Contact Details:
91 Bladin Street
Laverton Vic 3028
Phone: 9369 1833
Fax: 9369 4104
laverton.p12.co@edumail.vic.gov.au
www.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au
College Newsletter
9th December, 2014
Issue No: 20
Important Dates To Remember
Tuesday 9th December
Tuesday 9th December
Wednesday 10th December
Thursday 11th – Friday 12th December
Thursday 11th December
Friday 12th December
Wednesday 17th December
Thursday 18th December
Friday 19th December
Thursday 29th January
Friday 30th January
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
LAST DAY OF TERM 4:
FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER
SCHOOL FINISHES AT
12:45 PM.
THANK YOU AND BEST WISHES:
Friday next week is the final day of a very busy school
year at Laverton P – 12 College. It has been a very
eventful year and an important one in the
development of the College. By the middle of the
year, the final stage of the College’s building program
was completed and our new gym was handed over to
the school. Our new sports field will be ready for use
in Term 1 next year. The Education Department
Review of our College has taken up a considerable
amount of time in the second half of the year and a
special plan is being devised which it is hoped will
result in continued improvement in student
achievements in the coming years.
I would like to compliment all students and teachers
on their efforts throughout 2014. We are privileged
to have a dedicated, hardworking team of teachers
and leaders who are committed to seeing the best
outcomes for all students. A special thank you, to all
our support staff at Laverton P – 12 College. This
includes our administration team, our Student
Support Staff, our teacher aides, our canteen staff,
our cleaners, our technical and maintenance staff and
Year 7 Orientation.
Prep Transition 2.15 pm – 3.10 pm.
Years 9 – 12 Presentation Night Gymnasium 6.00 pm.
Prep Transition 2.15 pm – 3.10 pm.
Years 5 – 8 Presentation Night Gymnasium 5.30 pm.
Booklist to be returned.
Prep – 4 Presentations & Concert 9.30 am.
Student Reports sent home today.
Last Day of Term 4 Dismissal at 12.45 pm.
Collect and pay for books 9.00 am – 12.00 pm.
First Day of Term 1, 2015.
our library staff. Without your efforts we could not
operate and achieve to the level we do. I would also
like to say well done and best wishes to our School
Captains, Lachlan, Sharni and Lovepreet. They have
been terrific ambassadors for our College this year
and modelled exemplary leadership skills. Well done
also to all award winners who are receiving an award
at the Community Ceremonies in recognition of their
efforts this year. The Years 9 - 12 Presentation night is
on tomorrow evening from 6.00 pm in the College
gym. The Years 5 - 8 Presentation night is on Thursday
evening from 5.30 pm in the College gym. The Prep 4 end of year concert is on Wednesday next week at
9.30 am in the Performing Arts Centre.
A reminder that Student Reports will be sent home
on Thursday next week, 18th December.
I would also like to extend my thanks to our dedicated
School Council members, parents and staff, in 2014. A
special thank you to our School Councillors and our
Council President, Amanda Daniels, for their
leadership and support this year.
NEWS FROM SCHOOL COUNCIL:
Last week our College School Council was advised that
I will be resigning as College Principal at the end of
Term 1, next year. School Council, assisted by the
Education Department Regional Office, will undertake
the selection process for a new College Principal in
Term 1. The successful applicant will take up their
new position at the start of Term 2.
CONDOLENCES TO LYNNNE KOSKY’S FAMILY:
Laverton P – 12 College Community was saddened to
hear of the passing of Lynne Kosky last week. In her
time as Member for Altona and Minister for Education
Lynne played a very important part in securing a new
Prep - 12 College for Laverton and to ensuring the
people of Laverton have quality community facilities
through the Laverton Renewal Project.
Our
condolences are extended to Lynne’s husband Jim
Williamson and her children Hana and Jackson.
ADVENTURE PARK DAY:
It was great to have such a terrific day at Adventure
Park last Friday. The weather was pretty cool but did
not stop the students from having a great time. Thank
you to the staff who once again did a great job in
organising a very successful end of year celebration
for our students.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE HOLIDAY:
On behalf of the College Executive, Paul Lishman
(College Assistant Principal), Sofia Mougos (Year 9 - 12
Community Leader), Carol Guthrie, Year 5 - 8 Learning
Community Leader, Jan Scott (Prep – 4 Learning
Community Leader) and myself, I would like to wish all
students, staff, families and community members a
safe and happy Christmas, New Year and holiday time.
A reminder that school finishes at 12.45 pm on Friday
19th December and the first day of the 2015 school
year for students is Friday 30th January, 2015.
