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Happy Father’s Day

Pictured above are some of our prep students holding up their rocket cards in readiness for Father’s Day this coming Sunday. Also pictured inside is Year 3 student Rory Roberts purchasing a gift for his Dad at the TSPA Father’s Day Stall. A big thank you to TSPA!

31st August 2017

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

On Monday our school hosted staff from Apollo Bay P12 School and Lorne P12 School (pictured above). The purpose of the visit was to observe our school in action and observe teaching and learning practices. The staff were asked to observe and reflect on the following: What can you see that is the same as in your school? What can you see that is different from your school? What would like to know more about? What stands out to you that is interesting/exciting? What are the commonalities at Timboon with Apollo Bay or Lorne? What are the clear differences at Timboon with Apollo Bay or Lorne? In addition to this, during these classroom visits, students were asked the following questions:

What are you learning?

How are you going? (with the task)

How do you know? (how well you are going)

How can you improve?

Where do you go for help?

As part of our school improvement process, our school will continue to work with and visit other schools. Congratulations to Year 11 student and Country Education Partnership Ambassador, Molly Hibberd (Pictured above with other School Ambassadors and Minister for Education Hon Mr James Merlino). As part of her role as Rural School Ambassador, Molly has been working on a number of initiatives including lifting Rural Youth Aspirations: Evidence suggests that the best way to raise student expectations and aspirations is to raise awareness of the opportunities they have – whether that be career options, future education opportunities or employment opportunities. This has especially been highlighted in many recent researches undertaken in a number of Victorian rural and remote communities. They have highlighted:

lack of access to mentors for rural young people,

access to limited information on the breadth of careers and opportunities for young people,

the cost to access a number of resources, programs and services often only available in regional centres or metropolitan locations,

the community expectations (including families and wider community members) as to the opportunities available to rural young people are often limited,

the lower uptake of higher education options, often due to cost and awareness.

The Country Education Partnership believes there is a real opportunity to support a state-wide initiative focused on increasing the opportunities provided to rural and remote young people, and also inspire them to realise their dreams.

Kidsmatter Day - 13th September At this years Kidsmatter day we will be also launching our new school values:

RESPECT

COMMITMENT

EMPATHY

This year we want you to wear GREEN FOR GROWTH!

And remember: ‘Don't stop when you are tired. Stop when you are done’ Anon August: 28th Year 10 work experience (all week) 31st August Literacy/Numercy & Book celebration 1st September 5/6 Hooptime 13th September Kidsmatter Day (Parent Forum with special

guest Vicki Jellie, 2pm in The Library

SEAN FITZPATRICK

PRINCIPAL

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

This Friday we will be holding our next P-6 Assembly. For those that can’t make it, I will provide a brief run down in next week’s newsletter, including the writing piece from the ‘Student of the Fortnight’ recipient.

Parent-Teacher Interviews Thank you to all who attended the day. Being a P-12 school, we are very fortunate to have this as a pupil-free day and I want to thank you for your support. Communication with your child’s teachers is so important and is something I feel we do very well. We all welcome feedback and our doors are open to conversation around your child’s learning, as needed.

Journalism Club Frances Roberts, Year 5, would like to start a journalism club who would write articles for the newsletter on behalf of the students in P-6. All students are invited to join and are encouraged to write about what is happening in their class. Articles need to be to Frances by Tuesday each week and she will pass them onto me. This week, Frances has written an article on the Natural Disasters theme that the Year 5/6 classes are studying. Well done, Frances, for showing initiative.

Kinder visit The Preps spent the morning getting to know the Kindergarten students on Tuesday. It was lovely watching new friendships form, especially for the kinder students as now they will have a familiar face as they transition to school next year. The kinder will also be involved in our Book Week celebrations and Kids Matter Day. I want to thank the Kindergarten for allowing us to have this special time and for supporting our transition program: thank you to Barb Foster and her team.

GILL HAMPSON P-6 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

ART NEWS In the library Take a guided Gallery Walk through the library showcasing printing art works from P-6 classes. Don’t be shy – come and check out these displays to see what your son/daughter has been up to in the art room. Prints have been created using corks, cardboard, Lego, fingers and foam. In A and B buildings, New Displays include:

- Plaster of paris masks from around the world,

mounted onto wood (Years 3 and 4)

- Sprayed texture boards created by Years 1 and 2

- Rooster paintings, all done by plastic forks

(Years 5 and 6)

- Crazy hair – blowing paint with straws Years 3 and 4

Sarah Mackieson Art Teacher

Hi all, On Monday 4th September we will be having an informal meeting at the Fat Cow at 2pm – hoping to get Parents and carers there for a cuppa and chat. Also your child will be receiving the order form for $5.00 meal deal for kids matter day coming up. Please fill out forms and have them back at school by Friday 8th September. Any queries please contact Sharon Mottram PHONE: 0408 236 845

