Principal`s Message - Williamstown High School

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Issue 1, February 2014
Principal’s Message
Welcome back to term 1 2014. I would like to give a
special welcome to all new students at both campuses.
We have had a great start to the year. The special
program at Bayview allowed time for homegroup
sessions to set up important expectations for the year in
line with our school wide positive behaviour approach. If
you are keen to read more about this there are links on
our website and more information will be shared at the
year level information sessions over the next few weeks.
At Pasco the Headstart program at the end of 2013
ensured a smooth start straight into the courses this
year. We have moved our homegroup session at Pasco
to follow recess to ensure all students are present to
collect important information and so they can take part in
the essential activities covered in this time.
VCE Results
We were very pleased with the VCE and VCAL results in
2013. Congratulations to the class of 2013 The
Graduation ceremony was again a very successful and
moving evening. A quick summary of the results
indicates the following:
• There were 82 Study Scores ≥ 40
• There were 13 Study Scores ≥ 45
• There was 1 student who scored a perfect
score of 50
• There were 28 students with an ATAR over 90.
It was wonderful to see the class of 2013 at the
Williamstown town hall graduating and celebrating
together with their families.
CALENDAR
February 2014
17 - 21
19 - 20
19 - 22
25
27
Year 7 Camp
Year 11 Parent Workshop
Senior Music Tour
Year 10 Family Orientation
Year 7 BBQ for Parents
March 2014
3-5
10
11
Unit 3 Outdoor Education Camp
Labour Day (Public Holiday)
Whole School Curriculum Day
(Student Free Day)
Unit 1 Outdoor Education Camp
School Athletics Carnival
Bayview Campus Working Bee
Parent Teacher Online bookings open
Year 9 Cadets Camp
Alpine students return
19 –21
21
22
25
27 –28
31
April 2014
2
3
4
Year 7-9 P/T/S interviews (Bayview Campus)
Year 10-12 P/T/S interviews (Pasco Campus
Last day of term1
Successful VCAL Program
We had great success with our VCAL program in 2013
with many students obtaining apprenticeships and
others moving on to further study.
(Continued on page 2)
College Principal: Lisa Sperling
Bayview Campus Principal: Darryn Kruse
Bayview Assistant Principal: Tamy Stubley
Bayview Street, Williamstown, 3016
T: (03) 9399 9228
F: (03) 9399 9217
Pasco Campus Principal: Gino Catalano
Pasco Assistant Principal: Ross Adamson
Pasco Street, Williamstown, 3016
T: (03) 9397 1899
F: (03) 9397 6899
School Captains: Charles Keeble and Nala Taukilo
Vice Captains: Ashleigh Davey and Kristina Mastrokostas
Williamstown High School
Issue 1 - February 2014
New Staff
Here is a short note from a parent:
“We just want to thank you and the other VCAL teachers
who taught our son Year 12 2103 at Williamstown High.
He had a fabulous year thanks to you all and we highly
recommend the VCAL program that you offer.
He has now just started an apprenticeship at an
Engineering firm in Sunshine and also has a place at
Swinburne doing Engineering Civil which he has
deferred.
Please pass on our gratitude to the other members of
the VCAL team”
New Teachers and Leaders in the School.
We welcome some fabulous new teachers to the school.
Below is a list with their teaching area and campus. We
also have some new Student Management Leaders.
Student Management Leaders and
Leading Teachers
NAME
INITIAL
CAT AREA
CAMPUS
Tom McLoughlan
MC
Year 7 Student Mngt
B
Martin Walsh
WA
Year 7 Student Mngt
B
Karen Mahoney
KM
Year 8 Student Mngt
B
Dean Russ
RU
Year 8 Student Mngt
B
Narelle Roberts
NR
Year 9 Student Mngt
B
Warren Patterson
WP
Year 9 Student Mngt
B
Rebecca Ferretti
RF
Year 10 Student Mngt
P
Karen Treacy
KT
P
Jennifer Bashford
BD
P
Sebastian Bettiol
SE
P
Anna Bovdis
AB
P
Brett Russell
BR
P
Adam Potter
AP
Student Engagement
& Wellbeing LT
P
Susanne
Prosenica
SP
Student Engagement
& Wellbeing LT
B
Michelle Casey
MI
ICT E-learning LT
P
Rick Hudson
HN
Curriculum LT
P
Renee Liprino
LO
Curriculum LT
B
Gavin Clifford
GN
Professional Learning
LT
P
Susan Walker
WR
Professional Learning
LT
B
John Shute
JO
Literacy LT
B
Bayview Street Campus: 9399 9228
NAME
INITIAL
CAT AREA
CAMPUS
Ruth Walker
RW
Maths
B
Atish Singh
AT
Maths/Physics
P
Sue Bridges
SD
Food Tech Ass.