Best Wishes for a safe and happy holiday,
Neil Sproal
College Principal
5 - 8 NEWS:
AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS:
We are proud to advise the results of our two
students who proudly represented Laverton P – 12
College at the Australian Athletics Championships in
Tasmania.
Morenda came 4th in shot put.
Keren came 8th in discus.
I have just spoken to Mrs Heka and the results of
Friday are Morenda came 4th in shot put and Keren
came 8th in discus.
They are having a fantastic time and joining in the
closing ceremonies today.
The girls will be back at school on Wednesday.
Well done to the both of them!
QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET:
On Thursday, 27th November, our Year 5/6 students
participated in an excursion to the Queen Victoria
Market. They enjoyed a day shopping for fresh
produce as part of our ‘Healthy Eating’ unit in
Discovery. The students purchased a wide range of
fresh fruit and vegetables and created their own
healthy lunch with the produce the following day at
school. The Year 5/6 students are once again to be
commended for their outstanding attitudes and
behaviour displayed on the excursion. Even the tour
organisers commented on what a lovely group they
were!
We have included some of the student’s excellent
recount writing of their day. The hot jam donuts had
many mentions! Well done Year 5/6!
Ms Capri
SUMMER CONCERT:
The Summer Concert was held on Tuesday 2nd
December. We had great weather, great food and
fabulous entertainment.
Thank you to all the Music students that performed
and to Ms Austin for organising a great evening.
9 – 12 NEWS:
LOCKERS:
Students are reminded to remove all items that are in
lockers before they leave school this year. All items
left in lockers will be removed and thrown away.
The Mouth-watering Donuts
As I start to approach the shiny, bright donut van, I
could smell the hot, mouth-watering jam donuts
waiting for me. I could feel my taste buds tingling
inside my mouth, waiting for the delicious and sweet
donut to be devoured by me. I could see the golden,
crunchy dough filled with sweet, fruity jam which is
coated with sugar. All I could hear were people eating
and having fun tasting the delicious donuts.
When it was time to go, I could smell the aroma fill
the air, attracting more people to eat and come to the
donut van. I continue to search and search for the
donut van, until it is no longer in my sight. The donut
van waits until its next victim arrives.
By Kaylani-5/6 C
Jam Donuts
As we walk towards the end of the fruit shed I begin
to smell the hot donuts. It was an extraordinary smell,
MUCH, MUCH better than the fish we smelt earlier.
I felt like dancing over to the heavenly van and just
stuffing donuts into my mouth, but I managed to stay
away. I look over to the van and see a lady juggling
dough. It was very fascinating to see how they were
made. We stroll away and leave the white van.
By Jordan-5/6 A
The Queen Victoria Market
On the 27th of November all the grade 5/6’s went to
the Queen Victoria Market. I felt really scared but at
the same time I felt happy. I had never been there
before. I heard a lot of people that work in the meat
section yelling out their prices. Eg: leg of beef at half
price $20. I smelt a lot of nice delicious hot jam donuts
coming from the white van. I could taste the hot jam
running down my face as I shoved the donut in my
mouth. I could see a lot of people shopping for food or
just having a look around. I also saw a cow’s tongue,
liver, brains, octopus and a lot more. The fruit and
veggies were all fresh and had a nice colour.
By Alice-5/6 C
The Market
I could smell the fresh fish. There was a putrid smell
when we waited for entry.
When we arrived my heart was beating so fast I
thought I was going to pop like a pimple. The doors
slammed open and crowds swarmed through, shop to
shop.
We started to become centre of attention. It’s like
people had never seen children. It wasn’t all that bad,
we got discounts and low prices for our purchases.
By Jessica-5/6 A
such talented people. They made colourful bracelets,
clay necklaces and glass paintings that lightened up
my day! I could taste the extremely hot jam donuts
that were so delicious, in fact I had to go back to get
more. I even bought some for my family. When mum
took one bite she said it brought back memories from
her childhood.
I could smell the meat from the deli. It smelt and
looked disgusting!
By Hallie-5/6 A
Victoria Market
On the 27th of November 2014 we went on an
excursion. I was so nervous that I couldn’t talk.
When we were on our way I could hear the train’s
horn. I felt something tickling inside of me. I was
anxious!
I could feel the floor shaking as we travelled on the
train. I could smell something I had never smelt
before. It smelt like smoke. I was frightened, so I stuck
with the teachers. When we were about to get on our
second train I could feel the cold breeze going into my
face, it was like smelling fresh air. When we got to the
market I could smell the disgusting and
unpleasant fish smells going up my nose. I hear
everybody saying, ‘OOOOO disgusting,’ blocking their
nose at the same time.
