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Eltham High SchoolT (03) 9430 5111 | ABSENCES: (03) 9430 5299 eltham.hs@edumail.vic.gov.auwww.elthamhs.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Class of 2016 – VCE Results

I take this opportunity to congratulate the Class of 2016 on their results. We are very proud of them and wish them all the very best with the decisions they are making about their preferred post-school pathway. 10% of students received an ATAR Rank above 90 and they need to be congratulated for their achievement. Whilst this is fantastic, we should not lose sight of all the students who consistently worked very hard to achieve their personal best. All of these students need to be congratulated for their resilience, their positive attitude and growth mindset even in the face of adversity. Irrespective of whether they achieved an ATAR Rank well into the 90s or in the 50s, their efforts, determination and persistence must be applauded.

To avoid misunderstanding, I want to make it clear that I am not saying that achieving high academic results has no value, of course it does. We all know this. However, what I am also saying is that we need to value the qualities in our young people that allow them to achieve the very best they can. We need a paradigm shift that will allow us to measure what we value rather than only value what we are consistently forced to measure.

We are a very discerning community with the insight and intelligence to understand the difference.

Whilst an ATAR Rank itself, will serve our young people for a short time and is soon forgotten, the extraordinary qualities that I referred to above that have been displayed by a large number of our young people irrespective of the ATAR Rank they received need to be recognised. These qualities will serve them well in the 21st Century and will allow them not only to function but to thrive in a future that is unknown and uncertain.

A number of very happy students have visited the school post the results coming out and it is evident that to be in this position one must apply him/herself consistently throughout the year. A last rush of commitment to study just prior the exams will not achieve the very best results possible. These students are testament to the fact that consistent effort throughout the year is the key to achieving the very best.

I congratulate the students who received a Perfect Score 50/50 and recognise the support of their teachers. Furthermore I congratulate the students who have been awarded the VCE Baccalaureate as well as all the students that have completed their VCAL Program. I acknowledge the hard work of our teaching staff across all subjects whose primary goal was to encourage and support students to set high expectations for themselves and achieve their very best.

BrainSTEM

The BrainSTEM Innovation Challenge offers students the opportunity to work in a research environment and participate in the journey of scientific discovery side by side with their STEM Mentor. I congratulate Kinga Jaworska (Year 9, Everard House); Stephanie Kervin (Year 9, Stewart House); Paige Mihaljevic (Year 9, Stewart House and Stephanie

DATES TO REMEMBER 2016

Friday 16 December Last day of Term 4 for Year 9 Students

Monday 19 December Year 7 & 8 picnic (Alistair Knox Park) Last day of Term 4 for Year 7 and 8 Students

1 Principal’s Report3 Middle School4 Senior School4 Sport5 Musical Notes 6 Careers6 Science8 Student Services News11 Community Announcements

TERM 4 / WEEK 10Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Cashier: closed as of Friday 16 December 3:30pm

Canteen: closed on Monday 19 December

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NOVEMBER 2016

Mon 12 - Fri 16•All Year 9 students return for normal timetabled classes unless untertaking a second week of Work Experience

Fri 16•Last day of Term 4 for Year 9 Students

Mon 19•Year 7 & 8 picnic (Alistair Knox Park) •Final Year 7 and 8 assembly, 2.30pm Finish•Last day of Term 4 for Year 7 and 8 Students

JANUARY 2017

Mon 23•North of the Yarra Book Collection

Mon 30•Curriculum day•Laptop Collection

Tue 31•Curriculum day

February 2017

Wed 01•1st day back for Year 7, 11 and 12 Students

Thu 02•1st day back for Year 8, 9 and 10 Students•Year 12 Seminar Headstart - Time Managment P1•Year 7 Instrumental Music Timbre Test

Wed 08•2017 Brainstorm Show•Year 12 Pathways Education day at RMIT University•Year 7 Instrumental Trial night

