2019 - Newsletter No. 08...KOLBE CATHOLIC COLLEGE GREENVALE LAKES NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER No. 08 31 MAY 2019 Kolbe Catholic College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection

KOLBE CATHOLIC COLLEGE GREENVALE LAKES

NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER No. 08

31 MAY 2019

Kolbe Catholic College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

The MagnificatMy soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord

And my spirit exalts in God my SaviourFor He has looked with mercy on my loneliness

And my name will be forever exaltedFor the mighty God has done great things for me

And His mercy will reach from age to ageAnd holy is His name

He has mercy in every generationHe has revealed His power and His glory

He has cast down the mighty in their arroganceAnd has lifted up the meek and the lonely

He has come to help His servant IsraelHe remembered His promise to our fathers

And holy is His nameHoly, holy, holy is His name

The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 31 May

From the Principal

Dear Members of the Kolbe Catholic College Community

SCHOOL MUSICALOn 23 May the musical event, “A Night to Remember”, was stunning. Months of intense work paid off as crowds gathered to enjoyexceptional performances from amazing artists. Everyone involved should be very proud of the product and I would like to thankMiss Mizzi who was responsible for the direction and production of the show. I also thank the dedicated team of staff andvolunteers for their tireless contribution. Well done everyone!

NCCDThe Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) was introduced by the Federal Government in recent years. It was designed toprovide financial support to schools to assist students who receive additional adjustments of help at school because of a disability. Ihave attached an information sheet to clarify this program. One of the outcomes is a significant amount of extra work for teachers.To assist them to meet the requirements of the NCCD, there will be a student free day on Friday June 28, 2019. I apologise for anydisruption this may cause families.

Mr Nick ScullyPrincipal

From the Deputy Principal

I trust the school year has continued to be fruitful for your child, and that she/he have engaged in many of the available programsand activities offered at the College. Last week, the students celebrated a whole school assembly in which student achievementacross all aspects of school life was recognized. Well done to all award winners and sincere encouragement to all those who missedout. I hope that seeing your peers achieve instills the desire to make the most of the opportunities and awakens the vision to seehow your involvement and achievement, sets the path towards a bright future.

Please note some very important events to take place in the next four weeks:

Year 11 and 10 Exams continue until Thursday 6 June

Friday 7 June is a Student Free Day, please note the office will be closed from 1.00pm on this day

Monday 10 June is the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

Wednesday 12 June is the GAT for students undertaking VCE units 3 and 4 sequences

Friday 21 June is the Year 10 Wellbeing Day and the Year 10 Dinner

Monday 24 to Friday 28 is Work Experience for all Year 10 students

Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 June is Year 9 Camp

Thursday 27 June is the last Day of Term for all students (except Year 10 who have work experience commitments)

DRIVING TO SCHOOLAny student who drives to school is required to complete a Driving to School Contract. A copy of this contract can be collected fromMr McClaer. Students who drive to school are required to follow all speed and parking expectations within the College andsurrounding public roads. Any student who is found to be breaching the conditions of the Driving to School Contract will lose theprivilege of being able to drive to school.

PERMISSION TO LEAVE COLLEGE GROUNDSStudents who need to leave the College during normal school hours need written permission. The note from parents is to be givento the Learning Advisor during morning PC time. Please note that Year 12 students are not permitted to leave the College groundsduring breaks or private study periods. Further information is available from Student Reception.

Sports Uniform:A reminder that students are only permitted to wear their Sport uniform on the days when they have the following classestimetabled:

Heath & PE

Sport

IMP

LEAD

Students should not wear their Sport uniform on days when they do not have one of these classes. Parents are asked to support theCollege in enforcing this aspect of the uniform policy. Parents may be required to pick up their child if they fail to adhere to theCollege rules.

CONTACTING STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAYAt times, parents need to contact their child during the course of a school day. In the event that you need to have a messagedelivered to your child please ring reception on 8339 3060. Staff in reception will take the message and then pass it onto your child.Students will not be removed from lessons to take a phone call. Furthermore, students are not to contact parents unless thishappens through student reception.

MOBILE PHONESIn order to support your child’s education and experiences at the College, please consider the following and discuss this with yourchild:

Mobile phones are to be switched off during classroom lessons and other school activities during school hours. Phones canbe only used before school begins and after school hours unless the student has the permission of the subject teacher.

