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SECONDARYC O L L E G E

DATE: FRIDAY 5TH APRIL 2019

We value: Achievement, Respect, Commitment, Community

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Principal Team Report

Deb Gentle Rob MonkAshti Mullen Rebecca Williams

ACTIVE APRILOn Monday 1st April we launched Active April as the theme this month. VCAL students are very active organising lunchtime activities for students during this week.

Tuesday 2nd April was a very active day with our House Athletics Carnival. Gordon was the victorious house, championship results are listed in this issue.

COLLEGE COUNCILOn 14th March we welcomed new College Council representatives:

• Parents: Denise Palmer and Rebecca Ferguson.

• Staff: Amy Forbes

• Students: Georgia Clayton and Braden Lewis

The 2019 office bearers are:

• President: Annemarie McCabe

• Vice President: Jaime Awty

• Treasurer: Keryn Cunningham

Congratulations and thank you for committing your time and energy to ensuring another productive 12 months for DSC.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEEAdditionally a Fundraising Committee has been formed to both oversee fundraising events and create fundraising opportunities for the college. Parents, students and community members are encouraged to join. Please contact JosieO’Connorifyouareinterested.

RELAY FOR LIFE & SHAVE FOR A CURERelay for Life and Shave for a Cure have been important community events with our VCAL students again leading the way. The Relay for Life team walked/ran overnight in Korumburra and raised $1,500.00. Then having their precious locks cut off were teachers Karly Goss and Sarah Longden, with Kevin Thorpe having his hair dyed an electric blue. Then students James Runge-Hill, Jesse Kelly, Wil Trewin, Jaryd Kelly, Scott Simpson-Brewer, Caiden Deppeler and Brooke Pearson. A small sacrifice which has raised $2,500.00 for a very important cause.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLYThe Student Leadership Assembly was held on 18th March in the Lyn Kelley Stadium. It was a pleasure to welcome our guest speaker, Amellia Formby. Amellia graduated from Drouin Secondary College in 1998 and as a talented art student, she went on to study Visual Arts. Since then the Formby family have donated an annual creative arts award at Year 12 named in her honour.

For several years Amellia worked at the Victorian Tapestry Workshop alongside some ofAustralia’sleadingartistsintheconstructionoftapestries.

When Amellia decided she needed a career change she went back university to study zoology and then to the University of Western Australia where she studied migratory shorebirds.

Amellia is specialising in the migratory flight path of our shore birds and has realised the importance of conserving the environments the birds need when crossing the world from Siberia to Australia and back again.

Not content to just observe birds, Amellia decided to learn to fly herself. She now has her pilot license and has built a microlight aircraft, which she is flying around Australia to promoteher“WingThreads”project.

Amellia’smessageforourstudentsis:“Youcan’ttellwherelife and work will lead you. There is so much that is unknown about the future when you are at school, but if you work hard and you are open to opportunities, you will be able to spreadyourwingsinsomeexcitingandunusualways.”

PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT MEETINGSWe finish this term with Parent/Teacher/Student Meetings. Thank you to the many parents who took the opportunity to meet with teachers. Teachers appreciate the opportunity tobuildpartnershipswithparentstosupportourstudent’slearning.

Deb Gentle Principal

“Educatingthemindwithouteducatingtheheartisnoeducationatall.”Aristotle.

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Country Bus TravelNotice to all Parents and StudentsCountry buses (this does not include in town bus services) are provided as a free service to eligible students for the sole purpose of providing transport between home and school. While transport to and from other locations may have been allowed in the past, this situation has become unmanageable and unsafe. The rules governing School Buses are clear in this regard.

Transport such as:• to the home of another student,• to after school employment,• to sporting and other social events, or• toanotherperson’shomeforthepurposeofchildminding,

are all regarded as private in nature and therefore the responsibility of the parents and students concerned.

Casual travel in the past has caused overcrowding on some buses which creates serious concerns with respect to safety. This year most buses are already running to their capacity so seating is not available.

As a result of these issues, and in accord with Department of Education and Training and Department of Infrastructure guidelines, no bus passes will be issued for any reason other than to facilitate short term emergency housing.

PLEASE NOTE: No bus pass will be issued for any other purpose.We deeply regret the inconvenience this may cause but we need to follow the guidelines set out by the Department of Education and Training as closely as possible, which are created in the best interests of safety for all students.

Maureen Hickman Transport Coordinator, Drouin Secondary College

WARRAGUL TOWN BUSWarragul town bus will not be running on the following days due to student free days at Warragul Regional College.

• Tuesday 21 May 2019• Friday 16 August 2019

College Council is seeking expressions of interest from parents and guardians who would like to join the

DSC Fundraising Committee For more information please contact the

Business Manager Josie O’Connor


Leadership AssemblySCHOOL CAPTAINSJade BakerRenee DavidsonMaddi ShawScott Simpson-Brewer

HOUSE CAPTAINS & VICE CAPTAINSDennisThalia Mitchell - CaptainMolly Campbell - CaptainRuby Kelly - Vice CaptainTyanna Burns-Um - Vice Captain

GordonJack McConville - CaptainAnita Chapman - CaptainDeegan Swallow - Vice CaptainFelicity Williamson - Vice Captain

PatersonTyson Murray - CaptainChloe Kirkman - CaptainKate Rinehart - Vice Captain

LawsonLasaro Tuimateo - CaptainMatt Kouris - CaptainCaitlyn Warriner - Vice CaptainCharlotte Foenander - Vice Captain

