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CALENDAR
August
Mon 24th - Mon 31st
Book Week / Book Fair
Thursday 27th
Mad Hatter’s Day
Sunday 30th
Music Academy Working Bee
10am – 2pm
YEAR 7 - 12 INTERIM REPORTS
AVAILABLE NOW ON COMPASS
MUSIC ACADEMY WORKING BEE
Sunday 30th August - 10am - 2pm
Renovating the change rooms ready for the Music Production.
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Wednesday 2nd September
1pm - 5pm & 6pm - 7.50pm
BOOKINGS AVAILABLE NOW ON COMPASS
MACLEOD COLLEGE WORKING BEE
Saturday 5th September - 9am - 1pm
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MEDITATION GARDEN
Principal’s Report
Monday 31st
6pm Community Engagement
September
Wednesday 2nd
PARENT/TEACHER
INTERVIEWS 1pm - 5pm &
6pm - 7.50pm
Saturday 5th
9am - 1pm Meditation Garden
Working Bee
Tuesday 8th
6pm Chaplaincy & Wellbeing
Support Group Meeting
Saturday 12th
State Schools Spectacular
Wednesday 16th
6.15pm College Council
Interim reports
Reminder to parents that interim reports are available via the COMPASS portal now.
Friday 18th
OUT OF UNIFORM DAY
2.30pm finish
Parent Teacher Interviews – Wednesday 2 September
Parents are currently able to book interview times via the COMPASS portal. Interviews will be
conducted from 1pm until 5 pm and then from 6pm until 7.50pm. Wednesday 2 September is a
student free day and OSHC will be available to students in Prep to grade 6.
October
Meditation Garden (Macleod Biltz) – Working Bee
The working bee for the meditation garden will take place on Saturday 5 September from 9am
until 1pm. BBQ lunch will be provided at 1pm. It is hoped that we can get some of the larger
jobs completed on that day so that the site is ready for students to work on during the week.
It is our intention that each class will be timetabled to undertake a specific task for one period
during environmental week and that by the end of the week the bulk of the garden will be
completed.
Meditation Garden (Macleod Biltz) – Crowd Funding
We are currently trying to raise money to fund work on the new meditation garden and parents
are asked to go to the following website https://www.chuffed.org/project/macleod-collegemeditation-garden to see our crowd funding video and plans. Parents are also asked to share
this link with their contacts, as the garden will be a wonderful resource for the College and the
local community.
Tuesday 6th
STUDENTS RESUME FOR
TERM 4
School Tours
September
Tuesday 1st 4pm
(Secondary)
Friday 4th 9.30am
(Primary)
Friday 18th 9.30am
Mario Panaccio
Principal
(Primary)
College Principal: Mario Panaccio
College Council President: Nicholas Abbey
Assistant Principals: Georgina Convery, Michelle Wallis
College Captains: Fatimah Zawari, Alexandar Kotevski (Secondary) Maddison Voykovic, Aeishveyn Saravanan (Primary)
MACLEOD COLLEGE CARWARP STREET MACLEOD 3085
macleod.co@edumail.vic.gov.au
Monday 5th
PUPIL FREE - STAFF
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT DAY
TELEPHONE 9459 0222
FACSIMILE 9458 1878
www.macleod.vic.edu.au
If your child is absent from
school please record their
absence by:
calling 9457-0207
or emailing
absence@macleod.vic.edu.au
STUDENT LEADERSHIP 2015/16 SELECTION PROCESS
Chaplaincy
Chocolate Drive
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to take chocolates to
sell to raise some money for the Chaplaincy and Wellbeing
program. Extra thanks to those who took more than one box, in
particular to Lucas Seymour whose family have sold 8 boxes!
We should raise around $1000 which is pleasing. The money
is due back now and it would be great to have everything
finalised before the end of term. We still have a couple of extra
boxes, so if anyone was able to sell another one, please let me
or the office know – that would be great, thanks!
Heidelberg Theatre Company Play
We are hosting another Heidelberg Theatre Company play,
after a successful and enjoyable night in February. This time
the play is ‘Quartet’ which is well known as the film version
with Maggie Smith, Judy Dench and Billy Connelly. I’m sure
the HTC will do a great job too, so come and join us on
Wednesday September 16th at 8pm at 36 Turnham Avenue
in Rosanna. Tickets are $25 Adults, $20 Concession and are
available at the College Office.
