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
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Tuesday 24 th June
Tuesday 24 th June
Wednesday 25 th June
Thursday 26 th June
Friday 27 th June
Monday 14 th July
Tuesday 9 th September
Tonight at the College from 6.30 to 7.30 pm there is a parent meeting in the staffing room. The meeting is to give all parents the opportunity to have a say on the future of Laverton P – 12 College. It is also an opportunity to comment on the things that are working well and the things that we can improve. The views of parents at the meeting will assist the College
Leaders as they prepare the College self -Assessment
Report for the College’s ‘Review’, which takes place in
August.
All parents are most welcome to attend.
This Friday is the last day for Term 2. It has been a very productive term with lots of quality teaching and learning. Thank you to all students and staff for their excellent efforts this term. Teachers have been very busy preparing the first Semester Student Reports.
These will be sent home to all families on Thursday.
As it is the last day of term on Friday, a reminder that school finishes an hour earlier than usual. Dismissal time on Friday is 2.10 pm.
Term 3 commences on Monday 14 th July, 2014.
In the last Newsletter a parent comment sheet was included which invited parents to offer suggestions on the Language Program which is to be introduced in
Parent Meeting 6.30 – 7. 30 pm – All Welcome.
Prep – 4 Assembly @ 2.45 pm.
Winter Concert 3.10 pm onwards PAC.
Out of Uniform Day – State School Relief – Gold Coin Donation.
Dismissal at 2.10 pm.
First Day of Term 3.
First Aid Training for staff: School finishes at 1.30 pm.
2015. All schools across the state must have a study language in place. For 2015, the language will be studied by Preps. As each year progresses the language program is to be extended to the next year level. The parent comment sheet has again been attached to the back of today’s newsletter. If you have a view on the type of languages program we have at our College, please fill in the comment sheet and return it to school by the end of the week.
We were due to have our final pupil free curriculum day on Monday 11 th August. This has now been postponed to a later date. When the new date is confirmed in Term 3, it will be published in the newsletter. It will possibly be in October or
November.
After over a year of demolition and building, our new gym is almost ready for handover. We anticipate being handed the keys by the start of Term 3. It is exciting to reach this point which sees the completion of Stage 3 of the College’s development. Our new
College contains a full basketball court with tiered seating area along one side of the court. In addition, there are two teaching spaces, change rooms and toilets. Once Term 3 arrives we look forward to recommencing regular College assemblies in the gym.
Families will be most welcome to attend.
Have a great week and a terrific school vacation.
Neil Sproal
College Principal

Reminders:
1.
All students are to be ‘on-time’ for school.
This means being at school by 8:50 am.
2.
No dogs are permitted in the school grounds at any time.
3.
Laverton College car parks are designated for staff parking only.
4.
Parents and visitors to the school are requested to avoid smoking in the vicinity of the school. Smoking is not permitted in the school grounds.
5.
All visitors are asked to report to the main
College Office before proceeding to a Learning
Community.
6.
Students are not permitted to use mobile phones whilst at school. Phones will be confiscated. Families wishing to make contact with their son or daughter during the day should phone the College Office for assistance.
7.
Laverton College expects all students to follow our ‘Respectful Behaviour / Respectful
Language’ Policy every day whilst at school and going to and from school.
Congratulations to Tahlia Downie of Year 11 who has been accepted into the ‘Fortyfivedownstairs’ 2014
Youth Ambassador Program. ‘Fortyfivedownstairs’ is an Art Gallery in Flinders Lane.
Tahlia will be pursuing her love of creative arts through her participation in a program that will include theatre performance, photography and sculpture. The 4 sessions will be held on Sunday afternoons next semester.
On Friday 20th June, Years 9 - 12 EAL students attended a presentation by Life Saving Victoria about water safety. It was very informative and they learnt a lot about being safe near water. Thank you to Life
Saving Victoria for coming to Laverton.
On Tuesday 17 th June, 2014 fifty five Years 9 and 10 students represented Laverton P - 12 College in
Interschool Sports. It was our biggest turn out yet!
They competed in Netball, Badminton, Soccer and
AFL. We had really good results across the board with two of our teams coming second out of all the teams that played. Thank you to Mr Wilson, Mr Van Dalfsen and Ms Purcell for supervising the teams. Overall it was a fantastic day. Remember the last interschool sport day for Year 9 and 10’s will be later in Term 3, so keep an eye out for sign-up sheets next term.
