Issue 2, March 2014
Principal’s Message
We have continued to have a busy time at both
campuses. As well as teaching the curriculum we
have organised the Year 7 Camp, senior music
tour to Canberra (the band played in the Great
Hall), the Year 11 workshop, the Year 7 BBQ, the
Year 10 family orientation evening and BBQ,
immunisations at both campuses, a very successful
athletics day and Curriculum day for all staff.
Self evaluation 2010-2013 and review
Our school review was held on Thursday 20 March.
We were congratulated by our reviewer Leon
Kildea for our extensive self-evaluation process
and for the high quality and depth of the analysis.
Leon stated that we are in an excellent place and
should be very proud of our achievements over the
last four year period.
All Leading Teachers presented at the review very
confidently. Again we were congratulated on the
quality of the presentations and the passion,
knowledge and vision that came from all Leading
Teachers and Principals.
We then concentrated on the areas for
improvement. Leon and fellow reviewer Emma
Richardson helped us consider the next steps for
the school. Peer principals Andrew Harnett
(Bayside P-12) and Jim Cahill (Williamstown North
Primary) also contributed very positively to the
CALENDAR
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Year 9 Cadets Camp
Alpine students return
April 2014
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30 — 4 May
Year 7-9 P/T/S interviews (Bayview Campus)
Year 10-12 P/T/S interviews (Pasco Campus
Last day of term 1
Easter Monday —public holiday
Term 2 begins
ANZAC Day — public holiday
Parents & Friends meeting
Detachment (School Production)
May 2014
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8 — 11
12 — 16
13 — 15
Information Night 6.30pm (Year 7 2015)
Elevate Educate Parent Seminar
Generations of Jazz Festival (Senior Band)
Yr 10 Cadets Sailing Camp
NAPLAN Yr 7 & 9
discussion.
We used our meeting procedures very effectively to
ensure all Leading Teachers and visitors could
contribute and so we could cover a vast area of
discussion.
It was a highly successful day. The next step is to
write our Strategic Plan and share this with our
community.
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College Principal: Lisa Sperling
Bayview Campus Principal: Darryn Kruse
Bayview Assistant Principal: Tamy Stubley
Bayview Street, Williamstown, 3016
T: (03) 9399 9228
F: (03) 9399 9217
Pasco Campus Principal: Gino Catalano
Pasco Assistant Principal: Ross Adamson
Pasco Street, Williamstown, 3016
T: (03) 9397 1899
F: (03) 9397 6899
School Captains: Charles Keeble and Nala Taukilo
Vice Captains: Ashleigh Davey and Kristina Mastrokostas
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I would like to thank all the Leading Teachers and the Principals for their leadership right from the start
of the self-evaluation process to the conclusion yesterday.
I would also like to thank all staff and the school community for your contributions to the review
process last year. I would also like to congratulate all staff as the very positive review is a
consequence of us working so effectively together over the last four years.
Curriculum day March 11 2014
All staff both teaching and educational support staff took part in professional development on March
11. The teachers worked further on our Instructional Model. We have previously on Curriculum Days
concentrated on the “What” of teaching. That is developing our courses in an agreed format. We have
also previously developed an accreditation process for our courses.
At this curriculum day we concentrated on the “How” of teaching
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How to ensure students are stimulated and engaged in their learning.
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How best to deliver the content.
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How to get students to learn and be able to do the tasks and learn the skills
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How to get students to work collaboratively together
This was a very successful day with all the strategies discussed in each Learning Area being
documented and linked to our Instructional Model.
The educational support staff had a guest speaker who helped them develop SMART goals for their
Performance and Development Plans.
Weeks ahead
The term continues with many activities and events. We look forward to the Cadets’ Camp, Bayview
working bee 22 March, Avid night for families, planning for the Centenary celebrations, Parent Teacher
Student interviews at both Campuses, the return of our alpine students and the school production early
term 2. (Make sure you get your tickets!)
New School Council 2014
I would like to welcome the new members to the Williamstown High School Council. I am sure they will
find membership of this team a really rewarding experience. I would like to thank them in advance for
donating their time to WHS. I would like to also thank the members who have put their hand up for
another two years-what commitment to WHS!
School Council 2014
Hugh Jones President
Mary Vlahos Vice President
Adam Potter DEECD
Martin Walsh DEECD
Mario Azzopardi Treasurer
Michelle Casey DEECD
Chris Poole Parent Representative
Leah Foley DEECD
Andrew Egan Parent Representative
Lisa Sperling Executive Officer
Julie Carroll Parent Representative
Shelley Penn Parent Representative
Peter Gelman Community
MemberAnnabel Astbury Community Member
Ashleigh Davey Community Member
Announcement
At the first meeting for 2014 I informed School Council that I would not be returning after my leave at
the end of term 2.
This has not been an easy decision. This is my sixth year at Williamstown High School. I have
thoroughly enjoyed my time at Williamstown especially as I live in the local community. Very few
Principals get the chance to be the Principal of their local High School. I am very, very proud of the
school and the staff and students achievements.
I have decided however, that I need time for my 15 month old granddaughter, my eighty year old
parents and four somewhat grown up children. The Principal role is very incredibly rewarding
(especially at Williamstown High School) but also extremely demanding.
After much thought I have decided this is the right time - for Williamstown High School and for me. The
new Principal will start the new Strategic Plan cycle including developing a new Leadership profile to
match the new plan. This is what I did five years ago.
