Issue 25 - Vermont Secondary College

Issue 25
Tel: 9873 1077
Fax: 9874 4368
THE WEEK AHEAD
FRIDAY 19 AUGUST
EZ Yr 8 Badminton
Visiting Author Phillip Gwynne
Period 1 - 9.1/ 6 / 7 / 8 / 9
Period 2 - 9.2 / 3 / 4 / 5
College Production commences 7.45pm
SATURDAY 20 AUGUST
Final College Production commences
7.45pm
TUESDAY 23 AUGUST
Book Club excursion
WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST
Yr 12’s in school
THURSDAY 25 AUGUST
Yr 10 Visiting Author- James Maloney
FRIDAY 26 AUGUST
Intermediate Round Robin
Breakfast With The Boys 7am-8.15am
DIARY DATES
August
29 to
2/9 - Yr 9 PEP Program Two 9.1-9.5
30 - Learning & Teaching Ctte. Mtg.
6.30pm Conference Room
- Noumea Information Evening. 7pm
Library
31 - 2.30pm Finish
September
5 - Yr 8 Round Robin
9 - Interim Reports distributed
- Yr 7 Round Robin
10 - Music Supper Dance 7.30pm
15 - 2.30pm finish
- Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews
3.30-5.30pm No appointments
6.30-8.30pm Appointments
16 - P/S/T interviews
9.00–11.30am No appointments
Breakfast with the Boys
(Yr 7 and Yr 8 Boys)
Friday 26 August
Social Staff Room 7.00am- 8.15am
Guest Speaker Marcus Robertson
vermontsc.vic.edu.au/newsltr
Absences: 8872 6338
FROM THE
PRINCIPAL’S DESK
BREAKFAST WITH THE BOYS
Come and share a relaxed and informal
breakfast with Marcus Robertson, an elite
swimmer. Marcus won the Portsea Swim
Classic last year! He is an engaging and
stimulating speaker who encourages young
men to enjoy books and aim high to achieve
excellence. The breakfast is an opportunity for
each Year 7 and 8 boy and their dad, grandad,
mentor, relative or friend to share in this
special event.
Last year’s Boys Breakfast with author Phillip
Gwynne was a great success and very popular.
Please contact Library staff if you would like
to come along. First in, best dressed!
When: Friday August 26th, 2005
Where: Social Staff Room
Time: 7am – 8.15am
VISIT BY PREMIER BRACKS
The Premier, Mr Steve Bracks, accompanied
by Ms Kirstie Marshall, MP, member for
Forest Hill will be visiting us next
Wednesday, August 24th. Mr Bracks is keen to
have a look over our new Music centre and the
work in progress on our Personal
Development, Arts and Technology Wings.
We are delighted that the Premier will be
visiting us. We have a program of musical
presentations which will demonstrate the
magnificent talents of our students and the
superb ambience of our music centre.
RESILENCE - Dr ANDREW FULLER
This is the final item in relation to resilient
learners. In this segment Andrew Fuller cites
two other important qualities of resilient
learners. I hope you have found this series of
interest.
Leadership and Creativity
Resilient learners are good managers of their
learning. However, we should not expect
children to be able to organise their learning.
Developing the habits for good learning
involves building routines within which
students can organise their time.
The creation of routines can support the
development of creativity. Creativity occurs
when we slow down. Creativity requires
exposure to a broad range of experiences and
then using those to improvise and innovate.
August 18, 2005
Resilient learners go beyond accurately
perceiving events and obstacles around
them to developing creative ways to
utilise these experiences.
As Adams (1974) noted, creativity is a
bit like making a fire - sometimes you get
a bright spark but mostly it’s about
huffing and puffing. The more we can
give students the routines within which
to learn efficiently and the chance to
deliberate and reflect over problems that
challenge and interest them, the more
likely we are to develop resilient
learners.
Problem finding and Solution
Dreaming
Resilient learners not only try to solve
problems, they actively find problems
and challenges to overcome. People who
believe they can solve problems, solve
more problems. Some of the most
effective learning does not involve
teaching but rather setting problems that
puzzle and interest students sufficiently
that they persist.
