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Newsletter 25th March 2022

From the Principal's desk

Congratulations to our new School Captains for 2022, as they officially received their badges at our Monday morning school assembly on the 10^th March. We are proud to have Claudia Gallo, Nathan Zappia, Tanah Burkinshaw and Claudia Pulvermueller leading our students this year.

A reminder that RAT kits are still available to collect from the front office til the end of Term 2, for all students. Parents/carers can collect these kits and are encouraged to routinely use them twice a week, before school, to test your child for Covid-19. The use of these kits has been very successful in reducing the spread of Covid-19 amongst our community and together, we can continue to look after the health and safety of all students, staff and parents/carers in our community.

Congratulations to the following students for ‘playing by the rules’ during week 6:

Nico Jackson (Foundation / Year 1)
Ratu Damuni (Year 1 / 2)
Lewis Baxter-Smith (Year 3)
Ava Best (Year 4)

Congratulations to the following students for ‘helping someone in need’ during week 7:

Loveila Havea (Foundation / Year 1)
Darcy Jenner (Year 1 / 2)
Moana Soni (Year 3)
Clint Smith (Year 4)

The year 3 /4 students were very excited last Thursday as they headed off to camp. The students enjoyed exploring pioneer settlement, discovering more about Aboriginal culture, cruising along the Murray River on a paddle steamer, completing a discovery trail, seeing the Heartbeat of the Murray sound and light show and dressed up then posed for the camera while at the Old Time Photo Parlour. The students represented our College with pride and it has been so pleasing to see our students enjoy being able to attend school camps once again.

On Friday the 18^th March, our students and staff celebrated National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, with this year’s theme being ‘Kindness Culture: It starts with you.’ Kindness is a key element for bullying prevention and promotes inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging. It is an opportunity to teach what is kindness and demonstrate kind behaviour, both of which play important roles in bullying prevention. Together we can make a change. Everyone has a role to play for bullying prevention.

On Monday 22^nd March our students and staff celebrated Harmony Day by wearing orange or traditional, cultural clothing. Students enjoyed a range of food and activities on the day. Thankyou to our staff, SRC, Clontarf and volunteers for coordinating such a fun day for everyone.

The National Immunisation Program is occurring again this year and provides an opportunity for Year 7 and Year 10 secondary students to receive free immunisations, administered by the Swan Hill Rural City Council immunisation providers. Secondary school students are at an age when a vaccine will be most effective and provide protection before possible exposure to a disease. Only Year 7 and 10 students who have returned a signed, written consent form from their parent/carer will receive a vaccination. The vaccinations that will be administered this year are:

Year 7 – Human papillomavirus (HPV) – course of 2 vaccines, 6 months apart.

Diptheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) – single dose.

Year 10 – Meningococcal ACWY – single dose.

If your child has not brought home their consent form, please remind your child to take one home or you can collect a new one from the front office. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the College on 5026 3704.

On the 10^th March we said a tearful farewell to one of our amazing Education Support Staff, Sharon Weekley. Sharon brought a calm, positive and friendly approach to her role and will be thoroughly missed. On behalf of everyone in our Robinvale College school community we wish Sharon all the best for the future.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge Laura Masasso, who finished in her roles as Wellbeing Coordinator and Chaplain on the 23^rd March. Laura had a great rapport with the students and staff at Robinvale College and dedicated herself to our community. On behalf of everyone in our school community we wish Laura all the best for a well-deserved break and in the next stage of her life journey.

Please join me in welcoming Dylan Murphy to the College in the role of Buildings and Grounds person, alongside Adam.

Did you know that you can access our school policies on our College website at https://www.robinvale.vic.edu.au/policies-reports

We have recently updated this page with the following policies:

Respect for School Staff Policy
Complaints Policy
Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy
Inclusion and Diversity Policy
Statement of Values and School Philosophy
Duty of Care Policy
Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy
Yard Duty Policy
Camps and Excursions Policy
Health Care Needs Policy
First Aid Policy
Digital Learning Policy

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss these policies. You can also request a hard copy of any of the policies by calling the front office.

I will be on personal leave from Monday the 4^th April and will return to school early Term 2. Please note that any queries for me during this time can be directed to Ms Stephanie Shanahan who will be Acting Principal during this time.

Not Feeling Well

If our child is feeling unwell or has cold-like symptoms please keep them at home

Student Led Conferences

Student Led Conferences will be held in Week 9 (Monday 28th to Thursday 31st, March 2022. Each student at Robinvale College has an Individual Student Engagement Plan, that includes Learning Goals for Maths, English, Attendance and a goal of the student’s choice.Student Led Conferences (SLCs) are an opportunity for parents and carers to meet with their child’s Learning Coach, led by the student, to discuss the student’s Learning Goals and how parents/carers and teachers can support the student to achieve their goals. Each SLC is 10 minutes and can be held after school until 4.30pm, or at a time during the day when the Learning Coach is not scheduled on class. Bookings are now open for SLCs. To book, use one of the following:• Compass Parent Portal or app – Conferences (Formerly PST) •Contacting the student’s Learning Coach by email or phone call •Call the college office on 5026 3704 and office staff will make the booking on Compass for you. Learning Coaches will also be contacting parents and carers to request bookings this week. Please don’t hesitate to contact the college if you have any questions.