I will be at Williamstown High for the first six weeks of term 2 and then will take some Long Service
Leave and will not return to Williamstown High School. Hopefully a new Principal will be in place for
term 3 2014.
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One highlight of the last month has been Cultural Diversity Week. This week provides a formal
opportunity to celebrate the rich array of cultures and backgrounds that make up the Williamstown
High School community. During this week, our bell music featured a variety of musical genres from
a range of countries (featuring very prominently the work of Yothu Yindi), home group quizzes were
run through the daily bulletin, the canteen ran a special multicultural menu over the week, harmony
ribbons were distributed and worn, the library ran a number of competitions, and several lunchtime
activities (including boomerang painting) were held. One major event during the week was a
presentation to all the year 8s by a group called The Flybz, two young rappers originally from Africa
who have just released a song with Paul Kelly. The Flybz gave a talk about their lives as child
soldiers and as refugees in the camps, performed a few raps, and then got our students involved
with some dancing and rapping. You would know that one of the school values is “diversity in our
curriculum, in each other and in our community” and Cultural Diversity Week is just one of the ways
in which we respect and celebrate this value.
March has also been a big month for sport and extracurricular events. Our inter-school debating
program began with all three teams winning their debates. (The year 7 program starts later in the
year.) There have been separate days for the year 7 and the year 8 summer sports round robin
events (baseball, tennis, cricket and volleyball) and our triathlon and sailing teams have had
excellent starts to their seasons. Our school athletics carnival held on Friday 21 March was a huge
success -- a healthy, friendly, happy and enjoyable day for our students. You will find more detailed
information about most of these events, and a whole lot more, throughout this edition of W-Files. It
has been a very busy month in a very full term.
You will also find a report on our recent working bee elsewhere in this newsletter. I would like to
reiterate my thanks to those who helped on the day (and indeed to all our community members who
contribute to the school in so many and varied ways, providing support and impetus to our young
people in their learning and their growth.)
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our families a happy and fulfilling term one break. We
look forward to seeing all our students back on deck on Tuesday 22 April.
Darryn Kruse
Campus Principal
Work Placements Needed - Can You Help?
It is crucial for all VCAL students to complete a work placement with a local employer. This practically reinforces
what is being learnt at TAFE and is essential for them to gain their VCAL Certificate. Students require one day per
week to observe and help out the employer for minimum payment.
The areas that are of most need for 2014 are: Carpentry, Allied Health, and Hair & Beauty.
Both the employer and the student are covered by the Education Department’s insurance and public liability, so
it is a simple process with just one form to complete.
The students and school would very much appreciate any assistance from the community in facilitating these
work placements.
Please contact the VCAL VET Coordinator
Kat Perdriau on 9393 9055 or
perdriau.kat.k@edumail.vic.gov.au for further
information or if you can assist.
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What a busy and productive term it has been at the Pasco Campus. The Year 10’s have settled in
well and have quickly learnt and adapted to the expectations at the senior campus. Our Year 11
students are thriving as they take on full VCE or VCAL programs. The Year 12 students have hit the
ground running. Their attitude and work ethic towards their studies has been outstanding. I have
visited the VCE Study Centre on numerous occasions this term. The Year 12 students, whether in a
supervised session or not, are using this resource in the most productive way possible. Preparing
for SAC’s, drafting essays, assisting each other and seeking outside of class teacher help are just
some of the activities I have witnessed. Well done to all the students on taking these approaches,
staff are certainly impressed with what they have seen.
Pasco Street Update
During the holidays we will be installing an air conditioner in our recently renovated music room as
well as installing some new blinds. The 25 iMacs we have recently installed have certainly been
appreciated by the music staff and students. Our students now have the latest devices allowing
them to access and utilise the latest music software to support their learning whether in Year 10,
VCE or VET music classes. Our library update will also continue, with new lighting and shelving
installed and some painting work to also be conducted over the two week holiday period.
Next term Assistant Campus Principal Ross Adamson goes on long service leave for a well-earned
break and we wish him and his wife all the best for their overseas travels as they cycle 5500km
across America from LA to Boston. Adam Potter will step into Ross’s role for the term and Rebecca
Ferretti will step into Adam’s Student Engagement and Wellbeing role. We are currently in the
process of organising Rebecca’s replacement for her Year 10 Student Management Leader role.
Congratulations to one of our 2013 students, Cameron Davies, for receiving a prestigious Victorian
Blue School Sports Award. I attended the awards ceremony with his parents and together we
proudly watched Cameron being presented with his award. We wish Cameron continued success in
his soccer career as he represents Australia at the World Schoolboys
Championships and Green Gully Seniors (see pictures below).
Please also see below a picture of Bayside Principal Andrew Harnett
and myself signing a MoU for a partnership between Mobil Refinery,
Transfield Services, Bayside SC and WHS. This partnership will see
interested year 10/11 students having the opportunity to participate in
the highly valued Students @ Work Program run on site at the
refinery as well as extensive opportunities for our senior chemistry
students to deepen their learning in a real life environment. Local
media, CEO’s and Hobsons Bay Mayor Sandra Wilson were in
attendance and very supportive of the partnership created that will
greatly benefit our students.
May I wish all our families a happy and
safe holiday period, as well as
encouraging senior students to see the
term 1 holiday period as an opportunity
to take a break and refresh, consolidate
material covered and prepare for an
equally successful term 2.