Shopping Tour
The Shopping Tour is on again, this time on Saturday
October 17th. The price is still $65 and includes a very nice
lunch. Get yourself some bargains and have a fun day with
some friends too! Please book your place at the office.
Thank you for your ongoing support,
Cathie Clarke on behalf of the Chaplaincy and Wellbeing
Support Group - Ph: 9459 2278
Badminton
The Year 7 Boys and Year 8 Girls Badminton Teams
competed in the Northern Metro Badminton competition at the
Darebin Community Sports Stadium on Thursday 20th August.
On a friendly, sunny day both teams competed fairly and
commendably for a place in the state competitions. The Year 7
Boys Team excelled throughout their group stages, winning a
place in the final. There the boys rallied against a highly skilled
University High outfit and left as runners up. The Year 8 Girls
Team suffered injury throughout the day and can be
recognised for their great efforts.
The boys and girls should be really proud of their effort and
sense of fair play. Both teams made Macleod proud with
outstanding court etiquette and hospitable interactions with
their peers. Well done boys and girls!
As many parents and students are aware the College
changes its student leadership positions each year at the
beginning of term 4 for the following school year.
Students and parents should be talking about the leadership
opportunities being offered at the College and discussing the
benefits in taking on a leadership position.
Student Leadership is an important focus of Macleod
College. Taking on leadership positions enables students to
develop public speaking, team work and communication
skills. It also gives students a sense of responsibility and
provides the opportunity to develop future directions for the
College as well as undertake tasks which will make a
difference to the life of students at Macleod College and the
wider community.
Leadership Positions
Year
Level
in
2016
12
Positions and Roles
College Captains (x 2); Deputy Captains (x 2)
Music Captains (x 2); Music Leaders (x 2)
Applications due by Friday,
11th September, 2015
Interviews during week beginning
Monday 14th September, 2015
10
House Captain (2 Captains for each of the four
Houses)
Applications due by Friday,
18th September, 2015
6
Assistant House Captain (1 for each house)
Applications due by Friday,
18th September, 2015
6
College Captains (x 2);
Applications due by Friday,
11th September, 2015
Student Representative Council
Years
8 –12
2 representatives per year level
Years
3–6
1 representative per year level
Speeches and vote week beginning
day 2nd November, 2015.
Year 7
Week 3, 2016
INAUGURATION CEREMONY –
TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER, 2015
Barnaby Craig - Teacher
Mon-
Book Week
2015 is the International Year of Light, as well as the theme for this year’s Book Week - “Books Light up Our World”.
For more information about what light-related events are on in Melbourne, see http://light2015.org.au/. Running
alongside will be our celebration of all things Alice in Wonderland. The Library is being beautifully decorated by both
Art and Library as we release our inner bling! See above and below for Alice inspired art, plus Mahad in our “photo
booth”.
Book Fair
Parents are welcome to visit the Book Fair on Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th
Thursday 27th after school from 3:15 until 4.00 pm.
and
Mad Hatter’s Day
On August 27th we have a Mad Hatter’s Day. Secondary students should register their
hats in the Library at recess if they wish to be considered for a prize.
Sue Vickery - Teacher Librarian
Year 7 Mice
Year 9 Eyeball Dissection
Out of Uniform Day - World Vision 40 Hour Famine
International Students
Ocean (Nam) TSE has been a temporary international
student at Macleod College in Year 3 with Mrs
Kouryialas. Ocean was here for the first 4 weeks of term
3. He travelled from Hong Kong with his mum and they
stayed with the Yeung family and Joshua, who was also
in his class. Ocean’s dad arrived in Australia and was
able to join Ocean and his Mum to thank and farewell his
friends and everyone who helped make his time at
Macleod College so memorable.
Friends are so easily made when you smile and all the students in his class, and
others, have benefited from meeting Ocean and his family. Our international
students bring a world of different languages, cultures and experiences to school
and we are always so happy to share our classrooms and homes with them.
Farewell Ocean, it was short but you really made an impact on your teachers and
friends.
Do you or someone you know have a spare room and would like to host and an International Student for a short
or long stay? Just about anyone can do it.
When looking for a homestay family we ask ourselves whether the family has, or could have, each of the
following criteria in place:• A furnished spare bedroom with a bed, wardrobe, desk and lamp (or alternative study space)
• Ability to pass a Working With Children Check for all over 18’s in the house
• Provide a welcoming and caring home away from home by including the student in the families commitments and
social calendar.
