Maffra Secondary College
More than you imagine
Principal’s Report
Welcome students, families and
community members. We are pleased
to have had an extremely positive start
to the year, with students happy,
smiling and refreshed from the holiday
break. Thank you to all our families who
have worked hard to ensure students
are ready and prepared for the new
school year, from books, uniforms
through to having a positive mindset, it
all makes a big difference.
In particular, a big welcome to our new
Year 7 students and their families. We
encourage all families to become
involved in our school and your child’s
learning. To start the year off we’d
really like to encourage all Year 7
families to attend our BBQ and
information evening this Wednesday,
8th February at 6pm. A great chance to
meet your child’s teachers and hear
some practical ways to support your
child in their learning.
I’d like to welcome three new staff to
the college this year:
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Upcoming Events
February 2017
Challenging Learning and Growth
Mindset will continue to be strong
focuses both in and out of classrooms
this year, and as a staff we’ll be talking
constantly about how we ensure all
students make learning progress
every term.
8th Year 7 Family BBQ
13th VCE Information Night
20th VCAL Camp
20th Year 7 Licola Camp
24th Swimming Sports
Finally it was great for our staff and
students to return to the full
refurbished Senior School, Study
Centre and Wellbeing Centre. Our
students deserve the best, and we
hope they enjoy the new spaces as
they study and revise throughout the
year.
Ms. Linbei Li, Mandarin
Ms. Deng Wenyi, Chinese Assist.
Mr. Arnulfo Diaz, Math & Science
I’d like to welcome back several staff
from family leave, including Marie Clark,
Marie Smith and Merran Bradley. I’d also
like to welcome back Tricia Newgreen,
who will support our Wellbeing Team
while Rochelle Salerman takes family
leave.
Ph. 5147 1790
March 2017
6th – 10th Year 9
Wilsons Promontory Camp
School Council Meeting
Tuesday 14th February
We wish everyone all the best for a
great year ahead.
Adam Hogan, Acting Principal
Parents’ Club Meeting
Wednesday 8th March
5.30pm in the Staff Room
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Year 10 Darwin Camp
Students intending on attending the Year 10 camp to
Darwin need to return their forms and deposit to the front
office ASAP. This camp is being held on the 23rd June to
the 1st of July. Please forward any enquires to Sue Clancy.
Belinda Marshall
Senior Years Leader
Senior School (Year 10-12)
We welcomed our VCE students backed on Tuesday, while
our VCAL and Year 10 students returned on Wednesday,
to our refurbished Senior School Study Centre. Hopefully
all students enjoyed this upgraded space. Students have
access to this area from 8:00am to 5:30pm on most
weeknights. The Senior School Team will provide
afternoon tea and refreshments on Monday and
Thursday, at this time a number of teachers will also make
themselves available.
Recently all of our VCE students in Year 11 and 12
students have been assisted in designing a study
timetable, hopefully they are making use of these.
Numerous staff have volunteered to take up a learning
coach role with our students and will be continually
checking in with them during a designated study session.
Term 1 Key Dates
Term 1 is always a busy term. School Assessed
Coursework will begin within the next two
weeks. Students and Parents will have access to these
dates via Compass. There has been a number of changes
to the SAC procedures, these will be outlined at our VCE
information night.
Don’t forget that the House Swimming Sports will be held
on the 24/2, and good luck to our Senior School Boys and
Girls cricket teams that will be playing on the 17/2.
Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday the
30th of March and Friday the 31st of March.
The Senior School Team
We have had a number of changes to the Senior School
Team. This year LaShay Tricker is leading the team, and
she is supported by Sue Clancy (Year 10 Coordinator),
Belinda Marshall (VCE Coordinator), Veronica Hudson
(VCAL Coordinator), Brett Hudson (Distance Education
Coordinator) and Booma Burgess (Careers/MIPs). Please
do not hesitate to contact any of the team if you have an
enquires or concerns.
