School News

WANGANUI PARK S.C. HALL OF FAME

WHO WILL BE NEXT?

The Wanganui Park Secondary College “Hall of Fame” was initiated in 2008 to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of individuals who have previously been associated with the school.

Since that time, fourteen high achieving ex-students have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Each one has gone on to succeed in their chosen area of expertise, including the Arts, Academic Fields, Sport and Community Service. In 2015, the past students inducted were Deanne Thompson (Academic), Claire Sterling (Arts) and Shannon Byrnes (Sport). Previous inductees were:

2008: Sharon Orrman-Rossiter, Brett Lancaster, Adam Thompson, Gino Somers

2009: Nicole Buck (Pettigrew), Wilfred Poole, Wade Bennett

2011: Peter Gibbs, Matthew Gardiner

2013: Wendy Lovell, Meg Sterling

Students at the school walk past the photographs and stories of previous Hall of Fame inductees each time they enter the front school entrance.  The students photographed were asked what the Hall of Fame meant to them.  Brenton and Jansyn replied, “These images and words provide us with local people that we can look to for inspiration”.  Aidan and Claire commented, “The photos provide motivation to strive to reach your goals and aspirations, never giving up on your dreams.” Tash thought that, “The images are a reminder that people from public country schools can do great things”.  Hafza noted the variety of expertise on display, stating, “There are great sporting achievements, success as doctors, musicians and those that have given back to the community.  This inspires me to achieve my best”.

The school inducts ex-students on a biennial basis, and 2017 marks the time to once again call for nominations.

Nomination forms and the guidelines for the Selection Criteria are available from the College, and information can be provided to you by phoning Ken Murray on 58209900 or emailing events@wanganuipsc.vic.edu.au

Wanganui Park students look on in admiration at the photos and achievements of previous Hall of Fame inductees.

 Pictured below are Aidan Shannon, Tash Murray, Hafza Bakhiet, Claire MacGill, Jansyn O’Donoghue and Brenton O’Brien.

DO YOU HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH CARE CARD

TIME IS RUNNING OUT

If you have a current Health Care Card you may be eligible to get funding for your student/s towards their excursion fees and camps throughout 2017.

All eligible participants receive $225 per student.

This is a government incentive so no student has to miss going on an excursion or camp that the school offers.

Please come to the office with your card and complete an application before the end of June 2017.

Any queries please call Lee 58 209902

• Please note that these forms must be submitted every year as circumstances may change.

Wanganui Park SC 2018 World Challenge

Aboriginal Practice Seminar Series for 2017

Greater Shepparton Communities for Children along with the Closing the Gap collaboration are excited to hold the first seminar of the Aboriginal Practice Seminar Series for 2017. The evening will be facilitated by Aunty Esme Bamblett from the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association.

This training is relevant to anyone working with families and children in Greater Shepparton. The evening will provide participants with knowledge, strategies and resources relating to the engagement of Koorie children and their families.

KOORIE INCLUSIVE TRAINING

Thursday 27th July

4 – 7pm

McIntosh Centre - Shepparton

Please find attached the flyer - registration for the FREE training is via EVENTBRITE.

For further information please contact Maryanne Stivactas (Community Engagement Officer Communities for Children) CatholicCare Sandhurst PO Box 444 SHEPPARTON 3632 or P: (03) 5820 0437

Students with Asthma

In future, students who have asthma and are attending a camp or excursion are required to provide their own spacers. Thank you.