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KERANG TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Telephone: (03) 5452 1062 Facsimile: (03) 5452 2649 Murray Street, PO Box 201, KERANG. VICTORIA. 3579

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24th NOVEMBER, 2017 Vol. 37

SCHOOL COUNCIL: Parent Representatives

President - Travis Collier0

Vice President - Jamie Macri

Jeannette Teasdale, Karen Radcliffe,

Dean Radcliffe, Geoff Rollinson

& Shelley Bateman

Student Representatives: Jorja McDonald, Laing Whinfield.

EVENTS CALENDAR: NOVEMBER

Sun. 27th : G.V.B.R. (Sun., 26th Nov. — Mon., 4th Dec.)

: CAMBODIA TRIP (Sun., 26th Nov. — Sun., 10th Dec.)

DECEMBER Fri. 1st : SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS Years 8 & 9

Mon. 4th : UNIT 1 TRANSITION PERIOD—WEEK TWO

Fri. 8th : LAST DAY FOR YEAR 10 STUDENTS

Tues. 12th : YEAR 7 ORIENTATION DAY

2017

TERM

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

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YEAR 12 VALEDICTORY DINNER:

On Thursday night this week I had the great pleasure of attending the Valedictory dinner with Year 12 students, their parents and staff. This is a celebration of their achievements and an acknowledgement of their time at Kerang Technical High School. It was heartening to see that the students themselves contributed to the night by setting the tables and assisting with the decorations. Well done to all involved and congratulations to all Year12 students on completing Year 12. This is a great achievement.

YEAR 12 2018 STEP UP PROGRAM:

This week our 2017 Year 11 students commenced classes for 2018. This is an important part of their Year 12 studies and a critical step to beginning their studies for 2018. All classes will be beginning work for the 2018 school year in an effort to establish good study habits for the holiday period so that all students return to Kerang Technical High School at the start of the 2018 school year ready and prepared for the year ahead.

Dean Rogers, Principal.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“Remember that you are talented & that your talent has value” ….. Jessica Hische

REMINDER FOR YEAR 7-10 STUDENTS—ACTIIVITIES WEEK

Please return your permission & medical forms, to the General Office, a.s.a.p.

for the upcoming Activities Week.

If you intend on going to the Geelong Adventure Park, you need to pay your $45

when submitting your forms. The earlier the better so as to secure your seat on the bus.

K.T.H.S. UNIFORM STORE Please note the change of opening dates for the following two weeks.

Wednesday, 29thNovember and Wednesday, 6th December.

Times: LUNCHTIME 1.00—2.00pm & AFTERSCHOOL 3.30—4.30pm. If you are unable to make it at either of these times, please contact: Mrs Gail McKenzie, Uniform Co-ordinator on

0409 961 349 to arrange a suitable time. As always, your child can always try on for size the uniforms that are required, the

uniforms will then be parcelled up and left at the General Office for payment, on collection.

BOOKS FOR 2018—SECOND HAND This year we will not be holding a Second Hand Book Sale. Please find included on the back of today’s Tech Talk, the Year level list of textbooks, with the required ISBN number, which will

assist parents/guardians in privately sourcing the books for next year.

B.Y.O.D. – School Council Decision

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Over the past few weeks I have been introducing you to the particulars of the Yr 10 -12 BYOD. From Parental feedback School Council this week discussed the implications of extending the BYOD program to students in Yr 7-9. Many primary schools have BYOD programs, particularly Ipads, are we disadvantaging students from continuing the use of these at KTHS. Up until 2017 KTHS hasn’t been able to support Ipads on a large scale but now with infrastructure developments we have the capacity to support such a program.

Therefore the decision of School Council will be that in 2018 the BYOD program at KTHS will be extended to all students from Yr 7-12.

This is in no way a forced decision for every student to have their own device. The program is designed in such a way for parents and

students to weigh up the possibility of providing their own device and allowing them to do so.

The school will continue to -

Provide trollies or Library Access to computers for those that do not have their own.

(All Trollies have new devices this year, the ipads are 18mths old) Update BYOD handbook and Acceptable use Policy for Yr 7-9 students. Including the software requirements that students will need to purchase.