ARTS CAPTAINSMusicCasey Kurrle

Choir Phoebe Allgood

DanceJasmine BalinskyAimee Simpson

SCHOOL COUNCILBraden Lewis

Georgia Clayton

SRCYear 12Jade Baker

Renee DavidsonScott Simpson-BrewerMaddi Shaw

Year 11Ruby KellyBilly Andrews

Year 10Shae HogbenZarkara SmithAlayna Kennedy

Year 9Xavier Kuhnell-PayEllie MooreChloe Oakes

Year 8Ayden NarayanKieran WilliamsCharlotte Smithett

Year 7Harry BrownMax Kelly

CLASS LEADERS7A - Kaden Gregg Harry Brown

7B - Sarah Martin Kyanna Wilkins

7C - Chloe Monroe Deane Thexton

7D - Sophie Crichton-Gadsden Sam Wells

7E - Max Kelly Amelia Morrison

7F - Jasmine Vrankar Tameka Schroen

7G - Angel Leeman

7H - Lily Taranto

7I - Bella Cerritelli

7J - Jack Cooper

8A - David Forbes

8B - Jordyn Edwards

8C - Riley Fowler

8D - Tarryn Stephens

8E - Isabella McEwan

8F - Charlotte Smithett

8G - Kieran Williams

8H - Rory Byrne

9A - Kenz Colvin

9B - Ethan Swan

9C - Kyle Kruizinga

9D - Annabelle Ennis-Wert

9E - Ellie Moore

9F - Sophie Ridler

9G - Hannah Swetman

9H - Xavier Kuhnell-Pay

10A - Jacqui Croucher

10B - Shae Hogben

10C - Alayna Kennedy Sine Salt

10D - Zac Chernishov

10E - Shania Lewis

10F - Xavier LaFrantz

10G - Deklan McLachlan


LEADERSHIP @ DSC 2019As 2019 begins, students at Drouin Secondary College have been elected to leadership positions to improve their personal development and allow them to have a voice in their local community. These leadership positions include Student Representative Councillors (SRC), Learning Group Captains, College Council Representatives, House Captains and School Captains.

Senior school leaders attended a GRIP Leadership conference in Melbourne on the 12th March to gain connections with students from other schools around Victoria in similar leadership positions. The event allowedourcollege’sleaderstothinkofstrategiesforimplementing their ideas in their local community as well asdifferentcharitiesandsignificantissuesintoday’ssociety that they would like to raise awareness for or potentially fundraise.

We learned that leadership is about people, not position orpower,unpackingthequestion“whoshouldastudentleaderfocuson?”andconsideredself,student

leaders, school community and society. As well as the characteristics of good student leaders; having confidence with humility, being others focused, being reliable, and showing empathy.

We have already used some of these skills in the leadership of the DSC Student Representative Council (SRC). The SRC has been hard at work discussing ways that leaders can support the local community through fundraisers and educating their peers about issues such as climate change and promoting diversity, as well as providinga‘StudentVoice’formoreimmediateissueswhich impact upon our education at DSC.

Early next term, we as student leaders will be involved in the Drouin ANZAC Day service, and speaking about ‘WhatANZACDaymeanstous.”Welookforwardtosupporting our community at events such ANZAC Day while also representing our college in a positive light.

Georgia Clayton

Congratulations...Xavier Swetman

Well done to Xavier Swetman in Year 11 for representing the Drouin Secondary College Leos at the recent Leo of the Year competition at Vermont Secondary College. Xavier presented a five minute speech on a topic of his choice to a panel of Lions members. He also needed to answer questions related to the history of Leos in Victoria. Xavier was awarded equal first, but on count back the title was awarded to the other student from another Leo group. Xavier was awarded the Best Speech for the competition. Well done Xavier, a top effort.

Gita Walker DSC Leos coordinator


House Athletics

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSGirls Points Boys Points

Junior 1 Jessica Hickford (GOR) 57 1 Noah LaFrantz (PAT) 55

2 Taylah Clark (GOR) 50 2 Brock Walsh (GOR) 51

3 Olivia Jones (GOR) 43 3 Rory Byrne (GOR)

Intermediate 1 Tamsyn Pearson (DEN) 59 1 Trent Fritzlaff (PAT) 60

2 Jasmine Dunn (GOR) 46 2 Corey Heagney (LAW) 56

3 Mackenzie Fort 44 3 Toby Talbot (PAT) 53

Senior 1 Maddi Shaw (PAT) 60 1 Jai Newcombe (GOR) 54

2 Kate Rinehart (PAT) 54 2 Fletcher Robertson-Edgar (DEN) 46.6

3 Raine McCalister (PAT) 51 3 Brayden Ridler (DEN) 46.5

Gordon have taken out the House Athletics Championship. The first time since 2006!

The weather for the day was perfect for competing in both track and field events!

The day was all about participation and having a go! A massive thank-you to all the students and staff who supported their houses and participated in all aspects of the day. Also a massive thank-you to the staff behind the scenes who were at school super early in the morning to help line the tracks and set up flags, speakers, marquees etc.

Bernie Walsh, Sport Coordinator.

HOUSE POINTS1. GORDON 18802. LAWSON 15993. PATERSON 15524. DENNIS 1521


CAREERS & PATHWAYS NEWS...HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE DSC CAREERS WEBSITE? www.drouinsccareers.com

There is so much careers information in this site for both students and parents. We encourage parents to take the time and explore the site as research indicates that parents arethesinglegreatestinfluenceontheirchild’seducationand career decisions.

