no. 4 term 4: 28 november 2018 kinross college: 9233 6700 · 2018-11-28 · kapture photography –...
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No. 4 – Term 4: 28 November 2018 Kinross College: 9233 6700
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2018
November
29 Year 10 Dinner Dance
30 A Night on the Green – KC Music Concert
December
4 Year 10 Transition Day – Mindarie SC
4 Years 7 – 9 Colours and Honours evening (6:00pm – 8:30pm)
5-7 Phys Ed Reward Camp – Margaret River
11 Year 10 Presentation Evening Year 10 Reports included in presentation folders
11 Year 7, 8 and 9 Reports emailed to parents
12 End of Term Assembly – 10:00am
13 Last Day Term 4, 2018
14 Pupil Free Day
Dear Parents and Caregivers
The end of the school year is fast approaching, with the College holding many functions to celebrate the efforts the
students have put in over the last 12 months.
The formal College exams concluded in week 7, and whilst that is in one sense a culmination of a semester’s content,
officially representing 30% of a student’s final grade, it does not mean an end to teaching and learning. In order to
have exams marked, recorded, reports written and sent to parents, we need to keep to this timeline. What happens
during the last three weeks, is often a direct result of overall exam performance. Teachers analyse student’s
strengths and weaknesses and often re-teach these areas of concern.
Within these last few busy weeks, we have the Year 10 Dinner Dance at the Lake Joondalup Resort (this Thursday
evening), our musical performance showcase, the “Night on the Green” - a wonderful community engagement. We
do hope parents can attend and support this event. We also have the “Colours and Honours Awards Evening” to
reward student excellence, the “Year 10 Presentation Evening”, and the final assembly with the much anticipated
“Grand Prize Draw” that rewards positive behaviour throughout the year.
I would also like to congratulate, the wonderful efforts of our five students who competed in the world finals of the
“World Scholars Cup” at the prestigious Yale University in the USA recently. As I have mentioned previously, this is
real life and tangible evidence that our students are as good as any in the world. Congratulations to Farzana,
Matilda, Izzah, Ella and Vienna. I must also mention their parents, for supporting the students and funding their
way to both Melbourne and the USA. Without this personal and financial support, these students would not have
had this experience in the World Scholars Cup.
Warm regards
Rod Buckenara
Principal
INFORMATION PACKAGES FOR 2019
Do we have your correct address and current mobile phone number? Information packages for the 2019 school
year will be posted to parents during the first week of December 2018. This mail out will include the booklist and
confirmation of your child’s subject selections for the new school year. If you have changed address recently, please
notify the college via email: [email protected] so we can update this information
and ensure the pack is mailed to the correct address.
‘THE NUTCRACKER’ PRESENTED BY THE WA BALLET
On Tuesday 27 November 32 students from years 7, 8, 9 and 10 took the
opportunity to watch the WA Ballets performance of ‘The Nutcracker’.
Performed at His Majesty’s Theatre, the students enjoyed the chance to visit
the city and the oldest theatre in Perth. The Nutcracker has a Christmas theme
and students were wowed by the wonderful costumes, the sheer talent of the
dancers and what is possible in a professional production. Everyone was left
with something they really enjoyed from the show and are looking forward to
seeing another performance in 2019. Thank you Mrs Stenner
IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT RETURNING TO KINROSS COLLEGE IN 2019?
We are experiencing a high demand for places at Kinross College next year, therefore if your child is not returning in 2019 and you have not yet informed the school, please contact us immediately via email to [email protected]
Thank you, Dale Beaton, Associate Principal
WORLD SCHOLARS CUP TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
On November 16-21 five students from Kinross college competed against students from all around the world at Yale University. They competed in many tasks such as team debating, scholar's bowl, collaborative writing and the scholar's challenge. It was -5 degrees and snowing which added to the excitement of competing in a world-wide academic competition in USA. The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learnt a great deal.
