Wanganui Park Secondary College 19th February 2015 No. 2 P.O. Box 4010 SHEPPARTON 3632 Principal: Ken Murray Assistant Principals: Xavier Tanner Gerry Vecchio Nancy Harcourt Telephone: Excursion: Website: Email: 58209900 Absence: 58209977 58209988 Fax: 58209900 www.wanganuipsc.vic.edu.au [email protected] “Self Portrait” by Jay Franks-Curtis Our College Captains for 2015 From left to right: Andy Burkitt (College Vice-Captain), Travis Sleeth (College Captain), Maddison Holness (College Captain), Alicia Flegeltaub (College Vice-Captain). (Our apologies for the errors in the previous edition of Newslink) The Principal Report – 19th February 2015 BUS LOOP The bus loop at the back of the school was set up to remove buses from the front of the school for safety reasons. Parents who drop off or collect their children before and after school can do so at the front or along Packham Street where there is plenty of room. However, some parents are beginning to drive into the bus loop causing problems for arriving and departing buses. The bus loop is restricted to buses only so can I ask parents to refrain from driving into the bus loop for safety reasons. Any concerns, please contact Mr Tanner. COLLEGE LEADERS INVESTITURE ASSEMBLY On Tuesday 24th February, 2015 we will officially acknowledge and welcome our student leaders into their roles for 2015. Our College Captains are Maddison Holness and Travis Sleeth and our Vice Captains are Alicia Flegeltaub and Andy Burkitt. Also recognised at the assembly will be our House Captains and Vice Captains who today are demonstrating their leadership qualities at the school swimming sports. Bates House Captain Ashleigh Douch Rory Teasdale Vice Captain Abbey Walker Brennan Swift Chisholm House Captain Vice Captain Kenny House Captain Vice Captain Melba House Captain Vice Captain Tayla Wood Dominic Debnam Rhianna Buis-Kerr Kyle McKenzie Megan Lock Tait Collins Taylor Rokahr Brendan Crouch Hannah O’Meara Simon Schippl Fiona Forrester Kaspar Lucattini Our special guest will be Aiden Blizzard who attended Wanganui Park Secondary College until he graduated in 2002. Aiden has gained much recognition as a cricketer, recently playing with Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash Series and he has also represented Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia in state teams. YEAR 7 BBQ On Monday evening, we held the Year 7 BBQ to welcome new students and their families to our school community. This was a well-attended event, providing parents and guardians with the opportunity to meet the teachers of their children. The Peer Education Students did a terrific job in welcoming parents and students, and thanks also to everyone who has helped our Year 7 students make such a smooth transition to our school. Ken Murray Principal Nancy Harcourt Assistant Principal Xavier Tanner Assistant Principal Gerry Vecchio Assistant Principal CALENDAR FEBRUARY 23rd Year 12 Study Day Outdoor Ed Unit 3 Coast Camp – Angelsea leaves 24th Back up day WPSC Swimming Sports Outdoor Ed Unit 3 Coast Camp – Angelsea returns Year 10 Keys Please 9am – 10.30am 27th GMDSSV Swimming Sports MARCH 3rd Wilson’s Prom Hike – Unit 1- depart (returns 6th March) GMDSSV Swimming Sports (Back Up day) Day 1 GMDSSV Senior Summers Sports Year 10 Keys Please – 9am – 10.30am Canteen Roster Monday Feb 23 Paula Gullick Deidre Laby Virginia Trewin Monday Mar 02 Janet Judd Jenny Mallamaci Tuesday Feb 24 Lisa Martin Rhonda Marino Greg Barr Tuesday Mar 03 Donna McNab Ros McPherson Wednesday Feb 25 Jo Watters Julieanne Gee Wednesday Mar 04 Belinda Gribble Pauline Lancaster Thursday Feb 26 Val Hawtin Fiona Hughes Friday Feb 27 Tracey Opie Narelle Maxted Thursday Mar 05 Friday Mar 06 Therese Nicholson Janelle Pottenger Mary Macgill Moniqua Wright U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx GREEN Everyday foods Eat most of these WANGANUI PARK SECONDARY COLLEGE CANTEEN MENU AND PRICES SUMMER – 2014-2015 AMBER Select carefully Limit these foods Lunches can be ordered from 8.30am until Home Group, and also at recess. Orders are made at the front counter on bags provided. Benefits of ordering: Students are guaranteed they won’t miss out, and have the opportunity of ordering what they really want. RED Occasional Once or twice per term ROLLS AND SANDWICHES Served on wholemeal or white if ordered Mixed sandwiches Ham only Chicken only Salad only Ham and salad Chicken and salad Tuna & Salad Roll Hot Savoury Roll with cheese Hot Wholemeal Roll with cheese SINGLE FILLING 4.00 3.30 3.60 3.60 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 1.20 2.40 eg Vegemite, Cheese, Peanut Butter, Tomato AVAILABLE TUESDAY - FRIDAY Chicken & Salad Wrap 4.00 Chicken & Caesar Wrap 4.00 4.00 Salad Plate * 4.00 Sushi (G) * 4.00 Chicken & Pear Caesar Salad * 4.00 Mediterranean Rice Salad * 4.00 Greek