Contact Details:
91 Bladin Street
Laverton Vic 3028
Phone: 9369 1833
Fax: 9369 4104
[email protected]
www.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au
College Newsletter
16th September, 2014
Issue No: 15
Important Dates To Remember
Wednesday 17th September
Wednesday 17th September
Friday 19th September
Monday 6th October
Friday 24th October
Wednesday 29th October
Wednesday 29th October – Thursday 20th November
Thursday 20th November
Friday 5th December
Wednesday 10th December
Thursday 11th December
Wednesday 17th December
Students dismissed at 1.00 pm.
Parent Teacher Interviews 2.00 pm – 7.00 pm.
Last Day of Term 3 – Dismissed at 2.10 pm.
First Day of Term 4.
Year 12 Graduation Ceremony 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm – Gymnasium.
Curriculum Day.
VCE Exams held in the new Gymnasium.
Valedictory Dinner at Grand Star.
Prep – Year 10 excursion to Adventure Park.
9 – 12 Presentation Night Gymnasium.
5 – 8 Presentation Night Gymnasium.
Prep – 4 Presentation Morning.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
EARLY DISMISSAL TIME THIS WEEK:
This week, the last week of Term 3, we have two early
dismissal days:
 On Wednesday 17th September, school finishes at
1.00 pm for Parent / Teacher Interviews.
 On Friday 19th September, the last day of term,
School finishes at 2.10 pm.
TERRIFIC PROGRESS FOR TERM 3:
After a very productive Term 3, we will commence
school vacation on Friday. Our VCE students have
been working hard as they complete their last full
term of study. After just a few short weeks in Term 4
our VCE students will conclude their classes and begin
preparation for their exams. Last week the students
in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 received their Naplan reports.
The College is very pleased with this year’s Naplan
scores. The College has witnessed good progress in
both English and Maths across all Naplan levels.
Overall there are 5 components to Naplan testing;
Reading, Writing, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
and Maths. At each Naplan level at least one of these
components is now at or very near to ‘state average’.
Some components have shown three years of
continual improvement. These improving results are
due to the hard work of both students and teachers.
In coming years we look forward to more and more
Naplan components reaching ‘state average’.
In addition to academic progress this term, I would
like to congratulate those students who have
represented our College in district athletics over the
past two weeks. We have a number of students who
are now going on to the regional finals. Our music
students are also continuing to shine. Our Year 1 VCE
students performed admirably at the annual ‘Supper
Club’ event last week. The singing and playing was
high quality and wonderful to listen to.
We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday break.
Term 4 commences on Monday 6th October.
PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS:
A reminder to all families, that the Term 3
Parent/Teacher Interviews are on tomorrow.
Students are encouraged to attend the interviews
with their mum and dad. This is every parent’s
opportunity to hear directly from the teachers as to
how their sons and daughters are progress with their
studies.
BEST WISHES TO MR CREBBIN:
At the conclusion of this week, Mr Crebbin, in the Year
5 - 8 Learning Community, will be taking leave. His
replacement will be Ms Monks, who is resuming her
teaching with us. Best wishes to Mr Crebbin for his
period of leave and to Ms Monks as she re-joins the
Year 5 - 8 Team.
THREE BIG CHANGES TO THE STUDENT VACCINE
PROGRAM:
In 2015 three major changes to the student vaccine
program will impact on parents of secondary school
students:
1.
The Hobsons Bay City Council’s immunisation
service may contact you about the secondary
school vaccine program. Schools have been
authorised to provide parent contact details to
local councils for this purpose. Contact the
Laverton P – 12 College main office by 28th
February 2015 if you do not want your contact
details given to the Hobsons Bay City Council.
2.
In 2015 only, the vaccine that protects against
diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough will be
offered to all students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10.
From 2016, this vaccine will be offered to Year 7
students only. This will provide earlier protection
from these diseases.
3.
The time - limited human papillomavirus
(HPV) vaccine program for Year 9 boys was
completed in December 2014. HPV vaccine will
continue to be offered to all students (both male
and female) in Year 7 from 2015.
Look out for the vaccine consent form/s coming home
from school with your child. You need to read,
complete and return the form/s regardless of whether
your child is being immunised at school.
