Issue No.01 – 8th of February 2013 - Rushworth P

Email: rushworth.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone: 58 561 230
Website: www.rushworthp-12.vic.edu.au
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Fax: 58 561 940
8th February 2013
FEBRUARY
8th
Newsletter home
11th
Prep - 8 Assembly
9.00am BER Foyer
ALL Welcome
College Council 7.00pm
12th
Year 7 - 12 Swimming
Sports - Stanhope Pool
14th
Industrial Action
18th
Prep - 8 Assembly
9.00am BER Foyer
ALL Welcome
Above: Mr Daws and his Year 8 Science class get down to business
exploring the practical side of Science.
Below: Our new Prep class, Jayden Bloomfield, Sera Ratokalau, Bradley
Bons, Jack Clarke.
18th –22nd Prep - 6 Swimming
Program
19th
9 - 12 Assembly 9.00am
Main Hall
ALL Welcome
22nd Primary Swimming
Carnival
Newsletter home
25th
Year 7 Excursion
REMEMBER - TERM 1 is a SUNSMART TERM
Wear your hat outside at all times!
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News from the Principal….
Welcome to the 2013 school year. It gives me great pleasure to welcome back our existing students, families and
staff for what promises to be a fantastic year at Rushworth P-12 College. A warm welcome is extended to all our
new students, families and staff who are joining us for 2013 and beyond. We are pleased you have made the
choice to join our College community and we look forward to building strong and positive relationships with you
over the years ahead.
Welcome to our 2013 Prep students, Jayden Bloomfield, Bradley Bons, Jack Clarke, Sera Ratokalau as they start
their journey of schooling with us.
Welcome to our 2013 Year 7 students, including students moving through from Year 6 here at Rushworth, to those
new students from Colbinabbin Primary, Stanhope Primary, Dhurringile Primary and St. Mary’s Primary Schools.
Melinda Andrews, Lee Tait, Wade Brown, Kiarrah Lehmann, Paris Lehmann, Jorge Maxwell, Russell Anderson,
Chris Holmes, Leah Vanderdonk, Abigail Clarke, Lohlan Meulenmeesters, Caleb Ramadan
Welcome to our new students joining us in other year levels throughout the College.
Year 2: Bronte Pearson, Tylar Turpin
Year 6: Zak Turpin
Year 3: Myah Zonta
Year 8: Ryan Young
Year 4: Cody Vanderdonk
Year 9: Saige Gilmartin
In addition to many new students joining us in 2013 we have a significantly different staff team for 2013 and it
gives me great pleasure to welcome the following new staff to the College:
Mrs. Kathryn Bendall – Leading Teacher (Student Wellbeing), VCE Food Technology and Assistant Principal
(Term 1)
Miss. Rachel Partridge – Year P-2 Teacher
Miss. Katherine McIntosh – Year 3/4 Teacher
Mr. Wayne Deledio – Year 5/6 Teacher (Until early May)
Mrs. Ashlee Hoffmann – Yr. 8 Focus Group, 7-12 English & Humanities
Mr. Steve Daws – Yr. 10 Focus Group, 7-12 Maths & Science
Miss. Stacey McMillan – Yr. 11 Focus Group, 7-12 Maths & Science
Miss. Shabhana Edayath – Maths & Science
Mr. Jamie Daff – VCAL and Food Technology
Mrs. Annette Gould – Business Management & Humanities
Mr. Dean Jamieson – Grounds and Maintenance
Our focus for 2013
Each year the College Council and staff work together to improve how we operate and what we achieve as a College. In 2013 we will be continuing the work that we have commenced over the last eighteen months and our focus of ongoing College improvement will be on:
Student Learning – Build the confidence and competence of all teachers to ensure that the students are exposed to quality teaching and learning.
Student Engagement and Wellbeing – creating an environment where learning can flourish through the development and implementation of a behaviour support model.