Mobile phones are not to be used to compromise the security arrangements of the College by providing immediate access topeople outside.

In order to reduce the risk of theft during College hours, students who carry mobile phones are advised to keep them wellconcealed, not ‘advertise’ they have them and keep them locked in their locker.

Should the presence or use of a mobile phone cause disruption to lessons, other school activities or be in breach of theElectronic Device Policy and/or the Information Systems – Acceptable Use Policy it will be followed up according to the OurValues and Responsible Student Behaviour Guidelines.

The College accepts no responsibility for mobile phones that are lost, stolen or damaged whilst on college premises,travelling to or from the College or on College sponsored functions.

Students are discouraged to listen to music from their phones or electronic devices while at school. Please ensure that yourchild is made aware of our expectations with this, and only use the devices for these purposes under the supervision of thestaff.

Please note that students are not permitted to use their mobile phone out in the yard at recess or lunch. Parents are also asked toensure they do not attempt to contact their child on their mobile phone during the school day. This will assist in ensuring that theirchild does not breach the conditions stipulated as part of this policy that could then lead in the device being confiscated.

FOOD DELIVERY DURING SCHOOL HOURSUnder no circumstances are parents or members of the public allowed to provide students with food or other items through thefence surrounding the College during school hours. Parents are asked to please enter the College grounds through Reception ifthere is a need to provide students with anything. No fast food is to be delivered by members of the public, particularly fast food.Students are not allowed to order food for delivery. Please support the College in our attempt to encourage students to eathealthily and be organised with appropriate lunch food brought from home, or purchased through the canteen. Food orderedthrough Uber Eats will be confiscated.

I look forward to your support with this.

Dr Napoleon RodeznoDeputy Principal

From the Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching

MUSICAL SHOWCASE – A NIGHT TO REMEMBER:On Thursday 23 May 2019 the College community was treated to a Musical Showcase called ‘A Night To Remember’. Theperformance was of an exceptionally high calibre, providing a forum for the celebration of student talent and musical theatre. Inaddition to the evening show, the cast performed to students from local primary schools and our neighbours from HighlandRetirement Village. The College congratulates all student performers and crew members on an outstanding show and extends itsthanks to the staff, students and members of the wider community involved in this initiative. A special thanks is extended to MissSamantha Mizzi for sharing her expertise and talent as the 2019 Director.

WOMEN IN STEM LUNCH:On Wednesday 15 May 2019 the College hosted aWomen in STEM lunch for students across Years 7-12.This initiative provided students with the opportunity toengage with industry professionals to learn about thedifferent STEM employment pathways available, exposingthem to aspirational models of success and highperformance across a range of fields. Students exploredreal life STEM Projects and had the opportunity to seekadvice in relation to career exploration and areas offuture interest. The College congratulates the studentsand staff involved in this initiative and thanks Mrs SueScully from SAS for sharing her expertise and time.

SEMESTER ONE 2019 EXAMINATIONS:Students commenced the Semester One 2019 Examination Season this week. Please find below a summary of the examinationdates for students in Years 8-11:

Years 8 and 9: Friday 31 May 2019 – Wednesday 5 June 2019.

Year 10: Friday 31 May 2019 – Thursday 6 June 2019.

Year 11: Thursday 30 May 2019 – Thursday 6 June 2019.

Timetables for each examination period are available for families via SEQTA and have been provided to students through theirPastoral Care Groups. Students and families are encouraged to engage with the revision materials provided by staff, contactingSubject Teachers should additional support be required.

Note:

There will be no examinations for Year 7 students this semester.

VCE Unit Three and Four examinations will occur in October/November 2019.

YEAR 9 AND 10 FORMATIVE REPORTS:Formative Reporting is employed for students in Years 9 and 10 on a six weekly basis. These reports aim to progressively notifyparents/guardians of student progress and class performance. Receiving regular reports from subject teachers highlights areas foropportunity and improvement during the semester to explicitly map direction for higher achievement. This reporting approachbuilds data that informs student learning and sets immediate goals to enhance student progress in each subject area.

The second round of Year 9 and 10 Formative Reports will be made available to families in the coming week via SEQTA ConeqtP. Weask that you read through the report with your child and take time to discuss the successes and their goals for the remainder of thissemester.

GENERAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST (GAT):All students completing a VCE Unit 3 & 4 subject are required to complete the compulsory General Achievement Test (GAT) onWednesday 12 June 2019 from 10:00am to 1:15pm. The purpose of the GAT is to check that your son/daughter’s examinations andschool-based assessments have been accurately and fairly assessed. The GAT plays a very important part in determining yourson/daughter’s final assessment for the VCE.

Specific details pertaining to the GAT have been made available to the families of students participating.

Further information about the GAT can be found via http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/exams/gat/aboutgat.aspx

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE 2019:As part of the Pathways Program all Year 10 students will participate in the College’s Work Experience Program from Monday 24June 2019 until Friday 28 June 2019. Work experience is designed to give students insights into the industry and workplace in whichthey are interested.

Work experience has enormous benefits for students as it gives them a chance to:

Work alongside adults as part of a team, gaining an understanding of work.

Develop and practice a range of new skills.

Become more independent and confident.

Relate the school curriculum to the workplace.

Increase motivation to continue their study and/or undertake further training.

Explore career options.

Questions or concerns related to Work Experience, student placement and all related documentation can be directed to Ms DebraWilliams (Coordinator: Careers Discovery and Programs.).

YEAR 9 CAMP 2019:Year 9 students at the College will attend camp at Portsea on the Monday 24 June 2019, Tuesday 25 June 2019 and Wednesday 26June 2019. The camp is linked with learning outcomes associated with the Year 9 LEAD Program. Students and families havereceived an information pack containing a range of documentation and information in relation to the camp. Families with questionsor concerns regarding the upcoming camp are welcome to make contact with Ms Deb Bradshaw (Curriculum Leader: LearningEnrichment) at the College. We wish all students and staff attending the camp a safe and happy journey.

HOMEWORK CLUB:Throughout 2019, our very popular Homework Club will continue to be offered for students. This is a great way for students toreceive some extra academic support and complete homework tasks as well as study alongside their peers in the comfort of theCollege Library. Homework Club will operate on Monday and Thursday afternoons between 3.30pm and 4.15pm. Homework Clubsessions will be advertised for students via the Daily Memo.

In addition to the general strand of Homework Club, the English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Mathematics strands ofHomework Club continue to operate in 2019.

Mr Dane CallejaAssistant Principal - Learning & Teaching

Student News

HUMANITIESYear 10 Business Management – Marvel Stadium TourOn Thursday 23 May, Year 10 Business Management students attended a personalised Marvel Stadium School Tour in the Docklandsprecinct of Melbourne. Being taken through the stadiums corporate area, players change rooms and walking on the famous groundgave students the ability to experience and learn the true purpose of this stadium.

Mrs Melanie Brown, the head of media and public relations then gave a 30min presentation on the business perspective of MarveStadium and how it had changed since it’s development 20 years ago.

Students then worked in teams to complete a ‘Scavenger Hunt’ in the nearby Spencer Street Outlet, and learned that there werefact over 50 stores in which customers could purchase items ranging from Sushi to Sunglasses.

A great learning experience was had by all students and one they will always remember!

Year 10 Our Changing Environment - Melbourne Immigration Museum TourOn Monday 20 May, 10 students undertaking Year 10 Our Changing Environment attended the Melbourne Immigration Museumlocated in the Central Business District and also

With an emphasis on geographical change and the progressing influence it has had on wellbeinimmigration of people to and from Melbourne and surrounds, students took a handsImmigration Museum and investigation of the suburb of Kensington were highlights of the day.

Mr Andrew Nguyen & Mr Matthew Rawley

YEAR 12 OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CAMPIn the early hours of Monday 13 May our Year 12’s set off on the 330km trip to the Lower Glenelgthe South West Victorian and South Australian border. Although the road trip took nearly 5 hours, the Glenelg River and NPark which greeted our Year 12’s was well worth the time and effort, the area consists of siare rich in biodiversity and are home to many native species of flora and fauna.

We arrived at around lunchtime and were on the water in our canoesto our first camp site after a quick safety rundown from the guides accompanying us fromAdventure Plus. We canoed at a brisk pace for 4km before arriving at our first campsite,Pritchard’s Landing. Upon arrival, we set up our tents and sleeping mats before cooking ourdinner with our trangea stoves in the last remaining daylight.