P
Micheal Mann
MM
PE/Hums
B
Daniel Milutinovic
MD
Maths/Science
P
Erin McMahon
EM
Indo/English
B
Jacqueline Damen
JD
Japanese/ESL
B/P
Christopher Ardley
AD
Media/VCD/Eng
P
Tessa Deliopoulos
TD
VCD/Studio Art
P
Conall Minter
CL
Maths
B
Adam Portelli
PO
Indo/English
B
Mathew Hrasko
MH
Chem/Bio/Psy
P
Mathew Grossman
GM
VCAL/PE/Eng
P
Brianna Murray
MU
Eng/Hums
P
Centenary celebrations and
selection of the architects
for the Centenary Theatre
We will begin the exciting celebrations for our centennial in October this year. We will be asking soon
for parent volunteers to help us organise specific
events. If you are interested to help in any way
please email me.
Sperling.lisa.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
I am pleased to announce that we have selected
our architects for the new Centennial Theatre. After
a long process we selected Y2 Architecture to work
with us to design our new facility. Y2 Architecture is
a Melbourne based design firm. They have 30
years’ experience in Educational and Community
oriented projects. They will work with staff, School
Council and students to design the theatre complex.
Below are some initial sketches of what the theatre
could look like.
Pasco Street Campus: 9397 1899
Email: williamstown.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au
Web Site: www.willihigh.vic.edu.au
Welcome back to all our families to the new school year. Several campus improvements were carried out
during the holiday period. These included renovation of our music rooms (Q5 & Q6) and Visual
communication room (Q4), new chairs were placed in eight of our classrooms, improved lighting for a number
of our classrooms, new lockers ordered for our year 10 students (due to arrive by the end of this week) and
we have started our ambitious makeover of our library installing modern furniture such as shelving and corrals
(with a modern collaboration learning space to be created this year). Through our painting maintenance
program, many classrooms were also repainted ensuring the students commence this year’s studies in bright
clean classrooms.
Pasco Street Update
I had the pleasure of welcoming the students to the new school year at our first campus assembly. During the
assembly I also discussed our 2013 results (see below) highlighting to students that we are indeed in a very
good environment, with great students and teachers as well as supportive parents and staff working together
to maximise student success.
All year levels have settled in very quickly to their new year levels and classes. Several themes were
promoted at the various year level assemblies and the overall campus theme for the year, “If it is meant to be,
it is up to me”, shared with students in and extremely positive and supportive manner. In fact one of the early
highlights for the year was seeing the Yr 12 cohort come together during a recent lunchtime session and
bonding with a “SAC X” event led by our Yr 12 student management leaders, Mr Russell and Mrs Bovdis. It
was fantastic to see our Yr 12 students competing in sack races and having fun while being watched by the
rest of the campus population. This has certainly set the tone for the upcoming Yr 12 Camp and indeed the
school year-students and staff working together to provide an environment to help our students achieve their
personal bests. Please enjoy some pictures of the students in action below.
Successful Parent evenings including distribution of Campus Handbooks were held for our year 12 students
last week. Expectations were outlined and parents had an opportunity to meet some of their teachers. I have a
strong belief that student success is maximised by a strong 3 way partnership between the parents, students
and teachers. These nights lay the foundation for strong partnerships to develop.
2013 Results
Once again the results we obtained last year were exceptional. We had 100% of our VCAL students obtain
their senior VCAL certificate. This has seen these students placed in TAFE courses, commencing work or in
apprenticeships.