In the Parents section you can find information about:

• Helping your Teen with Career planning

• Career Conversations

• VET Vocation Education and Training

• And lots of other useful links to help support your child with their career development

Step on Campus Tours at Deakin Uni DeakinUniversity’sSteponCampustoursarerunningagainin the Term 1 school holidays. Tours go for 45-minutes and are running from 10th to the 16th April across Melbourne, Warrnambool and both Geelong campuses. For more information please visit: https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/step-on-campus

Inside Monash Seminars Running from March to August 2019. Spend 90 minutes with an academic, a current and a past student and discoverwhatit’sreallyliketostudyatMonash.Toviewthedates visit: https://www.monash.edu/inside-monash

TIS Tertiary Information Session - 15th May All Year 12 VCE students will be attending the TIS Event on 15th May. The TIS information session will provide our students with the opportunity to talk directly with Universities and other tertiary education providers about future educational pathways.All students have permission forms, please return ASAP.

STEM SISTERS Launch TheSTEMSisters–‘Ifyoucan’tseeit,youcan’tbeit’ProjectisaprogramforYear10girlsfromschoolsacross the Baw Baw and Latrobe region to participate in a program based around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) in 2019.

The aim of the project is to increase the awareness of young women to opportunities that exist now and into the future in the STEM areas.

DSC have four young ladies participating in the program this year and over the course of a school year and include a range of activities. Last Wednesday they attended the launch of the program where they learned more about the project and met some of the ambassadors of the project.

One of our students commented,“Iam really excited about the program and looking forward to participating in theactivitiesandmeetingtheSTEMambassadors”.


https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/step-on-campus

https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/step-on-campus

https://www.monash.edu/inside-monash

Wings of JoyOn Monday 25th March 2019, 11 students and3staffmembersattendedthe“WindsofJoy”sailingexcursionatMelbourneDocklands. The Drouin Secondary College students caught the train to the city and arrived at Southern Cross Station at 10:30am.

Upon arrival everyone used the facilities at the food court above the station. After about half an hour they decided to head off to Docklands by tram. From Docklands everyone had great views of the famous Marvel Stadium. As the previous school group sailed in and began disembarking, the Drouin Secondary students waited patiently for their turn. Before it was time to board the boat one of the sea captains (Craig) told us the story of the boat that was previously named‘NinetySeven’andnowknownas‘ICan’.Theamazing‘ICan’boatthatwontheSydney to Hobart race is one of the smallest boats to sail in the race.

Some of the other activities the DSC students achieved were steering the I Can, also most of the DSC students had their eyes piercing through the waters trying to find animals and luckily enough they found some such as a seal, jelly fish and other types of fish.

After sailing DSC thanked The Sailors with Disabilities crew for volunteering their time. Shortly after they went back to the Southern Cross Station to eat some lunch (P.S. I think Hungry Jacks and Starbucks were the crowd favourites).

Shortly after resting we caught the train home. The students who were lucky enough to participate would like to thank Mrs Stewart, Leigh Simpson and Mrs Todaro who were the lovely DSC staff members, who took them on this amazing experience, for some it was a once in a life time opportunity.

Banjo Lott-Stephens

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8HOL Wilson's Prom CampThe students from Year 8 Hands on Learning had a fantasticthreedaysatWilson’sPromontory.Thecampwastheculminationoftheterm’slearningaboutOutdoorEducation skills, learning how to pack a bushwalking pack, pitch a tent, cook on a trangia and practice Minimal Impact strategies. All the students thoroughly enjoyed the experience walking over the sand dunes at the Big Drift at the entrance to the Prom, then walking with full packs from Picnic Bay to Tidal River and finally having a surfing lesson at Norman Bay. For many students, this was the opportunity to try many firsts and realise their abilities are much more than they first envisaged.A special thank you to the Nayook Outdoor Centre staff of Alex and Jess and DSC staff of Jayde Werner-Duffield, Bernie Walsh and Adam Fisher. A great end to the term and a wonderful team. Well done 8HOL.

Gita Walker 8HOL Themes Teacher


DOVE Deliver to the CommunityRecently three DSC DOVE Cambodia students from the 2018 program returned to the Drouin and District Community Bank presentation evening to deliver their reflections on the DOVE 2018 program. Jade Baker, Molly Campbell and Lasaro Tuimateo spoke to a local audience about how the program had changed their perceptions for the better on life and overseas volunteering. A fantastic example of community spirit and commitment to the cause. The audience and the Drouin and District Community Bank were very appreciative of their efforts. Well done.

Gita Walker DOVE Cambodia Coordinator 2018


VCAL HAPPENINGSOver the last month the Year 11 and 12 VCAL students have been working extremely hard to raise money and awareness for two extremely worthy causes - the Cancer Council and the Leukaemia Foundation.

RELAY FOR LIFEOn Saturday 16th March, 44 Year 11 VCAL students and 20 staff headed to Korumburra Recreation Reserve for the annual Relay for Life to raise vital funds for cancer patients.The event brings communities together to celebrate survivors and recognise the unsung heroes - their carers. They honour thosewe’velostduringacandlelightceremony,andwecontinue to raise funds to support people affected by cancer and fund research and prevention programs. Two student teams and one staff team ran laps of oval for 18 hours, with the staff team winning the overall lap count on a count back.Students also raised funds in the lead up to their Relay for Life event, making $1500 to donate to the Cancer Council.