• Provide quality food and living standard, no extravagance required.
• Encourage the student to immerse themselves in Australian culture and the English language, making networks to
enhance the student's experience
• Provide the complete package for a weekly fee of approx $280 (personal expenses excluded)
• Is there a student that will fit with this family based on personal preferences, extracurricular activities and family
composition?
We currently have 2 students placed with local Macleod College student families as well as 1 with local business owners.
Next year the number of students requiring homestay is about to explode with 20 students already needing a
home from the end of January 2016.
Can you say yes to all of the criteria above? Are you interested? Remember you don’t have to commit to a lifetime of provision and you can always change your mind as your circumstances change.
Please contact the International Student Office for a Homestay Information package OR drop by our office in the
Impact Centre when you attend the upcoming Parent Teacher Interviews and collect the package and we can
answer any questions you might have.
Colleen Cochrane - International Student Coordinator
Careers
Reminders:
• ‘AT MONASH’ – Science - 27 Aug,
Teaching - 1, 3 & 8 Sept, Engineering
17
Sept;
Info/
Reg’n:
www.destination.monash.edu/at-monash.
• RMIT SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY SHORT
COURSES
Music, Audio, Production, Lighting,
Photo-graphy; Info: 9925 8111, enquiries@rmit.edu.au,
www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au.
• RMIT FLIGHT TRAINING @ Point Cook. Meet flight
instructors; learn about careers; 10am-4pm, 23 Aug, RAAF
Williams Base, Point Cook.
OPEN DAYS CONTINUE Sun 23 Aug – Box Hill Institute; Deakin (Burwood); Victoria
(Footscray)
Sun 30 Aug – ACU (Ballarat); Federation (Ballarat &
Gippsland)
YEAR 12 STUDENTS
VTAC APPLICATIONS - Don’t forget to make a VTAC course
application if you plan to study next year. Applications are now
open, and close for timely applicants on 30 September (cost
$29.00). If you apply after this date the cost rises considerably.
Remember that you can change your application as many
times as you wish at no extra charge, so you don’t have to get
it ‘right’ the first time you apply.
See: www.vtac.edu.au. You will need to register as an
applicant first; after that you can apply using the ID number
VTAC supplies you with when you register. Also apply if you
plan to take a year off from study in 2016. You are able to
defer Taking up the offer of your place for a year in many
cases. You can apply for up to 12 courses, placing them in the
order you most want them. You will be offered a place in the
highest course in your list for which you meet the requirements
(eg ATAR).
The University of Melbourne has consulted widely with
industry, employers and graduates to develop the new
Bachelor of Agriculture. Be empowered with general,
technical and problem-solving skills to work in this
growth area. You will study soil science, plant science and
animal care, and learn to work in teams to improve animal
production and welfare through to addressing climate
change and food sustainability. There are MANY career
opportunities available for graduates, and positions are often
difficult to fill due to a shortage of applicants.
NOTE: the B. Agriculture is a possible pathway into studying
veterinary science at the University of Melbourne. Info:
http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au.
ELITE ATHLETES AND ARTISTIC PERFORMERS The
university encourages international, national and state
representation in sports and artistic performance and
recognises the impact that training and participation may
have on the ability to achieve admission into degrees. The
Elite Athlete and Artistic Performers Entry Scheme
provides for additional consideration to be given for entry into
degrees by elite athletes and artistic performers who meet
the prerequisites of the course and can demonstrate that
their training, competition, performance and/or practice
ommitments have interfered with their previous studies.
Students interested in applying for this scheme must apply
for their degree through VTAC in the usual way, and go to:
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au, then to Admissions
and Applications and to High Achievers Programs.
NOTE: If you wish to apply for some Fine Arts specialisations
at the University of Melbourne (VCA), applications close
early (28 August). These specialisations are: animation,
dance, film and television and screenwriting.
MUSIC AT MELBOURNE – Melbourne Conservatorium of
Music (MCM) has the most comprehensive range of music
courses in Australia, an offering enhanced next year by new
specialisations as part of the Bachelor of Music. Students
can already choose to specialise in Music Performance,
Composition and Musicology/Ethnomusicology but in
2016 they will have the option of Jazz & Improvisation or
Interactive Composition as two new specialisations. These
two specialisations currently sit within the BFA
(Contemporary Music) at the Victorian College of the Arts
(VCA) but will move across to the MCM. Info:
http://mcm.unimelb.edu.au.