Our VCE results were also very pleasing. Please see below a summary of these achievements.
School Dux: Katie Hamilton
28 students achieved a 90+ ATAR: Katie Hamilton, Felix Palmerson, Rachel Tobin, Isabella Mezzetti,
Melanie Black, Bess Schnioffsky, Jessica McCraken-Bell, Gnanaganesan Chelvagnanam, Lewis Monaco,
Callum Page, Ellen Perdriau, Julia Pratt, Ellie Nikakis, Xintong Liu, Mallory Pehm, Albert Feore, Kit Millais,
Jasmin Trealoar, Navina Dunlop, Nikki Gholizadeh, Joseph Cook, Michael Macris, Isabella, Williams, Eliza
Katsourakis, Austin Murphy-Hill, Bradley Erickson, Rachel Roy, James Buchanan
82 students achieved 40+ Study Scores.
33% of students achieved an ATAR above 80.
We also had students nominated for Top Designs and Top Acts. Michael Gibbon (Year 12, 2014) has been
accepted into Top Designs in the field of Visual Communication Design for his innovative and sophisticated
table lamp design and brand logo combination. His work will be on show at the Melbourne Museum from 22
March - 13 July 2014. Jasmin Treloar has been selected to audition for Top Act with a Theatre Studies
Monologue.
Congratulations to not only these students but indeed to all the students from the class of 2013 on a very
successful year.
Gino Catalano
Pasco Campus Principal
ABSENCES
Please report all absences by 10.00am
on the day student is absent
Bayview Campus Years 7-9
Hotline: 9393 9097
Email: attendanceb@willihigh.vic.edu.au
Pasco Campus Years 10-12
Hotline: 9393 9018
Email: attendancep@willihigh.vic.edu.au
Bayview Street Update
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to WHS to all new students and their families, and especially to
those families who are completely new to the school community. I would also like to welcome back all the
continuing students and their families, as well.
Could I also take this opportunity to welcome the new staff to the school or to the campus, and those returning
from leave.
A fair bit of work has been done to the campus over the summer break. The gym change rooms have now
been fully completed and are in operation. The audio-visual fit-out of the school is nearing completion with
the installation of a new projector in the gymnasium. Several classrooms have been remodelled, with the
development of an interactive French classroom in the learning hub area possibly the highlight. Over the next
six months a significant amount of work will be done to the school grounds: seating will be progressively
added to the year 8 area; the wetlands will be thinned out some more, mulched and roped off; decisions about
the provision of additional shade and more play areas will be finalised and will begin to be implemented. I am
hoping that quite a number of the smaller tasks with our grounds development will be done during our working
bee on Saturday 22 March.
In terms of curriculum and teaching and learning, our emphasis will continue to be on developing and
documenting a “guaranteed and viable curriculum framework” and on further promoting individual growth and
diverse and varied learning opportunities for our students within that framework. One aspect of this is the
development of a new numeracy and literacy database to enable us to further monitor and plan for our
students’ individual progress across their time at the school.
The next few weeks at Bayview Campus will be very busy. By the time this edition is published, the year 8
and year 9 parent information nights will have been and gone. Thank you to the student engagement and
wellbeing team for all the hard work in putting these evenings together, and thank you to all the students and
parents who attended and contributed to these evenings. The school swimming carnival on 7 February was
an enormous success. Beginning on Monday 17 February is the year 7 camp, and I know the year 7
coordinators, in particular, are working very long hours to make sure this very complex event will run
smoothly. On Thursday 27 February we are holding the year 7 parent-student-teacher BBQ, and we are all
looking forward to meeting as many parents as possible on this evening.
Darryn Kruse
Work Placements Needed - Can You Help?
It is crucial for all VCAL students to complete a work placement with a local employer. This practically
reinforces what is being learnt at TAFE and is essential for them to gain their VCAL Certificate. Students require one day per week to observe and help out the employer for minimum payment.
The areas that are of most need for 2014 are: Carpentry, Allied Health, and Hair & Beauty.
Both the employer and the student are covered by the Education Department’s insurance and public
liability, so it is a simple process with just one form to complete.
