Issue: 28 Date: Thursday 9th September 2021P.O. Box 81 Tallangatta Phone: (02) 6071 5000 Fax: (02) 6071 2445

Email: tallangatta.sc@education.vic.gov.au Website: www.tallangatta-sc.vic.edu.au

Principal’s Report

Newsletter

Big Enough To Deliver, Small Enough To Care.

Our Values - Respect, Empathy, Attitude and Learning (REAL)

Tallangatta Secondary College

Tallangatta Secondary College is committed to empowering all to become resilient and confident lifelong learners with a strong sense of self and community.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISIONStaff supervision for students arriving before school is between 8.35am and 9.00am and for students after school between 3.20pm and 3.40pm.

At Tallangatta Secondary College, students are encouraged not to bring a mobile phone to school unless there is a compelling reason to do so. Students who choose to bring a mobile phone to school must have

them switched off and securely stored during school hours.

Coming EventsComing Events

Together We Must:Wear a face

mask on buses, indoors and

outdoors

Social distance where practical

Practise good hand hygiene

Stay home if unwell

Fri 10th Sep Yr 12 students return to onsite teaching and learningWed 15th Sep School Council meeting 6pm

Fri 17th Sept Term 3 finishes 2.30pmFri 17th Sept GPA cycle 6 published at 4pm Mon 4th Oct Term 4 begins

RUOKThank you to the SLT and Leah for promoting RUOK day (Thursday 9th September) within both our school and local community. During this unpredictable time, taking the time to ask R.U.O.K? is important, particularly when we see our family and friends struggling.Year 7 CampThis week we made the decision to cancel the Year 7 Queenscliffe Camp. Current guidelines are not allowing camps to proceed and even if this changes, revised restrictions would most likely greatly impact the activities available to students. Families will receive a full refund by completing the required form. Please contact the College if you need support with this. VCE course counselling Thank you to Mrs Shae Billingsley, Mr Sam Gosbell and Mrs Sue McKenzie for facilitating Year 10 course counselling interviews this week. Thank you also to our Year 10 parents for their attendance and involvement in this valuable process.COVID-19 vaccination roll-outThe Victorian Government aims to fully vaccinate all

final year students by the time they sit their end-of-year exams and provide at least one dose for children aged 12 and older by the end of the school year. Final year students are able to access priority bookings through a hotline distributed to the students last Sunday. For more information about eligibility, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au or use the Australian Government’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker. We look forward to welcoming back our Year 12 students tomorrow.Richelle Principal

Assisstant Principal’s ReportVCE/VCAL Units ¾ studentsToday, David Howe announced that all VCE/VCAL students who are enrolled in ¾ Units will return to onsite learning on Friday 10th September. We welcome this much desired transition for students to reconnect and continue their important learnings prior to commencing school holidays. RUOK Day? The student leadership team have been putting together a flipper gram video of RUOK messages and we hope to publish this shortly. In conjunction with RUOK day

Tallangatta Secondary College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This is the primary focus of our care and decision making. Tallangatta Secondary College has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Teaching and Learning Our Core Business!

This week: GPA Cycle 6For most of this GPA cycle we have been in a period of Remote and Flexible Learning. As such, teachers will be making their GPA judgements based on each student’s remote learning habits and learning progress. The five GPA criteria will be the same as usual and below is an outline of what teachers will be considering for each criterion.• Learning Progress – to what extent has the student progressed their learning?• Effort and Attitude - to what extent has the student attended Webex meetings, accessed the class Compass

the SLT has sent home a message of hope and resilience. Please check your mail boxes. In addition to RUOK Day, Leah has been leading TSC’s involvement in the National “The Dream Big Project”. If you would like to view the broadcast on 6th September at 10.40 – 10.55amTHIS IS THE LINK to DREAM BIG YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL page on LIVE FM website: https://www.livefm.online/dream-big-youth-music-festivalWe would like to thank the students and tallangatta businesses and government agencies for sending in messages and clips of support. The project is in support of raising mental health awareness.Students and Staff Book Club Staff at Tallangatta Secondary College have been participating in Book Club for a while now. We have just finished reading The Resilience Project by Hugh van Cylenburg. This book really set the tone for our commitment to the school values of Respect, Empathy, Attitude and Learning. Through practising Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness, as advocated by van Cylenburg, the staff have shown their resilience, perseverance and flexibility in these unprecedented times.Now we are embarking on sharing The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku. A man who models resilience, perseverance and forgiveness in the face of adversity. A man who followed the practice of GEM before it was a practice. A man who gives hope in a time like we have never known.

Holiday reading Mrs Turner has been busy ordering in new reading material for term 4. Check out the new books we have to offer readers. We encourage students to continue reading over the break and have a novel ready for Tuesday and Thursday reading in REAL home groups.