Wed 15•Year 7 Watermarc excursion

Thu 16•Year 12 Seminar Headstart - Ace Your Exams P1

SCHOOL CALENDARRichards (Year 9, Andrew House) on their involvement in the BrainSTEM Challenge and for the way in which they presented their research at the Presentation Evening last Friday, 9 December, at Swinburne University. The girls worked with Dr Emma Burrows and Ms Amy Shepherd from the Florey Institute. Dr Burrows is developing novel tasks to assess executive dysfunction and attention in disorders such as ASD, ADHD and dementia. Ms Shepherd is working alongside Dr Burrows in the study of Alzheimer’s Disease using mouse touchscreens.

The research that our girls were involved in eventuated into a project which they called ‘SPEAKS’. The focus of their project was to design and develop a space where special mice could be observed for Autism type of social behaviours with the hope that these observations can support the study of how Autism manifests itself in the social behaviours of human beings.

This was an amazing project to be involved with and the girls learnt so much from each other and from their fantastic mentors. I take this opportunity to thank BrainSTEM, Swinburne University and The Florey Institute for providing such an exceptional experience for our students. We are already looking forward to the 2017 Challenge.

Early next year I will inform you of where you can view the video that our students produced, which much more clearly outlines their project.

National Volleyball Competition

Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the National Volleyball Competition. Outstanding results were achieved by our students and I wish to acknowledge their hard work and effort in prepararing for this event.

Of the 13 teams that entered, nine came home with a medal. This is a great achievement for our students, our coaches and managers and of course our school.

I was fortunate to visit the State Volleyball Centre in Dandenong last week and I can tell you that it was fantastic to see the team spirit that dominated each of our teams. Very impressive.

I want to thank our students for the way that they represented our School as well as their coaches and managers who gave up a lot of their time to support our students. I also wish to acknowledge the support of our parents. It was really great to see a number of you at the games. Finally, I congratulate and thank Greg Thomas for his continued support and leadership of the Volleyball Program. We all look forward to another exciting and successful year in 2017.

Farewells 2017

I wish to acknowledge the work of the following staff members who will be leaving Eltham High School at the end of the 2016 school Year:

• Jitske Wiersma (Technology: Fibres)

• Audrey Dean (English)

• Susan Wang (Maths)

• Nimma Sagar (Maths)

• Megan Lawler (English)

• Angela Hanley (Science)

• Jory Clark (Science)

• Mick Lyon – retiring (Technology: Wood)

• Janine Orton – retiring (Food Technology Assistant)

• Liz Deacon (Canteen)- retiring (Canteen Assistant)

I thank all of them for their contribution to the education of our young people and wish them all the very best in their new positions or in the retirement.

The following Staff are going on an extended period of leave and I wish them well throughout 2017.

• Seamus Robertson (Humanities)

• Jeremy Taylor (English/Languages)

• Ida Sakkal (English)

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In the first edition of the Community Newsletter for 2017 I will be welcoming back a number of members of staff, as well as welcoming a number of new staff into our learning community.

Season’s Greetings

Since this is the last edition of the Community Newsletter for 2016, I wish all members of our community a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.

I wish to thank all our students for their ongoing commitment to our School and their learning. I thank our parents for their ongoing support, and I thank the staff for their ongoing professionalism and for the care that they provide for all our students both within the academic and extra-curricular arenas.

I thank the Eltham High School Council for the work it does in supporting the various programs and initiatives that run for the benefit of our students and their learning. I also thank the members of the School Council for their ongoing support of me in my role of Principal of this amazing school and community.

Finally, I thank all members of our community for the fantastic support that you continue to provide to our school and I want to assure you that it is very much appreciated.

The 2017 School year will begin for students early February.

Teachers will return on Monday 30 January. This day and Tuesday 31 January will be student free days.

Year 7 Students and VCE Students will return on Wednesday 1 February. (Year 10 students who are undertaking an enhancement subject are expected to be in attendance on the 1 February if they have a class on this day and only during the period of the class).