Imagination and visualisation also has a
positive effect on performance. However
it is not sufficient just to imagine a
problem solved or overcome. In a study
on visualisation methods regarding
studying, one group of students were
asked to visualise themselves studying
while another group were asked to
visualise themselves having obtained a
high mark. Visualising yourself studying
increased performance. Concentrating
on obtaining a high mark had negative
effects (Taylor, Pham, Rivkin & Armor
1998). Imagining the fame and glory
without the steps to get there is not
helpful.
The same has been found with life
problems- visualising yourself
experiencing and then planning how to
solve a problem is more effective than
merely imagining the problem solved.
In a very real sense resilient learners are
able to look beyond current
circumstances and challenges and to
imagine better outcomes for themselves.
They also show initiative and persistence
in the face of challenges. They view
many problems as opportunities for
growth and expansion.
Rod Williamson
Principal
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Reading Rocks!!!!!
The Library will be running quizzes for both staff and students, as well as taking
students out on an excursion to the Writer’s Festival and selecting winning readers at
random, all next week during Book Week! The theme this year is “Reading Rocks”.
Every year, the Children’s Book Council selects a book of the year. The categories
range from early childhood to mature readers. This year, the school librarians have had
great fun choosing their own winning entries. The winners will be announced this
Friday and we are eagerly awaiting the results to see which of us has selected a winner!! Keep posted for more details!
Kunneary Guerin has chosen “The whole business with Kiffo and the Pitbull”, by Barry Jonsberg. This is
Barry Jonsberg’s first book and Kunneary says: “I found this book challenging and down to earth. It will
inspire those teenagers who are not so keen on reading, as they may readily relate to some of the issues
discussed, like bullying, drug issues and other teenage problems. The images in this book are vivid.”
Kaye Cant has chosen a book by another new author. Michael Gerard Bauer’s book, “The running man”
is another inspirational book. Kaye says: “I really enjoyed this book. It makes you think about judging
people by their appearances. It is a dramatic story and yet quite a simple one. I am really looking
forward to more writing by this author.”
“Billy Mack’s War” is an entrant in the younger readers’ section and has been chosen by Rhonda
Sablinskas. Rhonda says, “ This book is about a boy whose father is away in the war and how the family
deal with everyday life in the father’s absence. When the father comes back, life is not how they think it is
going to be. I enjoyed it because it brought up aspects of the war that you would not normally think about.”
Gloria Price says, “I liked this book because I can hear the characters speaking. I enjoyed the humour
of Calma and spirit of Kiffo. I really hope there are no teachers at Vermont like the pitbull!
I know why Mrs Clements chose this book…because she is a Barry Jonsberg groupie!!! And he is
quite good looking!”
Sue Clements says: “I’m for “Kiffo and the Pitbull” as well. There were some real “laugh out loud” moments in this
book that I made my family listen to! It was funny, yet dramatic and has a twist in the tale that took me totally by
surprise. The author is Barry Jonsberg and I can’t wait to read more of his writing. He is a very interesting man and
very funny in person!! And yes, he is quite good looking!”
Jill Higginbotham says, “ I really enjoyed “By the river” by Steven Herrick. Right from the first
page I could just see the people and the situations described by young Harry, as he encounters
various experiences. Having heard Steven Herrick read from this novel at Vermont Secondary
College, the whole story became alive to me. I loved it!
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SENIOR SCHOOL
‘A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take
the helm.
Henrik Ibsen
SENIOR SCHOOL 2006 – COURSE INFORMATION
HANDBOOKS
All students currently in Years 9, 10 and 11 should by now have a
copy of the appropriate (Year 10, 11 and 12) Course Information
Handbooks and associated application forms for 2006.
Any student who has not collected a handbook should obtain one
from the Year 10, 11 or 12 Co-ordinators.
It is imperative that students and parents read the appropriate
handbooks prior to completing their application forms.
Further information relating to 2006 course selection issues may be
addressed to the Senior School Year Level Co-ordinators.
