School News

SCHOOL NEWS
AND BEFORE WE KNOW IT, TERM ONE HAS ENDED!!!
Report from the Middle School.
It is almost unbelievable that the first school term of 2018 has ended already. It feels that only yesterday we were welcoming our nervous little year 7’s to the Secondary school and last year’s 7’s and 8’s enjoying the first part of their academic year in their higher levels. How quickly is the year flying by? Our students seem to be settling in well and are definitely working exactly in the manner that we expect and encourage.
Students seem engaged, happy and producing work of a very pleasing standard. It has been wonderful seeing teachers and students working together harmoniously and striving to attain the best possible results they can.
Camps for the Year 7’s, 8’s and 9’s have been enjoyed by the students in the various locations that they have visited and a big thank you is extended to all the teachers who have given up time with their own families to ensure that our students are looked after and given this invaluable opportunity and experience.
Three way Conferences were productive and it was great to see so many parents and students attend. Various learning programs were enjoyed by the Middle School and students seemed to enjoy their time in the many classes that were being attended.
The Swimming Sports and SRC run activities seemed to be well received by the school community and the after school Homework Club attended enthusiastically.
I would like to thank the teachers, students and parents who have all shown appreciation, co-operation and support for one another as we all partake in this educational journey together. Collingwood College is a wonderful school and we are all proud to be members of this great community. I wish you all a wonderful Easter, a restful holiday break and we all look forward to having another exciting term soon.
Best Wishes,
Liria Stratus
Middle School Learning Community Leader
CRAZY HAIR DAY
Thank you to the school community for supporting this special day. We raised close to $500.00 through hair colouring, ice –cream sales and gold coin donations!
A big shout out to Alex McDonald who raised a further $400.00 for shaving his head and David Palancaji for raising a further $100.00 for his head shave too.
Fundraising from the swimming sports by the SRC also netted another $300.00 so how wonderful that as a school community we were able to raise around $1300.00!
Well done SRC and Collingwood College!
Liria Stratus
SRC Coordinator
EXHIBITION AT COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE
Primary Art, Bus Projects and artist Harry Lee Shang Lun will be presenting a small exhibition of interactive artworks in the front office from the 17th to the 18th of April. Harry Lee Shang Lun is an artist, playful designer, independent game maker, and community organiser. The exhibition will include playful interactive art that you are invited to come play with. All Collingwood College community is welcome to attend.
Angela Dionysopoulos
Reggio Art/Performing Arts
COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE HOMEWORK CLUB
Homework Club runs in the school library for secondary students from Monday - Thursday (3:00-5:00pm).
Primary students are welcome to attend homework club with approval from their parents, the Principal, or the Homework Club Supervisor.
NEW to Homework Club - English Support
If English is an additional language for you and you would like some extra support, book in for a one-on-one hour with a volunteer tutor.
You can choose between three options:
- 1. Reading and Understanding
- 2. Writing and Spelling
- 3. Proof Reading and Planning
To book a session, click on the following link and enter your details:
https://collingwoodhomeworkclub.setmore.com/
Hannah Young
SPRING FAIR NEWS
The date has been set for Sunday, 16 September. A Class stall list has been distributed to teachers to be completed by the end of term 1 in conjunction with Class Carers and Parents.
Sponsors & Donors
If you have any contacts who may sponsor part of the Spring Fair or be able to make donations of goods or services please see the attached documents below that you can print out and share.
Calling All Bakers...
This year we will be organising a cake bake/stall committee for the fair. If you are interested, please contact silvanat@collingwood.vic.edu.au
Silvana Tsipiras
Spring Fair Coodinator
SCHOOL CANTEEN MENU
Please click on the link below to view the Term 1 Menu at the Collingwood College Canteen (Catering By Lisa)
PARENT / ADULTS CHOIR
Meet at 3:15pm
on the ‘stage’ area (near the front oval).
All welcome!
No singing experience necessary.
For further information, please contact Alison McKean (Year 7 teacher) on 0428 346 491.