The whole school will be in attendance on Thursday 2 February.

I look forward to our work together in 2017

VINCENT SICARI, Principal

MIDDLE SCHOOL Year 9 Elective Subjects, 2017

On Monday December 5 all Year 8 students were sent an email with instructions about how to access their elective subjects for 2017. Students and parents were also sent an email explaining the process to be followed for any students who believe that they need to request a change to their allocated subjects. Anyone in that position should read the document attached to that email and, if appropriate, complete the document and return it to the Middle School Office (hard copy) or email to Mr Ross McKinnon at mki@elthamhs.vic.edu.au by the date specified.

Middle School End of Year Arrangements

Year 8 Monday 12 – Friday 16 December: End of Year program

Friday 16 December: Last day of End of Year Program. All lockers to be emptied and locks to be removed.

Monday 19 December: Year 7 & 8 picnic (Alistair Knox Park) and final assembly, 2.30pm dismissal - consent required on Compass.

Year 9 Monday 12 – Friday December 16: All students return for normal timetabled classes unless untertaking a second week of Work Experience.

Friday 16 December: Last day of timetabled classes. All lockers to be emptied and locks to be removed.

All Year 9 Students are to be at school for this week following work experience unless they are completing a second week of work experience.

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ROSTER FOR NOVEMBER

Wed 14•Volunteer Needed

Thur 14•Saskia Tyas

Fri 16•Volunteer Needed

Mon 19•No Canteen

Tue 20•No Canteen

Upcoming Menu

Please see canteen specials board for the daily menu and specials.

CANTEENROSTER & MENU

School for Student Leadership 2017

Eltham High School has been offered three places for Year 9 (2017) boys at the Dinner Plains Campus of the School for Student Leadership. For further details about this nine week residential program please see the School for Student Leadership website or speak to Mr McKinnon or Mr Laurence.

Year 9 Laptops for 2017

Year 9 students who have been leasing a Dell Venue Pro laptop will need to purchase a new laptop for 2017 as the lease expires at the end of 2016. Information about purchasing a new laptop can be found on the school website.

World Challenge

Any Year 9 students interested in this four week program in Vietnam (late 2017) can see Mr Boyd for further information.

ROSS MCKINNON, Middle School Team Leader

SENIOR SCHOOL Year 12 Post ATAR Support

Any student who feels they would benefit from a discussion about their ATAR rank, course preferences etc should contact Senior School to book and appointment with Mr Pringle

ROSS PRINGLE, Careers and Pathways Coordinator

SPORT Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup

We have just had a wonderful week of competition at the Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup across three venues showcasing 505 teams from Australia and New Zealand, competing over 6 days. With 47 courts, 5000 participants and more than 130 schools there were 25,000 rallies played in 19 girls divisions and 19 boys divisions.

Eltham High School had a very successful week with 9 teams out of the 13 teams competing winning a medal.

Overall / Best school trophy

1st Heathfield (SA)= 612 points

2nd Brighton (SA)= 607 points

3rd Craigslea (QLD)= 550 points

4th Rossmoyne (WA) = 518 points

5th Mazenod (VIC) = 500 points

6th Eltham (VIC) = 479 points

7th Billanook (VIC) = 478 points

Well done to all students and a very big thank you to all coaches and managers for their support.

If your child is selected in a state or national team or has a memorable sporting achievement, please let us know so we can share the good news.

GREG THOMAS, Volleyball/Elite Sports Coordinator

Girls

U/14 Girls Div 1 = BRONZE

U/14 Girls Div 2 = BRONZE

U/15 Girls Honours = 7th

U/15 Girls Div 2 = BRONZE

U/16 Girls Honours = 7th

Open Girls Div 1 = SILVER

Boys

U/14 Boys Div 1 = 6th

U/14 Boys Div 2 = GOLD

U/15 Boys Div 1 = BRONZE

U/15 Boys Div 2 = BRONZE

U/15 Boys Div 3 = SILVER

U/16 Boys Honours = 7th

Open Boys Div 1 = GOLD

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MUSICAL NOTES

Intention 2017

In order to plan for 2017, our students who participate in the Eltham High School Instrumental Music Program are required to confirm their continuation in the Music Program for 2017.

