Volume 17, Issue 2
Calendar TERM 1 2017
Tuesday 21st February
College Council Meeting 7.00pm
Thursday 23rd February
PTCA Parent welcome Morning
Tea 9.00am
Tuesday 28th February
Community Relations 4.30pm
Thursday 2nd March
Year 9 Tasmania Tour Parent
Information Night 7.00pm T Block
Tuesday 7th March
Education Meeting 6.00pm
P.T.C.A. AGM 7.00pm
Monday 13th March
LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday 14th March
Resources Meeting 7.00pm
Thursday 16th March
Central Australia Parent
Information Night 7.00pm T Block
Tuesday 21st March
College Council AGM 7.00pm
COLLEGE OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY—THURSDAY
8.15AM—4.00PM
FRIDAY 8.15AM—3.30PM
COLLEGE CAR PARK
THE COLLEGE STAFF CAR PARK OFF
ROSS PINCOTT DRIVE
MUST NOT BE USED TO DROP OFF OR
PICK UP STUDENTS AT THE START AND
FINISH OF THE SCHOOL DAY.
THE RESULTING CONGESTION IS
PRESENTLY A HAZARD TO THE
STUDENTS AND ALSO MAKES
PARKING DIFFICULT.
PLEASE DROP YOUR CHILD OFF IN THE
NORTHERN CAR PARK OFF
MANCHESTER ROAD OR ON THE ROADS
BORDERING THE SCHOOL AND ARRANGE
TO PICK UP IN THE SAME PLACE.
THE NO STANDING SIGN ON
MANCHESTER ROAD MUST BE ADHERED
TO.
A REMINDER TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
THAT THE SPEED ZONE AROUND
SCHOOLS IS 40KPH.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
17 February, 2017
Dear Community,
It has been a sad week for Mooroolbark College with the loss of former
student, Shannon Rigby. Our condolences are extended to his family and
friends. Shannon was a keen participant in our music department. He was
also an active sportsman, refereeing basketball and was a keen karate
student. Shannon had a close group of friends at the College who will miss
him, and his passing will affect the entire Mooroolbark College community. I
would like to remind the College community that we have a range of
supports in place for both current and past students. Please do not hesitate
to contact John Nichol at the College if you would like support.
Thank you to the PTCA for supporting the College by running the annual
Year 7 BBQ last week. The cool change came just in time to ensure we all
had a great evening. I enjoyed the opportunity to talk to our Year 7 parents
with their students. Many parents then took the opportunity to attend the
‘Compass Parent Training’. Mr Dane Keogh ran a very informative session
for parents/guardians.
I would like to encourage any parents/guardians who may have misplaced
their Compass login to contact the College. Compass is our main form of
communication with both parents/guardians and students so it is essential
that parents/guardians and students log on regularly. I also encourage
parents/guardians to use their own login and not simply use their child’s
login. The login provided to parents provides different functionality to
student logins.
Last week we held our first General Assembly for 2017.
General
assemblies are an important opportunity to get the whole school together to
celebrate student achievements, showcase the talent of Mooroolbark
College students, communicate with the entire school population and
provide further leadership opportunities for our students. The assembly
started with a musical item by Kay Ova Vishnina-Atanasova, Principal’s
Awards were then handed out along with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. It
was a wonderful start to the new year.
On Monday 13th February, Mooroolbark College held its annual Swimming
Carnival. Whilst the weather wasn’t as favourable in the morning as the
afternoon, the students again enjoyed a wonderful day. One of the
strengths of Mooroolbark College students is their willingness to participate
in a range of events. Again Croydon Memorial Swimming Pool was a sea of
red, green, yellow and blue. Once again our students’ behaviour was
great. We received complimentary comments from the pool management
and the community. I would also like to congratulate the student relay team
which beat both the staff teams in the 4 x 50 meter relay race.
Congratulations to the students who have progressed to the Division
Swimming Competition to be held on Monday 20th February. I wish you
every success for your upcoming events.
Ann Stratford
Principal
186 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au
COLLEGE INFORMATION
COLLEGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS
The College Council comprises of fifteen members – six
parents, five Department of Education and Training
(DET) employees, and four community members. Each
year half of the membership in the first two categories
must present for re-election. Positions in the third
category are filled by co-option from the College or
wider community when the elected Council meets. The
terms of office, membership categories and number of
positions in the three categories open for election this
year are as follows:
Parent—Three
DET—Two
Community—Four
COLLEGE INFORMATION
UPCOMING IMPORTANT INSTALMENT DUE DATES
23rd February
Debutante Ball (Deposit) due
23rd February
Central Camp 2nd Instalment due
9th March
Central Camp 3rd Instalment due
A reminder that if you have not already done so,
VET Fees are now overdue.
*Please ensure funds are available in your
nominated account for Direct debit due on 27th
April, 2017 if you are on a Debit Payment Plan.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding
payment, please contact Jodi Mathieson in Accounts at
the College on 9727 8100.
Jodi Mathieson
Accounts Department
FROM THE ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
Nomination forms for the above positions are available
from the General Office from Monday 20 th
February. Members of the College community are
invited to nominate for these vacancies. Nomination
forms must be lodged at the General Office by 4.00pm
on Monday 27th February 2017. If the number of
nominations in each category is greater than the
number of vacancies, an election by ballot will be
held. The names of the nominated candidates will be
posted on Wednesday 1st outside the General Office
for the Parent Category.
Ballot papers and voting procedures will be distributed
on Wednesday 8th March (if required) via students and
due to the General Office by 4.00 pm on Wednesday
15th March. The new College Council will meet for the
first time on Tuesday 21st March 2017.
