Newsletter - Doveton College

Doveton College
62 Tristania Street, DOVETON, 3177
E doveton.co@edumail.vic.gov.au
It’s cool to be at school
16 June 2016
DOVETON COLLEGE NEWSLETTER
T 03 8765 0111 F 03 8765 0199
www.dovetoncollege.vic.edu.au
Edition 9
Principal’s News
JUNE
Dear Students, Parents, Guardians and Friends of
Doveton College,
Monday 20
Whole School Assembly
Wednesday 22
Early Learning Pyjama Day
The end of Term 2 is imminent with the school
sector of the College breaking for holidays on
Friday June 24th. The school will finish at 1.30pm on
this day. School returns on Monday July 11th. While
the school sector has holidays, the Early Learning
Centre continues with normal programs during this
time. I wish each school student a happy and safe
holiday.
Thursday 23
Regional Cross Country
Years 7-9 Selected Students
Final Day for Term 2
Students will be dismissed at 1:30pm.
As we approach the end of Term 2, it is worth
considering the changes and developments
which have occurred in the last 10 weeks at
Doveton College.
1. This
term
began
under
difficult
circumstances with the death of our much
loved facilities manager Mr Hal Wilson. I was
proud of how all members of the
community worked together to support
those in need and to ensure the
development of the college continued.
2. The learning teams prepared our students
for NAPLAN testing. The approach was
cohesive and comprehensive with all
students being better prepared than in
previous years.
3. We took the college to the community with
the Pop Up classroom
4. Case Conferencing approach began at
the college with the wellbeing team
identifying specific pathways for students in
need.
5. The College appointed Michelle Watson to
the position of ELC director.
6. The
Doveton
Engagement
and
Enhancement Program saw the Term 2
program include dance, cooking and a
variety of sports with significant take up by
students.
Continued…
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Edition 9
continued…..
Friday 24
JULY
Monday 11
Wednesday 13 –
Friday 15
Tuesday 19
Thursday 21
First day of Term 3
Classes begin at 9:00am
Years 5-6 Camp Adanac
Parent Teacher Interviews 2:15pm
Students will be dismissed at 1:30pm
Interpreter / Parent Teacher Interviews
AUGUST
Monday 1
Whole School Assembly
Tuesday 2
Prep 2017 Open Morning
9:30am – 11:00am
School Production Peter Pan.
School Production - Overcooked &
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way
To Fifth Period.
School Production –
The Brothers Grimm Spectacularthon
Thursday 4 and
Friday 5
Thursday 18
Thursday 25
Doveton College
Last day for Term 2
Friday 24 July
Students dismissed at 1:30pm
Early Learning operates
as normal from
7:00am – 6:00pm
during the school holidays
Principal’s News continued..
Doveton College: The Next Focus
7. The Year 8 and 9 Futures Program continued with the first Seminar Day held with student
wellbeing and the Reach program the key focus of the day. It was an outstanding
success.
Six months ago we finalised our Strategic Review. So far we have implemented a number of
priorities.
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Doveton Teaching and Learning model – how planning for teaching and learning occurs
across the college.
Instructional practice – the key characteristics I expect to see when I walk into any
classroom learning environment. These are now clearly articulated.
Intervention program – literacy- the program to support students who are behind in their
reading. The program operates across the college.
Berry Street – Social and Emotional learning – how conversations and processes within the
classroom are structured. All staff are being trained in the Berry Street approach.
Leadership development through Bastow courses – training our next level of leaders at the
College.
Wellbeing processes – case conferencing – a weekly process of reviewing the needs of
specific students in a succinct and positive way.
Engagement – DEEP- The weekly Engagement and Enhancement program covering sport,
dance, music and film.
There is still plenty to do:
Data platform – the development of a platform to enable student learning data to be
collected and be immediately accessible and useful for teaching and learning
 Numeracy across the college – the next level of learning support for students who are not
meeting outcomes in numeracy.
 Student Voice and Culture – The development of a College Awards System for students
who participate and Perform at a level beyond the expected.
 Feedback processes – a structure to enable effective feedback to parents, students and
teachers on school, student and teacher performance.
In Term 3, we will initiate many of these priorities.
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Greg McMahon
Executive Principal
Camp Reminders
Camp Adanac Years 5 – 6 Wednesday 13 – Friday 15 July
The Year 5-6 Camp final payment of
$37.00 is due on or before June 16, 2016
Camp Oasis Years 3 – 4 Wednesday 17 – Friday 19 August
The Year 3-4 Camp instalment of $40.00 is due on June 23 and the final payment of
$30.00 is due on or before July 21, 2016
Camp – The Island Years 8 – 9 Wednesday 7 – Friday 9 December
Instalments of $30.00 each are due on July 28, September 15 and October 27, 2016
Assistant Principal Report Years Prep – 4
The Year 3s had a wonderful learning experience at the Shrine of Remembrance.
