Robinvale College eNewsletter

From the Principal's Desk

It has been a busy final couple of weeks of Term One at Robinvale College.

Student Led Conferences

Last week, our Student Led Conferences were a great success. Students reported enjoying the opportunity to share their Individual Student Engagement Plan (ISEP) goals with their parents and carers. Parents and carers were appreciative of the opportunity to learn more about their child’s learning and build positive working relationships with teaching staff.

In our ongoing efforts to constantly improve what we do, we will be providing an opportunity for the community to provide feedback about Student Led Conferences through the College Facebook page soon.

Cross Country

The Cross Country was enjoyed by both staff and students with the students in Green House being the overall winners on the day. It was great to see and feel the positive atmosphere during the awards ceremony at the end of the day. Thanks to all the staff that contributed to making the event an enjoyable and engaging experience.

Easter Bonnet Parade

On Tuesday, the F-2 Community held an Easter Bonnet Parade. Students looked amazing as they paraded in their Easter Bonnets. Staff and students were also entertained by a performance put on by some of the students. Even though parents were unable to attend on site, the Parade was live streamed through our Facebook account with over 100 viewers being able to watch the parade as it took place. It was hard for the judges to decide the prizes for best bonnet for each year level.

Attendance Awards

Congratulations to the students from the F-4 Community for their outstanding attendance. Many students have achieved 90% or above attendance for Term 1. Year 1/ 2 won the class award for attendance last week with 90% attendance overall.

Welcome

In Term Two we welcome two new staff members to the College, Melissa Borg will be teaching in the 1 /2 classroom. Aye Dathong will join us as our Science Lab Tech.

Farewell

We are farewelling Antoinette Tippet, School Nurse. Thank you, Antoinette for your dedication to our students during your time at the College. The support you have provided to many of our Senior students and the programs and events that you have brought to the College have been greatly appreciated. We wish you well.

We also say goodbye to one of our teachers, Richard Snel. Richard was only with us for a short while but managed to gain the positive regard of many of our students in that time. Good luck Richard.

National Immunisation Program

As part of The National Immunisation Program many of our Year 7 and Year 10 secondary students received free immunisations, administered by the Swan Hill Rural City Council immunisation providers last week. Secondary school students are at an age when a vaccine will be most effective and provide protection before possible exposure to a disease. It was good to see many families making the most of this opportunity. If your child has missed out this term they will be returning in October.

RAT kits

A reminder that RAT kits are still available to collect from the front office until the end of week 4 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.

Last day of Term 1

Friday 8 April will be the last day of Term 1. Students will be dismissed at 2.30pm. Buses will leave early, except Euston buses. Any Euston students who are unable to be collected early will be supervised at the bus stop.

First day of Term Two will be Tuesday, 26 April.

On behalf of the College, we wish all our students a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Stephaine Shanahan Acting Principal

Foundation- 4 Attendance Term 1

RESPECT FOR SCHOOL STAFF POLICY

Help for non-English speakers

If you need help to understand the information in this policy please contact the Administration Office.

Purpose

To ensure that members of our community understand Robinvale College’s expectations for appropriate interactions with school staff.

Policy

Staff at Robinvale College, including teachers, education support staff, office staff, the Assistant Principals and Principal are committed to providing a positive and supportive learning environment for all our students. Our staff take their work very seriously and feel privileged to be able to play an important role in each child’s education.

Parents/carers and visitors to our school also have an important role to play in fostering a safe and inclusive environment for the entire school community.

Respectful behaviours within the school community

All staff at Robinvale College have a right to a safe and supportive work environment, and we expect that parents/carers and visitors behave in an appropriate and respectful manner at all times.

The Department of Education and Training has outlined expectations on parent/carer behaviour within Victorian government school communities in the Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy.

Unacceptable behaviours

When parents and carers engage in unacceptable behaviours against a staff member of another member of the school community, this can affect their health, safety and wellbeing.

Unacceptable behaviours include, but are not limited to:

being violent or threatening violence of any kind, including physically intimidating behaviour such as aggressive hand gestures or invading another person’s personal space
speaking or behaving in a rude, aggressive or threatening way, either in person, via email, social media, or over the telephone
sending demanding, rude, confronting or threatening letters, emails or text messages
discriminatory or derogatory comments
the use of social media or public forums to make inappropriate or threatening remarks about the school, staff or students.

At the Principal’s discretion, unacceptable behaviour may be managed by:

requesting that the parties attend a mediation or counselling sessions
implementing specific communication protocols
written warnings
conditions of entry to school grounds or school activities
exclusion from school grounds or attendance at school activities
reports to Victoria Police
legal action

The Principal may also seek support from Department of Education and Training staff when managing unacceptable parent or carer behaviour.

Respectfully raising complaints

We welcome complaints from parents and carers if they are communicated in a respectful and constructive way. Complaints and concerns raised with us can help our school community by providing feedback to improve how our school operates.

When raising a complaint or concern with us, Robinvale College expects all members of our community to act consistently with this policy, our Statement of Values and School Philosophy and the Department’s Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy.

For information on how to raise a complaint or concern with our school, refer to our Robinvale College Complaints Policy, which can be found on our College website or you can request a hard copy from our front office.

The Family Engagement in Learning is also a useful Department resource outlining how parents and carers can best engage with schools to provide feedback, suggestions and complaints.