Provide technical support in the transition as per the BYOD handbook.

What do parents and Students need to do?

Read the BYOD Handbook which outlines device requirements, insurance, software. (NO CHROME OR ANDROID

devices)

Read the Acceptable Use Policy and sign the document to enable the technicians to connect the device to the KTHS

network.

Any Ipads coming from Primary School needs to have an external keyboards, secure storage and the minimal software

requirements. School Specific Apps will need to be purchased.

Over the next week the updates will become available and specific instructions given to students in our current 7 and 8 year levels.

Transitioning students will receive this information in the Information packs that are about to go out to families.

Acceptable Use Policy (Excerpt) Damage or loss of equipment:

Parents are responsible for making sure the device is covered under their insurance, so that it can be replaced if lost or damaged and student learning is not interrupted. The school must be notified if the device is damaged or lost so that a student’s learning program is not interrupted whilst being replaced.

User responsibilities: Students are responsible for:

bringing portable devices fully–charged to school every day

ensuring the device has appropriate virus protection

backing up data securely

carrying their device in an appropriate protective case at all times adhering to this Acceptable Use Agreement when using the machine, both at home and at school, including during lunchtime or when not in the classroom.

All Yr 9 students received a Booklet in Homegroup last week outlining all components of the program. Students in other year levels or who missed out can col-

OVERALL PROGRAM: School Support through Technicians. Support will be provided for:

· connecting the device to the school network, internet and other digital technologies · set up and management of school, student email accounts · all school-based software (including Office 365) and associated issues with school applications.

Support will not be provided for: · connecting to home networks, the internet, printers, or other devices · personal email accounts and settings · software issues of own software. · hardware issues including broken screens and keys.

We highly recommend that you purchase your device through “JB education”. The school

technicians willfacilitate repairs with JB Hi-Fi but will not provide this function to any devices that have been purchased elsewhere. Device Options

1. Windows Based Laptop/netbook/notebook

2. Macbook device

3. Ipad (only with external Keyboard and appropriate Software)

*Android Tablets or devices with Chrome

operating systems are not supported on the KTHS network as they are not compatible with

our current software*. Mr Dean Smith

https://www.jbeducation.com.au/byod/ School Login - KTC2018

Purchase a recommended device from our supplier

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Dear Parents,

I am writing to provide you with information about Edrolo, an important resource that is being

strategically utilised at our school for 2018.

What is Edrolo?

Edrolo is a comprehensive, interactive online video and exam simulation resource for the

VCE, providing our students with the best opportunity to perform to their potential throughout

the year. We have extensively assessed the resource and are confident it is an extremely

valuable investment for our teaching and learning culture.

You can see Edrolo in action by visiting this link: edrolo.com.au/parents/

How do students use Edrolo?

Edrolo is currently used by over 500 schools and 60,000 students written by VCE teachers

(including exam assessors and textbook authors) and built in accordance with VCAA Study

Designs, its curriculum-specific and engaging content will provide our students with a

differentiated and targeted level of support as they prepare for their most important

examinations.

How will our students and teachers use Edrolo?

We will use Edrolo as a tool to further enhance what our teachers are doing day-to-day.

Our teachers are provided with training on how to best utilise the resource, and you should

expect them to guide students to make full use of Edrolo in a range of ways across the year,

including:

holiday homework;

pre-class work;

post-class consolidation;

assessment preparation; and

exam revision.

We are actively communicating with students regarding how to access Edrolo.

When the students receive their booklist, they will see that the subjects that Edrolo have an

Edrolo Levy of $25.00 listed. This then allows students to access Edrolo for the year

wherever they have internet access. The fee payable for the Edrolo subscription is

paid at the time the books are collected and will then be forwarded to Edrolo on your behalf.

However, students are able to access Edrolo from now and over the Summer holidays and

will be given information in class on how to log on and create an account.

Regards

Kathryn Thomson, Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator.

