AROUND THE COLLEGE
TERM 2
Immunisations:
Dear Parent/Guardian,
On Tuesday 16th July 2024, Barwon Health immunisation service will visit our Year 7 students to administer the freeHPV( Human Papillomavirus) vaccine and Boostrix( Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough booster) = 2 injections
Please read the consent information (see attachment) and then complete the online consent form via this URL link.
Please note that this link will expire 24 hours prior to Barwon Health visit.
https://portal.cirv.vic.gov.au//PrivacyCollection/?id=a3439655-20f2-ee11-904c-000d3ae1ae48&Year7
There is also a paper consent card attached, or there are consent cards in the Administration Office, that you can collect if you prefer.
There is some information available below, which explains why these vaccines are given to our Year 7 students.
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/immunisation-in-secondary-schools
It is important to complete a consent form, whether consent is YES or NO.Barwon Health immunisation need to know that you have received the information and made an informed decision for your child, then no further contact will be required to chase up your response. If you require more information or would rather this vaccine, be given outside of the school setting, please contact Barwon Health immunisation directly on 4215 4444 or your GP.
Thank you.
Sonia Raschilla
Head of First Aid and Attendance
State School Spectacular:
In the last week of term 1 Western Heights College held the regional State Schools Spectacular rehearsal where many of our local primary schools and other secondary schools attended. Students were put through a rigorous day of choreography learning a total of 3 different dances. We were lucky enough to have a visit from Deon Nuku the Dance Director of the 2024 State Schools Spectacular. Deon has performed in many stage productions both nationally and internationally, has worked on TV shows and movies such as Neighbours, X-Factor and Moulin Rouge and worked alongside singers such as Macy Gray and Kylie Minogue.
State Schools Spectacular is a live show that will be performed on September 14th at John Caine Arena as well as broadcast on channel nine. Over the next few weeks WHC students will be busy rehearsing and learning the extensive 8 dances.
Dental Van Visit - Week of 29th April
On Monday 29th - Friday 3rd May our school will have the Australian Dental Health Van visit our college community. The school dental health initiative is Australia wide and offers an opportunity for young people in our school from years 7-12 to book in during the course of the week to provide a full dental examination, two small diagnostic X-rays, re-mineralisation of teeth and fissure seals if required at no cost. If your child needs any fillings, you will be contacted. If you provide further consent - the dental van staff can complete further onsite treatment.
An individual treatment plan can also be written and provided. All students next week will receive a consent form with further information. You will need a Medicare card to receive the full free treatment. If you do not have a eligible Medicare card, ADHV will do a free Dental Health Screen and tooth strengthening remineralisation.
Forms can no longer be returned as they are now overdue.
Western Heights College have engaged the ‘I CAN Network’ to work with up to 16 students this term on building their leadership and intrapersonal skills. They will weekly sessions over an 8 week period that focus on team work, communication and in a neuro-diverse affirming environment.
If you feel like you child would benefit from being in this program, please contact Shona.scorringe@education.vic.gov.au.
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 2
Library News
BOOK MARKS – WHC Library Update
OPEN during school hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday.
CLOSED 12:00 - 12:30pm.
- Senior English tutoring – every Thursday with Ms. Ritonja in the library.
- Tuesdays lunch- Chess Club 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.
- State Library of Victoria excursion – students who are consistently connected to our library are travelling to Melbourne to tour the State Library of Victoria on Tuesday 12 March.
- New books – we are looking to expand our non-fiction collection. Come in and have a look!
- 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, Ms. Choong and Ms. Ritonja.