Student Pathways & Transitions – Changing community perceptions to make the College a positive option for
the Rushworth and surrounding communities.
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Industrial Action
The ongoing dispute over the working conditions of school staff continues between the State Government and
relevant Unions. It is anticipated that protected stop work action by teachers and support staff across the state
will continue until an agreement is reached. This protected industrial action will impact on the College in several
ways during Term 1. At this point in time a full day stop work is planned by teachers and support staff across the
state on Thursday 14th February, if this action goes ahead parents are forewarned that there will be no classes for
certain year levels on this day. Further information about possible class cancellations will be advised on Tuesday
12th February.
Kind regards,
Brad Moyle,
EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) 2013 Information
Please be aware applications for EMA must be submitted to the College before
28th February 2013. To be eligible you need to hold a Centrelink Concession Card
Application forms are available from the front office or contact Christine or Julie with any
questions. Phone 58561230
Dear Parents / Guardians,
Rushworth P-12 College will soon be sending out fee statements to all families.
Families have the option to pay for school fees via cheque, EFTPOS, cash or B/Pay. Credit card payments can also be made over the phone.
To use B/Pay you will need the DEECD Biller Code as well as your own unique Reference Number.
DEECD Biller Code:
Your reference number:
87361
Can be found on your fee notices
Any payments made via B/Pay will be taken off the oldest outstanding fees unless you have notified us
otherwise.
If you are having difficulty paying your fees please remember that payment plans can be arranged by
contacting our Business Manager Julie Vincent at the College on 5856 1230.
Payment Plans (example only)
Frequency of payment
Total amount due (example)
Payments by semester
$600
Amount to pay per
week/month/term/semester
$300/semester
Payment by term
$600
$150/term
Monthly Payments (Feb-Nov)
$600
$60/month
Weekly Payments (40 weeks)
$600
$15/week (40 weeks/term time
only)
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Dean Jamieson
Maintenance, Grounds
Passions/Interests/Hobbies:
Working in the outdoors
Favourite Colour: Blue
First impressions of Rushworth
P-12 College: Good bunch of people!
Stacey McMillan
Biology, Psychology, Maths, Science
Passions/Interests/Hobbies: Playing
netball for Elmore, Catching up with family
and friends
Favourite colour: Pinky-purple
First impressions of Rushworth P-12
College: Friendly people, small classes. I
think it will be a fun school to work at.
Annette Gould
Business Management, Humanities
Passions/Interests/Hobbies: Markets (love shopping). My 3 cats who
will be moving from Geelong soon.
Favourite Colour: Blue
First impressions of Rushworth
P-12 College: Wonderful staff &
students. Everyone keen to get on
with the job of learning.
Jamie Daff
VCAL, Food Technology
Passions/Interests/Hobbies: I love Sport.
I would play cricket all year if it was possible. Hobbies are fishing and Golf.
Favourite Colour: Blue
First impressions of Rushworth P-12
College: Much smaller than my last school
and the staff/students are very easy to talk
to.
Kathryn Bendall
Food Technology & Student Wellbeing
Passions/Interests/Hobbies: Reading,
Family
Favourite colour: Purple & Orange
First impressions of Rushworth P-12
College: Beautiful gardens and lovely
students.
Wayne Deledio
Year 5/6 classroom teacher
Passions/Interests/Hobbies:
Sport, Camping, Fishing/hunting
Favourite Colour: anything bright!
First impressions of Rushworth P-12
College: Exciting!
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Shabhana Edayath
Maths, Chemistry
Passions/Interests/Hobbies:
Music, travelling
Favourite Colour: Purple
First impressions of Rushworth P-12
College: A small, beautiful school.
Steven Daws
Maths, Science
Passions/Interests/Hobbies:
Fly-fishing, Motor Sport, Growing
vegetables
Favourite Colour: Blue
First impressions of Rushworth P-12
College: A beautiful school environment with a vibrant community of
students and teachers
Katherine McIntosh
2,3,4 Classroom teacher
Passions/Interests/Hobbies:
Netball, Swimming, Scrapbooking
Favourite Colour: Purple
First impressions of Rushworth P-12
College: Great to be back. Lot’s has
changed since I was a student here!
