newsletter no.2 22nd february 2021
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Capital Avenue Glen Waverley, 3150
Phone: (03) 9803 5144 Facsimile: (03) 9803 4310
Email: [email protected]
School Website: www.highvalesc.vic.edu.au
Newsletter No.2 22nd February 2021
EXCELLENCE | INTEGRITY | RESILIENCE |RESPECT |RESPONSIBILITY
Important Dates
C A R E E R N E W S
Click the link – 12th February 2021
Uniform Shop 2021
Click here
for Uniform Order Form
Check COMPASS regarding booking for opening hours
Term Dates
2021
TERM 1: 28th January—1st April
TERM 2: 19th April—25th June
TERM 3: 12th July—17th September
Friday 26th February District Swimming
Monday 8th March Labour Day Public Holiday
9th—10th March Year 7 Camp Group A
11th—12th March Year 7 Camp Group B
Tuesday 16th March Year 7 Immunisations
Wednesday 31st March Parent/Teacher Interviews, Pupil Free Day
Thursday 1st April Last Day Term 1
Monday 19th April First Day Term 2
Student Absence Reporting
Hotline
9803 5144
Press 1
Please call before 9am
Ian Watkins
Principal
Principal’s Report 2020 Year 12 Graduation Celebration On Tuesday 9 February we welcomed our 2020 Year 12 students back to present them with their graduation certificates and VCAA VCE award. The graduation ceremony was live streamed using the same company that did such a great job with last year’s awards presentation. During the afternoon students caught up with their past teachers over an elegant afternoon tea.
Year 12 Study Camp
I would like to thank Mrs Patti for developing a very intense and well targeted program. Year 12 study camp at Melbourne
University
Coronavirus update
As you may be aware, the situation regarding the response to novel coronavirus has continued to evolve. Our current
restrictions mean that all students are to wear masks inside school buildings. Parent meetings will still need to be conducted
remotely over the internet.
However most school operations are back to normal. The school currently is allowed to conduct inter school sport, excursions
and camps.
Any changes to Covid restrictions will be communicated via COMPASS as they are announced.
Council election process School council nominations are now open. Please see the COMPASS news feed which has the nomination form attachment. Nominations close 3 pm Tuesday 23 February 2021. Please follow the instructions on the nomination form. Ian Watkins—Principal
Ros Patti
Head of Senior School
Year 12 Graduation/Reunion Afternoon Tea- 9th February 2021 During 2020 a number of events had to be postponed due to COVID-19. I am now are delighted to report that on the 9th February 2021 we were able to hold our annual reunion for our 2020 Year 12 students. The students were able to partake in a sumptuous afternoon tea that was provided by the school and there were many happy stories about what the students would be doing in 2021 shared. This reunion was coupled with a graduation ceremony where the students were able to receive a framed Year 12 Certificate from Highvale Secondary College and their Completion of Year 12 Certificate from VCAA. The event was live streamed for parents. This was a very successful event and was well attended by the 2020 Year 12 students and their teachers. I would like to thank Mr Watkins, MS CARR, Mr Hunter, MS Turner and Ms Woo for all their efforts in helping me to organise this event. Roslyn Patti Head of Senior School
2021 Year 12 Study Conference Camp
The 2021 Year 12 Study Conference Camp was held at Newman College, Melbourne University. This year the camp like the camps gone by was a great experience and a fantastic way to start the year. By staying on the campus of Melbourne University the students were able to experience independent university life.
The camp comprised of a series of sessions aimed to enlighten and inspire the students with English workshops presented by experts in their area, and a study skills group presentation by Elevate. Mr Korlos explained subject scaling and how the ATAR works.
The students learned from Ms Stranger and Ms Vujovic how to develop wellbeing/mindfulness /relaxation techniques so as to enable them to best deal with the important year ahead. The students also listened to a talk from Sonya Karras who regaled the students with stories about responsible drinking and partying. The main aims of the camp were achieved and that was to promote Year 12 as an exciting and stimulating year of study.
I would like to thank
Ms Woo, Mr Korlos, Mrs Caserta, Ms Verezub, Mr Hrisovergi ,Ms Dowsing,, Ms Clark, Mr Joblin ,Ms Vujovic Mr Shelly, Mr Sterling, Mr Mitchell , Mr Ahmet ,Ms Singh ,Ms Stranger for attending the camp and making it successful for the students Roslyn Patti
Head of Senior School.
