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School Vandalism

20 Apr 2009 00:54:31 GMT +1100

You may have read or heard the media reports of vandalism to the College at the end of last week. We had a number of portables graffitied, damage to many lockers and locks and student work damaged. Any major damage is relatively rare for our College – the targeting of student lockers on mass is almost unheard of. I did not witness the damage due to attendance at a meeting in Melbourne, however I appreciate Noel Flavell and staff’s efforts in managing the situation as well as the prompt efforts of our handyman Paul Prentice (and his team) to quickly remove most of the damage

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Staffing

20 Apr 2009 01:04:23 GMT +1100

Ms Di Coonan has successfully gained a position at Tallangatta Secondary College. This position will start from the beginning of next term. After a long career at Wodonga Senior Secondary College and prior to this Wodonga High School, Di will be missed by her colleagues and the students. Whilst it is always difficult to replace someone like Di, I am pleased to say that we have been fortunate to appoint Ms Liz Thompson who is a very experienced teacher who worked positively with us last year on a short term basis in the second half of the year.
We have two changes occurring in English, such that we are about to commence interviews for two new English teachers. Nadia Edwards will commence family leave from early next term. A terrific young staff member, we wish Nadia well with her coming new arrival. Josie Miller (currently on long service leave) will likely not return next term for personal family reasons. Jose was a positive appointment to the college, the Coordinator of English and inspiration to the English learning area

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Eastern-Zone Swimming

20 Apr 2009 03:43:20 GMT +1100

The Zone swimming was held at Albury on Wednesday 18th March. The College was represented by a strong group of swimmers. Congratulations to the 17 & Under Age-Group Champion Joel Lake. Joel won 5 individual events and broke records in 4 of these events. He won the 100m Breaststroke (1:12.73min - NR), 50m Breaststroke (33.39sec - NR), 100m Backstroke (1:07.58min - NR), 50m Backstroke (29.92sec) and the 200m Individual Medley (2:30.25min - NR). Joel will now participate in the VSSSA State Finals in Melbourne on Thursday 2nd April. Josh Clements won a silver medal in the 16 & Under 50m Breaststroke. Thank you to Mary Toney for her outstanding help with medal presentations throughout the carnival. Team: J. Casley, J. Clements, K. Crowther, P. Haarman, J. Lake, Z. Lloyd, A. McKenna, C. Quinn, B. Rickard, S. Scheuner, J. Scott, E.

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GENERATION Y

20 Apr 2009 04:03:45 GMT +1100

Presented by the Local Community Partnership at NELLEN, Michael McQueen is founder and Director of The Nexgen Group Pty Ltd and is a Sydney-based speaker, social researcher and bestselling author. As a leading authority on how to connect generations and engage with Generation Y, Michael is a sought-after presenter across Australia and South East Asia.

You can see Michael at LaTrobe University for two separate sessions:
Tuesday, 31st March 2009 - ‘Future Trends & Skills Shortage’
Wednesday 1st April 2009 - ‘Understanding Gen Y’
Both sessions are 12.00noon to 1.00pm

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FILM SHOOT

20 Apr 2009 04:09:02 GMT +1100

Murray Arts are currently seeking extras to take part in a film shoot for the dance piece ‘6’. We’ll be filming a crowd scene at ‘The Gardens Medical Centre’ in Albury with the dancers taking part in the project and we’re looking for some people to be involved.

As extras in the film shoot – you won’t be required to
dance. We are looking for a wide range of people –
old, young, short, tall - all shapes and sizes.
Film Shoot details:
DATE: Sunday 29th March 2009
CALL TIME: 2:00pm
WHERE: The Gardens Medical Centre – Cnr
Smollet St & Wodonga Place, Albury
WHAT TO WEAR: Wear your own clothes in dark/neutral
colours – grey, black, dark blue. No
bright colours please .

Please indicate your interest in the film shoot by contacting Murray Arts on 02 6021 5034 or email radp@murrayarts.org.au

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ENGLISH SKILLS SESSIONS

20 Apr 2009 04:17:58 GMT +1100

Do you need help with your writing? Are you trying to improve your written expression?
Effective language use is an essential part of every subject, not just English and Literature.
The English staff will be running weekly workshops each with a particular skill focus.
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 3.30pm – 4.00pm
Venue: Room 403
A schedule of the weekly focus can be found on LMS on the English home page or in the VCE Centre.
Sessions begin Term 1 Week 2.
Week 1 will be a Year 12 English study session in preparation for SAC 2. For more information see your English or Literature teacher.

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PEPPER IS BACK…

20 Apr 2009 04:59:29 GMT +1100

In term 2 and 3 hospitality students will be running a Restaurant (Pepper) from 6.00pm in the Seminar Room. Pepper will offer a three course dinner with four choices in each course. BYO alcohol available to person over the age of 18. Non alcoholic drinks, tea and espresso coffee will be available for a minimal price. PEPPER will operate on: Thursday 28th May, Wednesday 17th June, Wednesday 29th July, Wednesday 12th August Thursday 27th August Wodonga TAFE

The hospitality students invite bookings from staff, parents students and friends. For catering purposes bookings are required by the Friday of the previous week. Numbers are limited so to secure a reservation a request of $20.00pp deposit is required at the school office on application of booking.

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Careers Report

20 Apr 2009 05:07:44 GMT +1100

Job Vacancies

Painting Apprentice – Albury – ATEL
Apprentice Technician – Albury – 02 6041 6286
(Commercial Vehicle Dealership)
Floor and Wall Tilling Apprentice – Albury – ATEL
Plasterer Apprentice – Wodonga – 02 6041 6838

School Activities Monash University
This university offers a range of programs to Year 10 -12 students throughout the year. A series of seminars related to their courses such as:

Education, Sport and Outdoor Recreation - Tuesday 5th May

Peninsula Campus.

Medicine, Biomedical Science, Nutrition and Dietetics - Wednesday 17th June Clayton.

Subscribe to e-news were you can receive regular updates via email about courses, careers, admissions, scholarships and events at Monash. Visit www.monash.edu/study/enews to register.

School Access to LaTrobe (SALT) - An Early Notice
This allows students from our Year 12 to gain entry into a range of degree programs at LaTrobe University based on the recommendation from the school, rather than on their ENTER score. In July I will be giving further information to Year 12 students about this program.

Visual and Performing Arts Forum - Wednesday 6th May
The Albury/Wodonga Career Teachers Association have organised a day of workshops related the performing arts field that include photography, theatre, dance, radio broadcasting, TV production, journalism, music recorder and others. Places are limited, so students in Year 11 or 12 must complete the ‘Expression of Interest’ form obtained from their Visual and Performing Arts teachers or Sue Bell. These forms must be returned by this Friday 20th March. The cost for the day will be $10.00.

Year 12 – Ordering your VTAC Guides
All Year 12 students considering a Victorian University or TAFE course for 2009 will require a VTAC Guide for their use. The guide cost $12.95. In order for me to complete the purchase of these guides students need to pay $ 12.95 to the General Office.
The closing date for payment must be completed by Friday 1st May

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Parent teacher Interviews

20 Apr 2009 05:14:20 GMT +1100

A very successful evening was held on Wednesday 18th March to provide information to parents on student progress via the new Grade Point Average system of reporting. The feedback from students on the actual grading system has been extremely positive, many of them already setting themselves goals and identifying how to improve their GPA for the next cycle which will be in week 3 Term 2. Although there will be no interview to follow this cycle the report will give clear indication of student progress towards their final assessment in their subjects and their engagement with their studies.

The feedback from parents on the new system and interview process as responded to in the survey on the evening was overwhelmingly positive and it seems we have initiated a successful process. Given the new nature of both the reports and the interview system we anticipated there might be some bedding in problems as both parents and staff became familiar with it. Whilst there were some cases of parents waiting beyond their interview time, they displayed considerable patience for which we are grateful.

The student reports were mailed to all families on Thursday 12th March and it is of concern that some families had not received them by the Interview night. We are pursuing the matter with Australia Post to ensure this does not occur again.

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Research and Development

20 Apr 2009 05:16:24 GMT +1100

Stephen Fox (Leading Teacher) and Pam Oakes (Assistant Principal) are currently completing their report on a research project for which they were funded under the Research Grants to Schools Program. Their area of research was based around the processes for introducing the International Students Program into the College and the Community. Their final survey results are another positive reflection on the positive responses of students and staff to the internationalisation of the college and its programs.

The support for the International program by all parties was overwhelming. The International Students themselves were also very happy with how they have been received and provided for by the students and staff, their host families and the community.

Matt Moylan and Derek Bowey (Leading Teachers) have also been successful in a submission for a grant to conduct action research in the application of computer gaming technology and learning strategy for educational purposes. They were one of only two successful applications in the Hume region.

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Top Arts and Top Designs

20 Apr 2009 05:23:34 GMT +1100

Our congratulations are extended to both the students and the teachers of Art, Studio Art and Visual Communication and Design for their recognition and selection in the State Exhibitions of their work.

Whilst further details are included in a later article in relation to the students, I would like to give recognition to teachers Jean Olley, Eric Saros, Jill Davidson and Jenny King for their excellent ongoing work in the Visual Arts area and the consistently high achievements of their students each year. Students of all four teachers have been selected for exhibition which is a credit to them all.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS

20 Apr 2009 05:30:34 GMT +1100

When you think of people affected by the bushfires, you think the best thing you can do is donate some money, but you rarely think about the animals. Miss Bar-Tor’s Excellence in Maths and Science have decided to think of the animals. As a result, we decided to do an Animal Care Drive. Our group collected around 250 kilos of dry dog food, 100 tins of dog food, 50 tins of cat food, bird seed, pet treats, collars and leads, food and water bowls and even a horse halter.
We would like to give special thanks to:

Border Express Couriers
Family Vet Centre
Hume Vet Clinic
Melrose Vet Clinic
Dr Jana’s Vet Clinic
Pet Stock, Wodonga

We would also like to thank all the people who donated and transported food, and Mr Whitehead for use of the shed and his Tetris-like packing skills.

Tamara McQuilton and Peri Halsall.

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Anzac Ceremony

05 May 2009 22:56:02 GMT +1100

The Anzac service was conducted in Woodland Grove, Wodonga and great respect was shown by our student representatives to this significant commemoration. School Captains, Holly Burr, Hannah Salisbury-Carter, Nick Steain and Jeffery Sun laid a wreath at the Memorial.

The service was a credit to organisers, presenters and audience and I am proud of the manner in which the College has recognised this national day of remembrance.
Thank you to our other students who represented the College by participating in various Albury and Wodonga city bands for Anzac Ceremonies.

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Lawn Bowls Champions

05 May 2009 22:57:21 GMT +1100

Josh Rudd, Jason King and Adam Hickey won the State Finals in Lawn Bowls. The boys travelled to the Melbourne Bowling Club in Windsor. The first of 3 pool matches was played against Footscray. In a close encounter, Wodonga won 9-6 after their 10 ends. The second game was against Mt Eliza and they were represented by an Australian Junior Team member as their skip. However, our boys proved too strong over the 10 ends and won 7-5. The final round robin match was essentially a prac-tice round with the team unable to be displaced from first place in their pool. The match was played against Weeroona and the final score was 8-all.

The cross-over semi-finals pitted the team against Melbourne High School who had finished 2nd in their pool. In a solid performance by all members of the team the Wodonga boys advanced to the final after an accomplished 9-4 win.

The final was a re-match against Mt Eliza after they had a come from behind win against Bellarine. The final was played over 10 ends. The scores were locked at 1-all after two ends. Wodonga played well to set up a 8-1 lead at the completion of the sixth end. The Wodonga boys maintained their concentration despite having travelled to Melbourne in the early hours. In a gripping final 4 ends, Jason King as skip took to the mat with his final bowl of the competition and managed to ‘kiss’ the jack and hold shot.

Mt Eliza’s only option was to try and kill the end but to no avail. Wodonga Senior Secondary College proudly accepted the winning pennant with a 10-5 win in the final.

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Job Vacancies

05 May 2009 23:10:41 GMT +1100

Job Vacancies:
Trainee kitchen hand – Albury – The Personnel Group, Hospitality Apprentice – Albury – Granata’s, Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeships – Albury – ATEL, Business Administration Trainee – Albury – AIGTS, Alpine Technician ( Tuner) – Wodonga – Workways, Retail Assistant – Wodonga – Workways, Traineeship – Wodonga - ATEL

UMAT – Registration:
The Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) is a compulsory step in the selection process for students wishing to apply for an undergraduate degree in a range of Australian universities that offer medicine, dentistry and physiotherapy.

Students need to register on-line by Friday 5th June and pay $160 by credit card. There is a concession rate of $60 for those who hold a ‘Health Care Card’
Prior to sitting for the test students must provide a certified letter of identification from here at school. The test date is Wednesday 29th July at a range of centres including Melbourne and Shepparton.

The application for registration is using the on-line secure site of http://umat.acer.edu.au and follow the instructions on the screen. You must provide an email address, and ACER advise students not to use Hotmail or Yahoo as your email provider.

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Free Money

05 May 2009 23:15:42 GMT +1100

We’re The WSSC Enviro group, aiming to make our school a more environmentally friendly place. We’ll be putting in weekly facts and tips to keep you up to date with our activities and inspire you to be more environmentally friendly at home. If you want to join us, come to room TN4 1pm Friday lunchtimes.

Hope to see you there!

FACT OF THE WEEK
The average Australian household uses
2108 gigalitres of water per year.
Tip: Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth to save water!

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Upcoming Competitions

06 May 2009 01:18:29 GMT +1100

Australian National Chemistry Competition – entry closes 1st May. Competition costs $4.30pp.

UNSW Science Competition–entry closes 8th May. Competition costs $6.60pp.

There is a Free Engineering Expo at the Melbourne Town Hall on the 29th April between 1.00pm -7.00pm. All students interested in finding out more information or studying Engineering are able to attend.

Miss Mason
Science Coordinator

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Hallam College Visit

08 May 2009 00:21:39 GMT +1100

70 Hallam College students and staff visited the College for a variety of clinics and sporting events held over Tuesday and Wednesday. The College camped in our Music Dance Centre and a great time was had by all. Students held football and soccer clinics for 400 Grade 3 and 4 students from Wodonga West PS, Wodonga South PS and Wodonga PS. Yesterday the students competed in Soccer and Football games and I wish to congratulate the spectators and players for the spirit of friendly rivalry in which the games were played. I also wish to acknowledge and congratulate Matt Moylan and Nathan Thomas for their excellent organisation, Steve Garro and Ira Robinson for their wonderful catering and in particular the local Soccer Association, the Bushrangers and AFL Victoria and lastly the Umpires for their contribution to making it such a successful venture.

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Parents Online Conference

08 May 2009 00:23:09 GMT +1100

Monday 18th – 24th May 2009 - Parents of primary and secondary students, in all locations, are warmly invited to take part in the third online conference to be held by Parents Victoria. The conference will be held non-stop on the internet from 6.00am Monday 18th May to midnight Sunday 24th May. No special software is needed, other than an internet-connected computer and a browser. The online discussions will be very easy to join in, and guidelines about how to participate will be provided. You don’t need to be a member of Parents Victoria to take part. Join in for all days, just some days, or even a few hours, depending on your lifestyle and other commitments. The conference will feature seven “live” daily online discussions, each of them hosted, for several hours each day, by a member of Parents Victoria or expert staff from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the VSCA. Each 24-hour period will focus on a topic that is currently of concern to parents. An online “resource bundle of information and opinions will also be provided as an optional extra to give you a kick-start on each days topic.
Register online at no cost – http://www.cybertext.net.au/pv09.htm . The Parents Victoria Online Conference 2009 website is open from 6am Monday 18th May at http://www.cybertext.net.au/pv1_09/

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Attendance Reminder

08 May 2009 00:24:04 GMT +1100

Please note that the assessing body for VCE, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), stipulates that a minimum attendance of 80% is required in order for students to be able to pass their individual Units. Where attendance is less than 80% students may fail the subject. Any authorised absences i.e. those with a medical certificate or parental note, are considered as approved for the purpose of this calculation. Please check the attendance for your student for each subject and if there are any concerns contact the class teacher or Year Level Coordinator to discuss. The school has an Attendance Officer who will assist with student attendance. It is a legal requirement that all students must bring a signed note for any absences. We still offer the service of email or phoning in your student absence, but this must be followed up with a note. Please ensure the student’s Christian name and surname along with the date of the absence is included on the note. This is very important to ensure the attendance records are correct. As part of this process we are keen to engage the community and local businesses. We will be circulating contact information
for reporting student absentees, to them so that the college can follow them up.

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Rotary Youth Exchange - 2010

08 May 2009 00:25:38 GMT +1100

Students interested in studying overseas for 12 months should consider an excellent program offered by our local Rotary Clubs. This organisation provides considerable support and guidance to the selected students over the exchange year. Countries available include Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Japan. Departure date is in January 2010. Students should be 15 or 16 years of age as of January 2010. Approximate cost for the 12 month exchange is $8,000 to $13,000 depending on the country of placement.
Applications close Friday 15th May 2009. Please see Sue Bell for an application and further information.

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Fact of the Week

08 May 2009 01:23:15 GMT +1100

Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil. Recycled paper also uses up to 90% less water and half the energy required to make paper from virgin timber.
Tip: Help save paper, oil, water and energy by: recycling and buying recycled paper, send and e-card instead of a paper card

By doing these simple things you can help conserve forests, lower carbon emissions and lower energy and water use.
For more information or to get involved, come to the Enviro meetings in room TN4 at 1.00pm every Friday, hope to see you there!

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Parent Teacher Night

25 May 2009 22:54:55 GMT +1100

During the parent teacher night interviews earlier this semester we conducted a survey based on the Education Department’s Parent Opinion Survey. The results have been collated and over the next few weeks we will publish a snapshot of how parents feel about the school. Last week we commenced on questions asked under the sections School Improvement, Parent Input, Reporting and General Satisfaction. This week we will comment on questions asked under the sections Approachability, Behaviour Management, Classroom Behaviour and extra-Curricular.

In the section on Approachability, parents were asked to comment on:

I feel comfortable about approaching this school with any concerns I might have: 95% agreed, 0% neither agreed nor disagreed, 56% disagreed.
There is always good two-way communication between the staff and parents at this school: 74% agreed, 9% neither agreed nor disagreed, 17% disagreed.
This school takes parents concerns seriously: 78% agreed, 10% neither agreed nor disagreed, 14% agreed.

In the section on Behaviour Management parents were asked to comment on:

The teachers at my child’s school manage student behaviour fairly and in a consistent way: 79% agreed, 13% neither agreed nor disagreed, 8% disagreed.
The teachers at my child’s school manage student behaviour sensibly: 77% agreed, 8% neither agreed nor disagreed, 15% disagreed.

In the section on Classroom Behaviour, parents were asked to comment on:

Some students are disruptive in class making it hard for my child to learn: 65% agreed, 19% neither agreed nor disagreed, 16% disagreed.

In the section on Extra-Curricular, parents were asked to comment on:

This school provides an appropriate range of extra-curricular activities: 82% agreed, 15% neither agreed nor disagreed, 3% disagreed.

Next week we will comment on questions asked under the sections Transitions, Student Safety, Connectedness to Peers and School Connectedness.

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Night Out, Nightmare

25 May 2009 23:01:31 GMT +1100

Andrew Pearce has been selected as one of the final 6 for the 'Don't Turn a Night Out into a Nightmare' film competition. The competition warns young people about the dangers of binge drinking and was open to everyone across Australia.
The winner receives $10,000 and their film on TV, and this is determined by online votes. It would be much appreciated if the school could assist in getting a few votes together. Andrew Pearce’s film is titled 'Smashed' and you can view & vote at www.drinkingnightmarefilms.com.au

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Job Vacancies

25 May 2009 23:04:33 GMT +1100

1st. Year Apprentice Chef – Albury – SS&A (email: rmkinna@ssaclub.com.au), Shop Assistant – Albury – The Personnel Group, Engineering – Mechanical Apprentice – Albury – ATEL, Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship – Albury – ATEL, Apprentice Vehicle Technical Position (2) (email: service@blacklocks.com.au), Hospitality Traineeship – Wodonga – ATEL

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Environmental Group

25 May 2009 23:08:28 GMT +1100

Last Friday the enviro group had guest speaker, Erin, come to talk to the group about Power Shift. Power Shift is a national youth climate summit held in Sydney on July 11th – 13th July . The conference will bring together 3,000 young people from all around Australia for 3 days of decisive action on climate change. Participants will learn about being an environmental leader through training on things such as public speaking, leadership development, campaign strategy etc. There will also be a range of public speakers and well known Australia bands and artists to energise and help celebrate the movement to solve climate change. To register for Power Shift or find out more you can visit the website: www.powershift.org.au. The enviro drawing competition is running till the 5th June. The drawing has to be on an environmental issue. All entries to be handed into the library, awesome prizes to be won!

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Sport Report

25 May 2009 23:10:44 GMT +1100

VSSSA State Tennis – Monday 18th May,

Congratulations to Emma Cardwell, Madison Davis, Margaret Pridmore and Alice Derwentsmith on reaching the State Tennis Finals at Bulleen. The girls completed a warm-up in Melbourne on Sunday with some retail therapy and a tour of Etihad Stadium watching the Essendon versus St Kilda match. The first match against Essendon-Keilor Secondary College was a friendly encounter and the second match was against another quality team in Mentone Girls Secondary College. The final match was played against Maryborough Secondary College. The girls proved to be much more competitive in this match winning 2 sets. Congratulations girls on your outstanding sporting behaviour and effort to reach the final eight teams in the State.

VSSSA State Year 11/12 Baseball,

The Boys baseball team travelled to Melbourne to contest the State Finals. Thank you to Mrs Chadwick and Mrs Finlay for supporting the team. Congratulations on a tireless effort from the team to depart in the early hours of the morning and play 3 games of baseball. The team defeated Williamson Secondary College 7-0 and Lyndale Secondary College 8-4. The final round robin match was against Bendigo Senior Secondary College. The pitch count for our team was high and a change on the pitching mound was required. The back-up pitchers performed well with their new roles. Our batters were able to get on base but unfortunately Bendigo was able to score heavily and won 23-5. Bendigo went on to defeat Camberwell in the State Final 8-7. Thank you to the last minute replacement players for their efforts. Team: C. Barter, F. Chadwick, J. Dudley, D. Finlay, L. Gatt, H. Hibberson, J. King, J. McCudden, S. McLean and J. Spencer.

VSSSA State Year 11/12 Girls Softball – Wednesday 20th May,

The Girls Softball team competed in the State finals at Jells Park on Wednesday. A match report will feature in next weeks’ newsletter.

Herald Sun Shield Football – Wednesday 20th May,

The boys’ football team travelled to Barooga to contest the Herald Sun Shield. A match report will be published in next weeks’ newsletter.

Coming Events:
NEDSSSA Girls Netball – Tuesday 26th May
NEDSSSA Year 10 Boys Football – Tuesday 26th May
NEDSSSA Year 10 Badminton – Tuesday 26th May
NEDSSSA Year 10 Soccer – Thursday 28th May

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Careers Report

25 May 2009 23:15:11 GMT +1100

Independent Youth Allowance – 2010

In the Federal Budget announcement last week changes were made to the eligibility for this allowance. Unfortunately it has been difficult to access the new changes, but thanks to Leo Whyte from La Trobe University – Wodonga who provided the following website:

‘The Government is tightening the definition of independence to ensure that only students who have demonstrated genuine self support can qualify for Youth Allowance through workforce participation independence rules prior to turning 22 years of age. From 1 January 2010, the workforce participation criteria will be limited to having worked full-time for at least 30 hours a week, for at least 18 months in the last 2 years. Students who have already met the workforce participation criteria, prior to 1 January 2010, will be unaffected. Other independence rules based on personal circumstances will not change.”

As further information regarding these changes, which I will publish in a future Parents Newsletter.

Nursing / Social Work Experience – LaTrobe University 10th June 2009

Owing to the difficulty in placing students in work experience in the nursing field once again the Wodonga campus of LaTrobe is offering a day of interactive workshops on the various fields of nursing in conjunction with Albury and Wodonga hospitals, Wodonga Institute of TAFE and the Army Medical Unit. There are limited places available to all senior students within the Albury/Wodonga region. The day is free of charge, which includes lunch.
Interested students should see me promptly to reserve their place no later than Friday 29th May.

Tax File Numbers

Students can still apply for this number by simply filling out a form which I will process and send off to the Taxation Office late this term. Please collect, complete and return the form to Sue Bell. Please make sure you fill out the form correctly, if you make a correction you must sign the form beside the correction. I will process these forms only at the end of this term. If you are thinking of applying for a casual job, plan ahead and gain a tax file number through this system.

Performing Arts Workshops Reports

The Albury Wodonga Careers Advisors Association initiated this day for senior students to participate in a range of performing arts activities that have been difficult to access through work experience/ placement. 150 regional students participated in the workshops on Wednesday 6th May which included: Careers in Dancing, Event Management, Radio Broadcasting and nine other activities. Seven students attended from our college and thanks to Jane Pridmore and Melissa Lawrence for providing their impressions below.

Jane Pridmore

The Performing Arts Forum consisted of two different workshops for the whole day. I had a Singing and Song writing workshop first. During the workshop we were to write a song about Chocolate. However we found this topic a bit difficult, so we got to choose another topic. We learnt about the main structure for a song, and talking about the rules of song writing. After lunch I had the textiles workshop. The lady who was doing the workshop told us about what she did and showed us a few of her creations. We got to use recycled clothing to create a new outfit, then we put our drawing skills to the test and sketched our final creation. It was a great day to learn new skills and about the different pathways in different industries. It's also a great day to meet new people and enjoy yourself.

Melissa Lawrence

I attended two workshops which were Hair & Makeup at James Fallon High School and Textiles at Wodonga Civic Centre. Both workshops were fantastic and I benefited greatly from gaining the opportunity to meet new people who have similar interests as I do. The skills I learnt through the day were valuable in gaining experience for my chosen career. Overall I would strongly recommend that if you have the interest in the performing arts field to attend next year’s event.

Experience LaTrobe – 2009

This University is offering an opportunity for students and their families to attend a day at one of their campuses during the coming school vacation.
Melbourne (Bundoora) - Tuesday 30th June
Albury- Wodonga – Friday 3rd July
Bendigo – Tuesday 7th July
Register now at www.latrobe.edu.au/expereince .
Book early to ensure your first choice workshops, as many fill up quickly.

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY!

29 May 2009 05:16:50 GMT +1100

June 5th 2009 is world environment day, and the enviro group has organised a drawing competition for all year levels. The drawing has to be on an enviro issue or tips to help save the environment.
Each entry will be judged on relation to topic, strength of message, creativity and effort. Awesome prizes to be won. All entries to be handed into library.

FACT OF THE WEEK!

A quarter of average household water use goes on the garden; more then 90% of that is poured on the lawn.

TIP

Help save water in the garden by:

Using grey water from the washing machine to water lawn and garden
Have a bucket in the shower
Only water garden in cooler parts of the day to reduce evaporation

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SolarCo Presentation

29 May 2009 05:28:57 GMT +1100

Solar Rebate ends 30 June, 2009. The Australian Greenhouse Office has confirmed that the $8,000.00 rebate to be applied against the purchase of Solar Power Grid-Feed Systems will cease at the end of this financial year. SolarCo will be presenting at the school to parents & interested parties on how to take advantage of this rebate and have offered special pricing to those who attend on the evening and wish to purchase a Solar Power System or Solar Hot Water System. When : 3rd of June at 6:30pm, Where : Wodonga Senior Secondary College, Music Dance Centre, next to the Performing Arts Centre.

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Examination Week

03 Jun 2009 01:54:38 GMT +1100

Monday 1st June - Friday 5th June

Wodonga Senior Secondary College is conducting end of Semester examinations in Week 7 of this term for all students enrolled in Year 10 and 11 subjects. These are compulsory. Students are expected to attend all timetabled examinations.
Guidelines and timetables have been posted home. Please contact the office if you have not received your copy or you may access the school’s website. Please discuss these examinations with your son/daughter and if there are any concerns contact your child’s Coordinator prior to the examination. Students MUST check their exam timetables carefully for dates, times and venues due to exams being held at various locations around the school.

No classes will run during exam week for Year 10 and 11 students. Year 12 classes will run as normal.

Year 12 General Achievement Test (GAT)

For all students studying a Year 12 subject there will be a GAT Exam on Thursday 11th June at the College and the Civic Centre, Wodonga. Due to a large number of Year 11 and 12 students sitting the GAT there will be NO SCHOOL for Year 10 and 11 students who are not sitting the exam.
Classes for all year levels will run as normal on the Tuesday and Wednesday of Week 8. The only exceptions are listed below.

Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th June:

Any Year 11 or 12 students who have a morning exam are expected to attend school in the afternoon.
Any Year 11 or 12 students who have an afternoon exam are not required to attend school on that day.

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Subject Change

03 Jun 2009 01:55:55 GMT +1100

Any Year 10 or 11 student who would like to make changes to their subject choices for Semester 2 should collect a "Subject Change - Request Form" from inside the VCE Centre Foyer.
Students will need to discuss any possible changes with a parent/guardian who must also sign this form as well as the student's Pathways Teacher. Changes will only be made to a student's program that will improve educational opportunities.
The form must be submitted to your Coordinator by Friday 5th June (Exam week). There will be NO exceptions to this deadline.

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Job Vacancies

03 Jun 2009 01:57:29 GMT +1100

Trainee Medical Receptionist - Albury - MP Personnel and Training - admin@mppersonnel.com.au, Business Trainee - Albury - www.aigts.com.au, Apprentice Roof Plumber - Albury - Telephone GED O411 407 300, Administration Assistant - Albury - The Personnel Group, Apprentice Engineering - Mechanical - Albury - ATEL, Retail Assistant (Hardware) - Wodonga - The Personnel Group, Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship - Wodonga - ATEL, Baking Apprenticeship - Wodonga - ATEL

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VSSSA State Softball

03 Jun 2009 01:59:58 GMT +1100

The college softball team travelled to Melbourne to contest the State finals at Knox. The first game against Pascoe Vale saw them surrender defeat after 3 innings courtesy of the mercy rule. Wodonga held a 16-0 lead. Claire Ayton hit a home run and her pitching efforts only conceded two safe hits. The second game was against our rivals Hallam who had recently defeated us in soccer on our home turf. Again fielding first the match was 0-0 at the top of the second innings. Toney and Berto scored runs in the second to take the lead 2-1. Fyfield took a brilliant catch at right field and Berto held a fly ball at short stop. The pressure was on Hallam and when we batted in the third innings Ayton, Toney, Brown, Price and Brewer all scored for the team. Holding a 7-5 lead the fielding again lifted with a 3 up 3 down when Hallam batted. Consolidating our slender lead in the final innings O’Leary as lead off batter got on base after an excellent hit through short stop to the outfield. Followed by the reliable Claire Ayton and Mary Toney the team extended the lead to 12-5. Two wins from two games put us into the best four in the State.

The final round robin game was against Mildura. This time we batted first with Caitlin Quinn running well and sliding her way around the diamond to score our first run. Mildura with two State players scored 3 runs to take the lead 3-1. Our second innings was awesome with lots of great hits and 7 runs scored after disciplined batting and holding Mildura to no runs. A lead of 8-3 gave us confidence that we could mix it with the best. The pressure was on Mildura and they responded with a change in the pitching line-up to keep us scoreless in the third dig and scored 4 runs at their turn at bat. Still we lead 8-7 with 30 minutes left to play. Kirsty Brewer got us off to a great start in the 4th innings and the team were again running well to score 6 runs. Unfortunately, the umpire disallowed a 7th run after confusion with the 9th batter. Mildura with time on the clock needed 8 runs to win. The Wodonga girls began this fielding well with two outs with a catch at 2nd base by Mary Toney and a superb centre field catch to Loretta O’Leary.

Mildura really had nothing to lose and with their best batters now in the batting box levelled the scores 14-all with one innings to play. Wodonga feeling a bit dispirited were held scoreless in the last innings. Mildura scored the winning run with only minutes left to play. Our girls need to feel very proud of their effort to reach the State Finals and being so competitive throughout the day. Thank you to Liz Ayton and Keith Quinn for their coaching efforts on the day.

Well done girls we know you are one of the best teams in the State.

Team: Alex Price, Kirsty Brewer, Caitlin Brown, Gemma Berto, Mary Toney, Claire Ayton, Loretta O’Leary, Gina Fyfield, Caitlin Quinn and Desarae Sampson.

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ENGLISH MATTERS

03 Jun 2009 02:05:32 GMT +1100

Getting students to read is a dilemma that nearly every teacher and parent has faced at some point.

Tips for parents:

Take your daughters and sons to the library
Buy them books as gifts
Support any book they choose to read and don't force "the classics"
Discuss your own reading and what you are learning and enjoying from the experience
Set aside time for reading at home (for everyone!)
Continue to read aloud to them long after they can read on their ownGet caught reading often!

Wednesday is English Study Night

An English teacher will be available every Wednesday from 3.30pm – 5.00pm in Room 403 to help students with English work. Bring homework, class work or SAC planning. Teachers can offer help with understanding texts and writing improvement. Generally sessions will focus on the current Year 12 English unit topic, but students from every year level English and Literature are welcome to attend.

ICAS English Competition

Competition entries must be in by June. Any student interested in entering should ask their English or Literature teacher for information..

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Year 12 General Achievement Test (GAT)

10 Jun 2009 01:48:00 GMT +1100

For all students studying a Year 12 subject there will be a GAT Exam on Thursday 11th June at the College and the Civic Centre, Wodonga. Due to a large number of Year 11 and 12 students sitting the GAT there will be NO SCHOOL for Year 10 and 11 students who are not sitting the exam.

Classes for all year levels will run as normal tomorrow. The only exceptions are listed below.

Wednesday 10th June:

Any Year 11 or 12 students who have a morning exam are expected to attend school in the afternoon.
Any Year 11 or 12 students who have an afternoon exam are not required to attend school on that day.
Any clothing that exposes midriffs, has torn or frayed edges, motifs of an offensive nature etc. is not considered to be appropriate. Sandals, thongs without ankle strapping and scuffs are not permitted at WSSC due to Occupational Health & Safety issues. Students breaking this code will not be admitted to the Examination Room and will be required to resit the Examination (appropriately attired) at a later date.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she only brings approved materials, ID cards and equipment for any given examination into the examination room.
Mobile phone and electronic communication devices such as organisers, dictionaries and computerised watches, which are capable of storing, receiving or transmitting information or electronic signals are not permitted in an examination room under any circumstances.

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Job Vacancies

10 Jun 2009 01:53:09 GMT +1100

Retail Traineeship ( Bicycles) – Albury – ATEL, Kitchen Hand – Wodonga – Workways, Trainee Finance Office – Wodonga – CVGT, Baker Apprentice – Wodonga – 02 60 565455, Motor Mechanic Apprentice –Wodonga – ATEL, Baking Apprentice—Wodonga—ATEL

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Careers Report

10 Jun 2009 01:57:27 GMT +1100

Monash University – The GAT and Tertiary Selection

All applicants in Year 12 applying for courses at Monash University in 2010 will be asked to authorise VTAC to forward their GAT results to Monash. The university will use these results in selection for 2010 courses to award a modest middle – band bonus (5 points) to applicants whose GAT percentile ranking is higher than the 2009 clearly – in ENTER threshold for the course in question. The use of the GAT will be trialled over the next two years at Monash University.
Current Year 12’s who have the GAT next Thursday 4th June should take this assessment quite seriously as their efforts can impact on their School Assessed Coursework results for each of their Unit 3/4 studies this year.

University of NSW- Scholarships

This university offers scholarships into the Faculty of Engineering, Science, Built Environment and Business. Scholarship holders can receive from $60,000 - $75,000 over the duration of their degree. Interested students should go to www.co-op.unsw.edu.au

Defence Technical Scholarships

As reported last week two of our Year 11 students received their first semester payment of $1,000 from the Australian Defence Force – Technical Scholarship Program. Applications are now open for students in Year 10 and 11 to apply for the 2010 allocation. All the information can be found on www.defencejobs.gov.au/DTS. The scholarships are valued at $2,000 – Year 11and $3,000 for Year 12.

Rotary Youth Exchange- Congratulations

Kirra-May Zanner was selected by the Rotary Club of North Albury as their exchange student for 2010. This is an exciting time for Kirra-May who has indicated her preference to spend 12 months in Canada, Germany or Denmark. Congratulations on being selected to this program.

Fall’s Creek Lift Tickets- 2009 Season

The company is offering student rates for any Wodonga Senior Secondary College Student during the 2009 season. The price is $60.00 per day throughout the year. To access this offer you need to ensure your name is listed with Sue Bell who will fax the list to the fall’s Creek Lift Company. I have extended this offer until Monday 15th June. Students can use these tickets on any private visit they may undertake.

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Presentation For Y11

10 Jun 2009 01:59:51 GMT +1100

On Tuesday 23rd June, during Drug Action Week, the parents of Anna Wood (from the book Anna’s Story) will be in our region talking to young people and the wider community about the effects of losing a child to ecstasy and the impact of drugs on families.
All Year 11 students will be attending a presentation by Anna’s parents on this date during Period 3 (11.06am to 11.53am) at Galvin Hall and we are inviting any interested parents, guardians and carers to attend.

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Y10 Sydney Camp

10 Jun 2009 02:01:25 GMT +1100

5 PLACES HAVE BECOME AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS GREAT CAMP

All is going well regarding camp organisation. Venues have been booked and deposits paid. We will be leaving at 5.45am sharp on Monday 22nd June from the front of the College (Woodland Street) and returning at approximately 10.30pm on Thursday 25th June.
Reminder that the full amount of $370.00 should have been paid to the General Office by Friday 29th May. All medical and consent forms should also have been returned. Room allocations and bus groups will be sorted out over the next few days. If you require a copy of the items needed on camp please collect a list from the office.

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FAREWELL

19 Jun 2009 01:32:03 GMT +1100

After a long and distinguished teaching career, Mr Noel Flavell has decided to retire.

At the end of term 2 Noel will finish his teaching career at WSSC (Wodonga Senior Secondary College). He will then take long service leave prior to his actual retirement (at Christmas). Noel trained as an Engineer, and then completed his Diploma of Education in 1977. He commenced teaching in Melbourne (8 years) before moving up to Wodonga for a position at Wodonga Technical School where he taught for 7 years then another 13 years at Mitchell Secondary College.

Noel taught in the areas of Mathematics, Science and Information Technology. He held a range of positions, but had particular skills as ‘Daily Organiser’ and ‘Time Tabler’. Noel was appointed as Assistant Principal at Mitchell College in 2000 and joined the Senior College leadership team with the formation of the Wodonga Senior College in 2006. Noel will finish his career at the Senior College as Acting Principal (until the end of term 2).

Noel was a critical asset to the new leadership team of Wodonga Senior Secondary College. He played a key role in bringing staff (and students) together from 3 schools to form the new College.

We will miss him and wish him and Denise well as they begin the next phase of their lives. Some of us have heard the trials and tribulations as Noel has bought the new ‘all terrain’ caravan (and then a new vehicle to tow it). We now look forward to hearing the many tales of adventure as Noel and Denise join the grey nomads and travel the country.

Good-luck and thank you on behalf of current and past parents, students and staff of WSSC.

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EXAMS

19 Jun 2009 01:32:50 GMT +1100

The last couple of weeks have been very busy for both staff and students as we entered our exam period. All Year 10 and 11 students completed Exams. In addition all students in Years 11 or 12 who complete a Unit 3/4, completed the GAT last Thursday with a number of Unit 3/4 subjects (but far from all) having their formal exams prior to this. Feedback on the exams is generally very positive with no major hiccups.

It is very busy time for staff with preparation of exams, marking and then report writing (reports will be posted home next Friday 26th June. I appreciate the efforts of Coordinators who completed exam time tables and ensured the exams ran smoothly and the staff who have worked hard completing end of semester tasks, whilst at the same time been ready to commence the new semesters work.

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TRADE TRAINING CENTRE

19 Jun 2009 01:33:35 GMT +1100

We have at last signed the contracts with DEEWR for our Trade Training Centre. This is a major achievement as it now formally sets in place the process for building milestone achievements importantly the funding process. This should see Federal Funds released to the state mid June and then to us by the end of June or early July. Our Architect continues to work with the school to finalise the layout, prior to moving to ‘Document’ the Project prior to going to tender. I acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of David Whitehead and the Technology staff in regards this project.

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VicSRC Forum

19 Jun 2009 01:35:13 GMT +1100

On Tuesday 16th June the WSSC (Wodonga Senior Secondary College) Student Leadership Team hosted this year’s VicSRC Youth Forum. The VicSRC is a Statewide organisation to support and connect leadership groups in secondary schools throughout the state. The annual regional forums bring together student reps from several local schools to brainstorm common challenges and ideas. This year our own Leadership Team organised and hosted the day, catering for 50 guests. We shared a variety of ideas ranging from bullying to school pride. We made many constructive proposals to help within our school. It was helpful to get some different ideas from not just around Wodonga but around the region as well. We enjoyed the day and encourage people getting involved with the student leadership team.

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Job Vacancies

19 Jun 2009 01:36:51 GMT +1100

Junior Takeaway Food Casual - Albury – Apply directly to Fallon Street Takeaway, Apprentice Chef - Albury – Sureway, Hospitality Staff - Albury – ATEL, Customer Service Casual/Part- Time – Wodonga – Workways, Baking Apprentice - Wodonga – ATEL, Floristry Apprentice - Wodonga- Manager Janoel Florist, Trainee Administration Assistant - Wodonga www.wodongatafe.edu.au

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Careers Report

19 Jun 2009 01:39:08 GMT +1100

Experience Monash:

If you are a student in Year 10, 11 or 12 and want to get a better understanding of what it is like to study at a metropolitan campus go to ‘Experience Monash’ at Clayton. This is a day of interesting workshops on Tuesday 7th July 2009. Further details can be found and bookings made online at www.monash.edu/study/events/experience

TIS Day - Tertiary Information Service:

On Wednesday 24th June all Year 12 students will attend this event at the Wodonga Civic Centre. This service provides personnel from Universities, TAFE’s and Private universities in Victoria, NSW and the ACT advising on their courses, scholarships and accommodation details. This event assists Year 12 students to identify and refine their options for 2008 as well as prepare them for the process of completing their tertiary selection which occurs in Term 3- 2010. An entry fee of $2.00 will be collected from students, who will make their own way to the Civic Centre and walk back unsupervised to school.

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FINAL WEEK OF TERM TWO

19 Jun 2009 01:43:37 GMT +1100

Year 10 students in the last week of Term (June 22nd to 26th) will be doing one of the following:

Work Experience: Students doing Work Experience will have already had an arrangement form to be signed by the student, a parent or guardian and the employer before returning it to school.

Sydney Camp: Students need to be at the main school entrance on Woodland Street by 5.30am Monday.

Continuing Year 10 classes: Classes will operate through the whole of the week for students not involved in the camp or Work Experience. Rolls will be taken and the normal attendance rules will apply.

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Soccer Trip to China

17 Jun 2009 02:03:58 GMT +1100

The Soccer Trip to China has been delayed in China due to having travelled on the flight over with persons suspected to have Swine Flu. The students and teachers are currently quarantined in a hotel in Beijing – and have been required by Chinese medical authorities to stay there until Saturday 27th June. They have to wear masks outside their rooms and around other people. Even with this setback they are all in high spirits. Teacher Nathan Thomas has devised a program of activities and the kids are in groups planning performances and can be fined for various silly things.

The students have also been given a notebook and free internet so they are using Facebook and communicating with parents via email - friendly emails are welcome. There have been some problems with Chinese sim cards which needs to be sorted, so the school phone is currently getting a workout. Local agents (China) and Chinese Airline have been contacted regarding the tour rearrangement and positive feedback has been received from all the parties. The local agents can postpone all the activities and Air China have agreed to change the tickets (domestic and international) though subject to available seats. The Group are currently due back on the same day.

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WSSC Computers For Students Program

15 Jul 2009 02:14:57 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College has started a computer for students program to enable students that do not have computer access at home, a free computer. We have a number of second hand computers that are setup ready to use with Windows XP and the latest versions of Microsoft Office. To take advantage of this offer, please email your contact details and your students name to freecomputer@wssc.vic.edu.au, or phone, 0458075660. (Please Note; during the school holiday period the phone number will not always be answered).

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The Photography Competition

15 Jul 2009 02:19:55 GMT +1100

The Pixel Prize Photography Competition

Australian Catholic University is committed to fostering and empowering young people to engage in the arts and use it as a powerful tool to communicate valuable messages to         society. For this reason, the University is introducing The Pixel Prize, a photography competition for high school         students.

The competition provides students with an opportunity to    develop their skills as photographers, have their work          displayed in a public gallery, attend an awards night with     industry professionals and of course win over $2000 in cash prizes.

