Horsham College Newsletter

What's happening 


at HC

ABSENCES

Parents/guardians are reminded to contact the school if their child is going to be absent.

 

You can call our Absence Hotline 5381 7200 or through our Seqta App.

KESOs (Koorie Engagement Support Officers)

KESOs support Koorie children and their families with assistance to make the journey through primary and secondary school as seamless as possible.

 

KESOs also connect with other relevant (school and regional staff) and external support workers to assist family engagement.

 

KESOs can assist with:

  • Individual Education Plan Meetings
  • Assist with Scholarship/s applications
  • Suspensions and Expulsions Meetings

Plus a whole range of other Educational needs.

Your local KESOs based in Horsham are:

Moving House? Changing phone numbers? 

It is important that we have up to date contact details for Students. Please remember if you move house, change phone numbers etc that you please let us know so we can change it on our records.

CHAPLAINCY BOOK FAIR

Neurokin Microfestival

Sunday September 29, 2024

Have you ever been in a neurodivergent led space where you felt safe and comfortable to just be yourself and were able to connect with other like-minded people?

 

Autistic artist and founder of Australia's first neurodiversity arts festival, Louise 'Rockabilby' Cooper is bringing Neurokin Microfestival to Horsham on Sunday September 29, 10am-12pm and would love to meet the wonderful Autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent folks of the Wimmera.

 

With an array of sensory cubbies, bubbles, creative activities, silent disco headphones, a book nook and author reading of 'Welcome Neurokin, I am Autistic' at 10.30am followed by the opportunity to design your own sensory space, it's time for neurodivergent folks to take over Horsham Neighbourhood House 

 

In the afternoon, (2-4pm) Louise will hold a networking session with neurodivergent artists to learn about how to create more accessible spaces and practices for both ourselves and our audiences. We will also discuss how you can get involved in Neurokin Festival 2025!

Tickets just $20!! (And yes, you may be able to use your NDIS funding.)

 

https://www.trybooking.com/CTJRZ

Claude Brand Book Club (CBBC)

CBBC has completed reading “The one and only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate. This is the fist book in the “The One and Only” series.

 

Year 7 students enjoyed following the journey of Ivan the Silverback Gorilla. “The one and only Ivan” highlighted friendship, happiness, sadness, hope, change, and willingness to see the good in others.

 

Ivan is a real Silverback who lived to 50 years old. This is his story. All other characters are fictional.

 

Thank you to Wimmera Libraries for loaning this book club set to Horsham College.

 

CBBC’s next book for Term 4 will be a biography of a famous person of each member’s choosing. If you wish to join CBBC, please see Jenelle @ HC Library.