Gino Catalano
Pasco Campus Principal
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School Council report for W-Files
Search for our new college principal begins now
School Council was saddened to learn that college principal Lisa Sperling would be resigning from her
position at the end of next term. It’s a pity Lisa will not be here when the school launches its centenary
celebrations later in the year but we understand her need to put family first.
Because Lisa has provided us with so much notice, School Council can begin the search for a replacement immediately. Our school community has a direct involvement in appointing the principal with representatives of Council sitting on the selection panel. This is one of the great advantages of the government education system.
The selection process is thorough and time-consuming but Council will keep the community informed
along the way. It is our intention that a new college principal will be ready to take up the position at the
beginning of Term 3.
Council will also ensure that the community gets the opportunity to formally farewell and thank Lisa for
her contribution over the past five years. She has been an inspiring leader and her legacy will carry the
school well into the future.
This year School Council has 15 members, including six serving their first term. I was privileged to be
returned as president, while parents Mary Vlahos and Mario Azzopardi were returned as vice-president
and treasurer respectively. For the first time in many years we have co-opted three key community
members to complement the elected members. Profiles of all Council members will be on the school
website.
Even before Lisa resigned, 2014 was shaping as a watershed year in the school’s history. Our principals and leading teachers completed our annual triennial review this term (postponed from 2013), presenting their findings at an all-day forum with our school reviewer Leon Kildea. This exhaustive analysis
of the school’s data identified a number of areas for improvement and the steps needed to achieve this.
As School Council president, I attended the all-day forum and was greatly impressed with the willingness of our senior staff to tackle the shortcomings identified. At the end of the day Mr Kildea told me
how impressed he was with Williamstown High, noting that he would happily send his own children
here.
On behalf of the whole school community, I congratulate those on the staff who contributed to this important task and thank them for their hard work.
Next term parent volunteers will be sought for a number of major events being planned to celebrate our
centenary. The school’s centenary working party has developed a program that will be manageable but
also suitable to celebrate this milestone.
The first major event will be the official launch in October, and the last will be the centenary ball 12
months later. It will be a grand year with opportunities for past, present and future students and their
families to be involved.
Please keep an eye out for further information about our centenary events in coming weeks.
Hugh Jones
School Council president
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Bayview Campus Working Bee
The Bayview Campus working bee was held on Saturday 22 March. A lot
was done on this day to improve the grounds and amenities at the school,
including:
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weeding and mulching the “dry creek bed” at the front of the
school;
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tidying, weeding and mulching the gardens around the main car
park;
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weeding, turning over and replanting the horticulture area beds;
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planting rosemary and bulbs in the raised beds in front of the
portables;
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repainting the large atrium chess set pieces;
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removing non-grafted passionfruit vines, overgrown grasses and branches in the horticulture
area;
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cutting back trees from gutters and walls;
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thinning vegetation in the wetlands;
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installing mesh guard at the bottom of the portables.
We would like to thank the following students, parents, siblings and staff members for their help on the
day: Mario Azzopardi, Mark Frisby, Tom Frisby, Nick Frisby, James Frisby, Liam Michelsen, David
Michelsen, Liam Gardner, Indre Kisonas, Jayden Smith, Paul Smith, Ralph Simpson, Dina Simpson,
Michael Jackson, Kathryn Ball, Matthew Jackson, Chris Jackson, Jen Thompson, Penny Milhe, Cheryl
Barnett, Dom Polanco, Julius Polanco, Mark Gailitis, Liz Brewer, Zach Leatham, Meredith Henkel,
Michael Duffy, Adam Stewart, Noel Landry, Heidi Landry, James Landry, Kate Landry, Ned Landry, Tess
Landry, Tiarah Minns, Joshua Minns, Megan Michelsen, Chris Morrow, Cindy Dalton, Sally Hayes,
Doug Leckie, Tony Lopreiato, Jose Lu.
Senior Constable Scott Sutton
Youth resource officer, Leading Senior Constable Scott Sutton, from Altona North Police Station, has
become a regular visitor to the
Year 12 Senior VCAL class.
He talked to the students about
Police Powers vs Citizens’ Rights
and educated the students about
PSOs, safe driving, and crimes
associated with online activity. At
the end of the session Braedan
Smolski-Keig and Chloe Rosenboom did a role-play and tried to
question and arrest our visiting
police officer. We would like to
thank Leading Senior Constable
Sutton for his time and look forward to more visits in the future.
Kat Perdriau
VCAL Coordinator
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The Environment Initiatives Team
This year each class has a representative that is part of the Environmental Crusaders. This group will be looking at Recycling and Biodiversity in our endeavor to become a 5 star Resource Smart School for
Sustainability. I congratulate those students who have taken on becoming Environmental Crusaders.
We have involved ourselves in Clean Up Australia both in the community at the Marine Jawbone and also at the school level. Some members
came to clean up the Jawbone and also were able to snorkel for Pacific
Sea stars. No seastars were found which means the Jawbone is a very
healthy environment.
On March 4 Bayview St Campus had a whole school clean up at the
end of the day. I would like to thank the administration, staff and students for their commitment to make a cleaner school grounds.
Another activity the Crusaders have organized was the Ride to School
Day on Wednesday 19 March. Over three hundred students rode or
walked to school on this day. 7MM, 8LY and 9BN had the most students and won prizes for gaining this
interest. I would like to thank Griffin Clements, Josh Clements and Thai Than our ambassador for their
work in both activities.