Prior to the end of the school year Eltham High School will make a commitment to employ Instrumental Music Teachers for the following year. This will be based on the confirmed enrolment of students in the Music Program, as indicated by this 2017 Intention document.

As the Eltham High School Music Program is a self-funded program, if a student withdraws from the Music Program at any time during the year, full yearly fees are payable.

You have been emailed the link asking you to please complete the Google Document and have the document completed or the form returned as soon as possible.

https://goo.gl/forms/dHZk9jCD6YV9MkLM2

If you are unable to complete this document online, a hard copy of the form has been emailed to you via the Compass Newsfeed. A copy of the 2017 Fees has also been emailed via Compass.

Copies of the form can also be collected from the General Office or by contacting Jane Nicholson on 9430 5127 or by email at nio@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Music Office.

Second Hand Instrument Register

If you are considering selling your instrument, we will be running a second hand instrument register. The second hand instrument register process is open now and will close on Wednesday 8 February, 2017. It costs $10.00 to place your instrument on the register.

Please contact Jane in the Music Office and she will arrange for the appropriate instrumental teacher to assess the instrument and advise of any repairs that need to be undertaken and its second hand value. All instruments must be serviced before they can be placed on the register. Please bring the instruments in for assessment during Term 4, 2016 along with the $10.00 registration fee.

RICK PLUMMER, Director of Music

PAST MUSIC STUDENTS OF ROSANNA GOLF LINKS 2017 marks the 60th anniversary of Rosanna Golf Links Primary School. As part of the celebrations we are forming an alumni band conducted by Aaron Vreulink. If you are currently learning a band instrument and are learning at an equivalent of Grade 3 AMEB or higher, we would love for you to join. We would require your attendance for the following:

• All day workshop on Monday 30 January from 11am-5pm

• Afterschool rehearsal on Thursday 23 February from 4pm-6pm

• Performance on Sunday 26 February (time to be confirmed).

If you are interested in joining please send the following details to rglps.bands@gmail.com:

• Name, contact number and email address

• Year you graduated from RGLPS

• Instrument you wish to perform on

Hope to hear from you!

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Extra Maths Help

When: TuesdayLocation: Room 915Time: 3.10pm – 4.00pm

Briony TurnerMaths KLA Coordinator

Homework Club - Year 7When: ThursdayLocation: Room 142Time: Lunchtime

Ashlea OatesEnglish/Integration Studies Teacher

IT Support - Year 7Get to know your surface Pro 3

When: Thursday Location: Room 140Time: Lunchtime

Luke HerringICT Leader

Smart not Scattered - Year 7A group for Year 7 students wishing to get on top of their time management, goal setting and organisation.

When: Thursday Location: Room 142Time: Lunchtime

Ashlea OatesEnglish/Integration Studies Teacher

EHS Swimming Club

When: Thursday Location: Watermarc Time: 7.00am – 8.00am

Phil Boyd

EHS Swimming Club Coordinator

EXTRACURRICULAR CLASSES & TUTORIALS

CAREERS

Year 10 Work Experience 2017: Monday 15 - Friday 19 May 2017

All students are required to organise an appropriate placement for this time, with the emphasis being on a career related interest. Students can access the required forms form the school careers website at

www.elthamhighcareers.com

or obtain them from outside the Careers office.

Please make an early start on the placement and be aware that this is a compulsory program that replaces all classes including Year 11 enhancement.

ROSS PRINGLE, Careers and Pathways Coordinator

SCIENCE BrainSTEM 3 finished on Friday with our team Steph kervin (Year 9, Stewart House), Kinga Jaworska (Year 9, Everard House), Steph Richards (Year 9, Andrew House) and Paige Mihaljevic (year 9, Stewart House) presenting their design for a multi-mouse social behaviour test to observe the conditions of Autism. To see their presentation, have a look on the school’s intranet site.