The Pixel Prize Photography Competition
Open to all high school students
$1000 first prize (as well as runners up prizes)
Gallery Exhibition and Awards Night for shortlisted entries
For more information or to enter visit:
www.thepixelprize.com.au

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Eastern Zone Cross Country

15 Jul 2009 02:23:21 GMT +1100

A glorious morning in Albury/Wodonga on Thursday 16th June saw 3 of the Senior Colleges most superior athletes battle the harsh conditions of Broadford’s Eastern Zone Cross Country. The youngest member of the Toney Team raced first and the expectations were high. After 3kms of calf burning incline Mary Toney completed the race placing 11th. With a loud pop of the starters gun Emilya Toney’s race was underway next. Following in her sisters footprints, literally, Emilya snatched a well fought 11th place. Next up, was the race we’d all been waiting for, the 20 and under boys. As the 5km race began the boys sprinted off hard in order to secure a promising position. Dominating his lactic acid accumulation Chris Ryan successfully hung onto 3rd position as the boys faced some fierce hills. Cruising into the finish line Chris finished in a convincing 3rd place. Well done to all our competitors who all advance to VSSSA Cross Country on 24th July in Bundoora. Thanks very much to Liz Thompson for driving the students down and assisting on the day. Much appreciated.

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Eastern Zone Boys Football

15 Jul 2009 02:24:56 GMT +1100

On Wednesday 17th June the Senior Boys Footballers (James Banister, Luke Baude Braydon Cole, James Greenwood, Hayden Hibberson, Blake Holmes, Brett Lefoe, Chris Lieschke, Jeremy Madden, Josh McCudden, Trevor Mclean, Jarrod Palmer, Thomas Russell, James Sammon, Nathaniel Sariman, Jack Veenbaas, Jarrod Williams, Simon Williams, Jarrod Woodall and Nathan Woods) headed down to Wangaratta for the Eastern Zone Football. Due to unforeseen circumstances the boys only played the one game against Tallangatta Secondary College.

Tallangatta proved too strong in the first quarter getting up by a few goals, but the boys fought back and finished the game with a convincing 6 goal lead. The boys advance to the VSSSA Final in Melbourne on 21st July. Well Done Boys. Best On Ground went to Josh McCudden. Thanks to Coach Matt Moylan and thanks to Kris Crowther for running the boundary. Special thanks to our bus driver Ed, for goal umpiring.

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PERSONAL PROPERTY

15 Jul 2009 02:44:44 GMT +1100

Personal property is often brought to school by students and visitors. This can include mobile phones, ipods, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises. Please note the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to such property. Students should be discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school.

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WSSC Soccer Tour

20 Jul 2009 00:30:52 GMT +1100

I was very lucky indeed to accompany the Soccer Tour to China incorporating a visit to our Sister School, Weihai No 1 Middle School at the end of Term 2 for 12 days. Whilst there has been much media attention given to our time in quarantine it has perhaps overshadowed the greater benefits and experiences of the visit which was nothing other than successful. All 15 students involved in the tour represented our College, Community and Country in an impressive manner and I believe all the students? families should be very proud of their children.

The soccer matches arranged for us in Beijing and Shanghai were beyond expectation in terms of the calibre of the opposition and their standing in Chinese football. Both teams were from training institutions for their respective Chinese Super League teams and our students played their hearts out against them in very hot conditions. The Beijing team won 14-1 with our goal scored by Wes Clarke. Shanghai Shenhua youth team won 5-0 which was a tremendous defensive game on our part. In Weihai we played our sister school of 5,000 students and won 3-1. Apart from the soccer matches the tour included visits to the Great Wall of China, the Birdsnest Stadium, the Beijing Silk Market, the Shanghai Acrobat Circus and hosting with families in Weihai. At our sister school students participated in English classes and were taught martial arts as well as participating in a wonderful concert. Tour participants will be presenting reports to their year level assemblies over the next week including photographs of their trip. Principal Lee from Weihai has also sent us a CD of photographs and a video taken during our tour which includes footage of the teams patriotic renditions of Advance Australia Fair and Waltzing Matilda at the school concert.

On behalf of the students I would like to extend our thanks to Karen Zhou who accompanied us as interpreter and did a wonderful job liaising with official departments when we were in quarantine and to Nathan Thomas tour organiser and coach whose initiative kept the tour together in quarantine and guidance and advice assisted the students in gaining so much from the tour.

Next week we have the opportunity to reciprocate the wonderful hospitality shown to our group in Weihai and hope as many of our students as possible take up the opportunity to gain greater international and intercultural under-standings.

Pam Oakes
Assistant Principal

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Welcome Back

20 Jul 2009 00:32:42 GMT +1100

Following the end of Term 2 break, I trust that all staff and students have returned enthusiastically to commence Term 3. As all students would be aware, the semester changeover occurred 3 weeks prior to the end of Term 2, so students are well over the half year mark. For Year 12 students, they should be aiming to finish all of their new theory component by the end of Term 3. This allows the maximum time for revision prior to formal exams commencing for most students around Week 3 of Term 4.

We have two new Program staff who commenced this term. Bradley Clough has been appointed as the Defence Transition Mentor staff member who will support young students from Australian Defence Force Families with the development of strategies and opportunities to be successfully integrated in the school community. Jesse Gordes has commenced as the Koorie Educator. The program specifically targets Koorie students in Years 10 to 12 and promotes retention, Year 12 completion and successful transitions. The program will highlight their local area to increase their knowledge of access to services, employment and training opportunities including further education within their communities and beyond.

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Library News

20 Jul 2009 00:38:53 GMT +1100

Write and win

Write an email / IM Short Story and win 2 hours writing advice and feedback from “It?s Yr Life” authors Tempany Deckert and Tristan Bancks. Here?s the challenge;
Tell a story. In your story, two characters must email or Instant Message one another. There must be 8 emails / messages - four from each character. Each message should be no longer than 4 sentences.
You can either write the story alone or you and a friend can write a character each. For more information go to http://www.tristanbancks.com/itsyr_life_Competition.html

Email your stories to contact@tristanbancks.com or send your entry as a Myspace message to www.myspace.com/tristanbancks.

Please include your NAME, AGE AND PREFERRED EMAIL ADDRESS. You must be 18 years or under to enter! The competition commences on 11 June, 2009 at 15.00 EST and concludes on 30 August, 2009 at 17:00 EST. The winner will be chosen on September 10 2009 at 14:00 (EST). The winner will be notified by email. You are welcome to enter as many times as you like.

Overdue books

Please check under the bed, in your bags, behind the couch and in your locker for any WSSC Library books and return them to the Library before we send out individual overdue notices next week.

Children's Book of the Year

For lists of nominated and recommended books for all age levels go to the CBCA website http://cbca.org.au/

Book of the Year: Older Readers

CORNISH, D.M. Monster Blood Tattoo Book Two: Lamplighter Omnibus Books, Scholastic Australia
EATON, Anthony Into White Silence Woolshed Press, Random House Australia
FRENCH, Jackie A Rose for the Anzac Boys Harper Collins Publishers
MARCHETTA, Melina Finnikin of the Rock Viking, Penguin Group Australia
MOLONEY, James Kill the Possum Penguin Group Australia
TAN, Shaun Tales from Outer Suburbia Allen & Unwin

These books are available in the Library now. For reviews and more information go to the WSSC Library LMS homepage

Book Week 2009 August 22nd – 28th Theme: Book Safari

Keep checking the Library LMS page for news and competitions

VCE Resources

The VCE help website provides regular updates to free VCE resources that will help you and the people around you get through the maze that is the VCE. You can download a free copy of the 7 deadly mistakes live seminar podcast and PDF document. Includes tips on goal setting, study skills, subject resources, exam tips and more. Click on VCE Resources to download a study planner and goal sheets. http://www.vcehelp.com.au/

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Job Vacancies

20 Jul 2009 00:40:35 GMT +1100

Business/Reception Traineeship – Albury- AIGTS (A position that emphasises the suitability for an early school leaver), Roof Tiling Apprentice – Albury – ATEL, Bricklaying Apprentice – Albury – ATEL, Painting Apprentice – Albury – ATEL, Computer Technical Traineeship – Wodonga – ATEL, Asset Maintenance Traineeship – Wodonga – ATEL, Retail Traineeship – Wodonga – ATEL, Retail Traineeship Part Time - Wodonga – ATEL

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Careers Report

20 Jul 2009 00:47:30 GMT +1100

Tertiary Course Selection – 2009

Students in Year 12 who placed their order for their VTAC guide should be able to collect them from the General Office. In the next two weeks. Workshops will be run during „Re-Focus Day? this Friday 17th July 2009 explaining how to use the guide and a little on the application process. Parents of Year 12 students are welcome to attend one of these two sessions at either 9.00am or 11.10am in the P.A.C. Although I have booked a VTAC parent briefing on the 10th August 2009.

Important Dates:

Applications for preferences open on the VTAC site from 3rd August 2009
Applications close by the 30th September without late fee.
SEAS Applications close – 9th October 2009

Change of preference periods:

8th.- 16th October 2009
1st - 21st December 2009
Results issued – 14th December 2009
First round offers of places – 19th January 2009

These dates apply to the Victorian Tertiary Course selection. Students wishing to apply to other states will have a similar timeline. In the current VTAC Guide only CSU – Albury campus courses are listed, the other campuses of CSU are located in the UAC guide (NSW), together with course details of ACT?s universities. The NSW TAFE?s are by direct application. Students may borrow a UAC Guide from me. Students applying to any CSU course receive a 5 point bonus on their ENTER score, while a 3 point bonus is offered by La Trobe – Wodonga Campus.

Basic Car Maintenance

Blacklocks Wodonga is offering this program to young drivers both male and female. This is a great opportunity to gain some basic knowledge and skills to assist our students. We congratulate them on this community project. See more details on the attached flyer.

AgriVenture Programme

This program gives young people (18-30 years) the opportunity to travel, have fun and gain work and life experiences. The program can run from 4-12 months and AgriVenture organises virtually every aspect of the trip.
Contact: Sally McKay, 40 Rosengren Lane Stanley – 03 5728 6665.

Cultural Care – Au Pair

Students interested in this particular program can attend an information evening at the Quest Hotel, 550 Kiewa Street, Albury at 1.00pm on Sunday 2nd August 2009.

Youth Allowance Forum

I would encourage current and ex students to attend this forum on the 5th August 2009 to voice their concern re the proposed changes to the Independent Youth Allowance as announced in the last Federal Budget. The consequence of these changes could have a most significant effect on any of students seeking to complete tertiary studies, and particularly those students whose course is not available locally. Click here for Flyer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Scholarship

This scholarship is valued up to $15,000 per year to undertake a tertiary health course in 2010. Interested students can collect further information from Sue Bell or Jesse Egan.

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Sport Report

20 Jul 2009 00:49:30 GMT +1100

VSSSA State Boys Football – Tuesday 21st July

The Senior Boys Football team have qualified for the State semi-finals on Tuesday 21th July. The team will leave on Monday 20th July at 1.15pm and travel to Melbourne and stay overnight. Matches will be played at Casey Fields in Cranbourne. Good luck to the team in each of their 3 matches. The winning school will play in the State Final held at the MCG.

Eastern-Zone Soccer – Tuesday 21st July

The college will be represented by 4 teams at the Eastern-Zone finals next week. The Year 10 Girls and Year 11/12 Girls will play at Latrobe University in Wodonga and the Year 10 Boys and Year 11/12 Boys will play at the Savoy Club in Myrtleford. The bus to Myrtleford will depart at 8.30am and return by 5.00pm. Matches will commence at 10.30am at each venue.

Coming Events:

Eastern-Zone Boys Netball Thursday 23rd July - Wodonga
VSSSA Cross-Country Friday 24th July - Melbourne
Eastern-Zone Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis Monday 27th July - Wangaratta
Eastern-Zone Year 11/12 Boys Basketball Tuesday 28th- Shepparton
Eastern-Zone Year 11/12 Boys/ Girls Hockey Wednesday 29th July - Albury

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Work Experience

20 Jul 2009 00:53:48 GMT +1100

The last week of term two resulted in 166 student placements. This was a wonderful result with the Employers Evaluation Form indicating an extremely positive response, with comments such as"very reliable", "hard working" and "a pleasure to have". Congratulations to each student on representing the school in a vast array of work settings. We as a school are very proud of your efforts.

Work Experience Placements will be offered to students during the last week of term three, September 14th – 18th. This is aimed at students who attended "Sydney Camp" and for students who were not placed in June. Students who were placed in June can and are encouraged to apply to complete a second placement but preference will be given to first time placements.

Again we encourage parents to assist their children in gaining a placement. Mrs Joan Toner and Jim Morris will again be assisting students in finding a placement.

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China Sister School Visit

24 Jul 2009 00:09:42 GMT +1100

Our Chinese Sister School, Weihai Middle School Number One, visited WSSC from Friday evening, July 17th to Thursday 23rd July. The trip last year was so successful for the Weihai Middle School Number One, largely due to the reputation for hospitality created by our billet families and the students here at school, that this year the group size had doubled to 28 students and two staff. For the Chinese students this was a Study Tour opportunity of a lifetime. After two days in Melbourne and a week in Wodonga they are now on their way to Canberra, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Brisbane before flying home.

The difference from the China learning environment they entered into was immediately apparent as every detail of their stay in their new homes was absorbed. The natural environment was “beautiful”. The homes observed “big and wonderful”. The whole trip like “being in a movie”.

The itinerary, specially prepared for them, was designed to offer educational opportunities as well as fun activities to share with their new found school friends and to see the beautiful region in which we live. During the weekend they took part in the normal activities of their host families, including for some watching the Bulldogs and Raiders, visits to Beechworth, Mt. Buffalo and the area, meals in local restaurants and just watching TV with their hosts. The students have been studying English since age four, but there is always more to learn and for our Weihai friends this was a wonderful way to improve their language skills. We just hope they liked our Aussie accents!

In the week spent at school they attended a Year level assembly, joined in normal classes, went to Ettamogah Sanctuary and the Hume Resort for a special Aussie BBQ around a camp fire as well as touring the Wodonga TAFE and Latrobe University campuses. An evening buffet meal at the Commercial Club was so popular that they returned the following night!

An activity such as this is only possible through the kindness and hospitality of our School Community parents, students and staff. My thanks to all who directly assisted and to those who offered their support to the Weihai students during the week.

My particular thanks to Cass Walters, Andrew Box and Pam Oakes for all their efforts to successfully implement this addition to our school program.

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Education Maintenance Allowance

24 Jul 2009 00:12:07 GMT +1100

The second EMA instalment application closes on Friday 7th August. The eligibility criteria must be met as at Monday 13th July 2009 i.e. you must be:
(a) an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit or
(b) a Veteran Affairs Pensioner or
(c) a foster parent
and
(d) submit your application by the due date

Applications forms are available at the College Office.

Parent who applied in the first half year don't need to apply again this half year.

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Music News

24 Jul 2009 00:15:42 GMT +1100

The Music students are extremely busy preparing for the Albury/ Wodonga Eisteddfod and Music exams. The Choir Day is Thursday 4th August and the Band Day is Friday 5th August.

The Choirs, Concert Band and VCE Group Performance Bands will perform at the Albury Performing Arts Centre. Parents and friends are welcome to attend. A small entry fee is payable at the door.
Many students have performed at Lunch Time concerts and our Chinese visitors enjoyed a very interesting array of excellent performances last Monday. We wish all the Eisteddfod competitors every success and hope they gain valuable feedback from the adjudicator to increase performance skills and techniques.

A number of students attended the Border Music Camp last week and Sam Jones also attended the State Wide Music camp during the holidays. This experience is invaluable for young musicians and students are recommended to apply for a position, next year.

Matt Mann - Year 12 has been selected to perform at the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association World Championships in Scotland, from 1st-18thAugust.
Matt has spent most weekends this year travelling to Sydney to rehearse. He flies up to Sydney early Saturday mornings, rehearses from 10am -8pm on Saturday and 10am -4pm on Sundays and then flies home to a week at school. Matt has received some financial assistance from Belvoir Rotary and was awarded a Wodonga City Council Young Achievers Award to assist with travel costs. We wish Matt a wonderful adventure and hope the Pipe Band of Australia is successful in the Championships.

Music students will be performing and running the Sound system at the North East Arts Festival in early September and the VCE students are preparing for Parents and Friends Concerts and final VCE Performance exams.
We welcome ex-student, Susan Ellis as a student teacher. Susan has had extensive experience in performance after training as an opera singer. She has delighted the music classes with vocal performances and encouraged the voice students to persevere.
Thanks to all the Music tutors and accompanists and teachers for their guidance and efforts in assisting our students to reach a high caliber of performance.

Janet Turewicz
Music Coordinator

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Job Vacancies

24 Jul 2009 00:18:59 GMT +1100

Club Cashier Traineeship - Albury- See Sue Bell for details, Retail Traineeship (MYER) - Albury - ATEL, Chef Apprenticeship - Albury - ATEL, Roof Tiling Apprentice - Albury - ATEL, Bricklaying Apprentice - Albury - ATEL, Painting Apprentice - Albury - ATEL, Casual Waitpersons - Wodonga - Workways, Computer Technician Traineeship - Wodonga - ATEL

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Sports Report

24 Jul 2009 00:22:52 GMT +1100

VSSSA State Boys Football – Tuesday 21st July

The Senior Boys Football team travelled to Melbourne to contest the VSSSA State semi-finals. The incentive was there for the winning school to contest the State Final on the MCG.

The first game was against Wonthaggi Senior College (SC). Unfortunately our boys did not bring their A game and went down 10.11-71 to 2.2-14. Our goal scorers were Josh McCudden and Chris Lieschke. The second match was against Frankston High School with a similar score line going down 9.3- 57 to 3.1-19. Our goal scorers were Chris Lieschke with 2 and Kori Stevenson with 1.

The final match was against the reigning champions and the boys rose from their seemingly deep slumber and put in a huge effort to achieve a much more satisfactory result. Though still losing, the result was indicative of the effort they put in 9.6- 60 to 6.2- 38. There were 6 individual goal scorers. They were Nat Sariman, James Bannister, Josh McCudden, Hayden Hibberson, Jarrod Palmer and Kris Crowther. The best players on the day were Jay Berry, Tom and Bob Russell, Brett Lefoe, Nat Sariman and Chris Lieschke. Play of the day was Brett Lefoe’ booming torpedo kick in that eventually bounced all the way to the half forward flank. Thanks to Brad Clough for taking the time out to drive one of the bus’s and goal umpire.

Thank you to Matt Moylan for coaching the team.

Team members:
J. Bannister, C. Barter, L. Baude, J. Berry, B. Cole, K. Crowther, H. Hibberson, A. Hickey, J. Larkin, B. Lefoe, C. Lieschke, J. Madden, J. McCudden, J. Palmer, B. Russell, T. Russell, N. Sariman, K. Stevenson, J. Styles, J. Veenbaas and S. Williams.

Eastern-Zone Soccer – Tuesday 21st July
Having advanced past the NEDSSSA level purely by force of reputation (all other teams withdrew from competition), our senior girls arrived at LaTrobe University on a warm winter’s day for the Eastern Zone Competition. Due to old age, career change and injury, only six of last year’s State Champion, or rather STATE CHAMPION team, remained. Gemma Berto (Captain), Simone    Altass, Sam Burgess-Hillier, Jess Manzie, Emilya Toney and Rachael Williams had returned to see whether the school team could go back-to-back in 2009.
Match 1: WSSC vs. Alexandra Secondary College

Alexandra SC is the new home of Mr. John Rose, a former Maths teacher from Wodonga Senior Secondary College (WSSC). A dominant performance from WSSC meant that a win was never in doubt. One of the opposition was heard to remark in frustration, “I hate this game.” Goals to Dunphy (2; the first an easy finish after a brilliant Toney run down the left wing and crossed ball into the box), Lannen (2; the second a stunning strike following a perfect cross from Morris) and Berto resulted in a 5-0 lead at half time. The second half saw a further six goals scored: Day (2), Manzie (2), Harrison and   Williams the scorers. Final result: 11-0 to WSSC.
Match 2: WSSC vs Cobram Secondary College

Cobram is always a danger side, being the team we have had to beat to progress to the state final in past years. The Cobram team caused   trouble with their high, penetrating kicks from the backline, but Berto scored from a good centring kick by Dunphy. Almost immediately, a Cobram player kicked a high ball from just forward of the centre line and the ball floated above our keeper’s outstretched arms into the top left corner of the goal, just scraping past the cross bar. At half time, the score was thus 1-1. The second half was a hard, scrappy affair, with chances from both teams being repelled by determined defensive efforts. At the conclusion, two exhausted teams had not advanced the score in either direction. A yellow card to Davis for inappropriately metallic ears was the only blight on this excellent match. Final score: 1-1.
Match 3: WSSC vs Mt. Beauty Secondary College

Having drawn with Cobram, and Cobram having beaten Mt. Beauty  2-1, we needed to win this match and score enough goals to be ahead of Cobram on goal difference. Since Cobram was likely to trounce Alexandra, being 4-0 up when our match against Mt. Beauty was due to start, we figured that a 6-0 or similar score line would be desirable. The first half saw a determined Mt. Beauty mount several forays into their half, but Berto and then Day scored to make the half time score   2-0. Day’s goal was a spectacular effort and involved taking the ball from just forward of the centre line, past three defenders and into the net. After half time, another goal to Berto after a blistering run around several defenders before others could support the keeper put WSSC   3-0 up. The Cobram game being complete, and having done the maths, we needed another goal (we thought) to keep ahead of Cobram. The Cobram team were by now screaming from the sidelines and   applauding every save by the Mt. Beauty keeper. In the last quarter of the match, a number of chances went begging. One attempt which failed by the barest of margins is another moment for the highlights reel of WSSC soccer. A seemingly casual, yet supremely confident no-look backwards pass by Berto almost beat the keeper, who had to

perform a full-stretch diving save to nudge the ball onto the front of the post.

Countback!! Because WSSC and Cobram both finished the day on two wins and a draw, the countback system was invoked. The result of the head-to-head match was a 1-1 draw, so goal difference became the next discriminator. Both teams had a 14+ goal difference for the day! The convenor had to consult the rule book to determine what the next discriminator should be. It turns out to be “goals for”, the total number of goals scored by each team on the day. Unfortunately for WSSC, we lost 16 to 15, Cobram having scored just the one measly goal more than us for the day. WSSC conceded one less goal also, but it was that one goal that we didn’t score that did us in. So close, yet so far… Cobram now go through to compete in the State Final round in August and WSSC will have to live with the heartburn until we mount our comeback in 2010. Stay tuned! Thanks, and commiserations, to Gemma Berto (Captain), Simone Altass, Sam Burgess-Hillier, Madison Davis, Laura Day, Michaela Dunphy, Nicole Harrison, Claire Lannen, Jess Manzie, Cassandra Morris, Emilya Toney, Hayley Wilhelm and Rachael Williams.

Year 10 Boys

The WSSC team began the day against My Beauty. The score line of 9-0 did not truly reflect the quality of the opposition. However, our boys were on fire in the first game banging in the goals by making the most of their chances when they came. A special mention to striker Chris O’Leary, who scored his first ever goal in this game. Even more impressive was the lazy 6 for the match, a far cry from the wayward attempts in the previous rounds.
The final game was against McGuire College. A draw would be enough to go through tho the next round. The first half was dominated by the opposition and deservedly they went ahead 1-0 into the half-time break. After half time the WSSC boys came out firing. It wasn’t long before a free kick around goal was awarded and Jedd Gvozdenovic made no mistake to level the scores. McGuire College threw everything at the boys in the final minutes in search of a winner, but the WSSC defence stood tall and hung on for a draw.

Senior Boys

Yea was the first team on the agenda for the team and the more superior WSSC team made light work of the opening game. 8-0 capped off a great start to the day. The team only had the bare 11 to play with so getting results and conserving energy was necessary if the WSSC team were to win the day. Beechworth proved to be some stubborn opposition with no score at halftime. Some great running teamwork and link up play, the WSSC team overrun the opposition for a 4-0 win. The Year 10 Boys and the Year 11/12 Boys team will now contest the VSSSA State Finals on Tuesday 25 August at Darebin.

Again a draw was enough for the boys to go on to the next stage. However the WSSC team wanted to do it the right way jumping out to a 2-0 lead. Cobram hit back with a goal and pushed hard for an equaliser. The WSSC stood tall in defence and managed to secure the victory by slotting a third goal to put the team through to the next stage.

Congratulations to both teams for making the state finals for the second year straight. This is the third year in a row the Year 10 boys have made it to State also. Special thanks go to Peter Gvozdenovic for taking the senior boys and helping out on the day. We could not have done it without you. Also, thankyou to David Williams for his tireless effort in running the line all day. Well done boys for representing your College in the proud manner in which you do both in results and the way you conducted yourself.

Year 10 Girls Soccer
The girls played Tallangatta in the first match and won convincingly 7-0. Goals were scored by Michele Bent (3), Naomi Sammut (2), Lucy Veenbaas (1) and Jess Porter (1). The final was a match up against the undefeated Cobram. The team tried hard but the Cobram girls were a bit too strong on the day and went down 2-0. Well done to Jess Porter who attacked the ball tirelessly throughout the match. Thanks to Chelsea Price for coaching the team and to Kristy Hogg for her awesome half-time team address.

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Y10 SYDNEY CAMP

24 Jul 2009 00:26:38 GMT +1100

A great time was had by all. Congratulations to the 86 students who attended. Their behaviour was excellent. We felt it was possibly the best we have had. Staff at the YWCA, where we stayed, were most impressed with our students.

Students enjoyed all the attractions we visited, in particular Luna Park, the Aquatic Centre, Taronga Zoo, Ice Skating, Bondi, Manly and of course “shopping” were the favourites. Nathan Jones, Fletcher Nicholson and Brock Knights proved to be “surfies” at Bondi whilst Sarah Fraser, Mary Toney, Paul-Eric Kovacs, Marcus Huber and Laura Damm “starred” at the ice rink and stayed on until the very end. Many of the girls, in particular, enjoyed the shopping opportunities and no doubt parents have received their presents by now!

Thanks to Sue Bell, Jill Davidson, Chris Moscher, Laura Treptow, Rod Pritchard for all their help. The success of the camp is obviously due to the efforts of these staff members.

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School Council Dinner

31 Jul 2009 05:59:23 GMT +1100

Combined School Council Dinner

A successful Combined School Councils Dinner for Wodonga Schools was held at the College in the Fishbowl on Thursday 30th July. Over 90 School Councillors attended and the Hume Regional Director Stephen Brown spoke to the Councillors on his vision for education in the Region and in particular of his passion for State Education where every child is entitled to receive the best schooling. The meal was catered for by the Peppers Restaurant and congratulations go to the students, Steve Garro, Ira Robinson and Jo Collins on a wonderful meal.

Congratulations to Current and Past Students on their Achievements

Scott Jewell came 2nd in the Regional Rotary Poetry Competition. Scott wrote a beautiful piece about BMX riding. Scott wins $100 and will be presented and also give a reading of his piece at the „Write Around The Murray? writers festival in early August.
An amazing win, for student Jessica Z Goodvin in a Music Composing Competition. Jessica has been selected with 19 other students to attend composing Workshops. The competition was run by 3MBS Melbourne.
Andrew Pearce (Year 12 2008) has won the prestigious Susan Moorehead Emerging Artist Award from the Albury Regional Gallery. Andrew won $2,000 and the opportunity to have a solo Exhibition at the Gallery. This is an exceptional achievement for a 19 year old. Andrew is a photographer and film maker who has had amazing success over the past 12 months.

Jess McGuire was awarded Second Prize from the State Wide Year 12 Student Exhibition: Top Arts. The prize was for the People?s Choice Award. She went to Melbourne recently to be awarded the prestigious prize which included a $1000 cheque for the school. Jess presented the Cheque at the Year 12 assembly and told students about her collection of artworks titled “A Midnight Grotesque”, a mixed media piece which expresses a turbulent world. The Arts staff congratulate Jess on her award.
James Elliott and Natasha Borschmann have been awarded a 2008 Australian Vocational Student Prize. The prize recognises high-achieving students who completed their Year 12 studies in 2008 whilst undertaking vocational education and training in schools or an Australian School-based Apprenticeship.

The Staff and students of Wodonga Senior College acknowledge and congratulate the students on their wonderful successes.

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Careers Report

31 Jul 2009 06:01:46 GMT +1100

Ordered VTAC Guides:

These guides can be collected from the General Office at school. Students who did not complete an order can purchase a guide from the General Office (a limited number are available) or any newsagency, although the forms included must not be used by current Year 12 students as part of the application process. As yet I am waiting for the UAC guides (NSW) to be delivered. Year 12 students can borrow these guides from me.

Assistance with VTAC applications:

I will be offering workshops on Monday and Tuesday lunchtimes over the next weeks to assist Year 12 students to complete this process. Students will need to have researched and prioritised their possible 12 choices as well as come with their correct VCAA student number. Payment for this application to VTAC is either by credit card or an invoice will be posted directly to the student for the amount of $22 - $25

University of Tasmania:

This university requires an application to their courses to be made directly and on-line to www.utas.edu.au at no cost. The UTAS Scholarship application enables students to request several scholarship options
Students who secure an ENTER score of 90 or above will be guaranteed an entry into the following courses: Law, Environmental Design, Architecture, Marine Science, Engineering and Psychology.
I have booklets and brochures regarding UTAS, please see me.

YOUTH ALLOWANCE FORUM- CANCELLED:

Owing to the lack of support from local personnel this forum scheduled for Wednesday 5th August has been cancelled.

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Eastern Zone Basketball

31 Jul 2009 06:06:36 GMT +1100

On Tuesday 28th August the senior girls and boys basketball teams travelled down to Shepparton to compete in the Eastern Zone finals. The girls unfortunately only played in the one game against Broadford and played like stars scoring a whopping 54 points to Broadford?s 10 points. Kate Gordes was on fire scoring unstoppable 3 pointers and Jorja Duncan smashed in a massive 5 dunks, proving her nickname Jorja “Dunkin” Duncan true! The team: Mikaela Merrilees, Kate Gordes, Jorja Duncan, Emily Taylor, Alice Derwent-Smith, Emily Bannan, Georgia Morris, Lauren Ostle and Sophie Wilkinson (out on injury).

The boys first game was against Broadford and a few unfortunate air balls and fumbles the boys scraped through with a win with a final score of 19-10. Adam Hickeys? return to basketball after a year and a half proved well worth it in the second match against Wanganui. A tight match for both halves and a frantic final 2 minutes saw the boys snatch the victory with a 1 point lead. Final score 29-28. The third and final match against Myrtleford was a walk in the park for the tired boys. Smashing a few 3 pointers here and there and pulling some flukey moves the boys finished on top with a 36-15 win. The team: Lachy Lui, Josh McKay, Sean Stacey, Todd Klein, Adam Hickey, Trevor McLean, Matt Kowalczyk, Dylan Webb and Jason King (out on injury, assistant coach).

Well done to both teams who advance to the VSSSA Final in Melbourne on Monday 24 August.
Thanks to Miss Horan for coaching the teams, Larks for driving the bus, Soph for scoring, Todd, Mikaela and Kate for refereeing and Hoggy for bringing oranges.

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E Zone Squash and Badminton

31 Jul 2009 06:07:33 GMT +1100

On Monday 27th July the Senior Boys Badminton team, Year 10 Girls Badminton team and the Senior Boys Squash team headed down to Wangaratta to compete in the eastern zone finals.
The squash team, made up of Brenton Konig, Jeremy Currie, William O”Connell and James Konig were defeated by a very experienced Alexandra Secondary College (SC) in their first match. Determined to go home with a solid runners up they outclassed Mooroopna SC in their second game.

The year 10 girls badminton team consisted of Georgina Fyfield, Desarae Sampson, Caitlin Quinn and Karlee Robin. The girls had some tough competition, going down to Wangaratta and Shepparton HS. However we triumphed over Euroa SC. A fantastic effort by all of the girls finishing overall 3rd for the day. The senior boy's badminton team consisted of Ben Boyd, James Trotman, Josh Rudd and Matt Clemson. Some outstanding performances from each of the players saw them secure their first game against Euroa. They then went up against a very skilled Wan-ganui Park SC, after 6 tough sets they came away with a well eserved win. The final game was sure to be a challenge against the reigning premiers of Tallangatta SC.

The suspense was immense as the games were counted up and congratulations to our boys who came away with the win. Off to VSSSA State Finals on Friday 21st August. Thanks to coach Derek Bowey for all the hard work and commitment he has put into his Badminton sides this year.

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Job Vacancies

31 Jul 2009 06:16:12 GMT +1100

Apprentice Motor Mechanic- Albury- Workways, Administration Trainee Part Time- Albury – ATEL, Dental Assistant Traineeship – Albury – ATEL, Chef Assistant Trainee- Albury – ATEL, Bricklaying Apprentice – Albury – ATEL, Painting Apprentice – Albury – ATEL, Junior Survey Assistant – Wodonga – ATEL, Pest Control Trainee – Wodonga- shellyanddre@yahoo.com.au, Shed Building Apprentice- Wodonga – See Sue Bell, Hospitality Traineeship – Wodonga – ATEL, Retail Traineeship Part Time – Wodonga - ATEL

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Principal Class Report

06 Aug 2009 23:15:21 GMT +1100

2010 VCE/VCAL/VET Information Night – Wednesday 12th August

As part of the College focus on the career and academic pathways of students in Year 10-12 there will be a VCE/VCAL/VET Information Night held to assist Year 10 students and their parents. At this night we will explore options relating to future study, the structure of the Victorian Certificate of Education and the possibilities for students undertaking this path.

Interim Reports and Parent Interviews

It was wonderful to see so many parents and students at the Parent Teacher Interviews on Wednesday 5th August. Interim reports which were not collected have been mailed out. Should you need to speak to a teacher regarding your students report please contact the school on 6043 7500 to make an appointment.

Eisteddfod

Congratulations to the students from our Music Program on their recent performances at the Albury Wodonga Festival of Sight and Sound (Eisteddfod). The various groups and solos were well rehearsed and performed wonderfully.

Parents and friends are welcome to attend the Festival and support our students in the coming week as they continue to perform. Thank you to the staff for the time and support given to the students. The Festival will run until Friday 14th August. Further information regarding results will be in future newsletters.

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Cupcake Day!

06 Aug 2009 23:17:11 GMT +1100

It's back! The biggest bake off in the Southern Hemisphere! Cupcake Day for the RSPCA 2009!

Business Management Students (Unit 1/2) are organising a our Cup Cake Drive, posters and order forms will be located around the school.

For further information please go to the Website
http://www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au
or contact Haley Currie or Liz Thompson

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Job Vacancies

06 Aug 2009 23:18:54 GMT +1100

Apprentice Motor Mechanic – Albury – Email: Michaels@bakermotors.com.au, Chef Apprenticeship – Albury – ATEL, Casual Shop Assistant – Yackandandah – Sureway, Trainee Parts Interpreter – Wodonga – Workways, Process Worker – Wodonga – CVGT, Shed Building Apprentice – Wodonga – Office Manager PO Box 264 Wodonga 3690, Painting Apprentice – Wodonga – ATEL, Hospitality Traineeship – Wodonga – ATEL

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Careers Report

06 Aug 2009 23:21:25 GMT +1100

SP Ausnet recruitment of Apprentices& Trainees for 2010:

This power company has a range of positions available in Melbourne and North East Victoria for 2010. Apprentice roles are both the transmission and distribution networks, while the Traineeships are in many parts of the organisation: Electrical tester, Technical Trainee Distribution, Communication, Surveyor, Trainee Controller, Gas Trainee and Technical Services. Apprenticeship positions require a pass in Year 11 with one mathematics study or be involved in a trade based course. Trainee positions require a pass at Year 12, with passes in mathematics and physics highly desirable. Applications close Monday 17th August 2009.

La Trobe Guaranteed Entry Scheme (SALT):

This scheme can take pressure of students about getting into university. Students who gain particular ENTER score and meet the course prerequisites and any other special requirements will receive an offer. This scheme is applicable at all La Trobe campuses. SALT is a category of the VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), and comes under Category 7 – Under represented Schools I have brochures of this scheme.

2010 Defence Force Technical Scholarships:

This program provides support to those interested in pursuing a technical trade career in the ADF at the conclusion of their secondary schooling The Scholarship are worth $2,000 for Year 11 and $3,000 for Year 12, there is no obligation on scholarship recipients to join the ADF. The application period has been extended until the 25th September 2009. All information about 2010 DTS can be downloaded from DTS website: www.defencejobs.gov.au/DTS . Students must apply each year.

University of Tasmania (UTAS) & Scholarships:

This university accepts direct online applications for admission to course, scholarships and accommodation. Scholarships and admission applications opened on the 3rd August 2009. Go to www.utas.edu.au/apply. See Sue Bell for a UTAS booklet.

2010 Access Melbourne and Scholarships:

The University of Melbourne offers this opportunity to enhance your selection to a course even if your ENTER is below the clearly in rank of a course. To apply you need to go through VTAC website using SEAS program. All of our students comply with Category 7- Under represented school and Category 6- Rural or isolated, while some may also meet other categories. Please see Sue Bell for a brochure.

YOUTH ALLOWANCE FORUM- CANCELLED:

Owing to the lack of interest in this forum scheduled for Wednesday 5th August has been cancelled.

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Eastern Zone Boys Netball

06 Aug 2009 23:25:50 GMT +1100

On Thursday 23rd July the Year 10 boys’ netball and senior boys’ netball team headed down to Kelly Park to compete in the Eastern Zone finals. The year 10 boys were up against Wodonga Middle Years College first. After a tight first half the boys were determined not to be beaten and took off in the second half to triumph over the middle year’s team. The second game was against a very tall and experienced Yea Secondary College. The boys fought hard and managed to keep the goal difference to 2 goals at the beginning of the second half. But Yea outclassed the boys in the last quarter taking off and eventually winning by 8 goals. The last game against Corryong Secondary College was in good spirit, the boys experimenting with some new combinations and went away with another win. Solid defence all day by Berto and Ryan, outstanding accuracy by goal shooters Lempa and McLean, and strong centre court work from Peircey, Dale, Crowther and Knights. Bests – Knights, McLean & Peircey. The boys finished overall as runners up. Well done.

The team: L. Dale (c), R. Lempa, B. Knights, B. Peirce, B. Ryan, S. McLean, J.Berto & K. Crowther.
Thanks to coaches, assistants and water crew on the day Naomi Sammut, Jessica Porter, Cassie Parker, Emily Taylor and Dylan Hamilton.

The senior boy’s team was made up of brick wall defence by T. Klein and an outstanding new member to the defensive team M. Kowalczyk. A dream team forward line of S. McLean and D. Webb who popped a total of 70 goals for the day between them. An unexpected last minute recruit N. Sariman who did not disappoint in the centre court with teammates J. Greenwood, T. Russell (Self elected captain) and N. Steain. The boys played a total of 4 games, defeating Seymour 14-5, Rutherglen 16-2, Corryong 25-1 and Broadford 15-5.

Finishing undefeated for the day and clear winners, the senior team advances to VSSSA finals on Thursday 20th August in Melbourne. Well done boys. Bests – TK, McLean, Sariman.
Thanks to coaches Mikaela Merrilees and Emma Cardwell and to Jess Richardson and Mrs O’Shannessy for umpiring the teams on the day.

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Eastern Zone Hockey

06 Aug 2009 23:28:31 GMT +1100

On Wednesday 29th July the Senior boys and girls hockey teams headed to the Albury Hockey Centre to compete in the Eastern Zone finals. The girls team, consisting of S. Babbington, S. Beazley, G. Berto, L. Day, A. Derwentsmith, S. Flack, E. Georgiou, A. Hibberson, S. Kitsoukilias, T. Knoth, C. Lannen, R. Oates, L.O’Leary and E. Toney. Played Euroa in the first match. Fantastic goal keeping by Emilya Toney held the final score of to a 0-3 loss. A fantastic effort from the girls considering only a few had played hockey before that day.

The second match was against Shepparton. Fantastic play by Sarah Babbington and Steph Flack held the loss this time to an improving 0-2. The final match for the day saw the girls go up against a very tough Rutherglen High School. With Clare Lannen having her first run in the enormous goal keeping suit she had an outstanding stack in the goals. Great to see. The final score for the game was 0-9.

The boys team, made up of B. Boyd, S. Cavini, J. Dudley, L. Ellison, N. Harris, B. Newell, J. Palmer, D. Perri, K. Schubert, Z. Solari, J. Worley and last minute recruit N. Sariman outclassed Shepparton in their first match. Winning victoriously with a score of 3-0.Goals to Ben Boyd (1), Brad Newell (1) and Nat Sariman (1).

The second match was a fight for first place against last years champions Tallangatta Secondary College. The boys managed to hold the score at 2-0 at half time Tallangatta’s way. But the final half was hectic with some amazing saves by goalie J. Palmer the final score was 6-2. Goals went to Nat Sariman (1) and Brad Newell (1). Good luck to Brad Newell at the National Schools Hockey Championships in Rockhampton next week. Brad will represent Victoria. Well done to both teams, Thanks to Trish for coaching the girls and assisting on the day and Larks for driving the bus!

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Music Industry Workshop

06 Aug 2009 23:34:43 GMT +1100

Want to work in the music industy? Come along to the Workshop @ the Civic Centre on wednesday 19th of august

Click here for more information

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Principal Class Report

16 Aug 2009 23:09:16 GMT +1100

Expo Night –Wednesday 19th August

On Wednesday 19th August at 7.00pm the Wodonga Senior Secondary College Course Expo and Open Night will be held in Galvin Hall. All staff will be present and it is an opportunity for current and prospective parents and students to visit the school and talk to teachers about individual classes that will run in 2010. This is of particular interest to Year 9 and 10 students.

Jeans for Genes Day Fundraiser

On behalf of the Jeans for Genes Day Committee I would like to thank everyone for their support and generous donations towards the Jeans for Genes Day organisation on the casual wear day. With your support we managed to raise over $500 for the Children’s Medical Re-search Institute which will go towards helping them unlock the mysteries of various child-hood diseases.

Year 10 into Year 11 Parent Information Night

The information provided parents and students at the Year 10 Information Night last Wednesday night covered specific areas of interest for parents and students as they decide their Pathway for the last two years of school. VCE, VCAL or VET? If you would like advice on this please ring Robyn O’Shannessy for VCE, Jim Moylan for VET or Derek Bowey for VCAL.

Pepper Restaurant

Another successful evening was held on Wednesday 12th August. The restaurant was fully booked and our hospitality students ran it beautifully. Many positive comments were made by the customers and an enjoyable evening was had by all. Congratulations once again to Steve Garro, Ira Robinson and the Hospitality students.

Interim Reports

Interim reports which were not collected have been mailed out. Should you need to speak to a teacher regarding your students report please contact the school on 6043 7500 to make an appointment.

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ARMY CAREERS DAY

16 Aug 2009 23:12:16 GMT +1100

WSSC Students display their colours on maneuvers.

Students involved in the Army Careers Day at Latchford Barracks and the Bandiana Army Logistics base last week clearly illustrated their determination and willingness to give things a go by showing the new recruits a thing or two about getting ‘down and dirty’!

Students had the opportunity to learn about and try out first hand some of the trades, lifestyles and career options on offer as an enlisted person in the Australian Army. The 30 or so students in attendance had opportunities to try driving Unimog trucks, practice their first aid skills on ‘virtual’ patients, inspect the latest artillery and check out the latest in parachute action. All students in attendance proved to be excellent ambassadors for the College and should be congratulated for their involvement and general interest on the day.

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Careers Report

16 Aug 2009 23:16:38 GMT +1100

UAC (NSW) Guide:

Multiple copies of these guides are not available until September. The one copy I have will be lent to students for a brief period to enable all students to have access over the application period for tertiary places-

Charles Sturt ‘Early Entry ‘requires students to complete a UAC application as part of the process. These ‘Early Entry’ applications must be completed by the 31st August, to enable sufficient time for the principal’s section to be completed on 40 applicants so far.

Students can enter up to 9 preferences, but for CSU PREP the course must be listed first.

VTAC Applications:

Year 12 students are reminded that applications are open, which includes a step by step process:
Log onto www.vtac.edu.au

First register your details at no cost. These details will be stored for all other uses eg. Special Access and Equity (SEAS) and scholarships
Go to ‘MyInfo” on same site and list up to 12 preferences by 30th September. Pay for this by credit card or Visa debit card – cost $22, once this payment is completed you can access all other processes immediately. Or indicate payment by invoice – cost $25 and this will take up to 10 days to process. Students should tick yes to the box regarding ‘Supplementary Offers’.
Next step is to go to SEAS and submit an application under Category 6: ‘Applicants from rural or isolated schools’ were you indicate your postcode. Other categories could be relevant to individual student’s circumstances. Your submission should outline clearly the IMPACT on your studies in the recent years. Any documentary evidence should also state the impact. Note we are considered an under-represented school at the University of Melbourne. Also in SEAS students can apply to the La Trobe access scheme ‘SALT’ as mentioned on last weeks parents newsletter. In this section students can save the information and submit when they have finalised the details.