Katerina Whitefield
On Tuesday 17 th June, 2014 Laverton Intermediate boys (Years 9 and 10) played and won one match and lost one. The first match they played really well getting worn out kicking so many goals.
Result:
Laverton 13 10 78
Bayside Williamstown 0 3 3
In the second match Laverton led at half-time.
However, in the second half, kicking with a strengthening wind, Williamstown started to dominate.
Final score:
Laverton 6
Williamstown 7
2 38
10 52

Featuring: Instrumental Music students and
Year 10 Music elective students.
When:
Where:
All Welcome!
THIS WEDNESDAY 25 June
Afternoon tea from 3.10 pm
Concert from 3.40 pm.
Performing Arts Centre (PAC).
On Friday 20 th June, 2014, the College Captains and 18
Year 9 students took part in a Health and Wellbeing
Event at the Laverton Community Hub. Speakers and guests included footballer Archie Thompson and
Federal Member for Lalor, Ms Joanne Ryan. The day focussed on Mental Health and wellbeing and touched on topics such as bullying and cyber bullying. All students came away from the day fully armed with information that they will share with student at the school.
Accompanying the students were Mr Chandler, Mrs
Granger and the nurse Ms Hynson, who were full of praise for the wonderful behaviour displayed by all and the successful leadership shown by the College
Captains.
A big thankyou to all the teachers and students involved for a successful day.
Ms Montalti – Leading Teacher.
On Thursday 12 th June, two Year 7 students competed in the 2014 Western Metropolitan Region Cross
Country Finals. The event was held at Brimbank Park,
East Keilor.
These students were rewarded through to the next stage after qualifying
Top 10 in the Hobsons Bay
District Cross Country. Edi
Bahtiri competed in the
Boys 12 years old 3km
(3000m) race and Marie
Kassim competed in the
Girls 15 years old 3km
(3000m) race.
Up against approximately fifty other competitors that were also considered the best in the Western Region, both students ran incredibly well. Laverton College are extremely proud of your efforts. Well done!
Miss Mickayla Ward
Breakfast Club is held between 8.15 am -
8.45 am. Children will be able to get extra toast or raisin bread before school each morning.
A long jump pit has been placed in our playground.
The oval will be resurfaced once the buildings are completed.
Seven small gardens will be put in the playground to integrate with the class programs. The focus of change and healthy foods will be promoted in this time. Some gardens may be sensory to stimulate the senses and descriptions of the attributes of plants. If your children have allergies to plants please let us know.
It is important, that students wear the correct shoes for participating in sport (i.e. runners) so that they do not injure themselves. Runners can be brought along in their bag and changed into before the sport class.
At the end of sport the students can put their school shoes back on.
A plain navy blue beanie may be worn this term.
Windcheaters must not have a hood on them. Plain black runners are recommended for everyday wear but if wearing black leather school shoes please bring a pair of runners to change into for sport.
On Tuesday 10th June, Paul from Wriggly Reptile
Encounters visited the P-2 students. He had an interactive session showing the students reptiles and amphibians.
He brought in a Jungle Python Olive Python, 2
Shingleback lizards, 3 Geckos, 3 Green Tree Frogs, 1
Boyd’s Dragon and 2 Centralian Blue-tongue lizards.

The students were given the opportunity to touch the animals and ask questions. Paul gave a very interesting talk and discussed areas of safety and general information about the reptiles and amphibians.
If you have changed your phone number or address please notify the office of the changes. We need to have correct phone numbers in case of emergencies.
Zayneb El Danaoui – 3 / 4 LP – for filling my bucket
Hsar Lwe Htoo – 3/ 4 LP – for filling my bucket
Solomon Thachaw -3/4 LP- for filling my bucket
Sitara White – ¾ LP – for filling my bucket
Simeon Tadesse –3/ 4 LP – for filling my bucket
Blu O’Mer – Prep HJ – for always being considerate to others in the classroom
Jake Lloyd – 3RB – for always encouraging his class mates
Every Tuesday morning the
Attendance Trophy will be awarded to the class with the best attendance for the previous week.