Position vacant: traineeship—Administration/Reception An exciting opportunity exists for a 15-24 year old to join the Kerang Medical Clinic

as an Administration/Reception Trainee. This traineeship is a full time fixed term position for 12 months. Applications close at 5pm on Wed. 6th Dec.2017

and must comprise a letter of application with a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees.

Please forward applications to: Ms Kate Matthews, Practice Manager, Kerang Medical clinic,

Patchell Plaza, Victoria Street, Kerang. A position description and more information about the role is available

by contacting Kate Matthews during office hours on 54 52 1279.

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The CFA website has a guide to show you how to write up a Survival Plan to suit your household and personal circumstances. Not everyone thinks clearly in an emergency, so a written and well-practised plan will help you remember what needs to be done during a crisis. Everyone needs to be-come fire ready.

Your plan needs to outline:

Actions before the bushfire season.

Actions during the bushfire season.

Actions leading up to fire risk days.

Your back-up plan.

Preparing your property – Vegetation Management

Clearing fine fuels from around your home (which are the same thick-ness or less than a pencil, such as grass, bark and leaves). Trim tree branches overhanging or bushes near your house.

Keep grass areas well trimmed and watered (no more than 10 cm high).

Rake up and reduce dead leaves (No more than 1 cm high) and flammable mulch from within 10 metres radius of your house.

Put together your Emergency Kit which includes:-

First Aid Kit; Protective clothing; Food and water; Wool blankets; Medications, prescriptions, mobile phone chargers, wallets, cards, keys and toiletries; A change of clothes.

A list of the contact numbers for your family, doctor, dentist, local hospital, chemist, vet, municipal councils, gas, electricity and water providers; Important papers (e.g. passport, insurance policies, Will)

Pet food, water and bedding if needed.

Getting ready to go:

Stay updated on fire information; Move livestock to a safe area and put pets in a safe place ready to load in the car.

Pack personal items and Emergency Kit in the car and position car ready to go.

Remove any material that could burn easily from around your house, on decks, verandas and pergola areas. This includes mats, outdoor furniture and woodpiles. Turn off gas supply. Close all doors and windows.

Make sure everyone is wearing protective clothing – long pants, long-sleeved shirts and sturdy shoes, such as leather boots. Clothes should be loose fitting and made from natural fibres like pure wool, heavy cotton drill or denim. Do not wear synthetics.

Tell people you are leaving & leave the front or access gate open.

Remember, being prepared, keeps us safe Cheers Meg

What is a Bushfire Survival Plan?

http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-bushfire-plan/

Preparing your property – House Maintenance

Clear gutters of leaves and rubbish; underfloor areas are enclosed or screened and seal gaps, vents and roof spaces to prevent embers entering.

Storing fuels, chemicals, and woodpiles away from your house.

Storing LPG gas tanks appropriately and should be vented away from your house. And remove flammable items such as boxes, doormats and furniture from decks and verandas.

FIRE SEASON IS HERE AND WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF OUR SAFETY PLANS IN CASE

THERE IS A HOUSE, GRASS OR BUSHFIRE.

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Monday 27th 1 2 R 3 4 L 5 6 UNIT 1 3

BI01 – CMI (27) EN01 – JCR (3) FS01 – JPE (19)

2 AR01 – POS (31) HD01 – TBU (3) PE01 – BMO (2) MM01 – BBE (6)

5 EN01 – DOO (1) HI01 – PRO (6) PY01 – JCR (26) VC01 – EST (33)

Tuesday 28th 1 2 3 4 5 6 UNIT 1 1

BI01 – KTH (28) GM01 – TLA (3) PH01 – BBE (26)

6 CH01 – DDI (28) FOM – JWI (3)

GM01 – TLA (2) LS01 – WST (6A)

4 EN01 – DOO (28)

HD01 – ZFE (3) PE01 – TBU (1)

Wednesday 29th 1 2 3 4 5 6 UNIT 1 2

AR01 – POS (31) HD01 – TBU (3) PE01 BMO – (2) MM01 – BBE (6)

5 EN01 – JRO (1) HI01 – PRO (3)

PY01 – JRI (35) VC01 – EST (31)