To learn more about the changes, the diseases, the
vaccines, or how you can prepare your child for
vaccination go to www.immunehero.health.vic.gov.au
Have a great week and a terrific school vacation,
Neil Sproal
College Principal
Reminders:
1. No dogs are permitted in the school grounds
at any time.
2. Laverton College car parks are designated for
staff parking only.
3. Parents and visitors to the school are
requested to avoid smoking in the vicinity of
the school. Smoking is not permitted in the
school grounds.
4. All visitors are asked to report to the main
college office before proceeding to a Learning
Community.
5. Students are not permitted to use mobile
phones whilst at school. Phones will be
confiscated. Families wishing to make contact
with their son or daughter during the day
should phone the college office for assistance.
6. Laverton College expects all students to follow
our ‘Respectful Behaviour / Respectful
Language’ Policy every day whilst at school
and going to and from school.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Parents are asked to take note of the following
important upcoming dates:
Wednesday 29th October Curriculum Day: No School
(This is the last Curriculum Day for the year and
replaces the Curriculum Day that was postponed in
August.)
CENTREPAY:
Laverton P – 12 College now offers the service of
Centrepay. Centrepay is a voluntary direct bill paying service offered to customers receiving
Centrelink payments. Through Centrepay you can
choose to manage bills by having a regular amount
deducted from your payments and transferred
electronically to an approved Centrepay organisation.
Why use Centrepay?
Your bills are paid in manageable amounts from your
payments, making it easier for you to budget. You will
know that essential bills are paid for before receiving
the rest of your Centrelink payment.
Centrepay is available for most service companies for
rent, telephone, electricity, gas, water, education fees,
ambulance costs, child care and home services. For
more
information
visit
www.humanservices.gov.au/centrepay
9 – 12 NEWS:
INTERMEDIATE INTERSCHOOL SPORTS:
On Friday 5th September, we had two teams head out
for Basketball for Interschool Sports. The Girls team
showed good sportsmanship and won two of their
games and the Boys team (coached by Mr Rompel)
improved a lot to win a game also. It was a great day!
RU OK?:
Sharni Currie-Procter and Bless Laufiso for making the
regional athletics for a second year in a row.
Thanks to Mr Rompel (Pre-service teacher) for
assisting with Javelin on the day.
YEAR 9 - 12 STUDY GROUP:
Need help with class or homework?
Want to finish work after school?
Then come to the Study Group!
A Math/Science and English/Humanities teacher will
be available to help you.
On Friday 12th September the Years 9 -12 Community
celebrated R U OK day. A pancake breakfast was
provided and the students were treated to cookies at
recess with a message to remember to start a
conversation and ask those around them if they are
Ok. The purpose of the day is to try and promote a
community where people care about others feelings
and try and help with a conversation and the words R
U OK. The cookies were baked by the Year 12 VCAL
group and a couple of Year 11 VCAL students.
When: Every Thursday at 3.15 – 4.15 pm
Where: 9 – 12 Learning Community in A13 & A14.
5 – 8 NEWS:
BUILDING BLOCKS:
Mrs Palazzolo Senior VCAL teacher and Michelle
school nurse
HOBSONS BAY ATHLETICS:
On Wednesday 3rd September, Laverton College P-12
had twenty-two Years 9 -12 students represent the
school at the Hobsons Bay Athletics day. Even though
the day was overcast, we had many sunny moments
with 8 students coming first in their events and
qualifying for the Western Metro Region Athletics on
Thursday 18th September.
Success came to Mohammed Abdulhamid, Athok Diar,
Dennis Heather, Sam Souied, YeShaMaAyeLa Thachaw
and Eh Wah Eh Wah. A massive congratulations to
On the 9th of September, Michelle from Deakin
University came out to work with the Year 7 students.
The students participated in a special session called
Building Blocks. The purpose of the session was to
assist the students to think about employability skills.
Each block had an important question for the students
to consider how what they are doing now relates to
the future. Questions such as ‘Why School?, ‘Why
Dream?’ and ‘Why Play?’, saw teams of students
having rich conversations and coming up with some
great responses to their questions. Each team shared
their responses with the rest of the group and all
students were encouraged to reflect on what they had
learned at the end of the session.