SHAVE FOR A CUREOn Thursday 21st March, seven students and three staff members shaved, cut and coloured their hair for Shave for a Cure. We had members of the local community, Hill Top Hair & Beauty (who donated their time for the shaves/cuts/colours), the local newspaper and radio, staff and students all turn out for an amazing day raising funds for blood cancer research. The Downtowner in Warragul surprised us with a $1000 donation on the day as well!

Although research is improving survival, blood cancer claims more lives than breast cancer and melanoma and sadly an Australian loses their life to blood cancer every two hours.

ByraisingmoneythroughtheWorld’sGreatest Shave, we have made a difference by giving families facing blood cancer the emotional and practical support they need. Students organised BBQs, bake sales, ice cream sales, hot cross buns and more to raise over $2500 on the day. The team of students and staff, along with 20 others shavers have raised over $40,000 for The Leukaemia Foundation.


Music NewsVCE MUSICIANS PERFORMANCE AT THE GREATEST SHAVEOn Thursday 21st March a group of VCE musical spectaculars supported The Greatest Shave by playing background music. These students included Casey Kurrle (Music Captain), Harry Booth, Chloe Kirkman, Chloe Smart, Zoe Wright, Kalen Wittmer Li, Ashlea Murdica, Sophie McCabe, Rhiannon Marriott, Tahliah Brooker, Mikayla Hallam, Tahlia Bristow-Robinson and Owen Carrison.

They worked very hard in class preparing for this ‘gig’andreallyenjoyedsupportingtheirteachersand fellow students on the day. We look forward to many more such performances!

CHOIR NEWSTerm One has seen a strong start to the choral program. The choir represents the College at key events, and will be heading out to an eisteddfod later this year. The choir is run by Ms Yolette Stewart and Mrs Natalia Gunning. Students learn about breath control, the use of the voice across head and chest voice ranges, they learn to sing in harmony parts and they learn about using their singing talents for connecting with community. The choir has to date led anthem singing at the school assemblies and performed solo there as well. Singing in choirs is known to have both aesthetic and therapeutic effects and is a great way to improve singing skills for free and in an ensemble. Currently the choir rehearses on Wednesday lunchtimes in S21 and we are still accepting recruits. Please contact Mrs Gunning our Instrumental Coordinator or Ms Stewart if you are interested in joining.

Yolette Stewart

MUSIC NEWS

VCE Musicians Performance at the Greatest Shave

On Thursday 21st March a group of VCE musical spectaculars supported The Greatest Shave by playing background music. These students included Casey Kurrle (Music Captain), Harry Booth, Chloe Kirkman, Chloe Smart, Zoe Wright, Kalen Wittmer Li, Ashlea Murdica, Sophie McCabe, Rhiannon Marriott, Tahliah Brooker, Mikayla Hallam, Tahlia Bristow‐Robinson and Owen Carrison.

They worked very hard in class preparing for this ‘gig’ and really enjoyed supporting their teachers and fellow students on the day. We look forward to many more such performances!

Choir News

Term One has seen a strong start to the choral program. The choir represents the College at key events, and will be heading out to an eisteddfod later this year. The choir is run by Ms Yolette Stewart and Mrs Natalia Gunning. Students learn about breath control, the use of the voice across head and chest voice ranges, they learn to sing in harmony parts and they learn about using their singing talents for connecting with community. The choir has to date led anthem singing at the school assemblies and performed solo there as well. Singing in choirs in known to have both aesthetic and therapeutic effects and is a great way to improve singing skills for free and in an ensemble. Currently the choir rehearses on Wednesday lunchtimes in S21 and we are still accepting recruits. Please contact Mrs Gunning our Instrumental Coordinator or Ms Stewart if you are interested in joining.

Yolette Stewart

MUSIC NEWS


On Thursday 21st March a group of VCE musical spectaculars supported The Greatest Shave by playing background music. These students included Casey Kurrle (Music Captain), Harry Booth, Chloe Kirkman, Chloe Smart, Zoe Wright, Kalen Wittmer Li, Ashlea Murdica, Sophie McCabe, Rhiannon Marriott, Tahliah Brooker, Mikayla Hallam, Tahlia Bristow‐Robinson and Owen Carrison.

They worked very hard in class preparing for this ‘gig’ and really enjoyed supporting their teachers and fellow students on the day. We look forward to many more such performances!

Choir News

Term One has seen a strong start to the choral program. The choir represents the College at key events, and will be heading out to an eisteddfod later this year. The choir is run by Ms Yolette Stewart and Mrs Natalia Gunning. Students learn about breath control, the use of the voice across head and chest voice ranges, they learn to sing in harmony parts and they learn about using their singing talents for connecting with community. The choir has to date led anthem singing at the school assemblies and performed solo there as well. Singing in choirs in known to have both aesthetic and therapeutic effects and is a great way to improve singing skills for free and in an ensemble. Currently the choir rehearses on Wednesday lunchtimes in S21 and we are still accepting recruits. Please contact Mrs Gunning our Instrumental Coordinator or Ms Stewart if you are interested in joining.

