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ACE PROGRAM

Round 1 ACE Program 2019 Applications are now open

This application round is for students who are currently in Year 6, in our catchment area and wish to apply for a position in the 2019 Year 7 ACE class. Classes in the ACE program are designed to cater for the educational needs of advanced, gifted and talented learners. If your child demonstrates a number of these characteristics, they may benefit from involvement in the ACE program:

  • Uses initiative and is an independent learner
  • Thinks quickly and is able to learn new concepts and skills easily
  • Recalls facts and information easily
  • Tends to be independent and self sufficient
  • Can put unrelated ideas and information together in new ways- Seeks their own answers and solutions to problems
  • Sets goals and has high expectations of themselves
  • Is performing consistently higher than expected academically

Applications for the ACE Program are competed online and must be finalised by Tuesday 24th April.  Students who have completed the application and paid the $50 fee will sit the ACE test at Melton Secondary College on Thursday 3rd of May. 

 

STEP 1:

Online application for ability testing through Edutest:

  • This is to be completed NO LATER than Tuesday 24th April, (late fee applies if after this date)
  • $50 fee paid online for the test

The link for application is:  https://aus.edutest.com.au/D/?t=FVJ2DV3Z

STEP 2:

Completion of Teacher and Parent Assessment forms

  • Collect from the front office or download from the school website:

   ACE APPLICATION FORM 2018 .pdf

  • Returned to the Melton Secondary College office PRIOR to or ON the testing day.
  • Please accompany this form with any NAPLAN results or school report which may aid in the selection process

STEP 3:

Selection tests run on Thursday 3rd May.  Students need to bring a black or blue pen, a water bottle, and something to eat in the break.  If you have not completed step 1, you will not be able to sit the test.

Test details:

  • Meet at the front office at 2:00pm
  • 2:10pm  tests commence
  • 5:00pm tests conclude

STEP 4:

 

Parents will be notified by mail or a phone call of the outcome of the Selection test within a month of the test.

 

All available information will be used to determine who is successful in gaining an interview for a place in the program.  Students will need to bring a portfolio of work, which showcases their abilities, with them to the interview.

 

The ACE Program Leader and the Assistant Principal will select successful candidates from the interviews for the ACE Program.

If you have any questions please contact the ACE Program Coordinator Mrs. Laura Bramble by calling the school or emailing to bramble.laura.l@edumail.vic.gov.au

Football Empowerment Program

Free soccer clinic – 8 week program

Commencement date 7th Feb 2018

This is a chance to get active and get involved in a free soccer clinic, with committed coaches who provide young soccer players with an environment where each player can achieve their personal best on and off the pitch.

Clinic run by certified coaches (1-2 hours)

Designed for all abilities

Learn and improve your soccer skills

Make new friends

 

Where: Melton Secondary College

Every Wednesday 2:40pm – 4:00pm

More information: Kamal 0411 122 814 or

Email: Admin@footballempowerment.org.au

@FootballEmpwerment @footballempowerment

Homework Club / Study Hall

To support Melton Secondary College’s vision of a flourishing learning community, achieving high levels of academic growth and bright futures for every student, we run a Homework Club and Study Hall Program after school.

Homework Club:

Homework Club is in the library on Mondays (3.10-4.30pm) and Wednesdays (2.30-4.00pm). Students who have incomplete homework or classwork may be asked by their teacher to attend Homework Club so that they can get additional support to catch up. Students are also welcome to attend Homework Club whenever they would like additional support with their school work.

 

Study Hall:

Study Hall is in T2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays (3.30-4.30pm). Students who have not successfully completed important Assessment Tasks will be directed by their teacher to attend Study Hall. The teacher will notify the student of this and will attempt to notify you. If your child is enrolled in Study Hall you will be able to see this on Compass. We want every student to make strong academic progress and successful completion of assessment tasks is important for demonstrating this progress. If a student has not completed their assessment task and does not attend Study Hall, they will be issued with the consequence of an after school detention. If your child is unable to attend Study Hall due to other commitments, please make alternate arrangements with your child’s teacher, for the completion of the assessment task.

 

It has been great to see many students receive STARR awards for their focus, hard work and effort in the classroom so far this year. We look forward to continuing to celebrate this success and the academic progress of our students.

Host Family Needed

Would you like to host a Japanese Assistant Teacher?

Melton Secondary College are seeking host families who are able to host a female assistant teacher who is joining us from Term 2, 2018. Host families have always found the experience to be a wonderful way of learning about a new culture. This is also an excellent language learning opportunity for families.

 

Haruka KITA is very keen to introduce Japanese culture and share your own culture.

As a host family, you would need to provide

  • A bedroom
  • 3 meals a day (you don’t have to cook a special meal)
  • Transport to school

Host families will receive an allowance of $150 from the college each week to support their expenses.

If you have any questions or wish to become a host family, please see Ms. Mori.