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Years 7 - 10

2021To be read in conjunction with Horsham College Websitewww.horsham-college.vic.edu.au

Horsham College is a Child Safe School

VALUES Care - Commitment - Character - Collaboration

• Build and maintain positive relationships• Act with respect and empathy• Show gratitude• Demonstrate kindness and concern for others

Care

• Act in the best interests of the school community• Continually learn and improve• Expect high standards of self and each other• Meet responsibilities and embrace opportunities

Commitment

• Stay calm and consistent• Be confident and open minded• Acknowledge and learn from mistakes• Enjoy our successes

Character

• Give and receive constructive feedback• Value all input and ideas• Share the load• Ask for help

Collaboration

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ContentsWELCOME TO HORSHAM COLLEGE 2 Structure of the School Day 3Attendance 3Curriculum 4

Year 7 Curriculum 5Year 8 Curriculum 6Year 9 Curriculum 8Year 10 Curriculum 10

Acceleration 12Vocational Education and Training (VET) 12 Special Programs 13Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEALP) 13The Arts: Music, Dance, Drama and Art 13College Production 14Work Experience 15Peak Performance 16WestVic Academy of Sport 16AFL Academy 17Sport 19English As An Additional Language (EAL) 19

Year 9 Rubicon Camp 24Year 10 Camps 24 Student Services 25Wellbeing 25Levies, Textbooks and Stationery 25Payment Plans and Financial Assistance 25Bring Your Own Device Program (BYOD) 26First Aid 26Canteen 27Library 27Lockers 27Bicycles 28Buses 28Careers 28 Horsham College Uniform 29Uniform Guidelines 29 Communication to Parents 30SEQTA Engage – Student Progress 30College Newsletter 31Communication 31Wider Communication 31 College Community 32Student Representative Council (SRC) 32Parent Involvement 32School Council 32

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Welcome to Horsham College

‘Seizing Opportunities for a Better Future’

Horsham College is the largest secondary school in the Wimmera but prides itself on the level ofindividual support and follow up of each student at the College. As part of our more personalapproach to managing students, Horsham College student engagement and wellbeing structure in2020 includes two year level coordinators at each level, a sub school head, a welfare officer andAssistant Principal for our four sub schools; Years 7 and 8, 9 and 10 and 11 and 12 and AlternatePrograms.

As our College grows we are constantly reviewing our structures so that personalised support andthe relationship between student, teacher and parent/guardian are maximised.

Our College is committed to valuing individuals and empowering them to achieve their potentialwhilst living our College values of commitment, care, character and collaboration.

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Structure of the School Day

Students start each day by attending Form Group for 10 minutes, starting at 8.50 am. During thistime, attendance is taken, notices are shared and students able to build relationships with theirform teacher.The rest of the day is broken into 2 period blocks with a break at 10.40 am for recess and anotherbreak at 12.50 pm for lunch. The school day concludes at 3.20 pm. Slight changes to these timesoccur on a day when assemblies are held. (See the table below.)

Some students may choose to participate in afterschool Arts classes (Art, Music, Dance and Drama)or participate in Maths Help or English Help sessions, also run after school.

AttendanceDaily school attendance is important for all students to succeed in education and to ensure theydon't fall behind both socially and developmentally. Students who regularly attend school andcomplete Year 12 or an equivalent qualification have better health outcomes, better employmentoutcomes, and higher incomes across their lives.

If students are absent from school for any reason, parents are required to notify the college. Parentscan phone the Absence Hotline (ph: 53817200), use the Skoolbag app, notify form teachers throughemail or Direqt Message (using our online learning platform, SEQTA) or can send a note in with theirchild. If a child is unavoidably absent they should access work for their classes on SEQTA, and cancontact their teachers for support via Direqt Message.

