Robinvale College eNewsletter

Principal's Message

Term 4 at Robinvale College has commenced with a flurry of activity.

We had the dental visit in week one. Many children who returned their consent forms were able to take advantage of this great opportunity to have a free dental check up and treatment if required. Tooth decay is one of the most prevalent diseases in Victoria with almost half all children affected. Dental conditions are the highest single cause of preventable hospitalisations for kids under 10. Given the importance of good dental care, it is fantastic that the College can provide access to this resource for our students.

In week two The Football Victoria (FV) - Positive Start Schools Gala Day Tour 2022 visited the College and provided an AFL skills clinic to all students from Foundation to Year 10. This is an initiative that aims to re-engage Victorian school students of all regions, backgrounds and abilities across Victoria following the Covid pandemic. The students reported that they thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity, as you can see by the photos include in this newsletter. The AFL clinic providers also provided very positive feedback regarding the behaviour and attitudes of our students.

We held a whole school assembly where many students received awards for outstanding attendance and demonstrating the School Values of Respect, Resilience, Responsible and Learners. The Students learn about these values through the Colleges Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum. Details about the winners can be fond in this newsletter. Assemblies are now open to parents and carers and we encourage you to attend. Please monitor the College’s Facebook page for details of our next whole school assembly.

Some of our Secondary students and staff had the opportunity to participate in a White Card course provided on sight by a Registered Training Organisation. The Construction Induction Card (White Card) is a mandatory requirement for all workers on building and civil construction sites. In the White Card course, students learnt the basic principles of occupational health and safety requirements. This demonstrates the College’s ongoing efforts to ensure we are providing highly relevant and engaging learning opportunities to our students.

Our VCAL team held Multicultural Day activities and hosted a barbeque for the whole school it was fantastic to see many students in cultural dress and enjoying the activities.

Robinvale College opened its doors to the community during our Open Afternoon. All members of the community were invited to come and see the fantastic facilities and learning opportunities the College has to offer. The hard work of staff and students was exhibited through displays and demonstrations. Even though the weather was challenging, several families were taken on tours through the College by student volunteers. Those who were unable to attend still had the opportunity to view all the College has to offer by watching the live feed on the Robinvale College Facebook page.

Our Year 12 VCE students will have their last day of classes on Wednesday, 19^th October. I would like to congratulate them for the persistence and resilience that has brought them to where they are now. I’m sure you will all join me in wishing them the best of luck with their upcoming exams.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the College.

Steph Shanahan

Acting Principal

Science Fair Award

During Term 3, students in years 7-10 worked on their science projects in preparation the Science Fair, our annual science project display.

This year's Science Fair was based on science week's theme - 'Glass: more than meets the eye'.

Congratulations to all our science students for their fantastic efforts. Students' science projects are on display in the science and language building.

Playground Markings /Scooter Track

Over the Holidays the College has had a few changes with playground markings located around the school and a scooter track. Students will be able to borrow a scooter and helmet during break times and have fun riding around the track. Thanks to the Active Schools Extra- curricular funding.

F-4 Community Week 1 Awards

SEL Awards for 'Accepting Yourself'

Foundation/Year 1- Isaiah Lamb Year 1/2 - Henry Nguyen Year 3 - Raymond Backus Year 4 - Hamish Macintosh

Star of the Week Awards

Foundation/Year 1- Darcy Mitchell Year 1/2 - Gabriel McDonald Year 3 - Sze Lei Poh

Year 4 - Lillian Paola

Year 5-8 Community Week 1 Awards

SEL Awards Confidence Persistennce

Riley Jenner; Corey Valinoti-Marks; Vilivaka Filimone;

SEL Awards Being Independent

Callum Togo; Eli Kirby; Lisita Talasinga

Year 9- 12 Community Awards

Every week students’ that have 95-100% attendance are put into a draw for a $25 Community Voucher.

The Term 3 winner were won by;

Week 1 Wade Best

Week 2 Johnathon Manu

Week 3 Claudia Albanese

Week 4 Ella Mannix

Week 5 Elizabeth Chirchiglia

Week 6 Mia Johnson

Week 7 Salote Fangatua

Week 8 Ivy Russell

Week 9 Hayley Ubergang

Week 10 Kalim Fanua

Thirty students in the 9-12 Learning Community who had 95-100% attendance in Week 1 Term 4, were put into a draw for a $25 Community Voucher. This was won by Geno Brigante.

AFL Clinic

Students in F-10 participated in an AFL clinic at the school. Students enjoyed participating in the games and drills.

Swimming Program

Our swimming program kicked off this week and our F-1 students loved their first lesson for the term!

Multicultural Day

Students celebrated Multicultural day on Tuesday. The day was organised as part of a VCAL Community Activity. Student from Foundation to Year 12 had the chance to dress in traditional multicultural costume clothing and enjoy a free BBQ at lunchtime.

What is thunderstorm asthma?

Thunderstorm asthma occurs when asthma symptoms are caused by ryegrass pollen allergy during springtime thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm asthma can happen suddenly to people in spring or summer when there is a lot of grass pollen in the air and the weather is hot, dry, windy, and stormy.

Spring thunderstorm weather can cause pollen grains to burst into tiny pieces, which the wind then blows around us. When people with pollen allergy breathe in these tiny pieces of pollen, they can go deep inside the lungs and trigger an asthma attack. Thunderstorm asthma - National Asthma Council Australia

Doctors in Secondary Schools

Wednesdays 10am to 3pm

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. # Or ring 5026 4501 and speak to MVAC Health Reception staff.

# Or on Wednesday 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, 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, this is your decision.

Doctor’s Clinic off corridor in Administration Building

National Mental Health Month 2022

National Mental Health Month is during October 2022 and is an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) to advocate for and raise awareness of Australian mental health. It is an important time where the Australian community comes together to raise awareness and promote better mental health for all.

The National Mental Health Month 2022 Awareness Campaign theme is:

‘Building Resilience: Communities and Connections’

So let us all try to consider this for the rest of this month as part of your school community.

Community mental health services