VCE Information Night
The Senior School team is holding a VCE information
night for parents of all VCE students. This meeting is
designed to provide parents and students with critical
information for the coming year. This evening is
being held on Monday 13th of February at 6:30pm in the
Study Centre – it is also a great opportunity to meet
your child’s teacher. We will also been holding a short
session on Compass – which enables parents and
students to check timetables, attendance, reports, SAC
dates and learning tasks.
Nathan Wallace
Middle Years Leader
This year the Middle Years Sub-School includes Years 7, 8
& 9. Welcome to our Year 7 students and other students
starting here in 2017. It has been a pleasure to meet them
and I have been impressed by their start to the year with
most students applying a growth mindset towards their
LEARNING, supporting each other in a RESPECTFUL
manner, contributing positively towards our COMMUNITY
and looking after the school ENVIRONMENT.
I would also like to welcome new members of staff who
are working in the Middle Years Sub-School this year. We
are fortunate to have passionate staff that will support our
students to become the best learners that they can be.
Middle Years Coordinators for 2017 are:
Year 7- Felicity Scully
[email protected]
Year8- Caroline Fletcher
[email protected]
Year 9- Matt Redenbach
[email protected]
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Term 1 is a busy one, with several events worth noting:
 Wednesday 8th February – Year 7 Sausage Sizzle
& Information Evening- 6:00pm start.
 Monday 20th to Wed 22nd February- Year 7 Camp
to Licola
 Friday 24th February – Maffra Secondary College
Swimming Carnival
 Mon 6th to Wed 8th March & Wed 8th to Fri 10th
March- Year 9 Camp to Wilson’s Promontory.
 Tues 21st March – Year 7, 8 & Intermediate Cricket
 Fri 24th March – Year 7, 8 & Intermediate Tennis,
Volleyball, Softball, Baseball
 Thurs 30th & Fri 31st March – Student/ Parent/
Teacher interviews.
Year 7 students received a letter this week inviting them
to bring their families along to a sausage sizzle and
information night in the Middle Years Building at school.
The evening will commence at 6:00pm. This will be an
opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, ask any
questions that you have, learn more about the College’s
extra-curricular programs (including the Year 7 Camp to
Licola) and give feedback about your child’s transition to
secondary school.
As the College is implementing new initiatives to
better support students, it would be appreciated if all
parents (including those with students already at
Maffra SC) would attend.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email or
phone on 5147 1790.
Kind Regards,
Nathan Wallace
[email protected]
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a
temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The
allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses
relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the
benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
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$225 for secondary school students
Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application
form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Caroline Fletcher
Rear 8 Co-ordinator
Welcome to Year 8 2017.
Over the next few weeks I will be putting together for
school council our plan
for the Year 8 Camp to
The summit is located in
Trafalgar.
The Summit have an incredible website which provides
lots of information about what they provide for our young
people. You can find much more information at:
www.thesummit.net.au
A quick reminder:
I will be available to speak to both students and parents
between 8.40 and 9.10 am.
At all other times please email me or call and leave a
message with Debbie or Lisa.
Assembly for Year 8 will take place on Friday afternoons
from 3.00 – 3.15. Assembly will take place in the
Theatrette. All parents/ carers are welcome to attend.
Please remember to sign in at reception.
The Secondhand Uniform shop is open on Tuesday and
Thursday lunchtimes (1.15pm – 2.00pm).
While some stock is available on hand for the Sports
Uniform, it would be appreciated if orders could be placed
to avoid missing out on sizes. An order form is attached
to the newsletter.
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Veronica Hudson
VCAL Co-ordinator
Welcome to
TAFE 2017
information. As outlined in a
previous letter to parents,
below is some information
regarding the various courses
that our students have elected
to enrol in for 2017, which
includes start date, uniform,
location, transport & costs.
Students requiring transport
to their TAFE provider will
need to complete a Bus Travel
form and return to the Senior
School Office by TUESDAY
Feb 7th as well as payment for
that bus travel. Payment is
also required by this date. ALL
students are required to have a
$200 refundable deposit paid
BEFORE their course begins.
Federation Training will be
providing a sausage sizzle on
the first day- Feb 9th.
Welcome back to the returning VCAL students for 2017.
