Aitken College Newsletter
Issue 11 · 15 Sep 2023
In this issue
2023 Term & Important Dates
2023 Term Dates
Principal's Message
Deputy Principal
Lost Property, Students Travelling on Buses, Traffic and Car Parking Rules
Learning
Primary
The Cumberland Concerts ‘Around the World’ , Battle for Australia Excursion, Footy Colours Day , Year 4 Camp ‘Lady Northcote’ , R U Okay Day 14 September , Mrs Natasha Radley (Head of Year Prep), Mr Jevon Scandrett (Head of Year 1 & 2), Mrs Anne Adams (Head of Year 3 & 4), Mr Nigel Keegan (Head of Year 5 & 6), Wishing you a wonderful holiday break!
Secondary
Year 7 students explore the wilds at Healesville Sanctuary, Year 8 STEM Expo: A showcase of Young Innovators, Dunhelen Student Leaders attend the Battle for Australia Commemoration Ceremony, Dunhelen Lunch & Learn Hub, VCEVM, Year 11 Ball
Be Well and Prosper
School-age friendships: how to support them, About school-age friendships, School friends and parents: why children need both, Getting to know children’s friends: why it’s good, Supporting school-age friendships: tips for playdates, When children need help to make friends or keep friends, Friendship troubles: what to do
Chaplain's Corner
Ecological Approach, Pope Francis, Interschool Social Justice Day 15 August, Mario Kart Competition - 17 August, Aitken Faith Community
Wellbeing
Our People – Aitken’s Student Wellbeing Team
Careers
Brookhill Students, Career News 11, Careers Newsletter on My Aitken
First Nations News
Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day and the UN Declaration Anniversary, The Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Koori Heritage Trust School Holiday Programs
Languages
BRIDGE Program, Exciting News for 2024 Indonesia Study Tour! , Festival Indonesia 2023!
Parents & Friends Association
Father’s Day Breakfast , Fun Run, 12 November, Fairview Dance Party, 16 November, Cumberland and Fairview Tea Towel and Apron Drive, Upcoming Events
Performing Arts
Monologue Night, HorrorFest – Filming Day, Cumberland Concert, Middle School Play
Physical Education
Intermediate Soccer Boys, NMR Secondary Athletics, NMR Year 8 Girls Soccer , NMR Year 7 Girls Soccer, NMR Netball , SSV Year 8 Girls Basketball
Sustainability and Agriculture
Sustainability Week
The Parent Room
The Art of Parenting, Tech Focus
OSHC
Kelly Club Newsletter
Community Activities
Business Directory
Business Directory , FREIGHT & CUSTOMS, MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, PODIATRY, TUTORING – ONLINE
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