8th August 2019 12: 19

Student Leaders Congress Project

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Over the last couple of weeks it has been great to see so many parents at the school discussing subjects and pathways with the secondary staff. The VCE/ VCAL information night was very successful and thanks to Mr Walker, Ms Wakefield, Mr Deppeler and Mr Mackieson for their work on this night. I hope that these conversations have proved valuable and that parents are informed about the pathways available. They certainly have changed over the last 20 years since many of us were at school. Subject choices should open worlds for students, not close them. Discuss with your child the subjects that they enjoy and do well in and use this as your starting point for exploring and deciding.

Course selection is just the first step – working hard and achieving your best are the only guaranteed path to having options open to students. The Year 3 and 4 students returned from their camp to Kangaroobie. I must admit is something I enjoyed attending with the students. Thanks to Mrs Moriarty, Mrs McMeel and Mrs Hawkins for attending the camp. The Year 3 and 4 students now know my secret skill as a ‘drop bear’ expert. I am sure the students had a great time. Recently we have had a number of teams involved in debating. The Year 5/6 team, 7/8 and Year 11 teams competed and performed extremely well. Well done to all the students involved. Last week most of the students in the Secondary school attended a presentation regarding “The Resilience project”. This was a fantastic opportunity for the students and staff to hear about some of the challenges our young people face and how we as a community can support each other. There were a number of key messages which impacted on me: the importance of empathy for others and the concept of mindfulness. As a school we are committed to providing a learning environment where students are cared for and are provided the support they need. Many of you will have noticed the new sport figures around the tennis court. Thanks to the Junior SRC leaders for organising this and it looks great. The students are presenting next week to other schools in the district on their leadership challenge and the work they have completed around the school. Thanks to Mr Haugh for organising these opportunities. On 19th August the school will have a pupil free day. On this day staff will be working on reviewing their curriculum, and assessment practices. The school Facebook page is a fantastic way to celebrate and promote the wonderful activities that happen at the school every day. I have had considerable feedback that parents enjoy seeing what their children are up to and the programs on offer. Can I remind parents however that the Facebook page is not the place to raise their concerns or vent about the school or teachers. I value and encourage feedback and if there are any issues I ask parents to call the school or make a time with me to ensure your voice is heard. Thank you to the parents who were randomly selected for the parent survey and who completed this online. If you have not finished this there is another couple of days to finish this. We look forward to receiving your feedback on our school. DAVIN REID PRINCIPAL

Student I.D. cards for Year 7 – 12 are available at

the office, $5 each.

Cover Photo: Jack Matthews and Charlie Bowker, part of the Student Congress Group, creating silhouettes to brighten up our tennis courts.

Rookies Basketball The up and coming Timboon basketball stars of the future were out on show last Friday as the teams travelled to Terang for the Rookies competition. Both teams were competitive with one team winning two out of three matches and the other team finishing a close second in every game. Well done to the competitors who showed terrific sportsmanship. I am sure we will be hearing more about them as their basketball careers continue. A big thank you to the team coaches, Maddi and Bailey.

Great Ocean Ducks... our Farming Community As a TAP applied learning opportunity, the Year 3/4 students are currently investigating ‘Our Farming Community, Enviro-Stories’. Students were introduced to Great Ocean Ducks via a clip about ‘Australia’s Best Drives’ featuring Great Ocean Ducks and owners, Greg and Jodi Clarke. The Year 3/4 students then interviewed Greg to learn about the business, journalism and our community with the aim of writing their own duck-based farming community stories. Students learnt that Greg and Jodi started out with 30 ducks and now farm 2,000 Pekin and Aylesbery ducks aided by their Kelpie and Maremma dogs that keep the birds safe from predators and wild ducks. Greg explained that their goal was to rear happy, free-range ducks that could eat grass, snails, worms, wheat, apples and strawberries whilst walking from the paddocks as that helps build flavour in the birds. Students also learnt that ducks are great eaters and great poopers as the Clarkes found out on a long road trip from back Melbourne with the original birds! The business has been profiled in the ‘Just Duck’ cook book and the birds are sold to top end restaurants in Melbourne and exported to China. Greg explained that he always loved writing

which lead to his role as a journalist in the Weekly Times and other publications whilst challenging students to write about what they know and do lots of drafts of their work. Inspiring stories, thanks Greg!

BELOW: 5/6 debating team visit the elderly citizens

Year 6 Debating Well done to the two debating teams who competed in Warrnambool on Monday the 29th July. Team A consisted of the following students: Kyla Groves, Molly Mansbridge, Charlie Bowker and Charlie Gleeson. Team B consisted of the following students: Aja Willox, Jenna Smith, Max Rantall and Isaac McKenzie. Congratulations to Team A, who won their debate. Special thanks to Terry O’Connor, Julie Broomhall and Miss Selten who voluntarily gave up their time to coach and encourage the students. Well done to Max Rantall, who was presented with the Terry O’Connor encouragement award for debating. A big thank you to the parents who supported their children and provided transport. Silvana Delaney

Max Rantall was presented the Giblett - O’Connor Encouragement Award for Debating.

Grade1/2 C We can include descriptive words in our poems.

Community Equestrian News

Warrnambool Interschool Equestrian Championships “WISECHAMPS”

Sunday 8th September 2019 Interschool Horse Trials Classes from Grade 1 to Grade 5 Pony Club PCAV and

Open competition combined training (CT) Grade 5 PACV and open, grade 6 (PC only)

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WINTER UNIFORM WEAR Hats, Baseball caps, Beanies and Scarves.

Available for purchase at the Caf $15 each

CANTEEN ROSTER 2019 TERM 3 Week 5 (12th – 16th August) Mon 12th Corinne Beames Tues 13th Catherine Sinclair Wed 14th Terri-Anne Stansfield Thurs 15th Naomi Lewis Fri 16th Angelique Cangelis 12.30pm – 2:30pm Week 6(19th – 23rd August) Mon 19th Melissa Hinkley Tues 20th April Janssen Wed 21st Julie Gass Thurs 22nd Nerida Baker Fri 23rd Melinda Drysdale 12.30pm – 2:30pm Week 7 (26th – 30th August) Mon 26th Tues 27th Brett Hough Wed 28th Camille Nichols Thurs 29th Sharyn Ferguson Fri 30th Michelle Gristede 12.30pm – 2:30pm

CAF VOLUNTEERS ROSTER START TIME: 11am – 2.15pm

There will be a short break within this time period

Timboon P-12 School Family Science night.

Light supper

provided Guest speaker

Activities

If you wish to attend the Timboon P-12 School Family Science Night please complete this form and

return to your teacher, the Admin Office or a Science staff member by Monday 12th August.

Names of those attending ____________________

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There is collection point in our school office.

FOR SALE 2 x 2001 Kia Rio sedans

1 x working 5 speed 1 x not working Auto

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