Eight other schools also presented: Scotch college had two teams entered, the first, “Scotch Blue” gave a report on “Smart Strands” impact resistant and lightweight safety equipment, made from plastic pieces that are inserted into fabrics. The plastic pieces give the fabric strength generated through friction

Their second group, “Scotch Red” looked at “Medi-air” A method of moving organs by air using drones for medical emergencies that may occur in areas not readily accessible, and constructing a light-weight container that is insulated to carry these vital parts.

The group from Melbourne High School, called MH-Beta, investigated Graphene for wireless technology. A 2D layer of carbon almost as tough as diamond, that has the property of high conductance and allows for inductive charging, enabling Graphene capacitors to store charge rather than batteries.

Camberwell Girls Grammar “Maid to help” studied a robot for people with a disability that operated via audio commands using voice recognition.

The team from St. Joseph’s College looked at the medicinal purposes of a native plant. Their task was to extract a natural antibiotic from a native plant (Emu foot) and test it against the bacterial growth. Escherichia coli and Staphlycoccus epidermis were tested using the Emu foot extract and compared to to penicillin and chloramphenicol.

“3D Stress” from Avila College measured heart rate and respiration using a sensor located on the ear. Programming an Arduino platform to use heart rate to detect the health of the patient

The Camberwell Girls Grammar team “Insight” Examined the Immune system via immune cells found on the surface of the eye which can be used to detect imbalances in hormones and the immune system. They took this a step further with contact lenses to detect these images by changing colour. Diabetes and Grave’s disease were two conditions examined, and the possibility of treating these by an eye spray were considered.

The “TicTacTile” team from Melbourne High School created a special floor tile with ridges for identification and a special walking stick with an NFC computer chip to identify where the user is and alert the user with a message.

“The High Flyers” of Vermont Secondary set out to problem solve the disorganised process of boarding aircraft, by redesigning the storage compartments, separating the storage compartment using dividers and testing their idea using models incorporating Year 9 and year 10 classes to test allocated storage compartment vs non allocated.

Robert Coventry, Science KLA Coordinator

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PARENTINFORMATION

School Term Dates

2016

TERM 4:

Starts Monday, 03 October

Finishes Monday, 19 December

(Year 7 and 8 Students)

Year 9 Students finish Friday 16 December

2017

TERM 1:

Starts Wednesday, 01 February

(Year 7, 11 and 12 Students)

Thursday, 02 February

(All Students)

DISCOUNT CALCULATOR SALES FOR VCE MATHS,

Year 10 Maths Extension and Year 10 Core Maths 2017

The Organiser and Calculator King are making the required calculator for Year 10 Maths Extension, Year 10 Core Maths, and all Year 11 and 12 VCE Maths courses available to students at a discounted price. This calculator is essential for VCE General Maths, Further Maths, Maths Methods, Specialist Maths, and Year 10 Maths Extension. It is also highly recommended for students in Year 10 Core Maths, unless they are intending to take no Maths subjects in Year 11.

Required calculator: TI-Nspire CX CAS

Cost: $209 (includes padded wallet and shipping)

Calculators may be ordered and paid online, and will be delivered to your chosen address.

Accessing the discount requires use of the school discount code. Please see further information about the offer, including ordering details, under the Community Announcements section of the this school newsletter.

BRIONY TURNER, Maths KLA Coordinator

GIVE THE GIFT OF BOOKS THIS CHRISTMAS If you are looking for a Christmas present of quality fiction go to the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s website for a list of great choices.

https://cbca.org.au

The Children’s Book Council of Australia has announced the prestigious 2016 CBCA Book of the Year Awards, recognising the depth and talent in Australian’s Children’s Literature.