Yolette Stewart

MUSIC NEWS


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MUSIC NEWS VCE Musicians Performance at the Greatest Shave On Thursday 21st March a group of VCE musical spectaculars supported The Greatest Shave by playing background

music. These students included Casey Kurrle (Music Captain), Harry Booth, Chloe Kirkman, Chloe Smart, Zoe Wright,

Kalen Wittmer Li, Ashlea Murdica, Sophie McCabe, Rhiannon Marriott, Tahliah Brooker, Mikayla Hallam, Tahlia

Bristow‐Robinson and Owen Carrison. They worked very hard in class preparing for this ‘gig’ and really enjoyed supporting their teachers and fellow students

on the day. We look forward to many more such performances!

Choir News Term One has seen a strong start to the choral program. The choir represents the College at key events, and will be

heading out to an eisteddfod later this year. The choir is run by Ms Yolette Stewart and Mrs Natalia Gunning. Students

learn about breath control, the use of the voice across head and chest voice ranges, they learn to sing in harmony

parts and they learn about using their singing talents for connecting with community. The choir has to date led anthem

singing at the school assemblies and performed solo there as well. Singing in choirs in known to have both aesthetic

and therapeutic effects and is a great way to improve singing skills for free and in an ensemble. Currently the choir

rehearses on Wednesday lunchtimes in S21 and we are still accepting recruits. Please contact Mrs Gunning our

Instrumental Coordinator or Ms Stewart if you are interested in joining. Yolette Stewart



WHY DO OUR TREES MATTER?The Friends of Drouin's Trees is a volunteer group dedicated to saving the remnant large indigenous tree, avenue trees both native and exotic, pockets of bushland and the trees of significance in our peri urban setting. These make our town such a beautiful and special one.

For some time there has been concern at the health of the large trees along Main South Road outside the school. They are Angophoras, often called rusty gums due to the colour of the bark at certain times of the year. They were planted under the supervision of the then Buln Buln Shire Parks and Gardens Superintendent, Leo Beoeyen in the 1950s and 1960s as an avenue of welcome at the southern entrance to Drouin. They were planted to enhance the remnant eucalypts already by the roadside.

These trees are recorded on the Significant Tree Register adopted by Baw Baw Shire, which was compiled by the Friends group. There are some 79 angophoras along the 1 kilometre from Weebar Rd to the entrance to Drouin. They are very sculptural trees. Their summer flowers attract nectar-feeding birds as part of their key role in the food cycle for our feathered friends. And everyone agrees that they are a striking entry point to our town.

Whilst they add so much value to the school, there is a problem. Drouin Secondary College has grown exponentially. Parking for staff, parents and students has become a significant issue. Staff must be able to park close to their place of work and parents need a safe place to wait for their children, especially after school.

TheFriend’sgroup,theSchoolCouncilandtheBawBaw Shire are trying to alert the school community to the detrimental effects that parking beneath the trees is causing. Compaction of the soil around the roots is leading to stress on the trees, their reduced health and ultimately death if not addressed. It would be such a loss to all the Drouin community, if this situation is not remedied.

This is the reason council mulched and kerbed over the summer school holidays, to protect the most endangered trees. We acknowledge this may have led to some inconvenience to parents and staff. But knowing the consequences for the trees, we are confident that the school community will join together to find a solution for all the trees at risk.

Studies have shown that trees in a school environment are such a benefit in terms of wellbeing and positive learning outcomes. This is in addition to the known benefits of shade by decreasing the ambient temperature by as much as 8 degrees. Trees also provide carbon absorption, water filtration, noise reduction, they filter pollutants and add beauty to the environment. They soften the hard lines of concrete and bitumen, motivate people to get outdoors and walk among them, slow traffic, provide habitat for birds and small mammals like sugar gliders and prevent erosion. Over 100 species of birds have been recorded in our town because of the amazing trees we have. This is why the Angophoras are so important to the community.

We are asking all members of the school community to assist with ideas that will resolve the dilemma so that all involved parties are satisfied with the outcome and our special trees are protected.

Jenny Date for Friends of Drouin's Trees.

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: @DrouinsTrees

Web: drouinstrees.blogspot.com.au



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VCE Homework Help Senior Study Centre

Mondays after school Year 11 & 12 Maths Methods

Year 12 Further Maths

Thursdays lunch Year 12 Health & Human Development

All other VCE subjects as per teacher availability

Just want to do homework in a quiet, friendly place?

Homework ClubTuesday, Wednesday

and Thursdayat 3.45 to 4.45 in E3

(Students must stay until at least 4.30pm)

Supervised by tutors and teachers to

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FROM THE Food Studies Kitchens...Thanks to everyone who has contributed lemons, limes and alltheothergoodiesyou’vegotgrowingathome.Weloveusing local, fresh produce and teaching students how this is contributing to a sustainable future for us all.

InYear7,we’verecentlybeenlookingatfoodselectionmodels including the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Healthy Eating Pyramid. These models show the proportions and types of foods we should be choosing everyday. Unfortunately children aged between 2-18 are averaging only 1.8 serves of vegetables per day, and many do not choose to eat at school at all! Many studies have shown poor diet is linked to negative mental health including greater risk of depression and anxiety, as well as negatively impacting memory and learning.

The Healthy Eating Advisory Service website is a great resource with tips and tricks for making great school lunches,aswellasa‘Pick’n’Mix1-6’quickguidetochoosing foods from each food group.

Trying to include as many fresh and healthy options in ourDSCstudents’dietsaspossiblewillleadtonotonlyimproved mood, but better concentration and learning outcomes as a result.

Talk to us if you need other healthy homemade recipe ideas forlunchboxes.We’realwayshappytohelp!

