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CHINA - THE MIDDLE KINGDOM - YEARS 5 & 6

In the first semester, the Grade 5 and 6 students were introduced to China, the Middle Kingdom. To learn the language, it is important to start with the country and its rich history and diverse traditions - as they helped to build on the understanding of the language.

We had a look at the new and the old significant landmarks and places in China, and students were put into groups to recreate those places learned, with a mixture of mediums that included modelling clay, popsicle sticks, blocks, etc. When completed, group presentations were done, and we mapped them out on the map of China.

As their teacher, I am constantly amazed by their creativity and teamwork, and I look forward to working alongside them next semester with new content and learning activities.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pGvdLiIcRDCszkJDZIXoW6q91M62Z74Y?usp=sharing

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THE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Duan Wu Jie (The Dragon Boat Festival) is observed every 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar, and happened to fall on the 14th of June this year. 

YEARS 3-6

With the unexpected snap lockdown, we entered two weeks of remote learning, and a video was created for the students from Year 3 to 6, to learn about the festival and attempt the challenges set for this festival.

The challenges included:

1.       Creating a poem or song about the festival

2.       Creating a dragon boat

3.       Creating their own version of a rice dumpling

The submissions that came in were excellent, and showcased not just the students’ creativity, but also the support and involvement of their families. The LOTE team is thankful to receive such support and understanding from our Collingwood College families in the learning of the Chinese language and culture.

YEARS 7 & 8

With our high school students, the Year 7 and 8 students were introduced to the festival upon the return of onsite learning. After learning about the origin of the festival and the traditions and significance of it, the students worked on creating a diorama that contains the key information of Duan Wu Jie.

We also had two students who attempted to create their own fragrance satchel (a traditional practice of the festival) – well done Henrietta and Micah of 8D.

Felicia Peh

3 - 6 Primary Chinese Specialist

7 - 9 LOTE Teacher

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Eco-Friendly Periods for Victorian Schools Campaign - Collingwood Green Team

The campaign for "eco friendly periods for Vic schools" has been circulating around school communities in Victoria lately. Here's your opportunity to sign the petition, asking the government to provide eco-friendly period products for public schools in Victoria, instead of  disposable products that damage the environment.

https://me.getup.org.au/petitions/eco-friendly-periods-4-vic-schools-3

On average, a woman will have around 400 menstrual cycles in her lifetime. If she uses 5 tampons or pads for 5 days each month, over her lifetime she will have used 10,500 disposable products. These disposables are detrimental to the health of the earth (and are often not particularly healthy for us either).

xx Collingwood College Green Team

Treasure Island - High school production

The performances are on the 22rd and 23rd July 2021 at 7pm.

The story is adapted by Alex Bryant from the classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson of pirates and mutiny. All families throughout the school are welcome to attend. Parents, be aware that there will be scenes containing conflict and death and loud noises.

We have a raffle running as well. 

Treasure Island Raffle: $2 each or 6 for $10

Please enter the raffle at the front office.

Prizes: 

Melbourne Theatre Company - 2 tickets to Cyrano(value $250)

MCG Museum Tour - 4 x entry and MCG tour pass

Naked For Satan -  dining vouchers $100

Piccoli Photography - Voucher 

St. Andrews Hotel - dining voucher $ 100

The Fox Hotel -  dining voucher $100

Cinema Nova - 2 x movie tickets 

Titanic Restaurant - dining voucher $90

Gertrude St Yoga - 10 class passes (value $200) 

Tinker Cafe - voucher $100

Tickets to Treasure Island are selling fast so don’t miss out!

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=762101

With a fine dinner by our talented VCAL students from 6pm-7pm before the excitement starts. 

Children's Book Week 2021

Dates: Term 3: 21-27 August

Theme: Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds

Financial Assistance for Families

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership.  All of which are part of a healthy curriculum.  CSEF allowance is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means –tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF.  A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families.

The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

The CSEF payment cannot be used towards voluntary school charges, books, stationery, school uniforms, before/after school care, music lessons, or formals/graduations.

The annual CSEF amount per student is:

·         $125 for primary school students

·         $225 for secondary school students

How to apply

New applications should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form, download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef or download the form attached below:

CSEF forms are available from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef in a range of languages. Alternatively you can speak to one of our Community Liaison Officers.

Please check with the school office if you are unsure.

More Information

For more information about the CSEF visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

Claire Gibson

Business Manager

INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE - updated 11 MAY

Please click on the attachment below to see a list of Stringed instruments for sale. If you have an instrument for sale please email Naomi at: nomssicle@gmail.com

Pride Club

Pride Club! Tuesday lunchtime Room 301. For all students who support equality at Collingwood College!

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