All students should then go to ‘Scholarships’ and apply for all scholarships of which they meet the criteria and submit. Students do not need to enter basic details as this material will be transferred from their SEAS application Note: Many of these scholarships on offer have not been taken up in the past, so you should apply. Also some scholarships may become available, although they are not currently listed.

University of Adelaide – Bonus Points:

This university is offering a six point bonus to an ENTER score to all students in interstate country schools who apply to an undergraduate course. In addition to this scheme the university offers to bonus points to students who have passed Specialist Mathematics and/ or a LOTE study. This program is open to all courses at the University of Adelaide. Students who applying to this university can collect information explaining this scheme from Sue Bell

Access Melbourne – Special entry and access scholarship scheme:

Students intending to list a University of Melbourne course in their preferences through VTAC should also complete a SEAS application to be considered for a scholarship.

University of Tasmania Scholarships for Interstate Students:

The following degrees in Agricultural Science, Applied Science in Agriculture and Engineering have available these scholarships which provide:

Payment of HECS fees for the duration of the course
One return airfare per year
Help with relocation expenses.

Go to www.scholarships.utas.edu.au for more details.

Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme:

The Australian Government is funding these undergraduate scholarships to students who are interested in undertaking a course that leads to a qualification as a Registered/Division 1 Nurse. Some preference is given to applicants living in regional, rural and remote areas. The scholarship is valued up to $30,000 to assist in meeting costs incurred while studying undergraduate nursing. Applications close Friday 25th August 2009. See Sue Bell for a brochure.

Tax File Numbers:

All students who require a number should collect complete and return the application form to me prior to the end of this term. I will complete the identification requirements and send off to the Australian Taxation Department towards the end of Term 3.

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Math & Science

16 Aug 2009 23:18:26 GMT +1100

Mathematics Competition

UNSW Mathematics Competition takes place during Periods 3 & 4 on Wednesday 19th August 2009 for those students who have entered. There are still a couple of places available for students from Years 11 and 12 if they pay their $6.60 to the office before then.

Chemistry with a Bang!

Students in the Excellence in Maths and Science program and students studying years 11 and 12 Chemistry have been invited to attend the 2009 Hartnung Youth Lecture run by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. This year’s lecturer is Dr John Reid, an explosives expert from Thales, Australia. The presentation promises to be a spectacular, high energy experience and we are very lucky to have him present at La Trobe University Wodonga. Can all students attending please remember to bring your permission slips and $2.00 to cover the bus trip.

After school Mathematics Assistance

Mathematics assistance takes place after school every Monday to Thursday of term and is open to any student in Years 10– 12.
Bring your maths books, work through problems, ask for assis-tance, catch up on missed class work. Stay for as long or as short a time as you need. Most staff are able to help with Sci-ence questions also. Come along to 306 and bring a friend!

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Library News

16 Aug 2009 23:20:30 GMT +1100

Book Week 2009: 22nd – 28th August Competitions

To celebrate Book Week 2009 we’re running the following competitions: Short Story Competition (maximum about 2500 words)

Poetry Competition
Literary Quiz
Creepy Creatures Quiz

Entry forms available at the Library or online at LMS/ Library/ Book Week 2009 Book Safari’
All work must be original

Closing date Friday 4th September

Put your entries in the box at the front desk in the
Library or email them to crp@wssc.vic.edu.au

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Congratulations

16 Aug 2009 23:22:54 GMT +1100

Congratulation to Jake Harris from Year 11 on being accepted as a School Based Apprentice.

Jake will be working for Jason Lucas Pty Ltd in the building industry and is working towards a ‘Certificate III in General Construction – Carpentry’.

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Sports Report

16 Aug 2009 23:30:14 GMT +1100

VSSSA Girls Table tennis – Tuesday 18th August

The Year 11/12 Girls Tabletennis team will travel to Melbourne to contest the VSSSA State finals at MSAC. The team will depart the school at 5.30am. The girls will play 3 matches in the round-robin section. Good luck. The draw can be found at www.vsssa.org.au – Tabletennis.

VSSSA Boys Netball – Thursday 20th August

The Year 11/12 Boys netball team will travel to Melbourne to contest the VSSSA State Finals at Jells Park. The bus will depart the school at 5.30am. The boys will be coached by Kristy Hogg and Emma Cardwell. Thanks in advance to Mrs O’Shannessy for driving the bus and supporting the team as umpire throughout their carnivals. The team will play 3 matches and hopefully will advance to the final after the round-robin section. Good luck. The draw can be found at www.vsssa.org.au - Netball

VSSSA Boys Badminton – Friday 21st August

The Year 11/12 Boys badminton team will travel to Melbourne to contest the VSSSA State Finals at MSAC. The car will depart the school at 5.30am. The boys will be coached by Derek Bowey. The team will play 3 matches and hopefully will advance to the final after the round-robin section. Good luck. The draw can be found at www.vsssa.org.au - Badminton.

VSSSA Boys/ Girls Basketball – Sunday 23rd August to Monday 24th August

The Year 11/12 Boys and Girls Basketball teams will travel to MSAC in Melbourne to contest the VSSSA State finals. The bus will depart at 3pm on Sunday 23rd August from the school. The team will stay overnight in Melbourne. The girls will start their matches at 9.30am and the boys matches will follow. Each team will play 3 matches in the round-robin section and hopefully a final after that depending on results. Thanks in advance to Michael Hickey/Belinda Horan for coaching the team. Thank you also, to Kristy Hogg for her amazing organization. The draw can be found at www.vsssa.org.au - Basketball. The team will return to Wodonga via train/bus and arrive at
WODONGA RAILWAY STATION at 10pm. Good Luck.

VSSSA Boys Soccer – Monday 24th August to Tuesday 25th August

The Year 11/12 boys’ soccer team will kick off their matches in the VSSSA State finals at 9.30am at Darebin on Tuesday 25th August. The team will travel to Melbourne on Monday 24th August departing from WODONGA RAILWAY STATION at 12.20pm. Please meet at the station by 12.00noon. The team will stay overnight in Melbourne. The Year 10 boys’ team will meet at the school for a 6am departure on Tuesday 25th August and will kick off their first match at 10.50am. Note: Some Year 10 team members will travel with the Senior Team. Please check with Nathan Thomas - Coach. Both teams will return to the school by bus arriving at approximately 8.00pm. Good Luck.

Coming Events:

BORDER-SHIELD Rugby – Thursday 3rd September at Albury NEDSSSA Year 10 Basketball – Tuesday 8th September at Wodonga NEDSSSA Year 10 Hockey – Tuesday 8th September at Wodonga

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Expo Night & Support Staff

20 Aug 2009 23:17:44 GMT +1100

Expo Night - Wednesday 19th August

Congratulations to Cassandra Walters and the many staff involved in the organisation and running of the Expo Night. Thank you also for the extra hours everyone put in to make the evening a great success. Feedback from those in attendance was positive and many found the information and displays very useful in aiding students to choose the appropriate subjects for future pathways.

Education Support Staff

This week State Education is recognising and celebrating the significant role school support staff plays in our education system. These staff (often behind the scenes) make significant contributions to enriching the educational environment for staff, students and College community. Their roles cover all facets of the college that without their support would not function well.

WSSC Support Team

Alicia August - Administration
Ben Baker - Computer Technician
Shaun Baude - Computer Technician
Tim Bennetts - Computer Technician
Janet Butt - Science Assistant/First Aid
Brad Clough - Defence Force Mentor
Jo Collins - Food Technology Assistant
Carolyn Corcoran - Integration/Administration
Trish Croome - Librarian
Lorraine Daly - Bursar
Matt Dawson - Maintenance/Grounds
Jesse Gordes - Koorie Tutor
Chad Gutsche - Computer Technician
Noelene Holmes - Administration
Kristy Hogg - Health & PE Assistant
Nick McGrath - Computer Technician
Tracey McInnes - Library Technician
Adrienne Merrick - Integration/Administration
Scott Nugent - Computer Technician
Michele Pertzel - Administration
Adam Pierce - Computer Technician
Jan Pitt - Library Technician
Paul Prentice - Maintenance/Grounds
Sheryl Pursehouse - Administration
Judy Sanderson - Administration
Annette Waring - Chaplain

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Job Vacancies

20 Aug 2009 23:21:37 GMT +1100

Apprentice Automotive Electrician - Albury - See Sue Bell for contact details, Christmas Casuals at Myer - Albury - Myer Albury website, Apprentice Chef - Albury - SS&A Albury, Apprenticeships Electrical & Instrumental/Fitter Machinist Albury melanie.fennel@norskeskog.com, Apprentice motor mechanic - Albury Michaels@bakermotors.com.au, Part Time Agricultural Trainee - Thurgoona - ATEL, Retail Traineeship - Albury - ATEL, Trainee Parts Interpreter - Wodonga - Workways, Administration Trainee - Wodonga - ATEL, Tyre Fitter Traineeship - Wodonga - ATEL

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Careers Report

20 Aug 2009 23:23:18 GMT +1100

Reminders to Year 12 – VTAC/UAC/PREP (CSU):

Applications close for VTAC and UAC on the 30th September 2009. PREP applications must be completed and submitted to Sue Bell by the 31st August. All VTAC applicants should also complete a SEAS application under the rural category and other categories if applicable, together with scholarship applications. SEAS and scholarships are completed through the VTAC website – www.vtac.edu.au. I am available to assist students each Monday and Tuesday at lunchtime in 403 computer room.

Trainee Accountancy Positions:

Two of our local accountancy branches are seeking applicants for trainee positions to commence early January and at the same time start first Semester at CSU Albury in Bachelor of Business (Accounting). Support is offered by the companies in undertaking these university studies and at the same time gaining practical experience. See Sue Bell for further detail. WHK has organised an information session for interested students on Thursday 3rd September from 6.00- 7.30pm. at 491 Smollett Street, Albury.

Charles Sturt University - Marketing Scholarships:

Students applying for PREP in the Bachelor of Business (Marketing) are eligible for a $3,000 scholarship provided they receive an ENTER of 77.1. Please see Sue Bell for a flyer.

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Sports Report

20 Aug 2009 23:28:18 GMT +1100

VSSSA Girls Tabletennis – Tuesday 18th August

The Year 11/12 Girls Tabletennis team departed Wodonga at 5.30am to travel to MSAC to participate in the State Finals. After the long drive to Melbourne and negotiating the peak-hour traffic the team arrived safely for the warm-up session. The team sorted out their seedings and played Williamstown Senior College (SC). Lining up at number one was Madison Evans, Jiaxin Zhu at number two, Lucy Klepiak at number three and Alex Price at number four. Williamstown proved too strong and won 6-0. The second round was played against Heatherhill SC. After a good hit out we were much better prepared in this match and were able to stay in the rallies for longer and construct some terrific points. The final score did not fall our way despite the improved performance. The last match saw us pitted against Matthew Flinders SC. This turned out to be the battle for 5th and 6th place in the State. Madi Evans and the corresponding number one played out some advantage games with Madi holding strong to take the match 3-2 in a cliff-hangar. Matthew Flinders won the remaining rubbers but not before an exciting comeback in the final doubles match featuring Jiaxin and Alex. Trailing 2-0 on games, the girls levelled the scores at 2-2 before going in the final game of the finals. Congratulations to the girls on their effort to commit to playing in the State finals and the friendly manner in which they conducted themselves throughout the day.

VSSSA Boys Netball – Thursday 20th August

The Senior Boys team participated in the State finals at Jells Park, Melbourne. A match report will be published next week. Thank you to Robyn & Pat O’Shannessy for driving the team to Melbourne. Also thanks to Kristy Hogg for her organization of the team.

VSSSA Boys Badminton – Friday 21st August

The Senior Boys team participated in the State Finals at MSAC, Melbourne. Thank you to Derek Bowey for transporting the students and for his coaching of the team. A match report will be published next week.

VSSSA Boys/ Girls Basketball – Sunday 23rd August to Monday 24th August

The Year 11/12 Boys and Girls Basketball teams will travel to MSAC in Melbourne to contest the VSSSA State finals. The bus will depart at 3pm on Sunday 23rd August from the school. The team will stay overnight in Melbourne. The girls will start their matches at 9.30am and the boys matches will follow. Each team will play 3 matches in the round-robin section and hopefully a final after that depending on results. Thanks in advance to Michael Hickey/ Belinda Horan for coaching the team. Thank you also, to Kristy Hogg for her amazing organization. The draw can be found at www.vsssa.org.au Basketball. The team will return to Wodonga via train/ bus and arrive at WODONGA RAILWAY STATION at 10pm. Good Luck.

VSSSA Boys Soccer – Monday 24th August to Tuesday 25th August

The Year 11/12 boys’ soccer team will kick off their matches in the VSSSA State finals at 9.30am at Darebin on Tuesday 25 August. The team will travel to Melbourne on Monday 24th August departing from WODONGA RAILWAY STATION at 12.20pm. Please meet at the station by 12.00noon. The team will stay overnight in Melbourne. The Year 10 boys’ team will meet at the school for a 6am departure on Tuesday 25th August and will kick off their first match at 10.50am. Note: Some Year 10 team members will travel with the Senior Team. Please check with Nathan Thomas - Coach. Both teams will return to the school by bus arriving at approximately 8.00pm. Good Luck.

Coming Events:

BORDER-SHIELD Rugby – Thursday 3rd September at Albury
NEDSSSA Year 10 Basketball – Tuesday 8th September at Wodonga
NEDSSSA Year 10 Hockey – Tuesday 8th September at Wodonga

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Music News

20 Aug 2009 23:35:06 GMT +1100

Congratulations

to Nichaud Munday our WSSC Music Captain for her swag of successes in various music competitions. Nichaud won the Wodonga RED CARPET EMERGING MUSICIAN award. She received 3rd place in the prestigious Victorian Music Society Competition for Brass and Woodwind, which attracts competitors from around the state, to Melbourne. Nichaud capped off her A/W Eisteddfod successes by winning the Senior Woodwind Championship and the Outstanding Instrumentalist 17/18 years award.

Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod

The Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod has been a long stretch of rehearsals and performances for music students and staff. There were many fine performances and an array of awards given to our students during the festival.

High marks were awarded in various sections to;
Jeremy Kerr Year 10-Classical Guitar 1st,2nd, 3rd
Kai Johnson –Peady-Year 12 Bass Guitar 1st
Scott Wilson-Year 12 Bass Guitar 1st 2nd
Max Alduca-Year 11 Bass Guitar two 1st placings
Brent Lacey-Year 12 Contemporary Guitar 2nd
Luke Stabb-Year 12 –Contemporary Guitar 2nd
Matt Harper –Year 12 –Alto Saxophone 1st,2nd,3rd
Nichaud Munday –Year 12- Flute-two 1st placings,two 2nd placings
Stephanie Flack –Year 12-Classical Voice 2nd,3rd,H.C
Kayla van der Weyde -Year 12-Classical Voice H.C.
Rachel Cooper-Year 12 –Contemporary Piano- 2nd
Bryony Blake-Year 12-Classical Piano-3rd
Hannah Salisbury-Carter -Year 12 –Classical Piano H.C.
Caldwell Jones –Year 11 and Kayla van der Weyde—Year 12-Vocal Duet-2nd
VCE Music Performance GROUP- Georgia Morris , Caldwell Jones, Scott Wilson, Keith Miles 2nd
Choir- Year 10-12students.HC and 3rd
Concert Band HC
Swing Band 3rd

Music Captains

Thank you to Music Captains Nichaud Munday, Jeremy Currie, Stephanie Flack, Kayla van der Weyde, Scott Wilson and Luke Stab for their organisational assistance their passion for performance.

Music Performance

A concert for the Music Performance Solo students will be held on Tuesday Sept 15th-7pm in PAC Auditorium. Parents and friends are cordially invited.

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Principal Class Report

27 Aug 2009 22:56:20 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College Choir

Congratulations to the WSSC Choir who performed with an outstanding level of musical excellence at the St. John’s Choral Festival. They were awarded 1st placing and the St. John’s Festival Shield which will be displayed in the PAC. The adjudicator, Karen Robin spoke in glowing term’s regarding the Ensemble singing, Sensitive musicality and Interpretation of the Choral works. Further details are available from Janet Turewicz or Trevor Cooper.

My thanks to all hard-working choir members; Choir Captain Kayla Van der Weyde and to Lisa Bektash and Matt Harper who accompanied the choir with great expertise. The Choir Swing Band and Year 10 Band will perform at the N.E Arts Festival on September 4th at the 11.90am concert. Parents and friends are invited to the final Concerts given by the Music Solo and Group VCE Music classes. Please contact Janet Turewicz and Adam Pica for further information regarding the VCE Concerts -Swing Band, Concert Band and Choral performances will be enjoyed. All are welcome to attend.

Upcoming Concerts

Group Concert – Thursday 17th September at 7.00pm in the PAC
The END of YEAR BAND and CHOIR Concert - Monday 26th October at 7.00pm in MCD
Solo Concert - Tuesday 15th September at 7.00pm in the PAC

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Students Exhibition

27 Aug 2009 22:57:40 GMT +1100

Year 10 Art students Exhibition project with Benalla Art Gallery

Over last term Year 10 Art students participated in a project with Benalla Art Gallery and the Hume Region Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. The project involved students responding to the splendid Roman mosaic 'Le Marriage d'Admete' which dates from the Second Half of the II Century and is 5.94 x 8.80m.

This extraordinary glass tile mosaic was discovered in the 1800’s and is situated on the floor within the Musee Des Beaux Arts Nimes, France. Our students will now have their artworks exhibited at the Benalla Art gallery from September 1st – 30th and also digitally projected onto a wall at the Musee Des Beaux Arts in Nimes. Congratulations to the students involved for their fabulous artworks and the dedication they showed to the project.

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WSSC Student Radio - Shout Idol

27 Aug 2009 23:08:12 GMT +1100

HEY!

Shout Radio is turning into Shout Idol! What we need for this to work is anyone (including staff!) that enjoys singing and would like to sing to the school (with the lyrics of course) on Shout Radio! Just like karaoke at a party, there will be prizes involved for the best. Simo and myself are still in the planning stages of this however ideas and feedback off you guys would be awesome.

Karaoke yay or nay? Let us know!

Cheers,

Hughesy & Simoradio

Shout Radio
studentradio@wssc.vic.edu.au

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Job Vacancies

27 Aug 2009 23:10:46 GMT +1100

Current Job Vacancies:

We did not receive the details of job vacancies for this week, but those advertised in last Saturday’s Border Mail include:

Norske Skog – Apprenticeships
NSW RTA – Traineeships
ATEL – Traineeships
SS&A Club- Apprentice Chef
CFA - Seasonal Fire Fighters

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Careers Report

27 Aug 2009 23:13:15 GMT +1100

Degree Cadetships for 2010:

Blue Scope are offering a cadetship in studies as well as providing on-the-job training in a range of engineering degrees in 2010. A cadetship supports you in your university. The cadetships are available in Materials Engineering (Metallurgy), Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Environmental Science. Applications close by Monday 31st August 2009. Go to the website www.bluescopesteel.com. Click on ‘Careers’, Current Vacancies, Engineering Degree Cadetship. See page 90 of Saturday 22nd August Border Mail for more details.

Early Entry – CSU PREP and La Trobe SALT:

As both these schemes require us to make recommendations on each applicant we need to receive the applications in sufficient time to complete our report. Students intending to make an application to either scheme must submit their application to Sue Bell by:

CSU PREP – Monday 31st August
La Trobe SALT- Friday 11th September

University of Ballarat – Regional Education Entry:

This is a similar program to CSU’s PREP program, where successful students would be given a provisional offer in early December. To apply students need to go to the university’s website: www.ballarat.eduy.au/reep, as well as completing a VTAC application which includes a University of Ballarat course in the list of preferences. Applications open on the 30th August and we need to complete our recommendation, this receiving the application by the 10th October. See Sue Bell for a brochure.

WHK has organised an information session for interested students on Thursday 3rd September from 6.00-7.30pm. at 491 Smollet Street, Albury.

Discovery Day Wollongong University -2010:

This is an early notice for current Year 11 students who would like to investigate the opportunities at this university. This trip is planned in the first week of Term 1 in 2010 over two days. This year the bus was paid by the university and accommodation cost of the 15 participating students $45 each. I assume it will be a similar offer this year. Please look out for further details as I gain the fine details from the university.

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Sports Report

27 Aug 2009 23:16:49 GMT +1100

VSSSA Boys Netball – Thursday 20th August

The Senior Boys team participated in the State finals at Jells Park, Melbourne. Thank you to Pat O’Shannessy for driving the bus. Many thanks to Emma Cardwell (Coach), Kristy Hogg and Robyn O’Shannessy for their organisation and support of the boys. The team played Melton SC in the first game. The boys starred in this match winning 20-14. Game two saw us playing Cheltenham SC. Again the boys played great team netball winning 21-15. The final pool match was against Kyneton SC. We were destined to finish in the top two in our pool whatever the result. However, a win in this match would see us play second in the other pool. Despite the tremendous incentive the boys were outplayed by a determined Kyneton to go down 19-11. The semi-final match was now against the Box Hill team. Box Hill advanced to the final after they defeated us 27-12. They proved to be the champion team in the State after going on to win the final. Well done to our team on reaching the final four in the State. Team members: Nick Dugan, James Greenwood, Taylor Hartwig, Todd Klein, Matt Kowalyczk, Trevor McLean, Tom Russell and Dylan Webb.

VSSSA Boys Badminton – Friday 21st August

The Senior Boys team participated in the State Finals at MSAC, Melbourne. Thank you to Derek Bowey for transporting the students and for his coaching of the team. The team consisted of: Ben Boyd, Joshua Rudd, Larry Murison, & James Trotman. (Thanks also to Matt Clemson who participated as the emergency at Eastern Zone level). Ben got our team off to a very good start with a win over the Bayside number 1 player. While we took a healthy share of points against Bayside, we fell short in the number of sets won (2 v 4). Josh Rudd set a very high standard with an outstanding effort in each of his doubles matches throughout the day. Larry Murison was our only winner of a set against Noble Park, while James Trotman continued to improve throughout the day and all members of the team benefited from playing and witnessing such a high standard of badminton. Swan Hill were a particularly strong team and while we pushed them in a one set beyond 21 points, were unable to take a set from them (they finished top in our pool). Melbourne High ran out eventual winners at the end of the day.
Each member of the WSSC team are to be congratulated for their effort and the excellent manner in which they conducted themselves and represented the school.

VSSSA Boys/ Girls Basketball – Sunday 23rd August to Monday 24th August

The Year 11/12 Boys and Girls Basketball teams will travelled to Melbourne to contest the State Finals. Thank you to Belinda Horan, Kristy Hogg and Mick Hickey for their coaching and assistance with teams. The girls played competitive basketball despite going down to Maribyrnong 62-34, Frankston 54-14 and Mildura 76-17. As a team they were prepared to share the ball around and work hard for the coach to execute the plays. Team: Emily Bannan, Alice Derwentsmith, Jorja Duncan, Kate Gordes, Mikaela Merrilees, Georgia Morris, Lauren Ostle, Emily Taylor and Sophie Wilkinson. The boys’ team impressively defeated Bayside in their first game 46-36. The next game was against Hallam and we lead narrowly at half-time in this match. Dylan Webb was forced from the court with an injury and we missed his rebounding. However, the boys continued to create opportunities. Hallam had a star 3-point shooter who proved too efficient and the Wodonga team lost 42-33. The final game was against another country school in Mildura. Trevor McLean with only a few seconds on the clock slotted a 3-pointer to win the game. This was after great play from the team to set up the chance for Trevor to execute the opportunity. Wodonga won 46-43. Thank you to Mick Hickey for organizing the train travel. Team: Adam Hickey, Jason King, Todd Klein, Matt Kowalcyzk, Jin Lui, Josh McKay, Trevor McLean, Sean Stacey and Dylan Webb.

VSSSA Boys Soccer – Monday 24th August to Tuesday 25th August

Thank you to Nathan Thomas and Peter Gvodenovic for coaching the Year 11/12 and Year 10 Soccer teams respectively. Also, many thanks to Rohan Barry for driving the Year 10 team to Darebin on the morning of competition. Sam Bushnell and David Williams worked tirelessly on the lines throughout the day. Kristy Hogg again managed the equipment and led the cheer squad of support.

The Year 11/12 boys’ soccer team played Bayside in their first match in very gusty conditions at Darebin. The first game against Sunbury had us kicking into the wind. Sunbury capitalised quickly and lead 3-0 at half-time. Wodonga worked hard with the wind to score 2 goals and keep the loss to 2-3. The next game against Lyndale was also a loss 0-2 despite our strong defensive efforts. The final game was against Bendigo. The boys played with much more freedom and won 2-0. Well done to the team on their efforts. Team: Matt Clemson, Jayson Ferguson, Dalton Gilbee, Taylor Hartwig, Jarrod Herzina, Joel Lake, Lochie Liu, Damien Morrison, James Nichols, Chris Ryan, Jack Veenbaas, Adam Waters and Cayne Wilhelm.

The Year 10 team were amazing with their defensive effort to not concede a goal all day. There were three 0-0 draws against Sunbury, Gleneagles and Bendigo. Team effort was certainly 100% culminating with some great saves from Sam Bulowski.Thank you to the parents who helped coach – Peter Gvozdenovic. Team: Sam Bulowski, Steven Colombera, Jedd Gvozdenovic, Jordan Hewatt, Zac Hirt, Micah Jensen, Chris O’Leary, Ben Sebastian, Aaron Sewell, Jesse Stephens, Callum Sutter and Michael Williams.

Coming Events:

BORDER-SHIELD Rugby – Thursday 3rd September at Albury
NEDSSSA Year 10 Basketball – Tuesday 8th September at Wodonga
NEDSSSA Year 10 Hockey – Tuesday 8th September at Wodonga

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SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE VISIT

27 Aug 2009 23:19:43 GMT +1100

Students involved in the 2009 Solar Car Challenge were treated to an inspection of the production facilities of Shorko (Aust) this week in order to become more acquainted with the company’s products and core business activities. In a flying visit, students were introduced to the processes involved in the production of polymer films and innovative snack and food packaging solutions. All involved were very impressed with the company’s commitment to quality product development and worker safety procedures. Many thanks to this year’s industry mentor Mr Bob Johnstone for his careful planning and organisation skills. All looks set for a competitive and rewarding race season for 2009.

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Year 12 Trial Examination Timetable

11 Sep 2009 01:26:47 GMT +1100

Year 12 Trial Examination Timetable:

All examinations on Monday-Thursday take place in the Galvin Hall unless otherwise indicated.
All examinations on Friday 18th September take place in the VCE Centre.
Please check the timings of examinations carefully. There are some day to day variations.
All Maths subjects comprise of two examinations. These exams are indicated in green.
Certain subjects have examinations in locations other than the Galvin Hall. These locations are indicated in red. They are the Music and Dance Centre (MDC), TN2, P1, VA6 and 203.

Click Here for The Timetable

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WSSC Scholarships 2010

11 Sep 2009 05:01:21 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College provides outstanding facilities, academic and co-curricula programs, experienced staff and innovative approaches in a senior school setting developed to meet the specific needs of students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

The College offers specialized areas of study that recognize and promote excellence in student achievement across academic and performance based areas.

In partnership with several community organisations, the College Council offers a number of scholarships to current and prospective students entering Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2010.

Scholarships Information and Selection Criteria (PDF)
Scholarships Application Form (PDF)

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Year 12 Graduation Ticket Sale

06 Oct 2009 00:04:31 GMT +1100

Parents/guardians are invited to attend Wodonga Senior Secondary College’s Formal Graduation for their son or daughter who will complete their VCE/ VCAL studies this year. The program will include the formal presentation to all graduates in the Albury Performing Arts Centre followed by finger food and drinks at the adjacent Convention Centre. There is a limit of three tickets per family (including graduating student).

Location: Albury Performing Arts Centre

WSSC Contact:
Sue Bell - Graduation Coordinator
seniorcollege@wssc.vic.edu.au
ph. 0260 437 500

Purchase Instructions - please read carefully:

You will need to purchase 1 ticket per graduating student. All students need to purchase a ticket although seating allocation will be completed by the college.

Once you reach the shopping cart page, you must select 'Continue Shopping' at the bottom of the screen to purchase seats for guests.
Once back at the Event Booking page, guests can choose to sit in either the gallery or stalls and then proceed to the shopping cart and select 'Checkout'. There is a limit of 2 guest tickets per family.

Click here to book your tickets

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NE Leadership Wilderness Program

15 Nov 2009 22:57:10 GMT +1100

Congratulations to Tyrren Barlow and Daniel Mackie who have been selected to represent the College on the North East Leadership Wilderness Program trip. Tyrren and Daniel have been selected to participate in a ten day leadership camp at Howman’s Gap.
They were selected by a panel that included representatives from Youth Albury/Wodonga and the NELLEN. The camp will involve hiking and camping in the Victorian High Plains and will assist our students in developing their leadership skills. The camp takes place between Friday 23rd November
and Thursday 3rd December.

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Victorian Student Number

15 Nov 2009 22:58:28 GMT +1100

Our school is working with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to allocate a Victorian Student Number (VSN) to each student at the school. The VSN is a student identification number that is being assigned to all students in government and non-government
schools, and students in Vocational Education and Training Institutions. The number, which is unique to each student, will be used as a key identifier on a student’s school records, and will remain with the student throughout his or her education, until reaching the age of 25. The VSN is nine digits
long, randomly assigned, and tied to stable information about the student (name, gender, date of birth).

The introduction of the Victorian Student Number will provide the capability to accurately detect patterns of student movement through, and departure from, the Victorian education and training system. It will greatly improve the collection and analysis of timely and accurate data about education in Victoria. The Department collects information to track improvements made to the education system, identify areas that require further improvement, and to analyse trends and identify future needs. The VSN will improve the accuracy, reliability and completeness of this information, providing a better basis for assessing needs and developing policies to meet them. You will see the VSN appear on student report cards, enrolment confirmations, and exit confirmations. If you want to know more about the VSN please see http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/governance/vsn/overview.htm

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ICT Trainee

27 Nov 2009 01:37:44 GMT +1100

This position will commence on 27/01/2010 and cease on 26/01/2011. The terms of employment will come under the YES Traineeship scheme. Trainee Award wages will apply. A certificate will be awarded at the end of the Traineeship. Applications close on Friday 4th December 2009.

Job Description

Please forward a copy of your resume to:
Tim Bennetts at helpdesk@wssc.vic.edu.au

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Landmark

04 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMT +1100

Landmark will return to the College for collection of book packs on Thursday the 31st of January and Friday the 1st of February between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room, opposite the Front Office.

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Positions Vacant – IT/Science/Maths

09 Dec 2009 06:07:20 GMT +1100

Seeking outstanding teachers for 2010 and beyond:

Physics/Maths Methods
Mathematics (12) / Chemistry
IT and Maths or Science
or combinations of above.

(Ongoing Contract Available)
Commencing 27 January 2010
Applications Requested Immediately

Position Descripition:
Teacher Position Description

Please contact the College and forward applications asap to:
boa@wssc.vic.edu.au

Forfurther enquiries please the College on (02) 6043-7500 or 0458-286-594

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Welcome

04 Feb 2010 04:38:52 GMT +1100

Dear Parents,

Welcome,
I would like to welcome all students and staff returning to Wodonga Senior Secondary College in 2010. Whilst the majority of students were present for headstart week, I would also like to warmly welcome the many new students (and their families) who have transferred in from other schools, or newly arrived to the area over the holidays and enrolled at the College. In addition to our new Year 10 students joining us from the Middle Years College and the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School, there are an additional 40 students new to the College in Years 10–12. This year there are also a further 30+ students who are enrolled in another school, but will attend WSSC to complete one or more of their subjects. Our enrolments have certainly been constant and strong leading up to the start of the school year.

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Principal Class Report

28 Feb 2010 22:59:14 GMT +1100

School Council Elections

At the conclusion of elections for School Council the positions were duly elected as follows: Parent Members– Ann Williams, Diana Beer, John Mc Vean. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our past members, Wendy Baker, Chris Phillips, Deidre Trotman, Holly Burr and Nathan Mc Knight for all their efforts. Our first meeting was held on Monday 22nd February, Pam Oakes presented the school’s Annual Report and there were discussions regarding the MySchool Website, our School’s Priorities and Goals and School Expectations. The Education Sub Committee presented their report to the meeting and some of the matters raised were the Notebook Pilot Program for Year 10 students, the development of the Industry Themed Pathways Program and the expansion of the VET Program.

Parent Teacher Night

Parent teacher night will be conducted on Wednesday 17th March from 4.00 pm until 8.00pm. To ensure the interview process is meaningful and focussed on areas of improvement across all subjects we are running scheduled interviews for parents and students with their Pathways Teacher. Parents will be mailed a letter next week in which you will have been allocated an interview time – if this time does not suit, please contact the Pathways Teacher at the College. We will be asking parents to complete a short survey on the night to help us evaluate the new structure and implement any changes necessary for future parent teacher interviews.

Reports

The Grade Point Average (GPA) report will be handed out by the Pathways teachers at the appointment. The GPA is a measure of how well a student is achieving across five performance areas: Achievement Productive use of class time, Effort & Attitude, Managing Personal Learning and Homework. Pathways teachers will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding the five performance areas and how the GPA is calculated

The New Grade Point Average (GPA) Report

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is designed specifically to be a simple and easy to understand measure of how well a student is achieving across five performance areas:

Achievement (Outcomes Performance) = standard achieved in required class work SACs, SATs & Work Requirements
Productive use of class time = degree of work undertaken in class to complete required work
Effort & Attitude = a measure of the student’s approach to class work and activities
Standard of Work = student outcomes relative to expected standards for the Year level
Homework = work set in class to be completed at home, evidence of home study and revision exercises

Each of these five performance areas are graded on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest grade a student can receive and 5 being the highest). These grades are then averaged to produce one subject Grade Point Average:

Click here for futher GPA explaination

The higher the grades, the better the performance, and the higher the average the better a student is performing overall. It is designed to reflect performance with a simple indicator that is easy to understand.
Students receive grades (as above) for each subject they undertake. Each Subject GPA is then averaged to produce one overall GPA for each student. The GPA will be used by all staff to identify students who are performing below expectation and to give all students a goal to aspire towards. Regardless of academic ability, every student should be able to achieve a GPA over 4. The GPA will be available to students and their parents twice each Semester prior to receiving their detailed written report. Parents are encouraged to contact Pathways coordinators to discuss your child’s GPA at any time. If you have any general questions regarding this new report structure, please contact an Assistant Principal at the College.

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Y10 Sydney Camp

28 Feb 2010 23:02:45 GMT +1100

Preparation for the Year 10 camp to Sydney on Tuesday 4th May until Friday 7th May 2010 are well underway. We would like a definite indication of student numbers in order for us to complete accurate bookings. At this stage the cost should be approximately $380 to $390, (we are still finalising details), which we believe is an excellent price for what is being offered over 4 days—a walk across the Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, Opera House, Aquarium, Aquatic Centre, Bondi Beach, Manly Beach, Taronga Zoo, Sydney CBD and Kings Cross. A letter with a detailed itinerary went home earlier this last week.

There are 90 places available to students. If there is a greater demand then a waiting list will be activated. To reserve your son/daughters place on the camp please pay a $50 deposit to the General Office ASAP or by Monday 12th April at the latest.

Steve Fox
Camp Coordinator

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Careers Report

12 Mar 2010 06:38:45 GMT +1100

FOCUS ON: The Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test (UMAT)

THE UMAT- what you need to know: The term UMAT stands for Undergraduate Medical and Health Science Admissions Test. If you are looking to enrol in Medical or Health Science programs then you may need to undertake the UMAT. In 2009, the following undergraduate programs required the UMAT as part of their selection process for the 2010 intake. Requirements may vary for the 2011 intake.

Medicine & Medical Laboratory Science: Uni of Adelaide, The University of Newcastle/ University of New England joint Medical Program, The University of NSW, University of Western Sydney, Bond University, Griffith University, The University of Queensland, Monash University, The University of Tasmania, The University of Western Australia, The University of Auckland and The University of Otago
Physiotherapy: Monash University, University of Otago
Dental Surgery/ Dental Science: The University of Adelaide, The University of Queensland, The University of Western Australia, University of Otago, Griffith University
Oral Health related programs: The University of Adelaide, Griffith University, The University of Melbourne
Optometry: The University of NSW
Pharmacy & Pharmacy/ Commerce: Monash University

What is involved in the test? The UMAT is a 2.5-hour test that you have to take during your final year of school or the year after- depending on when you will be applying for your chosen program. “It is designed to assess general attributes and abilities gained through prior experience and learning; specifically, the acquisition of skills in critical thinking and problem solving, understanding people and abstract non-verbal reasoning. These abilities are considered important to the study and later practice of professions in the health sciences”

Does my ENTER score still count? Yes- depending on the selection process for each course, your ENTER score, UMAT score and usually an interview will all be taken into consideration when selecting applicants for the course.

How do I register? You must register online for the test by Friday 4th June at http://umat.acer.edu.au and you must sit the test on Wednesday 28th July. Registrations will open in April. It will cost you $160 to register for the test- you may be eligible for a discount if you have a Health Care Card. You must download the UMAT 2010 booklet from http://umat.acer.edu.au and read its contents before you register. This will be available late May

Can I prepare for the test? You can borrow past test papers from Sue Bell

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

Changes at Deakin Uni for year 12 leavers: New gap year program: Students who defer a place at Deakin can now keep connected with the University via social networking sites, use of the library and Deakin Services Online. Off Campus Study: year 12 leavers can now study units off campus during their first year, giving them greater flexibility. Two-year deferral: students can now defer their Deakin courses for up to two years allowing them to work and travel before studying. Associate Degree in Arts, Business and Sciences: this is a two year course which offers students more support to be able to complete their studies. For more information about any of these new initiatives, go to www.deakin.edu.au

New MIBT programs at Deakin Geelong: Year 12 leavers who don’t receive the ATAR they need to get into the Deakin program of their choice can undertake a pathway Diploma through the Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology (MIBT). They now have two new pathway Diplomas in Commerce and Computing at Deakin’s Geelong campus. Go to www.mibt.edu.au for more information

Interested in studying Fashion during school? Whitehouse have opportunities for students in years 10 and 11 to undertake VET Fashion at their Melbourne campus. You will complete theory based study in your own time and then attend intensive block of on campus study at Whitehouse during the school holidays. This program will suit

you if are interested in pathways to further study in Fashion Design, Styling or Interior Decoration. If you would like an enrolment pack or have any further questions, please contact Jade by 19 March on 03 9600 3625 email Jade@whitehouse-design.edu.au.

UPCOMING COLLEGE EVENTS

VTAC Guides- 2011 - Current Year 12 students need to order their VTAC guide by paying $15 to our General Office by April 9th for an order to be placed. These ordered guides will be delivered in the third week of Term 3-2010.

TAX FILE NUMBERS - All students can access this school’s service to gain a tax file number. We will provide the identification necessary without the hassle of taking documents to the Taxation Office. Students need to collect the form from me or Jim Moylan complete the details and they will be processed. Forms must be returned to us by Friday 19th March.

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

Health Forum – La Trobe University- Wodonga:

Thank you to those Year 10-12 students who registered for this event on Wednesday 24th March. Students need to collect a consent form from Sue Bell in the VCE office and pay $5 to our General Office by Friday 19th March. The following students have not yet collected their consent forms: Monique Walker, Katie Aitken, Emily Bannan, Tegan Sikorski, Megan Howard, Samantha Douch, Sarah Garvie, Jiaxin Zhu, Juan- Carlos Colonia, Ashlee Davis.

UPCOMING STATE EVENTS

Interested in working with Animals? Healesville Sanctuary is again running their school holiday programs ‘Keeper for a Day’ and ‘Vet for a Day’. These programs are for students in years 9 – 12 and they teach you about being a zookeeper and a Vet. In the Keeper for a Day program, you will “go behind the scenes, taking part in the daily duties of a zookeeper which could include food preparation, animal enrichment, health checks and animal handling”. Cost is $99 and the dates for term 1 holidays are March 30, 31, April 7 and 8. As part of the Vet for a Day program, you will have the opportunity to interact with animals and work with professional veterinary staff at their animal hospital. Vet 4 a Day runs throughout Term 2 on May 4, 5, 18, 19 and June 2 and 3. To register, go to www.zoo.org.au/Learning/Programs/Student_Conferences/Careers

Interested in Forensic Medicine? The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine is running a career information session for students in yrs 10 – 12 on 9 April, 12.30pm – 4pm. You will be able to learn more about careers in the forensic science industry and course entry requirements. It is held at the Institute in the Lecture Theatre (Coronial Services Centre, 57 -- 63 Kavanagh Street, Southbank), there is no tour of the building available. You must book ASAP, as places are limited. For more information go to www.vifm.org email jobs@vifm.org or phone 03 9684 4342
Passionate about drawing? Then you should consider attending the Drawing Out Conference hosted by RMIT University. You will be able to hear from experts from Australia and Europe and the conference will ‘discuss drawing as a way of thinking, designing and communicating”. The conference will be held 7 – 9 April at RMIT City Campus, Melbourne. To register, go to www.drawingout.com.au/registration

Love Design? If you are interested in the world of design you should consider attending the Agideas 2010 Futures: Exclusively for secondary schools. You will be able to attend a design courses expo where you can speak to tertiary representatives and hear from guest speakers. The Expo will highlight careers and pathways in areas such as graphics, industrial and productive design, interactive media, marketing and illustration. The expo runs on Tuesday 27th April at Hamer Hall, the Arts Centre, 4pm – 8pm. Go to www.agideas.net for more information and to find out about opportunities for regional schools. Tickets are $30 each

CONTACT DETAILS

Sue Bell- Post School Options Coordinator.
Telephone: 02 60 437500
Email: bes@wssc.vic.edu.au

For further information and guide sheet, please collect from Sue Bell

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Sports Report

12 Mar 2010 06:40:52 GMT +1100

NEDSSSA Volleyball – Thursday 11 March

To be updated after the carnival

NEDSSSA Tennis – Thursday 11 March

To be updated after the carnival

Eastern-Zone Lawn Bowls – Friday 12 March

The Zone Lawn Bowls will be held in Wangaratta. The college will be represented by Kylie Whitehead, Joshua Rudd and Kyle Beazley. The winning school will advance to the VSSSA State finals on Thursday 22 April in Melbourne.

Eastern-Zone Swimming – Tuesday 16 March

The Zone Swimming will be held at the Albury Pool. The first and second place-getters from the NEDSSSA Carnival qualify for this event. Good luck to our 16 & Under Girls Team in the Medley and Freestyle Relay.
The first event commences at 10.30am. The winning students will qualify for the VSSSA State finals in Melbourne on Thursday 15 April in Term 2.

House Athletics Carnival – Tuesday 23 March

The College Athletics Carnival will be held at the Pearce Street Complex on the last Tuesday of Term 1. Students can sign up for events via the Daily Bulletin link http://did.wssc.vic.edu.au/students/sport. Events will be conducted in Track – 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m and in Field – Javelin, Discus, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Putt and Triple Jump. This is a normal school day and students are required to attend and support their House – Patterson, Indigo, Fraser and Bogong. The first event will commence at 9.00am and will finish by 3.00pm.

Pierre de Coubertin Award

Students who wish to nominate for this prestigious award need to meet the following criteria.

Be enrolled in Years 10, 11 or 12 and not have received the Award on a previous occasion;
Have participated actively in the school physical education program with a consistently positive attitude;
Demonstrate the attributes consistent with the fundamental aims of the Olympic movement
The student must have represented the college in at least ONE sport in the current Olympic program and have participated in at least two other sports at the college.
Nominations MUST be received at the college by Friday 7 May

Students can nominate with Miss Larkin or visit the website for more information: http://corporate.olympics.com.au/vic.

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Principals Report

12 Mar 2010 06:43:08 GMT +1100

Having read a news article in the Herald Sun and being aware of the general media comment on knives in schools it is a timely reminder to communicate with parents and guardians about our student discipline approaches.
At Wodonga Senior Secondary College we pride ourselves on our safe environment. We do not tolerate any behaviour that puts our students at risk and take immediate action to ensure the good order of the College is maintained. We encourage students, parents and members of our broader community to pass on any information that they have regarding student safety, so we can put in place preventative measures.
We expect students to be responsible for their actions. We have high expectations of all students and an approach which has clear consequences for students who breach the College rules. For example: A student who smokes at school, or on the way to or from in school uniform, will be automatically suspended. Smoking is a serious health issue and as such we need to send a clear message to all students that it is not acceptable. If there is a group of students we expect group accountability. So a group in an out of bounds area or with some of the group smoking may all be suspended. We expect senior students to have enough responsibility to stop their peers from doing the wrong thing.