Year 10 – Mr Bertram / Ms Green
Year 11 – Mrs Cabble / Ms Todaro
Year 12 – Mr Dwyer / Ms Angland
and / or
Pathways Co-ordinator – Ms Cook
SENIOR SCHOOL 2006 – COURSE SUBMISSION DATES
Year 10 – August 26
Year 11 – September 5
Year 12 – August 29
SENIOR SCHOOL 2006 – COURSE SELECTION
PROCEDURES
Information evenings have been held for parents of intending Year
10 students (Monday August 15) and intending Year 11 students
(Tuesday August 16). Intending Year 10 students (current Year 9)
have been or will be guided through the procedures by Mr Bertram,
Ms Green or Mr Dwyer. Intending Year 11 students (current Year
10) had the opportunity to attend a ‘VCE Supermarket’ session on
Wednesday (August 17). They will also meet with their MIPS
advocates and will attend individual course counselling sessions
prior to submitting their Course Applications.
Intending Year 12 students (current Year 11) are expected to discuss
issues relating to their intended course with one of the Year 11 or 12
Co-ordinators, the Pathways Co-ordinator and/or related KLA
leaders.
VCAA - VCE CHANGES FOR 2006
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority have
announced the following changes to the English Requirement for
satisfactory completion of VCE from 2006.
From 2006, English Language Units 1 and 2 and Literature Units 1
and 2 will be included in the units from the English group of studies
which can contribute towards the English requirement for the award
of the VCE.
The English requirement from 2006 will continue to be as follows:
• Three units from the English group, with at least one unit
at Unit 3 or Unit 4 level
From 2006 the English group consists of Foundation English Units 1
and 2, English Units 1 to 4, English (ESL) Units 3 and 4, English
Language Units 1 to 4, and Literature Units 1 to 4.
No more than two units at Units 1 and 2 level may count towards the
English requirement. Students may not obtain credit for both English
Units 3 and 4 and English (ESL) Units 3 and 4.
The requirements for VCE eligibility remain the same:
• Satisfactory completion of 16 units, including 3 units from
the English group, with at least one unit at Unit 3 or 4
level.
• Three sequences of Units 3 and 4 studies other than
English, including VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequences.
To be eligible to receive an ENTER students must meet the
requirements for satisfactory completion and receive at least four
study scores including one for a Unit 3 and 4 sequence from
the English group.
VCE – YEAR 12 - VALEDICTORY DINNER
All Year 12 students and their parents/relatives are invited to attend
the
2005 Valedictory Dinner
at
Rembrandt’s, Wantirna South
on
Monday October 17
commencing
7.00 PM
cost
$44 per head for adults;
$41.10 for Vermont SC students
Please note that in order to facilitate effective planning for this
evening payments for the Valedictory Dinner are required by
Thursday September 1.
The proforma to accompany payments is included on the invitation
which has been issued to all Year 12 students.
Please note that tables cannot be organised until the total number
attending is known, as Rembrandts adjust their seating configurations
as required. However, it is advised that students have preferred
seating arrangements at hand for the release of the seating plan prior
to the end of term.
YEAR 12 – STUDENT CARS
Students with driving licences may drive to the college, on the
proviso that they
1. record the registration of their car with the Year 12 Level Coordinators.
2. do not drive or park in the college grounds.
3. do not drive in a manner that causes complaint from residents of
surrounding properties.
4. do not park in locations that will inconvenience residents of
surrounding properties or people trying to access these
properties.
5. do not transport other students to or from the college or college
activities.
The prohibition on this use of student cars is clearly spelt out in the
DET operations manual which states: ‘Students are not permitted
under any circumstances to transport other students in private cars
in connection with any school program whether held during school
hours or at other times’.
YEAR 12 - TERTIARY APPLICATIONS 2006:
SEAS – SPECIAL ENTRY ACCESS SCHEMES
SEAS is the umbrella program for all special entry schemes
conducted by participating tertiary institutions. These schemes are
designed to address issues of access and equity relating to entry into
undergraduate courses.
There are two distinct and separate SEAS schemes:
1. SEAS Access and Equity schemes.
The Access and Equity Scheme is targeted at applicants who have
been unable to reach their full educational potential or who have
had restricted access to the courses of their choice because of their
life circumstances. There are ten categories in this scheme and
students can apply for more than one category on the same
application. However, you must check which categories are offered
by an institution because not all institutions offer all categories.