COMMUNICATION

This policy will be communicated to our school community in the following ways:

Available publicly on our school’s website
Reminders in our school newsletter
Included in staff induction processes
Signage will be displayed at the front office
Included in transition and enrolment packs
Hard copy available from school administration upon request

RELATED POLICIES and resources

Department of Education and Training policies and resources:

School polices that can be found on our College website:

Complaints Policy
Statement of Values and School Philosophy

Welcome

Hi! My name is Mel Borg and I will begin teaching at Robinvale College in Term 2. I am moving with my family from Narre Warren South in the South East suburbs, but I grew up 25km North of Melbourne in a suburb called Craigieburn.

I have been a primary school teacher for 7 years, completing my Bachelor of Education (Primary) through Curtin University. As soon as I completed my degree, I began teaching a Year 1/2 class at the school where I completed my internship – Beaconsfield Upper Primary School. I then went on to teach Foundation for four years, Grade 1 for a year and Year 3/4 last year and Term 1 of this year. As hard as it is for me to say goodbye to my school community, my family and I are ready for a tree change and I am really looking forward to teaching Year 1/2 from Term 2 at Robinvale College.

I really enjoy going to the movies, hanging out with family and friends, playing netball, crafting with my Cricut machine and reading, especially crime thriller and mystery novels; I love suspense!

My first impression of Robinvale College is that it is a beautiful small community that is very warm and welcoming; the school has a really good feel to it. I am excited to be a part of it all and getting to know everyone 😊

Attendance Week 8 and Week 9

Well done to the students from Foundation - Year 4 students who had 95% or above attendance for Weeks 8 and 9

Foundation -1 Swimming

Our Foundation and Year 1 students are making fantastic progress in the pool this term. Foundation students are gaining confidence with independence in the water. Year 1 have been working on swimming the distance of the 12m pool, without any assistance.

ATSIC display cabinet

Paris and Tayisha completed the display Aboriginal artifacts in the cabinet, thatis situtated in the Front Office.

Foundation - 4 Awards Week 8

For thinking before you act Foundation/Year 1- Austin ChittasornYear 3 - Austin Smith

F-4 Awards Week 9

For being a team player Foundation/Year 1- Lewa Damuni Year 1/2 - Annabelle Morris Year 3 - Putra Lajiun Year 4 - Lillian Paola

F-4 Awards Week 10

For being respectful. Foundation/Year 1- Evony-Mae McDonaldYear 1/2 - Tevita Akauola (absent for photo)Year 3 - Talita HeitongaYear 4 - Siosaia Felise

Celebrating Harmony

The F-4 students completed an artwork recently, after celebrating and learning about Harmony Day this term.The students are so proud of them and are very excited that their self-creations are up on display, on the F-4 Community wall.

Foundation-4 Term 1 SEL Awards

For demonstrating outstanding respectful behaviour Foundation/Year 1- Ivy Manu Year 1/2 - Phong Nguyen Year 3 - Mihle Linde Year 4 - Marley-Jo Lingwoodock-Togo

Year 12 Awards

Student Achievement Awards. These awards recognise acts that reflect our school values. Adriana Falvo and Claudia Pulvermueller

Structured work placement

As part of their certificates VCAL students take part in the Structured Work Placement program every Thursday. Each placement runs over 10 weeks. An important component of their VCAL certificates they're allowing students to experience real work life. We are very fortunate here at the Robinvale College that our local businesses are a huge support to our program and students. Pictured are just some of the students out on placement currently,Chef Thanong - Euston Club Alani Ale – Neil Tolley Building Emma Falvo – St Marys School Jeremiah Moimoi – Fishers IGA

Chemical Reactions

Year 10 students have been continued exploring chemical reactions.Students have been learning about precipitation & neutralisation reactions. They have been carrying out experiments on both of these topics.

Cross Country

Congratulations to all the participants at this year's Cross Country. It was held last Friday

Easter Bonnet Winners

Foundation/Year 1- Valeria Tamaliso and Loveila Havea Year 1/2 - Tremayne Baxter and Phoenix Jackson Year 3 - Paulina Tamaliso and Cayden Jolly Year 4 - Lillian Paola and Brocky Tran

Doctors in Secondary Schools

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

Appointments: Text message your:Full Name,Date of BirthMedicare 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 or email helen.harris@mvac.org.au Helen will email back an appointment time. On Wednesdays 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.

Lunchtime Activities

Students enjoyed playing games during lunch time activitysupervised by Mr. Jensen and Mr. MacDonald.

Victoria Clontarf Cup

This week, boys from the Robinvale Academy attended the Annual Clontarf Cup in Melbourne. This gave them the opportunity to sit down with some of our partners at dinner, meet Hawthorn player, Chad Wingard and have a go at public speaking. Wednesday was a gfull on day, playing 6 games of football and finish off with a mixed game against staff. Our boys represented our College very well in both sport and Clontarf spirit.

Library Books

Students who return lost/overdue books to the library will automatically go into the draw for a $50.00 Scholastic voucher that will enable them to purchase from the Scholastic Book Club

Older students who don’t normally purchase from book club will be able to purchase for another family member. It could be spent on a brother, sister, niece, nephew, cousin or whoever they choose. I will also be giving away random spot prizes for books returned. The 1st random prize winner is Korban Dixon 4A.

Newsletter 8th April 2022