As Day 2 arrived, we prepared ourselves for what was the longest paddle of the 3a 12km paddle to get to our next campsite, Forest Camp North. We were met with mild but stillconditions which was perfect for paddling at speed. We arrived just after lunch and set up campfor the evening. During the evening hours, we played camp games and riddles which had someof us mind boggled and frustrated at times.

Marvel Stadium TourYear 10 Business Management students attended a personalised Marvel Stadium School Tour in the Docklands

precinct of Melbourne. Being taken through the stadiums corporate area, players change rooms and walking on the famous groundto experience and learn the true purpose of this stadium.

Mrs Melanie Brown, the head of media and public relations then gave a 30min presentation on the business perspective of MarveStadium and how it had changed since it’s development 20 years ago.

Students then worked in teams to complete a ‘Scavenger Hunt’ in the nearby Spencer Street Outlet, and learned that there werefact over 50 stores in which customers could purchase items ranging from Sushi to Sunglasses.

s had by all students and one they will always remember!

Melbourne Immigration Museum Tourundertaking Year 10 Our Changing Environment attended the Melbourne Immigration Museum

located in the Central Business District and also travelled to Kensington.

With an emphasis on geographical change and the progressing influence it has had on wellbeinimmigration of people to and from Melbourne and surrounds, students took a hands-on approach to learning. A tour of theImmigration Museum and investigation of the suburb of Kensington were highlights of the day.

YEAR 12 OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CAMP - LOWER GLENELG NATIONAL PARKear 12’s set off on the 330km trip to the Lower Glenelg

the South West Victorian and South Australian border. Although the road trip took nearly 5 hours, the Glenelg River and Near 12’s was well worth the time and effort, the area consists of significant dry forest and wetlands which

are rich in biodiversity and are home to many native species of flora and fauna.

re on the water in our canoes around 1.30pm, canoeingty rundown from the guides accompanying us from

Adventure Plus. We canoed at a brisk pace for 4km before arriving at our first campsite,Pritchard’s Landing. Upon arrival, we set up our tents and sleeping mats before cooking our

ves in the last remaining daylight.

As Day 2 arrived, we prepared ourselves for what was the longest paddle of the 3-day trip, witha 12km paddle to get to our next campsite, Forest Camp North. We were met with mild but still

for paddling at speed. We arrived just after lunch and set up campfor the evening. During the evening hours, we played camp games and riddles which had some

Year 10 Business Management students attended a personalised Marvel Stadium School Tour in the Docklandsprecinct of Melbourne. Being taken through the stadiums corporate area, players change rooms and walking on the famous ground

Mrs Melanie Brown, the head of media and public relations then gave a 30min presentation on the business perspective of Marvel

Students then worked in teams to complete a ‘Scavenger Hunt’ in the nearby Spencer Street Outlet, and learned that there were in

undertaking Year 10 Our Changing Environment attended the Melbourne Immigration Museum

With an emphasis on geographical change and the progressing influence it has had on wellbeing in the communities and theon approach to learning. A tour of the

NAL PARKNational Park which is located on

the South West Victorian and South Australian border. Although the road trip took nearly 5 hours, the Glenelg River and Nationalgnificant dry forest and wetlands which

Day 3 saw us on the water bright and early in order to get to our exit point so we could get home on time in the afternoon. Arounded the first couple of corners we managed to see 2 koalas in neighbouring trees which was a nice highlight. We also sawcommon Brushtail possums, water hens and large array of other native bird life on the river. We exited the water at around10.30am and were treated to a recently recorded song about the Glenelg river which Ross and Marg from Paestan Canoe hireplayed for us through their car speakers. It was a sentimental way to wrap up camp which we will also be able to reflect on in ourunit 4 studies.

All in all we had a successful trip and the students enjoyed one another’s company, learnt valuable life skills and willthe experience to their advantage when commencing Unit 4 Outdoor Environmental Studies in the next week.