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Tertiary applicants may place before tertiary selection officers
relevant information / evidence in one or more of ten categories:
Category 1:
Mature Age Entry
Category 2:
Non-English Speaking Background
Category 3:
Recognition as an Indigenous Australian
Category 4:
Difficult Family Circumstances
Category 5:
Disadvantaged
Socio-Economic
Background
Category 6:
Rural or Isolated Students
Category 7:
Under-Represented School: (University of
Melbourne applicants only)
Category 8:
RMIT University Schools Network Access
Program (SNAP)
Category 9:
Women in Non-Traditional courses
Category 10:
Disability or Long-Term
Students submitting an SEAS Access and Equity application
must check the category evidence table (http://
www.vtac.edu.au/seas/category_evidence.html) to ascertain
whether they are required to supply supporting evidence for the
category or categories selected.
2. SEAS Year 12 Chronic Circumstances scheme
This scheme is aimed at assisting Current Year 12 students who
have experienced circumstances that can be demonstrated to
have had an adverse impact on the final year of their
secondary school performance.
This scheme focuses on circumstances, which have arisen
during Year 12 This is a different scheme to the Special
Provision / Special Examination Arrangements allowances
which may have been made during Year 12. However it is
specifically for factors, which have arisen during Year 12 and
have impacted on Year 12 performance but are less likely to
impact on tertiary performance. Longer term factors will be
addressed via the SEAS access and equity schemes.
Impactive circumstances, which arise during, or in the lead up
to, the examination period, may be addressed by application for
a derived examination score (DES), although in some
circumstances this may also be accompanied by a ‘late’ chronic
circumstances application.
Details of the categories under which participating institutions
accept SEAS applications may be found in the SEAS booklet
published by VTAC – which may be viewed and/or downloaded
on http://www.vtac.edu.au/pdf/publications/seas.pdf
Pages 1 to 4 of this booklet provide a good overview of the SEAS
process. The remainder provides eligibility criteria and other
information for individual institutions.
Being eligible to apply under one of these SEAS schemes does
not guarantee an offer since you are competing with other
eligible applicants.
Students who think they may be eligible to submit a SEAS
application may wish to clarify any related issues with a Year 12
Co-ordinator, Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Pathways Co-ordinator or
the Support and Integration Co-ordinator as appropriate.
All SEAS applications with supporting evidence are to be made
to VTAC by Friday October 7.
Students wishing to submit a SEAS application must have already
submitted a VTAC application and can access the on-line
application form at http://www.vtac.edu.au/forms/index.html
BE PROACTIVE – DON’T MISS AN OPPORTUNITY
The middle of Term 3 is a challenging time, particularly for Year
12 students. Faced with the imminent end of their secondary
schooling, students have to also cope with the demands of VTAC
applications and the rapid approach of examinations, whilst still
navigating through what at times may seem to be a SAC
minefield. There are also the inevitable distractions of the
seemingly endless round of 18th birthdays and the privileges /
responsibilities which ensue.
It is critical that Year 12 students remain fully alert to what is going on
around them. As we move closer towards the end of term, many studies
will be entering the vital revision phase. As the round of tertiary open
days draws to an end the submission of a VTAC application becomes a
pressing matter. This is an area where particular alertness is required.
Not just in completing the on-line application but also in being aware of
particular application requirements such as interviews, folios.
scholarships that apply to particular courses and deadlines for
applications.
Special Entry Access Schemes – as described above.
Each student must exercise individual responsibility in following the
various phases of tertiary application. If in doubt or confused consult Ms
Cook, Mr Dwyer or Ms Angland.
‘The ability to ask the right question is more than
half the battle of finding the answer.’
Thomas J. Watson
C.P. DWYER
Senior School Co-ordinator
GEMBROOK MOUNTAIN
BIKE CAMP 2005
Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th September
Are you interested in riding around in the forest, eating by a campfire,
sleeping in tents and generally having fun? The Gembrook Mountain
Bike Camp involves riding from school to Belgrave, mostly along established bike paths, accompanied by a support
vehicle (which carries your tents and
food), then catching ‘Puffing Billy’ to
Gembrook for lunch. We will then ride
from Gembrook out into Bunyip
State Park and set up base camp
from where we spend the next few
days
exploring many 4WD and trail bike tracks
around the area. After a few days of fun riding and exploring, we finally
ride all the way back to Vermont, arriving home late Saturday afternoon.
An exciting and rewarding experience for beginner to advanced cyclists.
*If this sounds interesting, please attend an important meeting in the
gym foyer at LUNCHTIME Monday (22/8) with Mr Trippett. See you
there!!!!!
