1 FROM THE PRINCIPAL Contact Information Address: 855 Plenty Road Reservoir Vic 3073 Telephone: 03 9466 0900 Fax: 03 9471 0252 Email: [email protected]Website: www.reservoirhs.vic.edu.au March 2016 SEMESTER 1 TERM 1 2016 - issue No. 2 Important Term 1 Dates and information on the back pages of this Newsletter! Diversity Excellence Success A group of our International Students (we have nearly 30 this year) were invited by the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency The Hon. Linda Dessau AM, to meet and tour Government House last week. Students, accompanied by Ms Christine Farrugia (our International Student Coordinator) had a wonderful time meeting students from other schools. They also had the unique opportunity to meet and talk with Victoria’s Governor. CULTURAL DIVERSTY WEEK Last week we celebrated our multicultural community with our English as an Additional Language lunch. We have over 65 different nationalities at Reservoir High. We proudly communicate this fact as it is one of our school’s greatest strengths. The culinary masterpieces provided by students (and their parents) were enjoyed by all who participated in the special lunch held in the library. We have a diverse and cohesive school community which was very evident to all those present. GOVERNMENT HOUSE VISIT
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On March Friday March 11 all Year 9 students attended
a terrific excursion to Melbourne Docklands. This has
become an annual event.
Students experience a sail on a replica of an original
sailing ship that was important in Melbourne’s founding
history - The Enterprise. They get to steer, hoist sails
and explore the interior of the craft. Several brave
teachers even climbed the rigging. Unfortunately,
students need to be over 18 to do this.
As well as this voyage Year 9’s do a field work assign-
ment that meets curriculum requirements: mapping and
considering the viability of this part of the urban
experience.
A large group of students viewed the city from the
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel. This was an
optional extra, which was greatly enjoyed.
It was great that the weather held and wasn’t too hot. It
is a credit to students and our hardworking Humanities
staff that the day was such a success.
Special thanks to Mr Vass for attending.
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YEAR 10 WORKSHOP
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REALISE
YOUR
POTENTIAL
In what will, hopefully, become a regular calendar
item for RHS, NAB last Wednesday treated the Yr.
10’s to a workshop-Realise Your Potential- at their
stunning CBD building at Docklands.
This workshop was designed to provide students
with the opportunity to learn about different
careers, tap into the career journeys of some
current NAB employees, receive career advice/tips,
practice interview skills in a mock interview, be
mentored by experienced employees, view the
workplace of a large multi- national organisation
and practice independence by travelling to and
from the city.
We asked for feedback from students about the
day. The response was overwhelmingly positive
with most relating that it was the interview that
really was most beneficial to them. That and pizza!
We would really like to acknowledge the massive
role that NAB has played in this day-NAB
employees came in on their day off, gave freely of
their time with humour and grace, and provided the
space, the morning tea and lunch and show bags.
In particular we’d like to thank Kristen Boulton
(a Reservoir High School Alumni) and Tim
Charters, who took responsibility for the
organisation of the day. Their generosity and
commitment to our students was appreciated
immensely. To the students too- you handled the
step up required fantastically well and conducted
yourself maturely. Well Done.
Thanks also to staff who accompanied students on
the day-this is greatly appreciated.
Mr Devine, on behalf of the Careers Team (Ms
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SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT
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GLOBAL POLITICS
at
Monash University
Last week Mr Devine’s VCE Global Politics class
attended the welcome lecture for 1st Year Bachelor
of Global studies students at Monash University.
There we heard an address from Oliver Percovich
the founder of an NGO (non government
organisation) that sets up and runs skateboarding
programs in war torn or impoverished states such
as Afghanistan, Cambodia and the slum areas of
Johannesburg in South Africa.
Students were treated to nibbles and experienced
what a university lecture is like as well as receiving
a sense of how large Monash University is (as well
as how far away from Reservoir High it is!!)
(On the left ) Tehyali from 11B with the Minister of Education the Hon. James Merlino at Treasury
Gardens receiving her WANNIK Scholarship. (On the right) Tehyali with Mum, Auntie and Ms Rossini.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EVENT
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VICTORIAN INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL STUDENT WELCOME
EVENT 2016
Every year the Department of Education welcomes
new international school students studying in
Melbourne to an exciting welcome event at
Government House. This year I was fortunate to
accompany Giang Nguyen of 11E and Jaslene
Tran also of 11E, to this prestigious event. The
Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency The Hon.
Linda Dessau AM, greeted students and thanked
them for choosing Victoria to complete their
secondary studies. She also spoke about the value
of international students in enhancing the school
experience of local students through sharing their
culture and friendship. The welcome ceremony
was followed by a delicious morning tea and a rare
opportunity to explore the grand rooms of
Government House and catch up with friends
made at their language centres. A truly memorable
experience.
Giang and Jaslene waiting for the Governor to arrive. Giang , Ms Farrugia and Jaslene enjoying morning tea in
the grounds at Government House.
Aerial photo of the welcome event at Government House
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SPORT
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Year 7 Boys Baseball Year 8 Boys Baseball
Year 8 Boys Volleyball Year 9 and 10 Boys Volleyball
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Year 10 Girls Volleyball
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COMMUNITY
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Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Ex-cursions Fund will ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for im-portant, educational and fun activities.
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expens-es relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per stu-dent will be:
$125 for primary school students
$225 for secondary school students.
How to Apply
Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download
from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Financial Assistance
Information for Parents
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF)
Closing Date You should lodge a CSEF application form at the school by 3rd June 2016.
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