6 CH01 – DDI (6) FOM – JWI (11) GM01 – TLA (9) LS01 – WST (6A)

3 BI01 – CMI (27) EN01 – JCR (1) FS01 – JPE (19)

2 AR01 – POS (31) HD01 – TBU (3)

PE01 BMO – (1) MM01 – BBE (6)

Thursday 30th 1 2 3 4 5 6 UNIT 1 3

BI01 – CMI (27) EN01 – JCR (3) FS01 – JPE (19)

1 BI01 – KTH (27) GM01 – TLA (2) PH01 – BBE (6)

4 EN01 – DOO (7) HD01 – ZFE (3) PE01 – TBU (2)

6 CH01 – DDI (26) FOM – JWI (3)

GM01 – TLA (1) LS01 – WST (6A)

Friday 1st 1 2 3 4 5 6

UNIT 1 4 EN01 – DOO (35)

HD01 – ZFE (3) PE01 – TBU (1)

5 EN01 – DOO (1) HI01 – PRO (6) PY01 – JCR (2)

VC01 – EST (33)

1 BI01 – KTH (27) GM01 – TLA (3) PH01 – BBE (26)

Unit 1 Transition

Each current Year 10 student has undertaken Course Counselling and will have a copy of their transition timetable. Transition operates for two weeks and gives students a head start to unit 1. All students are expected to attend in full school uniform and attendance records will be kept.

Year 9 students that indicated they wished to undertake a VCE/VET subject have been spoken to about the process and will also

undertake the transition period to assess their suitability. Students/Parents are required to book course counselling in the second week of transition. If parents are available for these

interviews that would be great but not imperative.

The log in code for School Interviews is e6yup simply log into

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the code to choose the time that suits you. The process is designed to assess the students motivation and readiness to complete a VCE subject. VET subjects will have 1 full day transition where they will enrol into the relevant certificates and units of competencies

e6yup

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So far, my trip has been amazing!! I’ve done so much and experienced so many different things.

School here in Canada is a lot different to at Kerang Tech High, we only have 4 periods a day

that go for approximately 1 ½ hours. I have 4 subjects that I have a class for every day,

I’m doing English, Maths, Intro (Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology) and Gym.

The school spirit at St. Joe’s is insane! We have pep rallies, which is where all the houses;

honour, respect, valour and strength come together in the gym and play games against one

another and have a cheer off. Everyone goes all out in their spirit wear as well. I’m not actually

sure what house I’m in so I just alternate between them all.

I’ve been to football games which are nothing like AFL, it’s exactly how it’s played in the movies.

One of my greatest experiences I’ve had is having the opportunity to see Niagara Falls.

It was the most beautiful thing I’ve seen! I saw it at night when it’s all lit up and during the day.

I also during the day, went on the Horn blower, this is the boat that goes right up to the falls!

I underestimated how wet I would get, I came off soaked. The rain coats we were given did nothing

Recently we had our first good fall of snow and I had never seen snow so I was a little bit excited. I’ve made a snow man

that we named Frosty and did a show angel of course. I should admit I may have nearly fallen over a couple of times but

I’m told that its normal to fall in Winter.

Everyone is saying it’s going to be a good year for snow so by the time I come home I don’t think I’ll be able to handle the

hot weather. I could go on forever about my adventures, I’m having an absolute blast!

Katelyn Gitsham, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada.

