The Grapevine Newsletter 02-06-2023
The Principal's Report
Dear Parents & Carers,
Welcome to this fortnight’s newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed the last few days of sunshine as winter is now upon us. With only 3 weeks of school to go this term can we please ensure all students are attending school every day. Every day they are here counts.
The principal’s report has been written by the college’s two new Assistant principals, Rikki Johnson and Kate Zimmer. Rikki oversees teaching and learning P-12 and Kate oversees wellbeing P-12. Rikki can be contacted via email on Rikki.Johnson@education.vic.gov.au and Kate Zimmer can be contacted via email on kate.zimmer@education.vic.gov.au.
Both Rikki and Kate can also be contacted via the college phone.
As a college, we have been concentrating on areas of improvement that are focussed upon every week. Some of these have included a blitz on phone use, arriving to school and classes on time, being prepared for classes, decreasing swearing and language in all settings, and wearing the correct uniform.
This week’s focus has been to increase the correct wearing of our school uniform. This includes the correct school jumper or jacket, polo shirt with black pants/shorts, and black runners/school shoes.
We appreciate your support as families and carers with this focus.
If you are needing support with this, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or phone the office.
With the weather cooling down please ensure your child/ren are dressing appropriately for the cold. Also, please be mindful of not sending your child/ren to school if they are unwell. This will go a long way in stopping the spread of illness through our school community.
Our new class structures have been going well and we have received positive feedback from teachers, students, and parents. All feedback is welcomed as we embark on a new venture to better know, understand and teach our students in a way that helps them to learn best.
On Wednesday we had the pleasure of Angela Singh visiting our school, who is the Regional Director for the north west Victorian region. Angela met with our leadership team and enjoyed a walk around parts of our school. It was a pleasure having Angela in our school.
Last week we conducted a lockdown drill at school to ensure all members of our school community understand and know what to do in this situation. This is an important part of our school’s safety plan. Thanks to all involved.
Our Primary students have all enjoyed a trip to the Mildura Arts Centre over the past couple of weeks. Our F-2 students watched a stage show of Possum Magic, whilst our 3-6 students saw The Twits come to life. Overall, our students thoroughly enjoyed their excursions out for the day.
This week our year 10 Students have been out in the workforce completing a week of Work Experience in Robinvale and surrounding areas. Thank you to all businesses who have taken our student’s on and well done to the students.
The long-awaited new playground was finally opened today, and students of all ages have all enjoyed time on the new playground. There has been a sea of smiles and laughter at recess and lunchtime, a great sight to see.
On another note, our new basketball court is set to start construction next week. This will include some disturbances to our yard and play areas whilst the construction is underway.
The end of term is approaching fast and with multiple events coming up we are looking forward to a busy end term.
- Stomp Dance Company is back next week for a full week of dancing fun! Stomp delivers innovative, fun and energetic dance and performing arts programs for students of all ages.
- Monday 5th June our Year 10 Science students are all ready for their excursion to ALTSA
- Our breakfast club is having a special event on Tuesday 6th June where students can get a egg, bacon and sausage muffin for breakfast. Breakfast Club is open every morning from 8am to 8:45am for all students.
- Thursday the 8th June we have ‘WALA- The Spirit of Ghana Africa Cultural Performance’ for students from Foundation to Year 12.
- The Year 12’s are gearing up for their ball on the 16th June.
Kind regards,
Rikki Johnson and Kate Zimmer
PARENT /CARER'S DETAILS
Are your Parent / Carer's details up to date at the school ? Do you have compass login details or do they need to be up dated? Please contact the College Front Adminstation Office with updated numbers and adresses 50 263 704.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
The Students were busy browsing and filling out their wish lists at the book fair last week. The students were able to purchase their books and trinkets to enjoy them at home and school. The College sold over $2000 in sales. Mrs Walsh will now purchase new books for the library with the bonus points the school receives.
MITOSIS
Year 7/8 students have been learning about mitosis in science. They created models that showed each step in the cell division. Check out their models and diagrams.
POSSOM MAGIC EXCURSION
Students from Foundation - Year 3 attended the stage production of Possom Magic in Mildura. the students then enjoyed a play at the Mildura Playground where they had their lunch and then returned to school.
ROALD DAHL’S ‘THE TWITS’ PERFORMANCE
The Year 3-6 students enjoyed their day in Mildura watching “The Twits” at the Mildura Arts Centre. Students then had lunch and a play at the park.
NEW PLAYGROUND IS OPENED
The Junior Playground construction has been completed and has been opened for the students. The student were very excited to be playing on it.
Next week the commencement of the new Basketball courts will begin, they will be situated between the Art Wing and Science Buildings.
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE
This past week 20 students from Year 10 took part in work experience around Robinvale, Mildura and Warracknabeal . This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to get a feel for possible career pathways as they enter their final years of schooling. Thank you to all of the local businesses, that had our students for the week, it was an amazing experience for all.
Stephanie Baker - Drummond Golf Sunraysia Golf Range Wade Best - Hammet's Butchers Robinvale Geno Brigante - Robinvale District Health Services Elizabeth Chirchiglia - Maloney Anderson Legal Kalim Fanua - Orchard Tech Ana Filimone - Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-op Nazareth Filimone - St Mary's School Tyler Griffiths - KT Mattschoss Drainage PTY LTD Kaili Hafoka - Euston Public School Cooper Jenner - Warrack Electrical Mia Johnson - Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Johnathon Manu - Robinvale Appliances and Furniture Zone Bethany McGinnes - Frank Davoli Electrical Jacob Pulvermueller - E E Muir & Sons PTY LTD Hayley Smith - Euston Pre School Alessio Tassone - Moore Street Smash Repairs Ioan Togo - Clontarf Academy Mildura Kimberley Wilson - MVAC Childcare Peyton Wright - Robinvale Printers Rickey Zaffina - Caristo Construction Group PTY LTD