2018 POLICE RANGERS GRADUATION
The Police Ranger program at Kinross College, in conjunction with Cadets WA and the WA Police Force have had a sensational year. With a total membership of over 160 rangers (the largest in WA!), we averaged over 100 students attending parades each week. Thank you to the hardworking team of volunteers who donated their time to provide all the exciting opportunities the unit has to offer. Well done Rangers!
Results: Matilda - 4 Silvers and 1 Gold Izzah – 1 Gold Vienna – 1 Silver Farzana - 5 Silvers and 1 Gold Ella – 1 Silver
KAPTURE PHOTOGRAPHY – 2018 GROUP PHOTOS
Recently Kapture school photographers visited and photographed our Student Council and Sporting Captains. You are now able to view and order these online. Please be aware that these images will only be available to view and purchase until the end of this school term. When visiting www.kapture.com.au you will need to enter our school code to access the gallery – Code: R5BFC8
PRE-LOVED UNIFORM
Current stock: 2 dresses (Size 12-$20.00 and 16-$45.00), 2 Bomber jackets (XS and S) and a size 16 cardigan for $20.00. (re-sale at around half retail price) Please contact the school on 9233 6700.
BATTERY COLLECTION PROGRAM Are you aware that we have a battery collection bin in the Library provided by Mindarie Regional Council for disposal of used batteries? Students are encouraged to dispose of batteries in the bin provided.
What batteries can be collected? Household dry cell batteries including AA, AAA (single use or rechargeable), C, D, button batteries, 9V and 6V.
PLEASE NOTE - Lead acid batteries, such as car batteries, laptop computer batteries and mobile phone batteries cannot be collected. Please contact your local council for details of how to dispose of these batteries.
YEAR 9 PARENTS & STUDENTS INTERESTED IN COMPLETING YEAR 10 EQUIVALENT AS A TAFE STUDENT
Launch Pad Courses for Under 18’s *Students must be 15 years old by June 30, 2019 to apply*
Cert II Business & Cert II in General Education Course Duration: 1 year
Enrolment Information Thursday 29 November & Friday 30 November 8:00am – 2:00pm @ the Leederville Campus
Contact Details Please book an interview and testing time by contacting
Rebecca Bull on 9202 4840 or via email [email protected]
YEAR 10 PARENTS & STUDENTS SEEKING AN ALTERNATIVE TO YEAR 11 IN 2019
Applications for TAFE Semester 1, 2019 are open!
31 August 2018 Applications open for full time courses starting in Semester 1, 2019 7 December 2018 Round 1 applications close 2 January 2019 Round 2 applications close 8 January 2019 Round 1 offers for competitive courses are issued Expression of Interest (EPI) applications EOI applications will be accepted via tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au after the closing date
For the most up to date information, visit northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/apply-and-enrol For download the complete North Metropolitan TAFE’s 2019 Course Guide visit
www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au/publications
EXTERNAL NOTICES TO FOLLOW:
WAAPA Summer School 2018/2019 This Summer WAAPA at ECU, Mt Lawley is offering an exciting performing arts program for students from Years 1 to 12. The Summer School includes classes in RAP, Acting, Dance, Drama, Screen Performance, Music Theatre and of course, how to perform Shakespeare. For information about the fantastic courses on offer please visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at [email protected]
DENTAL TREATMENT AT THE SOMERLY DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE Dental Health Services provide free dental treatment for Pre-primary to Year 11 students. We are currently updating our records for high school students. If you have changed address and wish to be kept on our waitlist, please contact us to update your details. If you have not been enrolled previously with us and now wish to be enrolled for treatment, please contact us.
Somerly Dental Therapy Centre, Somerly Primary School, Orange Grove Boulevard Clarkson 6030 Phone 94079457 or email [email protected]
INTERESTED IN PLAYING GIRLS CRICKET? The Joondalup Kinross Cricket club has 2 girls only teams playing currently and in 2019. If you are interested in having a go please contact Ian Dixon on 0406 746 007.