The Senior Campus under the guidance of Ross Adamson has completed an energy audit and are replacing lights that are energy users. The campus is working towards a sustainable campus with the help of
Mr. Lu our maintenance manager.
ABSENCES
Please report all absences by 10.00am
on the day student is absent
Bayview Campus Years 7-9
Hotline: 9393 9097
Email: attendanceb@willihigh.vic.edu.au
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Pasco Campus Years 10-12
Hotline: 9393 9018
Email: attendancep@willihigh.vic.edu.au
Email: williamstown.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au
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School Wide Positive Behaviour
At
Williamstown High School
School Wide Positive Behaviour Support is off and running at Williamstown High School. We have had a
wonderful term across both campuses building a stronger understanding of what SWPBS looks and feels like
with many students and teachers participating in a wide range of explicit teaching and wellbeing activities
based around our behaviour matrix.
At the Pasco Campus students and homegroup teachers have definitely made the
most of their opportunities during homegroup sessions to part take and engage in
team building, communication and lateral
thinking activities. It was a sight to see
two hundred year 12 students on the basketball courts laughing, full of energy and
working together to achieve a common
goal with their homegroup teachers in the
mix.
Where at the Bayview Campus homegroups have been on the film making trail,
designing, directing and editing master
task movies, which will be available for all
to see on our website later in term two.
Early in year, we put a call out to the families of our school community to raise awareness of and promote
new opportunities for our “Success Pass” initiative. Families were encouraged to either suggest or donate
where possible; ideas for rewards and recognition for our success pass winners. We were overwhelmed by
the generosity of many of our families in the school community. It is important to acknowledge and thank
everyone for these contributions. Without a doubt, the single most popular choice of award from the student body is the iTunes Voucher, with the Sun Theatre voucher running a close second.
We have lots of ideas, energy and activities in the pipeline for SWPBS during term two and beyond. Some of
which include a new success pass post box designed and decorated by Bayview students. We will have to roll
out the red carpet for the premier of “The Master Task” movie starring all students from the Bayview Campus and most importantly we will continue to create and maintain a positive, safe learning environment that
enhances our school culture where we maximise individual academic and social growth. We will continue to
do this, working closely with families of the Williamstown High School Community.
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P&F had a great turn out for our first meeting in Feb to hear college Principal Lisa Sperling present to the
group on a range of topics This included a broad overview of the schools recent achievements, planned
upgrades and curriculum changes. A summary of Lisa’s presentation is available via P&F minutes
(contact P&F Secretary Trish Anderson for a copy at trishand1962@gmail.com).
SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY 11th MAY 6.30pm P&F are hosting a viewing of the spectacular Eurovision
Song Contest Final – so old and new fans are invited to join us on this night of nights. If you have never
seen this, it is a not to be missed experience if only for the outrageousness of the event. We have secured the use of Soul City at Pasco Street with fabulous surround sound and big screen. For those unfamiliar, this is the newly upgraded drama venue at the Pasco Campus. Tickets are just $15 each, BYO
snacks, friends and glam outfits – the theme is formal/after 5 or costume_screen & music (get out those
ABBA outfits and brush them off). Drinks available at the bar (no byo). There will be games and prizes to
keep you entertained from woe to go. All you have to do is turn up for a fun filled evening. Yes we know
it is Mother’s Day – but we hope you will come along and support this fund raiser for your school.
Bookings can be made through TRY BOOKING direct link http://www.trybooking.com/EPPW, event title
Vista Eurovisionista. A small number of tables of 5 are also available directly via Trish Anderson: Call 0407
130 763 or trishand1962@gmail.com
Did You Know: Aussie Farmers Direct support WHS by donation of 5% of sales back to your nominated
school. If you are a customer of Aussie Farmers Direct and don’t have WHS linked to your account
please consider this. Just go the Aussie Farmer Direct website and link WHS. It is no cost to you but a
great way for us to receive a few extra dollars into our fundraising. If you know your workplace is an Aussie Farmers Direct customer you can do the same via work, just ask the purchasing officer to link WHS.
It really is just a click or two and your school can benefit directly.
P&F News brought to you on behalf of the P&F Team
Sue Breedon (abreedon@bigpond.net.au) and Trish Anderson (trishand1962@gmail.com)
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Athletics
Athletics has kicked off with a bang this year.
We had a number of students represent the state at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships held
in Sydney during mid-March.
Nathan Pearce raced in the final of the U/20 1500m finishing 10th.
Jeremy Kirkham raced in the U/17 800m finished 5th and the 1500m also finishing 5th.
Conor Lynch raced in the U/18 2000m steeple chase and finished 14th overall.
Williamstown High School was also represented by some relay runners along with former student: Jack
Rayner finished 3rd in the U/20 5000m just outside the qualifying time for the World Junior Athletics
Championships.
All of these students have continually represented the school at athletic carnivals and to achieve the results they have at a national level is an amazing effort.
On Friday March 21 we held our school carnival at the Newport Athletics Track with many students performing well. Kane Densley 8LO and Natasha Inia 8KW winning multiple events at their year level.
Both Peter Bourke and Andy Boudrie have started on building a base level of fitness for the students to
progress on throughout the year. The aim is for this to be a solid base for the students to work towards
hitting their peak around September when the interschool competitions start. Our students will again
compete in a range of athletics events throughout the year.