Assembly Days Non-Assembly DaysWarning Music 8.45 Warning Music 8.45Form group 8.50 – 9.00 Form Group 8.50 – 9.00Period 1 9.00 – 9.48 Period 1 9.00 – 9.50Period 2 9.48 – 10.35 Period 2 9.50 – 10.40Recess 10.35 – 10.55 Recess 10.40 – 11.10Warning Music 10.50 Warning Music 11.05Assembly 10.55 – 11.10 Period 3 11.10 – 12.00Period 3 11.10 – 12.00 Period 4 12.00 – 12.50Period 4 12.00 – 12.50 Lunch 12.50 – 1.40Lunch 12.50 – 1.40 Half Lunch Bell 1.15Half Lunch Bell 1.15 Warning Music 1.35Warning Music 1.35 Period 5 140 – 2.30Period 5 1.40 – 2.30 Period 6 2.30 – 3.20Period 6 2.30 – 3.20

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Curriculum

Horsham College is committed to providing education pathways for all our students. We offer a highquality, engaging curriculum catering to academic, vocational, technical and artistic pathways.The college is currently expanding choices available to students. This will continue to evolve overthe next few years though our ongoing commitment to staff and community feedback.

The college delivers programs to support and extend students of all academic levels. In addition tothe Select Entry Accelerated Learning Programs (SEALP), the school offers a range of additionalelectives designed to extend students academically, support students who need additionalassistance or expand student interest through our after-school activities program.

The College supports students who may experience gaps in their numeracy skills throughQuickSmart. QuickSmart is a Numeracy intervention program, which aims to support individualstudents to develop their academic skills through direct face-to-face interventions.

As the largest school in the region, Horsham College has a broad range of pathways open to seniorstudents, including Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education Training (VET),Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships(SBAT). This means that students are able to pursue academic, vocational and other pathways.Students have access to a wide range of courses and are able to choose subjects to cater to boththeir academic and extra-curricular interests.

For specific information about subjects at each year level, please refer to the Horsham Collegewebsite > Curriculum.

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2021 Year 7 CurriculumEnglish | 5 periods per week Maths | 5 periods per week

Science | 4 periods per week Humanities | 3 periods per week

Health & Phys Ed | 4 periods per week

Year longsubjects

Music | 3 periods per week

Drama | 3 periods per week

Term longsubjects

Literacy | 3 periods per weekMainstream classes only

Woodwork | 3 periods per week Art | 3 periods per week

Home Economics | 3 periods per week

Semesterlong subjects

Languages | 3 periods per weekSEALP classes only

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2021 Year 8 CurriculumEnglish | 5 periods per week Maths | 5 periods per week

Science | 4 periods per week Humanities | 3 periods per week

Health & Phys Ed | 4 periods per week

Semesterlong

electives3 periods per week

Students will completeone of the following

subjects per semester

Literacy | 3 periods per weekMainstream classes only

Systems | 4 periods per week

Textiles | 4 periods per week

Languages | 3 periods per weekSEALP classes only

Art - Exploring and Expressing Art - Responding and Interpreting

Visual Communication Design Media

Dance Theatre Studies

Drama Music Performance

Music Composition

Year longsubjects

Semesterlong

subjects

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2021 Year 9 Curriculum(each subject has 5 periods per week)

English Maths

LanguagesCompulsory for SEALP students only

At least oneScience elective

At least oneArts elective

At least oneTechnology elective

Health & Phys Ed

At least oneHumanities elective

YR 9 ArtElectives

Digital Photography3D Art

Visual CommunicationContemporary Music

Songwriting & PerformanceDramaDanceMedia

Animation StudiesArt

Art-DrawingArt-Painting

Art-Printmaking

YR 9Healthand PE

ElectivesHealthy Body,Healthy Mind

The Great OutdoorsInvasion GamesGeneral Sports

Fitness TrainingPeak Performance

AFL Academy

YR 9Humanities

ElectivesWar & Revolutions

Food Security/Feeding

the Future

Living in the LuckyCountry

YR 9 LanguageElectives

German

Spanish

YR 9 ScienceElectivesHuman Body in

MotionThe Living World

Crime SceneInvestigation

Consumer Science

YR 9Technology

ElectivesCafe Foods

Digital TechnologySmall Engines

MetalTerrific Textiles

Wood

For detailed information about each subject, please refer to the Horsham Collegewebsite> Curriculum > Handbooks > Subject Selection Handbook