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TEXT ISBN

YEAR 7

Heinemann Australian Dictionary 7th Edition 9781740815215

Maths Quest 7 for Victoria Australia Curr. Ed & Learnon 9780730311942

Jacaranda History Alive 7 Victorian Curriculum Learnon & Print 9780730332275

Jacaranda Geography Alive 7 Victorian Curriculum Learnon & Print 9780730333098

YEAR 8

Heinemann Australian Dictionary 7th Ed 9781740815215

Jacaranda History Alive 8 Victorian Curriculum Learnon & Print 9780730332305

Jacaranda Geography Alive 8 Victorian Curriculum Learnon & Print 9780730333128

Oxford Science 8 Victorian Curriculum Textbook & OBook/Assess 9780190306915

YEAR 9

Heinemann Australian Dictionary 7th Edition 9781740815215

The Giver 9780007263516

Jacaranda History Alive 9 Victorian Curriculum Learnon & Print 9780730332404

Jacaranda Geography Alive 9 Victorian Curriculum Learnon & Print 9780730333159

Maths Quest 9 for Victoria Australian Curr Ed & Learnon 9780730311768

Oxford Science 9 Victorian Curriculum Textbook & OBook/Assess 9780190306960

YEAR 10

Heinemann Australian Dictionary 7th Edition 9781740815215

A Christmas Carol 9780141031736 / 9780141194745

Cookery the Australian Way 8th Ed 9781420230383

Insight English Year 10 9781925175912

Jacaranda History Alive 10 Victorian Curriculum Learnon & Print 9780730332374

Jacaranda Geography Alive 10 Victorian Curriculum Learnon &Print 9780730333180

Oxford Science 10 Victorian Curriculum Textbook & OBook/Assess 9780190307011

YEAR 11

Art-Iculate 2ed Pack (Textbook & Interactive Textbook) Art for VCE Units 1-4 9781316624258

Heinemann Biology 1 5ed Textbook (Includes Pearson EBook 3.0) 9781488611223

Australian Biology Dictionary 9780582808935

Heinemann Chemistry 1 5ed Textbook (includes Pearson EBook 3.0) 9781488611247

Food Solutions: Food Studies Units 1 & 2 9780170378611

Insight English Year 11 9781925175820

Heinemann Dictionary 7th Edition (Optional) 9781740815215

Oxford Students Thesaurus 2012 & 2016 Editions (Optional) 9780199116522 / 9780192749390

Macbeth - CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE 9780521606868 / 9781107615496

To Kill a Mockingbird 9781785150357 / 9780099419785

Maths Quest 11 General Mathematics VCE Units 1 & 2 & EBookplus & Studyon VCE General Mathematics Units 1 & 2 9780730323181

Maths Quest 11 Mathematical Methods VCE Units 1 & 2 and Ebookplus + Studyon VCE Mathematical Methods Units 1 & 2 9780730322986

Live it Up 1 VCE Units 1 & 2 4ed EBookplus & Print & Studyon VCE Pysical Education Units 1 & 2 9780730329374

Heinemann Physics 11 4ed Textbook (Includes Pearson Ebook 3.0) 9781488611261

Nelson Psychology VCE Units 1 & 2 Textbook with 4 Access Codes 9780170365604

YEAR 12

Art-Iculate 2ed Pack (Textbook & Interactive Textbook) Art for VCE Units 1-4 9781316624258

Australian Biology Dictionary (same as year 11) 9780582808935

Heinemann Biology 2 Textbook/Pearson EBook 3.0 Combo Pack 9781488611230

Heinemann Chemistry 2 Textbook & Pearson EBook 3.0 9781488611254

Heinemann Dictionary 7th Edition 9781740815215

Oxford Students Thesaurus 2012 & 2016 Editions (optional) 9780199116522 / 9780192749390

Insight English Year 12 9781925316438

The Crucible - Arthur Miller 9780141182551

Year of Wonders-Novel by Geraldine Brooks 9781841154589

Insight Comparisons The Crucible/Year of Wonders 9781925316803

Medea & Other Plays: Medea/Alcestis/The Children of Heracles/Hippolyttus (Davie John Trans) 9780140449297

Food Solutions: Food Studies Units 3 & 4 9780170378482

Maths Quest 12 Further Mathematics 5ed VCE Units 3 and 4 & Ebookplus & Studyon VCE Further Mathematics Units 3 and 4 2ed 9780730321736

Maths Quest 12 Mathematical Methods VCE Units 3 and 4 & Ebookplus + Studyon VCE Mathematical Methods TI-Nspire CAS

Units 3 and 4 2ed 9780730323136

Heinemann Physics 12 Textbook & Pearson EBook 3.0 9781488611278

Nelson Psychology VCE Units 3/4 Textbook with 4 Access Codes 9780170365628

BOOKS FOR 2018 - SECOND HAND