Good luck goes out to ex-student Morgan Mitchell (year 12 class of 2012) who in attempting to qualify
for the Australian Athletics Team competing at the Commonwealth Games later this year. Morgan needs
to run at least a B qualifying time in the next to grab an individual spot for the women’s 400m event and
a spot in the women’s 4 X 400m relay team.
Netball
Our netball program has had a successful start to the
year. The continuation of combining the year 8 and 9
program has been a highlight. It has become a very
competitive and hard working environment where the
students are continually challenged. Marg Lind has outlined the year for the girls working on developing all the
different aspects of the game, the pathway is very important area that has been highlighted to the students. It
is important all students are aware of the pathway and
where they should be training and playing outside of
school.
For those students interested the State School Netball Team is holding trials for the 12 and under and
15 and under teams. To register your interest you need to click on the following link:
https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/TeamVic/Pages/default.aspx#netball and complete the application form.
Registration closes April 23rd 2014.
Triathlon
This year the triathlon program has got off to a flying start with 15 new students entering the program.
Our coaches Mat Tippett and Jamie Edwards are very excited about the potential that is being displayed
amongst the group at our weekly alternating dry and wet training session.
With our focus this year being on getting students involved in competitions, it was fantastic to have a
group of students competing in the recent WSTC Labour Day Enduro event. For some students this was
their first attempt at competing in a short course triathlon, of other students this event was a way of
measuring their summer training. As special mention needs to go to the results achieved by 2 of our
year 7 students Oscar Dart and Hamish Munro who finished 1st and 5th overall in the short course
event. Students will be competing in 2 more races before the end of the triathlon season finishes mid
April.
Our webpage http://www.willihigh.vic.edu.au/?page_id=6228 has had a recent update to include our current training schedule and upcoming competition details. Any interested parents/students please have a
look over the information posted on this page or contact me directly at
gaylard.lauren.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Cricket
The cricket program welcomes new comers Luke Whatman, Matt Turcinovich, Aaron Wedding, Ryan
Caiger, Jagger Skilbeck, Charlie Carter, Liam Dawson and Gus Picking. It has been a fairly interrupted
term however the enthusiasm has been second to none and have really enjoyed seeing a few of the
older boys take on leadership roles. Again, the improvement in all of the boys has been very pleasing in
all facets of the game. We have a game organised against Maribyrnong College that will take place late
term 1. This will be a welcomed test and I know the boys will be up for the challenge.
I am extremely pleased to announce that there will be a scholarship for a year 9 cricketer this year. It is
called the ‘Footscray Edgewater CC scholarship’. What this entails is the accelerated cricket fees paid
for by Footscray Edgewater CC, training apparel, the opportunity to train with the senior squad throughout pre-season and the opportunity to train every Tuesday night during the ‘in season’. This is a fantastic opportunity for the winner and will be exposed to training at the best Cricket Club in the Western
Suburbs (Victoria premier cricket competition) with some of the best coaching staff which includes
Mervyn Hughes and some of the best players in the state including John Hastings. The aim is for the
scholarship to become an annual award.
Year 7s, 8s and intermediate cricket teams all comfortably won the first stages of the school competition. Some very good performances in particular by Aaron Wedding and Ryan Caiger who have very
quickly taken on board advice and been able to execute this in match conditions.
Basketball
The basketball program has started strongly. With
an increase in numbers at year 7 and in the senior
program we’ve had to make some adjustments
and our thanks go to the parents for helping.
At year 7 and 8 the boys and girls have been
working on developing their fundamentals and
court awareness. Darren Hindle is also developing
offensive structures with the athletes to enable
easier scoring opportunities for the team.
For those students interested the State School
Basketball Team is holding trials for the 12 and
under (students born in 2002). To register your
interest you need to click on the following link:
https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/TeamVic/Pages/Basketball.aspx
and complete the application form. Registration closes May 19th 2014.
Our Year 9-10-11 basketball program has again grown this year. We have 27 students involved in the
program. Due to the large amount of numbers we have had to split the sessions. Our boys and girls
now train separately. Training is on Thursday with the two groups alternating with a 7:15am before
school session and a period 4 and lunchtime session.
This has been a successful change in the program and it has allowed the training to focus on team
structures and strategies as part of the training in preparation for upcoming tournaments in term 2.
Teams have been entered at all year levels for the Victorian College championships that will be coming
up in term two. This is one of the major tournaments we are entering for the year.
Other program news:
We are looking at an open night for parents during term 2. This night will involve students and their parents in the program attending the session and hearing from our coaches about the pathway in their chosen sport.
We will also have a brand new uniform as an option for students on the night as well as the future direction for the program.
Best regards,
Martin Walsh and Adam Potter
Accelerated sport coordinators.
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Victorian Life Saving championships held on the long weekend. Six students participated for Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving club that attend Williamstown High School and managed to gain 13
medals between them from both individual and team events and they placed in the top 10 in many of
their events. They participated in beach (sprints, flags, 2km run), water (Individual iron, surf swim, board
race) and team events (surf swim, board rescue, aqua Cameron, belt and reel, beach relay) having to
complete heats, semi finals and finals in very cold water over the 2 days!
They were:
Year 7:
Tom Frisby
Year 8:
Flynn Dalton
Year 9:
Chris Breedon
Chelsea Coulson
Jesse Coulson
Tiara Minns (All from your home group Narelle!)
