Principal's message 

Face Masks

For all school settings, the Victorian Chief Health Officer: 

• Directs all secondary school students to always wear a face mask indoors, unless a lawful exception applies. 
• Directs all secondary school students to always wear a face mask when travelling to and from school on public transport, taxis or ride share vehicles. 

There are a number of lawful reasons for not wearing a face mask, including for staff and students who are unable to wear a face mask due to the nature of their disability, medical or a mental health condition.  If you have a lawful reason why your child cannot wear a face mask and have not previously told the college about this. Please notify the Front Office as soon as possible. 

A face mask must cover the nose and mouth. Face shields, scarves or bandanas do not meet these requirements. Refusal to wear a mask without a lawful exemption is a breach of the Victorian Chief Health Officer Directions. 

Defibs for local schools - Thank you!

Community Bank Maldon & District have funded an AED (defibrillator) for Castlemaine Secondary College.  The Community Bank model means that profits the Bank make are given back to the community – by way of grants, sponsorships and projects.  The Defibs for Schools is just one of the ways they are doing this.

Community Health Nurse Bronwyn Grieve from CHIRP has worked closely with the Community Bank throughout this project.  Bronwyn has been on a mission to ensure that defibs are accessible across our Shire and is working with Ambulance Victoria to map all the defibrillators in our Shire. 

“The announcement from the Community Bank to fund one for so many local schools just blew me away” said Bronwyn. “These items are expensive so thanks to everyone who banks with Community Bank Maldon & District for making this happen.”

Community Bank Maldon & District Manager Adam Balzan stated the Bank “really try to focus on what is needed in the community and we thank Bronwyn and the broader community for alerting us to this serious gap in emergency medical support”.   

Defibs will be installed so that they are accessible to the public 24 hours a day and will be registered with Ambulance Victoria.

End of Year Program

In response to the disrupted school year students and families should be aware of the changed end of year program.

• Term 4 classes continue until Friday 26th November, except for Year 10 & 11 who finish on Friday 19th November.
• Year 10 & 11 Exams – Monday 22nd – Friday 26th November
• Report writing day – Monday 29th November
• 2022 Step-Up – Tuesday 30th November - Friday 10th December
• Activities Week – Monday 13th December – Thursday 16th December

This information has been updated on the XUNO calendar.

AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP

Castlemaine Secondary College, together with the family of Sir Harry Lawson, have created a scholarship to recognise his role in developing education in Victoria.

Students particularly interested in agriculture can apply for the scholarship valued at $1500. This scholarship is for students wishing to undertake a certificate, diploma or degree course at a tertiary institute and who can demonstrate a genuine need of assistance.

Applications are encouraged from public secondary schools in rural areas around Castlemaine and can include Dunolly, Kyneton, and Echuca.

Email the Castlemaine Secondary College School Council President, Beth Mellick, for an application form bethmellick@gmail.com

Staff Milestones

Two CSC staff members have been acknowledged recently for years of service to teaching by the Department of Education.

Ken Killeen (left) - He has been teaching for 45 Years.

Darren Lowe - who was recognised for 35 years of service.

Ellie Marney - teacher & author

"A riveting New York Times bestselling YA thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish."

We would like to acknowledge our colleage Ellie Marney for her incrediable success with her latest book None Shall Sleep.