This was a fantastic opportunity for the students to showcase what they had been learning during
Integrated Studies. They wrote lots of great stories!
Susan McDonald
Assistant Principal Prep – Year 4
Simpson and his Donkey - Written by Robert Walker
One day in 1915 in World War 1, the Turkish soldiers found one soldier
called Simpson and one donkey called Duffy.They were in Gallipoli
trying to save the wounded Australian soldiers. Simpson was sleeping
in the trenches with the wounded soldiers. Then the Turkish soldiers
woke up the soldiers by shooting at them. Simpson and the wounded
called for help. Then the Australian soldiers came to help.
Year 3 Shrine Excursion
Assistant Principal Report Years 5-9
Doveton Service
As part of our innovative and highly successful ‘Futures’ Program all Year Nine students are
required to do 6 weeks of Community Service. Community Service is intended to connect
students to others in the community and build their understanding of themselves and others.
Doveton Service gives students the chance to give something back to the community; to
understand through their actions that we all have a part to play in creating a successful and
respectful community. For some students the Doveton Service also provides them with an
opportunity to do Service beyond the College; widening their horizons and aspirations.
This week some of our students have been doing service at the Salvation Army Foodbank, The
Doveton Baptist Opp Shop and the Autumn Place Kindergarten. Other students did their service
in the College as teacher assistants or assisted the office and grounds staff.
All the students have reported a real sense of pride in the Service they are giving and I would
like to thank them for the maturity that have brought to this work.
Simon Sherlock - Assistant Principal Years 5 – 9
Yellow Room
Red Room
Every day we have music or singing in the
Yellow room. Music or singing is used to calm
children, to distract them at nappy time, to
help them remember to wash their hands
before a meal or just for pleasure. Music is used
to relax the children for rest and sleep time.
Kristy has a “Monster Box” full of little boxes with
little surprises inside and when a child picks a
box they choose which song to sing such as a
spider might be Incy, wincy Spider and truck
might be a Big Mack Truck. Joylene comes in
most afternoons and always sings with the
children. She has many wonderful props the
children really enjoy the Wheels on the Bus
Book and the mirror and the song “who has
come to the Yellow room?. On Wednesday
afternoons Chris brings some children from the
school and sings and the children get to play
instruments.
Julia Cornelius
The Red Room Children have been enjoying
the sunny weather over the past few weeks.
We moved our painting easel outside so
that the children could enjoying art and
craft whilst benefiting from the sunshine and
the fresh air.
Emma Duffin-Stephan
Green Room
Prep Excursion to the Doveton Library
Highlight on Numeracy
This term in circle time we have been having
a focus on numeracy skills. Educators have
played a variety of games and learning
experiences to further develop the children’s
numeracy skills. We have also been reading
books about numbers and providing
extension on numeracy skills through our playbased program. Some of the skills children
learn through play include pattern making,
estimation, counting, adding groups of
objects, sorting by size, shape and colour ect.
We have also been providing learning
through our daily routine including tracking
time, setting the correct amount of plates
and glasses at a table for meals and talking
about fractions as we divide up foods.
The children have become more skilled and
confident in their numeracy skills throughout
the term.
Lisa Webster
On Wednesday 8th June all the Preps walked
down to Autumn Place Library. We enjoyed
listening to stories and choosing books based
on our interests.
Grade 1 Scienceworks Excursion
I went to Scienceworks yesterday. We came in and did the roll. Then we took a bus to Science works. We went
over the West Gate Bridge. A few minutes later ... we got to Scienceworks. We went in and ate snack. After
snack we went to the planetarium and saw Tycho to the moon and consolations. Then we ate lunch. The
seagulls almost ate my lunch! After lunch we went to Nitty Gritty Super City. We played with the blocks and I lost
my jacket in the wheel barrow! After Nitty Gritty Super City we went back to school. – Veda 1A
My Scienceworks excursion
We went to science works. We had recess and after recess we went to the playground when Miss B blew her
whistle and we went to the planetarium. I liked the sun planet and we went to super city. I played with the
blocks. I was excited and I had fun. – Melini 1A
Scienceworks
Yesterday we went to Scienceworks. I went on the bus. All the grade ones went there too. We saw lots of
planets and the sun and the moon. I had fun! The best part of the excursion was playing with the bricks in the
Nitty Gritty Super City. By Elishah 1B
Scienceworks
Yesterday we went to Scienceworks. All of the grade onoes and the teachers and some mums came along.