Successful Reading
To encourage students to read during the holidays, Bayview Library is giving 2 Success
Passes to every student who borrows at least two books to read over the holidays.
Hopefully this will encourage students to increase their reading.
Happy Reading and a Safe Holiday from Bayview Library staff.
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In Term 1, six students in Year 9 - Greta Montgomery, Purva Gautam, Georgia Downey, Harrison BurnsBradley, Charlesey Jensen & Jamie Close – had to opportunity to go away for 9 weeks to Gnurad-Gundidj to
develop their leadership potential. The students have been working hard on a Community Learning Project,
which they will implement when they return to school in Term 2. They have learnt to be much more independent – having to wash their own clothes, cook some of their own meals and being away from family and friends
for 9 weeks.
Students have built strong friendships with other students from country and city schools. The schools on campus this term include:
Footscray City College
Horsham SC
Hoppers Crossing SC
Ballarat SC Wendouree
Williamstown HS
Phoenix P12 College
Keilor Downs College
Goroke P12 College
They have braved the outdoors on 3-day expeditions, walking and bike-riding with heavy packs for many
km’s, presenting to primary school students in the area and running workshops and events for each other at
the campus.
We look forward to visiting the students and seeing all the schools present their Community Learning Project
to all the teachers on Friday 28 March. You can follow them on Facebook as well as on Twitter at Gnurad
Gundidj.
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Harmony Week
March 17-21 marked Cultural Diversity Week. Students and staff at Williamstown High School embraced this week by organising events and activities
for all to participate in. These included a shared lunch,
trivia on different cultures, activities in the library about
where we come from, boomerang painting and a visit
from African refugee rappers the FLYBZ. Athletics day
also had a unity and cultural diversity theme with the
student leaders painting the school emblem into the
Olympic rings to represent all the continents we come
from.
FLYBZ
On Thursday 20 March, the Year 8 students of Williamstown High school attended an informative and
entertaining presentation by the African-Australian rap duo FLYBZ (pronounced Fly-beez)
The duo consists of Fablice and G-Storm Manirakiza. They are based in Melbourne where they have
toured and performed to many schools spreading awareness of the conditions in Africa through music
and stories. There have recently collaborated with pop legend Paul Kelly to produce their new single
‘Child Soldier’.
They told the students of their struggle with the living conditions in their home country Africa. The two
boys connected after Fablice escaped his life in Burundi as a child soldier at the age of eleven, where
they then met at a refugee camp. The boys continued to migrate to different refugee camps where they
began experimenting with music in a worn torn environment where they witnessed first-hand cannibalism, murder and rape. Despite the devastating circumstances, the boy’s talent for music blossomed and
FLYBZ was born.
The duo performed to the students with the students interacting and participating by dancing and singing
along with the duo.
Isabella Holgate
Social Justice Vice-Captain
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Competions:
Willi High will again be involved with the Paint the Gardens Art Competition this Year.
We are currently getting all our Year 7 students to paint or draw their own interpretation of the Williamstown
Botanical gardens.
Student’s work will be selected to enter the completion.
All entries will be displayed in the Gardens on Sunday
April 13th.
Pixel8 Photography Competition will also have a large
selection of Willi High student’s work submitted.
Helen Bacon is getting her Year 9 photography students
working towards this fantastic local competition.
Dates are as follows:
Wednesday 30th April - entries close
Friday, 30th May - Awards evening
For more information and to enter, go
to www.pixel8photocomp.com.au or call the Arts and
Events department on 9932 1000 or email:
arts@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Extra Art @ Bayview
This year for the first time we have started an ART CLUB.
This runs every Thursday Lunchtime.
We started by doing drawing exercises, but students are now working on their own art projects. Our number has
now increased to about 18 students who have been coming along to do their artwork each Thursday lunchtime.
This is a great opportunity for those students who love art, drawing or want to improve or learn new or different
drawing techniques.
I would really like to thank Mr. Minter for his enthusiasm in supporting this new initiative.
Congratulations
A huge congratulation to Michael Gibbon of Year 12 for being accepted and exhibited in Top Designs. This is a
huge honor as there are hundreds of students who apply for this opportunity each year. Although Michael is currently in Year 12 he completed Year 12 Visual Communication and Design in 2013. His teacher Shelly Casey
should also be congratulated for teaching and guiding Michael to this fantastic achievement. There was a group
of us who went along to the opening of the Top Design exhibition on Friday night.
This exhibition will be on at the Melbourne Museum until 13th July.
It showcases work from many different school in the areas of furniture making, fashion, film, photography, food,
websites, mechanical and electronic projects. It is well worth a visit and especially to see Michael work in VCD.
Jane Gibbs
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Williamstown High School Presents DETACHMENT.
This gripping drama explores the life stories of several characters with whom you will share a compelling evening of
song and dance. Set during the romantic period of the New Orleans’ jazz era – we soon appreciate that human
spirit will triumph in all of nature’s calamities.
Rich with narrative this deeply human drama ignites a yearning to ‘attach’ and to reconnect with those around us.
Music is arranged by the talented Will Salisbury. Presented to you by the talented students of Williamstown Pasco
Street campus and staged in Soul City, our season commences on Wed April 30 th, Thu May 1st & Fri May 2nd @
7pm. Sat May 3rd @ 2pm & 7pm. All tickets can be purchased at www.trybooking.com. Cost $18 Adults, $14 Students/concession.
