School News
COMING UP SOON...
COLLINGWOOD YEAR 5 & 6 TASTERS
On Tuesday 14th March the year 5 and 6 students will take part in a high school taster. The students will meet teachers from the high school, enjoy high school lessons and get to ask students from years 7 and 8 lots of questions about what being the high school is like. Prospective prep and year 7 parents for 2018 are welcome on Open Day, Thursday 4th May, we will be hosting 3 exciting tours and showcasing all of our exciting learning areas. We will also have an Open Night Wednesday 10th May for prospective year 7 families.
World Water Day hosted by the ThankYou charity will take place on Tuesday 21st March. We will be encouraging students in year 3-10 to take part in a walk to show their support for the 600 million people around the World who do not have access to safe drinking water. The average walk for water is 6KM. More details will be shared next week. Learn more about the event here.
Ride to School Day - Friday 17th March - be healthy and join us by riding, walking, scooting, skating to school on the National Ride2School Day. We will have a healthy breakfast on the front oval for all those students that participate on the day. Everyone is welcome to take part, including parents and carers.
The seventh National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence will also be held on Friday 17 March, 2017. Mark the date in your school diaries!
Bullying – what can you do?
If it happens in person:
• ignore them
• tell them to stop and then walk away
• pretend you don’t care
• go somewhere safe
• get support from your friends.
If it happens online:
• avoid responding to the bullying
• block and report anyone who is bullying online
• protect yourself online – use privacy settings and keep records.
If you see someone being bullied:
• leave negative online conversations – don’t join in
• support others being bullied.
If it doesn’t stop: • talk to an adult (parent, teacher) who can help stop the bullying
• keep asking for support until the bullying stops.
Craig Bradley
Secondary School Principal
PROGRESS REPORTS
Secondary school progress reports have been published on Compass. Please login to Compass and select your child's profile page. Select 'Reports' and scroll down.
Progress reports are designed to give you a snapshot of how your child is progressing currently. This can change from week to week. They are a great conversation starter with Parent Teacher Interviews coming up on March 27th, 11-7PM.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Bookings for Parent Teacher Interviews will be open for booking on Monday 13th March for Prep-10 in Compass and for Senior VCE/VCAL students they will be available in School Interviews. Collingwood will be hosting all Fitzroy High School teachers as part of the event.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
The first school photo session was 2 weeks ago. Individual shots and group/class (informal) shots have been completed for all home groups. If you choose a photo pack with a class photo it will not include the composite, formal/head shots.
To order please login to Compass or contact Compass photos directly on +61 (03) 8640 9640 or email their service line.
If you do not have your family login please use the reset feature or contact the school office on +61 (03) 9412 7700.
Craig Bradley
Secondary School Principal
SCHOOL FEES
School fees are an essential part of how we offer our programs at Collingwood in the main program, Reggio and Steiner classrooms. If payments are not completed we are faced with having to change our teaching plans. It is now that class teachers, and learning areas, are purchasing items for your children to use within their programs. Your payment and support is very much appreciated. Every cent is put back into classroom for students.
The second instalment for school fees has now passed. Please can you pay your school fees either through Compass, bPAY, the office or contact us to set up a payment plan.
I would also like to say thank you to the families that have contributed towards our school assistance program library fund and our buildings fund. These small contributions make a huge difference to some of our most in need students who require help and support with books, stationary and in some cases food and clothing. You can make a donation at any time during the year. Donations are also tax deductible.
Best regards,
Dale Perichon
College Principal
CSEF - CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND
The government is providing a much needed boost to eligible families in the form of a payment called CSEF. Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. $125 per year is paid for eligible primary school students, with $225 per year paid for eligible secondary school students. A special consideration eligibility category also exists. Payments are made directly to the school and are tied to the student. It can be used for any excursion offered by the school. Please read this link to see how the fund works and whether your child is eligible. We urge you to prioritise this application.
Click here for more information
Download the application form below:
SECONDARY PE CLOTHING
Dear Parents / Carers,
Students are continuing to wear the incorrect PE/Sport attire for their PE/Sport lessons.
Collingwood College has a compulsory PE/Sport attire / uniform policy for students from Yr 7 – 10.
Students can wear a Collingwood College polo shirt / sport T shirt, blue/black sport shorts, leggings, tracksuit pants or compression wear. ALL students must wear runners.
Collingwood College PE/Sport polo shirts are available to purchase from our reception at the cost of $35.
There are change facilities open for all classes.
No denim material (shorts or long pants), cargo shorts, over the knee shorts, board shorts or short shorts are to be worn.
If students wear the incorrect clothing for any PE/Sport lesson they be placed on an after school detention.
Thank you for your assistance with this. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification.
James Agombar
Head of Physical Education and Sport
COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE CLUBS
Come along and enjoy a club at lunchtime at Collingwood College.
There are some great ones on offer at lunchtime:
Monday:
ART CLUB: Rm 207
PRIDE CLUB: Rm: 301
ANIME CLUB: Rm 217
Tuesday:
SRC MEETING Morning Recess: Rm 217
DEBATING CLUB: Rm 217
EUKELE CLUB: Rm 209
CHINESE CULTURE CLUB: Rm 230
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB: Canteen
Wednesday:
SCRABBLE CLUB: Liria’s Office
ANIME CLUB: Rm 217
Thursday:
BADMINTON CLUB: Gym
TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Yr 7 Area
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB: Canteen
FRIDAY:
YOGA CLUB: Rm 222
HOMEWORK CLUB: EVERY NIGHT: LIBRARY 3-5.00pm
LEGO CLUB: Everyday: Library
Please come along and enjoy!
REGGIO PRIMARY ART - LUNCHTIME TEA & COOKIES GATHERING
Reggio Primary Art had its first lunchtime tea and cookies gathering for this year. Students gathered for a chat and for tea and cookies. Students tried different teas including liquorice tea something they had never tried before. It was u