School Holidays School will be dismissed at 2.30pm on Friday 17th September. We encourage families to ensure they have student’s summer uniform and hats prepared for the commencement of term 4. Please call to make an appointment. We hope students and their families have a safe and fulfilled break and find a time to rejuvenate from a very challenging term. On behalf of the school I would like to take the opportunity again to acknowledge our wonderful student, staff and family’s resilience and support throughout term 3. Up and Coming Dates School Captain 2022 Applications Due 10th September RUOK Day at TSC Friday 10th September – Raising awareness for mental health Term 3 concludes @2.30pm – 17th Sept Term 4 commences 4th October – Sunsmart GAT - Tuesday 5th OctoberAssistant PrincipalJocelyn Ziebell

Student Engagement News

100 Tips To Smash Your VCE Studies by ATAR Notes - Tip 85 89

Year 12 Class of 2021

page, and responded to teacher emails?• Behaviour that demonstrates a willingness to learn and be involved in learning activities – to what extent has the student participated in the Webex meetings, communicated with the teacher via email and used teacher feedback to improve their learning?• Organisation of self and materials to be ready to learn – to what extent has the student been punctual to Webex meetings and submitting their learning tasks on time?• Work undertaken to improve learning – to what extent has the student completed the learning tasks set for them?We look forward to continuing this learning journey with our students and helping them to be resilient and confident life-long learners.If you would like more information about GPAs during Remote and Flexible Learning, please contact us at school. Mitch Harris and Kerryn McCormack Leading Teachers (Teaching and Learning)

Year 7 CampDue to the ongoing impacts of lockdowns across Victoria, the Year 7 Camp to Queenscliff has been cancelled for 2021. Thankfully, we were able to get a camp together earlier in the year, with the Year 7 students and Peer Support students spending some quality time together. Please contact the front office to discuss refunding payments.Sporting SuccessCongratulations to Tarli Kennett and Kate Evans who were both successful in being selected for the Netball state squads for their respective age groups. Congratulations on the fantastic achievement!Priority vaccination bookings for Unit 3/4 studentsTo help support the safe conduct of end-of-year exams, the Victorian Government announced a vaccination blitz for final year school students. The blitz will begin on 7th September and continue until 17th September. During the blitz, final year students will have access to priority timeslots to attend their vaccination appointment at a vaccination centre. Year 12 students will be able to book from 8am Monday 6 September and other Unit 3/4 students from 8am Wednesday 8 September. The hotline is open from 8am to 8pm, the phone number is 1800 434 144.Consideration of Educational Disadvantage (CED) The CED is a process that accounts for the disruption to student learning caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It makes sure that final VCE results are valid and fair for all students. It applies to every student

85. We’ve said practice is important, but make sure it is under exam conditions. The more closely you replicate the real thing, the more prepared you will be.86. Don’t worry about scaling – you can’t control it, you can’t fight it, you can’t play the system. Just work hard and put your best effort in, doing that is always your best chance of success.87. Treat yourself! In the long term, sure, but also in the short term. Have a favourite meal after a good day of study, reward good marks with lollies. Positive reinforcement is a good thing.

Chelsea Hutchison - In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, I also play netball for Mitta and I am a goal shooter. I am looking forward to graduating high school with my friends and to begin the next chapter of my life, and hoping to get into Uni to become a midwife.

completing scored one or more VCE or scored VCE VET Unit 3-4 sequences in 2021 (including Year 11 students). Students have been asked to complete a form by Friday 10th September. Link is available on Compass.Shae Billingsley & Mckye TurnerStudent Engagement Leaders

"Those who sing, frighten away their ills." — Miguel de Cervantes.

Hello loyal readers! Sorry to say guys that we are back in lockdown again! We have succeeded with this before and we succeed again! Just a couple of quick notes- music pun!1. Lessons with Mr McKee will still run via Webex during regular times- except period four2. Lessons with Bob, Fumiko and Kevin will need to be arranged individually- I am happy to help where needed!3. Practice can still happen! Please keep playing your instruments!!4. If you have left your instrument at school, let me know and we can arrange to have it picked up.5. Although unconfirmed, the Summer Concert is still scheduled for the 16th November- I will confirm ASAP!Thank you all once again for being amazing, resilient and hardworking musicians. The last week and a bit in the PAC has been absolutely AWESOME!

88. Be flexible. Life is messy sometimes and you never get exactly as much time as you plan to work on stuff. Add extras in when you have the time, and don’t stress if you need to cut stuff out of a a study schedule. Go with the flow!89. Learn from mistakes! Never throw out feedback, everything is useful.