The students and school would very much appreciate any assistance from the community in facilitating these work placements.
Please contact the VCAL VET Coordinator
Kat Perdriau on 9393 9055 or
perdriau.kat.k@edumail.vic.gov.au for further
information or if you can assist.
Appendix A: School Council Elections – Information for Parents
School Council Elections 2014
What is a school council and what does it do?
All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally formed bodies that are given powers to set the key
directions of a school within centrally provided guidelines. In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of
education that the school provides for its students.
Who is on the school council?
There are three possible categories of membership:

A mandated elected Parent category. More than one third of the total members must be from this category. Department
of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) employees can be Parent members at their child’s school as
long as they are not employed at the school.

A mandated elected DEECD employee category. Members of this category may make up no more than one third of the
total membership of school council. The principal of the school is automatically one of these members.

An optional Community member category. Its members are appointed by a decision of the council because of their
special skills, interests or experiences. DEECD employees are not eligible to be Community members.
The term of office for all members is two years. Half the members must retire each year, creating vacancies for the annual school
council elections.
Why is Parent membership so important?
Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape the direction of the school.
Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying in itself and may also find that their
children feel a greater sense of belonging.
How can you become involved?
The most obvious way is to vote in the elections, which are held in Term 1 each year. However, ballots are only held if more
people nominate as candidates than there are positions vacant.
In view of this, you might seriously consider
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standing for election as a member of the school council
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encouraging another person to stand for election.
Do I need special experience to be on school council?
No. What you do need is an interest in your child’s school and the desire to work in partnership with others to help shape the
school’s future.
What do you need to do to stand for election?
The principal will issue a notice and call for nominations following the commencement of Term 1 each year. All school council
elections must be completed by the end of March.
If you decide to stand for election, you can arrange for someone to nominate you as a candidate or you can nominate yourself in
the Parent category.
DEECD employees whose child is enrolled in a school in which they are not employed are eligible to nominate as parents for the
school council where their child is enrolled
Once the nomination form is completed, return it to the principal within the time stated on the notice of election. You will receive a
Nomination Form Receipt in the mail following the receipt of your completed nomination.
If there are more nominations received than there are vacancies on council, a ballot will be conducted during the two weeks after
the call for nominations has closed.
Remember

Ask at the school for help if you would like to stand for election and are not sure what to do

Consider standing for election to council this year

Be sure to vote in the elections.

Contact the principal for further information.
Williamstown High School Council Election Process and Timetable 2014.
The election process has to be completed before Monday, 31st March.
a.
Notice of Election and call for nominations:
b.
Closing date for nominations:
c.
The date by which the list of candidates and nominators will be displayed:
d.
The date by which the ballot papers will be prepared and distributed:
e.
Close of ballot:
f.
Vote count:
g.
Declaration of ballot:
h.
First Council meeting to elect office bearers with the principal presiding
Monday, 17th February 2014
Monday, 24th February 2014
Wednesday 26th February 2014
On or before Monday 3 March 2014
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
The following School Council member’s tenure ends at this election:
Parent Members: Hugh Jones, Irene Alexandrou, Mario Azzopardi, Peter Gelman
DEECD Employees: John Shute, Ross Adamson
Lisa Sperling - College Principal
WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
An election is to be conducted for members of the School Council of Williamstown High School.
Nomination forms may be obtained from the office on either campus and must be lodged by 4.00pm on Monday, 24th February
2014.
The ballot will close at 4.00pm on Tuesday 11 March, 2014.
Following the closing of nominations a list of the nominations received will be posted on both campuses. The terms of office,
membership categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows:
If the number of nominations is less than the number of vacancies, a notice to that effect and calling for further nominations will be
posted in a prominent position in the school.
Membership Category
Term of Office
Number of Positions
Parent Member
From the day after the date of the declaration
of the poll in 2014 to and inclusive of the date
of the declaration of the poll in 2016.
4
DEECD employee member
From the day after the date of the declaration
of the poll in 2014 to and inclusive of the date
of the declaration of the poll in 2016.
