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Early “Rollover” to 2018

Tuesday, 28th November we will start early “rollover” into 2018 classes. Thanks to our staff for all their hard work in preparing for the start of rollover. Feedback from previous years, and parents with whom I have spoken recently, indicates that students (and their parents/carers) appreciate being engaged fully in meaningful learning at this time of year, which stands o in good stead for next year. At this time of year there is, inevitably, some “fine tuning” of classes for 2018. These issues are usually able to be resolved by the end of the first week of “rollover”. Rollover classes for 2018 Year 12 classes finish on Friday 8th December and for all other students on Friday 15th December.

Exams

As you would be aware Year 12 exams have been running since 1st November and are due to finish on Wednesday 22nd November. Years 10 and 11 exams have also been running over the last few days and they are due to finish today (Friday 17th November). I would like to thank all our exam supervisors and staff involved in organising and running these exams. It takes a huge effort to make sure everything runs smoothly. Well done to everyone.

Students exiting the college

Please note that any student exiting from the College (excluding Year 12) needs to complete an exit form which can be obtained from the Office. If you are under 17 and not going to a government school you will also need to complete the exit papers and have an exit interview with Ms Farrington-Williams

AND a reminder that if you are exiting the college your Compass logon will be made inactive when you are no longer a student. If there are any reports on Compass you wish to keep please make sure you print these reports before the end of the school year.

Booklists

All Year level booklists are now available on our website www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au. Go to Enrolment (along the blue task bar at the top of the screen), drop down to "Books & Resource List". Click on the Campion (www.campion.com.au) icon and parents and students will be able to go on-line to make their purchases using the code B8HN.

Presentation Evening

A reminder to keep the night of Thursday December 14th free for the Cheltenham Secondary College Presentation Evening.

2017 Leaders of Learning and Year Level Co-ordinators

From the beginning of rollover to 2017 classes there have been changes to our Leaders of Learning and Year Level Coordinators. Below are the staff you can contact if you need to discuss any issues regarding your child/children.

Leader of Learning Year 7

Mr Gavin Ferrier

Year 7 Co-ordinators

Ms Amy Lamott

Ms Marie Tsimilas

Leader of Learning Years 8/9

Ms Michelle Lynch

Year 8 Co-ordinators

Ms Fiona de Zylva

Ms Mary Thanos

Year 9 Co-ordinators

Ms Michelle Lynch

Mr Stuart MacKinnon

Leader of Learning Years 10-12

Mr Brett Younger

Year 10 Co-ordinators

Ms Krystal Herridge

Mr Tom Sharpley

Year 11 Co-ordinators

Ms Marian O’Shaughnessy

Ms Teresa Peluso

Year 12 Co-ordinators

Mr Peter Mathews

Ms Katerina Kougmioutzis

Student Wellbeing Leader : Ms Lorraine East

Student Wellbeing : Mr Matt Mottram

Congratulations to Mr Redman and the SRC. Over $780 was raised having a free dress day. The money was donated to Monash Childrens's Hospital Well done to everyone for the organisation and involvement of the whole school.

Pictured above : Mr Redman, Ms Preston and students presenting the cheque to Monash Childrens Hospital

Scholarships

Supporting student outcomes through 2017 scholarship program

The Department administers more than 150 scholarships awards each year. Applications are open until 1 February 2018

The Department administers more than 150 scholarship awards, provided through trusts for students who are studying in Victoria.

Close to 60 Year 12 scholarships and more than 100 scholarships for students in Years 4 to 11 are offered each year.

The majority of these scholarships focus on supporting disadvantaged students and eligibility is generally based on a student's financial need, academic results and their involvement in school and community activities.

Key dates

Applications for Year 12 scholarships opened on Monday 24 July while Year 4 to Year 11 Student Scholarships opened on Monday 13 November.

All scholarships will close on 1 February 2018.

Further information

For more information about these scholarships see:

For additional information and to apply, see: Student scholarships

Finally - I would like to acknowledge Stuart Hunter Motors. The company has been a great supporter of the college's work experience program offering many of our students opportunities to do their work experience at the company One of our ex students has gone on to do his apprenticeship with the company.

Jason Bek

Principal