Principal s Report. May 16, 2017 Issue 6 MONBULK COLLEGE NEWS

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Fe May 16, 2017 Issue 6 MONBULK COLLEGE NEWS Respect, Excellence, Responsibility David Hill Rd, Monbulk Ph: 9751 9000 Fax: 9751 9001 Email: monbulk.co@edum

au Dates to remember: Monday 22 nd May 2018 Year 12 Pathways Information Evening Friday Friday 26 th May Whole College Athletics Carnival Saturday 27 th May Deb Ball Principal s Report $7.

1 Fe May 16, 2017 Issue 6 MONBULK COLLEGE NEWS Respect, Excellence, Responsibility David Hill Rd, Monbulk Ph: Fax: monbulk.co@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: Dates to remember: Monday 22 nd May 2018 Year 12 Pathways Information Evening Friday Friday 26 th May Whole College Athletics Carnival Saturday 27 th May Deb Ball Principal s Report $7.5 Million for New Classrooms It is with great pleasure that I write my article today for the newsletter. In the State Budget the college has received $7,578,000 to enable us to demolish the front wing of the college and to build new, modern classrooms and an ICT hub. The Honorable James Merlino visited the college on Wednesday May 3 rd to announce the funding to the local community. In this issue: Principal s Report VCE Top Year 12 Pathways Information Working Bee Thank You SSL Team Community Learning Project Update Science News Curiositorium News Music News Upcoming Sport Dates: Wednesday 17 th May Year 8 Sports Monday 22 nd May Year 7 Sport Friday 26 th May Whole College Athletics Carnival In his letter confirming the new funding he writes: Having modern and up-to-date classrooms and facilities in our schools is a fundamental part of ensuring every child has the best possible education. We can t build the Education State without investing in our schools bricks and mortar. This grant will mean that once the library and administration offices are complete (our first grant of $3 million) the college will be able to continue with the building program to achieve an environment which supports students to achieve to their potential. At this stage it is anticipated that the required demolition to build the library will occur in the July term break and excavation and building works will then commence in Term Three. College Athletics Carnival The whole school Athletics carnival is being held on Friday May 26 th at the Knox Athletics track. Parents are welcome to attend during the day and if you are bringing your student or taking them home with you at the end of the day please sign in and out with Ms Ibbott. Students are encouraged to dress in house colours on the day and will be transported to and from the college by bus. Margaret Uren Principal

2 VCE Top 10 - Excellence and Motivation Congratulations to the following students for being the top 10 for excellence and motivation in March and April! To be eligible to be considered part of the top 10 students have to be nominated by their teachers. For excellence nominations they have to be in the top three of their class. For motivation they have to show consistent improvement and willingness to put in the work to achieve personal success. Those students to receive the most nominations get to be part of the top 10! MOTIVATION Amy McCoach Emily Martens Keegan Clarke Keeley Branson Kimberley Rothville Lucy Alkhlawi Madeline McCheyne Ruby Allan Sarsha Brooks Taleisha Heath EXCELLENCE Claire Hyett Connor Randall Jennifer Walters Daniel Cleary Emily Ten-Hoeve Emily Eriksen Alana Couvreur Hannah Joy Matthew Chipman Holly Cruttenden MONBULK COLLEGE 2018 YEAR 12: PATHWAYS INFORMATION EVENING Monday 22 nd May, 2017 College Theatre 7:30pm Parents and students are strongly encouraged to attend the Pathways Information Evening on Monday 22 nd May to receive information on Year 12 Pathways for 2018; this evening will also help students acquaint themselves with pathways available after Year 12 and the subject selection process. The information provided on this night will assist you in supporting your child in their selection of VCE subjects for 2018 and for those current VCE students who may be considering transferring to VCAL in After a general explanatory session, you will have the opportunity to discuss specific programs and ask questions of the Senior School Teaching & Learning Leader, Careers Coordinator and VCAL Team Leader. If you have further questions, please contact us at the College on or to sverns.louise.m@edumail.vic.gov.au. 2

Vander-Young, Nicki Argoon, Joel and Ash Britton, Donna, Michael and Damien Chapman, Andrew George, Bob and Ryan Stark, Melinda, Scott and Chloe Riddell, Terry Hubbard, Kevin Ellis and Eric Markham.

3 Working Bee Thank You Thank you very much to the following families and students who attended our recent Working Bee. Petra and Erik van Vugt, Lisa and Jeff Doddrell, Ryan, Hank and Matilda dehaan, Jackson Creek, Murray Crawford, Noah and Caleb Barnes, Sarah, Mason and Tarrant Crotty, Emma Absolom, Shani Vander-Young, Nicki Argoon, Joel and Ash Britton, Donna, Michael and Damien Chapman, Andrew George, Bob and Ryan Stark, Melinda, Scott and Chloe Riddell, Terry Hubbard, Kevin Ellis and Eric Markham. Once again a special thank you to Trish Rambaldo for supplying the amazing morning tea. Eric Markham Assistant Principal School for Student Leadership Team Community Learning Project update On Saturday the families of 2016 School for Student Leadership Team members Joel Britton, Damien Chapman and Tom Fueggle came together at the Monbulk College Working Bee to rejuvenate and breathe new life into the garden beds at the back of the school. This team effort was carried out in preparation for the establishment of a new vegetable and herb garden for Monbulk College. A big thank you goes out to all families who helped out, including a few not directly involved with the School for Student Leadership. We really appreciate it! Shani Vander-Young SSL Liaison Teacher 3

4 Science News The year 7 s had plenty of fun solving crimes at the forensics incursion the other week. Here are a few photos! Mrs Miller 4

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Upcoming Sport Dates: Principal s Report. August 22 nd 2017 Issue 12 MONBULK COLLEGE NEWS Fe August 22 nd 2017 Issue 12 MONBULK COLLEGE NEWS Respect, Excellence, Responsibility David Hill Rd, Monbulk Ph: 9751 9000 Fax: 9751 9001 Email: monbulk.co@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: www.monbulkcol.vic.edu.au