D. Trippett
P.E. Co-ordinator
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SPORTS REPORT
Year 7 Boys Badminton
Coach: Mrs Robinson
VSSSA STATE NETBALL
Last Tuesday, the Senior Girls Netball team played in the State
Finals at Waverley Netball Centre. In a fantastic competition,
Vermont was narrowly beaten by Bendigo Senior Secondary
College in the pool rounds. Bendigo went on to easily win the
Grand Final. Well done to all girls on a fantastic effort.
Team
Coach: Mike Stevens
A. Howard
C. Stevenson
F. Barber
J. Oberhofer
C. Powell
N. Richmond
A. Middlin
B. Cartlidge
R. Smith
Results
Vermont
23
Vermont
35
Vermont
24
vs
vs
vs
Mentone
23
Ballarat
20
Bendigo
26
P. Li
L. Sabandith
TERM 3 WINTER SPORT
The sports on offer this Term are Boys & Girls Hockey, Basketball and
Table Tennis. Training for all teams has now commenced. Watch the
bulletin for further details.
Intermediate
Basketball A + B
Hockey
Table Tennis
Year 8
EASTERN ZONE FINALS
Last week the Intermediate Boys Football team and the Year 7 Boys
Badminton teams played their Eastern Zone Finals. Both teams
were very competitive but did not win through to the State Finals.
The Intermediate Boys Football team were particularly disappointed
as they have won the State Final in the past. Unfortunately,
Vermont Football Club had a grand final game on the weekend and
as a consequence a number of players made themselves unavailable
for the school games. I would like to thank Mr Sutherland, Mr
Squire and Mrs Robinson for all their hard work coaching and
organizing the teams.
Intermediate Boys Football
Coach: Mr Sutherland
Assistant Coach: Mr Squire
W. Barton
E. Beccirovic
H. Nguyen
J. Moye
L. Kitchin
L. Anderson
M. Cunningham
A. Baylis
J. Kenneally
N. Keogh
B. Clarkson
C. Jones
T. Ahon
M. Munson
R. Cunningham
C. Tuamoheloa
K. Khan
T. Bird
J. Stopinski
J. Fry
M. Raphael
K. Emley
A. Vardelaak
A. Boone
C. Brennan
A. Ball
S. Cameron
C. Dore
L. Davis
T. Sherlock
R. Harding
K. Diep
K. Yu
S. Ionescu
Results
Vermont vs Emerald
3-6-24
1-4-10
Vermont
2-4-16
vs
Vermont
1-5-11
vs
Fairhills
10-1-61
E. Doncaster
2-6-18
Basketball A + B
Hockey
Table Tennis
Year 7
Basketball A + B
Hockey
Table Tennis
Friday 26th August
Boys
Girls
Mr Sutherland Mr Stevens
Mr Parsons
Ms Hailes
Ms Ross
Ms Ross
Monday 5th September
Boys
Girls
Mr Richardson Mr Stevens
Mr Squire
Ms Green
Mr Henderson Mr Henderson
Friday 9th September
Boys
Girls
Ms Hubble
Ms Avent
Mrs Powell
Mrs Freeman
Ms Kim
Ms Kim
COMING EVENTS
Week 6
Fri 19 August
EZ Year 8 Girls Badminton – Mrs Robinson
Week 7
Tues 23 August
Wed 24 August
Fri 26 August
Week 9
Mon 5 Sept
Mon 5 Sept
Wed 7 Sept
Fri 9 Sept
Schools Knockout – Athletics – Mr Stevens
Yr 7 Eastern Zone Netball – Ms Shearer
District Intermediate Round Robin
EZ Year 8 Girls Netball – Mrs Hubble
District Round Robin Year 8
Intermediate Netball All-Schools – Mrs Powell
Senior Netball All-Schools - Mr Stevens
District Round Robin Year 7
CORRESPONDENCE
2005 Victorian Schools Cycling Championships, Monday 29th
August. METEC Driver Training Centre. See Mr Stevens.
Mike Stevens
Sports Co-ordinator
Student Absences Line
available 24 hours
8872 6338
You can ring the absence line at any time to let the school know your
child will be absent. Voicemail will take your message, just leave
your child’s name, form and the expected length of absence.
An absence note will still be required on your child’s return to school.