Whilst we are have low incidence of problems, other issues arising from time to time include:

Students fighting or harassing others. We do not tolerate anti social behaviour and as such students get an automatic suspension and their enrolment is reviewed by the College;
Students out of school without permission. We have a mandated duty of care and need to supervise all students. As such an automatic suspension is issued to students who do not get parent and College permission prior to leaving the school grounds

In many cases of suspension, students receive counselling support from staff at the College and/or external agencies to support a change in their behaviour. Students who has repeated offences undergo an enrolment review.

Wodonga Senior Secondary College has a great community environment for students and teachers, one which we insist on maintaining for our future.

Year 10 Student Immunisation
Student vaccinations will take place on Tuesday 16th March 2010 for all students in Year 10. The vaccination will consist of a single dose of the adolescent Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccine called Boostrix. Students should have returned their Immunisation Form to the office by 12th March. If your student has not returned their form please do so prior to the immunisations

Principal: Peter MacLean
Assistant Principals: Cassandra Walters, Pam Oakes, Andrew Box

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Work Experience 2010

14 Mar 2010 23:19:40 GMT +1100

Year 10 students should be aware of by now Work Experience is scheduled for week four of Term 2. Students have the opportunity to attend the Sydney Camp or participate in Work Experience during that week. Students who wish to do both will be able to make arrangements to do their Work Experience later in the year at a time that least disrupts their program.
Students have received application forms in their Humanities classes. They will be asked to nominate their pref-erences for the type of work they would like to try and to indicate the details of any specific workplace with which they have an established connection. I will then endeavour to place students in their areas or work-places of choice.
As you would imagine, this is a big task and requires a team effort involving students, teachers, parents and employers. I would really appreciate your support in the following areas:

Asking your son/daughter about the application forms/process
Assisting them in making thoughtful and realistic choices
Helping them with the paper work involved when the placement has been organised
Reminding them about timelines for the process
Thinking about whether your own workplace could take one of our students.

Contacting me if there are any queries or issues that need sorting out! We are looking forward to a successful and valuable work experience for our students.

Jim Morris
Work Experience Coordinator

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Y10 SYDNEY CAMP

14 Mar 2010 23:21:49 GMT +1100

YEAR 10 SYDNEY CAMP
Preparation for the Year 10 camp to Sydney on Tuesday 4th May until Friday 7th May 2010 are well underway. We would like a definite indication of student numbers in order for us to complete accurate bookings.
At this stage the cost should be approximately $380 to $390, (we are still finalising details), which we believe is an excellent price for what is being offered over 4 days—a walk across the Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, Opera House, Aquarium, Aquatic Centre, Bondi Beach, Manly Beach, Taronga Zoo, Sydney CBD and Kings Cross. A letter with a detailed itinerary went home earlier this week
There are 90 places available to students. If there is a greater demand then a waiting list will be activated. To reserve your son/daughters place on the camp please pay a $50 deposit to the General Office ASAP or by Monday 12th April at the latest.
Steve Fox
Camp Coordinator

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PERSONAL PROPERTY

14 Mar 2010 23:24:40 GMT +1100

Personal Items Brought to School at Owner's Risk

Personal property is often brought to school by students and visitors. This can include mobile phones, calculators, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises. Please note the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to such property. Students should be discouraged from bringing any
unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school.

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MUSIC TUITION

14 Mar 2010 23:25:54 GMT +1100

Students intending to continue tuition or commence Instrumental Music Tuition should go to the Main Office and collect a Music consent Form. Please return this with $5.00 administration fee. Instrumental lessons are cur rently being organised for 2010.

Janet Turewicz
Music Coordinator

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House Athletics – Tues, 23 March

15 Mar 2010 04:59:32 GMT +1100

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Attention Yr12 Student

22 Mar 2010 23:56:17 GMT +1100

Attention Yr 12 students

As Year 12 students you are permitted to have embroidery on your Jumper/Rugby Top to distinguish you from the other students at the College.

Please adhere to the strict guidelines

2010 may be embroidered on the back panel – centre top section –White Cotton- 60 mm
Year 12 2010 may be embroidered under the College emblem / logo on the left front – blue colour match cotton- 10 mm
Christian name – right front – level with logo – no nicknames – white cotton - 12mm
Shirts may be embroidered on the front only. See dot points 2 & 3.

You will need to produce your photo ID to verify

You are a Year 12 student
Your correct name

Embroidery is available at

Brunella Schoolwear South Street Wodonga $20.

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Sports Report

23 Mar 2010 00:02:32 GMT +1100

NEDSSSA Volleyball – Thursday 11th March

The Year 10 Boys team had a tough first round game against Galen which saw them at one set each going into the final set and eventually being beaten by the timer and going down two sets to one. They recomposed for the next match and were strongly led by captain/coach Carlos Colonia to a two set victory against Wangaratta. They continued their good form in an intense match against Wodonga Middle Years A team, eventually beating them in two sets, 15-3 15-9. Wodonga Middle Years Team B team looked as though they were going to run over the boys early taking out the first set 13-15, but it was thanks to some great coaching by Carlos, Emily, Naomi, Jess and Cassie as well as some awesome shots by Campbell Williams and Dylan Cangia that got them back into the game, finishing off the game strongly winning the last two sets 15-10 15-3. Well done the boys on a great effort all day and congratulations on getting through to Eastern Zone! Team: D. Cangia, C. Colonia, C. Condie, B. Davidson, D. Ellison, M. Graham, J. Hickey, C. Williams. The girls team started off the day strongly winning their first round match against Wangaratta High School in two sets, 15-6 15-4. It was the grudge match against Wodonga Middle Years College that really tested the girls with Middle Years taking out the first set 10-15 but, with the help of some great coaching by Carlos and the year 11 girls, they were able to recompose themselves and take out the second set 15-10. It came down to the last set and even though the girls gave it their all with some awesome shots by Enka Shahini and some powerful serves by Tayla Curtis, they were out played and eventually beaten by their rivals for the second year in a row, 6-10. The girls then finished out the day strongly against Galen beating them in two sets, 15-5 15-4. Well done to the girls on an awesome effort all day and sticking it out till the end! Team: C. Calderwood, T. Curtis, A. Davis, D. Griffiths, E. Shahini, A. Lord and E. Fulford. Thanks to Naomi Sammut, Jess Porter, Emily Taylor and Cassie Parker for coaching and umpiring throughout the day and Stephen Fox for helping out throughout the day.

NEDSSSA Tennis – Thursday 11th March

We sent down 5 tennis teams to Wangaratta to compete in the NEDSSSA Tennis competition. The year 10 girls team consisting of Zoey Gow, Megan Howard, Carly Sibbald and Kylie Whitehead played four games overall, winning a total two out of the four games. Andrew Cardwell, Dylan Leitch, Novak Sojic and Danyl Woods made up the year 10 boys outfit who also played four games, convincingly winning two of those four, 6-1 6-4. The year 11/12 boys only played two games against Marion College and Wangaratta High school and although they put up a great fight, eventually lost both games. The team consisted of James Greenwood, Ben Boyd, Eric Kerr, Casey Masters and Ash Miller. We sent down two year 11/12 girls teams consisting of Madison Davis, Margret Pridmore, Karlee Robin and Jenna Morris in the A team and Larissa Kuzeff, Monique Kuzeff, Loretta O’Leary and Jess Porter in the B team. The B teams had a great day with Monique and Jess winning two of the three games and Larissa and Loretta putting up a great fight but not picking up a win for the day. Both A teams played terrifically together throughout the day with both teams eventually taking out the overall title and advancing to the Eastern Zone finals! Well done girls on an awesome effort all day and good luck at Eastern Zone. Well done to everyone that came down and a big thanks to Jess Porter for filling in and Jenny King for helping out and even having a hit herself!

Eastern-Zone Lawn Bowls – Friday 12th March

The Zone Lawn Bowls was held in Wangaratta. The college was represented by Kylie Whitehead, Joshua Rudd and Kyle Beazley. The team played 4 round robin matches in their pool defeating McGuire 5-1, Bright 9-1 and Myrtleford 6-2. The only blemish was a 6-0 loss to Shepparton. The team finished on top of their pool by a point after McGuire and Shepparton drew their match. The final was played against Rutherglen over six ends. The lead bowler was Kylie followed by Kyle and then the skip Josh. The experienced Rudd was able to instil confidence in his team as they displayed some fantastic bowling. The first end saw Rutherglen take a 1-0 lead. Wodonga struck back immediately taking the second and third ends 3-0 each to set up a 6-1 lead. The final three ends were close encounters. Wodonga set up a 7-2 lead with one end to play which set Rutherglen an almost impossible task. Despite this Rutherglen were able win the final end and left Wodonga holding the pennant and wearing the winning medallions with a 7-3 win. The team now advance to the VSSSA State finals on Thursday 22nd April in Melbourne.

Eastern-Zone Swimming – Tuesday 16th March

Results will be published next week.

House Athletics Carnival – Today!

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Careers Report

23 Mar 2010 00:10:00 GMT +1100

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

Looking for a tutor?
La Trobe University have a tutoring scheme where they can match La Trobe students with secondary school students. La Trobe students have first hand knowledge of secondary subjects, they cost less than tutors available through tutoring agencies and they’re able to communicate and relate easily to other students. Contact careers@latrobe.edu.au for more information or call 03 9479 1373

Would you like to earn money whilst you study business?
The University of Ballarat have developed a partnership program with IBM where their school of business students can apply for one of 20 paid customer service positions. The work includes 4 weeks of training and provides regular employment at the UB Technology Park – adjacent to the Mt Helen Campus. Other benefits include a generous casual rate of pay, flexible hours (12 – 20 per week) and internship and career development with IBM Global Services. For further information see www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/IBM

Passionate about environmental sustainability?
Swinburne Uni have two new degrees in sustainability- 1) Bachelor of Arts (Sustainability Management): In this course, students will study global warming, resource depletion, fossil fuel and motor-vehicle dependence, community health, social exclusion, inequality, health and social wellbeing. 2) Bachelor of Science (Environmental Sustainability): In this course, students will learn about sustainability on a local and global scale, examine effects of environmental, social and ecological degradation and take a scientific approach to assess the responsibility of stakeholder groups in managing environmental sustainability. For more information, go to www.swinburne.edu.au

UPCOMING COLLEGE EVENTS

VTAC Guides 2011
Current Year 12 students need to order their VTAC guide by paying $15.00 to our General Office by April 16th for an order to be placed. These ordered guides will be delivered in the third week of Term 3-2010.

TAX FILE NUMBERS
All students can access this school’s service to gain a tax file number. We will provide the identification necessary without the hassle of taking documents to the Taxation Office. Students need to collect the form from me or Jim Moylan complete the details and they will be processed. Forms must be returned to us by Friday 19th March.

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

VTAC parent seminar
I am hopeful we will gain in August personnel from VTAC to run an information evening for local parents as they have done in the past. This event has enabled parents to gain an understanding of the application process and support their student at this often ‘stressful’ time. I will inform you all as soon as I receive confirmation of my success in applying for this seminar.

UPCOMING STATE EVENTS

Love Art and Design?
Swinburne Uni will be hosting their Art and Design Discovery Day Thursday 8th April at their Prahran and Wantirna Campuses. You will learn about their courses and programs in these areas and industry career pathways. Registration is compulsory and our dedicated event website will go live from Thursday 11th March. Places are limited and fill up fast, so register early at www.future.swinburne.edu.au/artanddesign

MARCH EVENTS

29th - 7th April: Folio Preparation in Fashion Drawing & Design (Intensive)- RMIT, www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au
30th : Discover Deakin- Deakin University, www.deakin.edu.au
30th : Digi Pix – School Holiday workshops, Wodonga TAFE, 02 6055 6000, bcsi@wodongatafe.edu.au
30th – 31st : Keeper for a Day, Healesville Sanctuary, www.zoo.org.au/Learning/Programs/Student_Conferences/Careers

APRIL EVENTS

7th – 9th : Folio Preparation Program in Graphic Design, RMIT, www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au
7th – 9th : Drawing Out Conference, RMIT, www.drawingout.com.au/registration
7th - 8th : Keeper for a Day, Healesville Sanctuary, www.zoo.org.au/Learning/Programs/Student_Conferences/Careers
8th : Art and Design Discovery Day, Swinburne Uni, Prahran and Wantirna Campuses, www.swinburne.edu.au
Careers at the Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, www.zoo.org.au
9th : Career Information Session, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, www.vifm.org
9th : Talk and Tour, La Trobe University, Bundoora Campus, www.latrobe.edu.au/study/events/schools
9th : Access All Areas, Uni of Melbourne, Parkville Campus Vic, www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events
19th : Plain English Speaking Awards, application forms due, www.vcaa.edu.au/excellenceawards/
Meet Melbourne, Uni of Melbourne- Shepparton (21), Albury/ Wodonga (22), Glen Waverley (27), Caroline Springs (28) www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events
23rd – 25th : The Age VCE and Careers Expo, Caulfield Racecourse Vic, 03 9596 8881, www.vceandcareers.com.au

CONTACT DETAILS

Sue Bell- Post School Options Coordinator.
Telephone: 02 60 437500
Email: bes@wssc.vic.edu.au

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LEADERSHIP REPORT

19 Apr 2010 23:12:45 GMT +1100

Athletics Carnival

The Athletics Carnival on Tuesday was a wonderful success with much excitement and fun. The events were undertaken in a true spirit of competition with our students trying their best to ensure points were gained for their House. This year Bogong were the winners but really everyone was part of a successful event that reflects well on all students who participated. Thanks to everyone who assisted on the day, the judges and marshals who ensured that everything ran smoothly. Special thanks to the Health & PE staff and to Di Larkin in particular for perfect planning up to and including the superb weather on the day. WSSC is indeed fortunate to have Di Larkin as the event planner and coordinator; a job well done and handled with aplomb.

Water Bore

You may have seen an article in the Border mail last week about the school’s water bore. After three weeks of drilling, water was found at a depth of 132 meters at a rate of six litres per second. The bore is essential to having a first class amenity in the oval for our school and the community to use. When the changing sheds are completed soon they will complement each other by enabling WSSC to say that our students have the finest such facility in all of Albury Wodonga, probably in regional Victoria.

End of Term

The first term of the school year always brings excitement as the students meet new teachers, new subjects and make new friends. It is also a time of settling in and preparing for a full year’s study. By now this is a process well and truly underway and the holidays will provide a pleasant break to refresh everyone after an industrious term’s work. The recent GPAs provide a foundation to assess the commitments required for the term ahead. I trust that all students, their families and staff have time to relax, enjoy the beautiful autumn weather, a great holiday and look forward to a fulfilling term two starting Monday 12th April.

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Sports News

19 Apr 2010 23:25:30 GMT +1100

Eastern-Zone Swimming – Tuesday 16th March

The Zone Swimming was held at the Albury Pool. Congratulations to Kylie Whitehead on winning the 16 Years Age-Group Championship. The college was represented by Megan Howard in the 20 Yrs 200m Freestyle – 1st, 16 Yrs 50m Breaststroke – 3rd, Freestyle – 3rd, Backstroke – 1st and Butterfly – 2nd. Kylie Whitehead competed in the 20 Yrs 100m Breaststroke – 2nd and also the 16 Yrs 50m Breaststroke – 1st, Freestyle – 2nd, Backstroke – 3rd and Butterfly – 1st. Petra Haarmann competed in the 20 Yrs 50m Freestyle – 6th, Breaststroke – 6th and Backstroke – 6th. Chantelle Brown, Carly Sibbald, Megan Howard and Kylie Whitehead competed in the 16 Yrs Freestyle – 1st and Medley Relays – 2nd. The winning students will qualify for the VSSSA State finals in Melbourne on Thursday 15 April in Term 2. Thank you to Ms Roos for supervising and time-keeping throughout the carnival.

House Athletics Carnival – Tuesday 23rd March

The College Athletics Carnival was held at the Pearce Street Complex in conditions that were near perfect for healthy competition. Thank you to the staff who officiated each of the events and to those students who embraced the day and happily competed for their respective Houses. Well done to the House Captains for their spirit and enthusiasm in generating support from their teams. Congratulations to BOGONG (Green) – 2551.5 for taking out the title narrowly defeating INDIGO (Blue) – 2342, FRASER (Yellow) – 1667.5 and PATTERSON (Red) 1159. A technical error occurred with combining data between the 2 computers at the end of the carnival. Unfortunately, the total team points did not combine. I wish to apologize to Indigo House as they were initially awarded the Championship plaque. A formal school presentation will be held next term. Congratulations to the students who took the time to dress up for the prestigious Fashions on the Field. The winner was Loretta O’Leary (i-loretta) dressed as a Bogong Ipod playing ‘We are the Champions’. The team winners were the ‘Potter Parade’ – Caitlin Lutton, Elizabeth Wighton and Zoe Clarke.

Age-Group Champions:

16 Years

Kyle Vaivads (Bogong)
Jessica Fisher-Curnow (Bogong)

17 Years

Lee Dale (Bogong)
Mary Toney (Indigo)

20 Years

Ben Boyd (Bogong)
Sophie Wilkinson (Bogong)

Field Champions:

16 Years

Brett Larner (Fraser)
Zoey Gow (Indigo)

17 Years

Lee Dale (Bogong)
Kim Gentile (Bogong)

20 Years

Sam Newley (Bogong)
Caitlin Lutton (Fraser)

Track Champions:

16 Years

Kyle Vaivads (Bogong)
Jessica Fisher-Curnow (Bogong)

17 Years

Scott McLean (Bogong)
Mary Toney (Indigo)

20 Years

Ben Boyd (Bogong)
Emily Bannan (Fraser)/ Madison Davis (Indigo)

Record- Breakers:

Ben Boyd 20 Years 200m – 23.26sec, Previous Record – J. Kaponay – 1992 (23.91)
Ben Boyd 20 Years 400m – 52.67sec, Previous Record -D. Steinhauser – 1998(53.89)

WSSC Gift:

The six winning male and female 100m competitors competed in a 100m Handicap Event based on their times. Ben Boyd was off scratch, Tom Sharp (3.10m), Lee Dale (6.0m), Kylie Whitehead (17.30m), Sophie Wilkinson (16.0m) and Mary Toney (18.6m). The event proved to have the closest possible finish with a blanket finish with all six competitors. The Judges went to a video replay and the photo finish to determine the winner as Ben Boyd. The NEDSSSA Interschool Athletics will be held at Alexandra Park, Albury in Term 2 on Wednesday 28th April.

Pierre de Coubertin Award

Students who wish to nominate for this prestigious award need to meet the following criteria.

Be enrolled in Years 10, 11 or 12 and not have received the Award on a previous occasion
Have participated actively in the school physical education program with a consistently positive attitude
Demonstrate the attributes consistent with the fundamental aims of the Olympic movement
The student must have represented the college in at least ONE sport in the current Olympic program and have participated in at least two other sports at the college.

Nominations MUST be received at the college by Friday 7th May

Students can nominate with Miss Larkin or visit the website for more information: http://corporate.olympics.com.au/vic

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WSSC News

27 Apr 2010 06:11:56 GMT +1100

Debutante Ball

The first Debutante Ball will be held on Friday 18th June and the second ball will be held on Friday 10th September. Students can collect an information form from the office. The payment of $200.00 per debutante can be made at the office from Tuesday 27th April (payments prior to this date will not be accepted to give all students a chance to be informed about the ball). The Coordinator of the Debutante Ball is Annette Walton if you have queries please phone her on 0417 166 824.

Music Performances

Congratulations to Music Group Performance students who performed at the Leisure Centre on the evening of Friday 17th April. These students supported the Wodonga Council FREEZA Initiative to launch its Youth Bus. Comments from the audience were very positive and we are very pleased that our students took on the challenge. Many of these students performed publically for the first time and really enjoyed the experience. Well Done! Bradley Ball, Mitch Bellette, Daniel Bollen, Sam Bulowski, Kara Daly, Zac Degen, Victoria Harris, Max Hyland, Paul Erik Kovacs, Simon McClure, Victoria Menz, Indigo Walton-Guerin.

Week 4 of This Term for Year 10 Students

During Week 4 of this Term Year 10 students will be either attending the Year 10 Sydney Camp, Work Experience or regular school classes. Year 10 classes will be operating as normal during this week and all students who have not elected to attend either the Camp or Work Experience are expected in class. This week does count in your attendance figures and non-attendance at school will have a huge impact on your 80% attendance requirement for passing subjects.

Sydney Camp Information

The bus will depart on Tuesday 4th May and return on Friday 7th May. The total payment $385.00 (for those who have paid a $50.00 deposit $335.00 remains), this is due immediately. Consent and medical forms have been mailed out and should be returned as soon as possible.

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Work Experience

27 Apr 2010 06:14:07 GMT +1100

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PARENTS:

Work Experience will occur from Monday 3rd May to Friday 7th May incl. Students not attending Work Experience or going on Sydney Camp are expected to attend school. Many students still need to have their form signed from the Employer and RETURNED to me. This is vital to meet all Education Department requirements. Students who are late in requesting a placement or have not returned forms on time will be directed to Work Experience in September. Students going on Sydney Camp are encouraged to apply for Work Experience in September. For Work Experience in September, VET students in Allied Health, Children’s Services and Hospitality will have priority for their placements in Aged Care, Child Care and Hospitality. This is a requirement of their course. September Work Experience will be from September 13th to 17th, the last week of Term 3.

Should you have any concerns please contact direct on
6056 5715.

Jim Morris
Structured Workplace Coordinator

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Sports Report

27 Apr 2010 06:19:34 GMT +1100

VSSSA State Swimming – Thursday 15th April

Congratulations to Kylie Whitehead on winning a Bronze Medal in two events: 16 Years 50m Butterfly – 32.12sec and 16 Years 50m Breaststroke – 39.43 sec. The college was represented by the 16 Years Medley Girls Relay team – Jessica Fisher-Curnow, Chantelle Brown, Carly Sibbald and Kylie Whitehead. The team were 8th overall in the State. Well Done.

NEDSSSA Senior Football – Tuesday 20th April

The first game on the college oval that took place saw our Senior Boy’s team face off against Wangaratta HS. It was a tough first half which saw the teams tied at 18 a piece at half time thanks to some poor kicking by the boys. However, the second half saw a different story with our boys proving too strong with Cayne Wilhelm dominating in the forward line. The boys added an amazing 6 goals 5 to their tally to come away with the win 59-24. In the second game the boys kicked off to a great start establishing a strong lead going into the break, up 11 goals 5 to 1 point. Some great work by Lee Dale and James Berto ensured the boys added to their lead taking out the game 128-1. Great effort all day boys and good luck at Eastern Zone later this term

Our Senior Girls came up against some tough opposition in their first game taking on Benalla College. It was a very tough first half and despite Kirsty Brewer and Sophie Wilkinson dominating in the mid-field, the girls went into the first break only leading by 4 points. Benalla came out from the break proving the classier outfit keeping our girls goalless to eventually win by 1 point in a nail biter; 16-15. Emily Passalick’s goal in the first minute of the first half was a highlight! The girl’s second game saw them taking on the polished Wangaratta HS outfit. Wangaratta absolutely dominated play in the first half scoring 5 goals 3 leaving our girls scoreless. Michaela Dunphy stepped up in the second half providing much needed stoppages in the backline. But even after tactical efforts by coaches’ Ryan Thomas and Jackson Larkin, Wangaratta still proved too classy scoring 3 goals 5 against a flooded backline to take out the game 57-0. Even though we were winless for the day, the girls put in an awesome effort all day! Thanks to Ryan and Jackson for coaching. Thank you to Mr Moylan and Mikaela for convening the day.

Boys Team:

C. Barter
L. Baude
J. Berry
J. Berto
Z. Collins
L. Dale
N. Frescura
J. Greenwood
B. Griffiths
B. Knights
J. Larkin
B. Lefoe
R. Lempa
J. Madden
S. McLean
M. McWilliams
A. Miller
C. O’Leary
B. Peirce
B. Strauss
C. Sutter
C. Wilhelm
S. Williams
M. Williams

Girls Team:

J. Brewer
K. Brewer
A. Burns
S. Bushnell
M. Davis
M. Dunphy
K. Gordes
Z. Gow
A. Hibberson
A. Jarrott
B. LeCornu
I. Llewelyn
J. McLennan
E. Packer
E. Passalick
W. Passalick
A. Price
C. Sibbald
K. Taylor
R. Taylor
K. Whitehead
S. Wilkinson

VSSSA State Lawn Bowls – Thursday 22nd April

Kyle Beazley, Kylie Whitehead and Josh Rudd will represent the college in the State Lawn Bowls finals in Melbourne next week. Good Luck to our team.

Eastern-Zone Senior Girls Tennis – Friday 23rd April

The team of Madison Davis, Margaret Pridmore, Karlee Robin and Jenna Morris will represent the college in Seymour.

NEDSSSA Athletics – Wednesday 28th April

Students who were placed first or second qualify for the NEDSSSA Athletics to be held at Alexandra Park, Albury. Please collect a consent form from Mikaela or Miss Larkin. Check your college emails for team and event details.

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Careers Report

27 Apr 2010 06:25:03 GMT +1100

Focus on careers in Science and Math

Do you enjoy Math and Science subjects at school? Have you considered pursuing a career in these areas? You may like to explore careers in Mathematics, Sciences (earth, computer, life, astrophysics and physical) and engineering.

Mathematics

If you are a logical and analytical person who enjoys solving problems with numbers, you may like to explore a career in Math and Statistics. Go to the following websites to find out more-

Engineering

If you are practical, like to know how things work and enjoy analysing and solving problems, you should explore careers in Engineering. Check out the following sites:

Science

There are several broad disciplines in Science. Physical science is for people who like to ask questions about why things are the way they are in the world around us. School subjects include Chemistry and Physics. Computer science is for people who like to understand how computers work and to learn how develop new programs and systems. Life sciences is for people who like to ask questions and think about living things and covers areas such as Medicine, biology and ecology. Astrophysics is for people who are fascinated with the universe, stars and space exploration. Earth science is for people who are interested in soil, rocks, weather and the natural environment. For more information about science careers, browse through the following links.

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

Are you an international student? If you are thinking of applying for an Information Technology course at Monash Uni, you may be eligible to apply for the International Merit Scholarship, which is worth $15000. You need to apply for the scholarship through VTAC. Students who meet the course entry requirements, scholarship eligibility and selection criteria are automatically assessed. The value of the scholarship is A$3000 or A$5000 per annum for the duration of the degree. For more information, go to www.infotech.monash.edu.au/scholarships/

Interested in health sciences? La Trobe University Bendigo Campus has just completed their new $700 000 anatomy laboratory. It has world-class dissection, storage and teaching areas. Regional students will particularly benefit, as they won’t have to travel to Melbourne anymore to complete anatomy studies in courses such as podiatry, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The LaTrobe Melbourne campus has now put online a virtual tour of their campus. To take part in the tour, go to www.latrobe.edu.au/virtualtour

Advertising or Public Relations Careers Days.

RMIT is offering a full day of workshops activities to any student interested in advertising or public relations as a career. The cost is $55 for each workshop including a light lunch. When – Saturday 21st August from 10.00 am until 3.30pm. To register go to www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au

Marine Careers Discovery Day- Queenscliff

This is a full day of activities about marine careers on Friday 2nd July form 9.30am – 3.30pm. Cost is $35, including material, morning tea and lunch. See Sue Bell for further detail.

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

VTAC Parent Briefing
This organisation administers the application for your students in their tertiary selection process. They are a little reluctant to offer this briefing again because of disappointing numbers last year. At this stage VTAC have scheduled a briefing on Tuesday 8th. June from 7.00pm – 8.30pm at our PAC. Please enter this date in your diaries.

Wollongong University visit
This university will be visiting our area on Thursday 22nd July. They are prepared to offer an evening session to enable parents to attend. Are you interested in attending? Could you please contact me at the college to confirm your interest prior to the final booking date of Monday 17th May.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation
Scholarship Program. These scholarships are available for tertiary studies commencing in 2011 to the value of $15,000 per year. They are being offered to rural and regional Victorian students. For further detail email to dhatherell.msrf.org.au or see Sue Bell.

UNSW Engineering Rural Scholarship Program
A large number of scholarships are on offer with this university for studying engineering with the University of New South Wales. For more details see Sue Bell or email to scholarships@eng.unsw.edu.au

APRIL EVENTS

23rd – 25th: The Age VCE and Careers Expo, Caulfield Racecourse Vic, 03 9596 8881, www.vceandcareers.com.au

MAY EVENTS

At Monash Seminar Series- Education, Sport & Outdoor Rec (4th), Arts (Humanities), Drama & Theatre Studies (5th), Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (11th), Architecture (12th), Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy (17th), Business & Economics (19th), Engineering (20th), Science (25th), www.monash.edu.au/atmonash
VET For a Day Program, Healesville Sanctuary, 4th, 5th, 18th, 19th www.zoo.org.au/Learning/Programs/Student_Conferences/Careers
20th: Extreme Science Experience, RMIT, www.rmit.edu.au/she/events
21st – 22nd: The National Careers and Employment Expo, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, www.eocexpo.com.au
23rd: Careers in Sports Medicine and Science Seminar, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, Vic, 03 9674 8707, www.vic.sma.org.au

CONTACT DETAILS
Sue Bell- Post School Options Coordinator.
Telephone: 02 60 437500
Email: bes@wssc.vic.edu.au

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Peppers Restaurant

02 May 2010 02:23:23 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College is operating a Training Restaurant for Year 11 and 12 Hospitality students.

The Restaurant will operate evenings on the following dates:

Tuesday 4th May
Tuesday 20th July
Tuesday 18th May
Tuesday 17th August

Bookings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm
To secure your booking a $15 deposit pp (non refundable) is payable at the office at the time of booking. Phone during school hours 60437500

Peppers Menu

Taste Tempters

Main Fare

Soup de Jour $6.00
Saltimbocca Style Quail On Arancini $9.00
Garlic Prawns with Rice Pilaf $9.00
Twice Baked Gruyere Cheese Soufflé $7.00

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni $15.00
Eucalyptus Smoked Chicken Breast $15.00
Grilled Eye Fillet Medallions with Milawa White $16.00
Roti de Jour (Roast of the Day) $15.00
Duck Breast with Rutherglen Muscat Jus $17.00
Children?s Menu available @ $12.00

Sweet Endings

Wild Berry Crepes $7.00
Flourless Mocha Cake $6.00
Sticky Date Pudding $6.00
Citrus Crème Brulee with Almond Tuiles $7.00

Beverages

Mocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, tea and espresso coffee available for purchase. B.Y.O Alcohol.

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NOTICE FOR PARENTS

02 May 2010 02:23:23 GMT +1100

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work Experience will occur from Monday 3rd May to Friday 7th May incl.
Students not attending Work Experience or going on Sydney Camp are expected to attend school.
Many students still need to have their form signed from the Employer and RETURNED to me. This is vital to meet all Education Department requirements.
Students who are late in requesting a placement or have not returned forms on time will be directed to Work Experience in September.
Students going on Sydney Camp are encouraged to apply for Work Experience in September.
For Work Experience in September, VET students in Allied Health, Children’s Services and Hospitality will have priority for their placements in Aged Care, Child Care and Hospitality. This is a requirement of their course.
September Work Experience will be from September 13th to 17th, the last week of Term 3.

Should you have any concerns please contact direct on
6056 5715.

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Leadership Report

02 May 2010 02:23:23 GMT +1100

Sydney Camp

The bus will depart at 5.45am on Tuesday 4th May and return on Friday 7th May at 9.45pm. Please ensure you are at the Woodland Street entrance to the College by 5.30am, so that the bus can be packed ready for departure.

Debutante Ball

The Coordinator of the Debutante Ball is Annette Walton if you have queries please phone her on 0417 166 824.

Friday 18th June

Rehearsals for the first Debutante Ball begin this Sunday. We have a number of places available if students still wish to sign up. The deadline for payment for the 18th June Deb is Friday 7th May, it would be advisable for students to attend the first rehearsal if they are intending to pay their $200.00 deposit next week.

Friday 10th September
There are no places available for the second Deb. If you wish to go on a waiting list please see the Administrative staff in the front office.

Week 4 of This Term for Year 10 Students

During Week 4 of this Term Year 10 students will be either attending the Year 10 Sydney Camp, Work Experience or regular school classes. Year 10 classes will be operating as normal during this week and all students who have not elected to attend either the Camp or Work Experience are
expected in class. This week does count in your attendance figures and non-attendance at school will have a huge impact on your 80% attendance requirement for passing subjects.

Student Photos

We are waiting for the student photos and ID cards to arrive. Once they have been received they will be distributed to students at Pathways Groups. This should occur in the next two weeks.

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Sports Report

02 May 2010 02:23:23 GMT +1100

VSSSA State Lawn Bowls – Thursday 22nd April

Congratulations to Kyle Beazley, Kylie Whitehead and Joshua Rudd on representing the college with distinction in the State Finals. There were 8 teams playing at the Melbourne Bowls Club. The team played Melbourne High School in the first round and led 9-8 at the start of the final end. Melbourne set up a 3 shot lead with the final bowl to be delivered by our skip Josh. The pressure was certainly on but Josh was up to it and he found the kitty brilliantly to take the end ensuring a 10-8 victory. The next match was against Parkdale Secondary College who had lost to Bellarine. Again, our team bowled well to take out this match 11-8. The final pool match against Bellarine was very close throughout. A win would guarantee a semi-final spot. After 7 ends we trailed 3-5. The team rallied and played to their ability taking out the final ends 5, 2 and 5 shots up. The score of 15-5 ensured that we would play Pembroke Secondary College in the cross-over semi-final.

The semi-final was contested over 10 ends with no time limit. Pembroke were a very good combination and led 5-0 after two ends. Our team never doubted their ability over 10 ends and slowly worked their way into the match trailing 5-7 after 7 ends. Pembroke added two shots on the 8th end and now led 9-5. The task had suddenly become more challenging. The 9th end saw Pembroke try and kill the end and they pushed the kitty into the ditch. Our team were able to bowl close to the ditch and a Josh Rudd bowl hung perilously close to the edge to hold shot. We were able to secure two valuable shots up taking the match into the final end trailing 7-9. The final end was a breathtaking affair. Kylie as lead continued her consistent bowling setting up shots. Kyle was able to find his form and together we were holding 3 shots. Pembroke?s skip was again cool under pressure and managed to kill the end with his bowl. We were so close to snatching victory. However, the 10th end had to be re-played and the tension mounted further. Pembroke were holding one shot with only Josh Rudd?s two bowls to come. The odds were against him but true to his fighting spirit he delivered two awesome bowls to now hold 2 shots. Pembroke had one last chance to take the end or at the very least reduce the loss to one shot. The pressure was too much and the final end was ours by two shots leaving the match at 10-all after the 10 ends. The match went into sudden-death and we were too strong on the final end taking it out by 3 shots. A place in the final was ours against Bacchus Marsh who had defeated Melbourne High School in their semi-final.

The first end of the final saw us holding 3 shots but Bacchus Marsh killed this end when in trouble. This was the closest we got to Bacchus Marsh who proved superior and too consistent taking out the final. What an amazing effort from the team that had to travel the greatest distance just to participate. We are rightly very proud of their achievement to be awarded School Sport Victoria Runners-up. Thank you to Ann and Jim Whitehead for driving down the highway to support the team.

Eastern-Zone Senior Girls Tennis – Friday 23rd April

The team of Madison Davis, Margaret Pridmore, Karlee Robin and Jenna Morris represented the college in Seymour. Thank you to Mrs King for driving the girls to the competition. The team played Shepparton HS in the final taking it out 4 sets to 2 sets. The team will now advance to the School Sport Victoria State Finals on Monday 17 May in Melbourne.

Eastern-Zone Softball – Tuesday 27th April

The Girls Softball team played Shepparton High School in the Eastern-Zone Country finals held in Wangaratta. The team was well supported by Michele Fulford and our very own „bat-girl? Johanna Foster. The team batted first and put 3 runs on in the first innings courtesy of a home run from Elissa Fulford and runs from Caitlin Quinn and Caitlin Brown. In the field we started with Elissa Fulford as pitcher and she was on fire not conceding any runs to Sheppar-ton. In our second innings the Shepparton fielding was solid and kept us to only one run again from Caitlin Quinn. The match was still close after 3 innings at 4-0 in our favour. In the 4th, 5th and 6th innings our batting line-up got it together with every member of the team managing to get on base at some point and scoring runs for the team. Elissa Fulford cracked a solid hit through the infield to score her second home run of the match. Carly Sibbald played well at third base and threw a runner out at home and another out at first. Desarae Sampson was reliable at second base also securing a few outs. All in all, the team was terrific with their spirit, enthusiasm and commitment to the task. They were well led by Captain Loretta O?Leary. Team: C. Quinn, M. Toney, L. O?Leary, E. Fulford, C. Brown, D. Sampson, Z. Gow, C. Sibbald, K. Taylor, G. Fyfield and S. Bushnell. The girls will now contest the School Sport Victoria State Finals in Melbourne on Tuesday 18 May.

Di Larkin
Sport Coordinator

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Careers Report

02 May 2010 02:23:23 GMT +1100

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

Interested in Adelaide University?
The institution has just released guaranteed ATARs for their 2011 intake. This initiative is called „Adelaide Approved? and applies to students applying for a commonwealth supported place. The new ATAR cut offs are as follows; Engineering programs- 80, Humanities and Social Sciences programs - 70; and Science programs - 75. To be guaranteed entry into any of these programs, you just have to meet the listed ATAR (including any bonus points) and course prerequisites. Some programs such as Medicine are not eligible. For more information, go to www.whatsyourpreference.com

Studying health sciences in the future?
The University of Tasmania have just completed stage 1 of their new UTAS Medical Science Precinct in Hobart. The facility is the new base for the Menzies Research Institute and the Faculty of Health Science?s School of Medicine, with the co-location of the medical research and education facilities enabling the highest levels of collaboration between health professionals. For more information, go to www.utas.edu.au

Would you like to combine travel and study after school?
You should check out the Global Futures Program at Macquarie University. The University and Australian Volunteers International jointly manage this program. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to social change, but volunteering in countries such as Peru, Vietnam, Borneo and Papua New Guinea. Participation grants are available to interested students. For more information, go to www.international.mq.edu.au/volunteer/abroad

How you can study Engineering at the University of Melbourne:
Students undertake a three-year undergraduate degree in either Commerce, Biomedicine, Environments or Science with a major or breadth in Engineering. Students then complete a two year Masters of Engineering. “This is in line with international best practice and al-lows graduates to work in twelve of the world?s leading economies, including the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, United States and Canada”. For more information, go to www.eng.unimelb.edu.au

Are you a female who would like to pursue a trade in Plumbing?
Holmesglen will be running a pre vocational program in plumbing just for girls. You will be matched with an industry mentor and will be given support to complete the program. The program starts in July at the Chadstone Campus. You must be at least 16 years old. For more information, contact Jane Clancy at jane@bicciab.org 0411 843 817

UPCOMING COLLEGE NEWS
VTAC Guides – 2010:
Students in Year 12 who wish to order a VTAC Guide through the school must pay $15.00 to the General Office by 10th. May Guides from other states e.g. NSW, will be available for loan from Sue Bell when they become available.

Successful Applicants for the Defence Force Trade Scholarships
Cameron Hess ( Year 11) and Dale Lumsden (Year 12) have both been awarded these scholarships for their studies in 2010 – CONGRATULATIONS.

GAP YEAR INFORMATION
Early round applications to Lattitude Global Volunteering are due by 14 May. Please go to www.lattitude.org.au for application forms.

UPCOMING STATE EVENTS

JMC Academy Open Day:
Are you interested in studying Film and Television, Digital Media or Music? You should consider attending the JMC Academy Open Day on 8 May at their Melbourne Campus, 171 Bank St, South Melbourne. You can attend a session at either 11am or 2pm. You must register at www.jmcacademy.edu.au or you can phone 03 6969 4117

MAY EVENTS

At Monash Seminar Series
Education, Sport & Outdoor Rec (4), Arts (Humanities), Drama & Theatre Studies (5), Pharmacy & Pharma-ceutical Sciences (11), Architecture (12), Physiotherapy & Occupa-tional Therapy (17), Business & Economics (19), Engineering (20), Science (25), www.monash.edu.au/atmonash

VET For a Day Program
Healesville Sanctuary, 4, 5, 18, 19. www.zoo.org.au/Learning/Programs/Student_Conferences/Careers

‘Focus on Melbourne’
Uni of Melbourne- Engineering (4), Com-merce (13), Biomedicine (19), VCAM (25), www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events

20th Extreme Science Experience
RMIT, www.rmit.edu.au/she/events

21st – 22nd: The National Careers and Employment Expo
Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, www.eocexpo.com.au

23rd Careers in Sports Medicine and Science Seminar
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, Vic, 03 9674 8707, www.vic.sma.org.au

JUNE EVENTS
Experience Monash
Information Technology (1), Law (2), Health Sciences & Social Work (3), Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedics (9), Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition, Dietetics, Radiography (16), Psychology & Behavioural Neuroscience (22), Design, Fine Art & Multimedia (23), www.monash.edu/au/study/events/atmonash

‘Focus on Melbourne’
Uni of Melbourne- Law (8), Environments (10), Arts (16) and Science (22), www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events

2nd - 3rd: VET For a Day Program
Healesville Sanctuary, www.zoo.org.au/Learning/Programs/Student_Conferences/Careers

14 June – 23 July: VCE Biology Unit 4 Lab
La Trobe Uni, Albury-Wodonga Campus, r.bahrij@latrobe.edu.au

16th – 25th, Experience PE VCE Enhancement Program
RMIT, www.rmit.edu.au/she/events

16th & 17th: Uni Student for a Day
Monash University, Berwick Cam-pus, www.monash.edu.au/events

18th: Experience LaTrobe
Albury-Wodonga Campus, www.latrobe.edu.au/study

22nd: Parent Information Seminar
Monash Uni, Peninsula Campus, www.monash.edu.au/events

22nd – 23rd: CSU MyDay Creative Visual and Performing Arts
Wagga Wagga Campus, Charles Sturt Uni, infoevents@csu.edu.au or 02 6338 6010

28th – 1st July: Visual Arts Folio Workshops
La Trobe Uni, Bendigo Campus, www.latrobe.edu.au/study

29th: Experience Health and Medical Sciences Day
RMIT, www.rmit.edu.au/she/experience

29th: Discover Deakin- Deakin University
www.deakin.edu.au
29th & 30th: Test Drive Journalism & Test Drive Publicity
Promotion & PR (Berwick Campus), Monash Uni, www.monash.edu.au/events

30th and 1st July: Experience Electrical & Computer Engineering
RMIT, www.rmit.edu.au/she/experience

30th: University Experience
Nursing & Para medicine, Australian Catholic Uni, Ballarat Campus, www.acu.edu.au/universityexperience

CONTACT DETAILS
Sue Bell- Post School Options Coordinator.
Telephone: 02 60 437500
Email: bes@wssc.vic.edu.au

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Sports Report

16 May 2010 23:23:07 GMT +1100

Eastern-Zone Baseball – Tuesday 27th April

Game 1 - 10-3 loss

Fielding first against Wanganui Park the boys started slowly allowing 7 runs in. Some fielding errors and wayward pitching allowed our opposition easy runs. No runs scored for our first innings and another 3 in Wanganui’s second dig made it very hard to peg back the deficit. Three runs to Cayne Wilhelm, Ben Greer and Dylan Finlay put some credibility on the scoreboard, however, it wasn’t enough. Great game for first time catcher Cayne Wilhelm stopping some difficult pitches and not looking out of place.
Game 2 - After the earlier loss, Mansfield was always going to feel the wrath of the side. An 8 run first inning was enough to see off any challenge from the opposition. A great game played by Brett Lefoe as stand in pitcher. He secured the only double play of the day, special work ‘Foey’. A special mention to Lewis Quinn in this game as the soon to be relief pitcher broke his finger in a fielding incident. Thanks to Caitlin Brown for filling in for the boys in the last game and well done to all involved.

Nedsssa Athletics – Wednesday 28th April

Wodonga Senior SC were runners-up at the Nedsssa Interschool Athletics. Thank you to Mrs Scott – Computer, Miss Andreau – Team Management, Mikaela Merrilees – Timing Gates and all of the wonderful VET Sport and Recreation students who assisted with the operation of the carnival. The college is proud to announce the following Age-Group Champions: 20 Years Boys – Ben Boyd, 17 Years Girls – Jodi Elkington/ Mary Toney, 17 Years Boys – Brandon Ryan, 16 Years Girls – Kylie Whitehead. Zoey Gow broke the 15 Years Javelin record with a throw of 33.69m. Jodi Elkington broke 4 records in the AWD events 100, 200, Long Jump and Shot Putt. First and second place-getters qualify for the Eastern-Zone Athletics in Term 4. Congratulations to our awesome relay teams winning five of the six relay events.