ELEVATE
Dear Parents
This is a reminder notice that parents of Highvale Secondary College have exclusive access to Elevate Education’s
Parent Webinar Series for Term 1, 2021.
The first webinar was on the neuroscience of student motivation and took place last week. Elevate has kindly
made extended access available for parents who were unable to make it to the live event.
I'm so glad that many parents of Highvale Secondary College participated in the webinar. This put Highvale
Secondary College in the top-engaged parents’ bracket.
The Time Management webinar focuses on the #1 issue that causes slamming doors and unnecessary fights -
when your child should be studying and when they shouldn't. The session will empower parents to be on the
same page as their children with simple, practical advice to implement as soon as the webinar finishes.
Register FREE for the next webinar on Time Management.
The webinar is run live online from 6pm – 7pm (AEDT) where the presenter will share Elevate’s key research and
skills, and will conduct a live Q&A so you can ask questions directly.
The next webinar is:
TIME MANAGEMENT: Feb 24th 2021 @ 6PM (AEDT)
https://get.elevatecoaching.info/au/timemanagement?state=AUS%20-%20VIC&schools=Highvale%20Secondary%20College&promoformat=schooleventlink&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=111682438&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9gq-
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Should you have questions or would like to contact Elevate directly, their details are listed below.
1300 667 945
https://au.elevateeducation.com
https://www.facebook.com/ElevateEd/
We hope that you will attend this Webinar
Mrs Patti
Head of Senior School
Parent Presentation – Darren Pereira: Parenting Strategies for Teenage
Success
On Thursday evening (18th Feb) Darren Pereira presented, via Zoom, to the families of the College providing a very
engaging, insightful and entertaining look at how parents can support their children as they move into their
teenage years.
Darren has presented in 5 different countries and delivered presentations to over half a million people. He is a
highly regarded speaker who has been working with the college for the last three years to deliver presentations to
the students in Yrs. 7,8,9 and 10 based around the College values.
The parent presentation touched on some of the college values elements, that your children will be seeing in the
next few weeks, as well as a range of supports and strategies to employ with your children to create a more
harmonious relationship.
Darren was also very giving of his time and after the presentation stayed online to answer specific questions that
some of our parents had for another 40 minutes.
The feedback was excellent and we thank Darren for his work.
Leigh Hunter
Assistant Principal
Year Level Coordinators
YEAR LEVEL COORDINATORS
YEAR 7 Madeline COSTELLO
YEAR 8 Karnel AHMET
YEAR 9 Philip BAUMGARTNER
YEAR 10 Brian HURLEY
YEAR 11 Richard SHELLY
YEAR 12 Carly WOO
HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL Natalie VALENTINE
HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL Roslyn PATTI
Please see the table below for a list of the 2021 Coordinators.
Uniform Shop
IMPORTANT COVID UPDATE
Due to the changing COVID conditions the uniform shop will be via APPOINTMENT ONLY during normal shop hours.
These hours are 8 to 11am on Tuesdays and 1 to 4pm on Thursdays. Information regarding how to book an ap-
pointment will be uploaded into COMPASS.
Alternatively you can download the uniform order form from the website and submit it via email to
[email protected] for processing.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Protecting Children from Abuse: For Parents and Carer
保護孩子免受虐待 給家長和照顧者的資訊
Bảo vệ Trẻ em khỏi bị Ngược đãi: Dành cho Cha mẹ và Người chăm sóc
학대로부터 어린이 보호하기: 부모와 보호자를 위한 정보
Dear parents
As adults we play a critical role in protection children from harm. The following link provides
you detailed information.
For Easy English version, please click the following website,
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/programs/health/protect/EasyEnglish_Second ar-
ySchool_FactSheet.pdf
For other languages, please click “Translated information” in the following website and select your
language.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/safety/Pages/child-protection.aspx (Click here)
Highvale Secondary College "Making a difference"
Highvale Secondary College Capital Ave, Glen Waverley Melbourne, Victoria, 3150
Phone: (03) 9803 5144
Facsimile: (03) 9803 4310 Email: [email protected]
School Website: www.highvalesc.vic.edu.au