)
Activities carried out by the Yard Duty parent workgroup have
changed from the commencement of Term 4, 2013.
Parents are now required for:
Mornings from 8.30 – 9.00am
Afternoons from 3.15 – 3.45pm
Overnewton Country Fair 2013
COFFEE STALL
The coffee stall is seeking any unopened bags of coffee beans.
If you have upgraded your home coffee machine to a pod
machine and have any bags of beans no longer needed, we will
happily take them for this years coffee stall.
Bags need to be unopened and within use by date. (Best before
9/11/13)
for Yard Duty assistance at the drop-off and pick-up zones at
both campuses.
Please drop bags into either main administration office, clearly
labelled “coffee stall”, for collection.
The purpose of this duty is to assist students in safely crossing the
car park at the zebra crossings.
Your donation will be appreciated.
If this sounds like you and you are interested please contact:
OVERNEWTON COUNTRY FAIR 2013
IS CALLING FOR YOU!!!!
Mary at mtsavdaridis@bigpond.com for Keilor Campus
Andrea at gabarrow@bigpond.net.au for Taylors Lakes
Campus
We look forward to having you on our team.
DO YOU HAVE TALENT?
If you love performing and would like to
showcase your talent, musical, dance or singing,
we would love for you to perform at the
Overnewton Country Fair to be held at the
Taylors Lakes Campus on Saturday 9th
November.
Please contact Leeane on 0401 141 406 or
Leeanne.miller@hotmail.com
to secure your time in lights!!
FOOD HALL HELPERS NEEDED
This year our Country Fair will be held on Saturday 9th
November 2013 at the Taylors Lakes Campus. The annual
Country Fair is one of our schools major fundraising events of
the year and relies on the help and generosity of our
community.
We are calling for volunteers to assist us in the Food Hall to
make this huge event possible. As is the same every year,
helpers are needed throughout the weekend and in various
roles. We require assistance:
To set up stalls on the Friday night prior to the Fair
To man stalls on Saturday and
To clean up Sunday
Hours will be allocated to Term 4
or can be carried forward to Term 1 2014
For more information please contact
Joe Calleja 0419 008 127
MUSIC and MOVIE SHACK
COUNTRY FAIR 2012
CHRISTMAS AND GIFT HAMPERS STALL
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD CD’S,DVD’S OR RECORDS??
CAN YOU SPARE AT LEAST ONE ITEM OR MORE
FROM YOUR COLLECTION?
We are looking for any type of Children‟s Music, Pop, Classical,
Gospel, Country, New Age, Alternative, Jazz, Movies, Comedies,
TV Series, Box Sets etc.
What do you do with your donation?
Please leave your donation marked “Music Shack” and leave it at
the front office of your campus.
Donations can be delivered to the shed at the Taylors Lakes
Campus on Saturday 19th October, 10.30am to 1pm
or
If you have a larger donation and require collection
please contact Nada Phillipou 0417 803 337
Are you employed full time and looking for ways to complete
hours in your own time? Look no further, we have the answer!
The Christmas and Gift Hamper Team, are looking for
expressions of interest from anyone who would like to take
advantage of a fantastic way to contribute their hours from
home.
Thank you for your generous support !!!!
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Newcomers welcome!!
For all enquiries please call:
Danielle 0425 854 028 or Maria 0412 679 194
between 6pm and 8 pm (Mon - Fri)
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All Day Discounted Ride Wristbands for the Following Rides
$30 – If purchased before 6th November 2013
Or $35 if purchased on the day
OVERNEWTON FAIR RIDES 2013
Music Trip $6
Giant Slide
2 for $5
Sizzler (Cha Cha) $6
Cup and Saucer $5
The Claw $6
and
The Tornado $6
Jurassic Inflatable
$5
Note: Rides available may vary due to operational constraints
__________________________________________________________________
Tear off and return to Reception at either Campus
Name of Parent/Guardian ________________________________
Name of Child/Children __________________________________
No. of Wristbands _____ X $30 = $__________
(Payment by Cash (exact money please)
or Credit Card only)
VISA/MASTERCARD (Cross out whichever is not applicable)
_______/_______/_______/_______
Expires __/__
Signature ________________________________
Note: Credit card details will be destroyed immediately this request has been processed
Date __/__/__
Phone No. __________________
Note: NO CHEQUES ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT
ON THE DAY, COLLECT WRISTBANDS AT STAND NEAR RIDES (ID REQUIRED)
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