FRESH FRUIT• Apple• Banana • Mandarin• Orange quarters • Passionfruit halves (with spoon)• Watermelon, honeydew, rockmelon chunks• Pineapple chunks • Grapes• Plums • Nectarines, peaches, Apricots• Strawberries • Cherries • Kiwifruit halves (with spoon) • Pear

MIXED FRUIT• Fruit salad• Fruit kebabs

DRIED FRUIT• Dried fruit, nut, popcorn mixes*

TINNED FRUIT/SNACKPACKS/CUPS• In natural juice (not syrup)

FRUIT MILK, YOGHURTAND CHEESE

GRAIN ANDCEREAL FOODVEGETABLES MEAT OR MEAT

ALTERNATIVE

• Milk• Calcium-enriched soy and other plant-based milks• Yoghurt (frozen overnight)• Custard

Tip:• Freeze the night before to keep cool during the day

• Cheese cubes, sticks or slices • Cottage or ricotta cheese• Cream cheese• Tatziki dip

Can serve with either:• Fruit• Wholegrain cereal, low in sugar• Vegetable sticks• Rice and corn cakes• Wholegrain wheat crackers

MAINS• Wraps• Sandwiches• Rolls• Toasted sandwiches

Tip: Use breads such aswholemeal, multigrain, rye,sourdough, pita, flat, corn,mountain, lavash, whitefibre-enriched, soy andlinseed, herb, naan, bagels,foccacias, fruit bread andEnglish muffins.

• Pasta dishes• Rice, quinoa or cous cous dishes• Noodle dishes• Sushi

SAVORY BAKED ITEMS- Homemade pizzas- Wholemeal savoury muffins or scones (e.g. ham, cheese and corn muffins)- Vegetable based muffins- Pasta or noodle bake

SWEET BAKED ITEMS• Fruit loaf• Wholemeal fruit based muffins

SNACKS• High fibre, low sugar cereal (e.g. muesli)• English muffins• Crackers• Crispreads• Rice cakes• Corn thins • Wholemeal scones• Pikelets• Crumpets• Hot cross buns (no icing)

• Take a water bottle (for refilling throughout the day)

Tip:• Freeze overnight to keep foods cool in lunchboxes

Sweet and savoury snack foods (e.g. muesli/fruit/nut bars, biscuits, crisps, cakes, muffins, slices) should be limited in lunchboxes. They can lead to excess energy intake if consumed in large amounts.

Sugar sweetened drinks and confectionery should not beprovided in lunchboxes. They can lead to excess energy intake and tooth decay.

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FRESH CRUNCHY VEGIES• Corn cobs• Carrot sticks• Capsicum sticks• Green beans• Cucumber sticks• Celery sticks• Snow peas• Tomatoes (e.g. cherry and Roma tomatoes)• Mushroom pieces

Can serve with either: • Hommus• Tomato salsa• Tatziki • Beetroot dip• Natural yoghurt

SALADS• Coleslaw and potato salad (reduced fat dressing)• Mexican bean, tomato, lettuce and cheese salad• Pesto pasta salad*

BAKED ITEMS• Grilled or roasted vegetables• Wholemeal vegetable muffins or scones• Vegetable slice (with grated zucchini and carrot) • Popcorn

SOUP (In small thermos)• Pumpkin soup• Potato and leak soup• Chicken and corn soup

• Tinned tuna or salmon in springwater• Lean roast or grilled meats (e.g. beef, chicken, kangaroo)• Falafel balls• Lean meat or chicken patties• Tinned tuna or salmon patties • Lentil patties• Lean deli meats (e.g. ham, silverside, chicken) • Boiled eggs • Baked beans (canned)• Tofu cubes• Hommus dip• Lean meat or chicken kebab sticks• Peanut butter*

Can serve with: • Wholegrain sandwich, roll, pita or wrap bread with salad • Rice and corn cakes• Wholegrain wheat crackers• Side salad • Vegetable frittata • Skinless chicken drumsticks• Savoury muffins or scones (e.g. lean ham, cheese and shallots)• Homemade pizzas with lean roast or deli meats and vegetables

Can serve with: • Side salad• Steamed or roasted vegetables

For more information about healthy eating and for many tasty recipes, visit the the Healthy Eating Advisory Service: http://heas.health.vic.gov.au/

FOR A HEALTHY LUNCHBOX SOMETHING FROM EACH GROUP 1-6!

*Check your school’s policy regarding the use of nuts and products containing nuts.


https://heas.health.vic.gov.au/schools/healthy-lunchboxes

Reading Before SleepMajor benefits of reading before sleep include reducing stress, having a better day and improving recall.Less stress: Getting involved in a great story or interesting factual material helps distract you from stresses in everyday life.

More sleep: Getting enough sleep is crucial for being able to function well during the day. A routine of bedtime readingsignalstothebodythatit’stimetorelaxandgoto sleep. Avoid screen time as the bright light suppresses melatoninandsignalstothebrainthatit’stimetobeawake.

Better memory: Scientific research has repeatedly shown that going to sleep after reading helps consolidate new information. The brainwave activity that occurs during sleep helps improve recall.

What will you choose to read?