We ate our snacks and then we sat on special chairs to watch an out of space movie. I had a fun day. The
best thing at Scienceworks was sitting in the comfy chairs and watching the movie about the stars and planets.
By Mariam 1B
Scienceworks
On Tuesday, we went to Scienceworks. We saw so many stars and we watched a movie called ‘Tycho goes to
the moon’. After that we went to ‘Nitty Gritty Super City’. Then we ate our lunch and it was time for us to come
back to school. I felt so happy – By Hadiyah 1C
Scienceworks
At Scienceworks we went to the Planetatium. We watched ‘ Tycho goes to the moon’ and then we looked for a
boat and a scorpion in the sky. I saw an emu. After that we had our lunch. Then we went to the ‘Nitty Gritty
Super City’. Finally we went back to school. I was happy when we went to the Planetarium.- By Amilia 1C
Scienceworks
On Tuesday, the grade 1 went to Scienceworks. First we went to the bus. Next we waited and then we went
inside. We went to have a look at the stuff and we watched a movie of the stars and the planets. We also
watched a movie called ‘Tycho’. I liked the ‘Nitty Gritty Super City’. –By Maryam 1C
Scienceworks
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On the 24 of May, we went to Scienceworks. I loved the ‘Nitty Gritty Super City’ and I want to go to
Scienceworks again. I loved the Planetarium because we saw all the stars and we learnt that the sun is a big
star. You can see Mars and Jupiter in the sky.-By Bilal 1C
Science Works
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On Tuesday 25 of May all the students in Grade One went on an excursion to Science Works. We went to the
planetarium with a very big screen and it was so cool. At the end we went to the playground. After that we
went back on the bus and then went back to school. – By Emelia 1D
Science Works
On Tuesday 25th of May the students in Grade One went on an excursion to Science Works. I liked the Nitty Gritty
Super City and I liked the other parts too. I also liked to play on the playground. It was the best day ever! - By
Malia 1D
Year 9 Transition
Interschool Sport
The majority of Year 9 students attended a VCE
taster day at Fountain Gate Secondary
College. Students were allocated groups
based on an on-line survey and completed
lessons based around VCE subjects. The
students were given information about VCE
Maths,English and the Rugby Union training
academy who are partnered with Melbourne
Rebels. We worked alongside year 9 students
from Timbara school and enjoyed subjects such
as Design Technology, Law, Business Studies,
Health and Accounting. If Year 9 students are
wishing to attend Fountain Gate Secondary
School, further information regarding VCE,
subject selection or to organise a tour of the
school, either call Fountain Gate directly or
contact Miss Talbot. Closing dates for year 10
first choice subjects is Friday 24th June.
Year 7 and 8 interschool sport had another
highlight this term when 4 teams competed
in the division Badminton competition. They
were all very competitive with a big win by
the Year 7 Boys Badminton team who will
now go on to represent our College at the
next level. Well done to everyone who tried
out for the teams and those who got to
compete on the day.
The teams were:
Miss Talbot
YEAR 7 GIRLS BADMINTON
Mubina YAQUBI
Sophia VONG
Zahra SHIRZAD
Nadera ALIZADA
Parwana AQILI
Fatima BE
7C
7B
7C
7C
7A
7A
YEAR 7 BOYS BADMINTON
Najibullah Mossavi
Hans Aquino
Monaro Sou
Yossuf Eldin
Brooklyn Vu
Maruatini Drollett
7B
7B
7B
7A
7B
7C
YEAR 8 BOYS BADMINTON
Iosefa LEPUPA
Zahid HUSSEINKHIL
Aniket MOHARANA
Jay MIDDLETON
Basil BLYTHMAN
Eddie CIOBANITEI
8A
8B
8B
8B
8B
8A
YEAR 8 GIRLS BADMINTON
Zaynab Salimi
Anusha Benny
Lia Taumaoe
Ranjini Ranjith
Banafsha Ghafari
Razia Mohseni
8A
8B
8A
8B
8A
8B
New DEEP Programs for Term 3
Yoga/Mind Space, Urban Music,
Pacifika Dance, HP Volleyball, HP Rugby,
Self Defence, Cricket and Prep Basketball
Registration Forms are available at the office.
Tim Hannan
Excellence in Interschool Sport
Earlier this year, 8 students became the first in Doveton College history to qualify for the next level
in an interschool swimming competition. Tenesha Nathan, Abbey Weeks, Nicky Ah Fook, Angel
Iopa, Vahini Ramesh, Lucian Ciuciu, Angus Robertson (below) and Quan Ralph qualified to swim
at the Division Finals in the 4x100m freestyle relay for 12-year-old boys and girls.
