.... from the Principal
Dear Families and Staff
Our best wishes go to our WellBeing Manager Lorraine East who recently had an accident injuring her knee. .
Lorraine has been in hospital but is home now with family. She will be absent from school for a few weeks but should return to school the second or third week of term 4.
Get well soon Lorraine.
CHANGE TO THE CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER
Report Writing Day is now Thursday 28th November for staff to complete and check student reports. To be followed by Curriculum Day on Friday 29th November enabling preparation for 2020 Rollover and study of with the changed curriculum for 2020. NO STUDENTS REQUIRED AT SCHOOL EITHER DAY
The news from the Music Department
Things are really stepping up now for the biggest community event we have had here at Cheltenham Secondary College for many years. Sunday 27th October is a chance for our whole school community to come together, have a relaxing day listening to music, connecting and enjoying some great food and company.
This event is important to our school community as funds raised will go towards building a wonderful area for our students to enjoy their lunchtimes listening to music, engaging in conversation, connecting and giving them a chance to refresh, revitalise, open their creative minds and be able to get back to focus during class time.
It would be great to see everyone here at Cheltenham Secondary College get behind this special day to help to make it the success it deserves to be.
Never before have we been able to attract such huge Australian Music Industry names who are kindly donating their time to help us with this project, and we are very grateful to have this kind of support behind us.
Make sure you buy a ticket and get behind this worthy event.
2020 Marrung Education Scholarship applications are now open
Applications are now open for 2020 Marrung Education Scholarships.
Twenty Year 11 Koorie students will be awarded scholarships in 2020.
Information about the scholarships
The Marrung Education Scholarships recognise Koorie students in Year 11 and 12 who demonstrate a high potential to succeed in their chosen pathway and are planning to complete Years 11 and 12 at a Victorian government school.
Since the program was introduced in 2009, more than $1.000,000 has been awarded, supporting 207 Koorie students to achieve their educational aspirations.
Recipients of the 2019 scholarships came from 16 different government schools across all regions.
The Aunty Dot Peters Award also supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to complete Years 9 and 10 at a Victorian school. Each year, four students, targeting two girls and two boys, will receive bursaries of $5000 each ($2,500 per year over two years).
Apply now
For more information or to apply, visit Student scholarships.
Scholarships Available for Victorian Public School Students
The closi ng date for the following scholarships have been extended. The closing date for the following scholarships is now Tuesday 1 October 2019 (midnight);
· Jack Brockhoff Victorian Indigenous scholarship – Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students currently in Year 10 in Victorian government schools. Provides $1,500 per year for two years (Years 11 & 12)
· Rural & Remote Indigenous Primary scholarship - Open to nationally Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students currently in Years 1 and 2 in rural or remote Primary (or Central) schools only. Provides $1,000 per year for remaining primary school years
· Rural & Remote Indigenous Secondary scholarship - Open nationally to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students currently in Year 10 in rural or remote Secondary (or Central) schools only. Provides $2,000 per year for two years (Years 11 & 12)
Please take a look and do not hesitate to call me on 02 7814 2806 if you need any additional information or assistance.
Many thanks,
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
The Parent/Teacher/Student interviews were held last Wednesday from 12 noon till 7.00pm.
A very busy time for everyone. Thank you to families for attending and for the staff completing reports and meeting with parents. If you were unable to attend the interviews or you were not able to book an appointment with a particular teacher please contact the school on 9555 5955 or email cheltenham.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au to arrange to speak to the teacher/s.
Year 12 Practice Exams
Year 12 Practice exams will be held during the second week of the school holidays. Check the Compass calendar for more details on the exams.
Conclusion
As this is the last issue of the newsletter for the term, I’ll take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday period. If you’re fortunate enough to have some time off from work over this period, I hope you enjoy a little extra time with your family. Term 4 commences on Monday October 7th (DAY 6)
Karl Russell
Principal