Year longsubjects

Semesterlong

subjects

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2021 Year 10 Curriculum(each subject has 5 periods per week)

Year 10 English

Year 10 Essential EnglishYear 10 Extension English

YR 10 ArtElectives

Digital PhotographyThe Beat Goes On 1The Beat Goes on 2

DanceDramaMedia

Digital Media ProcessesPaint & Print

3D ArtArt-Contemporary

Visual Communication

YR 10 Healthand PE

ElectivesBats, Balls & WallsAdvanced Fitness

Active LifeSports Coaching

Peak PerformanceAFL Academy

Outdoor Education

YR 10Humanities

ElectivesMoney Money MoneyPower to the People

Law & OrderStruggles for Freedom

A Sunburnt Country

YR 10 LanguageElectives

GermanSpanish

(Some students may undertakeexchange programs)

YR 10 ScienceElectives

Biological SciencePhysical ScienceChemical Science

Psychology

YR 10Technology

ElectivesBaker's Shop

Master KitchenInternational FoodDigital Technology

Systems ElectronicsVehicle Technology

MetalFabulous Fashion

Wood

Year 10 Maths Year 10 Foundation Maths

VCE General Maths 1-2SEALP students

VCE Maths Methods 1-2SEALP students

Semester long compulsory subjects

Health and Careers

At least oneHumanities elective

At least oneScience elective

For detailed information about each subject, please refer to the Horsham Collegewebsite> Curriculum > Handbooks > Subject Selection Handbook

Year longsubjects

One English and atleast one Maths from:

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AccelerationStudents who wish to accelerate their studies by commencing a VCE subject whilst in Year 9 or Year10 will be required to submit an application to Horsham College as part of their subject selection inthe previous year. Their application will need to meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in theAcceleration Policy which can be found on the Horsham College website>School Life>Policies>Acceleration Process.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)applicable to Year 10 students

VET programs offer students nationally or state recognised vocational certificates which areendorsed for recognition in both the Victorian certificate of education (VCE) and the VictorianCertificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). VET programs usually take two years to complete. Students inYear 10 are able to enrol in VET, but must have the school’s approval to do so. Students attend theirVET study each Wednesday and will need to put into place a plan to keep up with any work missedfrom their other subjects.

Whilst VET programs incorporate hands-on-training, some VET programs require a high level ofliteracy and numeracy to be able to complete theory based training. All VET providers will requirestudents to sit a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine their skill prior tocommencing their VET program, and students will need to display ongoing competency in allelements of the VET program to be granted the qualification. VET qualifications may segue intofurther education and training at TAFE and may reduce the length of training in an apprenticeship oftraineeship.

Further information about VET offerings can be found in the Subject Selection book which isaccessible on the Horsham College Website>Curriculum>Handbooks>Subject Selection Handbook-2020.

Special Programs

Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEALP)

Horsham College is an active member of ‘The Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools’ (TAASS).

At Horsham College, our SEAL program aims to enhance the education and support for gifted andtalented students. We provide two streams of SEALP; a General SEALP Stream (2 classes in 2021)and a Creative and Performing Arts SEALP Stream (1 class in 2021) to additionally support the highlevel of interest and talent in the Horsham community.

In each subject area studied, students are extended within the existing curriculum in both skills andknowledge. SEALP students are also offered a variety of extension activities and after schoolprograms in the performing and creative arts. At the completion of the three-year SEAL program, allSEALP students have greater flexibility in subject selection for their future school years. Highperforming SEALP students in Year 9 are offered the opportunity to complete selected VCE unitswhilst in Year 9.

In 2021, the SEALP expressions of interest will be online, open from Week 2 to Week 5 of Term 2.Information will be provided to primary schools in Term 2 to support parents in this process. Afterthis, students undertake a SEALP entry test. Horsham College uses the SEALP entry test, along withother primary school data to assess applications for the SEALP program, with offers of places beingmade in Term 3.

Students are tested in the areas of Mathematics, Writing, Reading and Language. Prospectivestudents will need to identify their preference for either the General or Creative and Performing ArtsStream when completing the expression of interest form.