Please note that this production contains mild language and themes that may offend some viewers. Tickets are limited so be quick.
Title: Detachment.
Dates/Times:
Wed 30th April @ 7pm.
Fri 2nd May @ 7pm.
Thu 1st May @ 7pm.
Sat 3rd May @ 2pm & 7pm.
Venue: Soul City, Pasco Street, Williamstown 3016.
Congratulations to the following students for their creative presentation of Fried
Rice for their CAT recently. Gaby Forbes (7SA), Victoria Mangani (7SA), Tilly
McHugh (8LG)
Mrs Jepsen
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2014 SENIOR MUSIC TOUR
From the moment the bus burnt rubber down the highway to the
moment the plane wheels smoked on Melbourne’s scorching tarmac, the Senior Music Tour was fantastic. The four action-packed
days included climbing to the top of Australia’s highest mountain,
six performances, exploring our capital city and making lifelong
friends. This camp was the most remarkable experience I’d ever
had.
The outstanding views from the chairlift to the top of Mount Kosciusko ‘set the stage’ for ‘scaling’ the heights (and also a deep
conversation about the physics of snow!) Then the musical journey started. From the first
performance at Berridale Primary
School (NSW) to our last at Garema Place (ACT) each performance was better than the last.
Our major performance was in the Great Hall at Parliament
House. Each band played their full repertoire and an astonishing
performance of Divertimento from the clarinet and flute ensem- 0514: Senior Concert Band performing at
Cooma North Primary School, Cooma.
ble left everyone breathless. It was a privilege to play in such a
significant public building. The next day’s performance was just a
stone throws away from our accommodation: Garema Place. The Canberrians enjoyed our song selections, and
the vibe was ‘upbeat’ the audience was unmistakeably impressed. In the days after the tour, each band member
found themselves subconsciously humming or simply singing each song in their head, after having them etched
into their brains with the smooth wave of each conductor’s baton.
It was hard to accept that the tour was over. The days flowed into one another, each performance becoming
more confident than the last. Many thanks to Mr Koren, Ms Brogan, Mr Giles, Ms Cabena, Mr Harry and Mr Will
Salisbury, for without them the tour wouldn’t have been possible.
Dylan Jepsen 9GY
0419: The WHS senior music bands after their
performance in The Great Hall, Parliament House,
1328: Senior Stage Band performing at Garema
Place, Canberra.
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Global Homework Program
Volunteer tutors needed
The Global Homework Program is coming
to Altona North Community Library in
Term 2, 2014
This free tutoring program is for students
in Year 4 to Year 9 and will run on Thursday afternoons from 3.30pm to 5.00pm in
Meeting Room 2.
The Global Homework Program is looking for volunteers:
Tutors assist students with completing their homework, improving basic literacy and numeracy skills and helping
them gain greater confidence in their studies.
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Blue Team— 649
Gold Team— 621
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English Tutoring Help
Susan Lyons
B.A. Dip Ed Grad. Dip (Info Tech and E.A.L) Melb.
Postal Address: PO Box 720, Williamstown
Street Address: 7c/4 Techno Park Drive Williamstown Victoria 3016
Mobile: 0404 403 509
Email: susanmlyons@bigpond.com
Find our facebook page
English Tutoring and V.C.E. English Specialist
Website: www.englishtutoringhelp.com
Term 2 Tennis Coaching
Tennis Programs Victoria
(TPV) is a leading deliverer in tennis coaching and
is offering all interested
children to come and join
our Hot Shots Program at
the Westside Indoor
Sports Centre on the Cnr
of Grieve Parade and
Dohertys Rd Altona North. All programs are run indoors so there is no chance of washouts and with coaching now seven days a week, places are filling up fast. With all our programs, new enrolments will receive a free tennis racket and also a Hot Shots
t-shirt. Programs are available for ages 4 and up and lessons are 30 to 60 minutes in duration depending on age and standard.
Please feel free to also come and have a trial lesson before making a commitment to join
our popular classes.
For new term bookings or for your free trial please call Paul Mick on 0415 511 150, or
email p.emick2011@gmail.com or feel to visit the TPV website tennisprogramsvictoria.com
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WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL LEVY
As advised in a letter sent to all families in early November 2013, the government permits School Councils to request financial
contributions from families, and our School Council has carefully considered the needs of the school and the capacity of our
community to contribute. As required by the education authorities, we have separated the payments into three categories:
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Essential Education Items to support the standard curriculum - families are required to provide or pay the school to provide
these items.
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Optional Education Items - provided in addition to the standard curriculum, charged on a user-pays basis.
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Voluntary Contributions - an invitation to support various projects.
Essential Education Items:
Year level
Levy
Items covered by this levy
Year 7
$508
Diary, ID Card, print credits, locker provision, combination padlock, Sports Affiliation fees,
Sports Days (WHS Athletics & Swimming), sun hat, additional text materials & stationery
that the student takes possession of, Technology & Art materials, Clickview-Video Library.
$488
Diary, ID Card, print credits, locker provision, Sports Affiliation fees, Sports Days (WHS
Athletics & Swimming), additional text materials & stationery that the student takes position
of, Challenge Unit, Technology & Art materials, Clickview-Video Library. (An additional fee
will apply for some Challenge Units.)
