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SCHOOL NEWS 

CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS PRESENTATION FOR PRIMARY PARENTS

Dear Parents and Carers of primary school students,

On Monday 30th July at 6pm Collingwood College will be hosting a cyber safety awareness presentation by ThinkUKnow, specifically for parents of primary school aged children. Cyber safety issues arise each year in all levels of the primary school, in particular Year 2 and up. 

ThinkUKnow is a free, evidence-based cyber safety program for Australian parents, carers and teachers and students. It provides information on the technologies young people use, the challenges they may face, and importantly, how they can be overcome. Presentations are delivered face to face or digitally.

They aim to provide you with the tools to create a safer online environment for young people in your care. Their presentations cover what young people SAY, SEE and DO online and cover topics such as social media reputation management, cyberbullying, ‘sexting’, online grooming, online gaming, inappropriate content, privacy management, identity theft, how to protect your devices, and how to report matters when things go wrong.

The program bridges the knowledge gap between adults and young people so that everyone has an understanding of the roles they play and what they can do if something goes wrong online.

Please join us on Monday, July 30 from 6:00-7:00pm, location TBC (pending the works in the theatre).

Sormeh Afkari

Primary School Learning Specialist

2019 PREP ENROLMENTS

Our 2019 prep enrolment is filling faster than expected.  This is a concern as I know of a number of siblings that have not enrolled as yet. 

Please, if you have a young one starting next year, collect an enrolment form at the front office and return ASAP.

Thanks,

Sam Luck

Primary Principal

DENALI - A PREP CHAMPION FOR COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE

Earlier in the year, Denali from Prep A came off his scooter on the bumpy footpath along the south boundary of the school. He wondered why it was in such dire condition.  So Denali and his family inspected around the school, and raised some issues with City of Yarra Council.  The council have fixed up the issues during the winter break, and it's much improved!  They also got to meet up with the engineer on site.  Denali is now listed as a Champion for Collingwood College on the Streets Alive Yarra site. Click HERE to read more and see photographs of Denali and his work.

You too can become a Streets Alive champion for your local area by contacting City of Yarra about any safety issues you notice on our streets.

STEM FAMILY AFTERNOON

Come join us for an afternoon of fun and stimulating STEM activities (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) on Wednesday, 15th August between 3:30 - 5:00pm in the new science wing on Level 3.

Explore the world of game changes and change makers through the ages or relax in the science cinema. 

An event appropriate for students from Grade 2 to Year 8.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Science & Maths Department

DOLLS HOUSE - OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE THIS WEEKEND

The Collingwood Dolls House is included in Open Houses Melbourne again this year.

It will be open from 10am until 1pm. Come along if you would like a look inside and to hear the history of the house.

Jane Gray

FREE ASTHMA EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES AT COHEALTH

See the Wellbeing page for information on this.

Homework Club

International students are reminded that Homework Club is compulsory every Tuesday after school. During Homework Club, students have the opportunity to complete work and to be assisted by university students who come to tutor our students. Furthermore, students are reminded that they can organise through COMPASS one to one (1:1) language support and assistance with their EAL work.

HOMESTAY FAMILIES REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Are you interested in

Hosting an International Student?

Collingwood College is looking for caring families or individuals who can offer accommodation to international students.

You may be eligible to become a host if you:

• Can provide a caring, supportive, safe environment to a young person.
• Can provide a clean, comfortable home and private bedroom.
• Are fluent in English or native speakers of English.
• Provide healthy food.

In return you will be rewarded with

• Full Board Accommodation Payment.
• Cultural enrichment.
• A friend for your children.
• A lifetime relationship.

If you are interested and would like more information contact

Collingwood College

Lucy Wang or Angie Pantelidis

Phone: 03 9412 7729 / 03 9417 6681

Email:

wang.gingke.l@edumail.vic.gov.au

pantelidis.argiro.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE HOMEWORK CLUB

Homework Club runs in the school library for secondary students from Monday - Thursday (3:00-5:00pm). 

Primary students are welcome to attend homework club with approval from their parents, the Principal, or the Homework Club Supervisor. 

English Support

If English is an additional language for you and you would like some extra support, book in for a one-on-one hour with a volunteer tutor. 

You can choose between three options: 

• 1. Reading and Understanding
• 2. Writing and Spelling
• 3. Proof Reading and Planning

 To book a session, click on the following link and enter your details:

https://collingwoodhomeworkclub.setmore.com/

Hannah Young

TERM 3 SCHOOL CANTEEN MENU

Please click on the link below to view the Term 3 Menu at the Collingwood College Canteen (Catering By Lisa)

THURSDAY MARKETS

Please click on the link below to find dates  for Thursday Markets for the rest of the year.

'THE CRUCIBLE' - NOW PERFORMING

Collingwood College and Fitzroy High School's Year 12 Theatre Studies class presents  an adaption of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”  from July 26th - 28th in the Collingwood College Theatre.

The performance season consists of three evening performances and one matinee:

Thursday 26th July - 7pm