Robinale College School Photos

Please note and put in your calender that Photo Day will be Monday 23^rd May, 2022. This year our school photographer, Leading Image are not issuing order envelopes for students. Instead you will recieve an access code to order and pay online at www.leadingiage.com.au If you are unable to order online, please contact the front office and we will assist you on how you can order your child's photos. Please note family photos will need to be paid 24 hours prior to Photo Day.

School Crossing

SCHOOL CROSSING REMINDERS TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR CHILD SAFE

please wait BEHIND the line until the whistle is blown
there is to be NO PARKING between the No Stopping Sign and the crossing
These rules apply in ALL weather conditions

F-4 Awards Week 6

For playing by the rules

Foundation/Year 1- Nicco Jackson

Year 1/2 - Ratu Damuni

Year 3 - Lewis Baxter-Smith

Year 4 - Ava Best

F-4 Awards Week 7

For helping someone in need

Foundation/Year 1- Loveila Havea

Year 1/2 - Darcy Jenner

Year 3 - Moana Soni

Year 4 - Clint Smith

Foundation -4, 95% or above attendance Week 7

VET TRADIES 2022

Vet Tradies is up and running after 2 years of stops and starts. The students are currently engaged in their Term One Activities of Automotive. Term 2 the students will be looking at Basic Engineering, Term 3 they will take on Horticulture and Term 4 will see short courses completed such as White Card, First Aid etc.

This year we have 9 students from Years 10 and 11 undertaking VET Tradies every Friday at the Robinvale College. A number of years ago the College was kindly donated a 1981 VC Commodore and this allows for the students to undertake basic vehicle maintenance.

The College is fortunate to be partnered with SuniTafe who provides us with qualified teachers for each Unit of study.

Doctors in Secondary Schools

Wednesdays 10:00am to 3:00pm A Confidential service.

Appointments:

Text message your:

Full Name,

Date of Birth

Medicare Number (If you know it) to 0458 523 360 before Tuesday morning. Medical Reception staff will text back an appointment time. Alternatively you can ring 5026 4501 and speak to MVAC Health Reception staff. On Wednesday's you may drop into the school clinic at recess or lunch to make an appointment.

**If you have a cold, sore throat or cough stay home, and text 0458 523 360 to let us know that you are at home and the Doctor will ring you.

This is a confidential service, you may ask your parent to attend with you, if you would prefer. Doctor’s Clinic is located in Administration Building.

ROBINVALE CLONTARF ACADEMY

Our junior academy members had the opportunity to catch up with the school nurse, Antoinette Tippett. We discussed health and wellbeing and some step to look after yourself. Thank you Antoinette.

Robinvale College Mock Interviews

Dale Harvey, SWL Coordinator (Northern Mallee LLEN) along with Danica Taliloa, Operational Support Officer and Reece Crabtree, Apprenticeship/Traineeship Consultant (from SMGT) held Mock Interviews with 18 VCAL Robinvale College students studying in Senior, Intermediate, and Foundation on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Mock Interviews help students to gain experience and learn about interview techniques. Students were interviewed by Danica or Reece for selected employment or SWL Portal Opportunities. The interviews followed the Job Readiness Presentations at the College. Students who presented a resume and cover letter, at the conclusion of the interview, were provided with feedback. Mock interviews are part of the Robinvale College School Employer Engagement Program run in partnership with Northern Mallee LLEN to assist students to apply for Work Experience and SWL Opportunities and future employment opportunities. Thankyou to SMGT for participating.

Harmony Day

A BIG THANK YOU to the Health and Wellbeing Team, Robinvale Clontarf Academy, KGA and Our Place Robinvale for organising Harmony day event and SRC and VCAL for assisting with putting it all together. Thank you to Elaine's Kitchen for donating the dumplings and to the staff members who came with cultural food to share. Also thanks to the Network House Robinvale for letting us display a few of their flags throughout the piazza. Students also did some trivia, where they tried to match the names of 15 countries to their flags that were displayed.

Year 9 Program in the Community Garden

The Year 9 students have been very busy in the garden planting vegetable seedlings for winter and picking the summer vegetables.

Microchip your pet for free

Swan Hill Rural City Council is giving residents the chance to microchip their pets for free in April, with free animal registrations included up to 10 April 2023.

Registration renewal will be required to be paid annually from 10 April 2023. Bookings are required and you will need to allow 15 minutes on the day of your appointment for your pet’s microchipping.

Any animal born after 1 July 2020 is required to have a source number of the breeder to be eligible to be microchipped. This source number is a microchipping requirement under the Domestic Animals Regulations 2015.

If you are the breeder or owner of any pet born after 1 July 2020, you can register for a source number online. Please be aware no appointments will be taken if a source number is not supplied for any pet born after 1 July 2020.

The Robinvale microchipping session will be conducted at the Robinvale Pound located at 2 Coach Road, Robinvale,Thursday 7th April 10:30am- 1:00pm. Pet owners are asked to bring their booking card along with them to the appointment. You will be required to wait in your vehicle with your pet until you are called for. In conjunction with the National Desexing Network, Council also runs a subsidised cat desexing program. The program is available to residents on pensions or low incomes. Please note that bookings cannot be taken over the phone they must be made in person. For more information, please contact Council’s Regulatory Services on 5036 2346.