Secondary News
Snow Camp Report
In the early hours of Monday the 24th of July, 38 students and 6 staff departed for the snowy heights of Bright and Mt. Hotham. After a 10-hour long bus trip, we arrived safely and set about organsing our ski and snowboard gear for the next 3 days. Boots, helmets, skis, snowboards, jackets, pants and wrist guards were all organised, packed in numbered bags and packed on the bus ready for an even earlier start for our first day on the slopes.
With a 5:30am breakfast call, staff and students reached Hotham Central with all our gear on, ready for our first lesson of the day at 8:30am. In the first lesson, students were taught the basics of skiing and snowboarding as they learned how to safely catch a chair lift to the top of the run and manoeuvrer down the slopes. Some students picked up the skills quickly and others needed some more practise and assistance to feel comfortable. These skills were further developed over the next few days, with 2 more lessons and students challenging themselves on a variety of different ski runs across Mt. Hotham. Thankfully there was no major injuries, just a large number of bruises as students stacked it many times while challenging themselves and travelling down the slopes.
Awards were given each night to recognise the effort students were putting into not just work on their skiing and snowboarding, but also helping each other out while on the slopes. On Thursday night, Charlie and Millee were awarded Camp Champions, an award given to the two students who most strongly embodied the school values and the spirit of the camp over the course of the week.
We were proud of the way the students conducted themselves during the camp, demonstrating the school values of Respect, Responsibility and Quality. One of the best parts was seeing each student improve each day and challenge themselves even further. For some of our students this was their first-time seeing snow and they enjoyed every minute of being out there. A special thanks is needed for Greg Rhodes, who provided one on one ski lessons and lift services and helped a number of students learn how to ski over the first two days. A massive thank you to Kel Horkings, who put many, many hours into organsing the camp and ensuring that everything ran smoothly and the other staff who went on the camp making the trip possible, Brenda Stevens, Mark Luitjes, Kaitlyn Hellwege and Maddie Alvino.
Melbourne Camp
The Melbourne Camp is under way and the students are having a wonderful time discovering different things around the city. They have experienced all different modes of public transport so far :- buses, trains and trams, with the plane flight home on Friday night another experience. A new experience for alot of the students.
Here are a few snaps of whats happened so far this week.
Expressions of Interest - Instrumental Music Lessons
School Uniform
With the mornings becoming cooler, students are expected to wear full winter uniform every day. Students and families are reminded that hoodies are not part of the school's official uniform and cannot be worn at school. Students who are out of uniform must bring a note of explanation including when they will be back in complete uniform. While out of uniform, students must wear alternative clothing that is as close as possible to college uniform (eg. a black or white top).Parents will be contacted if a student is out of uniform without a note. If the parent/guardian can be contacted the student may be sent home to return in full school uniform or uniform brought to the college to change into. If the parent/guardian cannot be contacted the student will be provided with emergency clothing for that day by the school.
If you have any queries regarding the Uniform contact Mr Morgan on 50252501.
The school holidays is the perfect time for families to ensure they have the correct uniform to start term 3.
School Phone Policy
Students who choose to bring mobile phones to school must have them switched off and securely stored during school hours in their locker. If students are caught on their phone between 9am-3:17pm the following actions will occur:
1st Offence -phone is confiscated and stored in the main office. Phone will be returned to student at end of the day
2nd Offence- phone is confiscated and stored in the main office. Parent will be required to collect the phone.
3rd Offence- phone is confiscated and stored in the main office. Parent will be required to collect the phone. Student will be required to hand their phone to the front office each morning or leave their phone at home for a
period of time determined by the Principal/Assistant Principal
4th Offence- meeting with the Principal and a suspension may be applied.
Parents are reminded to contact the office on 50252501 to pass on messages to students. This is to avoid students using their phones at school and having it confiscated.
(Parents should not contact their child by phone between school hours of 9am and 3:17pm)
Please contact Mr Morgan if you have any queries regarding the phone policy.
Doctors In Secondary Schools Program
Our Doctors in Secondary Schools program is available for all secondary students to access free (bulk-billed), confidential health care at school. This is a fantastic service which students can access for any of their health care needs including asthma/anaphylaxis plans, catch-up immunisations, mental/emotional health and any other medical concerns no matter how big or small. Students can see the school doctor for any reason that they would see their usual GP.
The rooms will be open every Wednesday during the school term from 9am – 2pm. Students can make appointments by contacting Amy in the general office or they can ask a teacher or wellbeing staff member to make the appointment for them – the only details required to make an appointment will be the student’s name and date of birth.
Parents are welcome to attend appointments if the student wishes.
School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB)
