SCHOOL OF POSSIBILITIES

On Monday we opened the VCE kitchenette with a morning tea for our year 11 & year 12 students.  The students have been very patient while we went about setting up equipment and getting all electrical items tagged and tested and ready for use.  The space allows students to heat up lunches, make toasted sandwiches and noodles and hot drinks.  There is a sink and dishwashing and cleaning supplies so hopefully students can follow the motto of ‘leave no trace’.  This week has been amazing - keep up the good work students!

Our year 11 VM students went through a day's training in order to receive their white card.  We had an outside trainer come and work through content and assess students on the day.  The white card (or general construction induction card) is an industry qualification required for students who want to carry out construction work. People who need a white card include: site managers, supervisors, surveyors, labourers and tradespeople.  This training was provided free of charge to our students as part of our association with educlick who provide resources to our students.

Preparations have begun for the Year 10 Melbourne City Camp. This camp takes place from Monday, 13 May - Wednesday, 15 May. It is expected that all students in Year 10 attend, as this camp is an important part of Careers education. The camp provides a great opportunity for students to connect with higher education providers as well as build confidence with public transport. If your child is not able to attend, please notify myself or Mez as soon as possible. In the coming days, students will be asked to provide important information regarding dietary requirements and medical needs. Please support your child to complete these tasks. A letter with more information will be sent to families prior to the end of this term. 

A reminder that Learning Conversations for SOP students continue next week on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. These conversations, called three-way conversations, provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their learning and seek guidance from staff, while being supported by a parent or guardian. 

Best wishes to all our Debutante’s for tonight's Deb Ball. Charlie Ratcliffe, Liliana Cirillo, Jayda Kennedy, Kiara Wilson, Charlotte Seddon, Olivia Jezewski, Bridee Selman, and partners Connor Mann, Rylan Farren, Will Skinner, Dante Sultana & Jesse Minicozzi.

On Tuesday, March 26 at 12:20pm, we will hold a Term 1 assembly with all SOP students. Families interested in attending are more than welcome. The aim of this assembly is to celebrate the various achievements of our students in Term 1. Commendations will be awarded and we will hear from a variety of students and staff. 

Please be reminded all students are required in full academic uniform, with blazers, for the SOP Assembly on Tuesday March 26, 2024.

The school captains Chiara and Jesse, wanting to raise funds for Caritas, have organised an out of uniform day for the whole school on Monday, March 25. Students wishing to come to school in casual dress will need to make a gold coin donation with all funds being donated to Project Compassion. 

The Furphy Literary Award is currently receiving entries for short stories and poetry. You can find out more about their Junior and Youth awards here: https://www.furphystory.com.au/junioryouth/  

Applications are also open for the Plain English Speaking Award. This is a public speaking competition for students aged 15 - 18 years. Students can speak to their English teachers or Sarah Baglin if they would like any more information about either of these opportunities. 

Term 1 finishes at 3:15pm on Wednesday, March 27. All students are required at school on this day. Learning programs will continue. VCE classes are scheduled to continue their courses. Students in SOP will receive holiday homework. We ask that parents support students to attend school on Wednesday and encourage them to pack the resources they will require for holiday homework. 

We would like to wish all of our students and their families a restful and renewing Easter break. 

 - Mez Lia & Sarah Baglin

Wearing an academic uniform with blazers is part of the expectation of students in the School of Possibilities.  It is important that as a school we educate students for what is expected for ‘life’ out of school.  If students are required to wear uniforms as part of their part time work or in their work placement and/or they have to wear certain shoes i.e. black leather fully enclosed lace up shoes or work boots employers will often cancel shifts and send students home.  It is an expectation that students wear the correct uniform each day with the correct footwear.

We are now at the end of week 6 of school this term.  There has been plenty of time for students to organise with their parents to purchase the correct uniform.  Of note there are a number of students who continue to wear the wrong coloured shoes with their academic uniform.  Students are expected to have black shoes and to wear them with their academic uniform.  If parents/guardians could please ensure that this is addressed for next week.  Any concerns please contact one of the School Leaders.

We appreciate your assistance with ensuring that your child comes to school each day in the full correct school uniform.

Please provide a written note if your child is out of uniform and inform us how long it will be until the correct uniform will be available.