Rachel Partridge
Prep, 1, 2 classroom teacher
Passions/Interests/Hobbies: Music
and keeping up with the Bold and
the Beautiful
Favourite colour: Purple
First impressions of Rushworth
P-12 College: It was obvious that
the Prep/One/Two class was the
best in the WHOLE school.
Ashlee Hoffman
English & History teacher
Passions/Interests/Hobbies:
Enjoys watching comedy movies and
walking my two dogs.
Favourite Colour: Purple
First impressions of Rushworth P-12
College: I am enjoying getting to
know all the students and staff.
We hope you
take the
opportunity to
get to know
our new staff
and welcome
them to our
College
Community.
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P-12 Represented at Australia Day Ceremonies
Rushworth P-12 College was ably represented at Australia Day ceremonies in both Rushworth and Stanhope.
During the ceremony at Rushworth Shire Hall, recognition was given to Rushworth P-12 College’s successful
collaboration with fire services to receive the Fire Awareness Award (Education) at State level. Teacher Greg
Hutchison and program participant Carrigan Horsley represented the College on stage, along with representatives
from local supporting brigades. A brief address was given by CFA Coordinator Brian Wright, from Colbinabbin CFA.
College Dux for 2012, Jake Thompson was nominated
for Rushworth and District ‘Junior Citizen of the Year’
by teacher Chris Hogan on behalf of the College. In
addition to receiving this award, Jake was also the
recipient of the Campaspe Shire ‘Junior Citizen of the
Year’. The audience was further delighted by Jake’s
sensitive rendition of Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’
on the piano. Congratulation to Jake, who is a truly
worthy recipient of these awards, which reflect his
hard work, persistence and community-minded spirit.
Above: Greg Hutchison & Carrigan Horsley receive recognition
for our CFA program alongside our supporters.
Year 9 student Blake Rosenberg attended at Rushworth in a dual capacity. He was
official photographer for the event and presented an eloquent and thoughtprovoking speech entitled ‘What Australia Day
Means to Me’. Blake also attended the
Stanhope ceremony earlier in the day to
present his speech and set-up and operate the
public address system for the event.
We can be proud of these talented
ambassadors for our College, who embrace
their community and wish to step into the
future, making a difference!
Left: Blake Rosenberg in the
throes of delivering his speech “What Australia Day means to
me”
Above: Jake Thompson during
his acceptance speech
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VCE Coordinator NEWS
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and my role at the college.
My name is Miss Frankie O’Toole and I will be taking on the role of VCE Coordinator in 2013 as Mr. Hogan has
stepped into the role of Leading Teacher at the College.
Some of my responsibilities will include:
Assisting students with subject selection
Working closely with the Pathways Coordinator
Communicating with parents in regards to VCE important dates and student progress
Developing Assessment calendars and exam timetables
Working with and support VCE teachers
Mr. Hogan has left very big shoes to fill however I am excited by the opportunity to help guide students to their
prospective futures.
Two really good VCE websites with information and resources:
http://www.vcehelp.com.au/vce-resources/ Range of free resources for VCE students, parents and teachers
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/index.aspx Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
Please contact me at the college regarding any questions surrounding VCE by phone or email:
Ph: (03) 5856 1230 email: otoole.frankie.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Frankie O’Toole
VCE Coordinator
Rushworth P-12 College
Today’s VCE Parents tips:
Learn about the VCE system so that you understand what your child is going through. This will also make communication a lot easier. If your child knows that you understand what they are talking about, chances are that they
will open up if they are feeling stressed.
Today’s VCE Students tips:
Your teachers are a major resource: make sure you use them. Talk to them about any problems you are having,
and ask for extra help if you need it.