RHONDA MALONE, Library Coordinator

ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING FEEDBACK: As Eltham High School continues to review and update its Assessment and Reporting Program we are seeking feedback from parents. The purpose of this feedback is to understand parental use of, and views toward, reporting across the school. It also gathers some initial data about the implementation of Common Assessment Tasks and the use of Compass Learning Tasks in semester two 2016. In 2017 the school will be reviewing its reporting structures and feedback from parents and the wider school community will be used as part of this process. We encourage all parents to complete the short survey accessible through the link below. The survey will remain active until the first week of Term 1 2017. No login is required.

Survey Link:

https://goo.gl/forms/SNKCQ6mOUn2H1YRd2

Please feel free to get in contact if you have any questions.

LOREN CLARKE, Curriculum and Data Leader

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DECEMBER 2016

Sun 04•Volleyball Australian Schools’ Cup

ELTHAM SPORTSTIMETABLE

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS

Peer Mentoring 2016

Approximately 80 students across Year 7 and Year 10 participated in the Peer Mentor ~‘Buddy’ Program this year. Trained Year 10 students were matched to a Year 7 student who generally expressed an interest in similar things. ‘Catch ups’ took place for half a period (30min) sometimes weekly but mostly on a fortnightly basis and rotating through the time table to avoid missing the same classes. The role of the Year 10 student was to provide support and encouragement to the younger student and to act as a role model. Some comments from Year 7 students who participated:

• “Great fun, really good. Ten out of ten! I had fun learning some new basketball skills. Really good to debrief. Thank you.”

• “ I enjoyed spending time with my buddy. I liked drawing with her.”

• “ I enjoyed talking about tough times and music. He was very kind.”

• “ I enjoyed having a buddy. It was a good experience.”

Towards the end of Term 4 a number of the Mentors sought further leadership experience and applied to participate in a Peer Skills Training Program. They were joined by the year 10 Student Leaders for a workshop on 16 November.

Peer Skills Training

A group of 20 year 10 students undertook a day of training designed to develop skills in being able to help and support their peers. The program covered topics including – where to begin in solving a problem, self care and communication and understanding of available resources for young people in the local area.

There will be follow up sessions for this leadership group early in term 1, 2017.

Peer Mentor Training for 2017

Approximately 50 Year 9 students responded to the request for Peer Mentors in 2017.

Group 1 (32 students) participated in a training session on November 30 and are ready to mentor a new year 7 student from the beginning of Term 1. Mentoring programs provide positive influences for younger people who may need a little extra attention or who do not have a good support system available to them. For example, a young person who is coming to EHS without any of their friends from primary school and doesn’t have an older sibling at their new school.

Group 2 will be trained early in the Term 1.

If you think that your child might benefit from having a mentor don’t hesitate to contact Junior School, Student Services or directly to Lyn Davis by email: dav@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

Likewise, if you think that your child would benefit from undertaking Peer Mentoring Training also make contact with us.

At this point we would like to thank all of the students who have given their time so willingly and with genuine care to the needs of other Eltham High students.

LYN DAVIS, Peer Mentor Coordinator

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Christmas is one of the hardest times of year for people with eating disorders and their families. The focus on food, catching up with extended family, a disrupted routine and the January focus on dieting and weight loss makes the festive season overwhelming and often upsetting. EDV provides critical services to people with eating disorders during this tricky time, and throughout the year, including the EDV Helpline, support groups and EDV Psychology.

Eating Disorders Helpline

1300 550 236 or (03) 9417 6598

http://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/our-services/the-eating-disorders-helpline

Ash’s story is one of hope and recovery. Fully recovered from Anorexia and now an inspirational speaker who helps others on their journey, she shows that it is possible to get through an eating disorder with the right support services.

Ash’s story

“I was diagnosed with Anorexia when I was 13 years old and that endured for about 10 years. During that time I had numerous hospital admissions, and I thought I would never get better. Seeing a psychologist was the most helpful thing for my recovery. It was so important in helping me to separate my illness from myself. You are in a better position to say ‘wait, that’s not me and those thoughts aren’t going to be good for me’. As a 13 year old, that’s a difficult thing to figure out!