• Monday - all SOP may wear PE uniform and year 12 students may wear their rugby jumpers.
• Tuesday - all students wear academic uniform with either a school knitted jumper or blazer only.
• Wednesday - some students may have a double PE on schedule and if so can wear PE.
• Thursday - some students may have a double PE on schedule and if so can wear PE.
• Friday - all SOP students are to wear their full academic uniform with either a school knitted jumper or blazer only.

Fʅყɳɳ 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙪𝙣 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙧 

Congratulations to Year 10 Student, Flynn Clarke, who achieved first place in the Learners Divisions of the 2024 Deniliquin Show Shearing Competition on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Well done Flynn!

The Outdoor Ed students practiced their cooking skills for their upcoming camp.

The OES camp will require the students to self cater, cooking their evening meals on a Trangia stove.

Elevate Education will be hosting their next parent webinar on technology and focus on March 13. Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school. 

Sign up for the session below to learn how you can turn technology from a distraction into an incentive to study.  

How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!)

Wednesday, March 13 6:30-7:30pm

Click here to register for free 

Elevate will be covering:  

•  Reducing your child’s dependence on technology  
•  Using apps to prevent your child procrastinating  
•  Using technology to enhance your child’s learning

We hope to see you there! 

On March 26 at 9:45am Year 10 students will have their first Elevate Study Skills Session. The program is called Study Sensei. This program is an introduction to study techniques. There are two more programs booked - another for Year 10 and one for Year 11. Dates of these sessions are to be confirmed.

We still have families with outstanding balances for the Jacaranda Digital Library subscription and Edrolo learning resources. We appreciate that families settle these accounts ASAP. Time is valuable and following up families to ensure payment is made takes away from other important duties our staff have. If you are unsure if you have a balance owing, you can contact me at sbaglin@sackialla.catholic.edu.au. 

All Year 10 and VCE students need to purchase the Jacaranda Digital Subscription through Campion using the code on the front of the booklist. Students pay for Edrolo through their Edrolo portal. Ask your student to log into their Edrolo account and you will see the red “Pay Now” link. Thankyou for your support in this matter. 

All students in the SOP are expected to remain focused in their learning spaces during all timetabled classes.  Students are to bring their macbooks, folders, pens, textbooks, a water bottle and anything else they require.

All students must have a lock on their lockers and this lock should be locked at all times.  This is essential for our Year 11 and Year 12 students’ lockers that are accessible from the outside.  There have been incidents in the past where macbooks and learning materials and books have been stolen out of unlocked lockers overnight and on the weekends.  It is a requirement of the signed ICT agreement that students have devices stored in locked lockers.

Year 11 & 12 students who do not have a lock on their locker by the end of the day Monday, will be moved inside to a locker indoors.

Students should arrive at school in time to attend pastoral group each morning commencing at 8.55am.  This is an important part of the day and a time for prayer and reflection.  Teachers are able to follow-up with students and check in on how they are doing. Daily messages are delivered to students at this time.  It is vital that the school completes accurate records for attendance and the roll is marked during this session.

Students are not permitted to use air pods or mobile phones while at school.  These items are to be left in students lockers during the school day.  Parents are asked not to ring their child’s mobile phone while they are at school or expect them to receive text messages.  If you need to get a message to your child during the school day, please contact the front office who will deliver the message on your behalf.

Your support on these matters is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your support, 

 - Mez Lia & Sarah Baglin

Great opportunity with fantastic prizes for SOP students!

Love the GV are running a Video Revolution Awards competition for 2024 open to all schools in the Goulburn Valley. You are invited to make a one minute video about a social issue that is important to you. Whether that be bullying, public speaking or even how you love living in the GV, this is your opportunity to educate locals. The competition is open to different age categories, there is also a group category. Videos will be judged by 'Shepp-famous' locals including the mayor, with fantastic prizes on offer for the winning entries.

Register now using the QR code below.

VCE Assessment Task Dates 2024

Subject dates for VCE assessment tasks are as accurate as possible. Please note that dates can be subject to change based on school review.

Please find the link here to the live documents with assessment dates for each subject in Unit 1 and Unit 3 in Semester 1 2024:

Unit 1 VCE Outcome Assessment Task (OAT) dates 2024

Unit 3 School Assessed Coursework (SAC) dates 2024

The VCAA  is introducing the Student Achievement Profile - please click on the link for more information. St Anne's College will work with the VCAA through the VASS system to ensure students eligible for a Student Achievement Profile will have access when this becomes available. 

A first look at the VCAA's new Student Achievement Profile