The Arts: Music, Dance, Drama, Theatre Studies, Art, Visual Communication and Media

Horsham College offers many options for students interested in The Arts. In addition to Music,Dance, Drama, Theatre Studies, Art, Photography, Animation, Visual Communication and Mediasubjects, there are also many extracurricular opportunities available for students.

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Students are able to participate in our Instrumental Music Program. The full range of woodwind andbrass instruments are offered, as are voice, bass and electric guitar and percussion. Horsham Collegehas a choir which performs at school and a well-established school band, which tours local primaryschools and wider Victoria regularly.

There is also an After-school Arts program offered that provides extension through exploring andresponding activities, and accelerated preparation towards VCE subjects for any interested studentsin the areas of Music, Drama, Dance and Art.

In September, the Arts hold their annual showcase at the Horsham Town Hall. This encompassesboth Visual and Performing Arts, exhibiting the talent and hard work of the students. This is a mustsee event!

Our facilities include new, purpose built Art and Visual Communication Design rooms, green screenand sound booth rooms for Media, a Mac Lab, a Drama studio with a 70-seat theatre and a modernand fully equipped Dance studio.

College Production

Students are able to participate in the college’s annual Production in a variety of roles – fromperforming (singing, dancing and acting) to assisting back stage with sets, hair, make up or assistingthe performers. Students are invited to audition at the start of the year and participate in after-schoolrehearsals from Term 1 to Term 3. Several full day rehearsals are held in the lead up to the show.Each year a Production Committee is formed and consists of staff members, parents and StudentProduction Captains.

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Work Experience

Horsham College supports a Work Experience Program for Year 10 students. Work experience is theshort-term (5 days) placement of secondary school students with employers to provide insights intothe industry and the workplace of their choosing. It provides students with the valuable opportunityto:

• develop employability skills• explore possible career options• understand employer expectations• increase their self-understanding, maturity, independence and self-confidence.

Work experience provides students with the chance to observe and learn. It also gives them theopportunity to create important contacts with industries that can lead to partnerships in futurework/study programs, such as Structured Workplace Learning, and potential employment.Horsham College provides work experience support available to every student as they considertheir options and pursue their future career.

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Peak Performance

Peak Performance Sports Program is a select entry program for talented athletes enrolled atHorsham College. The program is tailored for student athletes who are committed to achieving theirbest in their chosen discipline whilst expanding learning opportunities within the VET program.Entry into the program requires total commitment from the athlete in their physical performanceand theoretical requirements. Exclusive to Year 9 and 10, Peak Performance is a year long unit with astrong sport specific focus on strength and conditioning. All college students have access to thetraining facilities during lunchtimesApplicant Requirements:Students must be currently at representative level for their chosen discipline.

WestVic Academy of Sport

Horsham College and the WestVic Academy of Sport partnership offers membership to ten studentseach year. The aim of the partnership is to provide services to our athletes that they could nototherwise access. The partnership complements their current coaching, training and competitionenvironments. Membership will include up to $200 of financial support annually from the academy.WestVic Academy of Sport services include strength and conditioning coaching (RAD CentreBallarat), physical assessments, guest speakers, excursions to elite training facilities (eg. VIS), onlinevideos and other personal development.Applicant Requirements: This program is for national/state based athletes. Regional level athletesare also encouraged to apply.

For further information and application forms, please visit https://www.horsham-college.vic.edu.au/teaching-learning/specialised-programs/peak-performance-sport-program/

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AFL AcademyThe AFL Academy Program is an exciting addition to our SEALP and Peak Performance select entryprograms. It is open to all students in years 7-12 who have a passion for Australian Rules Football.

The vision of the AFL Academy is to provide specialist sports coaching, together with leadership andpersonal development activities to maximise the development of the whole student, whilst creatingan educational pathway from years 7-12.

The Academy also aims to stimulate student contributions to their learning and the desire to stay atHorsham College as a positive College community member.

