Aitken College Newsletter
Issue 9 · 21 Jul 2023
In this issue
2023 Term & Important Dates
2023 Term Dates
Principal's Message
NAIDOC Week
Deputy Principal
Parent cyber-safety seminars, Seatbelts in buses, Student safety at drop-off and pick-up times, Canteen on-line ordering
Learning
Parent Teacher Interviews, 2024 subject choices for students currently in Years 7 to 11
Primary
Mrs Natasha Radley (Head of Year Prep), Mr Jevon Scandrett (Head of Year 1 & 2), Mrs Anne Adams (Head of Year 3 & 4), Mr Nigel Keegan (Head of Year 5 & 6), Assembly Roster , Important Dates
Secondary
Upcoming City Experience for Year 8 Students , Year 9 Students' Pathway to VCE in 2024 , Building on Foundations, Strengthening Problem-Solving Skills, Developing Time Management and Organization, Preparing for Transitions
Admissions
Notice of Intent, Student departures during the term, Census
Be Well and Prosper
The importance of play in children’s learning and development, Learning through play is one of the most important ways children learn and develop., How does play support your child’s development and learning?, What does a play based approach to learning look like?, How can you contribute to your child’s learning through play?
Chaplain's Corner
Parent Morning Tea , Grief and Loss Service, Upcoming Community Event – 17 August, Worshipping Faith Community
Careers
Year 10 Students, Year 11 Students, Year 12 students, Open Days, Career News 9, Careers Newsletter on My Aitken
First Nations News
A Journey into Ancient Australia: Exploring Indigenous Cultures
Languages
2024 Study Tour, Education Perfect, Sayembara Lisan
Library
Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge - 2023
Parents & Friends Association
Father’s Day Breakfast & Stall, Pre-loved Uniform Donations
Performing Arts
Shrek the Musical
Physical Education
State Cross Country Championships, Primary State Cross Country
STEM
Term 3 STEM Opportunities, Young Engineers, EngGirls Ecodesign, EngGirls Digitech, STEM Ambassadors, RMIT STEM leaders land surveying workshop, Chemistry Competitions, Digital Technology programs, Australian Mathematics Competition
Sustainability and Agriculture
Precious Plastics (call out for plastic bottle tops)
The Parent Room
The Art of Parenting, Tech Focus
Visual Arts
OSHC
Kelly Club Newsletter
Business Directory
Business Directory , FREIGHT & CUSTOMS, MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, PODIATRY, TUTORING – ONLINE
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