SPECIAL ENTRY ACCESS SCHEMES (SEAS) Many
institutions offer alternative entry schemes that take into
account short and long-term disadvantage. The Special Entry
Access Schemes (SEAS) allow selection officers to grant
special consideration for course entry to applicants (you must
still complete any selection requirements for the course).
OPEN DAY AT BURNLEY CAMPUS – find out about
horticultural courses (accredited and non-award), and
learn about sustainable gardening and horticultural practice
at Melbourne’s Burnley campus. When: 10am-4pm, Sat 5
September; Info: http://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/2332burnley-open-day.
These are the four SEAS categories:
√ Personal information and location (all applicants are
encouraged to apply for this Category as something in this
category may apply to you)
√ Difficult circumstances
√ Disadvantaged financial background
√ Disability or medical condition
NEW BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING AT LA TROBE UNIVERSITY – La Trobe is introducing an innovative new B.
Engineering (Honours) degree in 2016. Designed to meet
the changing needs of industry and to boost graduates’
job prospects, the new degree is unique in Australia and
follows international trends offering:
• Multidisciplinary focus covering robotics, electrical,
manufacturing and mechanical engineering
• Two common years, followed by the choice of
multidisciplinary engineering or civil engineering
streams
• Engineering-specific business units – focus on
developing commercially-minded engineers
• Design units – focus on developing engineers who have
a holistic view of engineering projects and project
management
• Six months Work Integrated Learning placement
opportunity embedded into the degree, supported by a
$10,00 scholarship – guaranteed for students at the
Bendigo campus with limited places available for
Melbourne (Bundoora) students.
NOTE: It is only possible to complete a SEAS application
once you have completed a VTAC course application. There
is a summary of institutions accepting SEAS categories on
page 42 of the VTAC Guide. In many cases you will have to
provide suitable evidence for your application for SEAS. The
emphasis is on how you believe the matter you refer to in
your SEAS application affected your results.
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE NEWS –
WHICH
DEGREE
OFFERS
MULTIPLE
JOB
OPPORTUNITIES? Would you like a career that contributes to
the national economy, where productivity growth is
booming more than in any other industry sector?
•
Graduates will be prepared for new roles in emerging
industries, will be well positioned for roles as engineers,
project managers and engineering consultants in
manufacturing, resources, infrastructure development,
healthcare, consulting, and government sector.
TAKE A TOUR OF VICTORIA UNIVERSITY (VU) BY VIDEO
– go on virtual tours of VU’s Footscray, Flinders St, Queen
St, St Albans and Sunshine campuses completed using
innovative Steadicam and ground-breaking drone technology;
soar over Flemington Racecourse and Footscray Park, see a
sport science lab in action, take a seat in a live moot court,
step inside a construction site, explore an anatomy lab and
more. See it on the Victoria University YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/VictoriaUniversity
AUTOMOTIVE MODERN APPRENTICE- SHIP PROGRAM –
Vantage Automotive P/L is a provider of government funded
vocational learning and outsourced services to major vehicle
manufacturers with an extensive client list across Australia.
Applications are now being sought from students interested in
the motor industry as an automotive technician or parts
advisor. For information: www.vantageautomotive.com or
email reception@vantageautomotive.com or ph (02) 8014
8990. Successful applicants will be offered a job at a dealership near their home.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS (NICA) – is
accepting applications for auditions for its accredited courses
for 2016.
These are: Bachelor of Circus Arts, Certificate IV in Circus Arts
and Certificate III in Circus Arts.
More details: http://www.nica.com.au/.
Business Management Opportunity
Congratulations to the following six students for being
accepted into the NAB ‘Work Inspiration’ program this term:
Emi Madrini, Jonathan Yeung, Nicholas Clayton, Emily Vuong,
Aimee Nanev and Chiara Cucionotta. These students will be
working with Paula from NAB.
VCAL Guest Speaker
Daniel Grech- Apprenticeships Matter
On Monday 19th August 2015 VCAL students had a visit from
Daniel who works for Apprenticeships Matter. Daniel spoke
about opportunities in a wide range of apprenticeships and
encouraged students to put in place their plans for 2016. This
was a very informative presentation and it was pleasing to see
how he encouraged the students to take control of this
process.
