The Newsletter Friday 15th November 2024
PRINCIPAL REPORT
Dear Families,
I am so happy to be back after my long service leave! I had an amazing time catching up with family, my son's wedding and some travel. A huge thank you to Ms. Steph Fang for acting as principal in my absence—she did a fantastic job leading the school community, and I’m grateful for her dedication. Thanks also to all the staff for their support of Steph, leadership, students and each other.
Nala
I am very excited to welcome our newest member of Robinvale College. Nala our new school dog is very busy learning how to be the very best dog ever! She's already learnt to sit, lay down, go to her bed and calm before she's patted. What a clever girl.
Prep Transition 2025
It has been great to see our new Preps for 2025 as they begin their Prep Familiarisation sessions. These are exciting times for our new students, and it has been wonderful to see all of the siblings joining us for next year along with our new families. As we approach the end of the year, there are many exciting events to look forward to. Here are just a few of the highlights:
**Valedictory Dinner** – We look forward to celebrating our graduating students and their accomplishments. This is a wonderful evening for families and staff to honour our seniors and wish them well in their future endeavours.
**Grade 6 Graduation** – Our Grade 6 students will be graduating soon, and we are so proud of all they have achieved! This milestone marks the end of their primary years and a big step towards high school.
**$20 Boss Program** – This program has been a fantastic experience for our students, who have been developing entrepreneurial skills and learning about teamwork and business basics. We can’t wait to see their final projects!
**Activities Week** – With a range of engaging activities planned, Activities Week is a great opportunity for students to explore new interests and have some fun before the year wraps up.
Planning 2025
Looking ahead, we are already planning for 2025, and part of that involves organizing class lists and grade placements. If your child will not be returning next year, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly. Additionally, if you know of any new families joining our community, please encourage them to reach out to us so we can help make their transition smooth.
Social Media Safety
Parents/Carers play an important role in supporting their children to be safe online and on social media. You can help your children safely navigate their digital world and educate them to avoid harmful online experiences. You can explore websites, games, apps and social media together and set some rules and boundaries.
Your support and guidance can give your children the knowledge to make sound decisions online and confidence to ask for help when they need it. It is also important to stay informed about online safety.
The Department of Education recognises this important issue and has developed fact sheets about supports to help keep students safe online and what to do if they are involved in an online incident.
The fact sheets contain links to evidence-based information on supporting positive and safe online experiences, signs a child or young person might need support, what to do if something unsafe happens online, and where to reach out to for more support.
To access the fact sheets, refer to the Safe Socials webpage. The fact sheets are available in 19 community languages. If you have any queries about this information, you can contact the department via email:bullystppoers@education.vic.gov.au
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Let’s make these last weeks of the year memorable and full of learning and celebration!
Warm regards, Lyn Coulter
Robinvale College
LISA MOUNGA
Lisa represented the Robinvale College at State Primary track and field in Melbourne last week and competed in 9/10 old girls shot put placing 5th place throwing another PB 8.02m. Congratulation Lisa.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Our Junior Captains Gwendoline Masila-Liutolo and Annabelle Morris represented the College this week at the Remembrance day Service. Our Band conductor Siosiua Taumoefolau also played the last post at the service.
2025 TRANSITION
Our 2025 Foundation students visited the College for their second transition session this week. The children enjoyed a range of social games and learning activities, led by Miss Rose Rogers. Our next transition session will be held on Tuesday, 26th November from 9:30am – 1:00pm. An information evening will also be held on Thursday 28th November 28th for parents and carers who would like to know more about Robinvale College and what their child’s first year of school will entail.
WORLD KINDNESS DAY
On Wednesday, November 13th the College celebrated World Kindness Day. Students and staff were encouraged to make a Kindness Pledge, promising to perform a little act of kindness throughout the day. The pledges are currently on display in the F-4 building and everyone is invited to come and put the ‘I’ in KIND today, and every day. Let’s make kindness the norm.
SUMMER CAMP ANGLESEA
Exciting Opportunity for 15-18 Year Old's! 
Kick off 2025 with a FREE Summer Camp in beautiful Anglesea, Vic! 
From January 20th to 23rd, youth from across the area will gather for an incredible experience focused on building skills in leadership, teamwork, and self-reflection.
Location: Anglesea, Vic
Dates: January 20th - 23rd, 2025
Seeking Participants & Volunteers Why come along? Not only will you enjoy fun activities at the beach and in nature, but you’ll also have the chance to develop essential life skills in a supportive setting! 
Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Steph on 0427 341 516 or stephanie.hartshorn@swanhill.vic.gov.au to register your interest! Organised by Swan Hill Council Youth Support Program
YEAR 8 SCIENCE
The Year 8 students constructed a mini trebuchet during a science practical activity . The students explore how energy is stored and released when a mini trebuchet is launched. They discover how understanding of kinetic and potential energy can be used to construct rockets , missiles and how energy is converted from potential to Kinetic energy. The hands on practical activities organised by Mr Desire ignited love for science as students experience science in action. This term year 8 is doing physics ; forms of energy , light and sound .
ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER
Ricky Baxter will be visiting our school every Thursday to build relationships with students and their families. Students will see him walking around at recess or lunch. Ricky would love it if students came and said g’day!