Aims

• Develop skills, knowledge and understanding of Australian Rules Football• Promote and enhance self-development, leadership, self-discipline, goal setting & time management through team participation and other programs• Exposure to high performance strength and conditioning programs and the latest in fitness techniques• Provide clear senior school pathways in the sporting field including VCE, VCAL and VET sport and recreation certificates

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Requirements

Admission to the program is not automatic – Select Entry of students will follow an applicationprocess.

Expectations include - • A passion for Australian Rules Football• Involvement in the game – Playing/Umpiring• Shows initiative and positive attitude• Commitment to and living by college values• Excellent behaviour record and respect of College rules• Commitment to studies across all subjects• Willingness to develop leadership skills and community involvement

Staff• Gareth Hose - Academy Coordinator - Coach• Shayne Breuer - Director of Coaching• Elizabeth Klinge - Leading Teacher - Coach• Liam Price - Coach• Justin Chilver - Coach

Curriculum, Training & Games • Yr 7/8 Core Health & PE with AFL focus and in-class trainings• Yr 9/10 Elective specialised AFL subject• Subject content specific to Australian Rules Football such as game strategy, diet, goal setting, injury prevention, training methods, meditation and mindfulness• VCE & VCAL subjects and pathways

• Cert III Sport & Recreation VET Certificates• Sport specific fitness testing and strength & conditioning• Tactical strategy, skill and games analysis

• Yr 11/12 Boys & Girls SSV Premier League• Yr 7-10 SSV Junior and Intermediate competitions

*You do not have to be part of the Academy to represent the school in Football.

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Sport

Horsham College’s sport program, run by a full time Sports Coordinator, allows students to strive tocompete in the highest level of competition at interschool events in addition to providing competitiveintra-school sporting events. Each student is placed in one of the four houses: Briggs (Red), Hall(Green), Darlot (Blue) or McLachlan (Yellow). Whether students are elite athletes or just want someexercise, everyone is encouraged to participate to some extent. Horsham College teams enjoy greatsuccess at State and National levels in a variety of sports. The sport program also offers leadershipopportunities with Junior and Senior House Captains elected each year. These captains assist withorganising for sporting events and encouraging participation within their respective houses.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Horsham College is proud of its increasingly diverse student body with many migrant families nowmaking Horsham and the Wimmera Region their home. In order to support students who speak alanguage other than English at home, Horsham College delivers both intensive English as anAdditional Language (EAL) classes and in-class support where required. The EAL program providesstudents with small-group intensive English language tuition with a specialist EAL teacher.

These sessions support students in developing their English language proficiency, understanding theacademic language used in mainstream classes, and building awareness of Australian culture and theAustralian school system. In addition to EAL classes, students have access to in-class support to assistthem in engaging with lesson content and understanding task requirements. An EAL specialistteacher also works closely with the classroom teachers of EAL students to ensure teaching strategies,lesson materials and tasks are differentiated and accessible for EAL students.

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Year 7 Camp 2021 - Roses Gap

Year 8 Camp 2021 - Cape Bridgewater

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Year 9 Rubicon CampRubicon is an outdoor educational program operated by the Department of Education and Training(DET). In October 2021 our Year 9 students will be offered the opportunity to attend a camp at theThornton Campus which is located in the picturesque Rubicon Valley approximately 100 km north-east of Melbourne, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range.

The camp aims to empower students to develop life-long positive growth, through the provision ofprograms that develop an enhanced understanding of self and others, and the skills required tocontribute to a positive community and sustainable environment.

Some of the activities offered at the Rubicon camp include: • Bushwalking• Rock-climbing• High Ropes Course• Canoeing• Caving• Cross Country Skiing• Mountain Biking• Rafting

Year 10 CampsYear 10 students have the opportunity to attend one of the two camps offered in late July. Ifstudents do not attend camp, they are encouraged to organise another week of work experience atthis time.

Year 10 Melbourne CampThe Melbourne Trip is a 5 day/4 night trip. This is a great opportunity for students to experience citylife by partaking in a variety of activities that Melbourne has to offer, as well as familiarisingthemselves with experiences such as catching public transport and navigating their way around thecity in groups.