Winner of Week 7 – Grade 2 GM/RH
Winner of Week 8– Grade Prep /1AR
Winner of Week 9 – 2GM/RH
If your child cannot participate in sport or has a medical reason (i.e broken arm etc.) we need a note advising the reason and the length of time the student will not be able to participate (sport/running around etc.).
The student will then be issued with a “Sport Alert” or
“Medical Alert” badge which they will wear while at school. They must collect it before school and at the end of the day return it to the Prep-4 office.
If your child suffers from asthma they must have an updated Asthma plan and their medication/puffer/spacer handed into the Prep-4 office for use at school.
Alexis Fenton – 1/2KG – for showing kindness and helping others.
Buze Buzeski – Prep HJ - for being an excellent listener in the reptile incursion.
Paige Wylie – 3RB– for displaying enthusiasm in maths and always giving it a Red Hot Go.
Jamie Mackay – 4LP – for his improved attitude to his learning
Jan Scott
Principal Prep – 4 Community
The Mayor of Hobsons Bay Cr Sandra Wilson has great pleasure in inviting you to attend the Flag Raising
Ceremony which will include guest speakers and a
Smoking Ceremony to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
The theme this year was selected to honour all
Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander men and women who have fought in defence of our country.
Light refreshments will be provided by Black Olive catering.
When: Monday 7 th July at 12.00 pm
Where: Hobsons Bay Civic Centre
115 Civic Parade, Altona
(Flagpoles outside Council Offices)
RSVP Friday 27 th June, 2014 arts@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Wednesday was the final day that The Karen group and myself will use the school’s kitchen.
I just wanted to say a very big thank you for allowing us to use the space – it was the perfect place for such a group. The women felt so special and it was great that they could share their positive experience in the school with their children.
Joy was fabulous and made us feel very welcome. The days we spent in the kitchen were some of the best of the entire 3 month program!
Liz - Community Health and Wellbeing Officer
Learning Hobsons Bay City Council.
Budding young football stars are encouraged to learn from some of the best at this FREE Auskick superclinic in Laverton with Western Bulldogs players. If you are
5 – 12 years old and interested in playing AFL or if you are already registered as an Auskick participant, head along for a fun filled clinic.
When: Wednesday 16 th July, 2014 4.30 - 5.30 pm
Where: AB Shaw Reserve, Altona Meadows
No registration is required, just turn up on the day.
Children have extremely inquisitive minds. Therefore as carers, we need to be extremely flexible to cater to the children’s needs. The Outside school hours care team at St Martin de Porres aim to ensure that all the children have fun at our program. Therefore we try to design the program based on children’s interests and suggestions.
Last week’s theme was originally planned to focus on the Australian outback based on a child’s suggestion.
As the week progressed however, the children showed more interest in animals other than Australian animals, so the theme was changed to encompass all animals. A big tree was created on which to put all the animals and any other art work.
This week, being the last week of school for the term, we will be celebrating the end of the term with fun activities and the children will be able to choose from a variety of activities and. On the last day of school we will also have a small party with party food, popcorn and party games.
Children from Laverton P – 12 College are welcome to book into the program. Pick up and drop off service to
Laverton College every day, safely walking between the schools supervised by a staff member.
For any enquiries or bookings please email me at smdp.oshc@gmail.com or call Alex on 0417 727 908.
You can also download the enrolment forms on the St
Martin De Porres website http://www.smdplaverton.catholic.edu.au
. Make sure you enrol your kids so they can enjoy the fun at
St Martin de Porres Outside School Hours Care.
Alex Dang
Program Coordinator

As from the start of the 2015, all schools across the state must commence the process of developing the study of a language in addition to English. This is often referred to a LOTE program. As our College does not currently have a study language other than English but one must be introduced in 2015, commencing with Prep classes. In each year following, the language studied will be added to the next year level. In 2016 for instance, Prep and Year 1 will study another language. It is expected that all year levels, Prep to Year 10, will be studying another language by
2025. This is the expectation of the Education Department. Our school therefore, needs to decide which language to study. There are many choices and many things to take into consideration. We are keen to hear the views of families across our College. The College Executive is aiming to decide on the most appropriate language to study and make a recommendation to School Council in Term 3.
Families are asked to complete the Reply Slip below and return it to school by Friday 27 th June if they wish to express a view on which new language we introduce.
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Other languages my child / children are exposed to, e.g. spoken at home, spoken by relatives.
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Comments you would like us to consider when deciding on a new language to study:
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