2
Lisa Sperling
College Principal
As many of you know, in September 2013, 25 of our senior French students travelled to France
and to our sister school Lycée Sainte Marie du Port on the Atlantic Coast of France for a 3-week
study tour. (See some fantastic photos below.) In 2014 our students will continue to keep the
exchange alive by hosting about 6 students from our
sister school at the start of Term 3 (Merci to the lovely
host families!) and our Year 12 students will also be
regularly writing to their French pen-pals.
So, you want to go to France…
Students of French (and their parents) can now starting dreaming of and saving for the next exchange with
our sister school. We will be hosting a visit from a
class of students in March of 2015 and then we will
take the 2015 Year 10 and Year 11 students to
France in September 2015. Later this year we will invite students studying French to host a student and
we will ask if you are keen to join the study tour.
Please email me if you would like more details at this
stage pauier.tasha.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
So study hard and join us in Paris!
Tasha Paquier
French Teacher
On the 7 February we had the swimming carnival. It was held at the Oak Park swimming pool. All students were encouraged to cheer for their House colours. Most people dressed in there house colours
but there were a few students from each house who really stood out, Josh Butcher and Sam Leader
from Greenwich (green), Aimee Schmidt and Will Geysing from Phillip (gold), Lynden Kane and Henry
Blackmore from Hobson (red), Angus Bogotto and Lucinda McSherry (blue) Each student was rewarded
with 20 waterslide passes.
Running three times that day were the novelty events. Each year level (7-9) got to have a chance to do
this, one captain from each house was to be pulled from one end of the pool to the other, with half of
their team on each end of the pool, they had 5 minutes to try get the captain across the baby pool as
many times as they could. The team that had taken the captain across the pool the most won the challenge; the reward was a pass to the waterslide. Blue won for the year 7’s, Green won for the year 8’s
and Red won for the year 9’s.
All students were encouraged to participate in the single/relay races. All students did exceptionally well
but there were outstanding achievements by Jesse Coulson from blue house breaking the record for
year 8 boys 50m freestyle with a time of 29.15secs, Daniel Cave from gold house breaking the record
for year 10 boys 50m breastroke with a time of 36.74secs, Dylan Jepson from blue house breaking the
record for year 9 boys 50m butterfly with a time of 28.98secs. A big stand out for the day was Karan
Bharathi from blue house braking two records one being for year 7 50m boys breastroke with a time of
41.57secs and the other being year 7&8 50m boys butterfly with a time of 35.89secs.
At the end of the day there was a Teacher VS Student relay; Mr Walsh’s team won the relay with the
help of Miss Withers, Mr Nicholls and Mr Patterson. Overall it was a great day, everyone had lots of fun.
Greenwich is now been undefeated for 6 years!!
Green house captains Kaela Harrison & Emily Schembri
INDONESIAN VISIT TO SIBLING SCHOOL
Towards the end of last year the following students and teachers embarked on our first visit to our sibling school,
Labschool Kebayoran.
James Black
Christopher Brown
Ben Greilach
Benjamin Griffiths
Aster Haile
Ebonii Harty
Ruby Martin
Ambrose Moore
Alexandra Paleologoudias
Wyntyn Parker
Caleb Walmsley
Elizabeth Wyatt
Benjamin Hodge
Staff:
Isabelle Maher
Sharon Croft
Ross Adamson
Annette Wregg
Student participants
After battling the infamous Jakarta traffic we arrived at our destination.
It is hard to adequately put into words how amazing the welcome was
that we received. Even though it was well after school hours many students had stayed behind to greet us. As we entered the welcoming area we were adorned with batik scarves, Labschool students served us
refreshments and many speeches were made.
This set the tone of our time at Labschool. Host families were gracious and keen for our students to have a great visit
to Jakarta. The teachers at Labschool were very friendly and a full and interesting program had been planned for us.
This included taking part in a Friday morning before school run, taking part in Australia versus Indonesia soccer and
basketball, attending class with their Labschool buddies and taking part in a ‘pencak silat’ martial arts lesson. In addition the school arranged several day trips to historical and cultural sites around Jakarta.