I look forward to working alongside parents and
guardians to assist students in their transition to the
adult working environment. Some of the students have
already organised and started their work placement and
any students who are experiencing difficulty in finding
placement should speak to me asap. Placement days
are on a Tuesday all year and students have a SWL
journal to complete whilst on placement. This will be
assessed for their Work Related Skills unit for
semester one.
Absence days- students are required to supply
medical certificates for absence days to ensure that
any missed school days are classified as ‘approved
absence’.
VCAL CAMP- a reminder that the VCAL camp is on
February 20th to 22nd and forms part of the
assessment for Personal Development. Students will
receive the permission forms, itinerary and clothing
lists on Friday February 3rd.
As stated in the
December parent letter, cost is $320, as ADVANCE
money is able to cover some of the transport costs.
COURSE
Aeroskills
Agriculture
Animal
Studies
Automotive
Childcare
Engineering
(2nd Yr only)
General
Construction
Hospitality
Electrical
LOCATION
Fulham Fed Training
MSC- (GO TAFE)
MSC- (GO TAFE)
START DATE
Feb 9th
Feb 8th
Feb 8th
TRANSPORT
Bus depart 8.50 am MSC
On MSC campus
On MSC campus
COST/UNIFORM
$300/ shirt provided
$200/ MSC
$200/ MSC
Fulham Fed Training
Fulham Fed Training
Fulham Fed Training
Feb 9th
Feb 9th
Feb 9th
Bus depart 8.50 am MSC
Bus depart 8.50 am MSC
Bus depart 8.50 am MSC
$300/ shirt provided
Neat casual/
$300/ shirt provided
Fulham Fed Training
Feb 9th
Bus depart 8.50 am MSC
$300/ shirt provided
Fulham Fed Training
AGA-Sale College/ Bairnsdale
Feb 9th
Feb 9th
Bus depart 8.50 am MSC
Network Bus
$755/ shirt provided
Plumbing
AGA-Sale College/ Bairnsdale
Feb 9th
Network Bus
Students to purchase own
Hi Vis Shirt & safety boots
Sport &
Recreation
MSC-Foundation Education
Feb 9th
On MSC campus
Cost to be advised/
MSC
Students to purchase own
Hi Vis Shirt & safety boots
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Kate Hodge
Health & PE Co-ordinator
The Swimming program starts for years 7-9 next week on
the 6th of February. All students in Year 7, 8 and 9 will
attend the Maffra Pool for five sessions over the next four
weeks. Can students and parents please ensure that they
are bringing the correct equipment i.e. Bathers, Towels
and sunscreen. Swimming is an essential skill that has the
potential to be life saving. Royal Life Saving Victoria
provides the information shown below about why
swimming is important. We hope you will read it and
recognise how this could be a vitally important set of
fundamental skills for your students and encourage them
to be fully involved in the swimming program. For more
information on our swimming program contact Katie
Hodge, PE and Health domain leader on 51471790 or
hodge.katherine.a@e dumail.vic.gov.au .
Learning to swim is challenging yet very rewarding. It
provides opportunities for recreational activities and a
healthy lifestyle, but also provides skills that may one day
save a life.
Participation in swimming and water safety programs has
many benefits including:
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Learning to swim is not just about learning the
competitive strokes but about developing a range of skills
in personal survival, water safety and basic rescue. In fact,
the survival aspect is considered so important that the
Australian Taxation Office has granted GST free status to
aquatic programs that meet the criteria of offering
Personal Aquatic Survival Skills as the main purpose and
content of their program.
Personal aquatic survival skills include:
 Sculling
 Treading water
 Floating
 Safe entry and exit from the water
 Clothed swimming survival techniques
 Use of devices to assist rescue, and
 Basic swimming skills
Swim and Survive
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Personal Aquatic Survival Skills
An excellent form of exercise particularly because
of its low impact nature
A wonderful activity for the whole family
Increasing motor development, balance and
coordination skills
Building confidence as competence in skills are
achieved
Improving medical conditions such as asthma and
low muscle tone
These essential skills may prevent a person from drowning
and enable them to make sound decisions when in an
emergency situation. Swimming and water safety
programs that are consistent with the National Swimming
and Water Safety Framework such as Swim and Survive
ensure that the acquisition of all the personal aquatic
survival skills may be completed.