Year 12 VTAC Interviews
All Year 12 students are currently completing their VTAC
applications. VTAC interviews are taking place on Tuesday
1st September, Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd September or
Friday 4th September 2015. Thank you to Year 12 parents for
your help in this
process.
Penny Hysen - VET/VCAL/Careers
Community News
Certificate III in Education Support— August 2015
Course Code: CHC30213
Entry Requirements: *Moderate Computer and Internet
and Email Skills & *English LLN skills at an industry
entry standard
Graduates work as :
•
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education assistants/teacher aides
support workers (working with children with
disabilities)
Mode of Study:
Classroom, off-site tasks/research,
Practical Placement + Assessment Workshops (TBA)
Locations: Merrilands Community Centre & William
Ruthven Secondary College
Duration: 23 sessions , 2 workshops (TBA) + 100 hour
practical placement. (Excludes: 2/11/15 & School
Holidays.)
Days & Times: Mon & Wed: 9.15am to 3.15pm , Fri:
9.15am to 3.15pm (2 sessions)
Dates: Mon 24th Aug. to Wed 18th Nov. (Classroom) +
Fri. 11th Sept. and Fri. 30th Oct. (Classroom) Nov.
2015—Mar. 2016 (Practical Placement)
Enrolment: Please ring early to arrange a pre-enrolment
interview. Ph. 9462 6077.
Chaplaincy
Move it Macleod Week - Monday August 31st - September 4th.
To celebrate body image week, the well being team have organised a Move it Macleod Week.
Students will have opportunity to be involved in a number of health and fitness activities as follows:
• Monday August 31st: Cheer leading , lunch time , in the stadium.
• Tuesday September 1st: YMCA Boot Camp, lunch time in the stadium.
• Thursday September 3rd: YMCA Boot camp, 8am in the stadium and walkathon/fun run
• Friday September 4th : Teacher vs Student Volley Ball match, stadium, lunchtime.
Walkathon/Fun Run
The Walkathon/Fun run around the school perimeter is to be held on September 3rd. This will be a whole school event with
students from Prep to Year 10 participating. The event will be run by the College SRC to raise funds to support the Chaplaincy.
All students have received a prize and sponsorship sheet and extra sheets are included in this newsletter. All sponsorship
money is due back at the College no later than Friday, 11th September. There are many fabulous prizes to be won from the
prize sheet and the College SRC will also be donating prizes for the most money raised and most laps completed. The
Chaplaincy and Wellbeing Support Group will be on hand with SRC members to offer drinks and support.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast program includes cereal, pancakes, and hot milo.
Please encourage your child to have breakfast. It is so important to help them in their learning and gives them the ability to
concentrate better. Year 7 and 8 students every Tuesday from 8am to 9am in B block and primary students in G block every
Thursday morning. Thanks to the generous donation of Kellogg’s Cereal and the Heidelberg rotary club, we are able to
provide students with a free breakfast at school.
Planet Shakers Lunch Program
The Planet Shakers lunch time program is here every Friday for secondary students. Youth leaders from Planet Shakers will be
in the D block area at lunch time on Fridays. All students are welcome .
Thankyou to all the teachers and students who
supported the 40 hour famine through the out of
uniform day, sausage sizzle and guessing jar.
Cake Bake for World Vision 40 hour Famine - Please help!
On Wednesday August 26th we are asking all Prep to year 12 students to bring to school a donation of cake or cupcakes to be
sold at lunch time. All the proceeds from the cakes will go to the World Vision 40 hour Famine. Hunger and malnutrition is the
world’s number one health risk. One person in eight goes to bed hungry each night and 850 million people don’t have enough
food to be healthy and lead an active life. Poor nutrition causes nearly half of deaths in children under five – 3.1 million each
year.
Could you please bake a cake or cupcakes and get your child to bring them on Wednesday to sell at lunch time. Can you please
attach a list of ingredients with the cake or cupcakes. Cakes will be sold for $1.00 a slice. I have attached a form for this below.
We will also be having a guessing jar competition for $1.00 a guess, or 3 guesses for $2.00. Person who guesses correctly will
win the jar.
Please contact me via the office if you have any concerns, or would like further information.
Cake for World Vision (please attach to your cakes)
Ingredients include:-
Ann-marie Fife - Chaplain