After five days in Jakarta our group headed off to Yogyakarta in central Java and then on to Bali. This gave us time
to explore many aspects of Javanese and Balinese history and culture, as well as having some well-earned down
time at the end of the trip.
Despite some initial nerves this first visit to our sibling school was a spectacular success. Labschool is due to visit
Williamstown High School later this year and I hope that many students will get involved through hosting or helping
to run activities.
Sharon Croft
Indonesian Teacher – Pasco Street Campus
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School Captain
School Captain
School Vice Captain
School Vice Captain
Sam Leeder
Asha Gould
Ryan Basile
Purva Gautam
SRC President
SRC Vice president
SRC Secretary/Treasurer
Social Justice Captain
Social Justice Captain
Social Justice Vice Captain
Social Justice Vice Captain
Sports Captain
Sports Captain
Environmental Captain
Sandro Saran
Brandon Day
Lauren Henshall
Josh Butcher
Emilia McSherry
Chris Breedon
Isabella Holgate
Macmillan Egan
Mardi Goldsworthy
Thai Tran
House Captains
Gold (Phillip)
Blue (Gellibrand)
Red (Hobson)
Green (Greenwich)
Conor Rafferty
Andrew Diederich
Jack McCall
Kaela Harrison
Kate Walsh
Catie Hardeman
Kaleisha Crundall
Emily Schembri
Ambassador Group
Amy Jenkin
Ross Nichol
Jack Pritchard
Greta Montgomery
Chris Covelli
Jacob Angelini
Chris Long
Harrison Burns-Bradley
Jarred Reid
Spencer Tripodi
Charlesey Jensen
Lexi Di Pietro
Samantha Harvey
John Logos
Max Budich
Eloise Murphy-Hill
Jeb Grimes
Kim Fitzgibbon
ordyn Webster
Jamie Close
Paris Hancock
Tia Scott
Amelia Pagram
Amelia Mahon
Georgia Sdregas
Baani Singh
Aretha Stewart Brown
Stephanie Katsis
Mikaela Sterjovski
Georgia Downey
Students will have the opportunity to apply for more leadership opportunities in Term 1. These
roles include the SRC Homegroup Representative, ICT Leader, and other subject based captains.
WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL LEVY
Thank you to the 43% of our families who have paid Essential Education Levies to date.
We would appreciate settlement of 2014 Levies by 7 March 2014. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact
Tracey Fogarty, Business Manager to arrange a payment plan.
As advised in a letter sent to all families in early November 2013, the government permits School Councils to request financial
contributions from families, and our School Council has carefully considered the needs of the school and the capacity of our
community to contribute. As required by the education authorities, we have separated the payments into three categories:

Essential Education Items to support the standard curriculum - families are required to provide or pay the school to provide
these items.

Optional Education Items - provided in addition to the standard curriculum, charged on a user-pays basis.

Voluntary Contributions - an invitation to support various projects.
Essential Education Items:
Year level
Levy
Items covered by this levy
Year 7
$508
Diary, ID Card, print credits, locker provision, combination padlock, Sports Affiliation fees,
Sports Days (WHS Athletics & Swimming), sun hat, additional text materials & stationery
that the student takes possession of, Technology & Art materials, Clickview-Video Library.
$488
Diary, ID Card, print credits, locker provision, Sports Affiliation fees, Sports Days (WHS
Athletics & Swimming), additional text materials & stationery that the student takes position
of, Challenge Unit, Technology & Art materials, Clickview-Video Library. (An additional fee
will apply for some Challenge Units.)
$328
Athletics & Swimming), Study Skills Program, additional materials & stationery that the
student takes possession of, Careers resources, Clickview-Video Library. (Additional fees
will apply for elective subjects.)
$328
Athletics & Swimming), Educate Elevate Study Skills Program, additional materials &
stationery that the student takes position of, Clickview-Video Library. (Additional fees will
apply for elective subjects.)
$387
Athletics & Swimming), “Educate Elevate” Study Skills Program, Celebration Day, Trial
Exam Program, Careers resources, additional materials & stationery that the student takes
possession of, Clickview-Video Library. (Additional fees will apply for elective subjects.)