PREP – 4 NEWS:
HOBSONS BAY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL:
On Wednesday 3rd September, Laverton College
competed in the Hobsons Bay Athletics Carnival, held
at Newport Athletics Track. There were twenty Year
7/8 students in total who represented the College in a
range of track and field events. They were up against
other skillful colleges such as Point Cook College and
Williamstown High School.
We are very proud of our athlete’s efforts. Their raw
talent was rewarded with excellent results. The
students who came away with a ribbon on the day
were:
1st
Lachlan Johnson (12-13 year old Javelin)
Ana Laaina (12-13 year old Javelin)
Tyrone Molesi (14 year old Javelin)
2nd
Geo Touch (14 year old 100m)
3rd
Dallas Rayment (12-13 year old High Jump)
Semisi Mokaki (12-13 year old Shot Put)
Marie Kassim (12-13 year old Long Jump)
Kiana Lynch (12-13 year old 400m)
Taylah Campbell (14 year old High Jump)
Our three 1st place getters have now qualified for the
Western Metro Region Athletics in Geelong on
Thursday 18th September. Congratulations to all
competing athletes on their terrific efforts! The photo
of the team is in the previous section.
Miss. Mickayla Ward
ATHLETICS:
On Wednesday 10th September 2014, students in
Years 5 & 6 competed in a range of events at the
Athletics Carnival in Newport. All the children did
their best and were very well behaved setting a good
example for the College. The following students have
made it through to the Western Ranges & Wyndham
Division Athletics finals. Triple Jump Chan Phan, Shot
Put Morenda Maka, Discus Keren Heka, High Jump
Migell Agnew and 100 metres Jessica Lamont. We
wish them all well in the next round.
NAPLAN RESULTS:
Congratulations to all our Grade 3 students who sat
for the NAPLAN test. Our results in the grade 3 have
shown that the students are increasing their skill level
each year. We have high expectations of all our
students in the Prep - 4 and results are reflecting the
hard work by all classes and teachers.
We are particularly proud of our top achievers:
 Sitara White.
 Sharni Martin-Buttigieg.
 Jake Lloyd.
 John - Murray Carroll.
They will be in an inaugural honour roll for 2014 and
this roll will be added to each year.
SWIMMING PROGRAM:
The Prep - 4 students have enjoyed the first week of
the swimming program. Some students have made
amazing leaps of skills and gained confidence in the
water.
We have over half of our students
participating this year and so far it has worked
without a hitch, with alterations made to our
timetable. We have already booked for next year at
the same time. This time we have been able to ask for
the earlier timeslot and therefore should be able to
have 10 days of swimming.
UNIFORM:
Holidays are a great time to sort and purchase
uniform pieces for the summer term. We will be
asking that students wear their correct uniform and
parents will be sent home reminders of the uniform
expectations if students are out of uniform. Some
students have the wrong coloured laces in their shoes
and are not consistently wearing the uniform as set by
the school policy. We have included the uniform
policy and expectations as a reminder.
HATS IN TERM 4:
In Term 4 we ask that all students have a plain navy
blue hat with a brim all the way around. Students
wear the hat during their PE lessons and during recess
and lunch.
SCHOOL UNIFORM:
The Laverton College P-12 School Council Policy
requires all students to wear school uniform. Personal
appearance and cleanliness are important and a
student’s appearance should be in keeping with the
standards, image and spirit of the College. The
College uniform allows students to develop a sense of
pride and belonging while promoting a positive image
within the community. It clearly identifies our
students, assisting with the provision of a safe
learning environment. The College uniform must be
worn to and from school and on school excursions.
Students not in full school uniform must bring a note
from a parent on the day concerned and obtain a
uniform pass. Students may be sent home to change
should their dress be considered inappropriate or the
school reserves the right to supply a clean second
hand article of clothing for the student to wear on
that day. Please note undergarments should not be
visible.