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AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS COMPUTER SKILLS COMPETITION
Students can collect their Australasian Schools Computer Skills Competition result sheets from Mr Hew (C22 Computer Office).
Certificates and Awards (P=Participation, A=Achievement, C=Credit, D=Distinction, H=High Distinction) go to:
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Thomas Clarke 7.4 (D)
Robert Baldasso 8.8 (P)
Benjamin Keung 9.8 (A)
Amy Clissold 7.9 (P)
Rhys Cranney 8.6 (D)
Rebecca Leighton 9.9 (P)
Jesse Gannon 7.7 (P)
Adam Dobson 8.8 (C)
Stefan Ionescu 7.5 (D)
Jason Hunt 8.8 (D)
Michael Onisiforou 7.4 (P)
Ross Owen 8.2 (D)
Sam Russell 7.1 (P)
Nick Williamson 8.8 (H)
Sophie Sourintha 7.4 (P)
Bosley Wong 8.3 (C)
Emily Stait 7.6 (C)
Bertram Truong 7.3 (D)
Jessica Tuohy 7.4 (C)
Priscilla Wong 7.1 (P)
Year 10
Year 11
Andrew Avanessian 10.6 (C)
Hakan Dorter 11.9 C)
Chris Chan 10.5 (C)
Jason Vuong 11.7 (P)
Year 12
Sohrab Hosseini 12.6 (C)
Sepehr Hosseini 10.3 (D)
Lachlan Kennedy 10.0 (C)
Raymond Lee 10.5 (C)
Mark Lewis 10.0 (D)
Ross Pentland 10.5 (C)
James Robinson 10.5 (C)
Matthew Torpy 10.4 (C)
Distinction and High Distinction Certificates will be given in the
next General Assembly. The following table summarises our
results:
VSC mean score
State mean score
Year 7
23.36
20.89
Year 8
31.43
23.94
Year 9
23.50
24.76
Year 10
35.44
26.02
Year 11
25.50
24.85
Year 12
37.00
26.55
According to Peter Knapp, Associate Professor and Director at
Educational Assessment Australia, “students from
Vermont
Secondary College demonstrated high level skills when they
participated in the recent Australasian Schools Competitions.”
The outstanding performance in the school came from Nick
Williamson (Year 8.8) who received a High Distinction Award.
The Competition tested students’ computer skills in Operating
Systems, Software, Hardware, Internet, Networks and Programming.
The Australasian Schools Competition is developed by Educational
Assessment Australia of the University of NSW and are conducted
annually across Australia and in 12 other countries.
Mr Donald Hew
Computer Systems Coordinator
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Did you know that there will be two new electives offered here at Vermont S.C
next year?
VCE VET Multimedia (unit 1-2) and (unit 3-4) in 2007
Year 9 Digital Imaging
Other IT subjects that are being offered in 2006 include:
Yr 9 IT Software, IT Programming
Yr 10 Web Design, Computer Programming, IPM
Yr 11 IT, VET CISCO
Yr 12 IPM, Information Systems
For more information about these 2 exciting electives please speak to any of the IT teachers and pick up a brochure from: Mrs
Cabble, Mr Hew, Ms Eames and Ms Le.
Ms Le – on behalf of the IT Faculty
Science Week 2005
This week has seen the celebration of Science in the college. The theme for the week nationally has been Energy. There has been
a quiz for all Year 7 – 9 students each lunchtime, with the winners receiving a movie voucher. Year 7 students have a quiz on
Friday with each class competing against the other.
The Science department has also put together a quiz for families! It is hoped that over the next few days you will be able to sit
down together and complete all questions. There will be a prize for the family with the most correct answers. Completed forms
need to be posted in the box at the front office by the end of recess on Tuesday. The winning family will be notified in next week’s
newsletter.
Family Name:
Students at college (including form):
QUESTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
What is the energy source that powers the sun?
What unit is heat energy measured in?
What are the 3 types of heat transfer?
How many times can light orbit the earth in 1 second?
Are fossil fuels an infinite or finite resource?
The word ‘petroleum’ comes from which two Latin words?
Who invented the first diesel engine?
How much energy is in a Mars Bar?
Which type of food has more energy; fat, carbohydrate or protein?
What do the letters OPEC stand for?
In 1752 which American politician nearly got hit by lightening trying to fly a kite in a thunderstorm?