Years 8 & 9
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
Please note:
Additional Essential Education Subject fees are payable for some higher cost Challenge Units in Years 8-9 and for some
Year 10 -12 subjects. These appear on your family statement, a copy will be issued later this term, or you may contact the school
during office hours.
An Optional Item is the “High Tide” School Magazine, which is a reflection of the 2014 school year and is distributed with end of
year reports. If you wish to purchase a copy, please pay $20 per copy at the office.
In addition, we offer an opportunity for families to support various projects through Voluntary Contributions:
Centenary Building Theatre Fund (suggested $50)
School Assistance Fund (suggested $10)
Parent & Friends Donation (suggested $10)
Each campus office is open from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm to receive cash, cheque or card payments. Credit card payments may also
be telephoned to the school. We also accept BPAY. Please contact the office for a statement showing your family BPAY
reference. Don’t forget to advise the school when paying with BPAY, so we allocate the payment according to your wishes. A copy
of the payment form is available from each office, or from the website: http://www.willihigh.vic.edu.au/?page_id=267.
Student Accident Insurance Arrangements
Main Points
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The DEECD does not provide personal accident insurance for students.
Parents and guardians are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including any
transport costs.
These costs may be recoverable where an injury is caused by the negligence (carelessness) of the Department, a school
council or their employees or volunteers.
Student accident insurance policies are available from some commercial insurers. These cover a range of medical
expenses not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.
Actions Required
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Parents/guardians are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including any transport
costs; and
reasonably low cost accident insurance policies are available from commercial insurers.
Financial Assistance - Information for Parents
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA):
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided by the Victorian Government to lower -income families to help
with education-related costs.
If you have a child under 16, and you hold a valid Health Care Card, Pension Card, or are a temporary foster parent, you
may be eligible to receive the EMA. The allowance is paid in two instalments, one in March and one in August.
The payment is intended to assist with education-related costs such as; uniforms, excursions, textbooks, and stationery. You can elect to have your EMA paid in one of the following ways:
Paid by direct deposit (Electronic Funds Transfer) into your own nominated bank account; or
Paid to the school to be held as credit which you can use towards education expenses; or
Paid by cheque which will be posted to the school for collection.
In 2014, the annual EMA amount per student is:
$200 for prep students
$150 for students in years 1 – 6.
$300 for year 7 students
$250 for students in year 8 – until age 16*.
* A pro-rata amount is payable for students turning 16 in 2014.
How to Apply: Contact the school office to obtain an EMA application form.
Closing Date: You need to obtain an EMA application form from the school office and return by 28 February 2014.
Payment amounts for 2014
The EMA is paid in two instalments, instalment one is paid from March onwards and instalment two is paid from August onwards.
For 2014, the applicant payment amount for primary prep students will be $200 and the applicant payment amount for
primary years 1-6 students will be $150.
For 2014, the applicant payment for secondary year 7 students will be $300 and the applicant payment for secondary
students from year 8 onwards will be $250 (except for students turning 16 during the year in which case a monthly proInstalment
One (70%)
Two (30%)
Primary School Student*
Secondary School Student *
Prep – $140
Year 7 – $210
Year 1-6 – $105
Year 8 to age 16 – $175
Prep – $60
Year 7 – $90
Year 1-6 – $45
Year 8 to age 16 – $75
Williamstown High School Presents DETACHMENT.
This gripping drama explores the life stories of several characters with whom you will share a compelling evening of
song and dance. Set during the romantic period of the New Orleans’ jazz era – we soon appreciate that human
spirit will triumph in all of nature’s calamities.
Rich with narrative this deeply human drama ignites a yearning to ‘attach’ and to reconnect with those around us.
Music is arranged by the talented Will Salisbury. Presented to you by the talented students of Williamstown Pasco
Street campus and staged in Soul City, our season commences on Wed April 30 th, Thu May 1st & Fri May 2nd @
7pm. Sat May 3rd @ 2pm & 7pm. All tickets can be purchased at www.trybooking.com. Cost $18 Adults, $14 Students/concession.