Style Couscous Salad * AVAILABLE DAILY (ORDER ONLY) Ham, Cheese ,Tomato Focaccia Ham, Cheese, Pineapple Focaccia Chicken & Avocado Focaccia Mediterranean Falafel Wrap Fried Rice – Veg Pasta Honey Soy Chicken Risoni Singapore Noodles HOT SPECIALS 3.80 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1 VARIETY EVERY DAY – CHECK BOARD Monday - Hot Chicken Wraps Tuesday – Wedges Sour Cream & Chilli Sauce Wednesday Chilli Chicken Burger Thursday – Baked Potato – order only Order from Available Daily List Friday – Chicken Burger Plain Chicken Burger Hawaiian SNACKS Fruit (per piece) Grapes (when available) Savoury Roll Hedgehog Muffin – Blueberry & Apple) Muffin – Pear & Raspberry Muffin – Cheeky Chocolate Muffin - Jaffa Coffee Scrolls Yoghurt Thick & Creamy (LOW FAT) Yoghurt & Peaches Yoghurt & Strawberries) (seasonal) Fruit Salad Watermelon (seasonal) Salada and Cheese Rice Crackers Salada Dip – Sweet Chilli Celery,Carrot & Cheese Sticks Popcorn Chips, J &J’s DRINKS Nippies Low Fat Milk Dairy Farmers Iced Coffee Big M – Choc) Big M – Strawberry All Iced Tea – Nestea – Lemon, Peach, 4.00 4.00 4.00 Mango-Pineapple, Lemon-Lime 4.00 Pump Water - Plain Bottled Water Toasted Sandwiches – 40c extra 3.50 .60 .80 1.60 1.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.20 1.50 2.00 2.20 3.50 .50 .80 .40 .40 .60 .80 1.00 1.00 Just Juice Assorted Flavours Berri Juice - Apple, Apple & Blackcurrant Orange & Tropical Flavours 2.10 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.70 1.50 2.10 2.50 2.00 4.00 U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx EMA Changes in 2015 As part of a change to Education funding from 2015, funding previously allocated to the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) program will now be redirected to schools, which means there is no EMA available in 2015. Schools will now be responsible for ensuring that students, who previously attracted the EMA, are supported to participate fully at school. Schools have complete flexibility, within their annual budgets, to address the specific needs of their students, and provide additional support, as required. This new approach will see a change in the way the previous EMA funding is allocated. Having considered this change of policy, the 4 Shepparton Secondary schools have developed a policy that will continue support to families who were previously eligible for the EMA. This new policy is very similar in its operation and in summary includes: 1. Families who hold a current Health Care Card are eligible; 2. Support up to $250 per eligible student provided; 3. Application form to be completed at the school; At Wanganui Park Secondary College we have called this new program Wanganui Education Funding Allowance – WEFA. Details of the new WEFA program are below. WEFA Eligibility: Wanganui Education Funding Allowance – (WEFA) has been established to provide financial assistance to all students whose family holds a current Health Care Card or Pension concession card, or for Foster families. This allowance is to be provided for all eligible students up to the age of 16. All registrations for the program close on 28th February in the relevant school year. The eligibility date of 28th Feb is the Education Department’s student census date. The school is only funded for students that are attending the school on that date. Payment Amount: An amount of $250 per eligible student will be allocated under the WEFA program for 2015, which is to be allocated on a dollar for dollar basis. For students who turn 16 during the year, a pro-rata payment will be calculated on the number of months up to and including the month of their birthday. To Access funds through WEFA Application forms are available from the main school office. Once registered for the program, parents will be able to access their allocated amount on a dollar for dollar basis of funds paid to the school for school charges, materials for programs, excursions and camps. The following priority for crediting funds has been approved by the School Council: 1. Year 7 Camp (if applicable) 2. Compulsory bookstall purchases, e.g. ear protection, combination locks etc 3. Materials for Program including excursions 4. School charged activities and transport 5. School Diary (if applicable) 6. Parent Funded Materials 7. Optional camps and activities THE SCHOOL MUST BE NOTIFIED WHEN MAKING ANY ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SO WEFA CREDITS CAN BE APPLIED AGAINST YOUR FAMILY STATEMENT Please contact the office if you have any queries. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx From the Finance Desk…………… If you have any queries regarding your Statement please contact the Office on 58 209900. Parents with students in VMG (Year 8 – 10) will receive a further charge for Subject Levies (Materials/Programs) in Semester 2 as students will change subjects at this time. If you wish to pay by Instalments – These instalments do not include individual subject levies for students in VMG. Subject levies (Materials/Programs) need to be finalised first in order for students to attend any excursions. Year Level 1st Instalment Term 1 Feb 7 7 Camp 8 9 10 11 12 200 265 171 190 190 190 190 2nd Instalment Term 2 April 100 3rd Instalment Term 3 July 40 70 70 80 70 70 50 47 50 51 45 ANNUAL SCHOOL MAGAZINE All students have been charged a School Magazine this year. This is a voluntary purchase and will be removed at the end of the year if not required. If you wish to pay for something specific via BPay please contact the office and advise. Any TAFE payments made by BPay – Again contact the office and advise. SECONDARY SCHOOL VACCINE PROGRAM Transfer of contact information to local council Dear parent/carer, The secondary school vaccine program helps ensure students and communities are protected from diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, human papillomavirus and chicken pox. Local councils deliver the program and schools distribute the vaccine consent forms. Recently the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2009 were amended to authorise schools to release parent and student information to local councils so that councils can follow up with parents after the consent forms have been distributed. This means that we will provide your local council with your contact details and a local council representative may contact you with vaccine program information. If you do not wish for your details to be provided to your local council, please advise me in writing before close of business 28 February 2015. If you are unable to contact me by the above date you will need to contact the officer responsible for the vaccine program at your local council in the event that you have queries about your contact details. Every day immunisation saves lives and makes it possible for Victorians to live free from the illness and the disability caused by many infectious diseases. All Victorian secondary students can receive these vaccines for free through the school-based program. The next step will be to return the student’s vaccine consent forms to the school. Without returning a consent form, a student may miss the opportunity to be vaccinated. It is important the consent forms are completed and returned to the school, regardless of whether you agree that the student will be vaccinated or not as part of the school-based program. For further information please go to the following link: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/contact/Pages/complainschool.aspx U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx New Reports 2015……….. At the end of this semester, both students and parents will receive a new look report. Consultation with students, parents and staff has led to the decision to dispense with the previously mandated AusVELS report and grading system. The new report will comprise: • a description of the learning outcomes, rated on the frequency of demonstration e.g. Consistently, Usually, Sometimes, Rarely • a set of assessment tasks graded A+-E/UG where A+= Outstanding (90% or more) A= Excellent etc • a shorter comment that will focus on progress shown or areas for improvement. The reports will still include the AusVELS summary graph indicating progress against the F-10 continuum. We will continue to provide three cycles of Student Performance Average (SPA) reports each semester. Cycle 1 will be available on the Parent Portal on Monday 16th March. In addition, we are trialling the provision of more frequent but brief online feedback once in each SPA cycle. Over the next three weeks, staff will be providing a comment or a result for each student. Unfortunately, the Xuno system does not provide an easy method of notifying parents when feedback has been posted. We suggest that parents might make a practice of simply checking the My Learning section on the Parent Portal once a week. We also look forward to seeing parents at the Parent Teacher interview sessions on Thursday 26 th March (5.008.00pm) and Friday 27th March (9.00-12.00). We look forward to your feedback on both the online and end of semester assessment and reporting. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx Latest from the Library …………….. Welcome back to another school year we are looking forward to seeing lots of students in the Library. We are open before school from 8.30 and after school until 4 o’clock. We are closed at recess and the first 20 minutes of lunch but open for the last 40 minutes of lunchtimes. Students can come in at these times to read magazines and books, borrow, play board games, print out work or use the computers for school work. Any student who borrowed books to use over the holidays, please return these now. If you need to reborrow them, just come and see us. Students can borrow up to four books (this includes class set novels) for two weeks at a time as long as they have no overdues. If books become overdue, there is a list which goes out to Homegroups each week as a reminder. The books in our school ebook library are handy – they return themselves automatically! You can access the library catalogue, our ebook library, World Book encyclopedia and many other resources via our webpage, located via the tab on the school’s intranet page. All Year 7 students will be having Library orientation sessions with their English/History class in the next couple of weeks, and have a chance to borrow as well. They will be introduced to the Library webpage and our ebook process; they will be emailed their username and password for this by the end of February. Now the hot weather is here it is the perfect time to sit in an air-conditioned room and read! Students can borrow up to four books at a time for a two week loan period, but can be reborrowed if needed. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx Technology / Textiles News…………… Knit for your Neighbour This semester students from Textiles and Creative Textiles will be knitting a range of products for village children in Northern Laos. During the three-week project, students will learn to knit plain or patterned squares, which will be assembled into a blanket. They can also choose to knit a garter-stitch hat. Both products will be greatly appreciated by hill-tribe children, as the weather is often very cold, even though they live in a tropical environment. Students from Level 1 and 3 will take part in Our Wool in Schools project, sponsored by: AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY SPINNERS. They will kindly donate wool and equipment to allow students to participate in this ‘giving and sharing’ activity. If parents would like to participate in this project I will be happy to forward the patterns supplied by Australian Country Spinners. Any spare pure wool would also be appreciated. This year I hope to take the completed products to Laos during the September holidays. Regards, and looking forward to your participation. Brenda O'Brien Textiles U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx A group of Wanganui students choose an innovative approach to filling in a maths worksheet during an excursion to IGA. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx Japanese Culture Corner Setsubun - Bean Throwing Festival Japanese Culture came alive in Year 7D and 7F classroom earlier this month with students learning about the Setsubun festival. Setsubun is the first day of spring according to the old Japanese calendar. On this day, there is a custom of throwing roasted soybeans while chanting “In with fortune! Out with evil!” This is done in order to prevent ogres from entering one’s house. Students made their own Oni (bad spirit) mask and went outside to throw beans, chanting “Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!” There was no shortage of volunteers to play the role of ‘oni’ and have beans thrown at them. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx What’s happening in P.E.?................................. Open Water Experience: Four Year 8 PE classes participated in a range of water activities where they learnt first-hand the potential dangers associated with water. The students were taught skills and techniques to keep themselves and others safe when around water. These activities were provided by Life Saving Victoria. Activities included boogie boarding, life saving techniques, life jacket safety and correct use of equipment. Not all the activities were practical; group discussions were held out of the water where correct techniques in an emergency were demonstrated and practised. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx WHAT’S NEWS IN SCIENCE THE FOCUS OF THIS EDITION IS THE LEARNING THAT TAKES PLACE WHEN STUDENTS ATTEND EXCURSIONS AND CAMPS….. Beyond the Classroom Walls- Making It Real! Year 11 students who are studying Science subjects and would like to experience even more of this fascinating field, are invited to apply for selection in the 2016 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF). The NYSF is a twelve-day intensive residential program held in January in Canberra. It is a unique program that offers students entering their final year of secondary school the opportunity to learn about study options in the diverse field of science, engineering and technology. Students live on campus as university students, gain an insider’s perspective of campus life, and experience real Science, working with scientists at a range of laboratories and workshops in the field. They talk with researchers, and build life-long professional