Secondary News
Student of the Month
Congratulations to the following students on being awarded the Student of the Month for February
7A Zhoe Willison 9A Tiarna Corrie
7B Bridget Japp 9B Neria Irumva
7C Xavier Price 9C Harmony Brougham
7D Jack McNair 9D Jeremiah Ross
7E Ikaya Robinson 9E Dylan Boseley
8A Bridie Crouch 9F Erin Curtis
8B Chelsea O'Day 10A Milla Dichiera
8C Hailey Croucher 10B Ethen Rayner
8D Erika Weeding 10C Hannah May
8E Breeana Simms 10D Nina Ciszkowski 8F Imogen Tynan 10E Deion Theofelos
8G Marcus Smith
Secondary Swimming Carnival
The Swimming Carnival will be held 28th February. All students are expected to attend. Permission notes must be returned to the school no later that 26th February.
Year 7 Grampians Camp
Permission and Medical notes are due back now for the Year 7 Camp please. Payments need to be paid by 3rd March.
Asthma Puffers and Spacers
E. Smith
Could all students who need an asthma puffer and spacer please make sure they have one at school. We have noticed that students often do not have their puffers. With the constant change in weather they are requiring them more often especially when participating in PE.
Student Acknowledgment
Nationals Qualified
Congratulations to Zhoe Willison in Year 7, who won Reserve Champion Junior Rider (Under 12 Years) at the Barastoc Show Horse Championships held on the weekend, at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.
This win has qualified Zhoe to represent Victoria at the Equestrian Australasia National Show Horse Championships, to be held in December, where she will compete against the winner and runner up of each state. We wish Zhoe all the best in her endeavours. Photo of Zhoe Willison and her pony Hamlot Park Holy’s Silk.
Mathematics News
Duane Ebbels - Mathematics Coordinator
Many mathematics teachers have relayed concerns to me that some students do not have a calculator. A calculator is required for all students from Year 7-10. Students will not be able to complete all the necessary coursework without one. Calculators are available at the school main office for $20.
Arena Jackets
New orders in almost every size have arrived. If you have been waiting to purchase a school uniform jacket the cost is $80.
Doctors in Secondary Schools Program Has Reopened.
The program is available for all secondary students to access free (bulk-billed) confidential health care at school. This is a fantastic service which students can access for any of their health care needs including asthma/anaphylaxis plans, immunisations, mental health care and any other medical concerns no matter how big or small.
The rooms will be open every Wednesday during the school term from 9am–1pm. Students can make appointments by contacting Yvonne in the general office or they can ask a teacher or wellbeing staff member to make the appointment for them – the only details required to make an appointment will be the student’s name and date of birth.
Parents are welcome to attend appointments with students if the student