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The Grapevine Newsletter 28th October 2022

Principal's Message

We’ve had another busy two weeks at the College. This has included the Year 12 last day and assembly, 5/6 students attending the SuniTafe for a learning through lunch excursion and the Debutante Ball. Thank you to all the staff and community members who made these events possible. We have also commenced our transition programs with next year’s Foundation students visiting on Tuesdays and visits from new students joining us from other school for years 7 and 9 in 2023. If you are aware of any other families wishing to enrol students in the College for 2023, please ask them to contact the College for more information. The Year 12 VCE students commenced their exams on Wednesday. We wish them all the best of luck. Thank you for your ongoing support of the College.

Kind Regards,

Stephanie Shanahan

Acting Principal

Year 12 Celebrations

Year 12’s celebrated their final day with a whole school assembly and morning tea with their teachers and parents. Students have now completed their study week as the exams commenced on Wednesday 26th October. We wish every single Year 12 student the very best for their exams and final days of school. The Year 12 will also come together with their families and staff for their Valedictory Dinner in November.

Some of the Year 12 students Miss Purcell had the privilege to work with in various teaching roles over the last 13 years 2010-2022 including Bevan, Tanah and Simeon who completed 13 years at Robinvale College and Frank and Asi who joined in later years.

Robinvale College Community Debutante Ball 2022

Congratulations to the Debutantes and their partners who made their debut on Friday 21st October at the Robinvale Community Centre. The event was attended by the debutes parents , siblings grandparents, extended family and friends. This year's debutantes were:

Gianna Gallace partnered by Ricky Zaffina, Molly Heeps partnered by Nick Neyland, Tyra Giofrelle partnered by Pasquale Deluca, Gemma Zappia partnered by Shane Boram, Nicole Vespucci partnered by Finn Wescombe, Tania Vespucci partnered by Dominic Vespucci, Kasey Camera partnered by Ross Lamattina, Sienna Gallace partnered by Dante Brigante and Eve Natale partnered by Luigi Brigante.

Year 12 Exams

Students have begun their exams this Wednesday at the Robinvale Football Rooms, with English the first exam. Year 11 students sitting Units 3/4 subjects will also be sitting exams durning the exam period.

VCAL Family Lunch

Foundation VCAL students have been enjoying practicing their social skills every Tuesday with a traditional ‘family lunch’. They have also been practicing their oracy for practical purposes, and building up their confidence in making large orders over the phone. Yesterday’s family lunch was particularly special, as it was the last one for our year 12s. It was beautiful seeing the effort the rest of the class put in to make this day special.

5/6 Procedural Writing

The 5/6 classes are currently doing procedural writing as their Writing focus. 5/6B were lucky enough to see scones being made for a procedural task. Miss Rosa made a film of herself making her famous scones. Miss Rosa talked about the aim of the activity, the equipment and ingredients that would be used and then gave step by step instructions on how to make the scones. The students enjoyed seeing a live procedure taking place. At the end of the session all of the students were given a chance to taste Miss Rosa’s famous scones, with some jam and whipped cream. The session was enjoyed by all and 5/6B would like to thank Miss Rosa for making her informative video and sharing the delicious scones with them.

Learning through lunch

On Thursday the 20th of October year 5 and 6 students enjoyed an excursion to Sunitafe in Mildura. The students were shown around the tafe and enjoyed a lunch supplied by the hospitality department. During lunch they listened to guest speakers from Mildura city council talking about their education and employment journeys. 5/6 students have been involved in a program called Learning through lunch, which is sponsored by ARDOCH an organisation that focuses on realising children’s potential through education.

Year 4 Technology

Year 4 students in Miss Purcell’s class have been working hard on practicing their typing skills. The whole class was engaged and thoroughly enjoyed their lesson.

Go Green Fundraiser

Well done to the Year 4 students who raised an incredible amount for the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. Through 2 fundraisers at school and online donations they raised $902.45.

F-4 Community Weekly Awards.

SEL Awards for 'Independent Worker'

Foundation/Year 1- Lewa Damuni, Year 1/2 - Gwen Masila-Liutolo, Year 3 - Pauline Tamaliso, Year 4 - Siosaia Felise

Star of the Week Awards

Foundation/Year 1- Amalia Egan, Year 1/2 - Shakya Jones-Kennedy, Year 3 - Anne Ale, Year 4 - Latai Masila-Liutolo

5-8 attendance award winners for week 3

A-jay Akid, Claudia Maynard, Ruby Hingano, Katherine Taulango and Tayla Uebergang

Thank-you – Dean & Alison Mitchell

Earlier this year, Dean and Alison Mitchell, DA Mitchell Pty Ltd (Robinvale Bridge Motel) contacted the College wanting to recognize students’ efforts of resilience and persistence in their learning following two years of Covid-19.

Dean and Alison were very keen to provide a donation of educational supplies, providing two students with a goodies bag containing a back pack, pencil case, pens, pencils, exercise books, etc.

Two worthy students were chosen by staff – Tonga Hafoka and Lisita Talasinga. Both Tonga and Lisita have demonstrated dedication and commitment to Robinvale College, especially the student Tonga and Lisita, would like to say ‘thank-you’ to Dean and Alison for their support, it is very much appreciated.

Vaping/E-Cigarettes

Further information can be found at: For parents - Lung Foundation Australia

Robinvale College Magazine – ‘The Leawarra’

As a keepsake for the school year, Robinvale College produces ‘The Leawarra’ which is filled with photos, stories and memories from the year. It is a wonderful memento for students to keep and look back on in years to come.

Payment of $15 will be required if you would like to purchase a copy of this year’s Leawarra. Please complete the slip below and return it to the Administration Office so that we may include you in our upcoming order for the magazine.

Name of Student/s : _________________________________________________

Number of 2022 Leawarra’s required : ____________ (@ $15 per copy)

Payment Enclosed : ______________________

Thank-you.

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 0408940799.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

Robinvale Swim Club 2022/23 season

The pool is almost ready to open and we are starting preparations for Season 22/23 Swim Club.

The season will begin the first week of November.

* Minimum Age 8, and your child will need to be able to swim 1 lap of freestyle unassisted and demonstrate a knowledge of breaststroke and backstroke.

If you are interested, please inbox your child's name and Date of Birth to:

robinvaleswimclub@outlook.com or message our Facebook page Robinvale Swimming and Diving Club