Year 10 Snow TripThe Snow Camp is a 5 day/ 4 night trip to Mt Buller where students can elect to participate in eitherdownhill skiing or snowboarding. Students stay at the Alzburg resort in Mansfield and are providedwith 3 meals a day including buffet breakfast, lunch at the A-Bomb café on the mountain and a 3course dinner each night.

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Student ServicesWellbeing

At Horsham College we believe that students who feel supported are more likely to succeed. TheWellbeing Workers at the College are available to help students navigate the obstacles that mayprevent them from reaching their full potential. Horsham College has four Wellbeing Workers; oneeach to specifically support Years 7 and 8, Years 9 and 10, Years 11 and 12 and one for our AlternatePrograms. These workers are complimented by our Chaplaincy Program with two Chaplains whoare available to support students across the whole school.

Staff can refer concerns to the Wellbeing team or students can approach the Wellbeing staff inperson or via direct message to arrange a time to speak with them. Parents can also contact theWellbeing team if they have any concerns about their child.

Levies, Textbooks and Stationery

Details regarding levies and fees for classroom materials are provided at the end of each year. Forfuture Year 7 students this will be provided in the enrolment package you will receive onconfirmation of enrolment.

Textbooks: As of 2019, Horsham College aligned with the other Horsham schools and the majorityof schools throughout the state in regards to the provision of textbooks. This will mean that theprevious textbook levy will no longer be applicable and that families will be responsible for thepurchasing of textbooks. Years 7-10 will only be expected to purchase their English novels andMaths textbooks and students undertaking subjects in Years 11 and 12 will be required to purchasesubject specific textbooks.

Stationery: Parents will be required to buy stationery items (including workbooks) through normalcommercial outlets and according to a list supplied by the College.

Payment Plans and Financial Assistance

In 2015 the Camps, Sports & Excursions (CSEF) payment was introduced. A payment of $225 perstudent is available to parents who hold a valid means-tested concession card. These funds are paidto the school on behalf of the student and can be used to assist in covering the cost of any camps,excursions or sports but cannot be used on other costs.

With the removal of the Education Maintenance Allowance for families, we would like to highlightthe option of a payment plan. A payment plan can make the costs associated with fees andmaterials and excursions more manageable. The college has a number of payment optionsavailable to parents including Centrepay, BPay and EFTPOS. If you would like to discuss a paymentplan, please contact our Finance Manager.

The college will be glad to help any family with information about the Conveyance Allowance. Thecollege also has some discretionary funds that can support families in need. Please feel free tocontact the school, confidentially, if assistance is required.

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Bring Your Own Device Program (BYOD)

The Horsham College Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program enables all students to have their owndigital device while giving flexibility of choice. It is recommended that all students from Years 7-12own a netbook/laptop (rather than an iPad). The only exception to this is our existing Year 9 students,who will continue to use iPads purchased under the former policy.

The College views laptops/netbooks as the best device to support improving students’ schooloutcomes including preparing them with the skills required for future school and work pathways.We see the advantage of netbooks in developing student skills in the Microsoft Office suite ofprograms, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud, and Google Apps. Once purchased, the Department ofEducation provides families with access to 5 licences to Microsoft Office, as well as Adobe CreativeCloud, Google Apps and other eduSTAR Software.

Please note that any device purchased must comply with the Horsham College TechnicalSpecifications. If assistance is required, then parents can contact the IT Department of HorshamCollege. College staff also consistently undergo training sessions to enable the integration ofInformation Technology (IT) into Teaching & Learning in the classroom.

First Aid

Sickbay is located in the Administration building in the Wimmera Trade Training Centre. There are anumber of staff who are qualified with current First Aid certificates. Minor ailments are treated at thecollege and if further treatment is necessary, then the parents/guardians will be notified, wherepossible. We do not hesitate to call the ambulance if required. Parents are advised to have an up-to-date ambulance subscription. Please be advised Horsham College is not permitted to provide anymedication or creams to students. If students require medication throughout the day it should behanded to the Administration Office with written instructions and consent from parents/guardiansoutlining the required dosage and administering time.