Can parents please make sure that this program has been
paid for at the front office. Those students with season
passes need to contact the office and quote the pass
number so accounts are not charged for pool entry and
also bring the pass to their first session.
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Swimming Program Timetable
Week 1 – Starting the 6th of Feb
6-Feb
Monday
Session 1
9A
Session 2
Tuesday
7A & 8C
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7C & 7D
8A & 8D
7A & 7B
9A & 9B
8B & 8E
9C & 9D
Session 3
8A & 8D
8B & 8E
7C & 7D
Session 4
9B
7B
9C & 9D
8C
13-Feb
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Session 1
9A
Session 2
7C*
7A & 8C
Session 3
8A & 8D
8B & 8E
Session 4
9B
7B
20-Feb
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Session 1
9A
8C
9A & 9B
Week 2
Friday
8A & 8D
St. Mary's
8B & 8E
MPS
8C
Week 3
Session 2
Session 3
8A & 8D
Session 4
9B
Thursday
Friday
MSC
House
Swimming
Sports
8B & 8E
9C & 9D
Week 4
27-Feb
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Session 1
7D (SCI)
7C & 7D
Session 2
7A
Friday
7A & 7B
9C & 9D
Session 3
Session 4
Thursday
7C & 7D
7B
9C & 9D
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Deb Practice
Kerry Liddell
First Aid Officer
Hi and welcome to a new year at MSC. Here at the College
we provide immediate first aid treatment for students in
the case of accident or illness. However, we have limited
resources and as such do not have the facilities to care for
students for extended periods of time. If the ailment
requires medical attention appropriate treatment should
be sought from a health professional.
With this in mind, it is extremely important that we have
current contact details for parents and guardians.
It is also very important that you provide the school with
emergency contacts if you are unavailable or the school
cannot reach you if your child becomes ill or is injured.
Parents and carers who collect their child from school for
any reason (other than an emergency) must sign the child
out of the school in the register located at the Main Office.
Deb training starts next week, Tuesday and Thursday at
3.30pm in the gym. All outstanding fees need to be paid
ASAP.
Thank you
Year 7 vaccinations in 2017
The Secondary School Vaccine Program offers free
vaccines to Year 7 students. These vaccines provide
protection against:
 Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis
(whooping cough) – one dose
 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – three
doses
 Varicella (chicken pox) – one dose
Parents/guardians of year 7 students should look out for
the vaccine consent card booklet coming home from
school with your child. You need to read the booklet and
complete and return Part A regardless of whether your
child is being vaccinated at school.
The Wellington Shire Council immunisation service may
contact you about the Secondary School Vaccine
Program. Schools are authorised to provide basic
parent/guardian contact details to local councils for this
purpose. Contact the school by 28 February 2017 if you
do not want your contact details given to the Wellington
Shire Council immunisation service.
To learn more about the Secondary School Vaccine
Program, the vaccines, the diseases they protect against,
or how you can prepare your child for vaccination, go to
betterhealth.vic.gov.au or immunehero.health.vic.gov.au
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Student accident insurance, ambulance cover arrangements and
private property brought to school
Parents and Guardians are reminded that the Department does not provide personal accident insurance or ambulance cover
for students. Parents and guardians of students, who do not have student accident insurance/ambulance cover, are responsible
for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance or transport as well
as any other transport costs. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to look into their preferred options in this regard.
The Department cannot provide advice to parents or guardians on the purchase of individual student accident policy or
ambulance cover.
Private property brought to school by students, staff or visitors is not insured and the Department does not accept any
responsibility for any loss or damage.
This can include mobile phones, calculators, toys, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises. As the Department
does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such
property, students and staff should be discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school.