Christmas and summer were really difficult times for me when I was unwell. Overwhelmingly so. My mum would always say that I would lose it around summer. You don’t have your routine, you’re not in school. There are also a lot of events that focus on food and drinking at the end of the year, and that’s really tough. During the holidays I would find that my family was fighting a lot because of how unwell I was.

My favourite thing to do at Christmas time now is relax! I never would have said that in the past. I used to lock myself in my room. Now I love relaxing, hanging out with my mum and dad while they are on holidays.

Now I am an EDV Helpline Volunteer, and a speaker for ‘Stories of Recovery’ and I get involved in a whole bunch of other things too. It’s such an amazing organisation.

The services that Eating Disorders Victoria provides are so important; essential. Not only in helping the person with the eating disorder, but also the education and awareness work as well. EDV’s Helpline and Support Groups are so helpful. Sometimes the most important thing is having someone to talk to who gets it.”

Financial support for text books 2017

Each year, DVCS (Diamond Valley Community Support) runs a Back To School Program aimed at assisting low income families to meet the costs of their children’s education. This Program is available to families with a Healthcare or Pension Card and living in the Banyule City Council area (excluding Eaglemont, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Macleod, Rosanna, Bellfield, Viewbank and Yallambie).

The BtS Program will start on Tuesday 8 November to Friday 16 December 2016, and then restart on Wednesday 11 January until Friday 24 February 2017. DVCS will provide eligible families with a cheque for $100 per child (with a maximum of $500 per family). The cheque will only be payable to stores selling textbooks or to a designated school.

Cheques made payable to a designated school are to be credited to the nominated child’s account and used for education purposes I.E. stationary, text books, ipads, laptops, excursions and camps, etc. It is important that the parents or guardians have the ability to nominate how the money is allocated and used for the benefit of their child.

Parents or guardians are to bring text book lists into DVCS if a cheque is required for text books.

If there are any queries please contact me on 9432 2020.

RITA BARNES, Volunteer Coordinator, DVCS

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Booklists

Dear Parents and Carers,

Student Services has a small collection of text books which we are able to loan to families for the year if you are a healthcare card holder.

We are also happy to receive donations of books that are currently on the booklist so we can share them with families in need.

Please contact Student Services at hea@elthamhs.vic.edu.au if you are a Health Care Card holder or on a Pension and need assistance in this area. We are also able to make referrals to the 20th Man in Footscray, however families will need to travel to Footscray to collect the books themselves once the referral has been made.

Street Art Program

We are currently looking for young people aged 14-19 who are engaged in graffiti culture. Sessions are run Wednesday nights in Bundoora and feature skilled street art facilitators to mentor young people, alongside Youth workers who provide participants with support. Every term works towards a legal mural in the community. This is a FREE program.

Please contact Jess Sayers to make a referral on 9457 9983 or at jessica.sayers@banyule.vic.gov.au

RSL Trust Fund Grants

The 2016-2017 Banyule RSL Trust Fund Grant are now open.

Watsonia, Greensborough and Montmorency Eltham RSL are offering grants across a range of categories for up to $20,000

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7 December.

To apply please contact Karen Molinaro for information 94579955

LOUISE HEATCOTE, Student Services Leader

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Short courses offered in: • Art and pottery • Career and business skills • Computers and gadgets • Crafts and textiles • Dance and music • Family history • Health, fitness and wellbeing • House, garden and cooking • Children’s courses • Languages and creative writing • Social events and activities

We offer a wide range of qualification and short courses at our three centres in Diamond Creek, Eltham and Panton Hill.