First Place-getters:

Kym Gentile 17 Years Long Jump, Javelin and High Jump
Bradley Davison 15 Years Discus
Ben Griffiths 17 Years Javelin and Shot Putt
Ben Boyd 20 Years Javelin, 100m, 200m and 400m
Kylie Whitehead 16 Years 100m, 200m and 400m
Josh Young 16 Years 100m
Mary Toney 17 Years 100m, Triple Jump, 200m and 400m
Brandon Ryan 17 Years 100m and 400m
Brock Knights 17 Years Long Jump and High Jump
Zoey Gow 15 Years Discus and Javelin
Jessica Fisher-Curnow 16 Years 800m
Michael Williams 17 Years 800m and 1500m
Kelli Evans 16 Years High Jump and 1500m
Lee Dale 17 Years 200m
Callum Sutter 17 Years Triple Jump
Samantha Jones 17 Years Discus
Jodi Elkington 20 Years AWD 100m, 200m, Long Jump and Shot Putt

Eastern Zone Volleyball – Monday 3rd May

The Senior Girls started off the day strongly winning the first set against Rushworth 25-13. Rushworth then came out firing putting the pressure on the girls early and taking out the second set 18-25. The girls pulled it together in the final set due to some great leadership by Naomi Sammut and Cassie Parker and eventually took out the last set, 15-4. The next game was against some tough competition in Seymour THS which saw the girls down by a large margin in the first few minutes of the opening set. A time-out was called to re-compose the girls but they eventually lost the set 14-25. Seymour caught the girls off guard again breaking out to an early lead, but with some great encouragement from Jess Porter and some awesome plays by Emily Taylor and Chelsie Bolin, the girls got to within 6 points, but were eventually out-classed, 15-25. In the last game the team took on Bright with the girls playing great volleyball winning the first set 25-15. Bright put up a fight in the second set, taking it

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Careers Report

17 May 2010 00:07:16 GMT +1100

FOCUS ON WHERE YOU CAN STUDY AFTER SCHOOL

After school you can study at University, TAFE, an Adult Community Education Centre or a Private Provider, or at a combination of institutions (i.e., TAFE and Uni at the same time through an integrated program). You can also often choose between studying on campus, via distance or through a mixture of both. This is called flexible learning.

What type of institute you choose to study at will depend on your career aspirations.

Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and Adult Community Education (ACE): Compared to Uni, TAFE and ACE study is generally more hands on, classes are smaller, courses are cheaper and they prepare students for vocational careers across a wide range of industries. TAFE and ACE help prepare students for University by offering pathways into degrees and also in many cases credit, which can enable you to start at second year level at Uni for many courses. For more information about Victorian TAFE courses call 13 1823 or see www.tafe.vic.gov.au.

University provides students with professional qualifications. There are some careers you cannot work in without a Uni level qualification like a Doctor, Veterinarian Surgeon, Dentist or Physiotherapist. Compared to TAFE, there is usually more of an academic focus on theory, concepts and research. Many students study at TAFE either before or after undertaking Uni courses to give them practical and industry specific vocational skills.

Private Colleges usually specialise in certain areas and their qualifications are the same as you would receive from TAFE and University. Course fees are often higher and you can’t use HECS to defer your payment meaning you usually have to pay your fees upfront or as you study (many offer FEE-HELP). Private providers are often more flexible with start and finish times of courses, have small class sizes and often you don’t need an ATAR score for Diploma and Degree level qualifications. There are three private Universities and over 700 private providers.

Overseas: Yes! That’s right- you can head overseas to undertake your desired course. You can either apply for an overseas course straight away or you can start studying in Australia and complete some of your course overseas with the help of your Australian institution. Go to www.studyabroad.com and www.studyoverseas.com for more information.

Distance Education: Many Institutions offer courses via ‘distance education’. This means that for the majority or the whole of the course, you don’t need to attend classes on campus. Course materials are often posted to you and you receive support via the institutes website where you can be linked with your lecturers and other students studying your course. Open Learning Australia provides distance education courses from over 15 Universities. You don’t need an ATAR for these courses.

WHICH QUALIFICATION LEVEL WILL I NEED?

The qualification level you will need to achieve will depend on your career aspirations. The table below shows you what qualification levels there are at TAFE, ACE providers, Universities and Private Providers.

Vocational Education & Training (i.e., TAFE)	Higher Education (i.e., University)
	Doctoral Degree
	Masters Degree
	Graduate Diploma
	Graduate Certificate
	Bachelor Degree
Advanced Diploma	Associate Degree
Diploma
Cert IV
Cert III
Cert II
Cert I

To find out which level you should study at to achieve your career goals, go to www.aqf.edu.au/aqfqual.htm and click on the links

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

Applying for Medicine/ Surgery in 2011? Monash University have changed their interview process for the selection into their Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery program at their Clayton Campus. The traditional interview will now be replaced with a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), which will, most likely, consist of 8 sequential ‘stations’ plus 1 rest station. In each station the applicant will be interviewed by 1 interviewer for 8 minutes followed by 2 minutes for scoring/changeover (i.e. 10 minutes per station). Therefore, each ‘circuit’ of 9 stations will take 90 minutes to complete with each applicant will be assessed by 9 interviewers. For more information, contact medicineadmissions@med.monash.edu.au.

UPCOMING COLLEGE EVENTS

Charles Sturt University Allied Health Information Students in Years 10 -12 are welcome to attend this information session here at the college at 11.00am on the 12th. May. This session will enable students to gain a better understanding of the range of career opportunities in health

VCE Revision Program at La Trobe Wodonga. These series of lectures are made available to assist Year 12 students with their mid-year exams. The program starts on Sunday 30th. May covering Accounting, Chemistry, Psychology and Biology. Students should see Sue Bell or Rod Pritchard for financial assistance if required.

UPCOMING STATE EVENTS

Interested in health careers? The Health@Melbourne Expo on Friday 7 May offers students the opportunity to find out more about professional careers in health. Find out all you need to know about the University of Melbourne's new generation degrees: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPhysio). The Expo features 30 exhibitor booths and students and industry professionals will be on hand to give insights into degrees, go to www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au

JMC Academy Open Day: Are you interested in studying Film and Television, Digital Media or Music? You should consider attending the JMC Academy Open Day on 8 May at their Melbourne Campus, 171 Bank St, South Melbourne. You can attend a session at either 11am or 2pm. You must register at www.jmcacademy.edu.au or you can phone 03 6969 4117

Pivot Point 2 Day Introductory Course in Hair Design: Pivot Point are running two day programs on 8 and 9 July and 14 and 15 July at their Melbourne Campus. You will learn about careers in hairdressing, hands on styling, drying and long hair techniques, introduction to cutting, introduction to colour and client relations and people skills. Cost is $99. For more information go to www.pivot-point.com.au or call 03 9670 1200

MAY EVENTS

7: Health@Melbourne Expo, Uni of Melbourne, www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au
12 – 13: Apprenticeship Expo, Uni of Ballarat, SMB Campus, www.LearnToSucceed.com.au
13: Parents Information Evening, Apprenticeships Expo, Uni of Ballarat, SMB Campus, www.LearnToSucceed.com.au
20: Extreme Science Experience, RMIT, www.rmit.edu.au/she/events
21 – 22: The National Careers and Employment Expo, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, www.eocexpo.com.au
23: Careers in Sports Medicine and Science Seminar, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, Vic, 03 9674 8707, www.vic.sma.org.au

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Leadership Report

20 Jun 2010 23:08:22 GMT +1100

Student Attendance

Please note that the assessing body for VCE, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment
Authority (VCAA), stipulates that a minimum attendance of 80% is required in order for
students to be able to pass their individual Units. Where attendance is less than 80% students
may fail the subject.

Any authorised absences i.e. those with a medical certificate or parental note, are
considered as approved for the purpose of this calculation. Please check the attendance for
your student for each subject and if there are any concerns contact the class teacher or Year
Level Coordinator to discuss.

It is a legal requirement that all students must bring a signed note for any absences. We still
offer the service of email or phoning in your student absence, but this must be followed up
with a note.

Please ensure the students’ christian name and surname along with the date of the absence is
included on the note. This is very important to ensure the attendance records are correct. As
part of this process we are keen to engage the community and local businesses. We will be
circulating contact information for reporting student absentees, to them so that the college
can follow them up.

Leadership Team

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

The second EMA instalment application closes on Friday 6th August. The eligibility criteria must
be met as at Monday 12th July 2010 i.e. you must be:

an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit or
a Veteran Affairs Pensioner or
a foster parent
and
submit your application by the due date

Applications forms are available at the College Office.
Parent’s who applied in the first half year do not need to reapply.

Phil Lehmann
Bursar

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Sports Report

20 Jun 2010 23:11:45 GMT +1100

Nedsssa Netball – Tuesday 25th May

Well, what a day. They don’t call netball a winter sport for nothing! Considering the terrible conditions the girls had to endure, they did extremely well, playing in both cold and wet conditions. The day proved challenging in other ways as well, coming up against some very strong teams. The girls showed their determination and spirit, forcing each opposing team to work hard to earn a win. From very limited training opportunities, the girls worked well as a team and displayed some brilliant passages of play. Jess Fisher-Curnow sustained some heavy contacts, but remained composed and very strong in the circle, whilst Emma Packer shot some absolute gems from the edge of the circle. Brianna Lambert and Cassie Parker offered good positioning and worked well with our attacking goalers. Emily Clare Taylor displayed versatility, playing at both ends of the court, whilst Jess Porter contested everything in defence. You couldn’t doubt the tenacity of Naomi Sammut through the entire day and Teagan Bannister was a strong contender in defence. This team has terrific potential for next year, so keep working hard girls. Thanks to the girls for their commitment and excellent representation of our school. Thanks also to Tabitha Knoth for umpiring the Senior girls and Gayle Raff for her support of the team.

Team: T. Bannister, J. Fisher-Curnow, B. Lambert, E. Packer, C. Parker, J. Porter, N. Sammut, E. Taylor, Robyn O’Shannessy – Senior Coach

Nedsssa Cross-Country – Wednesday 2nd June

Our most dedicated students showed their devotion to the love of Cross-Country by postponing their exams and fronting up to Benalla for a beautiful day of intense calf-burning running! Kiah Mack, Maddison Kaindl, Isabelle Pattison and Kelsey Pitts were our first cabs off the rank, sussing out the tough competition in the 16 Year Girls 3000m event. After a gruelling battle around the lovely Benalla Lake Maddison was the first girl to cross the line with an awesome time of 11.31min! It was a close battle for 2nd and 3rd with Kiah just being pipped in the last 400m from the bridge to the finish line taking out third position. Isabelle ran a superb run to take out 5th place with Kelsey not far behind her taking out 6th. The 20 Year Girls 3000m saw Mary Toney all by herself in the race! But instead of racing by herself the brave girl decided to take on the 15 Year Boys, proving a real contender! She finished the race in a well fought out 11th place overall with a time of 13.25min, but 1st in her event.

Team: M. Toney, K. Mack, B. Boyd, M. Kaindl, K. Pitts, I Pattison.

NEDSSSA Year 10 Soccer - Thursday 10 June

Confronting blistering winds, the promise of impermeable fog and showing up to school on a day off, the Year 10 girls soccer team was a group of determined young women ready to battle anything that came upon them. Playing 10 to the Middle Years full line up (plus interchange), the girls team battled valiantly and secured a nil all draw. The injuries were high for our team, but the girls still battled on to their next game. In a game reminiscent of the recent German Victory over Australia, our girls lost their match 7-0. With a team of 9 battling the local soccer team and with continued injuries they never gave up. They fought them on the battle grounds and our girls never surrendered. Each and every player should be proud of the effort she put in.

Team: A. Deng, R. Flack, Z. Gow, A. Jarrot, I. Llewelyn, A. Paton, K. Pitts, C. Sibbald, R. Taylor, K. Whitehead, Maya Bar-Tor – Coach

Congratulations – Imogen Llewelyn – Year 10

Imogen has been selected to officiate in the National Schools Football Carnival to be held in Perth from July 24-30. This is a fantastic achievement and reward for effort for Imogen. Please help support Imogen with raising money to assist with funding for travel and uniform. She will be encouraging people to purchase a $2 raffle ticket to help with the fundraising.

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WSSC Scholarships for 2011

06 Oct 2010 06:08:34 GMT +1100

The College offers specialised areas of study that recognise and promote excellence in student achievement across academic and performance based areas.

In partnership with several community organisations, the College Council offers a number of scholarships to current and prospective students entering Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2010.

Application forms should be down loaded from the College website, completed and submitted to the College by Friday 29th
October 2010.

Selection Process:

Merit will form the basis of all scholarship awards. Merit will be determined by:

Current school reports and the completion of academic tests for short listed applicants for Academic General, Maths and Science scholarships
Current school reports and referee reports for Personal Achievement and Sport Scholarships and interviews for short listed candidates
Current school reports and referee reports for Music Scholarships and auditions for short listed candidates

Documents

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Melbourne Cup - Holiday

29 Oct 2010 05:43:39 GMT +1100

This year the College will be closed on Tuesday 2 November due to the Melbourne Public Holiday.

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Year 10 & 11 Exams

29 Oct 2010 05:45:07 GMT +1100

The Year 10 and 11 exams commence on Wednesday 10th November and will continue
through to Friday 19th November. Students should be revising their work for the
Semester and make sure that they talk to the teachers about any aspects of the subject of
which they are unsure. Old exams can be found on LMS as practice, I would encourage
all students to do this. At this time all students should be doing two or more hours per
night study and revision so that they are properly prepared for their exams and able to
demonstrate their true potential as students.

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Year 10 NEDSSSA Basketball

29 Oct 2010 05:47:52 GMT +1100

An early start saw the girls taking on their arch rivals, Middle
Years. After a slow start the girls got the ball rolling with 3
straight baskets from Jess Hynes and some beautiful
defensive efforts from Amber Jarrott and Kelli Evans. Caitlin
Calderwood proved to be a force to be reckoned with as
Middle Years were unable to match her pace, however, she
was unable to convert. The girls went into the half only 5
down. Unfortunately it was Middle Years that came out firing
after the break with 3 unanswered goals, leaving our girls
facing an 11 point deficit. Amber Jarrott got into the action
but it was Imogen Llewelyn’s 3-pointer that got the girls
cheering. However, it was too little too late with Middle Years
coming away with the win. The second game saw the girls
taking on a very well drilled Galen team. The girls tried a new
approach of let’s just go for 3-pointers. This proved not
an overly successful one, with Danni Griffiths being the only
one to score with a nice 2-pointer from inside the arch. The
last game saw us facing the eventual winners Wangaratta HS.
Again the same “tactics” was implemented with Carly Sibbald
putting her own twist on it, going for the over-the-headfacing-
the-other-way approach. However all this proved was
that Carly should lay off the Weetbix in the morning.
Although the girls didn’t win a game they had a fun day.
Team: C. Calderwood, J. Hynes, D. Grifftihs, K. Evans, C.
Sibbald, I. Llewelyn, K. Whitehead, A. Jarrott
The Year 10 boys put in 3 excellent performances to become
NEDSSSA champions. We played Wodonga Middle Years and
Benalla in our 2 group games and beat both convincingly to
set up a tantalising final against Wangaratta HS. Both teams
started off well with a tight opening 5 minutes. However, a
classy 10 minutes enabled our boys to take a commanding 15
point lead at half time. The team continued to play a tight
defence and scored with some first class play. All boys played
well however, the surprise packet was Andrew Cardwell who
looked like a seasoned pro in the paint although having not
played competitive basketball. The boys head off to Eastern
Zone finals on the 22nd of October. Good luck guys! Team:
D. Woods, J. Hickey, Z. Brega-Rezuk, C. Colonia, N. Sojic, A.
Cardwell, J. Hales, T. Sharp. Thanks to Trev Mclean for giving
up his day to ref every game for us. Thanks to Tom Sharp for
officiating a game and Jacob Hales and Jordan Hickey for
giving up half of their game to ref the girls exhilarating first
game. Thanks to Mr. Lamb for coaching the boys team and
Mikaela for coaching the girls.

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SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA ATHLETICS

29 Oct 2010 05:51:08 GMT +1100

Jodi Elkington who recently represented Australia at the
Commonwealth Games won 4 Gold Medals in the AWD
100m, 200m, Shot Put and Long Jump. Jodi then came 6th
with Amber Jarrott, Imogen Llewelyn and Mary Toney in the
17 Years Relay. Zoey Gow starred in the 15 Years Javelin winning
a Silver Medal. Ben Griffiths narrowly missed out on the
Bronze Medal in the 17 Years Shot Putt.Ben Boyd unfortunately,
pulled his hamstring and could not contest the 20 Years 200m and 400m.
Well done to the team on reaching the State Finals.

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Eastern-Zone Year 10 Boys Basketball

29 Oct 2010 05:52:05 GMT +1100

The Year 10 boys’ basketball team made the venture down to
Shepparton to contest the Eastern Zone Finals. The first game saw
them taking on a well drilled Wanganui Park SC. The boys were off
to a poor start and although they were very competitive, they
never quite recovered from Wanganui’s great start. The next game
was against a tough Broadford outfit. After a lack of scoring options
the boys went into the half time break with only 3 points on the
board, all from free throws. The boys stood up in the second half
with Carlos Colonia and Jacob Hales taking control. However,
Broadford were just too good and ran away with the win. Due to
state commitments Jordan Hickey and Tom Sharp sat the last two
games out which left an opening for someone to stand up, and
Danyl Woods was the man! Although never playing basketball
before Danyl proved a force to be reckoned with making foul shots,
fast breaks and three pointers. He pulled out a “Best on Ground”
performance in the last game against Corryong where he scored
over half our points! Andrew Cardwell and Novak Sojic were also
stand outs, dominating the defensive end and controlling the
boards.
Well done to all the boys, they all competed very hard and did the
college very proud. Thanks to Tim Lamb for coaching and driving
the bus and also to Mikaela Merrilees for her support.

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Year 12 Graduation

29 Oct 2010 05:54:38 GMT +1100

The Year 12 Formal Graduation will be held on Friday 19th
November 2010 at the Albury Entertainment Centre. This is an
invitation to include the student and his/her immediate family
(parents). Where a student has more than one immediate family an
opportunity will exist for other parents and their partner to be invited,
following consultation with Sue Bell (Graduation Organiser).
At this stage the invitation only extends to parents, however depending
on numbers further places may be purchased at a later date.
Tickets are on sale now and all families need to purchase their 3
tickets (including graduating student) online by Thursday 4th
November in order to secure a place. Follow the online
instructions at, http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=1242
Any unallocated tickets will be available for anyone who may wish
to purchase extra tickets from Friday 5th November. Should you
require any assistance with online booking please contact the
College office on 0260 437 500.

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Tax File number

29 Oct 2010 05:56:55 GMT +1100

If you are looking for casual work
over the summer vacation or starting university or TAFE in
2011 you will need a Tax File number. We can make it
quite easy for you, by providing the necessary identification.
Collect, complete and return the application form to
Jim Moylan, and he will process and post off to the
Australian Taxation Department towards the end of this
term.

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WSSC Principal Vacancy - 2010

05 Nov 2010 00:41:42 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College is built on the foundations of over 50 years of secondary education in the Wodonga district. These grand traditions are the basis of our grand future. We offer the greatest choice for secondary education in Wodonga and the ability to enable all students to choose their individually suited pathways for success. Our aim is to provide all students with the maximum opportunity for personal and academic growth in a supportive environment; one specially designed to advance students in their later secondary years.

Principal Vacancy Information

WSSC Strategic Plan 2008-2010
WSSC Annual Implementation Plan
Annual Report to the School Community
Minutes of the last two school council meetings being 30th August & 18th October 2010

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Student Scholarships 2010–11

23 Nov 2010 23:42:37 GMT +1100

Students in Years 4–12 are invited to apply online for student scholarships administered by the Department. The scholarships open on Monday 22 November 2010 and range in value from $250 to more than $2000. Scholarships are also offered to VCE students who intend to enter a teacher training course after completing their VCE. In addition, scholarships are available for student teachers completing their second year of a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood or Primary) or a Bachelor of Arts/Teaching (Primary). Applicants will be required to submit their 2010 end-of-year results, which must be verified by their principals. Many of the scholarships identify financial need as an eligibility criterion. Parents/ guardians receiving the Education Maintenance Allowance or students receiving the Youth Allowance meet this criterion. The Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund recently announced a tertiary and vocational education scholarship program to assist and encourage students directly affected by the 2009 fires to undertake further study.

Actions Required

Principals are encouraged to inform the school community about the student scholarships and relevant website.
Principals must verify applicants’ 2010 end-of-year results.
Students are invited to apply online at www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships

Critical Dates

Applications open on Monday 22 November 2010.
Students must lodge online applications by Monday 31 January 2011.
Principals must verify students’ 2010 end-of-year results by Monday 28 February 2011.
Additional Information
Further information on the student scholarships is attached and also available on the website at www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships.

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Principal Selection

22 Dec 2010 02:29:28 GMT +1100

As you may be aware, the Principal Selection Process for WSSC has commenced. At this point of time, the WSSC School Council has not been able to receive the Selection Panel Recommendation.

This will take place in February 2011.

Regards

John Williams

WSSC School Council President

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Make a difference!

10 Feb 2011 00:37:36 GMT +1100

ELECTION TO THE COLLEGE COUNCIL

Members of the College community are asked to consider standing for election to College Council. Council works with the Principal to set the direction for the College. Membership is open to parents and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) employees.

What is a College Council and what does it do?

All Government Colleges in Victoria have a College Council. They are legally formed bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a College within centrally provided guidelines. In doing this, a College Council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the College provides to its students.

Election Information

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House Swimming Carnival – 21st Feb

11 Feb 2011 01:43:30 GMT +1100

Bogong House won the Swimming Sports in 2010. It is time for the other House’s to take them on in the Swimming Carnival to be held at the Wodonga Outdoor Pool on Monday 21 February. The pool is open for entry from 3.00pm with the first event commencing at 3.45pm. The last event is scheduled for 7.30pm. Traditional Events include freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke and relays. Other activities include the Iron-Man and Iron-Woman, Fashions on the Field, Bombing Competition and the Team Song Competition. The VCAL students are conducting a BBQ and the music students have been invited to play some of their finest work. Cost of entry at the Pool Gate is $1.80.

The House Captains for 2011 are

Patterson (Nathan Wylie & Victoria Menz)
Bogong (Jess Fisher-Curnow & Jess Porter)
Fraser (Tamara Klink & Eric Kerr)
Indigo (Mary Toney & Daniel Whyte).

A House Meeting will be held on Friday 18 February to organize teams.

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Interschool Sport

11 Feb 2011 01:47:40 GMT +1100

UPPER HUME Sport 2011 – formerly known as NEDSSSA

Stay tuned for meetings. Teams entered will depend on staff availability, and numbers of students signing up and entries from other schools. Further Sport information can be found on Special Programs – Sport on LMS.

Year 11/12 Cricket – Friday 25 February
Upper Hume Lawn Bowls – Friday 25 February
Upper Hume Swimming – Tuesday 1 March
Hume Girls Cricket – Thursday 10 March
Upper Hume Tennis, Volleyball, Softball and Baseball – Thursday 24 March
Hume Swimming – Tuesday 22 March
School Athletics Carnival – Tuesday 5 April

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Welcome

14 Feb 2011 03:27:43 GMT +1100

Dear Parent/Guardian, I would like to welcome all students and staff returning to Wodonga Senior Secondary College in 2011. Whilst he majority of students were present for headstart week, I would also like to warmly welcome the many new students (and their families) who have transferred in from other schools, or newly arrived to the area over the holidays and enrolled at the College. In addition to our new Year 10 students joining us from the Middle Years College and the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School, we especially welcome those new to the College from other schools and the students who will study VET subjects throughout 2011, whilst completing their other studies in their home schools. Our enrolments have certainly been constant and strong leading up to the start of the school year.

Staff Transfers/Retirements/Leave

The following staff have moved on to various opportunities, some have transferred, others are travelling or on leave and a number have chosen to retire:

Shamsul Akan, Alice Andreu, Ben Baker, Michael Barnard, Maya Bar-tor, Sue Bell, Ute Beirbaumer, Mark Botten, Derek Bowey, Lisa Cochrane, Lyn Dixon, Shane Gray, Fiona Harris, Taylor Hartwig, Lorena Hayward, Nicky Hogan, Jenny Jarratt, Angie Kuzeff, Cynthia McFarland, Mikaela Merrilees, Jean Olley, Megan Sanders, George Steele and Laura Treptow.

We thank all of these people for their service at Wodonga Senior Secondary College and wish them well in their various endeavours.

I would like to warmly welcome new and returning staff members:

Mikal Bloom (Health & PE), Hayley Butterfield ( Koori Tutoring & Leadership), Sarah Greenwood (Year 10 Coordinator), Catherine Hude (Work Experience), Nicole Jasinowicz (English/Humanities), Amandaeep Kaur (Humanities), Tom Kowski (Computer Trainee), Mark McKenzie (Maths), Darren Miles (Chaplain), Paula Munro (ESL), Tracey Noia (English/Humanities), Emily Passalik (Sport & Rec Trainee), Karen Robinson (Integration Aide), Jacqui Salinger (Japanese), Avrinder Sharma (Maths/Science), Naomi Wattie (Food Technology) and Tyrone Wyatt (Specialist Technician)

I believe the Senior College has much to offer our students. Our curriculum offering is second to none; our choice of subjects is one of the widest on offer of any college in Victoria. The arts, humanities, sciences, and languages courses have been well catered to; our VET (Vocational Education and Training) and VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) programs are innovative and have already been acknowledged as one of the largest on offer in Victoria. We look forward to strong community links to maximise our opportunities for students. I believe the results we are achieving can be attributed to the engaging curriculum offered to students, combined with high expectations of staff and rigorous student follow-up. Despite these very good results, every year is a new group of students and we will aim to continue to improve all of these areas of the school this year and beyond.

As with 2011, we will be setting high standards and expectations for all of our students. Our clear focus will be providing the very best options for students in the Senior Years of schooling. It is our expectation that students of the school achieve outstanding performance in their VCE, VET or VCAL studies. It is our hope that every student will strive to do her or his best and the school will support all students to attain these goals. It is our wish that students will participate in a range of community service and extra-curricular activities and contribute to make the school environment vibrant, tolerant and a positive place for all.

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School News

14 Feb 2011 03:32:59 GMT +1100

Uniform

We assume that by now all students are aware of the uniform policy (which has been printed in the student diaries). We seek parent?s continued support in implementing this policy throughout the year. If any student needs support for uniform due to financial reasons they should see a Coordinator or Assistant Principal as soon as possible.

School Photos

Student photo envelopes have been distributed. School photos will be taken on Wednesday 16th February. School photos will be taken for all students throughout the day. Photos should be available approximately four weeks after the photos are taken.

Upcoming Swimming Sports

The House Swimming Carnival will be held at the Wodonga Olympic Pool on Wednesday 21st February from 3.30pm -7.30pm. Pool entry (for non members) will cost $1.80 and can be paid as students enter the gate. Parents are most welcome to come and support their child. There will be a
“Fashions on the Field” competition for the best dressed students. Light entertainment will be provided by music students.

Pam Oakes
Acting Principal

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VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

14 Feb 2011 03:59:18 GMT +1100

Interested in studying at a Victorian Tafe this year? Skills Victoria has introduced a new Youth Concession tuition fee for students who are under 25 years old and enrolled in a Diploma or an Advanced Diplomas. Course tuition fees will be a maximum of $100 for all eligible enrolments in that course category in 2011. To be eligible, you must meet all of the following criteria-enrol in a government subsidised place, be under 25 years of age on 1st January 2011 and be a holder of a vital concession card at the time of enrolment. For more information, contact the Tafe you would like to study at.

Interested in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)?

The Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) at Swinburne University has developed an online tool called „ICT Study Spectrum? for students and parents to help gain a better understanding of the variety of course and career areas that sit within ICT. You can access ICT Study Spectrum by visiting www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/schools/careers/

Passionate about journalism, digital media and communication?

Swinburne University have two new Tafe programs to assist students to be able to develop the skills to gain employment in these career areas - the Certificate IV and Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing at the Prahran and Lilydale campuses. Students can expect to find work in areas including communications, digital media and journalism. They could also find themselves writing for technical, medical, scientific and marketing industries. For more information, go to www.future.swinburne.edu.au

Get Real Experience School Holiday Programs- apply NOW:

If you are in years 10 – 12 and are passionate about Science, Engineering or Health, you have the opportunity to attend a „Get Real Experience School Holiday Program? at RMIT in your area of interest. You can register for any of the following- Environmental Science and Engineering (field work included), PE VCE Enhancement program, Medical Laboratory visits- behind the scenes tour, Experience Electrical and Computer Engineering, Experience Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Experience Computing and Information Technology, Experience Health and Medical Sciences and also Nuclear Medicine Lab Visits.

For event dates and to register for notifications regarding program updates, please visit www.rmit.edu.au/seh/experience.

Contact Clare Russell at 03 9925 3699, clare.russell@rmit.edu.au

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Careers Report

14 Feb 2011 04:04:56 GMT +1100

UPCOMING EVENTS

Youth Options Expo: Wodonga TAFE wishes to extend an invitation to you to attend the 2011 Youth Option Expo on Thursday 17th February at the new TAFESPACE building in Lawrence Street, Wodonga. You will have the opportunity to speak to trainers, prospective employers, job service agencies, traineeship and apprenticeship specialists and experts. The expo aims to provide vocational training and employment options and an understanding of what career and training pathways are available through Tafe. This will be a fun and relaxed evening for both young people and their parents. There will be live music and a sausage sizzle and plenty of information available, so drop in to the new TAFE Space building in Lawrence Street, any time between 4.00pm and 7.00pm on Thursday 17th February and check out YOUR options! www.wodongatafe.edu.au/youthexpo

Have a passion for cooking?

William Angliss Institute is a specialist centre for foods, tourism and hospitality in Melbourne. They will be running a 14 week Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) between 21st March – 24th June. If you are interested in the program, there is an information session being run on
7.00pm March, 10.00am at the campus. To register, contact Jane or Liezel on 03 9606 2389 or 03 9606 2301.

Australian Air Force Cadets

Looking for a challenge? Want to push yourself to the limits? Thought about flying an aircraft before you drive a car? Want to try gliding or abseiling? Enjoy teamwork? Consider yourself a future leader? Are considering a military career? Are you aged between 13 and 18 (at February 2011)? If you answered YES to ANY of these questions, then you can attend an information session for 412 Squadron on Sunday 13th February between 5.00pm – 6.30pm, Cnr Avalon St & Dalton Place, Albury Airport. For more information, contact FLTLT Danny Salmon on 0427 414 894, co.412sqn@aafc.org.au

FEBRUARY EVENTS

13th Australian Airforce Cadets Information Session, 412 Squadron, Salmon on 0427 414 894, co.412sqn@aafc.org.au
17th Youth Options Expo, Wodonga Tafe, 158 Lawrence St Wodonga, http://www.wodongatafe.edu.au/youthexpo

MARCH EVENTS

7th Information session for Certificate II in Hospitality Operationscourse, William Angliss Institute, call Jane or Liezel on 03 9606 2389 or 03 9606 2301.
11th Defence Technical Scholarships Close, see your Career Adviser.

COMPETITION

Term 1 SAFE-T1 Rap Competition: The Victorian Applied Learning Association and Work Safe Victoria are running a competition for students to compose a rap on the theme of workplace health and safety. The winning rap will be professionally filmed and there will be prizes for the other 9 best entries. For more information about the competition go to http://www.vala.asn.au/rap.htm The closing date for entries is Friday 8th April 2011.

Law Week secondary school poster competition 2011:

You have the opportunity to design the poster for the 2011 Law Week. The winning design will be used as the official poster for Law Week 2011 throughout Victoria. Other winning entries will be displayed at the Magistrates Court of Victoria in Melbourne during Law Week 16th-22nd May 2011. For
further information and entry forms goto: www.victorialawfoundation.org.au/about-us/foundation-events/law-week/school-poster-competition

Rod Prichard
Post School Options

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Education Maintenance Allowance

14 Feb 2011 04:10:14 GMT +1100

The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to assist eligible families with the costs associated with the education of their children.

To be eligible for receipt of the EMA you must:

be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student
up to the age of sixteen; andbe an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a foster parent.

Consequently parents/guardians are able to access the EMA if they have a valid Health Care Card or valid Pension Card. The eligibility criteria must be met as at the first day of Term 1 (1st February 2011 which is the first day for teaching staff) and Term 3 (18th July 2010). The EMA application
must be submitted to the school by 28th February 2011 for the first instalment and 5th August 2011 for the second instalment. The EMA provides an annual amount of $460 for secondary students and is paid in two instalments. This amount is split evenly between the parents/guardians and the school.

Students turning 16 years in 2011 will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

New EMA Payment Option for 2011 As of 2011 the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development introduced a payment option for the payment of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) to parents.

Under the new system, eligible parents will have the option to receive the 50% „parent portion? of the EMA payment directly into the parent's nominated bank account, or as a cheque payment. The 2011 EMA application form includes a section for you to nominate whether you would like your EMA payment to be made to your own bank account or to receive your payment as a cheque (which is the current arrangement). The banking details required will include the BSB code and the account number.

Parents with continuing eligibility, who are paid the first instalment of 2011 through this school will not be required to complete a new application for the second instalment. Parents who transfer children to another school after 28th February 2011 and prior to or on 5th August 2011, must reapply
at the new school for the second instalment. EMA application forms are available from the school office.

Phil Lehmann
Bursar

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Web/Graphic School Based Traineeship

22 Feb 2011 02:06:57 GMT +1100

Position Vacant for School Based Traineeship Web Developer/Graphic Design

Wodonga Senior Secondary College is currently seeking a student to work with its software development team. This position is open to all Years 10 and 11 students with a genuine passion in the Web Development and Graphic Design industries. The successful applicant will work 1 day a week under the supervision of the software team and complete a Certificate in Multimedia. Applications Close on Friday 4th March. You are required to submit a letter of application and a resume to support@wssc.vic.edu.au.

Position Description (PDF)

The applicant should have the following personal attributes:

Be motivated and enthusiastic
The ability to work as part of a team
The ability to manage their study, school and work commitments
Have the maturity to handle the new responsibilities and privileges at the college

Some of the key duties will include:

Update and maintenance of school Web Site
Development of user help documentation
Assist staff and students with problems related to school software
Assist in the creation of subject handbook and school magazine.

This position provides a unique opportunity for a student to work with a team at the forefront of educational software design.

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Twilight House Swimming Carnival

22 Feb 2011 02:10:15 GMT +1100

Twilight House Swimming Carnival – Monday 21 February

Bogong House have achieved ‘back to back’ wins in the Swimming Sports. The teams assembled at the Wodonga Pool with the National Anthem being sung by House Captain – Jess Porter. Well done Jess. The battle was close all afternoon with many fine performances. Results: Bogong – 924.50, Fraser – 735.30, Indigo – 710.30 and Patterson – 531.20. House Captains, Jess Fisher-Curnow and Jess Porter representing Bogong accepted the plaque from Ms Oakes. Thanks to everyone who supported this event by participating, officiating, dressing up and just coming along to share in the spirit of school sport.

Congratulations to the Age-Group Champions:

16 Years           Morgan Thomas – Bogong/ Mark Damm – Patterson
17 Years           Megan Howard – Fraser/ Louis Biggs – Fraser
20 Years           Tamara Klink – Fraser/ Lee Dale – Bogong

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COLLEGE COUNCIL PARENT NOMINATIONS

22 Feb 2011 23:07:49 GMT +1100

We wish to announce that we have received three parent nominations to the College Council as at the closing date for the first call of nominations. These three have been duly elected. We now call for further nominations in the parent member category which should be lodged with the College by the 24th February 2011. There is a position for one vacancy. Any further queries please contact me.

John McVean
Business Manager

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1991 WHS Reunion

02 Mar 2011 06:52:12 GMT +1100

You are invited to The Biggest Party in the Last 20 years! Preliminary invitation to Wodonga High School “Class of 1991” - 20 year reunion Including students who graduated in years 10 & 11

Date: July 2, 2011
Time 7.30pm
Where: Cafe Grove 198a High Street Wodonga
Cost: Approx $15 per person
Nibbles provided, full bar service available

Partners are most welcome Note: school term ends July 1st in VIC & NSW

**Important: Do you keep in contact with anyone from school? Can we have their details?

Contact us: Reunion Committee

Clinton Harvey – clinton@wodongarealestate.com – 0408605950
Stacey (Beer) Clarke – stacey.clarke@ato.gov.au – 0438564019
Melissa Taylor – melissataylor1973@hotmail.com – 0404450491
Sally (Cohen) Anthony – sally-anne.anthony@dhs.vic.gov.au – 0408387746

Look us up on facebook, join our group: “Wodonga High School Class of 1991 Reunion Celebration”

Help us spread the party invite. Thank you.

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Careers Advice

10 Mar 2011 23:58:33 GMT +1100

Career related advice can now be accessed by students in the new "Career 1" office at WSSC. Located in the main building, across from the famous „Fish Bowl? Room 306, students are encouraged to seek support in the following areas:

Work Experience (W.E.) for Year 10
Structured Workplace Learning placements (SWL) - VET related work placements
School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships (SBA/T)
Work Placements - Non VET related placements
Resume writing - assistance with
Local Job Market advice
For students considering leaving school assistance with career selection and job search is available

The Team:

Jim Moylan - Careers Jim Morris - Structured Workplace Learning Coordinator
Catherine Hude - Work Experience Coordinator

Contact us on
6056 5715 or 6043 7500 Ext 160

Parents are welcome to make an appointment to seek support for their child's career related issues.

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Library News

11 Mar 2011 00:00:18 GMT +1100

The Age VCE Success Subscription

An exclusive subscription offer for VCE students that will help expand your mind and give you a performance edge. With The Age delivered to school Monday- Friday, you'll find everything you need to succeed. The best part is the subscription price is just $15 for the whole school year! Expand your mind even further:- The Age VCE Success eNews delivered to your inbox each term - FREE entry to The Age VCE and Careers Expo at Caulfield Racecourse May 6-8, 2011.

If you wish to be part of a group order, please give your name and $15 to Trish Croome in the Library as soon as possible. You may also order individually and pay by cheque or credit card – forms are available in the Library or order online. The Age Education Resource Centre website is also a great resource go to http://education.theage.com.au/ for the following:

Midyear VCE Exam Guide

To help you prepare for your midyear VCE exams, experts share their tips for performing well in accounting, biology, chemistry, environ-mental science, physics, psychology and the GAT.

Issues in the News

Looking for a quick way to get your head around the news? This weekly column does the research for you, breaking down major issues to keep you informed and help you follow these stories in the media. You can also add your own opinions online.

Text Talk

This weekly column includes expert analysis of a books, films and plays covered in VCE English and literature subjects.

Course road test

Every week, they put a different tertiary course through its paces. This information you don't find in your VTAC guide.
The Age archive - search for newspaper articles on a specific topic.

Overdue books

We still have too many books overdue from last year, please return any outstanding books as soon as possible.

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MUSIC NEWS

11 Mar 2011 00:02:21 GMT +1100

The Instrumental Music program is being organised and students who have submitted an enrolment form will be allocated a lesson time in the coming week. There are places for students to learn Woodwind. Brass, Piano Guitar, Voice, Drums and Bass. Collect a Music Consent form (new students) or a Continuation of Music Tuition from the Main office and return it with the $5.00 enrolment levy. An account for the Semester?s lessons will be sent during the term.

It is expected that voice students are members of the school Vocal groups; Brass and Woodwind students are members of the Concert and/or Swing Bands and Contemporary Instrumentalists form groups and perform at school courtyard concerts .

Concert Band Swing Band and Choir rehearsals commence week 2.

Choir rehearsals are on Tuesday and Thursday 1.00pm - in the PAC, conducted by Janet Turewicz.
Concert Band rehearsals are on Monday 3.30pm - 4.30pm - in the MDC, conducted by Trevor Cooper.
Swing Band rehearsals are on Friday 1.00pm - in the MDC, conducted by Trevor Cooper.
Various Ensembles and Rock Bands will form during the year.

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Work Experience

11 Mar 2011 00:03:06 GMT +1100

Work Experience is set for the week of Monday 16th to Friday 20th May 2011. This is a wonderful chance for students to experience a real work related placement. Students with a casual/part time job are encouraged to seek a placement different to their current workplace.

Please encourage your son/daughter to think about where they would like to do their Work Experience placement. It is a great opportunity to check out a potential career (but not essential) or to find a part-time job. It can really help a student to make some decisions about their pathways planning. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to contact the school for further advice.

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Principal’s Report

21 Mar 2011 03:07:26 GMT +1100

College Council Elections

At the conclusion of elections for College Council the positions were duly elected as follows: New Parent Members – Dianne Bainbridge, Sue Porter , Sharyn Ryan and Tony Venables who will join our existing parent members being Diana Beer and Anne Williams who have a further year of their two year term to run. We take this opportunity to welcome our new Parent members to the College Council and look forward to their contributions in the coming year. The next meeting of the new College Council will be conducted on Monday 28th March 2011 which will incorporate our Annual General Meeting and election of office bearers.

Parent Teacher Night

Parent teacher night will be conducted on Wednesday 23rd March from 4.00 pm until 8.00pm. To ensure the interview process is meaningful and focussed on areas of improvement across all subjects we are running scheduled interviews for parents and students with their Pathways Teacher.
Parents will be mailed a letter in which you will have been allocated an interview time – if this time does not suit, please contact the Pathways Teacher at the College. Should parents wish to schedule appointments with individual classroom teachers please contact the College.
We will be asking parents to complete a short survey on the night to help us evaluate the new structure and implement any changes necessary for future parent teacher interviews.

Personal Items Brought to School at Owner's Risk

Personal property is often brought to school by students and visitors. This can include mobile phones, calculators, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises. Please note the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to such property. Students should be discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school.

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Careers Report

21 Mar 2011 03:13:40 GMT +1100

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

Have you considered the University of Tasmania (UTAS)? Check out the University through the Youtube clip “UTAS – a day in the life of a student”. Clips about accommodation options, the Law School and general information are also available on the University?s YouTube page. To view the clips, visit www.youtube.com/user/UniversityOfTasmania. You can also join the UTAS Facebook fan page. Search University of Tasmania on Facebook and become a fan! UTAS also has a number of new and expanded courses you can check out via the following link - www.courses.utas.edu.au

Are you interested in a career in hairdressing?

Pivot Point is a private college in Melbourne who offer students the following courses: Certificate II in Hairdressing (introductory course), Certificate III in Hairdressing (become a qualified hairdresser), Certificate IV in Hairdressing (become a senior stylist) and Diploma of Hairdressing (become a salon manager). Students can articulate into selected degree level courses once they complete the Diploma. For more information, contact the College on 03 9670 1200, www.pivot-point.edu.au

Would you like to keep up to date with news from Monash University?

If you are in Years 10 – 12, you can subscribe to Monash E-News at www.monash.edu/study/eNews and receive regular updates about courses, careers, admissions, scholarships and events via email or SMS.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The National Careers & Employment Expo

Students in Years 10 – 12 have the opportunity to explore careers and employment opportunities at this exciting event at the Melbourne Convention Centre. You will be able to speak to University and Tafe institutions about their programs, scholarships, accommodation options and student services. You will also be able to speak to employers from different industries and gain career advice from the National Career Development Week representatives. The expo is free and will be run on 25th and 26th March. For more information, contact 1300 667 121 or go to www.eocexpo.com.au

Considering a Career working at a Zoo?

The Werribee Open Range Zoo one day Career Workshops will give you an insight into what a job working with Zoo animals actually entails and you will be able to talk with employees about their experiences. Dates in April are 13th, 15th and 20th (program repeated each day). The cost is $42.00 and you will need to supply your own morning tea and lunch. To book your place, phone the Zoos Victoria Sales Team on 03 9285 9406. For more information on the program, go to www.zoo.org.au/

Pivot Point 2 Day Introductory Course in Hair Design

Pivot Point are running a two day program on 14th and 15th April at their Melbourne Campus. You will learn about careers in hairdressing, hands on styling, drying and long hair techniques, introduction to cutting and colour and the important of people skills. The cost is $99.00. For more information go to www.pivot-point.com.au or call 03 9670 1200.

Interested in hospitality?

Do you know that tourism and hospitality is one of the fastest growing industries in the world? By 2020, 9.2% of total global employment, or 1 in every 10.9 jobs will be in this industry (World Travel and Tourism Council 2010). Two private institutions are running Career Focus Days, which are three and four day residential programs.

The Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School offers a fast tracked 2.5 year Bachelor of Business Degree (International Hotel & Resort Management). The next program will be run April 18th – 20th at their school, which is 90kms from Sydney, NSW. To register and for more information, contact the School at 1800 257 360, enquiry@hotelschool.com.au

The Australian International Hotel School offers several Business degrees and a Master of Hotel Management. Their program will also be run April 18th – 20th at their school in Canberra, ACT. For more information, contact the school at 1800 500 307, degree.info@aihs.edu.auStudents in Years 10 – 12 have the opportunity to explore careers and employment opportunities at this exciting event at the Melbourne Convention Centre. You will be able to speak to University and Tafe institutions about their programs, scholarships, accommodation options and student services. You will also be able to speak to employers from different industries and gain career advice from the National Career Development Week representatives. The expo is free and will be run on 25th and 26th March. For more information, contact 1300 667 121 or go to www.eocexpo.com.au

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Sports Report

21 Mar 2011 03:19:20 GMT +1100

Upper Hume Lawn Bowls – Friday 25th February

Two teams travelled to Wangaratta to compete in the first Upper Hume event for the year. WSSC 2 – with members Maddi Nicholson, Stephanie Black and Evelyn Franklin took to the greens for the first time. The girls proved they could win some ends against Wodonga Middle Years and Wangaratta HS. They were not disgraced despite going down 2/6; 1/6 and 2/10. Proving they could win some ends. WSSC 1 – again featured an all-girls line up with Kylie Whitehead as Skip, Carly Sibbald and Amber Jarrott. The team easily accounted for their opposition winning 6/2; 9/2 and 17/0. The semi-final was played against Wodonga Middle Years College – All Boys Team. Terrific team bowling led to a convincing 9/1 win and advancement to the final against the Wangaratta HS Boys Team. Kylie Whitehead starred in the skip position ensuring that the pressure was always on the Wangaratta opposing Skip to produce his best bowling. Wangaratta HS jumped to an early lead of 5/0 after two ends. Wodonga lifted their rating and solid bowling enabled them to win the next 4 ends, however, the margin was a narrow 5-4 win to Wangaratta.

Upper Hume Swimming – Tuesday 1st March

Our team of swimmers escorted by Mrs Davidson competed in the first ever Upper Hume Swimming Carnival in Albury. Team: S. Clarke, M. Kaindl, M. Thomas, K. Watson, M. Damm, P. Senior, Z. Smith, C. Sibbald, K. Whitehead, D. Hanlin, J. Robinson, J. Wood, C. Harkness, T. Klink, L. Dale, Z. McDonald & N. Wylie. Thank you to Mrs Scott for her work on the data entry with Sportstrak. Thank you to Alicia Jackson for working on the claim board and to Jordan Wood and Carly Sibbald for recording and distributing ribbons. The effort of our team was fantastic and their commitment to representing the college is appreciated.

Age-Group Champions

Morgan Thomas – 16 Years
Kylie Whitehead – 17 Years
Lee Dale – 20 Years

First Place-Getters

Morgan Thomas 16 Years 50m Breaststroke, 50m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke
Kylie Whitehead 17 Years 50m Breaststroke, 50m Butterfly, 50m Backstroke, Medley Relay
Zac McDonald 20 Years 50m Breaststroke, Medley Relay, Freestyle Relay
Lee Dale 20 Years 50m Butterfly, Medley Relay, Freestyle Relay
Jake Robinson 20 Years 50m Backstroke, Medley Relay, Freestyle Relay
Nathan Wylie 20 Years Medley Relay, Freestyle Relay
Tamara Klink 20 Years Medley Relay
Claudia Harkness 20 Years Medley Relay
Carly Sibbald 20 Years Medley Relay

The Hume Region Swimming will be held on Tuesday 22 March at the Albury Pool.

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WSSC Softball Champions - 24th May

25 May 2011 04:11:56 GMT +1100

The college softball team have achieved the ultimate success in winning the School Sport Victoria State Championship. The team played Maribyrnong in the first game in wet and soggy conditions at Jells Park. Fielding first we conceded 2 early runs to the opposition. However, our batting line-up was too strong and reliable and scored 13 runs in our first innings. Zoey Gow & Kirsten Knight scored three runs each with everyone managing at least one run. The final result was a comprehensive 18/2 victory. Maribyrnong then played Brentwood SC and were also soundly beaten. The State final was then played between us and Brentwood over 75minutes of the most competitive softball. Brentwood started batting first and with our pitching star in Jayde Gardiner in action, no runs were let in. Zoey, Kirsten and Stacey then batted first for us and whilst each of the girls could hit the fast pitcher from Brentwood we were unable to score. At the end of the first innings the score was tied at 0/0. Brentwood were soon under pressure in their second innings and had runners on base with two outs. Unfortunately, we made an error in the field under immense pressure and two runs were scored. Wodonga lined up with Ellissa, Caitlin and Mary as our first three batters of innings two. Ellissa recently returned from the State team in Toowoomba showed her class and executed a safe hit to get on base. Caitlin followed up to advance Ellissa. Mary also batted the ball to advance runners despite being thrown out at first base herself. Excellent team play to be followed by Jayde Gardiner who smacked the first pitch to the outfield fence bringing in runs. We were now in the lead 3/2 after two innings.

Brentwood at the top of the third were lining up with their best batters. The pressure was on our fielders with balls being hit through the infield. Amber Jarrott at right field blocked balls and returned them to the infielders with speed. Carly Sibbald almost took a spectacular catch at centre field after running in quickly to give herself a chance. Gina Fyfield backed up well at left field all day and provided great support with her encouragement.

Brentwood scored 2 runs and now took the lead 4/3. At the bottom of the third we were unable to score runs and the deficit was still 1 run. There was 30 minutes left to play at the top of the fourth. Jayde pitched brilliantly to have Brentwood 3 up 3 down in no time at all. The bottom of the fourth, it was time for us to score runs and show the opposition our true potential. Ellissa Fulford started the innings with a 2-base hit and then stole to home on errors. Scores were level at 4/4. Caitlin Quin reliable as ever got on base as did Mary Toney. To protect our catcher, Desarae Sampson took on the role as designated runner for Caitlin. With two runners on base Jayde Gardiner took to the batting box. Jayde creamed a ground ball past third base for a 3-base hit that enabled both Desarae and Mary to score Zoey Gow then batted Jayde home and then Kirsten Knight smashed a ball to the outfield for a 3-base hit. By the conclusion of the 4th we held a handy 9/4 lead. Brentwood needed to score 5 runs in their final innings and then get us out quickly to have any chance. Jayde was still on fire as pitcher but with Brentwood at the top of their line-up they were able to score 2 runs without any outs registered. It was then that Jayde returned to her pitching best and struck out the next three batters. The game was ours despite the girls still batting it out to score another 3 runs to Ellissa, Jayde and Amber.

Final scores 12-6 to Wodonga Senior SC and we were declared State Champions. A team photo appears on the School Sport Victoria website www.ssv.org.au – softball. Many thanks to Keith Quinn who helped coach the team and his off-sider Jordan Wood at base. Team: Zoey Gow, Kirsten Knight, Stacey Parsons, Ellissa Fulford, Caitlin Quinn, Mary Toney, Jayde Gardiner, Amber Jarrott, Carly Sibbald, Amber Jarrott, Gina Fyfield, Stacey Parsons and Johana Foster.

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Last Minute Cramming.

31 May 2011 06:45:39 GMT +1100

Just as examinations should be the successful end to a year of study, so revision should be the process of refreshing what has already been thoroughly learned. Poor marks and lack of work throughout the year can rarely be overcome by a last minute effort. Nor, unfortunately, can last minute revision make up for lack of a planned study programme.

What advice can you give your children when theatre in this situation?

First of all, they need to remember this is revision (looking over material you already know and understand) and not an attempt to learn new material.

Revision should be a process of consolidating understanding of the subject, rather than cramming in as much information as possible before the morning of the exam. However, if revision has been left to the last minute here are some tips that could be helpful.

· Keep Calm. Everyone feels nervous about taking exams but it’s important to remember than an examination is a text of learning not memory. Examiners want to see evidence that you have drawn on your knowledge to develop a reasoned argument, rather than just memorising course notes and textbook facts. You can often construct a convincing answer with very few facts. Although time may be short, you can still make a difference to your marks. Prioritise and do what you can. Use your revision notes (mind maps, diagrams etc) to consolidate your existing knowledge rather than trying to learn new topics

· Don’t think there is no point. Use your last minute panic constructively. You probably know more than you realise.

· Make sure you study the right material. Check that you know exactly what you will be examined on.

· Identify key points from your assignments. Identify key concepts and facts for each topic. You don’t have time to get bogged down in details so go for the big picture.

· Write down the main points as you identify them. Writing them down will help fix them in your brain.

· Use your textbook and course materials well. Read summaries, conclusions, review questions, practice tests and teachers’ comments. Pay close attention to definitions and formulas.

· Ask yourself questions about the material – what, why, how, what happened next, why does it matter?

· Focus on getting credit for what you do know.

· Keep a cool head and sensibly plan the time remaining. Remember what your teachers have said will come up in the exam. Similar types of questions are used each year so try to identify the main ones and draft rough answers on those.

· Use your time constructively. Rather than worrying about whining with your friends Ban all TV and make the best use you possibly can of every remaining minute. Turn off your phone Stay away from all distractions especially the friends you love to chat with.

· Get at least five hours five hours sleep the night before the exam. Otherwise lack of sleeps will undo all your last minute efforts. You will need to keep your wits about you to maximise what you know and a well-rested brain is best at doing this.

· Have at least two wake up calls organised. So you wake up early and can go over your last minute notes again.

· Eat a nutritious breakfast

· Keep positive and convince yourself you can achieve a decent result with what you do know.

The best way to study for tests is to start several days or weeks before the test, so don’t let yourself get into the last minute cramming situation again.

Remember, the more time you waste, the more you will have to do later.

In the Exam Room

· Organise yourself the night before and get plenty of sleep.

· Check you have the correct equipment with you before you leave the house (pens pencils, ruler, scientific calculator)

· Take a watch so you can time your answers and make the best use of the time available.

· Leave home for the exam in plenty of time.

· Look through the whole paper first and jot down initial thoughts and ideas. Underline key words.

· Select the questions that will best enable you to demonstrate you’re your knowledge to the examiner.

· Look at the marks for each question and answer accordingly, spending the most time on the questions that will earn you the most marks.

· Read the question carefully, making sure you understand what is being asked.

· Read and use the information provided in the paper. You can always build a good answer on what you are given in the paper itself.

· Pace yourself and allow enough time to answer all the required questions. Always attempt every question. You can’t get marks for a blank page.

· Write very neatly to help the examiner. Marking untidy writing is difficult and time consuming. You don’t want to annoy the marker who may be up late at night marking your paper.

· For longer answers, spend a few minutes before you begin to outline a plan of what you are going to include in each section.

· Allow yourself ten minutes at the end to read through your answers, make additions and correct any mistakes.

· Cross out anything you do not want the examiner to read.

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Whole School Arrangements for GAT Day - Thursday 16th June

03 Jun 2011 05:11:50 GMT +1100

On Thursday 16th June the following arrangements are in place for the GAT day. Due to the acquisition of new exam furniture for Galvin Hall the College is in a position to offer a fuller educational program on GAT day. The arrangements are:

Year 10 All classes will run as normal
Year 11 All classes will run as normal
Year 11 Students sitting the GAT are expected to attend the afternoon classes, Period 5 & 6.
Year 12 Afternoon classes Periods 5 & 6 will be running as normal and all students are expected to attend.

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Upper Hume Netball – Wednesday 25th May

03 Jun 2011 05:16:36 GMT +1100

The Year 11/12 team played Galen College straight up at the Upper Hume Netball carnival. We knew it was going to be a tough game. The girls started strong and stuck with them in the first half with Jess Fisher-Curnow and Victoria Menz shooting well and Emily Taylor, Brianna Lambert and Teagan Bannister working extremely hard down in defence before Galen stepped it up in the second and pulled away to win by 6. Our second match came up against Wangaratta High School and as much as the girls tried, things just didn’t seem to flow. They continued to try hard but Wangaratta High School capitalised on our mistakes and we went down by 7.

Our next game was against Marian College, we thought this would be an easier match but played it safe and played a strong team for the first half with Lyndal Hildebrand, Jess Porter and Kylie Whitehead running hard through the centre. We then backed off and flipped our team around putting our shooters Jess Fisher-Curnow and Victoria Menz in defence where they provided great pressure and great body on body. Brianna Lambert and Jess Porter took over shotting duties and executed near perfect accuracy. We had to have some norm with Kylie Whitehead, Naomi Sammut and Lyndal Hildebrand still running hard through the centre. This was our fun game and we won by 11.

The last game was hard, bragging rights and pride was on the line as we played rivals Catholic College. We put our players back in to their usual positions and WSSC started off quite slowly being down by 5 goals before they seemed to be woken up and came back to bring the score back to even by half time. We were neck and neck right through the second half with Catholic College pulling away at one stage to be up by 2 goals. We fought hard and with about 30 seconds to go the ball was down our end and the score was even, there was a penalty pass outside the goal circle but by the time our player got to the ball to take the pass the siren had sounded and the score was tied. Overall, for the day the girls finished 3rd. Congratulations girls. The Team consisted of J. Fisher-Curnow, V. Menz, J. Porter, L. Hildebrand, K. Whitehead, B. Lambert, E. Taylor, N. Sammut and T. Bannister. Thank you to Mrs O’Shannessy for organising the team and umpiring on the day.
Jessica Porter - Reporter

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Hume Region Principals’ Conference

22 Jun 2011 04:55:43 GMT +1100

The Annual Principals’ Conference was held in Melbourne this year. The conference saw four students from Hume Region schools act as Masters of Ceremony and we are very proud that Phoebe Wallace, a Year 12 student from our College, was one of those selected. Phoebe was nominated by the College prior to participating in an interview process alongside many other students from schools across the region. It is a credit to Phoebe that she was successful in obtaining one of these four very important positions against considerable competition.

Phoebe presented on several occasions on a variety of topics throughout the two day conference and at all times she was articulate, well prepared, and very confident. Phoebe is a valuable member of the WSSC community and we would like to congratulate her on the professional way she conducted herself over the two days.

We are also very proud of the students from WSSC and WMYC who were selected as members of the Hume Regional Honours Band. These students rehearsed twice at weekends and presented music of an excellent professional quality.

The WSSC Honours Band students are:
Samuel Bulowski-Guitar (WSSC Music Captain), Thomas Webster - Tenor Saxophone, Samantha Jones - Trumpet (WSSC Music Captain), Natalie Ward - Trombone

The WMYC Band students are:
Kevin Finlayson, Aidan Cooper and Brandon Bulowski

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Debutante Ball

22 Jun 2011 05:09:46 GMT +1100

The Wodonga Senior Secondary College Debutante Balls will be held in Term 3 this year. Further details will be given in future newsletters. Expressions of interest are sought from those who would be interested in managing and organising the debutante balls. Please contact the College for further information on 0260 437 500.

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Are you interested in Gaming and Animation?

22 Jun 2011 05:12:28 GMT +1100

RMIT is running a free games and animation workshop on Wednesday 6th July for students in Years 9 – 12. The workshop will give you a taste of the games and animation environment. You will take part in the following activities: viewing a screening of student work; undertaking a software exercise; learning skills on how to design a game; getting tips on how to prepare a folio when applying to RMIT. The workshop will be held at the City Campus in Melbourne on Wednesday 6 July 2011 between 10.00am – 1.00pm.

For more information and to register, go to www.rmit.edu.au/gamesanimation/workshop

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Diagnostic Review

22 Jun 2011 05:16:41 GMT +1100

Thank you to all students, parents, community members and staff for their participation over last week with a series of focus groups and Interest group meetings. Graham Bastian appreciated the opportunity to obtain the thoughts and views of such a large cross section of our College community over the last four days.

He will now assist the College to use this information to develop our next four year strategic plan before the end of 2011.

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Casual Wear Day

24 Jun 2011 05:25:59 GMT +1100

The Student Leadership Group will hold a Casual Wear Day on Friday 1st July to raise funds towards assisting Josh McLennan to travel overseas for medical treatment for Cerebellum Atrophy. Please support our students making a difference in someone's life by bringing a gold coin donation to wear casual clothes.

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Refugee Week

24 Jun 2011 05:29:14 GMT +1100

At WSSC we have 16 students who are refugees. To recognise this group of our community SBS is screening a documentary called “Go Back to Where You Came From” starting on Tuesday 21st June at 8:30pm and running over three nights which features a WSSC student – Chris Masudi – and his family.

The Year 12 Sociology class has been studying issues related to refugees and asylum seekers in
their citizenship and culture units.

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End of Term

26 Jun 2011 23:27:35 GMT +1100

As the term draws to a close may I thank everyone for making me so welcome since I arrived nine weeks ago. This has been a very busy but enjoyable and productive term. A great deal has been achieved. By now all students should have received their exam results. Students should find time over the holidays to reflect on how they may be able to improve their results and put this into place during semester 2.

Students will be dismissed from school at 2.30pm on Friday. Reports will be distributed by post during the second week of the holidays. Parent - subject teacher interviews will be held Wednesday 17th August.

I hope all students and staff have the opportunity to have a safe and refreshing break. Use the holidays well, get plenty of rest, recharge your batteries and come back revitalized and ready for the new term. We begin term three on Monday 18th July.

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Blackadder 2

26 Jun 2011 23:29:43 GMT +1100

In a partnership with Allbury Wodonga Theatre Company we are proud to be associated with their current production Blackadder 2. By attending their production on either the 8th or 22nd July the College will directly benefit from the sale of the ticket. Funds raised will go to support the continued development of the performing arts in the College and will help the school purchase much needed equipment. Refer to the back page of this newsletter for information on how to purchase your tickets.

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Science and Mathematics Education Excellence Awards

26 Jun 2011 23:35:03 GMT +1100

We have been notified that our College has been successful as Hume Region winner and State Finalist for this prestigious award. This award recognises and celebrates outstanding partnerships between Victorian government schools, businesses, industry, tertiary institutions and community organisations that support science and mathematics education. I acknowledge and congratulate the Science staff for their hard work and for the recognition they have received in winning this valuable prize of $10,000 to further develop this highly valued program.

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China Soccer Trip

26 Jun 2011 23:39:20 GMT +1100

WSSC soccer team, Pam Oakes, Nathan Thomas and Karen Zhou flew out of Melbourne at 6.00pm on Wednesday night after a delay of 7 hours to the scheduled departure time due to the volcanic ash in their flight path. We hope that they have a wonderful trouble free trip of a lifetime over the next 13 days.

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China Soccer Trip

26 Jun 2011 23:39:37 GMT +1100

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Semester 1 Reports

20 Jul 2011 05:27:49 GMT +1100

Reports were distributed to students by mail last week. I hope all students have taken the time to read the comments on your reports carefully over the holidays and will make the
time to ask questions of your teachers if they require more information on your progress. The results on your report should not have come as a surprise. They should reflect your
achievement in each subject. If they do not match your own self-assessment in each subject please make sure you discuss this with your teacher as a matter of urgency.

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Careers Report

27 Jul 2011 05:56:25 GMT +1100

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

The University of Melbourne’s 2011 Open Day: will be held at the Parkville and Southbank campuses between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 21 August.
Again this year, students can plan their Open Day activities in advance. All they need to do is register their attendance on our Open Day website at www.openday.unimelb.edu.au. The Open Day program can also be downloaded from the Open Day website from 10 June.
Open Day offers students and their families the opportunity to learn about the University of Melbourne’s unique courses, its research and the services we offer as the only university in Australia where students can move seamlessly from an undergraduate degree to their choice of world-class graduate schools. It allows visitors to experience what’s special about our campus in particular, the ‘MelbourneExperience’.
The University is offering subsidised rail travel. V/Line tickets will be provided at a flat rate of $10.00 (incl. GST) each and are only available if pre-ordered. Should you be interested in accepting this offer, please bring $10 per person to the front office by Thursday 28 July
2011.

VCAL at Swinburne University: Swinburne is still taking applications for their July intake Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) course. Swinburne offers VCAL across areas of hospitality, design, community services, children’s services, business and fitness. Please contact First Stop on (03) 9214 6432 to discuss study areas available and the application process

New Diplomas at University of Tasmania (UTAS): Institutions like Swinburne, the University of Melbourne and UTAS enable to students to study a Bachelor Degree and a Diploma concurrently. This can improve graduate employment outcomes and allows you to be able to explore two interests at the same time like Engineering and Project Management. UTAS have just introduced new Diplomas in International Studies and Public Policy. You can combine these Diplomas with approved degrees or take them as a stand alone programs. For more information, email Course.Info@utas.edu.au

Have you considered Sustainable Tourism Management? The Deakin Faculty of Business and Law, in conjunction with The Gordon in Geelong, are offering a new program where you can study at both The Gordon and the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus complete three qualifications in three years. This includes a Bachelor of Management, Advanced Diploma of Tourism and a Diploma of Sustainability. The course explores issues in management, ethics, sustainability and the environment within the domestic and international tourism industries. For more information, go to www.deakin.edu.au

UPCOMING EVENTS

A Day in the Life of a Designer: At Billy Blue College of Design, you will be able to immerse yourself for a day in the life of a designer in your choice of communication, digital media, branded environment, commercial interior, residential interior or branded fashion. The day will be held at their Sydney Campus on Saturday 23 July and Saturday 20 August (pick one) between 10am – 4pm. Cost is $80. To register, go to www.billyblue.edu.au. Billy Blue are also excited to announced that they have a new campus at Melbourne. Go to www.billyblue.edu.au/campuses/melbourne for more information.

Deakin University Regional Tour: Deakin University are visiting regional communities during July and August. Prospective Student Advisers will be available to speak to students, parents and community members about the courses and programs available, the application process, special entry schemes, accommodation options and scholarships. Deakin will be visiting the following areas in August- Horsham (1), Ballarat (2), Bendigo (3), Wangaratta (4). For more information, contact Joe Logan at J.Logan@deakin.edu.au

Aviation Bus Tour at Swinburne: If you are in years 10 – 12, you have the opportunity to participate in a behind the scenes tour of the Tullamarine Airport to learn about non-flying careers and course options at Swinburne. The day will start at the Hawthorn campus where you will receive information about courses in aviation management, before heading out for a tour of some of Melbourne's key aviation facilities. The event will take place on Thursday 4 August at the Hawthorne Campus and Tullamarine Airport. For more information and to register, go to www.swinburne.edu.au/engineering/aviation/tours/management

Are you interested in massage therapy, personal training or natural therapies? The Australiasian College of Natural Therapies in Sydney is running ‘A Day in Life Workshops’ in these three areas on Saturday 6 August. You will be able to participate in hands on workshops and study for a day as a massage therapist, personal trainer or a natural therapy practitioner. Cost is $50 for the day. To apply, email enquiries@acnt.edu.au

JULY EVENTS

• 23: A Day in the Life of a Designer, Billy Blue College of Design, www.billyblue.edu.au/
• 25 & 26: Parent Information Evening, Deakin Uni, Geelong Waterfront Campus (25) and Melbourne Campus (26), www.deakin.edu.au/parents
• 27: Physics Day, Swinburne University, Hawthorne Campus, www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/schools
• 27: Law Faculty Information Session, Flinders University, South Australia, www.flinders.edu.au/events/session/online/add_guest/208
• 31: Brighton Bay Design and Photography, Open Day, www.brightonbay.net

AUGUST EVENTS

• Deakin Regional Events, Horsham (1), Ballarat (2), Bendigo (3), Wangaratta (4), j.logan@deakin.edu.au
• 2: Civil Engineering Information Session, Engineers Australia, Paul.Janssen@arup.com
• 4: Behind the Scenes Aviation Tour, Swinburne University, www.swinburne.edu.au/engineering/aviation/tours/management
• 6: Australian College of the Arts, Open Day, South Melbourne, www.collarts.edu.au/
• 6: A Day in the Life Workshops, Australasian College of Natural Therapies, www.acnt.edu.au
• 7: William Angliss, Open Day, Melbourne, www.angliss.edu.au
• 18: Super Thursday, NMIT, www.nmit.edu.au/superthursdays
• 20: A Day in the Life of a Designer, Billy Blue College of Design, www.billyblue.edu.au/

SCHOLARSHIPS

CATC Design School Scholarship Program: If you are interested in studying graphic design, interior decoration and design, photoimaging, advertising and desktop publishing in 2012, you should explore the CATC Design School scholarship competition. You could be successful in winning one of three scholarships worth up to $17 000 each. The competition is designed to encourage students to address global warming issues through design. To find out about the competition and how you can enter, contact Lucas West at lwest@think.edu.au 02 8588 4799. All applicants will be invited to attend a free two-day design seminar.

Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT): AVCAT gives financial assistance to eligible children and grandchildren of the Australian Ex-Service Community with the costs of tertiary education. There are several scholarships. To find out whether you are eligible, go to www.avcat.org.au. The application period will run between 18 August to 31 October.

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Hume Region Netball

27 Jul 2011 06:08:59 GMT +1100

The Senior Boys Netball team played in the Hume Region finals at Kelly Park on Friday 22nd July. The results will be published next
week. Pool matches were played against Yarrawonga, Rushworth and Seymour. Thank you to the girls who coached the team –
Jessica Porter, Naomi Sammut, Cassie Dodgson and Cassie Parker

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Hume Region Soccer

27 Jul 2011 06:11:15 GMT +1100

The Senior Boys team played in the Hume Region Soccer finals at
Myrtleford on Thursday 21st July. The results will be published
next week. The team coached by Mr Thomas played Shepparton,
Beechworth and Broadford.

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Australian Vocational Student Prize Winners

29 Jul 2011 06:11:17 GMT +1100

We are pleased to announce that the following students have been awarded a $2000 Australian Vocational Prize for their outstanding work in the Vocational Education area as Year 12 students in 2011.

The details are:
Jodie Borschmann
After completing her Certificate II in Animal Care, Jodie completed most of Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing as part of her school-based traineeship with the Family VET Centre. Jodie has been an excellent and dedicated trainee in both the work and study aspects of her work.

Matthew Davison
Mathew has been an outstanding VET Engineering student. In 2010 he won a Premiers Award for his study score in VET Engineering and after completing his third year in VET Engineering he has gained an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner with Wodonga Engineering.

Nicole Slater
Nicole has been an outstanding VET Hospitality student and leader to the students in her class. She has been working front of house at the Commercial Club including being the Maitre’ d of the courtyard in this her gap year. Nicole intends to study nursing in 2012.

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Year 10 Sport – Term 3

29 Jul 2011 06:13:05 GMT +1100

This term the Year 10’s will have the opportunity to participate in basketball, table tennis and hockey. A reminder for students to regularly check emails for updates and they can sign-up on http://did.wssc.vic.edu.au/students/sport. Note this site is only available at the college.
Dates:

Year 10 Upper Hume Tabletennis
– Monday 29th August - Wangaratta

Year 10 Upper Hume Basketball
– Monday 12th September - Wodonga

Year 10 Upper Hume Hockey
– Monday 12th September - Albury

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MECU Award

10 Aug 2011 04:46:59 GMT +1100

At the Victorian Principals Dinner held in Melbourne last week, Pam Oakes was awarded the MECU Travel and Study Award 2011. Pam will use the Award to visit a number of American States to study firsthand the impact of Dr. Ruby Payne and AVID accredited schools.

On her return, Pam will provide a detailed briefing to Staff and College Council as well as Cluster Principal Groups. On behalf of everyone at the College, congratulations Pam on this well deserved Award.

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Parent Teacher Interviews

10 Aug 2011 04:50:10 GMT +1100

Wednesday 17th August - 4.00pm to 8.00pm

To ensure the Interview process is meaningful and focussed on areas of improvement across all subjects we are running blocked time interviews for parents and students with their Pathways class Teacher.Parents will be mailed a letter in which you will be allocated an interview time – if this time does not suit, please contact your child's Pathways Teacher at the College. Should parents wish to schedule appointments with individual classroom teachers, please contact the College. All staff will have time for these interviews. We will be asking parents to complete a short survey on the night to help us evaluate this process and to implement any changes necessary for future parent teacher interviews.

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CHINA TOUR 2011

10 Aug 2011 04:56:37 GMT +1100

The second WSSC 12 day Sporting and Cultural tour of China went ahead at the end of term 2. Thirteen highly talented and eager students grasped the opportunity of a lifetime to take on one of the world’s biggest populations, learn the cultural differences and take in the historical landmarks. The tour took in many sights in four cities including Beijing, Weihai, Suzhou and Shanghai.

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Winners Year 11 Viscom Book Cover Design Competition

10 Aug 2011 04:59:07 GMT +1100

The covers were displayed in the Library and students and staff voted for their favourite design. All the covers were great and the voting was very close.

Congratulations to the following students:

1st Jarrod Takle (17 votes)
2nd Heather Chapman (15 votes)
3rd Luke Harrap (14 votes)
Voter’s Prize – Leah Smith

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Debutante Ball Update

10 Aug 2011 05:00:25 GMT +1100

The Wodonga Senior Secondary College Debutante Ball will be held on Friday 16th September at the Commercial Club Albury. Practices have now begun. Further information regarding tickets will be published in future newsletters.

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Red Carpet Youth Awards

24 Aug 2011 03:53:16 GMT +1100

On the night of the 6th of August, the 2011 Red Carpet Youth Awards were held. The awards aim to recognise the achievements of youth within the Wodonga region and are in their third year of succession. Seven months ago, Year 11 student, Elese Cox and myself joined four representatives from local schools to form the organising Committee for this years awards. After months of preparation and deliberation a Grand Gala evening was to take place with awards recognising fields such as Apprentice/Traineeship, Community Service, Environmental and caring for someone with special needs. The night went off with a bang, local performers and finalists in the music category entertained guests for the evening including Year 12 student Sam Bulowski who took out the MEGAS Music Musician and Performing Arts Award.

Wodonga Councillors Anna Speedie, Rodney Wangman and Ed Foulston were in attendance and could only give praise and highlight the fantastic purpose of the awards. 77 nominations were received this year and we're looking towards next year with promising expectations of that number increasing. At the end of this year, two new representatives from the Senior College, will be chosen to organise this great event, which gives as much to the people running it as it does to those who make it to the final night or even those who are nominated. We look forward to next years awards and encourage everyone to consider a young person deserving of recognition to nominate when nominations open mid 2012.

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Hume Region Senior Boys Soccer

24 Aug 2011 03:57:35 GMT +1100

Hume Region Senior Boys Soccer – Thursday 21st JulyWodonga Senior SC Soccer through to North-East Conference finals. A warm Thursday morning greeted us at Myrtleford as we entered the day with just the 12 players due to some late withdrawals. Three games against Shepparton, Broadford and Beechworth would mean the players would be tested and needed to keep some energy in the tank for the end of the day. Game 1 against our traditional rival region in Shepparton saw a fast paced game on a tricky surface. An early lead was quickly erased and scores were level at the break. Two second half goals to WSSC was just the start to the day required, a 3-1 win on the board with 2 games to go. Game 2 against Broadford was a much more open free flowing game.

Plenty of chances were created in the first half. However, some sloppy finishing meant the scoreboard did not truly reflect the WSSC domination. Some positional changes in the second half ignited the side and the goals began to flow. A final score of 12-0 gave some breathing space heading into the final game. Game 3 against Beechworth was always going to be a test with only 12 players all day in the heat. A goal in each half was enough to seal the result 2-0 to maintain our undefeated record for the day. Well done to all team members along with Emily and Jason Bartel for assisting on the day. The team will now play in the Conference Finals in Bendigo on Thursday 25th August. Good luck.
Team: Nikola Bukovic, Novak Stojic, Josh Manderson, Ben Russell, Steve Columbera, Jesse Stephens, Josh Young, Jedd Gvozdenovic, Jakob Piddington, Dean Sweet, Mason Nhansana, Rowan Daniel.

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SCIENCE AWARD

31 Aug 2011 04:19:41 GMT +1100

The Victorian Maths Science Excellence Award 2011 was presented to Wodonga Senior Secondary College for our ability to build partnerships with leading organisations such as CSIRO, LaTrobe University, GTAC Melbourne, ANU Canberra and local industries in the Hume Region.

A grant of $10,000 has been awarded to the College for continuing partnerships with the above organisations and others in the coming years. The partnerships enable students to develop their thinking in Science. These partnerships also assist students not only from our College, but also from many Colleges within the Hume Region. Another benefit of these partnerships is they provide a unique opportunity for students who wish to choose a career path in Science and Engineering. The partnerships enable students across all year levels to participate and share the experience of quality workshops presented by the above organisations. This workshops in Science are curriculum related, outcomes focused, involving hands on activities.

Adrian Hajra

Science Coordinator

Left to Right
Peter Hall - MLC, Minister for Higher Education, Cassandra Walters, Pam Oakes, Vern Hilditch, Tamara Mason, Adrian Hajra and Anne Maree Corrigan

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Congratulations Robert Hall

07 Sep 2011 03:33:20 GMT +1100

We would like to congratulate Robert Hall - Year 12 who has been named Volunteer of the Month of July for Parklands Albury Wodonga. He has shown enthusiasm for the environment, is reliable and is greatly respected by all volunteers and staff. Robert also recently completed a Work Placement Program with Parklands Albury Wodonga and received a wonderful report.

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Debutnate Ball Update

07 Sep 2011 03:34:29 GMT +1100

Friday 16th September
Seated by 7.15pm
Tickets are:
Adults-$65.00
Children (5-12 yrs)-$35.00
Under 5 are free.
Tickets are on sale from Monday 22nd August until Friday 2nd September from the College office.
10 guests per debutante and partner

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Discover your career at RMIT!

07 Sep 2011 03:39:30 GMT +1100

RMIT will be running Career Discovery courses during the term three holidays. These courses are specifically designed for Year 11 and 12 students to give insight into a particular design industry, the study options available and the selection procedures. Students will experience projects and exercises particular to a design area in a typical studio or workshop setting. Courses will be offered in the following areas: Advertising; Building Design and Drawing; Graphic Design; Interior Decoration; 3D Product Design; Visual Merchandising; and AutoCAD. For more information or to enroll, please go to www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au

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Planning for 2012

07 Sep 2011 03:50:37 GMT +1100

Year 10 and 11 are now involved in course selection for 2012. Important decisions need to be made. You have considerable choice in what you do. Every student has an individual learning plan. You have responsibility to make your unit choices based on your interests and pathway. Select Units that provide a challenge not those that are too easy or too hard. Discuss your choices with parents, Pathways teachers, class teachers. In deciding what to do remember this is YOUR pathway or learning plan not your friends. Make your choices on Your interests and needs.

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Upper Hume Region Tabletennis

07 Sep 2011 03:59:18 GMT +1100

The Year 10 Boys team played Wangaratta High School and Catholic College in their Pool A section of the Upper Hume Table Tennis. The team consisted of Jake Fisher-Curnow, Jayden Duke, Joshua Gigliotti, Travis Henry and Kristian Drew-Cimello. Wangaratta High School was too strong taking out the match 6 rubbers to 0 rubbers. The second game against Catholic College was much closer encounter. Jayden and Kristian won their respective matches. However, Catholic College was too consistent and won 4 rubbers to 2 rubbers. The girls team consisted of Caitlyn Evans, Georgia Griffiths, Tahlia Harrison-Williamson, Kiannah Hudson, Jessica Kaisner and Ella Sharp. The girls had to wait on the result of the Wangaratta High School v Galen College match to determine who they played. The team played the loser of this encounter and defeated Wangaratta High School 4 rubbers to 2 rubbers with Ella and Tahlia winning their singles. The team won both doubles. The final was against Galen College and again the girls starred winning 4 rubbers to 2 rubbers. The team now qualify for the Hume Region finals in Term 4.

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Trade Training Centre

07 Sep 2011 04:08:10 GMT +1100

You may have noticed the building going up on the Brockley street side of the college, when completed this will be the WSSC and partners Trade Training Centre (TTC).

Joss Constructions are the building company in charge of the construction of the centre and are working closely with the school to get the project finished on time. The building is due to be finished in December of this year and student instruction will commence in 2012, the TTC will add significant opportunities to the pathways offered to students at WSSC and the surrounding area. The facility will be home to a number of trade areas including Engineering, Automotive, Building Construction, Furniture Making, and Electrotechnology.

We are also in partnership with Wodonga TAFE as our registered training organisation (RTO) and look forward to working even more closely with them once the TTC is up and running.

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Education Support Staff

07 Sep 2011 04:12:12 GMT +1100

State Education is recognising and celebrating the significant role school support staff plays in our education system. These staff (often behind the scenes) make significant contributions to

enriching the educational environment for staff, students and the College community. Their roles cover all facets of the College which without their support would not function to the

high degree essential for the efficient running of the College.

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Upper Hume Year 10 Boys Cricket – Tuesday 11 October

21 Sep 2011 04:42:08 GMT +1100

The Upper Hume Cricket semi-finals and finals will be held in Wangaratta in Week 1 of Term 4. The team qualified for this stage
of competition after defeating Wodonga Middle Years College in Term 1. Please see Mr Bloom for training details as this event is
held on the second day of Term 4. Students will travel to Wangaratta by bus.

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Hume Region Athletics – Thursday 13 October

21 Sep 2011 04:43:48 GMT +1100

The next stage of competition for Athletics will be held at Alexandra Park, Albury in Week 1 of Term 4. Students who won their event at

the Upper Hume Carnival in May have qualified for this event. Please check emails for further information or see Miss Larkin. The

School Sport Victoria State Championships will be held on Tuesday 25 October in Melbourne.

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Try out Engineering at the University of Melbourne

21 Sep 2011 04:47:48 GMT +1100

You have the opportunity to participate in hands on sessions exploring Lego Robots, GPS Map-making and Bridge Building. These sessions run for two hours each
and you can sign up for any or all of them. You will be able to find out what engineers really do and be tutored by lecturers of first year engineering students.

The event will run on 27 September between 9.30 – 4.30pm at the University of Melbourne Parkville Campus. To register, go to the following sites- Lego Robots- www.surveymonkey.com/s/HOE-Robots, GPS Map-making- www.surveymonkey.com/s/HOE-Maps, Bridge Building www.surveymonkey.com/s/HOE-Bridges

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SCHOLARSHIPS

21 Sep 2011 04:48:36 GMT +1100

If you are currently applying for TAFE or University courses, make sure you
thoroughly research your scholarship options. Besides applying for scholarships
through VTAC and UAC, make sure you search the Myfuture website
for scholarships.

1) Log onto www.myfuture.edu.au
2) Click on ‘The Facts’
3) Click on Awards and Scholarships
4) Use the search facilities to find scholarships you may be eligible for.

It is a very busy time of year for year 12 students, but try and make time to
find and apply for scholarships- also be aware of closing dates and methods
of application.

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Overdue Library books

21 Sep 2011 04:50:42 GMT +1100

Overdue notices will be sent home shortly to remind students to check on what they have

borrowed. As an extra incentive for the first two weeks in September there will be a library raffle for those who get in first to return their overdue text books.

Library users who return text books will get a raffle ticket and go into the draw for a prize to be drawn on the Friday 16th September.

There will also be random door prizes for early returns. Return your unused books and win!

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Another Term Gone

21 Sep 2011 04:56:08 GMT +1100

As this will be the last Newsletter for the term may I thank everyone for the effort they have made throughout the term. A great deal has been achieved not only in classrooms but in the extra—curricular activities our students have participated in over the last ten weeks.

We know our VCE Unit 4 students will use the next two weeks to complete their preparation and organisation for the very quick run up to the examination period which will start early in term four. Please use this time as a break from classes but continue to use the
time effectively to consolidate your work and understanding of each subject you are studying. Remember you will have an extended break after the exams and before you start the next phase of your education or work.

A number of staff will be assisting students over the holidays with their study and revision. A reminder to students in Year 10 and 11 that Head Start week will be in week 9 of the term which is the 5th to the 9th of December. All students will be expected to attend for the
full week as you will commence your 2012 studies during this time.

The Wodonga Senior Secondary College community would like to say a huge thank you, farewell and good luck to teachers such as: Michelle Anderson, Ces Patetl and Jo Tatchell. Your hard work and time spent at the College is greatly appreciated and has not gone
unnoticed.

We also wish, Pam Oakes, who is taking long service leave a relaxing break, and enjoy your time overseas.

Congratulations to Mikal Bloom for winning the Hume League Best & Fairest Award for Holbrook. Mikal took out the B&F award by a clear 6 votes. The Holbrook Brookers will play off against Jindera Bulldogs in the Grand Final this Saturday afternoon at the Rand
Walbundrie Football Ground at around 2:00pm. Good luck Mikal.

I hope students and staff will find some time over the next two weeks to relax and recharge enough to face a very hectic term four. “We seem to forget that kids can be as tech-savvy as Bill Gates but as gullible as Bambi…Parents and teachers need to remind their teens that
a dumb moment can last a lifetime in cyberspace.” Dahlia Lithwick Newsweek.

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History Excursion to La Trobe

21 Sep 2011 04:57:36 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary History students had a taste of the past and the future today at La Trobe University. Student-presenters from Wodonga Senior donned their Hippy best and showcased a selection of their history work through speeches and multi-media presentations. Dr Ben Habib and some of the university students also ran a series of tutorials for the students in the afternoon.

Dr Habib said it had been a great opportunity to give future students a taste of university life and show them some of the activities the university is currently involved in. Simon Webb and Simmi Kaur, Wodonga Senior History teachers were impressed to see the quality of the multi-media presentations and the speeches. “The whole day has been great for History and great for the future of social sciences in the area,” they said.

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Executive Officer Vacancy

05 Oct 2011 05:18:40 GMT +1100

Main Points

The Hume Region is seeking to appoint an Executive Officer within the teaching service to undertake the role of principal at Wodonga Senior Secondary College. This position was posted on Recruitment Online on Thursday 29 September 2011.
This position has been advertised for a fixed term of five years with a take up date of 1 January 2012.
Help and assistance with using the Recruitment Online System is available on HRWeb at: http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/hrweb/careers/vacs/advacsSCH.htm

Actions Required

I would appreciate it if principals could bring this memorandum to the attention of staff at the earliest possible time.

Critical Dates

The closing date of applications is midnight on Sunday 23 October 2011.

Additional Information

Initial enquiries may be directed to Arthur Townsend, Regional Director on (03) 5761 2101.

WSSC Scholarships for 2012

12 Oct 2011 03:50:06 GMT +1100

Scholarship Information and Selection Criteria
For 2011 School Year (Open to all year levels)

Wodonga Senior Secondary College offers annual scholarships in the following areas:

•    Academic Excellence: Mathematics
•    Academic Excellence: Science
•    Academic Excellence: General
•    Excellence: Art or Technology
•    Sporting Excellence: Elite Performance
•    Sporting Excellence: AFL Football/Soccer
•    Performing Arts Excellence: Music
•    Principal’s Scholarship: Personal Achievement

*Merit forms the basis of award of scholarships.

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Upper Hume Year 10 Boys Cricket – Tuesday 11th October

19 Oct 2011 04:30:48 GMT +1100

The Year 10 Boys qualified for the Upper Hume Year 10 Cricket semi-finals by defeating Wodonga Middle Years College in the Term 1 quarter-final. In the semi-final the Galen College team batted first and made a solid 107 off their 20 overs. Wodonga Senior SC shared the bowling around and was pleased with keeping Galen to this score. When batting, Mark Ablinger top scored with 14 but unfortunately, Galen were too strong and we were all out for 48. Galen College then went on to play Wangaratta HS in the final. Thanks to Mr Bloom for coaching the team and to Mr Thomas for driving the bus. Team: M. Ablinger, J. Crossman, C. Holzer, W. Knights, J. Palmer, L. Potter, C. Prenter, S. Quinn, J. Reeves and N. Snook.

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Hume Region Athletics – Thursday 13th ctober

19 Oct 2011 04:35:34 GMT +1100

The Hume Region Athletics was held at Alexandra Park, Albury to determine the qualifiers for the School Sport Victoria State Finals on Tuesday 25th October. Our team have already competed at the House Athletics and Upper Hume Athletics to reach this level of competition. Congratulations to Mary Toney who won the 20 Years 100m and Long Jump. Zoey Gow won the 16 Years Javelin, Kelli Evans won the 17 Years 1500m and Ben Griffiths won the 20 Years Shot Putt. The awesome foursome of Lee Dale, Brock Knights, Michael Williams and Brandon Ryan won the 20 Years Relay. Thank you to Carly Sibbald and Amber Jarrott for their stirling efforts with the medal presentations. First place-getters will advance to the School Sport Victoria State Finals in Melbourne on Tuesday 25th October. Team: L. Dale, R. Daniel, L. Davison, D. Duff, C. Evans, K. Evans, D. Gavel, Z. Gow, B. Griffiths, G. Griffiths, A. Jarrott, B. Knights, W. Knights, I. Llewelyn, J. Morris, B. Ryan, M. Toney, L. Walsh, K. Whitehead and M. Williams.

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La Trobe University Links- Cultural diversity day

19 Oct 2011 04:38:40 GMT +1100

On Friday 16th September 2011, politics students at LaTrobe University participated in a workshop on key issues in contemporary Indian society with Dr Peter Friedlander from La Trobe University in Melbourne and Simmi Kaur from Wodonga Senior Secondary College, as part of the first year subject Introduction to Asia: China and India.