Sources:https://sciencelife.uchospitals.edu/2016/02/17/electronic-devices-kids-and-sleep-how-screen-time-keeps-them-awake/https://www.chronobiology.com/scientists-say-studying-before-bedtime-is-best/http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/

Drouin Secondary College is proud to be your Community College valuing Achievement, Respect, Commitment & Community

YEAR 7 2020 INFORMATION DAY & EVENING

INFORMATION DAY FOR GRADE 6 STUDENTS Thursday 2nd May 9am for 9.20am start to 3pm Students attending this day must register with their primary school

EVENING FOR PARENTS & GRADE 5/6 STUDENTS Thursday 2nd May 7.00pm

Tour the College in small groups to see classrooms, facilities & presentations about our learning programs. Speak with teachers, students & other parents.

ACCELERATED PATHWAYS PROGRAM Grade 6 students with academic aptitude and a passion for learning are invited to apply.

For more information contact Mrs Kerrie Wainwright or Dr Jessica Dunn PH 5625 1002 or visit our website: www.drouinsc.vic.edu.au


https://sciencelife.uchospitals.edu/2016/02/17/electronic-devices-kids-and-sleep-how-screen-time-keeps-them-awake/

https://sciencelife.uchospitals.edu/2016/02/17/electronic-devices-kids-and-sleep-how-screen-time-keeps-them-awake/

https://www.chronobiology.com/scientists-say-studying-before-bedtime-is-best/

https://www.chronobiology.com/scientists-say-studying-before-bedtime-is-best/

http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/

YOUR SCHOOL CAN WIN:

Visits from high profile athletes at

your school Bike education courses at your school

Get active this April with our brand new workout videos! You can also use the new Activity Timer, all available on our Active April app for iOS & Android.

JOIN IN. GET ACTIVE!PREMIER’S ACTIVE APRIL 2019

IT’S FREE & FUN FOR EVERYONEAim for 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April. Enjoy great benefits and win awesome prizes for you and your school.

REGISTER TO GET:

10 free passes at your local YMCA or access to a local government recreation facility

30% discount at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne

One 2 for 1 ticket offer for Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

10% discount at Sovereign Hill

15% discount at Sportsmart in store and online

Free experiences at participating Parks Victoria parks

15% discount for a Coasting: Stand Up Paddleboarding session

15% off Rock Up Netball Train and Youth Programs

20% discount for Netball Victoria community clinics

One 2 for 1 green fee offer at participating Golf Victoria courses

10% discount on term 2 My Golf Junior Programs

Five free group dance lessons at a participating DanceSport Victoria centre

One free Cardio Tennis trial at participating Tennis Victoria courts

One hour free tennis court hire at Melbourne Park or Albert Reserve

Entry into the draw to win tickets to 2020 Australian Open Tennis Finals*

MAJOR PARTNERS

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne. Terms and conditions for all prizes and offers apply. Visit activeapril.vic.gov.au for details. *Winners receive two tickets to either the 2020 men’s or women’s finals.

Register today – activeapril.vic.gov.auFollow us on:

Premier's Active AprilThe House Captains and I would like to get Active April absolutely flying along this year. The more people that register for our school. The more chances we have to win totally awesome prizes.

To register simply search www.activeapril.vic.gov.au and once registered you can request to join the DSC team and your House team.

For more information on how to get involved and the benefits you get for registering go to: https://www.activeapril.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/307-ParentInformationFlyer-2019.pdf

Get on board & get active with DSC this April.

Sport Rules!

Bernie Walsh Sports Co-ordinator

Register online - www.activeapril.vic.gov.au

Request to join our school team: Team ID: drouin-secondary-college

Request to join your House team for a chance to win prizes (house competition).

TEAM ID: gordon-dsc

TEAM ID: paterson-dsc

TEAM ID: lawson-dsc

TEAM ID: dennis-dsc


http://www.activeapril.vic.gov.au


https://www.activeapril.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/307-ParentInformationFlyer-2019.pdf





JOIN NOW! 12-MONTH MEMBERSHIPS

$28pw Martial Arts & Gym Karate, Judo, Adult Striking Class & Brazilian Ju Jitsu

$18pw Silver Unlimited Fitness Classes, Striking class, Gym & Yoga $8pw Bronze Gym (includes first program written by a PT free)

WEEKLY MEMBERSHIPS $38pw Gold Martial Arts, Striking Class, Gym, Fitness Classes

& Yoga $23pw Silver Fitness Classes, Striking class, Gym & Yoga $11pw Bronze Gym (includes first program written by a PT free)

CASUAL CLASSES Martial Arts Adults $16 / Children $12 / Kids 5 Card Passes $50

Gym $11 per session Fitness Classes $16 per class

Yoga $16 per class / 4 card pass $60 / 8 class pass $120 45 Main South Road Drouin - Email: [email protected]

Website: www.thedojofactory.com.au Phone: 5625 2857

Early Start Kindergarten

Are you a parent or carer of a 3 year old child?

If so, they may be eligible for up to 15 hours of free kinder

each week through the Early Start Kinder program.

Is my child eligible?

Your child is eligible if they turn three by 30 April in the year they will be attending kinder, and

• they are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, or

• your family has had contact with Child Protection (or been referred by them to Child FIRST/Orange Door).

For more information, call 5624 2541 or email [email protected]

Your child’s attendance is at 85 – 89% “Amber Take Care!” They will be missing up to 20 days each year and this will make it difficult for them to achieve

at their best level educationally.

Your child’s attendance is on or above 95% They are likely to be a “Star Performer” as well as an

excellent attendee. They will almost certainly achieve the best grades for their ability and have real opportunity in

further education and the world of work.

Your child’s attendance is 90 – 94%. “Green for go” for good attendance. They are likely to achieve grades that will give them real opportunities for

continuing their studies and their future in the world of work.