BOYS
Trousers
Shorts
Polo Top
Windcheater
College Jumper
Socks
Shoes
Jacket
Hat
GIRLS
School Dress
School Skirt
Slacks
Walk Shorts
Polo Top
Windcheater
College Jumper
Socks
Shoes
Jacket
Hat
Accessories
Permitted
Bucket hat, plain or with Laverton
College logo
Plain navy beany, plain navy scarf
and navy gloves.
Jan Scott PREP - 4 Principal
ART CORNER:
Navy, regulation College style or
tracksuit pants. Denim jeans are
not acceptable
Navy
Sky blue with College logo or plain
sky blue
Navy with College logo or Plain
navy blue with no hood attached
Navy V-neck with College logo
Navy or black
Black shoes, black laces and black
logo’s Runners are preferable as
we have PE twice a week.
Navy blue with college logo or
plain navy blue (hoodies not
permitted)
Bucket hat, plain or with Laverton
College logo
College material and style worn
with short white socks
College material and style worn
with short white socks or navy
stockings or tights not leggings
Navy, pants and tracksuit pants
Denim jeans are not acceptable
Navy
Sky blue with College logo or plain
sky blue
Navy with College logo or plain
navy blue. No hoods
Navy V-neck with College logo
White
Black shoes, black laces and black
logo’s Runners are preferable as
we have PE twice a week.
Navy blue with college logo or
plain navy blue (hoodies not
permitted)
CAREERS NEWS:
MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY HEALTH INITIATIVE:
We are inviting the Year 12 students to benefit from
this year’s VCE revision program run by the
Melbourne University Health Initiative’s Student
Welfare Outreach Team (SWOT). The program will
run during the school holidays from Monday 29th
September to Friday 3rd October at the University of
Melbourne’s Parkville campus. The subjects offered
this year are English, Further Mathematics,
Mathematical Methods, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Psychology, Health & Human Development as well as
a small Legal Studies seminar. Each subject is $5.00
and will run over a single day 8.45am – 4.15 pm and
consists of a combination of lectures and smaller
tutorial groups.
For more information and to register, please visit
http://muhi.org.au/programs/swot/students/
LEAP INTO BUSINESS - THE BUSINESS OF GOING
TO UNI:
Event code:
BUS-03-001
Date/time:
2 October 2014, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Victoria University, Flinders Street,
Melbourne
Year 10 - 12. Thinking about a career in Business? Not
sure how to get started? Why not come along to this
workshop which will help you make sense of what is
required to get yourself into a university business
course.
Whether you have made up your mind on a specific
business related career path, or if you are undecided
and perhaps better suited to a general business
course, this workshop will help you navigate the world
of university including how to apply, what happens on
campus and how it's different to high school. This
session will give you the tips and hints to help you get
to uni, and then get the most out of uni!
Expressions of interest due by Friday 19 September
Students
can
register
at
https://www.leap.vic.edu.au/activities/business/even
ts/449-the-business-of-going-to-uni
Community Notices:
HIP HOP DANCE:
Hip Hop and Freestyle class for 10 - 18 year olds.
Sarah has most recently run the Poly Hip Hop Dance
group at the Wyndham Resource Centre. Her dance
and choreography experience is extensive. Sarah has
been an independent dance contractor since 2008 and
has worked with schools and studios including ‘You
Can dance Studio’ and the ‘West End Performing Arts
School.
Instructor:
Where:
When:
Cost:
Sarah Fry
Woods Street Art Space
Wednesday afternoons from 4 – 6pm
September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
October 1st.
FREE
ANZ – SAVER PLUS:
Matched savings and financial education program
Saver Plus is a matched savings and financial
education program that can assist you to:
 reach a savings goal
 become a regular saver
 build your money management skills.
Saver Plus provides an opportunity to have every
dollar saved (up to $500) matched with an additional
dollar for your own or your family’s education-related
expenses.
There are many benefits to participating in Saver Plus!
More than 11,000 people have joined Saver Plus since
the program began in 2003. Participants have used
the matched savings provided by ANZ to purchase a
wide range of educational items, including computers
and computer equipment, text books, school uniforms
and school camps. Matched savings can also be used
for extracurricular activities such as music lessons and
sport.
Participants find the education workshops to be
extremely rewarding, and finish the program with
improved money management skills and a long term
savings habit. Most participants continue to save long
after they complete the program.