The workshop was followed by a wonderful dinner at the Indian Tandoori restaurant in Albury. Mrs Kaur presented on Changes in Modern Indian Society. Dr Ben had excellent feedback from students on the seminar and the dinner. Students have actively participated in discussions, tried colourful wedding dresses, and were deeply inspired. Dr Ben has posted Podcast on his blog.
http://politicsalburywodonga.wordpress.com/2011/09/30/podcast-indian-society/. Use the link to find out more about the event and listen Podcasts.

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Have you Considered Transport and Logistics as a Career?

19 Oct 2011 04:41:23 GMT +1100

If you are completing yr 12 VCE or VCAL this year and are interested in undertaking a cadetship in transport and logistics, you can contact two different organizations who are running cadetship programs. Through both programs, you will complete a Certificate IV and Diploma of Logistics over two years and undertake paid employment. Contact Chris McKenzie, Project Manager at TDT Victoria on 03 9326 7211, www.tdtvictoria.org.au/cadetship. Or contact Anne Considine, Cadetship Program coordinator Victorian Transport Association on 03 9646 8590, www.vta.com.au

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Information sessions at Wodonga TAFE

19 Oct 2011 04:42:10 GMT +1100

The Wodonga TAFE are running information evenings showcasing their courses. You can attend the Agriculture, Horticulture and Sustainability information evening on Tuesday 18th October and the Engineering and Built Environment (engineering, building design, telecommunications, welding, furniture, cabinet making and construction) evening on Monday 24 October. For more information, contact 02 6055 6600, courseinfo@wodongatafe.edu.au

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Year 12 Students

26 Oct 2011 04:04:24 GMT +1100

As formal classes for VCE Unit 4 students conclude at the end of this week it is an appropriate time for us all to wish them well in the exams that they will be completing in November. A great deal of effort has been put in by both students and teachers in preparing for the final „run home?. We are all very keen to make sure that our students are not distracted from this important task given the time and effort that everyone has committed to ensuring their success.

I remember many of the Year 12?s as fresh faced, innocent and excited students when they enrolled as the first group of Year 7 students in the newly created Middle Years college in 2006. They have developed over this time to be a wonderful group of young adults who will move to the next stage of their life with incredible potential.

Please make good use of the last few days of formal classes but more importantly prepare yourself mentally for the exam period that follows. Over the next few weeks do not lose sight of the main game.
Remember in your final preparation the right attitude is the key to your success.
Good luck

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Year 12 Students

26 Oct 2011 04:04:47 GMT +1100

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Debutante Ball 2011

26 Oct 2011 04:44:30 GMT +1100

The prospect of holding the Deb Ball was all a bit touch and go for a few months, with many questions being tossed around like, was it going to go ahead? Or did we have trainers? Eventually in early July the announcement was put out, the Wodonga Senior Secondary Debutante Ball was to be held on the 16th of September…. and training was to start that Friday! The first training session was quite a learning experience, as a few of the partners could not make it. I was one of those lucky few without a partner and was therefore forced to dance by myself all night. However, I did get our first dance, the Melba Blues down pat! Over the next six weeks of training all of the 15 couples learnt valuable skills, such as ballroom dance, graceful presentation and how to successfully navigate one?s way down a set of steps without falling over. Week after week we all would return to Galvin Hall to further refine our three dances; the Melba Blues, the Pride of Erin and the Evening Three Step. The weeks of training went by quickly and suddenly the night was upon us. It was an early start on the Friday of the ball with many of the debs booked for hair and makeup appointments. While all the guests were arriving at the
Commercial Club and being seated at 7:00pm, all of the debs were hidden away in another room having their pictures taken and singing bad renditions of “Friday” by Rebecca Black. Not the best song choice perhaps, but it helped with all our nerves which were certainly starting to build at that point!
The time to make our debut quickly came around and we were ushered from our little room to behind the stage of the auditorium. One by one we all made our graceful entries onto the stage while our biographies were read by our Deb Ball Organiser and MC for the night Mr. Chris North. Once everyone had made their way safely off the stage and down the stairs, it was time to begin our first dance, The Melba Blues. Following this we made our way back to the stage for the speeches and also for a photo opportunity. Our Guest of Honor and School Council president Ms Dianne Bainbridge was called upon to make her speech. Then we made our perilous descent from the stage once more and down the stairs again for the second dance, The Pride of Erin. After the first rotation, our guests were invited to join us in the Pride of Erin, which lead to a dance floor of families and friends that got quite chaotic at times!

It was then time to enjoy the delicious dinner put on by the Commercial Club and take the opportunity to get professional photographs with family and friends. The final part of the evening festivities was suddenly upon us, as the debs and partners made their second entrance of the night onto the dance
floor for the cutting of the beautiful cake made by Mrs Kelly Gow, the debutante speech given by Tahlia Bishop and myself and the presentations made by various debs to Mrs Cassandra Walters, Mrs Diane Johnson and Ms Dianne Bainbridge. Then
it was time for the last dance, the Evening Three Step. This was another dance where all of the guests were invited to join after the first rotation. The dance floor became chaos again!
Finally the official proceedings of the night were over and the debs and their partners finally got the chance to kick back, relax and party. Thanks to everyone who made the night possible; the debs, partners, teachers, the Commercial Club and our wonderful trainers Mr Max Johnson and Mrs Dianne Johnson!
Rochelle Flack
Year 11

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Focus on Summer Schools

26 Oct 2011 04:47:06 GMT +1100

It?s not too early to begin planning for career events during your school holidays. The holidays are the perfect time to explore career areas you are interested in, learn about the higher education system and to get motivated about your 2011 subjects or future pathways. Discover Architecture at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) An intensive 2-week program will be run for year 11 students who are interested in exploring architecture at UTS between Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012. The program will be structured around a diverse range of learning experiences that encompass design studio and computer lab based design exercises, seminars, lectures and field trips. Only 40 students can participate, so book now! For applications and more information, go to www.utsarchitecture.net/discoverarchitecture

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World Skills Competition

26 Oct 2011 04:49:30 GMT +1100

The „WorldSkills Competition? is an endurance test to measure the skills and abilities required in a students? potential occupation. For those prepared to meet the WorldSkills challenge, to stand and have a go, is a reward that reaches far past the tangible and material and touches the very essence of personal satisfaction and achievement. In August, students from around the Riverina region were invited to enter this prestigious pre-apprenticeship competition which required competitors to demonstrate the skills and abilities that would be expected in an occupation involving the routine assembly and basic testing of electronics equipment. Not only did students compete against other students; but also against themselves to perform and achieve their personal best. From a field of some nine competitors, students from Wodonga Senior Secondary College and Tallangatta Secondary College were subjected to nearly eight hours of scrutiny and assessment involving basic electronic theory, soldering and assembly techniques, circuit identification and safe work practices. Many thanks to the judging panel including, Damien (Manager, Jaycar Electronics), Tim Bennetts (Manager, IT Infrastructure, WSSC) and Peter Brooks (Student Services, Wodonga TAFE). Also in attendance was Principal, Mr Vern Hilditch who offered congratulations and kindly presented all competitors with a certificate of achievement. Students were not aware of the official results of the judging until notification prior to a Gala presentation evening held in Wagga Wagga recently.

Medallists for the 2011 competition included:
Gold Medal – Brendan Hamilton (WSSC)
Silver Medal – Brenton Holloway (TSC)
Bronze Medal – Holden Ash (WSSC)

The competition is a learning experience and a gauge for students to measure their skills and abilities against those of the other competitors. The personal experience gained during the competition helps to improve the skills, abilities, and performance in a students? potential future workplace and to this extent, every person who meets the WorldSkills challenge and competes is already a winner.

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VCE Unit 4 Students

03 Nov 2011 23:19:45 GMT +1100

With formal classes for Year 12 students concluding at the end of last week, I would like to congratulate them on how positively they celebrated the end of their secondary education. All the activities they involved themselves in at the College on the Friday involved only other Year 12 students and did not interfere with others and most appeared to have a great time! We wish them well in the formal examinations that they will be sitting from now to the middle of November. A great deal of effort has been put in by both students and teachers. At the conclusion of all exams a Year 12 Graduation will be held in the Albury Performing Arts Centre on Friday 25th November.

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Kylie Whitehead Attends Government House Reception for the Queen

03 Nov 2011 23:21:09 GMT +1100

Kylie was one of only three students from the Hume Region invited to a reception for the Queen and Prince Philip at Government House last Wednesday.

Kylie’s Report:
On Wednesday the 26th of October, I went to Melbourne with two other students from the Hume Region to have lunch at Government House with the Queen. We arrived at 12 o’clock, and waited for about an hour and a half before Her Majesty finally arrived. We sang the English and Australian Anthems, and then she went around and greeted people. I didn’t actually get to talk or personally meet her but it was an honour just to be in the same room as her and see her close up. Overall it was an enjoyable day and a day I will never forget.

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Hume Region Year 10 Girls Tabletennis

03 Nov 2011 23:26:26 GMT +1100

On Friday 21st of October the Year 10 Girls team was represented by Georgia Griffiths, Caitlyn Evans, Kara Taylor and Tahlia Harrison-Williamson at Wangaratta. The first match was played against Wanganui Park SC. The singles were completely dominated by our girls with each of them winning 3 games to 0 games. The doubles did prove to be closer with one pair conceding a game to Wanganui Park. The final result was 6 rubbers to 0 rubbers and 18 games to 1 game. In the second match the team played Tallangatta and won 5 rubbers to 1 rubber, 16 games to 3 games. The final was played against Yea SC who have been the Region Champions for the past 3 years. Yea proved too strong and experienced to take out the final 6 rubbers to 0 rubbers. The girls were fantastic all day and displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout. Well done on being the Hume Region Runners-up.

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Opt-in Notebook Programme

09 Nov 2011 23:42:22 GMT +1100

The Opt-in Notebook programme is designed for students who may be studying one or more subjects that could take advantage of a full sized notebook with extra speed and screen size over the free netbook programme.

This year we are offering the Dell XPS 14z notebook. The XPS 14z is an ideal device with battery life up to 7 hours, dedicated graphics card, large storage and just under 2kg in weight.

The Student Opt-in Notebook Programme will only be offered at the end of each school year. There will be no option to join the programme mid-year. To participate in this programme, you will need to complete the attached application form and make the first payment before the 8th of December 2011.

Further information can be found under the Student Helpdesk page on the LMS. Or from the technician office.

Related Documents:

WSSC ICT team

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Rememberance Day 2011

23 Nov 2011 05:12:32 GMT +1100

On Friday 11th November our College community observed a minutes silence at 11.ooam in respect of past service people. The flag flew at half mast, the school radio played the last post and our College Vice - Captain nominees raised the flag at the appropriate time. The College Captains Mary Toney and Eric Kerr represented the College by attending the community service at Woodland Grove and laying a wreath at the memorial.

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Secondhand Book Sale

23 Nov 2011 05:13:33 GMT +1100

The second hand book sale will be held on Tuesday 29th November from 3:30pm till 7:00pm in the Seminar Room at the College. The Seminar Room is located opposite the College office. The list of books to be sold will be posted on the College website and at the College office shortly. Payment on sale day may be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card. To benefit the flow of persons through the bookstall we encourage cash to be used as there will be only one EFTPOS machine in use. This is a service we offer to the College community to help reduce costs to parents.

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2012 Booklist

23 Nov 2011 05:15:11 GMT +1100

Landmark the Company who manage our booklist sales will send home shortly the 2012 Booklists. If your student does not received a copy please come to the office and collect one. The booklist must be completed and submitted by Friday 2nd December to ensure delivery for 2012. Book Pack collection will be from Wodonga Senior Secondary College, Galvin Hall on Wednesday 18th January between 11.00am - 7:00pm and Thursday 19th January between 8.30am - 2.00pm.

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What is Change of Preference? (CoP)

23 Nov 2011 05:17:14 GMT +1100

CoP gives you the chance to add, delete and reorder your University and/or TAFE preferences. This is important, as providing you meet the ATAR and selection criteria requirements, you will be accepted into the highest preference course listed through the Tertiary Admission Centre you qualify for. It is also the last chance you have to make sure your preference list reflects what you would like to study in the future.

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Trinity Young Leaders Summer School

23 Nov 2011 05:19:42 GMT +1100

Trinity College at the University of Melbourne are running an intensive two-week residential program for talented students aged 14 – 17 years. Students will have the opportunity to engage in interactive teaching, excursions and group work which aim to develop skills in critical and creative thinking, team work, public speaking, communication etc. The program will run between 4th – 18th December at cost is $2999. For more information and to register, go to: www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/young_leaders

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Interested in sustainable systems engineering and renewable energies?

23 Nov 2011 05:21:29 GMT +1100

RMIT and the Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies are hosting a community workshop presenting their past and future research in renewable energies and they will be showcasing the new Bachelor of Sustainable Systems Engineering at RMIT. The workshop will be held Saturday 3rd December. For more information, go to: www.rmit.edu.au/aeromecheng

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Scholarships

23 Nov 2011 05:23:30 GMT +1100

If you are in Year 12 and have applied for University or TAFE courses, don’t forget to look into scholarship opportunities. All institutions have scholarships available with different application periods and selection criteria. Just Google the institution you are interested in and the word scholarship and this should bring up links for their scholarship home page. Don’t give up trying to find a scholarship - you have to be in it to win it.

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Administration Trainee

02 Feb 2012 07:02:07 GMT +1100

Office Administration Position Description

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service are a priority;
2. Basic word processing and computer skills required;
3. Ability to develop a wide range of skills consistent with the administrative tasks being carried out within the office environment;
4. Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and manage workload;
5. Ability to assist with the organisation of functions (eg Graduation);
6. Must maintain Confidentiality;
7. Must be willing to work as part of a Team;
8. Must be well presented, confident and act in a professional manner.

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Swimming Carnival - 2012

09 Feb 2012 23:28:54 GMT +1100

2012 House Swimming Carnival
Monday 13th February
Commencing at 3:30pm
Cost $3 – which includes use on the waterslide!
Wodonga Olympic Swimming Pool (Stanley St)
Full canteen, BBQ and refreshments available

Please note: Students are not expected at school during the day, however they are expected to attend the carnival

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Welcome to 2012

22 Feb 2012 04:33:16 GMT +1100

I would like to welcome all students and staff returning to Wodonga Senior Secondary College in 2012. Whilst the majority of students were present for headstart week, I would also like to warmly welcome the many new students (and their families) who have transferred in from other schools, or newly arrived to the area over the holidays and enrolled at the College. In addition to our new Year 10 students joining us from the Middle Years College and the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School, we especially welcome those new to the College from other schools and the students who will study VET subjects throughout 2012, whilst completing their other studies in their home schools. Our enrolments have certainly been constant and strong leading up to the start of the school year.

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Welcome to 2012

22 Feb 2012 04:33:42 GMT +1100

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School Council Elections

29 Feb 2012 02:05:47 GMT +1100

The Election for School Council is currently underway. Forms to nominate yourself or someone else are available from the College office or the website: www.wssc.vic.edu.au. For further information please contact Mr John McVean, Business Manager at the College.

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Education Maintainence Allowance

29 Feb 2012 02:13:44 GMT +1100

The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to assist eligible families with the costs associated with the education of their children. To be eligible for receipt of the EMA you must:

? be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and
? be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefitwithin the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a foster parent.

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Interested in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)?

29 Feb 2012 03:52:12 GMT +1100

The Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies(ICT) at Swinburne University has developed an online tool called ‘ICT Study Spectrum’ for students and parents to help gain a better understanding of the variety of course and career areas that sit within ICT. You can access ICT Study Spectrum by visiting www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/schools/careers/

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Student Immunisation

29 Feb 2012 03:54:39 GMT +1100

The national vaccination program is being conducted at Wodonga Senior Secondary College for Year 10 students to receive the first dose of: Boostrix, Diptheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus.

Date:
Consent Card return: Friday 9th March 2012. ALL cards must be returned to school for statistical purposes.

Vaccination:
Thursday 15th March 2012.

If your child has already been vaccinated, please specify on the reverse side of the relevant consent card the date when this occurred and return it to WSSC by Friday 9th March 2012.

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Parent Teacher Night

29 Feb 2012 03:55:42 GMT +1100

A parent teacher evening was conducted on Thursday 16th February from 4.00pm until 8.00pm. This was an excellent opportunity to meet staff and ensure students have had a positive start to the Semester. Parents who were unable to attend the Interview Evening will be contacted by their student MIPS teacher in the coming weeks to discuss how their child is settling into 2012.

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2012 Premiers’ Reading Challenge

01 Mar 2012 03:39:03 GMT +1100

If you’re in year 10, and would like to take part in the 2012 Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge, register at the Library now. All you have to do is read a minimum of 10 books of your own choice + five books from the PRC booklist. The challenge is on from 26th February to 10th September 2012 Please register ASAP

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Inspirational Women writing competition

01 Mar 2012 03:42:33 GMT +1100

Write about a woman who has been an inspiration to you or others. They can be family members, adult community members, teachers, peers, celebrities or other famous people throughout history. Entries can be submitted in any form of creative writing such as:
• a letter
• poem
• short story
• article

Entries close Thursday 8th March 3 prizes. Email your entries to crp@wssc.vic.edu.au or put them in the entry box in the Library.

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Personal Injuries and Insurance

01 Mar 2012 03:46:09 GMT +1100

Parents and guardians are generally responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including any transport costs. Most medical costs will be refundable by Medicare. If you are a member of an ambulance or health insurance fund, you may also be able to claim transport or other expenses from the fund. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not hold accident insurance for school students. Details of Insurers that offer individual accident insurance policies for students are:

JUA Underwriting Agency Pty Ltd
Contact details: Des Purcell
Phone: 03-9909 7480 or 1800 252 264
E-mail address: dpurcell@juaunderwriting.com.au
or msolomos@juaunderwriting.com.au
Website: www.studenthealth.com.au

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Rostrum Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition

01 Mar 2012 03:47:58 GMT +1100

Students interested in Public Speaking should check the Notice Board near the TV Monitor in the Main corridor. Assistance to develop the speeches can also be given to interested students. Check the Daily Bulletin on the DID for upcoming events.

The current competitions are:

Plain English Speaking Award
Rostrum Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition.

Further information re dates and rules can be obtained from
Mrs.Turewicz in Staffroom 1.

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Electronic Version of the Newsletter

14 Mar 2012 04:26:45 GMT +1100

Would you like to receive the College newsletter via email?? As our College is going green, to save on using excess paper we would like to offer you the option of having the newsletter sent to you electronically. If you like this idea please visit the College website at www.wssc.vic.edu.au and register for the electronic newsletter or alternatively fill out the newsletter email form at college office and the administration staff will add you to the distribution list.

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Outdoor Education News

14 Mar 2012 04:35:42 GMT +1100

On the 24th of February Year 10 Outdoor Education students participated in a full day kayaking trip along the Kiewa and Murray rivers finishing in the Wodonga Creek. Throughout the day students faced the many obstacles including willow trees, logs and sand banks. With water levels low this made the waterways even more of a challenge. All students did a great job using their paddling skills from the previous excursions to the Allan’s Flat waterhole. The teamwork shown by the Year 10’s was impressive and made the day all the more pleasant. Great job guys!

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Year 10 Sydney Camp

14 Mar 2012 04:40:19 GMT +1100

Students who are interested in attending need to pay $50.00 deposit to secure a place on the Camp. Once all places are filled students will receive their consent, medical and where relevant asthma forms to complete and return to the General Office. This is a great camp and while in Sydney we will visit some of the following sites:

Aquarium
Opera House
Harbour Bridge
Sydney Olympic
Aquatic Centre
Bondi Beach
Taronga Zoo
Manly Beach
IMAX 3D
Paddy’s Market and much more.

Departure for Sydney will be from the front of the College, Woodland Street at 5.55am on Tuesday 15thMay. All students should be there between 5.30am and 5.40am. All going well we should arrive back at the College at 10.00pm on Friday 18thMay.

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Central Australia Trip

21 Mar 2012 04:05:49 GMT +1100

Every two years students are given the opportunity to attend the Central Australia Trip for two weeks. This year the excursion will run from Sunday 16th - Friday 28th September. Whilst on the trip students will be exposed to some of Australia's iconic outback experiences such as; Wilpena Pound - Renmark, Kings Canon, Uluru and Kata Tjuta - Alice Springs and Coober Pedy. This is a wonderful experience and places will fill fast.

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RED Carpet Youth Awards 2012 - nominations now open

19 Apr 2012 06:15:45 GMT +1100

Rochelle Flack was the Master of Ceremonies at the Wodonga Council launch of the Red Carpet Youth Awards. Congratulations Rochelle on completing this task with distinction. Members of our Student Leadership Team also attended the launch. I would encourage parent, teachers and students to nominate students from Wodonga Senior SC for the awards. Nomination forms are available from the Wodonga Council Website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au . Alternatively, I can email forms to you and can be contacted at lad@wssc.vic.edu.au

YOUNG people aged between 14 and 24 years who work, live, study or volunteer in Wodonga are again eligible to be nominated for Wodonga Council’s fourth annual RED Carpet Youth Awards.
One of the aims of the RED Carpet Youth Awards is to acknowledge the achievements and contributions of young people in Wodonga, and provide positive role models.

The nine categories for 2012 are:
•    Wodonga Chamber of Commerce Individual Community Service Award;
•    OzGreen Eco-Warrior Award;
•    ATEL Employment Services Apprenticeship/Traineeship Award;
•    RACV Wodonga Shop Endurance/Persistence Award;
•    Boost Juice Young Carers Award;
•    Rotary Club of Wodonga Group Community Service Award;
•    MEGASMUSIC.com.au Visual and Performing Arts Award;
•    Joss Group Organisational Youth Support Award; and
•    Eagle Boys Young Sports Volunteer Award.

There is also a special award known as the RACV Wodonga Shop Youth Ambassador Award. Nominations are now open and close on May 25. A gala dinner for finalists will be held later in the year.

Attached:

Red Carpet Youth Awards Information

Red Carpet Youth Awards Nomination Form

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Parent, Student and Subject Teacher Interview Night

03 May 2012 03:40:30 GMT +1100

A very successful and busy night was held on the last Wednesday of term. Thank you to all parents who came to discuss their child?s progress with their subject teachers. We were delighted with the number of students who also attended. We hope with the round 1 GPA reports and interviews you have a much clearer picture on how your child is progressing this year. Areas for improvement will have been discussed. All students will be able to put into practice these improvements over the next 7 weeks.
Thank you to all staff who have ensured students programs were not disrupted.

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Pepper Training Restaurant

03 May 2012 03:41:59 GMT +1100

Once again the College Hospitality staff and students will be running Pepper Training Restaurant in the Seminar Room, 6.00pm-9.00pm at the College. The menu will be A la Carte - Mains from $15.00, BYO. Non-alcoholic drinks, tea and espresso coffee are available at small cost. Maximum number per table is 8.

Pepper Operating Dates for 2012:

Tuesdays 22nd May
Tuesday 19th June
Tuesday 24th July
Tuesday 21st August
Tuesday 4th September

To secure a reservation please make a $15.00 pre-paid booking at the College office or phone 0260437500.

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Mentoring for Year 12 students

03 May 2012 03:42:48 GMT +1100

In order to assist our Year 12 students a mentor program has been established to help address any organisational impediments to them optimising their success at Year 12. Five of the Principal class, Year 12 Coordinators, Trevor Matthews, Matt Moylan & Chris North have been assigned approximately 20 Year 12 VCE students. The mentoring meetings will be on a one to one basis and will be conducted in the student’s study block. This positive experience for the students will centre on what can we do as a College to assist you personally to gain the most out of your final year of secondary school. As a leadership group we are also very keen to find out what the aspirations of our students are post Year 12. We are keen to have our students reflect to us what they value about their formal education.

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Cyber Bullying

03 May 2012 03:44:20 GMT +1100

Did you know AUSTRALIA rates number one in the world for bullying on social networks like Facebook, according to a global poll. We are encouraging our students to take a STAND against cyber bullying, changing direction and social values.

Take a STAND against cyber-bullying:

Silence– do not respond to abusive messages. The number one rule for dealing with cyberbullying is: don’t respond, don't interact and don’t engage.

Take a copy of all abusive messages– these may be useful legally later on. Create a new folder called ‘Abuse’, and move hate mail and messages into this folder.

Accept that bullies don't think like you do– trying to sort it out with them or asking them to stop won’t work. Recognise that you are not dealing with a person who has the same mindset as yourself. Cyber-bullies are cowards who often try to hide their identity and behave in nasty ways to build themselves up and put other people down.

Never deal with this problem alone– get help! No one can cope with this alone.

Don’t be provoked. Some cyber-bullies play “the baiting game”. A provocative comment is made and those who respond in irritation are encouraged to engage in conflict with those who respond assertively. The provoker watches, waits and stirs the pot. www.andrewfuller.com.au

Julie Nicol
Early Solutions Case Manager/Junction Support Services

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Defence Report

03 May 2012 03:45:50 GMT +1100

As the newly appointed Defence Transition Mentor it is my role to assist young people from Australian Defence Force families integrate into the school community. During Term 1 this involved meeting the students in a relaxed and informal way. I met with students at two gatherings.

These were:

Pizza Lunch: We celebrated the start of Term 1 with a Pizza Lunch. It was a great opportunity for the students to meet with myself and each other. Some students were surprised to discover they shared the same friends in another location!

Easter/Birthday Morning Tea: To conclude the term the students gathered for morning tea. We celebrated several birthdays with chocolate mud cake. Yum! To further facilitate student participation during Term 2 several events are schedules.

Card Making workshop: Karen Ramsay from Kaszazz Scrapbooking kindly donated her time to work with some students creating beautiful cards. The workshop was held on the 18th of April

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Music Report

03 May 2012 03:47:11 GMT +1100

Many music students have been performing in a range of concerts and gigs and working toward interesting musical activities. James Strachan, Ted Elkington, Kristen Nichol, and Kevin Finlayson will perform in the Hume Honours Band at Federation Square. The original concert for the Principal's Conference in Shepparton was cancelled because of the floods. Angus Johnson has been selected as a member of the State School Spectacular Orchestra. He commenced rehearsals last weekend in Melbourne as the oboe player in the Orchestra. This is a prestigious position . Well Done Angus. Jess Gay, Alec Bathman, James Anderson and Hamish Batten performed at the Freeza Battle of the Bands in Barnawartha last Friday. It was the first public performance for this Group. Kristen Nichol wrote a composition to reflect the Anzac Spirit. She received an award in the Premier's Spirit Awards and travelled to Melbourne to a ceremony with Mr. Baillieu , Premier of Victoria. Kristen is pictured receiving her award from Mr. Ballieu.Students are currently enrolling in sections in the Albury/Wodonga Eisteddfod. This will occur in late July. The Combined Schools Concert Band, WSSC Swing Band, Choirs and Rock/Jazz Bands will also perform. This range of musical activities reflects the diverse interests and high standard of our music students.

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MUpper Hume Year 10 Boys Baseball – Wednesday 21 March

03 May 2012 03:48:37 GMT +1100

On Wednesday the 21st of March our year 10 baseball team played a round robin competition at Gayview Park. The Year 10 senior baseball team played Wodonga Middle Years College both Huon and Felltimber, and Catholic College. The team had great wins against Huon 8-1 and Felltimber 14-0. The boys had a tough game when playing Catholic College but pulled through with a great win of 5-1. The team consisted of 10 players on the day, pitchers Connor Davis, Jake Moon and Dustin McDougall, our catchers Jaeden O?Connell and Josh McQuinn and the infield and outfield players Alex Veenbaas, Sam Veenbaas, Ethen Thomas, Michael Shimmin and Mason Prospero. The teams coach Jordan Wood being proud of these great wins, the year 10 baseball team the will advance to the next round in Wangaratta.

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Are you passionate about sport and science?

03 May 2012 03:50:04 GMT +1100

The Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre (OPSMC) are running an information night about careers in sports medicine on Wednesday 23th May, 6.30pm – 9.00pm at the AAMI Park Stadium. Practitioners from the disciplines of Sports medicine

Nutrition
Podiatry
Psychology
Massage therapy
Physiotherapy and
Exercise physiology

will deliver short talks and will also be available to answer your questions about careers in these occupations. To register online, go to www.opsmc.com.au/professional-development/careers-evening.html by 18th May.

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Congratulations

23 May 2012 02:22:07 GMT +1100

Year 11 students Luke Keen and Hayden Healey-Bamford have been successful in their application for the 2012 Defence Technical Scholarship

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The Defence Technical Scholarship aims to increase awareness of the wide range of trades available in the Navy, Army and Air Force. It is a scholarship focused on students undertaking a technical trade pathway who additionally demonstrate an interest in Australian Defence Force Technical Trades. Both students were required to complete a significant application process which included submitting an extended response to video material as well as an essay. Both Luke and Hayden are recipients of a $2000 scholarship. Any students interested in applying in 2013 should contact Mr North in Career 1 for further information.

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Exam Preparation

23 May 2012 02:26:37 GMT +1100

Exam Week for Year 10 and 11 students begins on Tuesday 5th June. Just as examinations should be the successful end to the semester?s study, so revision should be the process of refreshing what has already been thoroughly learned. Revision should be a process of consolidating understanding of the subject rather than cramming in as much information as possible before the morning of the exam. Unfortunately for many students last minute revision cannot make up for the lack of a planned study program. A number of strategies have been included in a short article “Last Minute Cramming” that may help if you find yourself beginning your exam preparation now, which can be found on our website.

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Victorian Budget

23 May 2012 02:32:34 GMT +1100

We were fortunate to receive $10 million in this year’s State Budget for Regeneration capital works. This was unexpected as we appreciated the tough economic times and the limited amount of funds are available over the next few years. That said, the total cost of the Regeneration project including a new gymnasium, modification to the existing library, the demolition of the LTC (building B & C) and the construction of a two storey building housing Science, Maths, English, Humanities, Foods , LOTE, Library, staff room and administration is estimated to be $20 million.

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Australian Mathematics Trust – 2012 Australian Mathematics Competition

23 May 2012 02:39:14 GMT +1100

What is the AMC?

The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) is a mathematics competition (AMC) is an exam-style mathematics competition containing 25 multiple-choice problems and 5 questions requiring a numerical answer. The paper is completed under exam conditions with duration of 75 minutes. Students are assessed only against other students in the same school year and state. The problems are very easy at the start of the paper and become progressively more difficult to ensure students at all levels will find a point of challenge.

Why should I take part?

The AMC gives students external recognition of their achievements: all students receive a certificate showing their level of achievement and a detailed report showing how they performed on each problem with comparative statistics. Top students in each state are awarded prizes. Certificates received can be an extra addition to your resume, and the exam-style setting is great practice for your exams without the pressure of formal VCE assessment.

What else do I need to Know?

The Entry Fee for the competition is $5.50 and it will be held during school time on Thursday 2nd AugustIn order to take part you will need to sign up and make a payment at the General Office by Friday 18th May. If you have any queries please email Lauren Wood at wol@wssc.vic.edu.au

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Concert of Italian Gems

23 May 2012 03:48:57 GMT +1100

This will be a wonderful program of Italian choral and instrumental masterpieces from the 15th to the 20th century. A highlight will be a performance of Vivaldi's 'Gloria'. Tickets are $20 per person. School children under 16 admitted free with an endorsed ticket. Book. Please feel free to contact me by reply email to this address, or Penelope Kenny on 0417 676 872, or email: penelopekenny@bigpond.com with any queries.

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School Sport Victoria State Lawn Bowls – Thursday 3rd May

23 May 2012 03:56:26 GMT +1100

Our Bowls team qualified for the State finals on April 24th. However, after travelling all the way to Melbourne the final was postponed due to rain just before 9.00am. The re-scheduled final was held on Thursday 3rd May. The teams arrived early in anticipation of another wet day. We began the State finals against Crusoe College and played 3 ends before the torrential rain again resulted in the cancellation of the final. However, on this occasion the indoor venue at Brighton was secured and we all travelled down the Nepean Highway to re-commence. The girls played on carpet with some long ends. This was not the ideal scenario for us given our experience on the grass surface of Wodonga and Wangaratta.

Whilst we won 3 ends against Crusoe they proved too strong on the other ends winning the encounter 12-3. The next match was played against McKinnon SC. The team lined up with Kelli Evans as Lead. This time we were able to adjust to the indoor conditions and won the match by 8 -7. The third match of the round-robin was against Balwyn HS. A win here would put us into the cross-over semi-finals. We began very well and led 6-2. Balwyn?s consistency was rewarded with them equalling us at 6 - all with one end to play. It came down to a matter of centimetres and our last bowl of the match was just a bit further away from the jack than the oppositions. Congratulations to our team who performed with great sportsmanship and always supported each other. We all enjoyed a great time representing Wodonga Senior SC. The overall winner on the day wasBacchus Marsh after they defeated Balwyn 16-5.
Team members:

Kelli Evans
Carly Sibbald
Kylie Whitehead
Amber Jarrot

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Jetstar Pilot Cadet Program

23 May 2012 04:00:42 GMT +1100

Jetstar is offering pilot cadet programs for Year 12. Jetstar (Oxford) is actively recruiting cadet pilots for the course commencing in June. Selection testing will be held throughout May. Jetstar is aiming to enlist around 150 students for this course. This course is open to Australian/NZ citizens and PRs with a minimum age of 18. Click here for more information: www.pilotaptitude.com/?page=Cadetship/Jetstar/Aus

Pilot Aptitude Training Systems.

Provide aptitude test preparation programs for areas such as the Defence Force, Police, Fire Services, Paramedic Services and Pilot Cadetships. Go to the following link for more information:- www.pilotaptitude.com/?page=MilitaryApplicants/YOUSession

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Scholarship for Rural Students

23 May 2012 04:03:25 GMT +1100

The Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation offers scholarships to Year 12 students from rural/regional Victoria to enable them to participate in tertiary study. The scholarships provide financial support of $15,000 per annum for three years, and also participation in mentoring and leadership development programs. Applications close 30th July 2012. For more information, go to: http://msrf.org.au/

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Experience La Trobe Albury Wodonga

23 May 2012 04:09:20 GMT +1100

LaTrobe University?s Albury-Wodonga campus is opening its doors again this year and inviting Year 10, 11 and 12 students the opportunity to Experience LaTrobe on Friday 15th June. This is a chance to be a uni student for a day and see what tertiary education has to offer. Participate in workshops of your choice, find out about student life and tour the campus. If you have any questions university staff and students will be there to help you out. Experience La Trobe Albury-Wodonga is a free event with lunch provided. Students who are interested will need to register for the event at: latrobe.edu.au/experience. If there is sufficient interest transport to the venue will be arranged. Please see Mr North in Career 1 for further details.

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National Reconciliation Week

25 May 2012 07:06:16 GMT +1100

Each year from 27 May to 3 June, National Reconciliation Week celebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. The week-long celebration is an ideal opportunity for all Australians to explore ways to join the national reconciliation effort. This year’s theme is Let’s Talk Recognition.

May 27 and June 3 are important dates in Australia’s history. May 27 marks the anniversary of the 1967 referendum when Australians voted to remove clauses in the Australian Constitution that discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The day before National Reconciliation Week, 26 May, is National Sorry Day, which was first held in Sydney in 1998 and is now commemorated nationally to remember and honour the Stolen Generations.

June 3 marks the historic 1992 Mabo decision in which the High Court of Australia recognised native title—the recognition that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights over their lands did survive British colonisation. 2012 will mark the 20th anniversary of the Mabo decision and the 45th anniversary of the 1967 referendum. Reconciliation involves building positive, respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians; enabling us to work together to close the gaps, and to achieve a shared sense of fairness and justice. The ultimate goal of reconciliation is to build strong and trusting relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians, as a foundation for success and to enhance our national wellbeing.

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VICSRC Regional Conference

13 Jun 2012 23:59:53 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior SC hosted a Regional Student Representative Conference on Friday 1 June. Sarah Tilev attended the conference as part of our team of five students. This is Sarah’s reflection of the day.

“This year WSSC was lucky enough to be the host of a Victorian Student Leadership Conference. Four schools from around the Hume region participated in a day jam-packed full of activities and workshops, run by Erin from the VIC SRC, all building our skills and knowledge on how to run a successful Student Council. One of the most valuable things we took away from the day was running a campaign in about 15 minutes. We came up with a catchy name; ‘Operation Motivation’ and a purpose – To put a smile on the students faces, and after writing short, inspirational messages on a bunch of sticky notes we were unleashed into the school grounds and stuck our little notes anywhere they would stick. In doing so, we all learnt how fantastically easy it is to run a campaign without funds and weeks of planning. The conference left us with heaps of great games and activities to bring back to our Student Council and we can’t wait to share them with the other members.”

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Anna Rose Youth Climate Coalition National Book Tour

14 Jun 2012 00:13:32 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior SC hosted Anna Rose, a member of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC). Anna was able talk to students from Wodonga Senior SC and also Wodonga Middle Years College about sustainability and climate change. She donated her book Madlands: A Journey to Change the Mind of a Climate Sceptic to the library. The focus of the talk was to support young people by sharing stories about how young people can become leaders and agents of change in their own community as well as providing students with an understanding of how climate change is shaping their world.

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WSSC School Strategic Plan 2012 to 2015

27 Jun 2012 23:58:10 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College is built on the foundations of over 60 years of secondary education in the Wodonga district. We offer the greatest choice for secondary education with the widest range of VCE and VET specialist teachers and facilities in Wodonga. We enable all students to choose their individually suited pathways for success. Our aim is to provide all students with the maximum opportunity for personal and academic growth in a supportive environment; one specially designed to advance students in their later secondary years.

Through our Pathways Program every student is provided with personal counselling and careers information to assist in the transition from school to the years beyond; from Tertiary education choices, apprenticeships and traineeships to job preparation. The options open to our students have no bounds!

A major focus will be to work closely with the Wodonga Middle Years College and ensure a seamless pathway into our college. We will work at all levels to develop a consistent approach across both colleges.

Wodonga Senior Secondary College is committed to maximising the potentials of every student.

School Strategic Plan for Wodonga Senior Secondary Colleg.pdf

Annual Implementation Plan 2012 Wodonga Senior Secondary College.pdf

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Congratulations

11 Jul 2012 00:28:44 GMT +1100

The Northern Zone Mountain Bike round of the Victorian Schools Cycling Championships was held on Sunday 24th June at Range Rd, Nail Can Hill, Albury. Students from all parts of North and North East Victoria competed in this Competition to vie for a place in the State Finals. A grueling 12km course through Nail Can Hill set the stage for this challenging race.

Justin Newman (Year 12), came first in Under 19 years and will now represent the Northern Zone in the Victorian State Finals to be held at Upper Beaconsfield on 5 August 2012. We wish him the best of luck

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Pepper Training Restaurant

11 Jul 2012 00:42:46 GMT +1100

Pepper Operating Dates for 2012:
Tuesday 21st August
Tuesday 4th September

To secure a reservation please make a $15.00 pre-paid booking at the College office or phone (02) 6043 7500.

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Hume X-Country

11 Jul 2012 00:52:06 GMT +1100

On Tuesday the 19th of June the Cross Country Team travelled to Broadford for the Hume Region Cross Country. The weather was surprisingly sunny, however still very chilly! The school had a total of nine competitors for the day. Congratulations to our under 16’s girls consisting of Kristen Wright, Aimee Sweet and Courtney Hillier who all finished within the top 25 of the region.

Maddison Kaindl who competed in the under 20 girls division, just missed out on making it to State level, finishing in 9th place with a time of 13:15 for the 3km course. Isabelle Pattison and Kelsey Pitts finished 20th and 21st respectively in the same event.

Dylan Wallace and Dale Robinson both tried hard in the gruelling 5km course finishing midfield. The highlight of the day was Jacob Scott who competed in the Under 16 boys division. He was successful in qualifying for the SSV State Finals running the 5km course in awesome time of 17.52! Well done to all team, for conquering the rather hilly course! Good luck to Jacob who will compete at Bundoora Park on Tuesday 17th July. Thanks to Eliza Pascall for her assistance on the day!

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Coles Sports for Schools Program & Woolworths Earn and Learn

11 Jul 2012 00:55:51 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College is excited to announce our participation in this year’s Coles Sports for Schools program & Woolworths earn and learn, collecting vouchers and stickers for much needed sports and music equipment.

We ask that you get involved to help collect vouchers and stickers for our school. These can be placed in the collection boxes in the front office of the school. So collect as many as you can!

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Electronic Newsletter

26 Jun 2012 23:58:10 GMT +1100

WSSC is going GREEN… we are trialling our newsletter electronically to save our stamp on the environment. Please submit your name to seniorcollege@wssc.vic.edu.au to ensure you continue to receive the newsletter. Alternatively if you would still prefer to receive a hard copy of the newsletter please contact the front office on (02) 6043 7500.

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Marine Science Careers Day

18 Jul 2012 04:17:39 GMT +1100

On Monday 23rd July, the Melbourne Aquarium Underwater Zoo will be running a careers day for students interested in Marine Sciences. You will be able to listen to specialized presentations from expert Industry participants and view exhibits from universities and marine science organisations. To register, go to www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/education/students/marine-sciencecareers-day-2012

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Army Careers Day 2012

18 Jul 2012 04:20:35 GMT +1100

The Australian Defence Force are holding a Army Careers Dayand students with a genuine interest in joining the Defence Force are encouraged to attend. Numbers are very limited, so please register your interest with Mr North in Careers 1. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is an organisation that supports its staff in unique ways that will help you to grow and develop to your full potential. The ADF provides an exciting, rewarding and challenging experience in a supportive environment, with the opportunity and encouragement to excel. This environment provides you with not only a meaningful

career, but life skills and a sense of worth that will stay with you throughout your life - even after your time in the ADF. Attend an information session and we're certain you'll gain a greater understanding as to why it is worth considering a career in the ADF.

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Upper Hume Basketball – Wednesday 16th May

18 Jul 2012 04:28:57 GMT +1100

On Wednesday 16th May our Senior Boys and Senior Girls Basketball team competed in the Upper Hume competition at the Wodonga Sports & Leisure Centre.

Senior Boys
The Senior Boys were primed for a big day of competition against Marian College Myrtleford, Galen College Wangaratta and Catholic College Wodonga. The boys won their first two games convincingly, showing plenty of skill and athleticism. However they didn’t make the most of scoring opportunities early in the final against CCW which proved costly in the end, going down 36-19. Best players on the day were Dale Hickey, Tom Sharp, Jordan Hickey and Jacob Hales.

Senior Girls
The Senior Girls Basketball team was made up of Ella Sharp, Tahlia Hartwig, Georgia Griffiths, Rachel Sebastian, Kara Taylor, Tahlia Harrison, Caitlyn Evans and Chloe Bower. The girls weren’t able to notch up a win; however they all played in great spirits and improved as the day progressed. Thank you Mick Hickey for his assistance in coaching the boys on the day, Eddie Rehe for scoring, Tom Sharp, Jacob Hales and Kara Taylor for refereeing throughout the day.

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Upper Hume Hockey – Wednesday 16 May

18 Jul 2012 04:30:03 GMT +1100

The senior Boys & Girls competed in the Upper Hume Hockey competition in Wodonga on Wednesday 16th May. Both sides tried hard all day but were unable to come away with a victory. Games were played in good spirit with players demonstrating excellent sportsmanship on the day. A massive thank you to Sam Hall and Cassie Klein-Boonschate for organising the teams and training sessions prior to competition and Mr McMullen for coaching on the day.

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Term 3

18 Jul 2012 04:49:29 GMT +1100

This is the Term when we do most of the planning for the next year. Course selection, staffing requirements, Year 9 transition etc…

For 2013 we have the added complication of a massive building program which will see the grey brick building demolished to be replaced by a two storey state of the art, purpose built Senior College learning centre. We have ensured that this construction will not affect student learning programs. In Term 2 we asked students to assist us to plan for a number of key changes to our current program. We will develop a new weekly structure to include many of their ideas. Students have indicated a strong desire for a more personalised program target to help achieve their specific goals.

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Debutante Ball

01 Aug 2012 02:19:20 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College celebrated the first deb ball for 2012 at the Commercial Club, Albury on Friday 22nd June. Fourteen couples were presented to the School Council President, Ms Dianne Bainbridge and Matron of the Ball, Ms Cassandra Walters. The College was represented for the evening by Mr David Whitehead.

Debutantes and Partners were:
Amy Knight – Thomas Madden    Emily Eyre – Jack Guiney
Madeline Hillas – Luke Keen    Sinead Ryan – Michael Shimmin
Chloe Simpkin – Kaleb McIntosh    Renée Munro – Lachie Lannen
Jayme Burton – Jack Morris Shae    Potter – Ben Russell
Tegan McNamara – Jack Aumont    Bridget McAnanly – James Briggs
Caitlin Henderson – Aaron Lewis    Maddison Smedley – Adam Wallace
Katherine Green – Liam Potter    Paige Ryder – Leigh Blazier

The support and assistance of our Year 11 Coordinators Mr Rohan Barry the MC and Mrs Gayle Raff ensured the success of the evening. Mr Darren Miles, thank you for your assistance with training nights and on the evening of the ball. Music by Steve Bowen kept every one dancing, the Deb’s were adorned by flowers from Blooms on Dean, photography for the evening was by Dyanne Photography and with many thanks to our the wonderful volunteer dance trainers, Mr & Mrs Johnston, the Debutante’s presentation and dances delighted their families, teachers and friends. Thank

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Subject Expo

01 Aug 2012 02:20:25 GMT +1100

On Wednesday 15th August the Subject Expo Night will be in the Trade Training Centre at 7.00pm until 9.00pm. This is an invaluable evening for parents and students whilst selecting future areas of study. Staff will be available to provide information and assist in guidance for all subjects offered at the College. Further information will be available in next weeks newsletter and also the College website.

