Edinburgh College. Character... through Nurture, Learning and Service

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1 Edinburgh College Character... through Nurture, Learning and Service T2 Week 5, May 16, 2018 The Laws of Physics Year 12 physics students enjoyed some time at Luna Park to apply their knowledge of the laws of physics that govern motion. Students crammed as many rides as possible into the four hour visit including The Enterprise, Power Surge, Scenic Railway, Coney Drop and many more. They were able to experience the effects of circular motion, weightlessness, conservation of energy and conservation of momentum in a very real sense. It became quite evident to the students that it was not always the flimsy seatbelts that held them in place during their ride, but rather the laws of physics! Getting a glimpse into how this field governs our everyday activities, allowed them to realise just what a force of nature (no pun intended) this subject is. - Mr Croft Science Enrichment Program Continues at Edinburgh College Over the past 3 terms, over 400 students from surrounding Primary schools have participated in our Secondary Science Enrichment Program. Last week we had over 50 Year 3-6 students from Pembroke Primary School enjoy an hour of hands on science with Mr Croft, Mrs de Beer and a number of our Year 7-12 science students, who were leading out in the eight rotating experiments. The experiments focus on either electricity or solid, liquid, gas and plasma - via dry ice. During Terms 3 and 4, we will continue to run these enrichment programs in our Science Department. We currently have two more local primary schools expressing an interest in participating in this opportunity. Today, we are running this program for the local home-schooling community. CHALLENGE #5 Daily Challenge : Focus on what went well in your day. Reflect on why the day went well. Weekly Challenge : Gratitude Visit. Think about someone who has had a significant and positive impact on your life and write it down in a few paragraphs. Share your thoughts with that person. Are you still enjoying at least one sunrise a week, sharing compliments, learning an inspirational text or saying, fitting in a weekly resistance training session and striving to exercise 30 minutes or more each day? edinburghcollege.vic.edu.au T: A member of Adventist Schools Australia

2 Mothers Honoured at Edinburgh Prep to Year 3 students and their teachers were very happy to honour mothers and grandmothers at last week s High Tea. Items, gifts, hand massages and activities were all enjoyed by mums, grandmothers and aunties. Edinburgh ELC celebrated Mother's Day by inviting mothers to participate in an afternoon of singing, activities, a movie and a lovely afternoon tea. edinburghcollege.vic.edu.au T: A member of Adventist Schools Australia

3 Tests Prepare Us for Greater Works NAPLAN even just the word can conjure up anxiety, heart palpitations and sweaty palms in many of our students. The nation-wide tests are intended to provide parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. They also provide schools, states and territories with information about how education programs are working and which areas need to be prioritised for improvement. Thankfully these tests are only one aspect of a student s life, and do not replace the ongoing assessments made by their classroom teachers. Did you realise there is a far greater test that we each face daily? Because God has incredible plans for us, He allows us to be tested in preparation for these great works, just like tests in school. Believing in God means we can face any test with confidence, knowing that He wants us to accomplish all that He has planned for us. If we enter into Jeremiah 29:11 these tests with the For I know the plans I have for you, right attitude, are predeclares the Lord, plans to prosper you pared to be obedient, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope have faith that God will and a future. be our guide in all that Psalm 32:8 we do for His glory, then The Lord says I will guide you along the He promises we will best pathway for your life. I will advise you succeed in all that we and watch over you. do. NAPLAN is vital, but which test will give long-lasting and eternal rewards? How are you preparing for this test? - Mrs Pascoe Join Edinburgh College May 23 ABC s Stargazing Live World Record Attempt bronwyn.debeer@ec.vic.edu.au On May 23 Edinburgh College is participating in the ABC's Stargazing Live World Record attempt. This attempt consists of as many people as possible around Australia gazing at the moon for at least 10 minutes simultaneously at a time to be determined between 8:00 to 9:00 pm. You too can join in as long as you have a telescope or binoculars. Students have already been given the opportunity to purchase an $8 telescope from school, and we have just a couple still available from the Science Department. You would need to register by obtaining a free ticket from our event site: -tickets We also welcome parents who would be willing to be officials for the Guinness World Record attempt. We need to have stewards, timekeepers and photographers. Contact bronwyn.debeer@ec.vic.edu.au for more information. Primary Choir Primary PB4L Awards Students awarded for showing RESPECT towards their teacher, staff members and fellow students. A number of students have joined the Primary Choir and enjoy weekly rehearsals with music teacher, Mr Steen. The choir will perform in Chapel. New members are welcome. Front row: Billy, Gabriel, Sophie, Mikayla, Alejandro and Lincoln Middle row: Madeleine C., Trianna, Riley, Amelia, Grace and Jye Back row: Cody and Solomon How to Live More Happy by Never regret a day in your life Good days give happiness Bad days give experience Worst days give lessons Best days give memories edinburghcollege.vic.edu.au T: Dr Darren Morton This book is well worth a read if you are keen to know more about living a happier and fulfilled life. Available from most book stores or online. A member of Adventist Schools Australia