By Noor-5/6C
Excursion
I can hear people yelling and talking.
I can see lots of fruit and meat.
I can taste the fruit juice, it tastes like cloud fruit.
I can touch the fruit, it feels like fresh fruit.
I can smell some fruit, it smells like jam.
By Thar Htwe Lay
The Market
As I was walking I could smell the sensational smell of
hot crispy jam donuts. I reached out to grab one,
finally remembering to pay. They felt warm and
crispy. I took a chunk out of it and the sugar landed all
over me. I could hear people munching away at the
delight of the donut.
By Loretta-5/6 A
ENROLMENTS 2015:
Victoria Market
At Victoria Market I could hear the extremely hard
workers calling out cheap prices for people to come
and buy their food. I could hear a thousand footsteps
all around me everywhere. I could hear my team
mates helping each other out.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
I could feel the nice and ripened fruit. I could feel the
smooth little glass animals that the workers were
selling. I saw all this magnificent artwork around me,
Prep - 4 NEWS:
We are finalising classes and teaching staff for 2015 in
the next few weeks. If you know of any Preps that
may still need to enrol or if you intend to be at
another school in 2015 could you let our office know
as soon as possible please.
As 2014 rolls to an end we have many reasons to
celebrate and reflect on a wonderful year. Teachers
have enjoyed working with your children and together
we have achieved great results.
As years end, there are celebrations especially for our
Grade 4’s as they transition to Grade 5 and a
welcoming of our new preps and families. There is
sometimes the need to say goodbye to one of our
teachers as they further their careers in new schools.
Mrs Bethke has gained a position at Heathdale
College, we will miss her bubbly personality and
professionalism, however, I am sure her new classes
will love her as much as her classes at Laverton.
We welcome to our Community two new teachers in
2015. Ms Leigh will be teaching Preps and Ms Music
will be teaching the Prep/One class. Ms Leigh has
done extensive work with our school this year. She
has taught in all classes and met our children. She is
very excited about working with our Preps in 2015 and
is already working with our staff to create innovative
programs. Ms Music has visited the school to also
meet the children she will teach and the staff.
Discussions with Ms Music about programs and
strategies she will be using are inspiring and exciting.
Our Prep and one classes next year will no doubt
showcase the wonderful programs designed and
supported with Miss Garro in the Grade one.
We also welcome Ms Aruliah who has previously
taught in the 5 - 8 Learning Community. Ms Aruliah
has had a year to travel and will come to us with many
exciting stories and experiences. She will teach the
Grade 2/3 with Mrs Pocervina. Together they will
have the chance to expand the students’ joy of
learning in these crucial years.
Our Grade 4 classes will be taught by three
experienced teachers, Mr Gauci, Mr Renton and Mrs
James. They will all be able to work with their
passions and interests to create an exciting curriculum
for the Grade 4’s and extend their experiences.
Next year ICT, computers and technology, will have a
wider focus and Mr Gauci will help teachers to further
embed this into their daily practices. We will have
Mrs Moran working with the Arts, giving students
exciting experiences with Music, Drama, Art and
Textlies. She will be supported in a few lessons with
Ms Hadzikadic. We will miss Ms Hadzikadic as she
moves to work with the older children in the school.
Mr Nastic will continue to work with the PE across the
Prep - 6 and hopefully we will have some major
successes again like this year, when two of his
students went to the National Competition for
Athletics.
I would like to thank all the parents and Community
members who have supported and inspired us this
year. It has been an exciting year with many
conversations and suggestions that have come to us
via your contributions. I hope your support and
partnership continues and expands next year.
I wish you all a very Merry and Safe Festive Season,
Jan Scott
Prep - 4 Community Principal.
PREP - 4 ATTENDANCE TROPHY:
Every Tuesday morning the Attendance
Trophy will be awarded to the class with
the best attendance for the previous
week.
Winner of Week 8 – 1 /2 KG
CARPET BAZAAR BY GRADE 2 - 4:
Students designed and made their “Magic carpets’
using felt, wool and various hand stitching techniques.
Grade 2 were the youngest class to use sewing
needles. They blanket stitched their little carpets and
attached tassels.
Mia Miao ZHANG and
Mery Lin Sui 4CG
Ema Divitaris LP
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS BY PREPS:
Christmas Birds by Grade 4:
Eh Ler Saw, Eh Pla,
Madison, Merylin