$328
Diary, ID Card, print credits, locker provision, Sports Affiliation fees, Sports Days (WHS
Athletics & Swimming), Study Skills Program, additional materials & stationery that the
student takes possession of, Careers resources, Clickview-Video Library. (Additional fees
will apply for elective subjects.)
Year 11
$328
Diary, ID Card, print credits, locker provision, Sports Affiliation fees, Sports Days (WHS
Athletics & Swimming), Educate Elevate Study Skills Program, additional materials &
stationery that the student takes position of, Clickview-Video Library. (Additional fees will
apply for elective subjects.)
Year 12
$387
Diary, ID Card, print credits, locker provision, Sports Affiliation fees, Sports Days (WHS
Athletics & Swimming), “Educate Elevate” Study Skills Program, Celebration Day, Trial
Exam Program, Careers resources, additional materials & stationery that the student takes
possession of, Clickview-Video Library. (Additional fees will apply for elective subjects.)
Years 8 & 9
Year 10
Please note:
Additional Essential Education Subject fees are payable for some higher cost Challenge Units in Years 8-9 and for some
Year 10 -12 subjects. These appear on your family statement, a copy will be issued later this term, or you may contact the school
during office hours.
An Optional Item is the “High Tide” School Magazine, which is a reflection of the 2014 school year and is distributed with end of
year reports. If you wish to purchase a copy, please pay $20 per copy at the office.
In addition, we offer an opportunity for families to support various projects through Voluntary Contributions:
Centenary Building Theatre Fund (suggested $50)
School Assistance Fund (suggested $10)
Parent & Friends Donation (suggested $10)
Each campus office is open from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm to receive cash, cheque or card payments. Credit card payments may also
be telephoned to the school. We also accept BPAY. Please contact the office for a statement showing your family BPAY
reference. Don’t forget to advise the school when paying with BPAY, so we allocate the payment according to your wishes. A copy
of the payment form is available from each office, or from the website: http://www.willihigh.vic.edu.au/?page_id=267.
Student Accident Insurance Arrangements
Main Points
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The DEECD does not provide personal accident insurance for students.
Parents and guardians are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including any
transport costs.
These costs may be recoverable where an injury is caused by the negligence (carelessness) of the Department, a school
council or their employees or volunteers.
Student accident insurance policies are available from some commercial insurers. These cover a range of medical
expenses not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.
Actions Required
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Parents/guardians are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including any transport
costs;
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reasonably low cost accident insurance policies are available from commercial insurers.
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Financial Assistance - Information for Parents
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA):
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided by the Victorian Government to lower-income families to help
with education-related costs.
If you have a child under 16, and you hold a valid Health Care Card, Pension Card, or are a temporary foster parent, you
may be eligible to receive the EMA. The allowance is paid in two instalments, one in March and one in August.
The payment is intended to assist with education-related costs such as; uniforms, excursions, textbooks, and stationery. You can elect to have your EMA paid in one of the following ways:
Paid by direct deposit (Electronic Funds Transfer) into your own nominated bank account; or
Paid to the school to be held as credit which you can use towards education expenses; or
Paid by cheque which will be posted to the school for collection.
In 2014, the annual EMA amount per student is:
$200 for prep students
$150 for students in years 1 – 6.
$300 for year 7 students
$250 for students in year 8 – until age 16*.
* A pro-rata amount is payable for students turning 16 in 2014.
How to Apply: Contact the school office to obtain an EMA application form.
Closing Date: You need to obtain an EMA application form from the school office and return by 28 February 2014.
Payment amounts for 2014
The EMA is paid in two instalments, instalment one is paid from March onwards and instalment two is paid from August onwards.
For 2014, the applicant payment amount for primary prep students will be $200 and the applicant payment amount for
primary years 1-6 students will be $150.
For 2014, the applicant payment for secondary year 7 students will be $300 and the applicant payment for secondary
students from year 8 onwards will be $250 (except for students turning 16 during the year in which case a monthly proInstalment
One (70%)
Two (30%)
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Primary School Student*
Secondary School Student *
Prep – $140
Year 7 – $210
Year 1-6 – $105
Year 8 to age 16 – $175
Prep – $60
Year 7 – $90
Year 1-6 – $45
Year 8 to age 16 – $75
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International Students Need Homestay
Every year, students from Asia and Europe enrol at Williamstown High school in order to study
for the VCE and get a place at a tertiary institution (stay for 1-3 years) or to have a cultural exchange experience (6-12 months). While they study with us they live in the local area with families who provide them with full board accommodation. Students are aged between 15-18
years old.
Students typically start in February and July, and we also require emergency accommodation
throughout the year from time to time. A generous weekly allowance is paid to cover the cost
of food and care. Homestay adults are required to hold a Working with Children Check authorisation.
If you have a spare bedroom in your home and would enjoy being a friend and mentor to a
young person from overseas, please contact our International Students Program Coordinator,
Lucie Compton on 9393 9039, 0467 807 949 or by email on Compton.lucie.s@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Call for Volunteers:
The Williamstown Hospital Opportunity
Shop is looking for new volunteers to help raise
funds for The Williamstown Hospital. We are
calling for volunteers who like to be in a team
environment, support their local health service
and enjoy displaying goods for resale.
Shifts run from 9am-12.30pm and 12.30 4.00pm Monday to Saturday and we’re currently
trialling opening 11am-3pm Sundays.
If you’re interested please contact Nicky Cooper
on 0401 684 977 or Nicky.Cooper2@wh.org.au
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