You may be eligible to join Saver Plus if you or your
partner:
 have a Health Care Card or Pensioner
Concession Card;
 have some regular income from work;
 are at least 18 years old; and
 are a parent or guardian of a child at school or
are doing a vocational training course
yourself.
The program also includes 10 hours of fun, informal
financial education workshops.
Once you
successfully complete the program, ANZ matches
your savings dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. This money
can be used for education costs (either your children's
or your own) such as computers, uniforms, books and
sports equipment.
To apply for Saver Plus Call 1300 610 355
SEABROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE:
The Seabrook Community Centre is offering many
programs during and outside the School Holidays.
Classes that are on offer are in Art, Meta Fit,
Paediatric First Aid, Mediation, Hindu Dharma, Dance
Classes, Hey De Ho Music, Messy Makers, Mums and
bubs exercise group, Pilates, Play Group, Shekinah
Church, Weight Watchers and Yoshin Kai Jujitsu.
For
more
information
please
visit
[email protected]
Tamanna 0469 076 128
HOBSONS BAY CITY COUNCIL MICROCHIPPING
DAY:
If you lose your pet, you’re far more likely to be
reunited if they are micro chipped. So microchip your
pet for $25.
We will also be offering an amnesty for unregistered
animals if you register your pet at Cherry Lake on the
day.
Sunday 21 September 2014 10am to 2pm
Cherry Lake Reserve Millers Road, Altona
Bookings and pre-payment are essential. Please visit
petregister.com.au/events or contact 1300 734 738
for more information.
SPRING INTO LIFE 15TH TO 26TH SEPTEMBER:
Spring has sprung and Hobsons Bay City Council is
inviting all residents to Spring into Life.
Spring into Life is an annual event organised by
Hobsons Bay City Council to encourage local people to
get out and about after the lull of winter. A jampacked program of fun and interesting activities is
being hosted by lots of our great community
organisations.
The program has something to offer everyone from
kids craft activities, budget gardening workshops to
seniors dance classes. The majority of activities are
free so it’s a great way to discover what’s available in
your local area and spring into something fun this
September!
Activities will take place from 15 to 26 September at a
range of venues across the whole municipality with
many activities providing free childcare or are kidfriendly.
More information can be found on Council’s website
www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Health_Well
being or pick up one of the colourful brochures at
libraries, community centres or Council’s office at 115
Civic Parade, Altona.
MELBOURNE
HEALTH
CONSULTANCY PTY LTD:
&
EDUCATION
Laverton Residents are welcome to come to Morning
Tea at the Laverton Community Hub. We would like
to hear your health issues, so that we can assist you to
have a better life.
When: Saturday 27th September 9.30 – 10.30 am
Where: Laverton Community Hub
95 – 105 Railway Avenue Laverton
RSVP: By 25th September to
Sadia 0470 684 083 or
Come and join us for the ‘Women’s Recipe Exchange’.
We would like to help you in creating multicultural
connections between community groups, through
food.
When: Saturday 4th October, 10.30 – 12.00 pm
Where: Laverton Community Hub
95-105 Railway Avenue Laverton
RSVP: By 25th September to
Sadia 0470 684 083 or
Tamanna 0469 076 128
ARTY SUNDAYS IN LAVERTON:
Free art workshops for all ages, bring the whole
family. No previous experience needed and all
materials are provided.
When:
Sunday 21st September,
Sunday 19th October,
Sunday 16th November.
@ 12.00 – 4.00 pm
(Different sessions every hour)
Where:
Woods Street Art Space
44 Woods Street, Laverton
For more information phone John 0408 096 447 or
email [email protected] or make a booking
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/arty-sundays-inlaverton-tickets-11772374489?aff=eac2
HOBSONS BAY LIBRARIES:
Hobsons Bay Libraries are offering School Holiday
Programs for students 12 years and under.
Bookings are required for each program with include:
 Mystery Movie,
 Minecraft – The Survival Games,
 Bollywood,
 Illustration Workshop,
 Dreamy dream catchers,
 Flying Koinobori
For more information and to book phone 1300 462 542,
drop
into
the
library
or
visit
http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au