and personal networks. Ms Utber has brochures and postcards if you are interested, but please visit the NYSF website, nysf.edu.au for more information. YEAR 11 BIOLOGY, QUEENSCLIFF FIELD TRIP This week has seen two Year 11 classes out-and-about investigating the relationship between adaptations and the distribution of organisms that live in an environment very different to that found in Shepparton. Students travelled to an intertidal zone at Barwon Heads and performed transect and quadrat sampling procedures, then went to the Department of Primary Industry where they had an opportunity to “touch and feel” and get up close with inhabitants of the intertidal zone. Next up, was a dissection laboratory session where the tubeworm (that white stuff on rocks that most people think is bird poop) was investigated in terms of its behavioral, structural and physiological adaptations to life living in a colony. The evening saw walks on the beach, pizza and fish N chips and several students cooked their own meals in the Dive Centre accommodation. An early start to the next morning saw us aboard the Kyuna on a two hour marine cruise, where students were able to perform an analysis of life on the bottom of Westernport Bay, watch (and smell) male Australian fur seals and thrill in the antics of a pod of dolphins that decided to play with our boat. Several students, including our Japanese exchange student, had never experienced the Australian coastline before and the look of wonder on their faces was a sheer delight to witness. It was a reminder of the value to be gained from taking the learning beyond the classroom! Many thanks to accompanying teachers, Matt Provan and Marcus Varley, for their time and contributions to ensuring that the Biology Queenscliff Field Trip remains a highlight of the experiences of WPSC Biology students. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx Pictured below are some of the participants from Ms Utber’s class: Yes, the trip included some down time and a serving of“death by chocolate” pancakes. YEAR 12 PSYCHOLOGY Last Friday students from the Year 12 psychology classes were given the opportunity to visit the Dax Centre and the Epworth Sleep Centre in order to gain further knowledge about sleep and mental health. The Dax Centre features artworks from patients with experience of mental illness or emotional trauma collected by Dr Eric Cunningham Dax dated back to as far as the 1950’s. We visited an exhibition called “Raw Emotion” which provided us with an insight to the way people with a mental illness feel. We also listened to guest speakers who informed us of the way the brain works and what it is like to have a mental illness. We then visited the Epworth Sleep Centre, which specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. I was given the opportunity to wear an EEG (electroencephalograph), which measured my brainwaves to determine what state of consciousness I was experiencing. In total, it was a fun trip and importantly provided us with a lot more knowledge about mental illness and sleep. Paragraph written by Maddy Holness who is pictured with Alicia Flegeltaub U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx Year 12 Chemistry Excursion………… On Thursday February 12th, 25 Year 12 VCE Chemistry students climbed aboard a bus for a lazy trip to the Chemistry Department at the University of Melbourne. The students were able to use highly sensitive (and expensive) analytical equipment to analyse consumer products for particular chemicals, such as the amount of caffeine in Coke and the amount of alcohol in wine. The group was broken up into smaller groups and each was allocated to work on a piece of equipment. The equipment on offer included an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS); an UV-Visible Spectrophotometer; a Gas-Liquid Chromatograph (GLC); and a High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC). Also present were students from a metropolitan school, with whom the WPSC students worked well. The main purposes of the day were to improve the students’ understanding of the application of theory to a practical situation (something that is very difficult to do without doing the ‘hands on work’) and to collect some primary data for use with their SAC task. The central aims of the day were achieved, with the students showing they were able to make the connection between what they had learned in Shepparton and the interpretation of the data they gained from instruments. For some, the day was a bit of an eye opener as they realised they knew as much, if not more, than the kids from the other school. Many thanks to: Harry (from Fords) who steered the bus through the traffic and got us there and back safely; Jayne Moule (our lab. tech.) who gave up her day to come with us as a supervisor; Mick Moylan, the Outreach