Second-hand school uniform sales 5th September SEU building

1pm – 1:50pm Or inquiries 5598 3358

Timboon School Parents’ Association

(TSPA)

CANTEEN ROSTER 2017

WEEK 8 (4th – 8th September) Mon 4th Peta Williams Tues 5th Kylie Treble Wed 6th April Jansen Thurs 7th Steph Delaney Fri 8th Angelique Cangelis 12:00 – 2:00pm WEEK 9 (11th – 15th September) Mon 11th Susan Van Rijthoven Tues 12th Emily McKenzie Wed 13th Julie Gass Thurs 14th Jenny Inglis Fri 15th Michelle Gristede 12:00 – 2:00pm

EQUESTRIAN

Warrnambool Interschool Equestrian Championship Sunday 10th September 2017

Warrnambool Pony Club Grounds Horse Trials Grades 1 – 5 (test B) entry $40

Combined Training Grade 5 (test B) entry $25 Download tests from www.ponyclubvic.org Entries close Monday 4th September 2017

Enter via www.eventsecretary.com.au/equestrian Enquires: Charlotte Graesser phone 0438 939 275

chgraesser@hotmail.com

TSPA FUNDRAISING

5% of sales will be paid directly back to the school fundraising.

MONTHLY DELIVERIES AVAILABLE KANGAROOBIE MEATS - we deliver sensational tasting fresh beef raised on our natural, lush pastures in Princetown. We take your order via our online shop www.kangaroobiemeats.com & then deliver to Timboon P-12 School each month. The September delivery will be Monday 4th from 3.15 – 3.45pm on Wark St (select Timboon P12) alternatively you can pick up Wednesday 6th from 3.45 – 4.15pm at Port Campbell Playground (select Port Campbell) Order cut off Monday 4th September 12pm. Home delivery can also be arranged. As an added bonus 5% of sales will be paid directly back to TSPA for fundraising. Any queries please email us on info@kangaroobiemeats.com or phone Sophie 0428 101 878

CORANGAMITE LIONS FC

7-A-SIDE SOCCER COMPETITION

November 11th and 12th Scott’s Creek Recreation Reserve

Saturday November 11th U7, U9, U11, U13, U16

Sunday November 12th Open mixed competitions Entry is $15 per junior player and $20 per player for open

Expressions of interest required by Friday 22nd September to president@corangamitelions.com.au

Careers News Week 7 Term 3 2017

Reminders

INSIDE MONASH’ – Sept 5th Education; Register: www.monash.edu/inside-monash

VTAC Applications are open for Year 12; timely applications close 28 September

SEAS applications close for Year 12’ on 10 October (5pm)

Dookie Open Day 18 October

CASPer to be completed by 30 November (17th November for international students)

VCE HHD and Psychology Revision Lectures at Monash – When: HHD, Tues 26 Sept; Psychology: Wed 27 Sept; See: www.monash.edu.au/medicine/news/events/events/vce-revision-lectures

CAREERS AND CREATIVITY DAY FOR ART, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE AT MONASH - Sat 16 September (Caulfield campus); Information and bookings: www.monash.edu/mada/workshops.

YEAR 12 NEWS

APPLY WITH VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE (VTAC) – Don’t forget to complete your application for courses for 2018 (www.vtac.edu.au) if you haven’t already done so. Remember, you can change your application as much as you wish at no extra cost ($35.00) so long as you apply by 28 Sept. After that it will cost you $103.00. You can also change your application once you have your ATAR in December, and between offers of places.

DO YOU WANT TO DEFER YOUR STUDY IN 2018? Most university courses allow deferral for up to 12 months, so even if you plan a break from study in 2018, you are still encouraged to apply in 2017. Institutions have different deferment policies. For the deferment policies of the various institutions see:

http://www.vtac.edu.au/courses-inst/institutions/deferment.html.

SPECIAL ENTRY ACCESS SCHEME (SEAS) – Don’t forget to organise your SEAS application if you are eligible. Category 1 simply requires you to click the YES box and also to indicate whether you are the first in your family to attend university. All other categories (2 – 4) require you to supply extra information or evidence. If you need assistance from school staff, get it soon. Applications close 5pm, 10 October. See: http://www.vtac.edu.au/applying/seas.html. Don’t leave it until the last minute to apply as it can take some time to organise some aspects of the application.

SCHOLARSHIPS – Most institutions have scholarships available to applicants to ensure equitable access to education and to reward academic excellence. Some scholarships require applications to be made directly to the institution. For all other scholarships, applicants should use the VTAC scholarship application www.vtac.edu.au/scholarships. Examples - ACU offers scholarships recognising everything from rewarding academic achievement to supporting equity with nearly 400 scholarships – some are a one-off payment, while others provide support for each year of a student’s degree. Eg you could apply for the $5,000 ACU Law Equity Scholarship which lends a hand to students from low socio-economic backgrounds. La Trobe offers scholarships for a range of criteria, including academic achievement, along with scholarships for those having disadvantage. Students can search the newly updated website to find appropriate scholarships and read about requirements. You are advised to check out all university scholarships. NOTE: Some universities offer scholarships to second and third year students, so keep an eye on university websites.