Your child’s attendance is 80-85 % “Red light - Be alert!” They are missing so much school that it will be very difficult for them to keep in touch with

lessons or schoolwork.

Your child’s attendance is below 80% “At Risk – immediate action needed!” They are missing so much time from school that it will be almost impossible

for them to keep in touch with lessons or schoolwork.

School Attendance Did you know?



West Gippsland Hockey Association provides the opportunity for men, women and children to enjoy the game of hockey in a fun & supportive environment. Join GAME ON or one of our 4 CLUBS to play in the winter competitionApril - September.

LET S PLAYHOCKEY

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All gAmes Are plAyed At BellBird pArk, lAmpArds rd, drouin.

Under 8’s & 10’s play Friday night, all other ages play satUrday From 8Am.

www.wgha.asn.auWest Gippsland Hockey Association Inc.

WGHA U8’s & U10’s FridAy NiGHt CompetitioNU8’s from 4:30pm and U10’s from 5:40pm.Boys and girls train and play on the same night.Contact: marg Austen 0438 251 448

AzteCs HoCkey ClUbtraining Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30pm Contact: sam taylor 0459 959 967

GUlls HoCkey ClUb training at st pauls Hockey Ground, Warragul U12 4:30 - 5:15, U14 5:30 - 6:30, U17 5:00 - 6:00 Contact: Andrew mock 0417 705 744

droUids HoCkey ClUbtraining thursday 5:00 - 6:00pm junior age groupsContact: Graham lyle 0437 986 064

WArriors HoCkey GroUptraining monday 4.30 - 6:00pm All age groupsContact: Annette zurrer 0488 299 333

YOUTH

WEEK

Pool Party

3 x 3 Basketball tournament

Dance WorkshopsTeen Yoga

Skate Park Comps

Dodgeball Drumming Workshops

5th - 14th April

Music event

Movie Night

MYND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

Virtual Reality Day

Make up Workshop

For more details on events please go to www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/YouthWeek2019

#bawbawyouthweekwww.facebook.com/bawbawshirecouncilSC

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to book go to www.trinitykids.com.au

WARRAGUL THUR 12TH APRIL

COLLEGE DATES

SECONDARYC O L L E G E

Contact Hours: 8.15am – 4.30pm

Ph: (03) 5625 1002

Fax: (03) 5625 1297

Email: [email protected]

WEEK 1 - TERM TWO Monday 22/04 Easter Monday Public Holiday

Tuesday 23/04 First Day of Term Two

ANZAC Day Assembly

Wednesday 24/04 Year 12 Outdoor Ed Camp

State Swimming

Thursday 25/04 ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Friday 26/04 SSVG Tennis

Year 12 Outdoor Ed Camp

WEEK 2 - TERM TWO Monday 29/04 Brainstorm Productions Years 7-9

Success Integrated Year 11-12

Year 12 English SAC after school

Tuesday 30/04 SSVWG AFL Senior & Intermediate Girls

Wednesday 01/05 SSVG Softball & Basketball

SSVWG AFL Junior Girls

Thursday 02/05 Caulfield Careers Expo - Year 11

Junior Debating

SSVWG AFL Year 7 Boys

VCE Theatre Production

Year 6 Information Day/Evening

Friday 03/05 SSVG Bowls

VCE Theatre Production

Student Free Day

Saturday 04/05 VCE Theatre Production

WEEK 3 - TERM TWO Monday 06/05 Year 9 Outdoor Ed Camp

Tuesday 07/05 Fed Uni Experience Business

Pink Stumps Day

SSVWG AFL Intermediate Girls


Wednesday 08/05 SSVWG AFL 8 Boys

Unit 1 & 3 VCE Theatre Studies Excursion


Thursday 09/05 Year 10 Macbeth Incursion

School Council

SSVWG Athletics

Friday 10/05 SSVG Volleyball

WEEK 4 - TERM TWO Sunday 12/05 Mother's Day Classic

Monday 13/05 Whole School Cross Country

Year 12 TIS

Tuesday 14/05 NAPLAN

Year 12 TIS

Wednesday 15/05 Debating Team

NAPLAN

STEM Sisters

Year 12 TIS

Thursday 16/05 NAPLAN

Friday 17/05 MUNA

NAPLAN

Year 11 Biology Excursion

Saturday 18/05 MUNA

WEEK 5 - TERM TWO Sunday 19/05 MUNA

Monday 20/05 Year 7 and 10 Immunisations

Tuesday 21/05 Fed Uni Experience Science and Psychology

WEEK 6 - TERM TWO Monday 27/05 School Photos

Thursday 30/05 Instrumental Music Concert - 7.30pm

WEEK 7 - TERM TWO Monday 03/06 Year 10/11 Exam Week Starts

Friday 07/06 Student Free Day

WEEK 8 - TERM TWO Monday 10/06 Queens Birthday - Public Holiday

Wednesday 12/06 VCE GAT Exam

WEEK 9 - TERM TWO Monday 17/06 Unit 2 & 4 Studies Commence

WEEK 10 - TERM TWO Monday 24/06 Year 10 Work Experience Starts

Friday 28/06 Final Day of Term 2 - 2.30pm Finish

2019 TERM DATES

Term 1: 30 January to 5 April 2019

Term 2: 23 April to 28 June 2019

Term 3: 15 July to 20 September 2019

Term 4: 7 October to 20 December 2019

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