Private Car Conveyance
Allowance Claims
To be eligible to receive Conveyance Allowance students must travel more than 4.8km by the shortest
practicable route to the nearest school bus service and be enrolled at the nearest Government School.
If you think you may be eligible to receive conveyance allowance please enquire at the College office.
Families who received conveyance allowance in 2012 will need to fill in a new form
in 2013.
Forms are available from the general office and must be returned by Friday 22nd
February.
Left to right: Jayden Bloomfield, Sera Ratokalau, Bradley Bons, Jack Clarke.
The Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival Inc. in conjunction with the Rushworth P-12
College will be running a Scarecrow competition for the 2013 Easter Festival. It is
hoped that the children (and teachers) will be able to let their imaginations go wild
by using recycled materials to create wonderful scarecrows which can then be
displayed in the High Street on Easter Saturday.
The competition will also be opened to other primary schools in the area, St.
Mary's, Colbinabbin, Stanhope, and Murchison. And if any other groups or
individuals in the district would like to take part there will also be an ‘Open
section’.
At this stage details are being worked out about the ‘skeleton’ and base and as soon as that has been
decided details will be published. Now is the time to start collecting materials – just think of all the
wrapping paper, food cartons etc. that you could save.
At some time on the Easter Saturday some of these scarecrows will be auctioned and the money will go
to both to P-12 and the Easter Festival.
Scarecrows are also the ‘theme’ of the 2013 Festival for any themed floats. Scarecrows can be based on
any ideas from films (Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc.) to popular artists (Madonna. Kyle Minogue – just
trying to think of singers with great outfits) to ones based on family members or teachers!!!! Participants
could also be encouraged to write a short biography of their scarecrow (entirely fictitious of course) and
make up appropriate names for them. These can be pinned onto their ‘person’ to add to the fun.
Certificates will be awarded for the different age groups. Won’t it be just great to see a colourful spectacle of scarecrows up and down the main street. So get saving oddments and start thinking.
Dear Parents,
This year there will be specialist Music classes at the College for these instruments:
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Electric Bass Guitar
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Acoustic Guitar
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Drums and Percussion
Class sizes and times available are limited and a waiting list may apply. Students will come out of normal
classes for lessons and then return at the end of their lesson.
Students will be expected to make a serious commitment to learning their instrument and being a part of
the Music Program at Rushworth P-12 College.
There is an annual fee of $48, which can be paid in Term instalments. Instruments are
available at the College, however, students may wish to bring their own instruments to
lessons.
Andrew Richardson and Greg Hutchison.
Please return the slip below to the General Office to resister your interest as soon as
possible. Classes usually fill quickly!
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I wish to enrol my child: ____________________________________________________
Year Level: ___________________
In tuition for: ________________________________________________
I will pay for lessons annually / per term
Signed _______________________________________________________
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Welcome to all new and returning staff and students. I hope 2013 is a great year for you all in health.
Already there are a few things happening:
First: A reminder that Term 1 is still hats on at school for all staff and students. As we are a SunSmart School, we need to
be mindful that we need to;
1.Slip on a shirt - and wear clothing that covers as much skin as possible (e.g. tops that cover the shoulders and arms,
not singlet tops) and rash vests or t-shirts for water activities
2. Slop on SPF 30+ broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outdoors and reapply
sunscreen every two hours.
3. Slap on a hat – one that protects the face, neck and ears such as a broad brimmed, legionnaire or bucket style hat.
Baseball caps do not offer enough protection and are not recommended by SunSmart. Please help your child remember
to bring and wear their approved hat.
4. Seek shade – and choose shady spots for play whenever possible.
5. Slide on some sunglasses - if practical and approved by the school. Make sure they are labelled AS 1067 and cover as
much of the eye area as possible.