On the 23rd June, three secondary students will be competing in the Regional Cross Country
carnival. Sher Ahmadi, Tara Hill and Tiana Mawer will all represent Doveton College at the event.
Tianna had the best result for our school at the Division level, coming 4th in her age group.
For the third year a secondary badminton team has won the Divisional title to qualify for the
regional finals. The year 7 boys team won their competition after training with coach Mr Hannan
over the last few months. The team consisted of Hans Aquino, Maruatini Drollett, Brooklyn Vu,
Yusuf Eldin, Monara Sou and Naji Mossavi.They will be competing in the regional finals in August.
Mark Alter
Community
On Friday, May 13 our Healthy Little Rainbows Fruit & Vegetable buying cooperative and our
Breakfast Club were recognised at the 2016 Casey Volunteer Awards. Healthy Little Rainbows
provides fruit, vegetables and healthy recipes to the college community each Tuesday for $10 a
bag. Breakfast Club is free and open every day from 8.30 am in the Project House with help
from parents, students and community volunteers. The awards were presented by the Mayor Cr.
Sam Aziz and were accepted for Healthy Little Rainbows by Kirsty Bartlett and Breakfast Club by
Carolyn McLean.Doveton College encourages volunteers in many programs because student
learning occurs in partnership with parents and with community support. Roles are varied and
flexible and we can work with you to discover a path appropriate to your goals while providing
support and enrichment to our children and families. We can support you to discover roles
outside the college through links with Not For Profit organisations and volunteer recruitment
agencies. If you are interested in volunteering at Doveton College contact Noeline or Alan in
the Community Team.
Alan McCarthy - Community Engagement Coordinator
School Productions in Term 3
Peter Pan
August 4th and 5th
Come and see the Year 3-9 School Production of Peter Pan! Full of adventure and excitement,
Peter Pan will take you on a magical journey through Neverland. See this classic show performed
in a new and exciting way, with original songs written and performed by Doveton College
students.
Overcooked & A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Fifth Period
August 18th
The first ever Year 8 Drama Elective will showcase two plays in one night. Come and see Amen
Go’s debut of Overcooked; a story about a man who’s cooking show goes viral when
everything goes horribly wrong… then EVERYTHING goes horribly wrong!
Laugh and cringe as Philip and Tommy try to free themselves from bullies by finding a date to the
prom for the most repulsive bully in school, Burp. As well as juggling favours for nearly EVERY other
kid in the school! A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Fifth Period is a classic reminder of
those inescapable social hierarchies that only school could have!
The Brothers Grimm Spectacularthon
August 25th
Come and see the Year 9 Drama Elective take on Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and
Gretel, Snow White, Cinderella and more in this hilarious mash-up extravaganza! Performed with
their original in-your-face style of the Brothers Grimm, this show is packed with intense insanity
and innuendo!
Some mature themes, so parent/guardians must accompany primary aged children.
Tickets for all three shows will be available online and at the front office soon.
All shows begin at 6:30pm and run for approximately 1 hour.
Re. 2016 PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Tuesday 19 July 2016 2:15pm – 7:00pm
Parent Teacher interviews will be held at Doveton College on Tuesday 19 July from 2:15pm – 7:00pm.
School will be finishing early at 1:30pm on Tuesday 19 July.
These interviews are important and allow you and your child’s teacher to discuss your child’s progress. Your children are
invited to accompany you to the interview with their teacher.
How to book a Parent Teacher appointment:
All bookings are made on the Compass Parent Portal.
This is accessible via the internet website http://dovetoncollege.vic.jdlf.com.au using your login and password. We have
provided instructions on the attached sheets to help you book interview times.
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If you do not have internet access at home, please visit the College between 7:30am and 4:30pm weekdays (school
holidays between 9am – 3.30pm) and use the computers available in our community space near Reception to make
your bookings. Our office staff can assist you if you require help.
 Any families who have indicated on their child’s enrolment that they require an interpreter have been contacted in
their language during the last week. Interpreter interviews will be held on Thursday 21 July and parents will be given
a timeslot they must attend. If you require an interpreter interview and have not been contacted, please ring the
College and we will organise this for you.
 If you cannot make an interview on Tuesday 19 July, please contact each of your children’s teachers and arrange an
alternative meeting times and days.
If you have any concerns or need support in this process please contact the College on 8765 0111.
How to make a Parent Teacher Interview Booking
To access the Compass Parent Portal log into http://dovetoncollege.vic.jdlf.com.au using your username and password. If you don’t
remember this, contact the College Office and we will reset it.