What energy does a shopping trolley gain when it rolls down a hill?
List 4 forms of energy transformation happening inside a car.
In the film ‘The Matrix’, humans were said “to have been reduced to a battery” by Morpheus. What did he mean?
Give an example of how your family conserves energy.
I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of staff in the Science Faculty at the college. Their dedication
and efforts to see students succeed not only in the classroom but also in numerous co-curricular events contributes to the holistic
learning environment that the students experience. We have our Tournament of the Minds teams competing on Saturday. Mrs
Bird has spent a tremendous amount of time with the two teams of students and we wish both teams the best of luck.
Ms Jodie Ashby
Science Coordinator
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‘Gumshoe’
PERFORMANCES
Thursday to Saturday
18th – 20th AUGUST
TICKET PRICES
Student/Concession $8
Adult $12
Family $38
Students can purchase tickets which are on sale daily in the College Link Corridor. Or complete the attached booking form and hand in to the
General Office if paying by cheque or take to the Link Corridor at lunchtime if paying by cash.
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Booking form
Name: ………………………………………………………………………. Form: ………………….
Number of ADULT tickets
……………….
Number of STUDENT tickets ……………….
Number of CONCESSION tickets
……………….
FAMILY ticket
……………….
Date of performance ………………………………………………………………
I enclose cheque/cash (please enter amount) $ …………………………………...
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ACS NATIONAL COMPUTER SCIENCE
SCHOOL
PCA INFORMATION EVENING
If you would like to…..
Develop your own web portal and fully functional web search
engine
Work in a team developing an internet software solution for
charity
Meet young people from around Australia
Find out about life at university
Help a charity
THURSDAY 13TH OCTOBER
then NCSS is for you!
The NCSS program will involve learning:
an object-oriented scripting language
(no experience is required or expected)
about dynamically generated web content
how Google, Altavista and Yahoo work
to use professional web design tools
The PCA will be holding a parent-student information evening on
Thursday 13th October. The evening will be run by Vic Roads –
Keys Please Program.
What is NCSS?
The ACS National Computer Science
School (NCSS), sponsored by the
Australian Computer Society
Foundation, is a week long summer
school for students entering Year 12 in
2006.
The school brings together
talented young people for an intensive
week of computer programming and
website development at the School of Information Technologies,
University of Sydney. NCSS was initiated by the University’s
Foundation for Information Technology and is now in its eleventh
year.
NCSS 2006 will run from 8-14th January, 2006 (inclusive)
NCSS is organised by academic staff, alumni and students of the
School of Information Technologies. The school is residential,
with all students staying with NCSS staff in full-board
accommodation provided by a College, within the grounds of the
University of Sydney.
Who Pays for NCSS?
NCSS is sponsored by the Australian Computer Society
Foundation. The generous sponsorship from the ACS Foundation
has enabled us to heavily subsidise cost for attendees, which will
be $250 per person. This includes accommodation, meals,
teaching materials, tuition and extra-curricular activities for the
duration of the school.
Who can apply?
NCSS is open to all students in Australia who will be entering
their final year of high school in 2006. We will also consider
applications from particularly gifted students entering their
penultimate year, but preference will be given to senior students.
You do not need programming or web design experience to
apply.
In fact, the course assumes no previous experience. So if you are
good at science, mathematics or visual art, or very enthusiastic
about computing then you are encouraged to apply. Applications
close 2 September, 2006
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The session is targeted towards those families who have a student who is about to start learning to drive or who have recently
begun the learning to drive process.
There will be further information in next week’s newsletter.
CANTEEN ROSTER
MON 22 AUGUST – FRI 26 AUGUST
Monday 22
- Bernadette Reeves, Shagufta Mehizabin, Louise
Eadon
Tuesday 23
- Kay Cameron, Chris Holdsworth, Sarah Kleinitz
Wednesday 24 - De Dale, Prue Walsh
Thursday 25 - Louise Rodwell, Lisa Meates
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
Back again this term, the Music Support Group are providing a delicious
lunch every Friday. Come along and enjoy a tasty treat.
$1 per sausage
Roster – Friday 19 August
Leonie Campbell
Pauline Gogarty
Roster – Friday 26 August
Lisa Whelan
Pauline Baudinette
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Fun & Educational Activities for
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