Qualification courses offered: • Certificate III in individual support CHC33015 • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and

Care CHC30113 • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

TAE40110 • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50113

www.livinglearningnillumbik.vic.gov.au 9433 3744 119 Cowin St, Diamond Creek 739 Main Rd, Eltham 19 Bishops Rd, Panton Hill

TERM 1, 2017 Enrol online, in person or by phone

For the latest information about our courses including how to enrol please visit our website.

Join one of our makerspaces today!

Qualification courses offered:

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community) CHC33015 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110

Registered Training Organisation No. 3989

Short courses offered in:

• Art and pottery • Career and business skills • Computers and gadgets • Crafts and textiles • Dance and music • Family history • Health, fitness and wellbeing • House, garden and cooking • Children’s courses • Languages and creative writing • Social events and activities

We offer a wide range of qualification and short courses at our three centres in Diamond Creek, Eltham and Panton Hill.

www.livinglearningnillumbik.vic.gov.au 9433 3744 119 Cowin St, Diamond Creek 739 Main Rd, Eltham 19 Bishops Rd, Panton Hill

Term 1, 2017 Enrol online, in person or by phone

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WINTER SEASON STARTS 25 FEBRUARY 2017

Are you interested in Playing Netball? Come along and join our fun and exciting club!

New season starts 25th February 2017 Join in on one of our

Under 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 or open teams!

Saturday games and Thursday training at Cnr Foote & Anderson Streets, Templestowe

Contact: panthersjuniornetballclub@gmail.com

Or phone Jo 0491 126 876

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Over five days, female, trans, and gender non-conforming youth aged 12-17 will form bands, learn instruments, write

original songs, attend workshops, watch lunchtime performances, and make friends with like-minded people.

On the sixth day, they will play their newly-written song at a showcase gig.

January 9 - 14, 2017WICK STUDIOS, Brunswick

Girls Rock! Melbourne works in partnership with The Push, Inc.

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Eltham High School

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ELHI

Tuning in to Teens

Emotionally Intelligent Parenting A six-session parenting program

for parents of adolescents aged from 10-16 years

Would you like to learn how to:

be better at talking with your teen? be better at understanding your teen? help your teen learn to manage their emotions? help to prevent behaviour problems in your teen? teach your teen to deal with conflict?

Tuning in to Teens shows you how to help your teen develop Emotional Intelligence.

Adolescents with higher Emotional Intelligence: are more aware, assertive and strong in situations of peer pressure have greater success with making friends and are more able to manage conflict

with peers are more able to cope when upset or angry have fewer mental health and substance abuse difficulties have more stable and satisfying relationships

as adults have greater career success – Emotional intelligence may be a better predictor

of academic and career success than IQ!

Where: Eltham High School 30-60 Withers Way, Eltham

When: Wednesdays 15 Feb - 22 Mar 2017 7.00 - 9.00pm

Cost: $160 / $240 couples for 6 x 2hr sessions

For all enquiries or to make a booking please call: Kate Culy - 0404 042 789 or Jodie Harris - 0412 822 858

For more information visit www.theparentingjourney.com.au

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS16

Interested in supporting the Eltham High School: Scrambled Prince Theatre Company & having beautiful juicy Premium Cherries at Christmas?

It’s easy… here’s how!!

We are currently taking order for Christmas cherries, and $5 from every box sold goes directly to helping support Eltham High School students travel and perform at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in March 2017.

$25 for a 1kg box $45 for a 2kg box

Start collecting orders from friends, family and work colleagues !

Email orders to kimhider@iprimus.com.au by 4pm Friday 9th December 2016.

An email confirmation and details for payment will be sent prior to delivery.

Pick up of cherries will be at Eltham High on Thursday 15th December (3-5pm).

If you have any further questions about this fundraising activity please contact Kim (Tess Hider’s mum) on 0416 167 594.

Free weekly aerosol art workshops on Wednesdays in Term 4

for young people aged 14-19 finishing with a legal mural.

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

For information about attending Street Art please contact Jess in Youth Services

P 94579855 | FB Jess Banyule-Youth

E Jessica.sayers@banyule.vic.gov.au