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Canteen

The Horsham College canteen provides a varietyof healthy, hot and cold food and drinks for ourstudents at recess and lunch. Students can ordertheir lunch at recess by filling out their details ona lunch bag and paying at the register. Parentsare able to order students’ lunch or recesspurchases via the online QKR ordering systembefore 9.00 am. Students with special dietaryrequirements are also advised to order their foodat recess.

Library

The Claude Brand Library is located at the oval end (West end) of the M wing and Wimmera TradeTraining Centre and is open regularly throughout the day for students to use.There is a comprehensive collection of books and non-print resources which all students areencouraged to use. A photocopier/printer and iPads/computers are available for students’ use. TheLibrary’s catalogue and other online databases are all accessible via the college webpage (School Life >School Library) at school and at home.

Lockers

All students are allocated a locker to use each year. Locker areas are under cover and located asconveniently as possible to each corresponding Year Level Office. Students will need to provide aquality lock on their first day of school, which will see them throughout their years at Horsham College.Students are encouraged to keep a copy of their combination code or a spare key to their lock in theirstudent files (located in the Year Level offices).

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Bicycles

Horsham College has multiple bike racks available for students. Students are expected to bring anduse a lock for their bike and helmet, and to be responsible for observing traffic laws, in particularwhen using our school crossings, and school rules relating to use of bicycles and scooters.

Buses

If you live in Horsham, town bus services are available, for details please contactWimmera Roadways – 5381 1548.

Travel may be provided for students who reside 4.8 km or more from the college (outside of thetown boundary) and travelling to the closest school. An application for travel must be completedand processed before your child is allowed to travel. Once the application has been processed, youwill be notified of travel details and when travel can commence. Application forms can be picked upfrom the College Administration Office.

Careers

The College runs a comprehensive careers program to assist students with their career pathways. Allstudents commence a career exploration and planning program from Year 7. Students are preparedfor a variety of pathways and while a significant number of our students are typically accepted inuniversities, TAFEs and private colleges, we are highly successful at helping students obtainemployment, apprenticeships and traineeships. An important feature of the program is the targetedcareers curriculum in Years 9 and 10 and Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learningopportunities in Years 10 to 12. Individual careers counselling is available to all students andcompulsory at Year 12. We also run a guest speaker program and regular careers workshops foruniversity applications and scholarships.

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Horsham College UniformThe purpose of the Uniform Policy is to create a sense of collective and individual pride in studentsand their identification with Horsham College. School Council believes this enables students toparticipate actively and safely in school life. The wearing of uniform will apply during school hours,while travelling to and from school and when students are engaged in specified school activities outof school hours.

All uniform is to be purchased from Earles (68A Firebrace Street, Horsham Phone: 5382 2624); nosubstitutes will be accepted.

Hats will be issued to all new students to Horsham College, and must be worn during Terms 1 and 4.Replacement hats will need to be paid for by the students and are available from Earles.

Although the Physical Education uniform is usually only to be worn for physical education or sport,as an interim measure in 2021, students are able to wear their PE polo top as an alternative to theblue buttoned shirt. However, they must still bring a change of shirt for when they participate inPhysical Education classes. A new shirt design will be decided upon as an option for future years.The Physical Education uniform can be worn to school when students have a physical educationclass in Lesson 1 and can be worn home if students have a physical education class in Lesson 6.Students can remain in the physical education uniform during Recess and Lunch if they have aphysical education class on both sides of the breaks.

School shoes need to be plain black footwear and need to be sturdy for safety reasons. Studentscannot enter Science or Technology rooms without appropriate footwear.

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Communication to Parents

SEQTA Engage – Student Progress

At Horsham College we are committed togiving you frequent, accurate and helpfulinformation about your child’s academicprogress. In addition to reports every term

and parent teacher interviews twice a year, parents have access to SEQTAEngage, our learning management system.

This will give parents access to homework, assignments, marks andfeedback. As parents of Horsham College students, you will have access tothis information at your fingertips, as well as being able to contact eachteacher through SEQTA’s ‘direct’ messaging.