Secondly: Year 7, Year 9 boys and Year 10 students are due for their vaccinations. A card has been sent home with your
child/ren in the first week of Term. THESE MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE NO LATER THAN
15TH FEBRUARY 2013. The cards still need to be returned to school even if you do not want your child to have the
vaccination. I will be following up parents if the cards haven’t been returned. If you didn’t receive a card please contact
the school on 5856 1230.
Boys now included in National HPV Vaccination Program
As of this year, boys are now included in the National HPV Vaccination Program. The human papillomavirus (HPV)
vaccine, formerly known as the cervical cancer vaccine, has been routinely delivered to girls in Australia since 2007 as
part of the school-based National Immunisation Program.
Genital HPV is a very common sexually transmitted infection that affects four in five people, but is usually harmless and
leaves the body naturally. However, some persistent HPV infections can cause serious illness including some genital
cancers and warts that can affect both males and females.
The three-dose HPV vaccine can help protect your child from developing these diseases in the future. The vaccine is
most effective if taken at age 12–13, before the commencement of sexual activity and when the body produces more
antibodies.
Girls and boys in Year 7 are now eligible for the free vaccine.* In 2013–2014 only, boys in Year 9 will also be offered the
vaccine for free as part of a national catch-up initiative.
To coincide with the change to the HPV Vaccination Program, the Cancer Council has developed a new website with
updated information on HPV, the vaccine and the school program – www.hpvvaccine.org.au.
The website includes various written and audio-visual resources suitable for
parents and teens. We encourage all parents and students to visit the website if
they would like more information, or call the Cancer
Council Helpline on 13 11 20.
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Time restrictions and conditions apply. See www.hpvvaccine.org.au for
details.
Leanne James, School Nurse Educator
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Student Exchange – Memories and Skills for a Lifetime!
Give your child the opportunity to gain international experiences and language skills to kick-start a future
career. Along with distinct language benefits, exchange students mature, gain confidence and develop a
much more worldly approach upon their return to Australia.
World Education Program Australia (WEP), a not-for-profit student exchange organisation registered with
the education departments, is now accepting applications for students to live overseas in 2013/14 as exchange students for a summer, semester or year.
WEP is offering two $3000 scholarships towards semester-long student exchange programs to Argentina
and China commencing in 2014.
Find out more!
Visit www.wep.org.au
Attend one of WEP’s information evenings and open days
Call 1300 884
733
Upcoming Information Sessions- Melbourne
12 February 2013 / 7:30-9pm
19 February 2013 / 7:30-9pm
Northcote Town Hall
Kingston Arts Centre
189 High Street
979 Nepean H’way
Northcote
Moorabbin
2013 sees some changes to the VCE team.
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Mr Chris Hogan is now Leading Teacher
9-12
Ms Frankie O’Toole is the VCE Coordinator and Year 12 Focus Group teacher
Mr Andrew Richardson is the VCAL Coordinator
Ms Stacey McMillan is Year 11 Focus
Group teacher
Kerrie Raglus continues in Student Pathways
We all look forward to working with Parents
and students to provide the best possible outcomes for the students in our team.
Ms O’Toole has introduced herself today in the
Newsletter and we look forward to bringing
you more introductions from the team in
future newsletters.
13 March 2013 / 7:30-9pm
Kew Court House
188 High Street
Kew
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Sports Report:
Welcome to 2013!! What a year we have ahead of us in the Health/PE and Sports departments, with carnivals and
interschool sports days, lunchtime activities and LOTS happening in Health and PE classes, it’s going to be busy,
busy, busy with lots of opportunities for FUN!
Swimming
We are jumping straight into it with our upcoming Secondary Swimming Carnival on Tuesday 12 th February at the
Stanhope Pool followed closely by the Primary Swimming Program starting on the 18 th and running all week at the
Rushworth Pool, finishing up with the Primary Carnival held on Friday 22nd February (12-3pm). Parents are of
course more than welcome to attend either event and we would love to see you there supporting your children!!
A reminder that permission notes for both of these events as well as the updated medical forms need to be returned ASAP to assist with the smooth running of these days.