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Australian Engineering Week

01 Aug 2012 02:22:46 GMT +1100

Every day of the year, Australian engineers are working hard to make our world a better place, and push the boundaries of what is possible. Between 6th – 12th August, Engineers Australia are running events in each state, which you are able to attend. To find out what events are running in Victoria, go to www.makeitso.org.au/aew

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Students vs Staff Footy Match

01 Aug 2012 02:23:37 GMT +1100

On Wednesday 1st August there will be a teachers versus students footy match on the Wodonga Senior Secondary College oval at lunch time starting at 12:40 and finishing at 1:40pm. There will be a sign up sheet for the teachers going around the staff rooms and for the students that want to play, come and see Mick Hartles. There is only 15 spots to fill so get in quick.

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Weihai Middle School to Visit WSSC

01 Aug 2012 02:27:27 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College will be hosting our sister school in China, ?Weihai Middle School Number One?, arriving 3 PM Thursday August 16th and departing 3 PM Sunday August 19th. This follows on from a visit last year from the school. Their feedback of the time here, including the friendliness of our students and families, was overwhelming in its positive tone. Wodonga Senior Secondary College students have been hosted in China by families from Weihai as part of our successful Soccer Tours to China for both 2009 & 2011, building on our sister school relationship with them. For both Australian and Chinese students the experience has been an amazing cultural experience.

Weihai Middle School has requested again that part of their stay be with Australian families as this adds immeasurably to the overall experience for them. For our students and families it is a wonderful opportunity to share in the experience of getting to know someone from another culture and to learn about their lives and the things that we share in common. The students will be able to speak some English (some to an excellent degree!), are aged 16 to 17 and are thrilled to be attending our school. It is our aim to billet students and staff for the three nights, Thursday August 16th to Sunday August 19th. If you could assist with this it would be most appreciated. Please contact Andrew Box, Assistant Principal, at the school if you might be able to assist in providing a billet for the three nights.

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Information Technology Cadetships and Scholarships

01 Aug 2012 02:28:56 GMT +1100

La Trobe University have just released information on their 2013 Information Technology Cadetships and Scholarships at the Bendigo Campus. Applications for cadetships are now open and will close 30th September. Information evenings will be held Tuesday 28th August and Wednesday 12th September. For detailed information, go to www.latrobe.edu.au/iibit

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Congratulations

16 Aug 2012 00:36:01 GMT +1100

We would like to congratulate Angus Johnson who will be a feature performer in this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular. Two performances will be held at Hisense Arena on Saturday 8th September. This will be broadcast on Channel 7 on Sunday 14th October between 3.00pm-5.00pm. This production will showcase over 3000 Victorian government school students in performance of music, song, dance and circus arts.

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Melbourne Cup Day Races at Wodonga

05 Nov 2012 00:19:17 GMT +1100

Wodonga & District Turf Club have offered Wodonga Senior Secondary College a fundraising opportunity to sell tickets to the Melbourne Cup Day races at Wodonga on Tuesday 6th November 2012. For every entry ticket sold by the College, we receive up to $10.00 from the sale.

With Melbourne Cup Day being a public holiday, the WDTC is encouraging families to attend the local race meeting to watch the race that stops a nation. At this meeting, as well as the free kids’ activities, the Club hosts Fashions on the field categories for Primary School and Secondary School students. Normally tickets are priced at $15.00 for adults. The price being offered to the College is $10.00 per ticket for adults, children under 16 are free. If you would like to attend the race meeting please contact the College office on 0260 437 500 to purchase your tickets.

Thank you for your support.

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Second Debutante Ball

16 Aug 2012 00:52:06 GMT +1100

The Wodonga Senior Secondary College’s second Debutante Ball will be held on Friday 7th September at the Commercial Club, Albury. For further information please contact Karen Robinson, Deb Ball Coordinator or Ms Raff on 0260 437 500. Tickets are now available at the College office.

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Personal Injuries & Insurance

16 Aug 2012 00:59:37 GMT +1100

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not hold accident insurance for school students. Details of Insurers that offer individual accident insurance policies for students are:

JUA Underwriting Agency Pty Ltd

Contact details: Des Purcell
Phone: (03) 9909 7480 or 1800 252 264
E-mail Address: dpurcell@juaunderwriting.com.au or msolomos@juaunderwriting.com.au
Website: www.studenthealth.com.au

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Victorian School of Languages

16 Aug 2012 01:06:36 GMT +1100

VICTORIAN SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
Located at
WODONGA MIDDLE YEARS COLLEGE
Mitchell Street Wodonga

Language Classes for 2012
The Victorian School of Languages is offering language classes in 2012 on Monday and Tuesday afternoons at the Wodonga Middle Years College in Mitchell Street.

Classes are available in Spanish, Japanese and Chinese on Monday afternoon and French, Italian and German on a Tuesday afternoons from 4:15 – 6:00pm.

Enrol on line at www.vsl.vic.edu.au

You will automatically receive a confirmation email which you will need to print and bring to the supervisor before class in Room A9 at the Wodonga Middle Years College.

If you have attended VSL classes before you will need to follow the re-enrol prompts on the website.

Primary and secondary students are eligible to enrol, from Government and non-Government schools, in Albury as well as Wodonga.

Adults are welcome to enrol but will need to do so manually at the centre with the supervisor.

If you require additional information please contact Chris Varker at varker.christine.g@edumail.vic.gov.au or on 0428 310 001

Costs: $35 for students in Years 1-10 for the reminder of the year
$175 for adults for the reminder of the year

CHRIS VARKER
VSL Supervisor Wodonga Centre

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2013 Scholarships

16 Aug 2012 07:02:19 GMT +1100

2013 Scholarships - Applications Due 2nd November 2012

The College offers specialised areas of study that recognise and promote excellence in student achievement across academic and performance based areas.

In partnership with several community organisations, the College Council offers a number of scholarships to current and prospective students entering Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2013.

Application forms should be down loaded from the College website, completed and submitted to the College by Friday 2nd November 2012.

Categories:

Academic:

Maths
Science
English
Humanities

Excellence:

Music
Sport
Technology
Art
Community Service

Value:

$500 credited to your school account for educational costs e.g. General Levy, subject fees, camps, excursions, etc.

Selection Process:
Merit will form the basis of all scholarship awards. Merit will be determined by:

Current school reports and the completion of academic tests for short listed applicants for Academic General, Maths and Science scholarships
Current school reports and referee reports for Personal Achievement, Art, Technology and Sport Scholarships
Current school reports and referee reports for Music Scholarships and auditions for short listed candidates

Eligibility:

Students must be Australian Citizens
Scholarships are only accessible if full time studies are undertaken at Wodonga Senior Secondary College for the awarded year
Only one scholarship can be held at a time
The value of the scholarship cannot be converted to cash
The appropriate application form is submitted

Forms:

Contact:

Cassandra Walters (College Assistant Principal)

Wodonga Senior Secondary College
69 Woodland Street
Wodonga
VIC 3690

Phone: (02) 6043 7500
Fax: (02) 6024 2937

Website: www.wssc.vic.edu.au
Email: wac@wssc.vic.edu.au

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It’s been 20 Years!!!

15 Aug 2012 07:02:19 GMT +1100

“So let’s party like it’s 1992”

Plese join us for the 20 year reunion of students who attended Wodonga High School / Secondary College (enrolment Year 7, 1987 and graduation Year 12, 1992).

When: Saturday 20^th October 2012

Where: Cafe Grove (function room) - 198a High Sreet Wodonga (next to post office)

Time: 7:00pm

Cost: $20 per person (includes finger food) – (drinks at bar prices)

Dress: Smart casual

RSVP: By 22^nd September 2012 (with full payment of funds please) Funds can be deposited into:
WAW Credit Union
BSB: 803-070
Account no: 85657
Account Name: Wodonga High School Reunion 2012 (please place your name beside the deposit)

Partners are of course very welcome to attend!

For further information please join the Facebook Group: Wodonga Senior Secondary / High School “20” year reunion – 2012, or contact:

Carla Crichton: Mobile: 0412 038 002 or email: cjcrichton@hotmail.com

Bec Taylor: Mobile: 0418 588 077

Perry Hiskins: Mobile: 0413 475 275

Please forward this invite on to others whom you are in contact with.

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Koori News

02 Sep 2012 23:35:18 GMT +1100

On the 16th of August, Tara Bice, Brooke Murray- Noble, Rivers Poharama, and Kayla Campiciano visited Canberra for four days as part of their commitment to the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP). They were part of a large group of young people from all parts of Australia whom participated in a range of activities to enhance their skills and inspire them to work towards their goals. Students had a tour of the AIS, a visit to the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies,l a formal dinner, a mini-Olympics, a forum with representatives from the Reach foundation and a formal dinner. The program also included cultural activities such as dancing and art. Students were also divided into 15 groups and performed a variety routine on the last night. Tara Bice’s group came 2nd. They performed a dream time and their humour captivated the audience.

As you can see the students were kept very busy over the four days while staying at the Australian Institute of Sport. They were even treated to snow during the day in Canberra though we missed most of it as we were in the museum. It was great to see friendships being formed with students from as far north as Cape York and Thursday Island and to the south from Tasmania and from the west towns near Perth. The trip involved a flight to Canberra via Sydney under the supervision of Nicole Jasinowicz who volunteered to accompany our students.

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Weihai Middle School Visit To WSSC

02 Sep 2012 23:42:02 GMT +1100

For four days last week, starting Thursday, WSSC were hosts to a group of students and staff from our Sister School in Weihai in China, here on a cultural exchange, the third visit from schools in China to Wodonga. Our students have also been to Weihai as part of our soccer tours to China in 2009 & 2011, so the tradition of cooperation and involvement between the two schools continues.

For the group the most exciting part of their stay was to see an Australia school in action and to join classes and participate in activities with the students from the College. Mrs Murrell’s VET Hospitality cooked and served a superb three course “Aussie Dinner” for them to enjoy for Friday lunch: Kangaroo served on a bed of mixed salad with Roasted Macadamias, Lamb Shanks served with sweet potato mash and Pavlova nests with fruit for dessert. Wonderful! Mr Moylan’s VET Sport & Recreation (AFL) class then conducted an AFL clinic which was enjoyed by all. On Saturday the group visited Beechworth, climbed Mt Pilot and splashed around at Woolshed Falls. The visit finished with a meal together with host families at the Commercial Club, Albury, on the Sunday.

Thanks to all the students involved in any way in looking after our Chinese friends and a special thanks to the staff, students and families who provided billets for them to stay in for the three nights.

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Become a WEP Exchange Student

02 Sep 2012 23:47:59 GMT +1100

Experience this once in a lifetime opportunity to travel and study at an overseas school with the support of a volunteer host family. Every year WEP students around the world exchange their schools, cultures, families and often languages during our summer, semester and year programs to over 20 countries worldwide.

Experience the wonderful world of WEP!
Choose from over 100 programs to over 20 countries around the world to live and study for a summer, semester or year. WEP is offering Early Bird Specials for programs departing in July-Sept 2013!

Find out more!

Visit www.wep.org.au and request a free information pack
Attend one of WEP’s information evenings
Call 1300 884 733 (for the cost of a local call)

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Parents and Friends Concert

02 Sep 2012 23:50:51 GMT +1100

The Annual concert to showcase the students in VCE Music Performance and Music Investigation for the End of Year VCE exams will be held on Tuesday September 11th commencing at 6.30. It is a short concert followed by a small supper. This is a great opportunity for students to “air their pieces” and “deal with nervous anxiety”.

Please come and support the students.

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Passionate about ICT?

02 Sep 2012 23:58:18 GMT +1100

An ICT Careers Expo will be held at Federation Square Melbourne on Friday 7 September between 10am – 3.30pm. You will be able to speak to professionals working in the industry and learn about career pathways and courses. For more information, go to www.ictweek.vitta.org.au/

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Albury/Wodonga Eisteddfod

03 Sep 2012 00:09:21 GMT +1100

We have just finished the Albury/Wodonga Eisteddfod and we are looking forward to the North East Arts Festival being held this week in Galvin Hall 27th– 31st of August.

Bands, Choirs and Solo Performance students participated in the Eisteddfod and achieved a wealth of excellent marks and prizes.

We are very proud of the Combined Schools Concert Band who under the direction of Trevor Cooper achieved 1st place in the Secondary Schools Orchestra Section. The band comprised of Middle Years and Senior College students and is reminiscent of the early days of our Music program when all the schools in Wodonga joined together and formed a great Concert Band. The Swing Band also gained 1st place in the Senior Bands category and performed with flair and great musicality.

It was a lovely moment for WSSC Band Captain Kylie Whitehead and the MYC Music Captain to accept the Prizes on behalf of the Combined Concert Band and the WSSC Swing Band .

The WSSC ROCK BANDS also gained credit from the adjudicator.

A huge congratulations to our College Rock bands who managed to come away with a 2nd place and a 3rd place. Also a huge thank you to Vinnie Russel a Catholic College student who helped out one of our bands at short notice, and Jeffrey Burr one of our College students who helped out the Catholic College Rock Band who achieved 1st place and the highest mark in the Eisteddfod. We are very proud of these students with their great performances and their community spirit.

The Senior School Choir and Vocal Ensemble received 2nd places in their sections. They looked very smart in the full school uniform and the “gentlemen of the choir” carried off the ties and blazers with panache. The choir is still developing their skills but it is very pleasing to have so many Year 10 students joining the choir and enjoying the experience of high level performance. Thank you to Choir Captain James Strachan and Music Captain Kayla Detez for their leadership. James Strachan received the Piano Award for 18 and under after collecting 5 Gold medals and Jess Gay was awarded the Jazz Vocal Award. Well Done.

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Parent - Teacher - Student Meetings

09 Oct 2012 04:23:36 GMT +1100

GPA Reports were distributed on the last day of term 3. Parents and students are encouraged to read them and take the opportunity to meet with subject teachers on Wednesday 10th October. Meeting times are from 4.00 to 7.30pm. If you are unable to attend at this time you can make an appointment through Year Level Coordinators who may be able to arrange interviews with the appropriate teachers during this week.

In order to reduce the potential for large queues we would ask parents to where possible follow the following interview timetable:

Surnames A to E 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Surnames F to K 5.00pm to 6.00pm
Surnames L to P 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Surnames Q to Z 7.00pm to 7.30pm

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Planning for 2013

09 Oct 2012 04:27:56 GMT +1100

A great deal of work has been already completed in planning the 2013 program and structure. Based on the work completed during terms 2 and 3 where detailed discussions around what skills and attributes graduates from our college should have, we are attempting to provide additional time in our crowded program to allow some time for student self directed learning so that many of these skills can be developed.

Our education community, including our students, want our graduates to:

Be confident, capable and self-motivated.
Be comfortable living in a world of diverse people, cultures, and beliefs.
Be tolerant and act with empathy.
Be respectful of self and others.
Make meaningful contributions to society – the local and global community.
Be skilled analytic, critical, aesthetic and creative thinking as the situation demands.
Respond positively and appropriately to change and challenges.
Set high expectations for themselves and act to meet those expectations.
Flourish in a digital world and are skilled users of evolving technologies.

Next week we will outline how we can achieve this in 2013.

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Building Progress

09 Oct 2012 04:30:29 GMT +1100

Work will commence in the next week on converting the former Technology rooms to a new Hospitality Centre in readiness for the commencement of the 2013 school year.

This centre will substantially improve the facilities currently available to our hospitality students. It will contain a Commercial Kitchen, Bakery, Foods kitchen, Restaurant, change rooms, toilets and a range of storerooms.

It is also anticipated that the demolition of the current grey brick building (Building B & C) will begin in December once Head start concludes. As you would appreciate a considerable amount of furniture and equipment will need to be packed up and stored prior to demolition taking place. A schedule has been developed that insures that the school’s teaching and learning program will not be interrupted.

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Calling all Year 10 Students!!!!

05 Nov 2012 00:25:56 GMT +1100

Come and see your radical Year Level Coordinators at CONNECT Thursday.

During Term 4 2012 the Year 10 Team will be introducing a new Year 10 after school group that will focus on building positive relationships, improving student engagement and access to additional academic and wellbeing support for all Year 10’s.

Year 10 CONNECT will run every Thursday afternoon from 3pm – 4pm in room 403

All Year 10 Coordinators will be involved in supervision and support during this hour. Combined with this students will be provided with free fruit and milo. Sarah Kilner, Tim Lamb and Tim Bridgeman would encourage all year 10 students to come along and check out Year 10 CONNECT during Term 4! For Year 10 CONNECT to be a success it will need student support.

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Poverty Awareness Art Exhibition

09 Oct 2012 04:47:47 GMT +1100

Year 11 Art students have their work displayed in the Albury library in the community display section. This will be exhibited for the whole of the month of October.

Go along and see their imaginative and creative 2D and 3D art work based on both Absolute an Relative poverty and experience the powerful messages they convey. Visit during library hours.

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Career Advice Seminar

16 Oct 2012 06:58:43 GMT +1100

James Smith, Recruitment Manager and Partner at mp personnel and training will discuss the opportunities available to school leavers in 2013 and beyond.

Come along and find out about local traineeships and ongoing employment opportunities. You will hear about:

Professional resume writting techniques
How mp personnel and training can find you a career
Job application and interview tips
What opportunities exist for you in the following industries; legal, finance, real estate, recruitment and HR, health, medical, retail and many more

Wednesday 17th October
11:00am
Library

Contact Details:

Contact our friendly training team today for more information.
Phone: (02) 6041 6286
Email: admin@mppersonnel.com.au
Web: www.mppersonnel.com.au

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Year 10 Formal

05 Nov 2012 00:19:17 GMT +1100

Friday 7th December

Venue: Commercial Club Auditorium
Price: $30.00pp (includes finger food)
Time: 6.30pm - 10.00pm
Dress: Formal (cocktail dresses, suits)

This event will be alcohol free and ONLY Year 10 students are to attend. ID and tickets required at entrance and no pass outs will be allowed.

Due to financial demands ticket money will be due by Friday 9th November. Consent forms can be collected from the Year 10 coordinators in the coordinators office. Please return consent forms and pay money to the front office.

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Head Start

05 Nov 2012 00:24:51 GMT +1100

As the name suggests we provide Head Start for all students into the subjects and courses chosen for next year. All students will work from their 2013 timetables. All newly enrolled Year 10 students will work with their 2013 teachers as will Year 11 and 12 students. We expect every student to attend everyday as this is an important eight days to set yourself up for a successful 2013. Head Start begins on Wednesday 28th November and concludes with Presentation Day and Farewell Lunch for all students and parents on Friday December 7th Semester Reports will also be distributed on this day.

An extensive transition program has been in operation all semester for Year 9 students. The program is designed to ensure all new students feel comfortable about starting at the Senior College next year. Placement and Transition interviews will be held for Year 9 students on Monday and Tuesday of the following week the 10th and 11th of December. I ask all current students to go out of their way to assist our new students begin the process of settling into our school as quickly as possible.

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College Fees

05 Nov 2012 00:25:56 GMT +1100

As the year draws to an end could families please ensure that College fees are paid prior to the end of Term. Should you need to make a payment arrangement please contact John McVean, Business Manager on (02) 6043 7500. The College office is open from 8:15am - 4:30pm.

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Scholarships

05 Nov 2012 00:38:12 GMT +1100

If you are in Year 12 and have applied for university or TAFE courses, don’t forget to look into scholarship opportunities. All institutions have scholarships available with different application periods and selection criteria. Just Google the institution you are interested in and the word scholarship and this should bring up links for their scholarship home page. Don’t give up trying to find a scholarship - you have to be in it to win it.

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WSSC Second Hand Calculator Sales 2012/13

06 Nov 2012 23:39:50 GMT +1100

The following sheet should be completed and submitted to the front office with the calculator that is being submitted for sale. This form must be attached to or in the same bag as the calculator. Calculators will be sold at $140.00 with stylus or $135.00 without unless by prior arrangement.

Click Here To Download The Form

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Japan Study Tour 2013 Information Evening

07 Nov 2012 02:02:19 GMT +1100

Expression of Interest
Location: Wodonga Senior Secondary College Seminar Room (Opposite the front reception)
Thursday 15th November 2012
7.00pm

Wodonga Senior Secondary College and Wodonga Middle Years College are currently seeking expressions of interest from students (in Years 9 - 12 in 2013) wishing to be a part of the 2013 Japan Study Tour. This tour will be taking place in November 2013. We understand that these dates may impede some Year 11 & 12 students from participating in the tour because of VCE exams. Students studying Japanese will be given priority.

The tour will be approximately 12-14 days and is likely to occur from the 9th – 22nd November. Actual departure dates will be determined in December 2012.

The approximate cost of this tour is $2,893 which includes $450 of airport tax. (This costing is based on current exchange rates and pricing and is subject to vary depending on student numbers, flight costs, etc.)

This includes:

Return economy airfares with Cathay Pacific Airlines
Prepaid airport/airline taxes and levies $450.00
5 night homestay
1 x night accommodation at Ikawa Ryokan, Hiroshima with breakfast
3 x nights accommodation at Hiraiwa Ryokan, Kyoto with breakfast
2 x nights accommodation at Hotel Edoya , Tokyo with breakfast
7 day ordinary Japan rail pass
Ghibli Museum (Tokyo)
Eigamura Studios (Kyoto)

Additional Personal Expenses:

Passport/ Visa costs
Meals other than specified
Travel Insurance (Approx. $150)
All personal incidentals and expenses

An information evening will be held at 7.00pm on Thursday 15th November at Wodonga Senior Secondary College. If you are interested in the Japan Tour 2013 please indicate your interest on the “Expression of Interest Form” and return to Maddy Ellis by Friday 9th November 2012. An itinerary and payment plan will be outlined at the information evening. The tour will need to be paid in full by 28th June 2013. Please do not hesitate to contact myself at the College on (02) 6043 7500, or via email at dem@wssc.vic.edu.au if you have any questions about the Study Tour.

Download Expression Of Interest Form

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WSSC Second Hand Book Sales 2012/13

07 Nov 2012 02:12:03 GMT +1100

Second hand book sales for 2013 books will be held on Thursday 29th November, 2012 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm in the seminar room (near the front office). Students wishing to sell books second hand at this years sale should lodge them at the office by Tuesday 27th November so they can be processed for sale. Payment on sale day may be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS, or credit card. To benefit the flow of persons through the bookstall we encourage cash to be used as there will be only one EFTPOS machine in use.

Download Second Hand Book Sales Form

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Union Stop Work Action

03 Dec 2012 05:08:48 GMT +1100

On Wednesday December 5, the Australian Education Union has called on its members to stop work for half a day (3 hours and 48 minutes).

A large number of our teaching and support staff are participating in this action and as a consequence we will not be able to run a full program as normal for all our students. However an alternative program will run during this time for students who are unable to be catered for at home. Private study facilities will be available for Year 12 students. Students will be assigned to groups for the morning with teachers present to supervise and to conduct a program on the day.

Periods 3 & 4 will commence after lunch at 1:28.

Students will be dismissed at the normal time, 3:20.

Vern Hilditch
Principal
Wodonga Senior Secondary College

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Welcome to the 2013 School Year

25 Jan 2013 00:10:23 GMT +1100

Whilst the majority of students were present for Headstart program, I would also like to warmly welcome the many new students who have transferred in from other schools, or newly arrived to the area over the holidays. In addition to our new Year 10 students joining us from the Middle Years College and the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School, we especially welcome those new to the College from other schools and the students who will study VET subjects throughout 2013, whilst completing their other studies in their home schools. Our enrolments have certainly been constant and strong leading up to the start of the school year.

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2013 Expectations

25 Jan 2013 00:09:09 GMT +1100

As with 2012, we have set high standards and expectations for all of our students. Our clear focus will be providing the very best options for students in the Senior Years of schooling. It is our expectation that students of the school achieve outstanding performance outcomes in their VCE, VET or VCAL studies. It is also our expectation that every student will strive to do her or his best. The school will support all students to attain these goals. The introduction of the Graduate Program (GP) will develop students to be far more self-directed with their learning by actively participating in a range of community service and extra-curricular activities, as well as assisting students to make the school environment a more vibrant, tolerant and positive place for all.

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Hospitality Centre

25 Jan 2013 00:18:03 GMT +1100

The Hospitality Centre has now been completed and all equipment will be transferred from our existing facilities into this new state of the art commercial kitchens and restaurant Centre in readiness for the start of the school year.

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Regeneration Project

25 Jan 2013 00:20:27 GMT +1100

Building work will also commence on the Regeneration Project which will be constructed on the Brockley Street grounds next to the Trade Training Centre. The site will be fenced off before students return.

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School Council Elections

25 Jan 2013 00:24:00 GMT +1100

I wish to advise that the Election for School Council will be carried out early in February. Forms to nominate yourself or some else are available from the College office or for further information please contact Mr John McVean, Business Manager at the College.

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Assembly

25 Jan 2013 00:27:44 GMT +1100

All students are to attend a Whole School Assembly in Galvin Hall on the first day back on Wednesday 30 January commencing at 8:55 am. This will be followed by Year Level Assemblies.

Anyone with queries please contact your Year Level Coordinator in the new Study Centre (Room 302):

Year 9 to 10 Transition: Tim Bridgeman

Year 10 Coordinator: Tim Lamb
Year 10 Assistant Coordinator: Donna Carter

Year 11 Coordinator: Sarah Kilner
Year 11 Assistant Coordinator: Simon Webb

Year 12 Coordinator: Matt Moylan
Year 12 Assistant Coordinator: Paul McMullen

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Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - Wednesday 13th February

11 Feb 2013 06:58:23 GMT +1100

The first of four Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews for the year will be held on Wednesday 13th February. Graduate Program teachers will be available at the below times, however, if you would like to speak with your child’s subject teacher regarding a specific issue, you are welcome to do so.

To minimise waiting times we ask that you attend as follows:

Surnames A – E: 4.00pm – 4.45pm

Surnames F – K: 4.45pm – 5.30pm

Surnames L – P: 5.30pm – 6.15pm

Surnames Q – Z: 6.15pm – 7.30pm

If this arrangement is not convenient, you are of course welcome at any time during the evening.

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Industrial Action

12 Feb 2013 02:44:11 GMT +1100

Dear Parents/Guardian,

We have been notified by the sub branch of the Australian Education Union that an unprecedented high number of their members will be taking industrial action on this coming Thursday 14th February, in relation to the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

As a consequence, while the school will be open, we cannot staff classes, and so students in Years 10, 11 or 12 are not required at school on Thursday 14th February.

Year 12 classes will operate if the teachers are present. Year 12 students should find out if their teachers will be attending in order to decide if they will attend on the day.

If you choose to send your child to school, they will be given work to do and will be fully supervised, but a normal program cannot be provided. All students who do attend should assemble in the undercover area near the canteen at 8:55 am.

Your child will not be penalised if you choose to keep your child at home.

We understand that this may be an inconvenience; however, we must ensure that we can safely care for students in out charge on Thursday.

Yours sincerely,

Vern Hilditch
Principal
Wodonga Senior Secondary College

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Student Engagement & Transitions Project Officer

18 Feb 2013 00:20:18 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College is currently seeking applications for the position of Student Engagement & Transitions Project Officer.

Expressions of interest are invited from individuals or companies to provide high level support to Principals in the Wodonga and Tallangatta Government School Clusters on student placement, wellbeing and retention.

Download Project Requirements

Applications close on Friday 1st March 2013.

For further information please contact Vern Hilditch on 02 6043 7500. To apply for this position please forward a copy of your resume to: seniorcollege@wssc.vic.edu.au

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Visit India in 2013

18 Feb 2013 00:42:48 GMT +1100

In 2012 WSSC developed a Sister School relationship with INA New Colony School in New Delhi, India. As part of that relationship we hope to support teachers and students from both countries to undertake short exchanges to gain greater cultural understandings.

You are invited to consider undertaking a visit to India that would include:

New Delhi (host school, home stay and cultural sites);
Agra (Taj Mahal); and
Jaipur (Rajasthan, deserts and moghul history).

Our intention is to keep the trip as affordable as possible- $2500 without comprising the opportunities to experience some of the great variety of lifestyle, landscape and cultures that India offers.

The trip would occur in August, October or November to avoid the great heat of summer in India.

If you are interested and would like to know more - please complete the attached slip and return it to:

Ms Pam Oakes: Assistant Principal-Teaching and Learning at WSSC. A further information session will then be scheduled out of school hours.

Ms Oakes visited India twice in 2012 as part of a study tour and to establish the sister school relationship.

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Graduate Program

18 Feb 2013 00:54:06 GMT +1100

Based on the work completed during Terms 2 and 3 of 2012, where detailed discussions around what skills and attributes graduates from our College should have, we are providing additional time in our crowded program to allow time for student self-directed learning to take place, so that many of these skills can be developed.

Our education community, including parents, teachers and students, want our graduates to:

Be confident, capable and self-motivated.
Be comfortable living in a world of diverse people, cultures, and beliefs.
Be able to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Be tolerant and act with empathy.
Be respectful of self and others.
Make meaningful contributions to society – the local and global community.
Demonstrates intellectual tenacity and persistence in problem solving
Be skilled analytic, critical, aesthetic and creative thinkers as the situation demands.
Respond positively and appropriately to change and challenges.
Set high expectations for themselves and act to meet those expectations.
Flourish in a digital world and be a skilled user of evolving technologies.
Be aware of post school options and successfully access them.

The staged introduction of the Graduate Program will help us achieve many of these intended outcomes. With support, students will take responsibility to develop their own unique set of attributes that will allow them to leave our College as highly successful graduates

The two periods allocated to the Graduate Program (GP) each week will be Periods 3 & 4 on Thursday. The program will be heavily structured for Year 10 (with 11 GP Teachers) leading to negotiated plans developed by Year 12 students.

The Graduate Program covers information and activities around topics such as:

Personal wellbeing (diet, health, sleep), goal setting, careers pathways options, personal skills analysis, employability skills development, cyber bullying, anxiety, stress management, exam preparation, work experience, community service, etc.

A major part will be students designing their own Impact Projects where they will work either individually or in small teams in an area of high interest that will develop the graduate outcomes listed above. Reports will be written each Semester on their progress and the basis of their involvement will form the major part of their school reference. By following their passion and being able to demonstrate what they have done over a period of time will enhance their prospects of university entrance and employment prospects.

The Graduate Program Teacher will make regular contact with home to discuss progress, attendance and post school destinations. Please feel free to use your child’s GP teacher as your first point of contact with the college

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Sick Bay

18 Feb 2013 00:56:58 GMT +1100

Students are reminded that they must attend sick bay when they feel unwell or are injured at College. This is to ensure that this is accurately documented and the appropriate adults are called.

It also assists staff to locate students easily when they are waiting in sickbay for their parents. We ask that students report to sick bay where our first aid staff can call home on their behalf and complete all necessary documentation.

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Time to Write short story competition

25 Feb 2013 23:24:52 GMT +1100

You have the opportunity to enter this short story competition, run by NMIT’s Bachelor of Writing and Publishing. Stories must be between 600 – 1,000 words and there is no theme.

The winning and shortlisted works will appear in both a print and eBook version of Time to Write. Entries close Friday 29 March. For more information, go to www.nmit.edu.au/bwap or contact Robyn Doreian, (03) 9269 1807.

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Victorian School of Languages

25 Feb 2013 23:30:46 GMT +1100

Language Classes for 2013

The Victorian School of Languages is offering language classes in 2013 on afternoons at the Wodonga Middle Years College in Mitchell Street Wodonga.

Classes are available in Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian and German on a Tuesday afternoons from 4.15 – 6.15pm

Enrol on line at www.vsl.vic.edu.au

You will automatically receive a confirmation email which you will need to print and bring to the supervisor before class in Room A9 at the Wodonga Middle Years College.

If you have attended VSL classes before you will need to follow the reenrol prompts on the website.

Primary and secondary students are eligible to enrol, from Government and non-Government schools, in Albury as well as Wodonga.

Adults are welcome to enrol but will need to do so manually at the centre with the supervisor.

If you require additional information please contact Chris Varker at varker.christine.g@edumail.vic.gov.au or on 0428 310 001 or AH (03) 5726 1269

Costs for the year:

$70 a year for students in Years 1-10
$210 VCE
$350 for adults per year.

CHRIS VARKER
VSL Supervisor Wodonga Centre

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Absent Notes

25 Feb 2013 23:33:23 GMT +1100

Just a little reminder to parents when submitting absent notes to the College, could the following details please be included:

First and Last Name of absent child;
Date of Absence;
Date of Note; and
Parent’s Names and Signature.

If these following details are not included the absence may not be recorded.

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WSSC Vacancies

03 Mar 2013 23:42:01 GMT +1100

Wodonga Senior Secondary College, An outstanding Specialist Year 10 – 12 College has the following Fixed Term Vacancies available for:

Graduate Teacher (1.0) of ART / VISUAL COMMUNICATION
(Job ID 820873)
(29/04/2013 – 02/07/2013)

Graduate Teacher (0.6) of MATHEMATICS
(Job ID 820957)
17/05/2013 – 28/06/2013

Classroom Teacher (1.0) of HEALTH & PE / HUMANITIES SCIENCE
(Job ID 820942)
15/04/2013 – 12/12/2013

Positions Close: Tuesday 12th April 2013.

To apply for these positions please visit the DEECD Website: www.education.vic.gov.au and follow the links - Job Vacancy / Recruitment Online.

If you require further information on these positions please contact the College on (02) 6043 7500.

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Upper Hume Lawn Bowls

04 Mar 2013 00:15:13 GMT +1100

The Upper Hume Interschool competition was hosted by the Wangaratta Bowling Club. Wodonga Senior SC entered a team consisting of Hayley Roberts, Casey Wild and Morgan Thomas. The girls were enthusiastic and keen to learn throughout the day. They played Victory Lutheran College in Round 1 and were out-classed 4-0. However, an early set-back would not deny the team victory in their next 3 matches placing them 2nd in their Pool. The girls will compete in the Hume Region Lawn Bowls on Friday 8th March in Wangaratta.

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Parent/Teacher Evening

20 Mar 2013 04:44:39 GMT +1100

Wednesday 27th March is Wodonga Senior Secondary Colleges next Parent/Teacher Evening. Due to the current Education union bans on reporting there will be no report sent home, however early warning notices will be sent home if teachers have concerns in classes and Coordinators will contact you directly if any concerns have been raised by subject teachers. It is vitally important that parents are able to keep up to date with how their child is progressing at this early stage of the year. The best way of achieving this is to come along to Parent/Teacher Evening and get a detailed update from your child’s subject teachers.

The parent teacher evening will function the same as previously with parents being asked to come along in alphabetic groups as shown below. However if the times shown are not convenient feel free to come at a time that suits you but please be patient whilst the teachers fit you in. Or alternatively contact the Graduate Teacher of your child and organise interviews on a different day.

To minimise waiting times we ask that you attend as follows:
Surnames A – E: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Surnames F – K: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Surnames L – P: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Surnames Q – Z: 7:00pm – 7:30pm

If this arrangement is not convenient, you are of course welcome at any time during the evening.

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Official Opening Hospitality Kitchen & Restaurant

20 Mar 2013 04:46:34 GMT +1100

On Tuesday 12th March Mr. Jeff Duck, General Manager of the Commercial Club, Albury officially opened the Centre at the College. Official guests included: other hospitality industry representatives, Officials of Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and district school Principals and students.

Wodonga Senior Secondary College’s prominence as a high quality regional provider of Vocational education has again been established with the refurbishment project which was predominantly funded by the WSSC School Council. The Hospitality Centre caters for all students from Year 10 to 12 and includes students enrolled in Hospitality Vocational Training Courses from a number of government and non-government secondary schools in the Wodonga and surrounding areas.

The Hospitality Centre was designed and built by Premier Building & Construction Pty Ltd to compliment the outstanding and modern Trade Training Centre. The Centre contains commercial and technology kitchens, and a restaurant facility. The “Pepper Restaurant” run by hospitality students in the evenings throughout the year. The restaurant caters for 70 and is open to the general public.

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School Council Student and DEECD Representatives

20 Mar 2013 04:47:15 GMT +1100

Following the close of nominations, congratulations to David Whitehead and Tim Bennetts on being elected unopposed to the School Council. Natasa Sojic & Jake Franklin will join Jarrod Takle as student representatives and share the two positions by being able to back each other up in case of absence.

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Personal Items Brought to School at Owner''s Risk

20 Mar 2013 04:48:14 GMT +1100

Personal property is often brought to school by students and visitors. This can include mobile phones, calculators, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises.

Please note the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to such property.

Students should be discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school.

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Schoolkids Bonus

20 Mar 2013 04:49:39 GMT +1100

Do you know about the Schoolkids Bonus? It is a new cash payment to help eligible families and students with the costs of primary and secondary school studies. Around 1.2 million families have already benefitted from the first wave of payments in January 2013 – have you?

If you receive a family or income support payment, including Family Tax Benefit Part A, you could be eligible to receive $410 a year for each primary student and $820 a year for each secondary student, with half paid in January and half paid in July.

The Schoolkids Bonus replaces the Education Tax Refund (ETR) and is a much simpler system. You no longer need to collect receipts and payments are made automatically so you don’t have to wait months to make a claim via your tax return. Unlike the ETR you can choose how you use the payment to best support your children’s education – whether it be school books, stationery, uniforms, school fees, or excursions.

Check your eligibility by visiting australia.gov.au/schoolkidsbonus and if you think you might have missed out on the January payment, contact Centrelink – either in person at a Centrelink-Medicare Office or by calling 132 468.

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Are you interested in science?

20 Mar 2013 04:50:58 GMT +1100

Big Science, Small Science (BSSS) is a Facebook page run by RMIT Science students. The BSSS page is regularly updated with scientific articles, quizzes, facts and polls.

It's also a great way to keep up with RMIT events, such as experience days, as well as see photos from previous events. Members are all invited to contribute, http://www.facebook.com/RMITscience

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The Job Guide

20 Mar 2013 04:53:43 GMT +1100

The Job Guide provides comprehensive information on hundreds of occupations. For each occupation, you can find out what you do on a day to day basis, what school subjects you need, where you can study courses related to the occupation and state specific information. www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au/

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Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Breadth Options

20 Mar 2013 04:54:16 GMT +1100

As part of your University of Melbourne degree, you can undertake breadth subjects in areas such as Music Theatre, Film and TV, Visual Art, Theatre and Contemporary Music. For information, go to www.vca-mcm.unimelb.edu.au/breadth

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2013 Athletics Carnival – Postponed

22 Mar 2013 01:25:14 GMT +1100

The athletics carnival on Thursday the 28th has been cancelled due to the likelihood of bad weather. This means that the day will run as a normal school day. The athletics carnival will now go ahead early next term with a date to be confirmed in the coming days.

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Athletics Carnival - Friday 19th April 2013

17 Apr 2013 01:34:07 GMT +1100

Students are to make their own way to the Athletics Carnival which will be held at Wodonga Athletics Centre, Anzac Parade, with the first event commencing at 9.00a.m. Students who travel via bus are to meet at the front of the College (Woodland Street) and will be transported to Athletics Centre by bus. In the afternoon they will catch the bus from Wodonga Middle Years College - Huon Campus.

The day will consist of traditional athletics events such as track and field and novelty events will also be included. Dress in your house colours and support your team.

The canteen will be open for students to purchase their lunch if desired, no student will be allowed out of the Centre to purchase food. Students will not be permitted to leave the Centre prior to the end of the day at 2.30pm without written permission. Come along and support your team!

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Pepper Restaurant

17 Apr 2013 01:36:48 GMT +1100

Bookings are now being taken for Pepper Restaurant. This is the training restaurant run by hospitality students. The restaurant is open from 6.00pm to 10.00pm on Tuesdays. The dates available are:

Tuesday 30th April
Tuesday 21st May
Tuesday 18th June
Tuesday 23rd July
Tuesday 6th August

To make a booking please phone the College on (02) 6043 7500.

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WSSC Creative Club

17 Apr 2013 01:43:04 GMT +1100

WSSC Creative Club

For all students in:

Studio Arts
Art
Media
Vic Comm

When: Every Tuesday Afternoon 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Where: VA6

Who: See Alicia Wall for details

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Pepper Restaurant

23 Apr 2013 06:14:23 GMT +1100

Bookings are now being taken for Pepper Restaurant. This is the training restaurant run by hospitality students. The restaurant is open from 6.00pm to 10.00pm on Tuesdays. The dates available are:

Tuesday 30th April;
Tuesday 21st May;
Tuesday 18th June;
Tuesday 23rd July; and
Tuesday 6th August.

To make a booking please phone the College on (02) 6043 7500.

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Exam and Test Period

20 May 2013 00:37:03 GMT +1100

A mini exam period for all students in Years 10 to 12 will be held during normal class time from Monday 3rd June to Friday 7th June. To avoid students having a number of exams on the one day a blocking arrangement will be distributed to spread the tests over the week. Students will be expected to attend all classes as normal.

All students currently studying a Unit 3 VCE Subject and/or a Unit 3 VET scored assessment subject must sit the General Achievement Test (GAT) on Wednesday 12th June at the school. The GAT will commence at 10.00am and finish at 1.15pm.

The GAT is a formal assessment tool used by the VCAA to verify individual student performance relative to all other students in the state. Students need to prepare and are encouraged to do the best they can on the GAT. Students will be provided with more details over the coming weeks but are encouraged to seek information from the VCAA website. All year 11 and 12 students have been emailed a link to the VCAA website which has valuable information on the GAT.

Please find a link to the VCAA website for valuable info about the GAT exam on the 12th of June. You will find:

GAT front cover
GAT answer book and multi choice answer sheet
Some general information regarding the GAT
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/exams/examcovers/2013examindex.aspx

This is for your information – you do not need to take these things with you to the GAT

If you have not yet received your GAT timetable, please see your Graduate Program teacher.

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CSIRO Structures and Materials Workshop

20 May 2013 00:38:53 GMT +1100

The Year 10 AAP Maths/Science class took part in the CSIRO Structures and Materials Workshop held at Wodonga TAFE.

An interesting afternoon was spent at Wodonga TAFE by the AAP Maths/Science class earlier this week, participating in a CSIRO work shop to discover more about structures and the science behind them. Our purpose? To smash, stretch and crush. We experimented with different materials to investigate different concepts and laws within physics. It was a thoroughly educational, stress-relieving and interesting workshop that everyone definitely enjoyed.

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Hume Volleyball

20 May 2013 00:39:21 GMT +1100

On Wednesday the 1st of May the WSSC Senior Boys Volleyball team qualified for state finals after remaining undefeated against Yea, Shepparton and Myrtleford at the Hume Region finals. The team consisted of Liam McKay, Wade Knights, Brady Johnson, Dale Hickey, Chris Smith, Cody Hewat, Nick O’Prey, Ryley Duncan and Luke Milgate. The Senior Girls team finished runners up after defeating Beechworth and Shepparton but lost to the eventual champions Yea in a close third and deciding set. The Team consisted of Natasa Sojic, Danielle Duff, Ella Sharp, Georgia Griffiths, Caitlyn Evans, Kara Taylor, Chloe Bowers and Phoebe Pinder.

Many thanks to Mr McKay for assisting with coaching and to scoring helpers Liam Potter, Jack Beard and Zac Page. The state finals will be held in Melbourne on 23rd May.

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VCE Leadership Awards – Apply Now

20 May 2013 00:42:12 GMT +1100

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/excellenceawards/ vceleadership/achieverapply.aspx

The VCE Leadership Awards (formerly VCE Achiever Awards) recognise the efforts of VCE students in promoting community involvement in their local school and wider community. The awards do not take into account a student’s academic achievement.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Students will be considered for VCE Leadership Awards if they are undertaking at least two Unit 3/4 sequences of VCE and can demonstrate the following in their application:

Range of participation in school and community activities
Demonstration of leadership qualities including the ability to:
- be self-directed
- work in a team
- show initiative
- inspire others
- be organised
- demonstrate commitment to making a difference
Positive impact made on school and community. The range of activities could include public speaking, sport, coaching, fundraising, protecting the environment, the arts, assisting the elderly and people with disabilities.

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Student Leadership Meetings

20 May 2013 00:42:49 GMT +1100

The SLC meets every Tuesday lunchtime in Room 404. Agendas and minutes of meetings are available on LMS under the Student Leadership Page – SLC Meetings.

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