4 More from Year 7 at Camp Howqua Maths Pathway Champions Congratulations to this fortnight s Maths Pathway champions. Students with an Average Growth Rate of 200% or Greater So Far This Year: 207%: Ju Huang 208%: Oliver Clark 211%: Mia Priano 222%: Tayla Chapman 227%: Levi Wallace 253%: Kiara Smith 258%: Zac Wall 267%: Teanna Kenins 275%: Ryan Somers 289%: Celina Mavor 307%: Jordan Alter 308%: Ethan Hunt 320%: Madison Wandmaker Students Who Achieved a Growth rate of 200% or greater in tests conducted in the last Fortnight: 200%: Joel Otto, Kimberley Steen, Thomas Downing, Brandon Leonard, Samuel Madden, Justin Harris, Ethan Meadows, Harmony Hendrie, Joby Pascoe, Zac Wall, Levi Wallace, Micah French, Caleb Watson, Henry Christie, Ryan Thompson 233%: Isabella Anderson, Ju Huang, Thomas Clark, William Hopkins, Isabelle Sampson, Samuel Borgas 267%: Jamen Conkie, Grace Mullaney 300%: Tamsin Royle, Jared Sparavec 333%: Ryan Somers, Oliver Clark, Ethan Hunt, Mia Priano, Jayvyn Kensley 367%: Madison Wandmaker, Ethan Wall 433%: Jordan Alter A 100% growth rate, if continued over a year, equals one year of growth in the Mathematics Curriculum. A 225% growth rate means two and a quarter years of growth will occur, if the growth rate is continued over a 12-month period. - Mr Oemcke Cross Country Amendment Last week s SEISS results were as follows: 13 Girls Jorja C. 1st, 13 Boys Joby P 2nd., 15 Girls Anika Homann 3rd and 16+ Boys Kwame O. 3rd. T: A member of Adventist Schools

5 Funky Footwear & Free Dress Day Fundraiser this Friday, May 18th All Edinburgh College students and staff are invited to wear FUNKY FOOTWEAR this Friday 18th for a GOLD COIN DONATION. Pull on your crazy boots, sparkling shoes and bright socks. This is a fundraiser organised by the Student Representative Council for the Edinburgh College Band tour to New Zealand. Check Uniform Items are Named Please check that your child is not wearing someone else s jumper/jacket. Students take off jackets/jumpers during the day and are unable to relocate them. Please take the time to name all items of uniform in order to help staff return them to the correct owners. Chess Fame The Edinburgh College Chess Club is privileged to be under the instruction of the #1 Women s Chess Player in Australia. Dr Julia Ryjanova was encouraged by her father to start playing chess at the age of 5. She now has the title of Women s Grandmaster (WGM) title. Dr Ryjanova, a medical doctor, enjoys travel, long hikes and family time. She will represent Australia at the World Chess Olympiad to be held in Georgia this year. Our students are enjoying learning from one of Australia s best. After school chess is held each Wednesday in the Primary Learning Centre from 3:30-4:30pm. Dash Cam Trial for Buses Currently, one of the Edinburgh College buses has a dash cam fitted as a trial to record all the forward movement and information. Over the next week, both a forward and internal camera will be trialled. By fitting these Dash Cams in our buses we can protect them from issues on our roads and use the footage for training our drivers. Parents & Friends Prayer Group A group of parents/staff/friends meet together to pray for God s continued guidance and care as we journey through life. We invite you to join us when you are able. If you have a prayer request, please let our Chaplains, Ryan and Julia, know or drop a note to Mrs Liebrandt or Mrs Anderson. Our next Prayer Group will meet May 22nd. Please meet at the Secondary office at 8:30am. Primary Calendar of Events Term 2 May 18 Funky Footwear Fundraiser for NZ Band Tour 21 Basketball Coaching for Years 5 & 6 June 1 Treat Day 8 Student Free Day 11 Queen s Birthday Public Holiday 13 ASV Primary Cross Country at Nunawading 15 Hoop Time (Years 3 & 4) 22 Hoop Time (Years 5 & 6) 27 Parent/Teacher Interviews 29 End of Term 2 2:30 finish *For all calendar updates, please use the following link to our live calendar: Uniform Shop Opening Hours Mondays 8:15 to 9:15am & 3:00 to 4:00pm Tuesdays 8:30 to 9:00am If you need to make arrangements outside these times, please contact Mrs Donny Wareham, M: Secondary Calendar of Events Term 2 May 17 Year 11 & 12 Legal Studies Excursion 17 Year 10 Futsal 18 Funky Footwear Fundraiser for NZ Band Tour Year 10 Work Experience 23 Year 9 City Challenge 30 Year 12 Avondale Trip 30 Year 9 SEISS Futsal June 4 Year 8 SEISS Futsal 4-7 Years 9-11 Mid Year Exams 8 Student Free Day 11 Queen s Birthday Public Holiday 13 GAT 14 Year 7 SEISS Futsal 29 End of Term 2 2:30pm finish *For all calendar updates, please use the following link to our live calendar: Chaplain/Counsellor Contact Details If you would like to chat or need help, please contact our Chaplain or College Counsellor. Pastor Ryan Vidot College Chaplain ryan.vidot@ec.vic.edu.au Miss Julia Sherar College Counsellor julia.sherar@ec.vic.edu.au T: A member of Adventist Schools