Year 9 News

As the final weeks of Semester 1 draw closer, I would like to congratulate each student for the efforts they have put in across the Semester and take a well -deserved break when the holidays arrive.

As the colder whether hits sickness comes more prevalent within our school community, if your child is absent due to sickness (or any other reason) please contact Kurnai’s absence hotline on 5132 3711 or contact Ross Johnson directly via Compass.

Year 9 Team 

Ross Johnson : Year 9 Team Leader

Karen Anders: Learning Specialist & English/Humanities Teacher

Shawn Jordan: Art Teacher

Jesse Berryman – Lambert: Digital Technologies Teacher

Mark Heiberg:  Maths Teacher

Nia Whitney: Humanities & Science Teacher

Megan Schwarzenberg: Advocate & Cooking Teacher

School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)

As previous years we will be continuing the use of Kurnai Positive Acknowledgements (KPA’s), it has been fantastic to see students settling back into the Kurnai Learning Community and being acknowledged for their efforts within the classroom. 

KPA Data Term 2 Week 1-6

9A-  897

9B- 292

9C- 360

9D- 307

Top Ten KPA Receivers Term 2 Week 1/6

Attendance

This year our aim is to improve student attendance rates to an above 95% average. If you student is absent please contact Kurnai’s absence hotline on 5132 3711 or contact Ross Johnson directly via Compass. 

Learning Behaviour Updates

Learning Behaviour Updates were released recently and it fantastic to see the growth of many students. As a parent/carer LBU’s can provide an opportunity for you to set goals with your child to support and further their education. 

Year 9 Melbourne Discovery Camp

The itinerary for the Melbourne Discovery Camp is in its final stages. 

Early Term 3 students will receive a packing list and final documents for the camp. There are still a couple of spots left for the camp, if you would like your child to attend, please contact Ross Johnson directly. 

Morrisby Interviews 

In Term 2, Year 9 students get the incredible opportunity to complete a Morrisby pro ling session. My Career Insights (Morrisby) is a program for all Year 9 students in government secondary schools. This program will help your Year 9 child to:

 • Learn about what skills and abilities they could bring to a job.

 • Find out about what jobs match their abilities, interests and personality, and the subjects they need for those jobs. As part of the program, your child will:

 • Complete a series of online questions and quizzes (on the Morrisby Pro le website) at school. 

• Receive a Morrisby Pro le Report showing the results from the questions and quizzes, and possible jobs that match their abilities, interests, and personality. 

• Have a 30-minute meeting with a Morrisby-trained Career Practitioner, who will explain the report to your child. Here’s a link to video https://youtu.be/8kZp4w69S2w

Semester One Reports 

Semester One reports will be released in the coming weeks. I encourage you all to sit with your student and celebrate their success as well as review the feedback from their teachers and set learning goals for Semester Two.

Uniform

As the weather gets colder it is important that students are wearing the appropriate uniform such as:

Kurnai logoed hoodie or puffer jacket.

Navy blue or white long sleeved undershirts.

Navy blue pants/shorts.

If you student does not have the correct uniform or needs assistance with uniform, please contact a member of the Year 9 Team.

Around the classrooms

HPV: 

Recently the team headed to Casey Fields for their first track day of 2024. For many of us it was the first time we have been able to ride for a long duration. Whilst the day was challenging, we believe we are better prepared mentally and physically for the Maryborough Energy Breakthrough. 

Project Time Evening

Parents/Guardians are invited to attend Morwell’s Year 9 Project Time class presentation evening, where you will have the opportunity to view what students have been working on in class.

When: Thursday 13 June, 5.00 - 6.30pm

Where: Morwell Campus - Auditorium

Contact Details

If you have any concerns regarding Year 9 students, please don’t hesitate to email me of phone me on 5165 0600 or Ross.Johnson@kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au