Mr Glen Widdicombe

Day 3 saw us on the water bright and early in order to get to our exit point so we could get home on time in the afternoon. Arounded the first couple of corners we managed to see 2 koalas in neighbouring trees which was a nice highlight. We also sawommon Brushtail possums, water hens and large array of other native bird life on the river. We exited the water at around

10.30am and were treated to a recently recorded song about the Glenelg river which Ross and Marg from Paestan Canoe hirethrough their car speakers. It was a sentimental way to wrap up camp which we will also be able to reflect on in our

All in all we had a successful trip and the students enjoyed one another’s company, learnt valuable life skills and willthe experience to their advantage when commencing Unit 4 Outdoor Environmental Studies in the next week.

Day 3 saw us on the water bright and early in order to get to our exit point so we could get home on time in the afternoon. As werounded the first couple of corners we managed to see 2 koalas in neighbouring trees which was a nice highlight. We also sawommon Brushtail possums, water hens and large array of other native bird life on the river. We exited the water at around

10.30am and were treated to a recently recorded song about the Glenelg river which Ross and Marg from Paestan Canoe hirethrough their car speakers. It was a sentimental way to wrap up camp which we will also be able to reflect on in our

All in all we had a successful trip and the students enjoyed one another’s company, learnt valuable life skills and will be able to usethe experience to their advantage when commencing Unit 4 Outdoor Environmental Studies in the next week.

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Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) On School

Students with Disability

What is the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data? Schools must now complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) every year. It counts the number of students who receive additional adjustments or “help” at school because of a disability. The NCCD helps governments plan for the needs of students with disability.

Who is counted in the data collection? To count a student in the NCCD, schools must think through some key questions:

1. Is the student getting help at school so that they can take part in education on the same basis as other students?

2. Is the help given because of a disability? The word ‘disability’ comes from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and it can include many students.

3. Has the school talked to you or your child about the help that they provide? 4. Has the school kept records about the help they provide, the student needs and the reasons

that the student needs this help? The school will need to keep copies of tests, student work, assessments, records of meetings, medical reports or other paperwork and information about how the student’s learning is moving along over time.

Once the school decides that the student should be counted in the NCCD, they then choose a disability group and one of four levels of help that has been given to the student.

What does the word ‘disability’ mean in the NCCD? In the NCCD the word ‘disability’ comes from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). There are four types of disability that the school can choose from: sensory, cognitive, social-emotional and physical. Many students that need help at school can be counted in the NCCD. For example, students with learning problems, e.g. specific learning disability or reading difficulty (sometimes called dyslexia), health problems (e.g. epilepsy or diabetes), physical disability (e.g. cerebral palsy), vision/hearing loss and social-emotional problems (e.g. selective mutism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety). Letters from doctors or specialists can be very helpful for schools as they plan how to support students with their learning. Schools do not need to have these letters before they can count a

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Parents, Carers and Guardians

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student in NCCD. Teachers can use all that they know about the student’s learning and the records that they have collected over time to decide if a student can be counted in the NCCD.

What sort of help does the school give students? Students need different types of help at school. Some students need a little help sometimes while other students need a lot of help nearly all the time. The type of help given depends on the needs of the student. The help can include changes to the school buildings or grounds (e.g. ramps or things like special desks or chairs), extra teacher help in classes, special learning programs, changes to the work they give the student or extra adult help.

How will the NCCD be different this year? All schools have been counting students in the NCCD since 2015. The government will use the NCCD data as part of the funding to schools.

What will the school need to know about my child for the NCCD? Schools work together with families to understand the needs of each child. It is helpful if families give their child’s teacher a copy of any letters or reports they have. The letters or reports will help the school understand the child and the help that they might need. Letters from doctors, psychologists, speech pathologists, doctor, and occupational therapists etc. can be very helpful for schools. These reports along with information that the teacher has (i.e. school based tests, your child’s work and learning plans) helps the school to understand and meet your child’s needs.

What happens to the NCCD data? Who will have the NCCD information? Each school principal must check the NCCD data in August of each year. The school will give the information to the Catholic Education Office. The school will work with the Catholic Education Office to make sure that the NCCD data is OK before they give the data to the government. The government will not be given the names of any students or any letters or records. Please ask your school for their privacy policy if you need to know more.

Does the school need me to agree with them about counting my child in the NCCD?

Amendments were made to the Australian Education Act 2013 and Australian Education Regulation 2013). Schools do not need you to agree to let them count a child in the NCCD. You cannot ask the school not to count your child.

Where can I find out more? Please contact your child’s school if you have further questions about the NCCD and/or refer to the national NCCD Portal.