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College Newsletter

The College Newsletter is produced each fortnight and contains valuable information about what ishappening at the college. All students and parents/guardians are emailed the link to the latestnewsletter and they are available on our webpage, Skoolbag App and Facebook page.

Communication

All parents are asked to provide Horsham College with a current email address. This allows us toeffectively communicate with all parents as a college community or directly from groups such asYear Level Teams or Subject Teachers.

If ANY contact details or your living circumstances change please make sure you contact HorshamCollege to update them as soon as possible so we can keep your child’s details as up to date aspossible.

If you haven’t already done so, we recommend downloading the Skoolbag App on your phone andyou can log in to submit your change of contact details which are sent directly to the school for theStudent Records Clerk to update.

Alternatively, a form can be collected in person from the Administration Office in the WimmeraTrade Training Centre in Baillie Street. You can also call on (03) 53817100 or email the school [email protected]

Wider Communication

Horsham College informs the wider community through the following means:

• Fortnightly newsletter to all families• Horsham College web page• Monthly College Council meetings• Parent/guardian representation on college committees• Parent/guardian Information Meetings• Local media releases• Annual Report to the Department of Education and Training• Horsham College Facebook page• Horsham College Skoolbag App• Horsham College Twitter Account• Emails• Texts

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College Community

Student Leadership and Student Representative Council (SRC)

Student Leadership and Voice is highly valued at Horsham College and is fostered primarily throughthe Student Representative Council (SRC).

Each year students have the opportunity to be selected by their peers to be a representative of theschool’s SRC. Each Form Group has two representatives that take part in Year Level SRC meetingsthat operate at a lunchtime two times a term.

Two representatives from each Year Level, are then nominated to be part of the Executive SRC thatmeets with the Principal team on a termly basis to be a student voice for whole school change.

The SRC also encourages social responsibility through discussions of local, national andinternational issues and fundraising support for a variety of organisations. Coordinating andrunning events at the College's major sporting competitions allows student leaders in the SRC todevelop valuable organisational and teamwork skills. A variety of public speaking and leadershipevents are also available to SRC members throughout the year.

The SRC represents the College at a range of local community events, such as Darwin Defenders,ANZAC and Remembrance Day ceremonies. In 2021 SRC elections will occur in Term One for thecoming school year.

Parent Involvement

The college encourages and receives support from families with assistance in the canteen, sportingcarnivals, Chaplaincy Committee, Production Committee, Music Support Group, the Deb BallCommittee and working bees. Parental support is appreciated in assisting with school events, tripsand school projects.

School Council

The School Council is representative of parents, students, teachers and community interests. TheSchool Council governs the financial operation of the school and makes decisions regardingimportant policy matters and ensures the College is adhering to Department of Educationguidelines, policies and procedures. The Council sub committees meet on the second Tuesday ofthe month and the full Council meets on the third Wednesday of each month..

Horsham College Leadership Team

Principal : Rob PyersMeg Woolford

Assistant PrincipalTeaching & Learning

Kim DrummondAssistant Principal

Compliance

Melissa TwaddellAssistant Principal

Senior School Year 11 & 12

Liam OfferAssistant Principal

Alternate Programs

Ben MurphyLeading Teacher

Year 7

Mark BlockLeading Teacher

Year 8

Liam PriceLeading Teacher

Year 9

Cam WhelanLeading Teacher

Year 10

Paul WebsterLeading Teacher

Careers – VCAL/VET & SBA

Caroline O’DonnellLeading Teacher - Careers

VCE & Work Experience

Ranaye JohnstoneLeading Teacher

Alternate Programs

Elizabeth KlingeLeading Teacher

Tear 12

PRINCIPAL CLASS

Adam RossAssistant Principal

Junior School Year 7 & 8

Louise AmorAssistant Principal

Middle School Year 9 & 10

Heath SchultzLeading Teacher

Year 11

Brydie FeehanLeading Teacher

School Operations

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Daniel GarnerLeading Teacher - Staff

Professional Development

Dean BergerLeading Teacher

SEQTA

310 Baillie St, Horsham VIC 3400Phone: (03) 5381 7100horsham.co@education.vic.gov.auwww.horsham-college.vic.edu.au

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