Please note that this production contains mild language and themes that may offend some viewers. Tickets are limited so be quick.
Title: Detachment.
Dates/Times:
Wed 30th April @ 7pm.
Fri 2nd May @ 7pm.
Thu 1st May @ 7pm.
Sat 3rd May @ 2pm & 7pm.
Venue: Soul City, Pasco Street, Williamstown 3016.
Tickets: Adults $18. Students/concession $14. (No family concession.)
Box Office: www.trybooking.com
Max seat capacity: 120 seats.
Contact: Williamstown High School 9397 1899
International Students Need Homestay
Every year, students from Asia and Europe enrol at Williamstown High
school in order to study for the VCE and get a place at a tertiary institution
(stay for 1-3 years) or to have a cultural exchange experience (6-12
months). While they study with us they live in the local area with families
who provide them with full board accommodation. Students are aged between 15-18 years old.
Students typically start in February and July, and we also require emergency accommodation throughout the year from time to time. A generous
weekly allowance is paid to cover the cost of food and care. Homestay
adults are required to hold a Working with Children Check authorisation.
If you have a spare bedroom in your home and would enjoy being a friend
and mentor to a young person from overseas, please contact our International Students Program Coordinator, Lucie Compton on 9393 9039, 0467
807 949 or by email on Compton.lucie.s@edumail.vic.gov.au
WANTED FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS
Western Eagles FC (soccer club) located in Albion is seeking female players for the 2014 season. If
you are interested in playing soccer, have played before or if this is your first time, you are welcome.
Training has started every Tuesday and Thursday evening. Special offer for the 2014 season
(women’s teams only): registration fee is half price ($200) with this fee being refunded back to players at the end of the season.
Please contact; 0413811906 or email; westeagles@iprimus.com.au for more information.
Teenage Running Group
Monday Night @ 5.45pm
(Term 1 – Starts back on Monday 3rd Feb)
New enrolments welcome anytime
(all fitness levels)
$10 per session – Term Payment
Meet at Powell St, Yarraville (Mel 41 K9)
Contact Deirdre Cooney
T: 0429 140380
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W: www.fit2getherrunners.com.au
Experienced, Qualified Personal Trainer/ Registered with Physical Activity Australia, Level 2 Accredited Athletics Coach, Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach, Current WWC.
My Smart Garden @ Hobson’s Bay
Sustainable Homes Expo
Sunday 23rd February 2014
As part of the Sustainable Living Festival in February, Hobson’s Bay Council is hosting a Sustainable Homes Expo that will link the community with sustainable products, services and advice that can reduce your energy and water bills, and help you to build and/or renovate sustainably. My Smart Garden will be running a range of activities on the day:
10am-4pm My Smart Garden stall – plus an Autumn Veggie Seed Swap! FREE
(Williamstown Town Hall)
Don’t hang up your gardening boots when the temperature drops – now is a great time to get
seeds planted for vegetables in Autumn and Winter! Sign-up on the day, (or members – come
and say hello!) to take home free seeds of cool weather favourites like sprouting broccoli, daikon radishes, cylindra beetroots and tuscan kale. See you there!
2pm Introduction to Edible Garden Design FREE (Williamstown Town Hall)
Ask not what you can do for your garden, but what your garden can do for you! A Smart Garden
is an integral part of a sustainable home, and in this session we’ll show you how a garden or
even a small courtyard can minimize your waste and water use, while providing you with shelter, habitat and delicious fresh fruit and veg all year round! Take the first steps towards designing your edible oasis and find out more about the Council’s free My Smart Garden program.
4pm Bokashi workshop FREE (Williamstown Library Gallery Space)
Like to recycle your food waste but don’t have space for a worm farm or compost bin? Bokashi,
meaning ‘fermented’ in Japanese, allows you to compost on a verandah, balcony or even under
the sink! It’s a great solution for apartment dwellers and offices, or to complement and fast-track
other compost systems. With Bokashi you can recycle meat, dairy, citrus, onion, bread and
even small amounts of fat and oil. Come along for your chance to win a Bokashi system for
your home, and learn everything you need to know to get started.

Principal`s Message - Williamstown High School

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