On the Compass homepage a list of your children will be displayed, with a link
to the parent teacher interviews appearing under their name in the blue
actions box.
Once you click on an interview link
Frank SMITH (SMI0001), Prep A
The Conference Booking Dashboard will appear.
PLEASE NOTE: Each event in the list is specific to each of your children;
therefore if you have two or more children at school, the interview slots will appear
multiple times.
TO MAKE A BOOKING WITH A TEACHER
 Click on the event title shown above for the child you wish to book an interview for.
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Primary Classroom Teacher = 15 minute time slot
Primary PE/Music/Drama/Art Teacher = 10 minute time slot
All Secondary Teachers = 10 minute time slot
A new screen will open with booking times for both interview days and the teachers names at the bottom of the screen.
Select and click on a time that suits your family to meet with the teacher.
A drop down box will appear with the available teachers for that timeslot.
Once you have selected a teacher for that time, click ‘Update’.
The box will then appear red with the staff members, this booking is now confirmed.
If you wish to cancel an appointment select the time again, and click [No booking] and ‘Update’.
It will remove the booking and return the timeslot to available.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the teachers availability, click on the teachers name at the
bottom of the page and their schedule will appear.
This screen is read only, bookings cannot be made on this page.
You will then need to go back to the Conference bookings Dashboard to book for the next student. There is a shortcut on the top right of the
screen.
Once you are happy with all your bookings for each child, you can print a list of all the bookings using the link on the right hand side of the
screen “Print All Bookings”.
If you require assistance making these appointments, the office staff can assist you with this. You can either visit the College or phone to
make an interview booking on 8765 0111.
Parent Teacher Interview Information
Access to the College will by Tristania Street and Ash Street gates. Please note from the information below where to
locate your children’s teachers.
Primary Classroom Teacher Interviews
All Primary Classroom Teacher interviews will be held in the child’s actual classroom with their teacher, with the
exception of Year 6 which will be held in the Wellbeing Centre. Each interview is scheduled for 15 minutes. If you
require more than 15 minutes, please contact the teacher after the evening to organise a further meeting time.
Primary Specialist & Secondary Teacher Interviews
All primary students have specialist subjects of Art, PE, Music and Drama each year.
Students in Years 7 – 9 study Maths/Science, English/Humanities, Recreation, and up to 5 Design Brief subjects.
Interviews are available with each of the teachers who teach your child in Semester 2. All secondary and specialist
staff will be located in the Community Room in the administration building.
INTERVIEW LOCATION MAP
UPSTAIRS
4B
4A
4C
1D
1A
1B
7-9 staff &
Specialist
Teachers
1C
Tristania Street
Prep D
Ash Street
Prep C
Prep B Prep A
5B
6A, 6B & 6C in
Wellbeing Centre
5C
2C
UPSTAIRS
2A
5A
2D
3B
3C
3D
3A
2B
JUNE/JULY 2016- VACATION CARE PROGRAM BOOKING FORM
Children are not to bring money on Excursions
Please provide your child with a PACKED LUNCH and snacks for morning and afternoon tea and a refillable water bottle
VENUES WHERE PROGRAMS WILL BE HELD:
DOVETON COLLEGE- 62 Tristania Street Doveton 3177– Phone : 0412 019 095
PLEASE PRINT:
NAME OF SERVICE CHILD IS ATTENDING:
Every person has a unique CRN therefore your child has different CRN to the parents. The Parents name and CRN must be the same as your
FAO letter.
Surname of Child: ______________________________
First Name of Child: _____________________________
FAO CRN: ______________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________________
Surname of Parent: _____________________________
First Name: ______________________________
Date of Birth: __________________________________
FAO CRN: ________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________
Costing will be a Daily fee of $50 plus excursion /activity fee for that day
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Mon 27 June
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Tues 28 June
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Wed 29 June
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Thurs 30 June
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Frid 1 July
EXCURSION DAY:
Reading Cinema’s
COST: $16.00
Bus leaves at 10am
sharp
Messy Day!
Please bring a
change of clothes!
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Mon 4 July
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Tues 5 July
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Wed 6 July
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Thurs 7 July
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Frid 8 July
EXCURSION DAY:
End of holidays Party
AMF Bowling
COST: $18.00
Bus leaves at 9am
sharp
BYO CD’S & Plate of
food to share!
Parents Signature:_______________________________________Coordinators Signature:______________________
Parents Contact number:___________________________________________________________________________
CREDIT CARD DETAILS: Visa/Master card
Name of Cardholder: _____________________________________________________________________________
Card Number: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Expiry Date: _____________________________________________________________________________________