AROUND THE COLLEGE
TERM 3
Mount Buller Snow Camp:
On Tuesday 30th July 24 students from Year 10 and 11 headed to Mt Buller for the 2024 WHC snow trip. Over the 4 days we were blessed with weather, with our days on the mountain blessing us with blue skies and little-no wind. Aside from some bumps and bruises, we luckily escaped with no serious injures and managed to get through the two days of downhill snowboarding/skiing.
It was so great to see the students challenging themselves and steeping outside their comfort zones, especially in environments unfamiliar to them. Credit also to the behaviour of each student in attendance from both the staff who attended and the accommodation, who sent an email post the trip commending them for their time at their facility.
A big thank-you to Mr Joustra who came along and assisted with the camp as well, your time and effort was appreciated.
We all can’t wait for the 2025 trip, which I’m sure will be another exciting experience.
Mr Parker
Canteen orders
A reminder that the Canteen will be ORDER ONLY for all main food items, such as salad rolls, sausage rolls, schnitzel burgers etc. The first 10 minutes of recess and lunch will be allocated to collection of food orders only. The canteen will then be open for any additional purchases of drinks and ice creams (Term 1 & 4).
Canteen Menu Term 3
Library News
BOOK MARKS – WHC Library Update
OPEN during school hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday.
Next week Scholastic Book Fair (fundraiser for library)
When? Monday 12 August – Friday 16 August
Where? Library
What is it? The Scholastic Book Fair provides copies of new books that you can look at in our library. If you like what you are reading, you can buy them. A QR code is linked to the Scholastic Books website and you can order and pay for the books online.
The books are then delivered to the library ready for you to collect. EASY PEASY!
Why? If we can raise $1000, then we receive $200 cash back. We can buy more fun card games or other resources for the library.
Who? Students, families, and staff are all welcome to come in and browse. See you here!
Book Week – Reading is Magic!
When? Lunchtimes, Monday 19 August – Friday 23 August
Where? Library
What is it? Book Week is a national celebration of reading, writing and celebrating books! The theme for this year is ‘Reading is Magic’.
What’s on: Monday Harry Potter Quiz
Tuesday DJ Wil – Magical sounds, The Chronicles of Narnia magical colouring
Wednesday DJ Wil – Wand sanding, magical black out poetry
Thursday Write a spell, scavenger hunt
Friday YEAR 7 only - dress up as a magical book character.
Parade in library.
PRIZES are up for grabs! It is going to be FUN! Start planning!
Borrowing books – use your WHC ID card to borrow books from our school library. You can easily find what you want on shelves as fiction titles have been organised into genres:
| Adventure | Dystopian | Horror | Mystery | Teen |
| Australian | Fantasy | Humour | Romance | Vampires |
| Crime | Graphic Novels | LGBTQ+ | Sport | War |
Books are loaned for two weeks.
- Chess Club – Tuesday lunch times with Mr. Gray and teachers. Can you beat your teacher? The challenge is on! Timers available. You can play at recess and lunch. All levels welcome.
- Readers Raffle – If you have finished a novel besides your school novel, let the library staff know and we will put you in the draw for a small prize. The more novels you read, the more chances you have of winning something!
- Geelong Library membership – join our public library to access all kinds of resources. You can reserve a book online, then collect it from our Vines Road Library.
Reminders:
The library is a community library and the space is shared with the public.
Please use respectful language and behaviour.
Eating and drinking sugary drinks in the library is not allowed. Water bottles are fine.
Please do not touch the heaters or air filters. Please ask a staff member for help.
Laptop use – students are welcome to use their private laptops for schoolwork and research. Gaming is not encouraged as the library is a space for reading and quiet activities.
Mrs. Burville and Ms. Choong.