Week
Mon
Tue
Wed
6TH Feb
10th Feb
Amy Semmens
Leisa Madden
Sally Kors
Christina Cooper
Cathy Veale
Natasha Jorgensen
Kate Miams
Emma Williamson
13th Feb
17th Feb
Sandra Dekkers
Tasmyn Lenn’e
Sally Kors
Fiona Channing
Irene Devisser
Julie Shingles
Lauren McQuillen
Justine Lowery
Linda Cam
Kim Marchesi
Bernadette Phelan
Kerry Flett
HELP NEEDED
20st Feb
24th Feb
Sally Kors
Kerry Peel
Jodie Underwood
Melissa Fulton
Jessica Darvill
HELP NEEDED
Tracey Ryan
Cherie Washe
Krystal Van Sluys
Brad Coridas
HELP NEEDED
27th Feb
3rd Mar
Jessica Theodore
Sally Kors
Vivienne Johnstone
Vicki Nikolajew
Ulrike Herzog
Kate Steinamann
Linda Cam
HELP NEEDED
Maree Lang
Kimberley Davies
Christina Cooper
Cathy Veale
Natasha Jorgensen
Kate Miams
Emma Williamson
Donna Scott
Janae Berklemans
Julia Miller
Brad Coridas
HELP NEEDED
6th Mar
10th Mar
Amy Semmens
Leisa Madden
Sally Kors
Thu
Fri
Donna Scott
Janae Berklemans
Julia Miller
Brad Coridas
HELP NEEDED
Please note due to price rise pies are now $4.00 Sausage rolls are $3.00 sorry for inconvenience
Welcome back thank you to all volunteers past and new.
All volunteers please help as much as possible as it is hard to operate with 2 windows open for the Students as they
only have a short time to get food before the bell. Even if it’s only for recess or lunchtime for those who are not on
the roster. All help is much appreciated. Thank you. Tracey
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Dry Food Needed
The Animal Aid Fulham shelter is in need of dry food
for cats and dogs. They are seeking donations of good
quality food such as Optimum and Supercoat.
Donations can be dropped off at the shelter at 111
Hopkins Rd Fulham (opposite the Fulham prison) or
left in donation bins at Sale IGA, Sale Bendigo bank or
Sale Woolworths.
Animal Aid is a not for profit organisation that aims to
reunite families with their lost animals or find new
homes for them.
Please support Maffra Neighbourhood House by purchasing a
sausage or two from the BBQ outside Woolworths this Saturday,
4th Feb.
Proceeds go towards Maffra Neighbourhood House’s efforts in
supporting the Maffra Community.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To provide pathways that encourage community
involvement and learning within a caring
environment for all ages and abilities.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
to offer a range of activities which provide
opportunities for community involvement and
learning.
Maffra Neighbourhood House
Web: sites.google.com/site/maffrach
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 5147 1487
Open Tuesday to Friday
9:30am - 4:00pm
Following Victorian School Calender, closed Victorian
School Holidays
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2017 Sports Uniform
SIZING CHART FOR NEW SPORTS UNIFORM
Polo's and
Track
Jackets
To Fit Chest
Measuring:
Polo's and
Track
Jackets
To Fit Chest
Measuring:
4
6
8
60
64
10 12
14 16
68 75 80
86 90
Shorts &
Track
pants
To Fit Waist
Measuring:
Shorts &
Track
pants
To Fit Waist
95 100 105 110 115 120 125
Measuring:
S
M
L
XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
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4
6
8
10
12
14
16
56
58
60
62
64
66
70
S
75
M
80
L
85
XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
90
95
100 105
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MAFFRA SECONDARY COLLEGE
If you wish to pay by credit card this will be processed the day before collection.
Please supply:
Child’s Name………………………………………………………with the following items:
sizes
4
6
8 10 12 14 16
S
m
L
XL 2XL
3XL 4XL
Unit
Price
Sport Polo
$50.00
Sport Short
$39.00
Track Top
$90.00
Track Pants
Hat
$60.00
$10.00
TOTAL
Payment Voucher
NAME OF CARDHOLDER…………………………………………………
AMOUNT:…………………..
□ Bankcard □ Visa
Expiry Date: ………../ ……….
□ Mastercard
□ Cash
□ Cheque
Signature: ……………………………………
All other School Uniform Items can be purchased at Stobies Mensland Maffra.
TOTAL
PRICE