HIGHER EDUCATION REFORM PACKAGE – The Australian Government has announced a set of proposed reforms to the higher education sector within the 2017-2018 budget. If legislation is passed by the Senate, there are likely to be significant changes to the levels of student contributions and repayment thresholds, and the eligibility of non-Australian citizens for CSP courses. For information on HELP, student income support and Commonwealth scholarships see the Australian Government’s Study Assist website at www.studyassist.gov.au.

HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT COURSES AT UNIVERSITY AND TAFE? The new VTAC App brings together CourseSearch and the Prerequisite and Course Explorer. The app is searchable offline and will update with any changes when the device is connected to the internet. Users can also save course entries to a shortlist so they can find them easily later. The VTAC App is free; you can download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY (VU) NEWS –

EARLY ENTRY OFFER PROGRAM – VU has announced their Early Entry Offer Program (EEOP) which provides three avenues for VCE students to receive a guaranteed place. Students demonstrating leadership, educational disadvantage or attending an eligible school in the west may apply. Applications close: 13 October. See: www.vu.edu.au/early-entry.

LAW AND JUSTICE OPEN DAY – This is for students considering a career in law - pathways, world-class partnerships and practical placement opportunities. When: 11.00-2.00pm, Sunday 17 September; Where: City Queen Street Campus; Info: www.discoverlaw.vu.edu.au.

NAO ROBOT CODING MASTERCLASS – Victoria Polytechnic is running a one-day workshop for students interested in IT and coding. This hands-on masterclass equips students with fundamental coding skills to program a NAO humanoid robot using Choregraphe software and basic Python code. When: Term 3 holidays; Register/Information: rachna.prasad@vu.edu.au

STUDENTS APPLYING FOR EDUCATION COURSES AT ACU - Students applying to ACU have the option of sitting either CASPer test or else undertaking the ACU Teacher Selector Statement as part of their VTAC application. The Teacher Selector Statement (TSS) is only an alternative for ACU education courses. A student wishing to submit a Teacher Selector Statement as part of their application to study at ACU will be required to write approximately 1000 words addressing 2 separate categories demonstrating interest in teaching and their personal learning and leadership qualities.

Category 1: motivation and suitability for teaching

Category 2: involvement in learning and/or leadership activities that demonstrate capacities

See: http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/faculties,_institutes_and_centres/education_and_arts/schools/suitability_for_teaching.

SWINBURNE ADVICE NIGHTS – Swinburne University is conducting Advice Nights offering assistance to Year 12 students. You can choose to attend a VTAC information session, consult academics, find out about alternative pathways to university or find out about Swinburne scholarships. When/Where: 4.00pm-6pm, Monday 11 September at Wantirna campus and 4.00pm to 6.00pm on Wednesday 13 September at the Hawthorn campus; Information and bookings: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/choose/advice-night/. PARENTS CHAT ABOUT SCIENCE AT MONASH UNIVERSITY – Monash Science Faculty is offering a resource for parents who need more advice regarding their child’s selection of a Science degree. University information can be complicated and confusing, so this is an opportunity for parents to speak directly with a Science VTAC Selection Officer. If you missed out at Open Day, you might like to find out things like Science subject bonuses, SEAS or how the Monash Guarantee affects the ATAR, the Monash entry requirements and subject prerequisites, the difference between courses and majors, or what to do if your child doesn’t achieve the ATAR they were hoping for and so on. If so, email science-parentchat@monash.edu with a contact number and Monash be in touch soon. WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE NEWS – the Institute is offering workshops for school students in the holidays. When: Hospitality – 25 Sept; Tourism & Travel – 27 Sept; Cookery – 28 Sept. Info: visit www.angliss.edu.au/schoolholidays. William Angliss is also holding a Course Information Evening for all courses. When: 6.00pm-7.15pm, Thurs 21 Sept, 555 La Trobe St, Melbourne. NEW COURSES AT DEAKIN IN 2018

The B. Commerce is offering a new major in food and agribusiness at the Warrnambool campus

The B. Environmental Engineering will be available at Geelong Waurn Ponds

Media, communications and Creative Arts are offering three new design courses – 3D Animation, Digital Technologies and Visual Communication. More info: www.deakin.edu.au/courses/find-a-course/media-communication-and-creative-arts

B. Communication (Advertising) – focuses on brand communication Drew Deppeler 55983381

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

Thursday 7th September

Chow Mein $5

Orders need to be in by Wednesday 6th September

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