fellow at the University of Melbourne who organised the day; and The kids – they were a great advertisement for our school U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx 2015 WPSC - PROPOSED CAMPS & ESTIMATED COSTS All VMG and Year 11 students should have received a camp application form in home group. Copies are available at the main office for any forms that were lost or washed. Below is some information on each of the proposed camps for 2015: NOTE THAT THE COSTS ARE ESTIMATES – FINAL COSTS MAY NOT BE KNOWN UNTIL TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE CAMP. CAMP YEAR LEVEL DATES Deposit Extras VMG Ski Camp at Mt Hotham Year 9 & 10 2nd August- 7th (5 days skiing) August Tasmania Tour (5 days) Year 9 and 10 11th-16th October $750 $300 $200 snacks +ski clothing Snacks Year 8 Adventure Camp Year 8 only 7-11th December $620 $200 Snacks $40 Great Ocean Walk Base Camp Walk Tasmania Overland TrackBushwalk Great Victorian Bike Ride VMG 7-11th December $160 2015 7-11th December $650 $50 $35 $200 Snacks and 3 meals All food 28th Nov-2nd Dec $100 Snacks $50 Year 9, 10 or 11 9 or 10 Estimated 2015 cost $900 $550 Cost of extras $100 $100 $100 Planning ahead? …….. The camps listed below are planned for 2016 together with the VMG Ski Camp, the Great Ocean Road Base Camp and the Year 8 Adventure Camp. Camp Year level Cost in 2014 Extras Central Australia Tour Year 9 to Year 10 $990 Snacks + some food $1200 All food Whitsundays Sailing Camp Year 9 to Sailing Camp – flying to Year 12 Proserpine and sailing at the Whitsunday Islands - 6 days sailing. YR 7 Camp……….. A reminder to all Year 7 families that the Year 7 Camp is coming up in March. Please organise your payment of $265.00 to the Main Office by.6th March 2015. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE CAMPS PROPOSED FOR 2015 & 2016 TASMANIA TOUR DATE: October 11th-16th 2015 ACCOMMODATION: Cabins TRANSPORT: Bus and Boat LOCATION: Tasmania ACTIVITIES: Sightseeing & travel. AIMS: To mix with other students and to gain new historical perspectives and visit sites in Tasmania EXTRA COSTS: snacks and souvenirs LENGTH: 5 days YEARS: 9 & 10 MAXIMUM NUMBERS: 44 DEPOSIT $350, FULL COST: approx $780 YEAR 8 ADVENTURE CAMP DATE: 7-11th December 2015 VENUE: Anglesea ACCOMMODATION: Camp Wilkin - Cabins ACTIVITIES: Surfing, snorkeling, bike riding, initiative activities, surf carnival, short bushwalks, beach walking, and sight-seeing. AIMS: To: To mix with other students, to try new activities and develop new skills. EXTRA COSTS: snacks LENGTH: 5 days MAXIMUM NUMBERS: 90 YEAR: 8 only DEPOSIT: $200, FULL COST: approx $600 GREAT OCEAN BASE CAMP DATE: December 7-11th December 2015 VENUE: Great Ocean Walk past Apollo Bay. ACCOMMODATION: Tents ACTIVITIES: Walking, swimming and camping AIMS: Fitness and to see a new area EXTRA COSTS: snacks LENGTH: 5 days MAXIMUM NUMBERS: 15 YEAR: VMG DEPOSIT: $50, FULL COST: approx $200 SKI CAMP DATE: 3rd- 7th August 2015 VENUE: Mt Hotham ACCOMMODATION: Lodge above snow line ACTIVITIES: Downhill skiing or boarding for total beginners and if room more experienced skiers AIMS: Learn new skills, challenge, experience a different environment. EXTRA COSTS: ski clothing and snacks YEARS: 8, 9 & 10 LENGTH: 5 days of skiing MAXIMUM NUMBERS: 30 DEPOSIT: $300, FULL COST: approx $950 GREAT VICTORIAN BIKE RIDE Date: 28th Nov- Wed 2nd December 2015 Venue: Explore Victoria’s goldfield region from Ballarat to Bendigo. Activities: Riding and Camping Extra costs: snacks Year: 9 &10 Max Numbers: 15 Deposit: $100 Full cost approx $550 OVERLAND TRACK- TASMANIA Date: December 2015 Venue: Overland Track Tasmania Accommodation: Tents and Huts along the track Activities: Bushwalking and camping Aims: To experience some of the most scenic walking tracks in Australia. Extra Costs: All food Transport: Plane and Bus Year: 9, 10 or 11. Deposit: $200 full cost approx. $650 *If you have any questions about the camps please contact Kaitlyn Souter on 58209900 or via email [email protected] U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx 2014 Year 8 camp…………. Our Year 8 is based at Camp Wilkin in Anglesea. The students enjoyed a week long camp full of adventure and fun, learning how to surf and paddle. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx “Feel good” story from one of our students…………. Jasper Watts is currently in Year 8 at WPSC. Jasper decided three years ago, whilst in Grade 6, to sponsor a Bengal Tiger called Kamrita. Jasper has been giving up a quarter of his pocket money to sponsor Kamrita ever since. A few months ago, Jasper received the worrying news that his tiger had gone missing. Video traps and electronic tracking were put in place and the wait for a sighting began. Kamrita was finally sighted, eleven weeks later with a baby cub at her side, much to Jasper’s relief. For more information about adopting an endangered species contact World Wildlife Fund - WWF wwf.org.au MEREYULA CLINIC @ WPSC New Free Nurse Practitioner Service Ronald Ford Room Visy Centre (next to Waighties office) Walk in appointments or bookings through Wellbeing. Sexual Health related information and support. Referral to Specialist Services. General Health Advice. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx Interested In The Defence Force, Or Just Want To Try Something New? Then Join the Australian Air Force Cadets! 419 quadron’s *Information & enrolment Night* Friday the 6th of March, 2015 1845 Hours (6:45pm) – 2100 hours (9:00 pm) 110 Sobraon Street Shepparton (Somme Barracks) If you are a Female or Male, aged between 13 and 17, you are invited to come to the information night being held by 419 Squadron. There you will find out about the Australian Air Force Cadets Organisation & how it can help you to become a Cadet. The AAFC is a youth development organisation, which instils the skills of leadership, discipline and organisation in the next generation of citizens. Whilst also providing many facets that interest and strengthen the cadets involvement in many areas of the community. If camping or aircraft are a hobby, then air force cadets provide ample opportunity for cadets to increase their bush survival skills, or to set them on their first few steps of becoming a fully licensed pilot. The Australian Air Force Cadets also provides an exceptional education of the Royal Australian Air Force and other services, all of which is highly prized knowledge in each arm of the Australian Defence Force. The AAFC is also not lacking in fun & excitement for those looking for it, as many activities, such a competitions, camps, social events, and even international exchanges are available to all members For more information on the Australian Air Force Cadets PLTOFF Jim Dickson 03 5868 2259 or CIV Barry Spencer 0417 532 275 www.aafc.org.au Parents are invited to stay U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx WANGANUI PARK KARATE CLUB Member of JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION (JKA) AUSTRALIA INC www.jkaaustralia.com.au Japan Karate Association (JKA) has been practised in Australia since 1975 and teaches traditional Shotokan style karate. JKA is a non-aggressive self-defence martial art and is the keeper of karate’s highest tradition. The JKA is the most authoritative and by far the largest karate organisation in the world. . Karate helps to build self-confidence and develops physical fitness, coordination, flexibility, and general well-being. WHERE Scout Hall at WPSC bus loop TRAINING TIMES Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 – 5:30 pm CONTACT Ms Beverley Cook (in the LOTE office) or Tel: 5820 9900 Email: [email protected] U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx Tatura Netball Association Trial information The Tatura Netball Association (TNA) field teams in the Shepparton Netball Association Saturday competition. Last year saw great success with teams playing in finals. Trials will be held for teams in the following: 13 and under, 15 and under, 17 and under, 17-19 If you are interested in playing for Tatura, we’d love to see you at trials. Please attend the four trial dates: Arrive 5.45 pm, trials 6.00 – 7.00 pm Tuesday 17 February Thursday 19 February Tuesday 24 February Thursday 26 February Trials will be held at the Netball complex, Hastie Street, Tatura For more information, please contact Jodi Mutton, email: [email protected] or mobile 0417 430 357. DOOKIE UNITED FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Dookie United Football Netball Club is looking for under 17 footballers for the 2015 season. Dookie United Football Netball Club is a great family club that plays in the South East Division of the Picola District Football and Netball League. Our Club is made up of four grades of football, Under 14’s, Under 17’s, Reserves and Seniors as well as the Auskick Program and eight grades of Netball – 11 & Under, 13 & Under, 15 & Under, 17 & Under and four senior grades. One of the best attributes of our League is the close proximity of the clubs we play against with all clubs bar one within 30 minutes’ drive of Shepparton. Transportation to and from training to Dookie can be arranged if required. Come and join our fantastic family club, enjoy a great family experience playing sport and socializing. If there are any under 17 footballers and their families interested in joining the club in 2015 please contact the Dookie United Junior Football Development Manager, Brett West on 0437 971488 for further information. U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx U:\WPSC\ADMINISTRATION\DAILYOPS\Newslink 2015\Newslink No. 02 19.02.2015.docx
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