Ann Stratford
Principal
PTCA NEWS
The PTCA is holding its Annual General Meeting on
Tuesday 7th March at 7pm in the “B” Block
Staffroom. New Parents/Guardians are encouraged to
attend, as it is a great opportunity to socialise with new
and current parents. It also gives you the option to
represent your family, as part of the College community.
The PTCA does a superb job supporting the College
through the organisation of events and providing timely
and valued advice and feedback about the College as
well as some fundraising. We encourage you to think
about attending a meeting.
PTCA Morning Tea for all new parents/guardians in
2017
When:
Thursday 23rd February, 2017
Where:
CP1
Time:
9am-10am
We invite you to come along and meet other new
Parents/Guardians and also the Year 7 Transition
Coordinator.
We look forward to meeting you on the day.
Deb Alsop
PTCA President
BPAY
If you are making a BPay payment for specific charges
such as camps, excursions, iPad programs etc., it is
essential that you notify the College for each transaction
to ensure that your payment is allocated to the correct
charges on your account.
This can be done by either;
Email – [email protected]
Phone – 9727 8100
Fax – 9727 8188
By not notifying the College BPay payments will
automatically go towards the oldest outstanding
invoice on your account. Please address all
communication to Accounts Receivable at the
College.
COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHS
If your child was away and did not have
their photo taken on the 6th February
we will have a catch up day on
Monday 20th February. Students will
be notified during Home Group to make their way to the
Library commencing at 9.00am.
Please ensure your child is in full school uniform with
clean and tidy uniforms. Students with excess jewellery
or with inappropriate piercings will be asked to remove
them in line with the College uniform policy.
You can still order photos as below:
1.
Go to www.nationalphotography.com.au
2.
Click 'School Photos' then 'Portrait Packs'
3.
Enter the shoot key: 6FYSPT7R
4.
Enter your order details then click 'Cart' to pay
To order more that one student, click on 'Choose
Student' before clicking on cart to finalise payment.
Orders will be sent to the school for distribution.
Samantha McIntosh
Assistant Principal
186 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au
COLLEGE INFORMATION
COLLEGE INFORMATION
YEAR 7 IMMUNISATIONS
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
UNIFORM
In order to maintain the high standards associated with
our College, we would like to reaffirm the College
Uniform Policy in regards to jewellery. Jewellery worn
must be discreet and minimal.
Small studs and
sleepers are acceptable in ears. A single chain can be
worn around the neck.
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 Shire of Yarra Ranges 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 College by 28 February 2017 if
you do not want your contact details given to the Shire
of Yarra Ranges 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
JUNIOR CLUB 3/4
Junior Club 3/4 is a designated homework club for
students in Years 7-10. It runs from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
in the Library every Tuesday and Thursday.
During this time students have the ability to use school
computers, printers, work in groups or individually as
well as getting extra one on one support from teachers.
We try and create a relaxed work friendly
environment. So come along as we would love to see
you there.
VISITORS TO THE COLLEGE
It is essential that all visitors to the College sign in at the
General Office. If you require to see
any member of staff please be aware
that an appointment is necessary due
to
timetable
commitments
and
meetings before and after school. It is
inappropriate for visitors to go directly
to individual staff offices or to stop staff
in College grounds. The General
Office will call staff to check their
availability for an appropriate meeting time. If you would
like to make an appointment please do not hesitate to
contact the College on
9727 8100.
Shell and bead jewellery is not permitted. Multiple
bracelets/bangles/anklets are also not permitted. The
College Council is clear in its rules in regards to facial
piercing.
Facial jewellery is not permitted at the College.
Students can have a clear facial stud that does not
protrude from the skin and cannot be caught on
anything. This also includes ear jewellery that is sharp
or excessive.
Students wearing facial jewellery will be asked to
remove it and it will be placed in a
plastic bag and the student can pick
it up from the Student Administration
Office at the end of the day.
If students are contemplating having
facial piercing we highly recommend
that they do so during the school holidays, giving them
time to have it heal so they can put in a plastic plug
when they come back to school. It is best to plan these
things so the student isn’t faced with a difficult situation
of having to remove the piercing or be sent home from
school.
We thank you for your support.
Adam Lorkin
Teaching & Learning and Transition
Assistant Principal
YEAR 12 START UP DAY 2016
On Friday, February 10, we spent a day with the Year
12 students at the Baptist Church in Mooroolbark. The
day served several purposes. It provided an opportunity
for Year 12 students to mingle and get to know their
peers, to reflect on their schooling and how they would
like to finish their time at Mooroolbark College. There
were formalised presentations from Elevate – study
sensei and time management, and the day also
provided an opportunity for students to get to know the
Senior School team in an informal and relaxed manner.
Thank you to Mr Nichol, Mrs Roache, Mrs Davis, Mrs
Keogh, Mrs Stratford, Mr Olarenshaw and Mr U’Ren for
their support and assistance with the day.
Grant Olarenshaw
Assistant Principal
College Uniform Policy
Tattoos cannot be visible and must be covered at all
times. In Victoria the legal age for a Tattoo is 18.
Department of Health; Regulations of tattooing and body
piercing:
Legal restrictions on tattooing in Australia).
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Thank you for your continued support
of Manchester
the College. Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au
COMMUNITY NEWS
186 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au
COMMUNITY NEWS
HOCKEY PLAYERS WANTED
Croydon Ranges Hockey Club is currently recruiting players of all ages and abilities to come and join our great club
www.croydonrangeshockey.org
For more information contact:
Men – Robert Bruce – 0408 033 397
Women - Anne Hand - 0450 679 320
Juniors - Karen Kimpton - 0409 806 012
General Enquiries - Shaun Goodwin - 0438 008 99
186 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark, Vic 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 8100 Fax: (03) 9727 8188 Web: www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au