Sub Schools
Junior Sub School
Over the last few weeks, there has been many positive things occurring in the Junior Sub School. During our Student Engagement and Well Being Assembly we handed out some STARR Award certificates. Special Congratulations to the following students. Sam Gai, Bailey Dwyer, Komalpreet Pannu, Christian Mrzyglod, Gop Majak, Bailey Kershaw, Mr Borg, Miss Boultwood and Mr Hartley. Yesterday we started our Year 8 Bushwalk challenge at Lerdeberg Gorge. The first group being 8G managed to make it all the way to the top, which was a huge effort. Special thanks to Mr Velden for his efforts in getting this happening. Over this term and Term 3 all Year 8 students will be venturing out to complete this challenge.
Middle Sub School
Helipad: Drug and Alcohol awareness program (Year 9s)
On May 8th this term all year, nine students participated in the Helipad (drug and alcohol awareness program). The program was organised through the schools health and wellbeing program and West Care Medical Centre. Kayley Crees from 9A said, “We participated in a number of activities that explained the importance of staying safe in different situations… we learnt about mental health and bullying and where to seek help”.
Victorian Police and Paramedic services presented on the day and together with Doctors from WestCare Medical centre in Melton, each providing vital information to students. Jarrod Bibby mentioned, “We learn about drug and alcohol and how they can affect you”. Jarrod said that it was important for year 9s to learn about making right choices and staying safe around drugs and alcohol. Avah Holler points out that learning about CPR and calling emergency services was information everyone needs to know, she says that “Be safe, there is always someone to call”.
Kayley, Jarrod and Avah all agreed that it was an important and fun event for all year 9 students and that the school should keep running the program.
Written by Kayley Crees, Jarrod Bibby and Avah Holler of 9A and Nathanael Poljak (Secondary School Nurse).
Drive Safe Program (Year 10s)
Through term 2 all Year 10 students will be running through a Drive Safe program. The program, sponsored by Melton City Council, was organised through the schools Health and Wellbeing program. The Drive Safe program encourages students to make positive and safe decisions when entering a car. Students where challenged to drive a driving simulator while texting, merging, driving in the wet, driving while wearing fatal vision goggles, and more. Hayden Moore from 10B said “the program was to teach us how to drive safe” he explained that while wearing the goggles he was “visually impaired - they created the illusion that you see what a drunk person sees”. “I learnt the dangers of driving and how important it is to drive safe”. It also taught me to stop and think about my own actions. Arleah Hunt from 10B stated; “I think schools around Australia should recommend this for all children to learn before doing the wrong thing on the road. I learnt many new rules and how to stay safe”.
Students engaged in discussion regards the unsafe driving scenarios. Although it was fun for students, they also got the clear message that distractions such as texting and using a phone can be a fatal mistake. It is our hope that they will remember the key messages when entering into a friend’s car and not distract the driver. We want all students and families to be safe on the road and to “Think before You Drive” (Transport Accident Commission - TAC).
Please take care of each other on the road this winter.
Written by Hayden Moore and Arleah Hunt from 10B and Nathanael Poljak (Secondary School Nurse)
Senior Sub School
High Achiever Profile
Courtney Jones
Achievements: Successful completion of Year 11 VCE with the goal to complete Senior VCAL 2018.
Progress Reports GPA of 4.0 – perfect score
Currently enrolled in Hospitality Cert III at Tabcorp Park with part time paid work.
2019 Goal: Hoping to increase qualifications to work with animals or further Hospitality opportunities.
Tips: Keep career options open by studying hard in whichever course you do. Be your best in all aspects of education and employment.
Surround yourself with supportive and positive people.
Amielia Wall
Achievements: Excellent Year 11 results in 2017 with a 45 Study Score in Unit 3&4 Psychology. Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholarship recipient.
Best Subjects: Currently studying in the Psychology extension program at Melbourne Uni. Also enjoying Literature and Music
2018 Goal: 37 Study Score in each Year 12 subject.
2019 Goal: Study at Melbourne Uni to become a Child Psychologist
Study Tips: Engage and be in the moment during class. Revision is much easier when you have understood the class lesson.
Molly Hayes
Achievements: Excellent Year 11 results in 2017 with an Outstanding Unit 3&4 Study Score in Psychology
Best Subjects: Literature and Legal studies
2018 Goal: 85+ ATAR with 35+ Study Scores in all subjects
2019 Goal: Bachelor of Arts at Melbourne Uni majoring in International studies
Molly is an enthusiastic member of the Year 12 morning gym club, maintaining healthy mind healthy body.
Study Tips: Ensure you maintain a positive approach to your studies, including a growth mindset, by prioritising study while keeping physically and socially active.
ACU Year 12 revision Workshops