Health/PE Classes
In Health & PE classes we have hit the ground running with our practical and theory classes, helping to assist our
students to live happy and healthy lives. Students in years 7-10 should by now have a copy of the McMillan
“Physical and Health Education Workbook” (Book 1 for years 7 & 8 students, Book 2 for years 9 & 10 students)
which can be ordered through Landmark School Supplies - 13 Telford Drive Shepparton 5831 6300.
Sports Uniform
All students in years 7-10 and those studying VCE PE should all have a College PE uniform to wear in practical classes, it is also recommended that students in Grade 5 and 6 get a PE uniform during the year. This is for hygiene and
ease of movement in classes. The uniform consists of black shorts or pants (leggings are not acceptable), nonmarking running footwear and a hat in terms 1 and 4. The school is currently in the process of acquiring a new PE
shirt, which will hopefully be available in Term 1 however for now the red polo shirt is still preferred.
In addition to a the PE uniform for PE classes, we also recommend the use of anti-perspirant deodorant before and
after class (note: Lynx and Impulse body perfumes are generally not anti-perspirant). These should be roll-on, as
aerosol deodorants can induce asthma attacks when used in confined spaces.
We hope that you are all looking forward to another jampacked year in 2013 and remember, keeping fit and healthy is
not just important, it’s also lots of fun!!
Amanda Cray,
Sports Coordinator and Head of Health and PE
(on behalf of the members of the RP12 Health/PE and Sports
department!)
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Weight Watchers at Work, in the Community
Following the resounding success of GV Health, Waranga Campus’, recent participation in
Weight Watchers at Work Program, Weight Watchers have agreed to go ahead with a Community Group which is able to meet at the Waranga Campus in a similar fashion to the GV
Health staff group meetings. This Weight Watchers group is open for enrolments from ALL community members interested in participating in a local group Program.
Weight Watchers at Work consists of
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Weekly meetings in the comfort and Privacy of GV Health Waranga Facilities, with a
Weight Watchers Consultant in attendance
On line Support 24/7
Community members receive the benefit of Weight Watchers At Work Pricing, which is
$253.50 for the 13 week Program, price inclusive of online services and support (etools)
This Program consists of the combination of the Weight Watchers Pro Points program format with the added benefit and support of online support, which is exclusive to Weight
Watchers
Please register your interest to Jacqui or Michele at Waranga Community Health
Service, phone 5851 8021. This is an exclusive and unique opportunity for Rushworth
and District community members to receive the professional support and benefits of
which only a corporate program can provide.
Runnymede Junior Football Club
Under 12 & Under 14 Registration
Night
Friday 15th February at
Colbinabbin Swimming Pool
from 6 – 8 pm. BBQ tea will be provided. For
further information contact Darren Trewick
0418519808
Troy Holmberg 0429930838
Runnymede Junior Football Club
is seeking players for the Under 14 division.
Contact Darren Trewick 0418519808
Troy Holmberg 0429930838
Come & Play
Futsal Indoor Soccer
Thursdays: 5.30 – 6.30 over 6 weeks
- 07/02/2013 to 21/03/2013
Kyabram Sports Stadium
Boys & Girls
Ages 4 –11
$5 per week
Contact: Cathy Dervish 0408 597 247
Simon Fiske 0428 298 880
It’s ALL about FUN!!
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Disclaimer
The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development, and
Rushworth P-12 College do not endorse the products or services of any
private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by the Department or
College for the accuracy of information contained in advertisements .
If you have anything you would like to have published
in our college newsletter please email articles to:
rushworth.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au
WANTED
The design technology
(woodwork) room are seeking
donations of empty 1 litre SPC
fruit/fridge containers (with a
screw on lid) for storing
equipment and paint.
If you have some you
would like to donate please drop them at
the General Office
THANKYOU
Reminder
School banking day
is Wednesday
Deposit box in
general Office