MUSIC

Careers NewsVTAC & UAC ASSISTANCEA reminder to Year 12 students that they should contact Mrs McKenzie if they need assistance with their applications. A list of some possible scholarships is also included in this weeks newsletter.Important Dates: Timely applications close for VTAC on Thursday, 30th SeptemberSpecial Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) applications close by Friday, 8th OctoberScholarship applications close by Friday, 8th OctoberTallangatta Secondary College Careers PageA reminder that there is a great deal of useful information and links to sites which can assist with career pathway investigation or other general information for young people on the school Careers page. The link is: COMPASS – School Favourites - TSC CareersYear 12 students – university scholarshipsThe following are examples of scholarships university applicants may be eligible for:Rural Pharmacy ScholarshipFor rural students who would like to study Pharmacy at any Australian university, https://bit.ly/367iKoSAustralian Veterans’ Children Assistance TrustFor children and grandchildren of ex-servicemen and women. This scheme covers several scholarships and applications close 31 October, http://bit.ly/2bv3x63Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship SchemeFor Indigenous students applying for allied health courses such as dentistry/oral health, medicine, nursing and midwifery, http://bit.ly/2beAhzA Give Them WingsFor regional and remote students studying their first year of a nursing or allied health degree, https://bit.ly/3mbqI8n Pallotine Aboriginal ScholarshipsFor Indigenous students who are active members of the Catholic Church, who are planning to study any degree at university. Applications close 30 September, http://bit.ly/2boGU3P George Alexander Foundation ScholarshipFor students who would like to study an undergraduate course at one of 12 eligible universities, http://bit.ly/2c6qlaC Bendigo and Adelaide Bank ScholarshipsFor regional and rural students studying any degree, http://bit.ly/2bHMegZ

Westpac Young Technologists ScholarshipFor students applying to one of 5 universities and who are passionate about technology, IT and science, https://bit.ly/3xVvrQS ACN Nursing & Midwifery Scholarships: UndergraduateFor students applying for TAFE or university level nursing or midwifery, https://bit.ly/31muXVAGardiner Dairy FoundationFor students residing in Victorian dairy communities who plan to pursue a career that will benefit dairy communities or the dairy industry. Worth $10,000 per annum. Applications close 19 November, https://bit.ly/32bYXVe Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future LeadersFor students who are McDonald’s employees and will be starting a university degree in 2022, http://bit.ly/1Ll5Zb6 A Start in LifeFor students who may not be able to afford the costs associated with university study, http://bit.ly/1TuEzB4 Victoria Department of Education and TrainingFor students currently in Year 12 planning to study full time in 2021. There are various scholarships each with their own selection criteria. Applications will open 18 September, http://bit.ly/21I00VlYoung Farmers ScholarshipsFor students planning to study a TAFE or university course in agriculture, https://bit.ly/3eFbLt1 Mary Mackillop Today - First Nations Tertiary Scholarships programFor an indigenous person studying at university in 2022, https://bit.ly/3ivYrIj

This weeks newsletter was compiledby James Mansfield

Thankyou!

Each week the newsletter will be published by students from the AV228 class.

Health

Things to help have a Positive MindsetObserving and reframing negative judgements, practicing self-gratitude and trying to cultivate a positive mindset can be handy tools to help us stay positiveWhy don’t you give these a go?1. Negative thoughts – Instead of fighting negative thoughts, try to acknowledge that they are present, and reframe them to be more realistic and adaptive2. Self-gratitude – self-gratitude is about being grateful for yourself, what you have and the life around you3. Positive mindset – Positive psychology principles look at cultivating a positive mindset and learned optimism. As the saying goes, the glass is half full, as opposed to half emptyWhile we are in the midst of a global pandemic, it is not unusual to feel worried, anxious or panicky. It is when these feelings become persistent or pervasive, that it may be time to get support.Try these tips next time you feel worried about the situation1. Talk it out – talking about your worries can help to externalise them and give you new perspectives. It can also help to reduce the burden of your worries2. Focus on something else – Distract yourself and focus on something else instead, such as counting to 100, reading a book or walking in fresh air to help you clear your mind3. Plan for what you can – Write down specific worries you have and try to make a list of all the possible solutions you can think of. Focus on concrete things that you can problem solve or change, rather than circumstances beyond your control…and please remember to reach out if you are struggling. We are all in this togetherJo - Student Wellbeing Worker

Remember that this is not forever, please play your music, listen to music that inspires you, eat good food and get plenty of sunshine!If it is all a bit much, just play your instrument, not for me, but for yourselves- music can be great at giving back.To our musicians, I am proud of you all (as always),With gratitude,Mr McKee.

Conversation Can Change A Life R U OK? Inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Got a feeling that someone you know or care about it isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it. Learn more about the signs and when it's time to ask R U OK? here.By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not ok, you can follow our conversation steps to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. If they are ok, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask.Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check inGETTING READY TO ASKBefore you can look out for others, you need to look out for yourself. And that’s ok. If you're not in the right headspace or you don't think you're the right person to have the conversation, try to think of someone else in their support network who could talk to them.To help you decide whether you’re ready to start a meaningful conversation, ask yourself:

AM I READY?Am I in a good headspace? Am I willing to genuinely listen? Can I give as much time as needed

AM I PREPARED?Do I understand that if I ask how someone’s going, the answer could be: “No, I’m not”?Do I understand that you can’t ‘fix’ someone’s problems?

Do I accept that they might not be ready to talk? Or they might not want to talk to me?

PICKED MY MOMENT?Have I chosen somewhere relatively private and comfy? Have I figured out a time that will be good for

them to chat? Have I made sure I have enough time to chat properly?https://www.ruok.org.au/Leah - Tallangatta Secondary School Nurse