After a busy Term 1, we have already had much occur at Kyabram P-12 College in the first two weeks of Term 2.

ANZAC Day Services

On Monday 24 April, our College Captains delivered an ANZAC service at our college with all students P-12 attending with guests from our wider community. On Tuesday 25 April we had several students represent the college at our Kyabram RSL ANZAC Day service as well as students attending services in our neighbouring communities. College Captains, Aiden Resul and Matt Di Petta, spoke at the Warrumunda Lone Pine Service on Wednesday 26 April.

Positive Parenting Program

We have an exciting opportunity for all parents and carers happening on Tuesday 30 May. We are fortunate to have a Positive Parenting Program visiting our school to present on raising resilient children. This free presentation is for all interested parents and carers of our community. It will be held in our Hall from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm. Doors will open at 3:15 pm. Light refreshments will be provided after the presentation. Please register using the link on the promotional material in this edition of Channels.

Student Attitudes to School Survey

Over the coming weeks all students in Years 4 – 12 will complete a short online survey about their experiences at school. This survey is completed by students in all schools across Victoria. It is an opportunity for students to have their say on what they think about school.

The survey will ask questions relating to student engagement, wellbeing, and quality instruction. We value student voice and engage all students to have their say.

Further details will be provided via Compass this week.

Staffing

We have welcomed some new staff to our college this term.

Shabhana Edayath is teaching Mathematics
Anthony Exton, familiar to some, has returned to teach Mathematics and Applied Learning and is the Year 7 Coordinator
Tim Gilmour will be teaching instrumental music whilst Claire Warren takes family leave
Bianca Reidy is our new Disability Inclusion Leader
Maddie Griffiths has been appointed as our new Facilities Administration Assistant
Kayla Coombs will move across to teach Prep with Shona Fulford
Sheridan Deledio will now be the Years 7-12 Admin Assistant and will continue to follow up attendance for Prep to Year 12

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Achievement Awards

On Tuesday 2 May, our college was the recipient of three awards at the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Achievement Awards for 2022. This is a credit to Mitch Coombs and his team of teachers and students. The three awards were:

The Intermediate Team Achievement Student Award which saw Drea Carson, Mylo Faisst, Ary Smith and Hazel Walley recognised for their work in creating an area of acceptance and support of the LGBTIQ+ community
The Integrated Program teacher Award with Mitchell Coombs the recipient. This is the third year in a row that Mitch has received an individual award at this ceremony for his hard work and dedication to the Applied Learning program
The Workplace Learning Partner Award was won by our College. The partnership originated when HW Greenham approached Kyabram P-12 College with an idea of providing an opportunity for VCAL students to support local small businesses and be exposed to real world experiences to be better informed of opportunities after school. Others to come on board with this partnership have been Cop Rice, Industry Training Hub – Shepparton (MEGT), SLTEC Fertilizers, Shire of Campaspe, Tyler Farms and Murray Dairy Yorta Yorta Country, all of whom were present to receive this award today.

Uniform

We had a great start to the year with uniform and we would like to thank parents, carers and students for their efforts in this area. As the cold weather approaches we need to ensure students are dressed appropriately with layers, wearing jumpers and jackets. Hoodies are not part of our school uniform. In Term 2 broad brimmed hats are no longer required to be worn outside. Students are permitted to wear our college beanie, whilst outside. Families are encouraged to contact the school if they need support with the uniform.

Pupil Free Days Term 2

This term we have two pupil free days:

Wednesday 24 May which is a Professional practice Day for all P-12 staff
Friday 9 June is a curriculum day to allow staff to finalise reports and prepare for Semester 2.

Education Week 15-19 May

We have a number of events and activities across our college during Education Week, and we welcome our parents, carers and wider community to come visit us.

Monday 15 May - 2024 Senior School Certificate Information Night at 6:30 pm for Year 9 and 10 students in the College Hall
Tuesday 16 May - 2024 Prep Information Night at 6:30 pm in the P-2 Community Building
Thursday 18 May - 2024 Year 7 Information Night at 6:30 pm in the College Hall

Prep Playtime

Wednesday 3 May