Baden Powell College NewsBaden Powell College News Students from the Maths Choice subject have decided to organise a BBQ. They have run two successful BBQs at Bunnings and have decided

Baden Powell College News


MAY Thursday 10th Setup Mothers Day stalls Tarneit Friday 11th Tarneit Subway is due back Mothers Day stalls Tarneit Year 7 ‐ 9 Drum Beat Program for selected students from 1.45pm – 3pm Monday 14th Tarneit Subway count Book Fair starts at each campus un l Friday 25th May Parents and Friends mee ng at Tarneit at 7pm Tuesday 15th Naplan for relevant grades un l Thursday 17th May Thursday 17th Brainstorm Year 8 ‐ 9 incursion Verbal communica on Drum Beat Program for selected Year 7 ‐ 9 students from 1.45pm – 3pm Year 7 – 9 incursion (theatre performance) from 1‐3pm Friday 18th Tarneit Grade 5 ‐ 6 s Athle cs at DH Drum Beat Program for selected Year 7 ‐ 9 students from 1.45pm – 3pm Monday 21st Educa on week “Celebra ng the Arts” a detailed metable will be sent home soon

Derrimut Heath campus from 8.30 am to 3.45 pm Tarneit campus from 8.15am to 3.30pm

Open classrooms at each campus throughout the week Derrimut Heath campus Gr 3 ‐ 4s welcome you to join them for lunch for lunch every day of Educa on week Derrimut Heath campus Royal Flying Doctors incursion Prep ‐ Grade 2 Business Maths Bunnings BBQ Tuesday 22nd Derrimut Heath Subway Day Wednesday 23rd “Lunch with a Loved One Day”, all welcome all day Derrimut Heath Tour for 2019 enrolments from 9:15am – 11.00am Tarneit Tour for 2019 enrolments 9am —10.45am

THEME OF THE MONTH: SELF AWARENESS “If it’s going to be it’s up to me”

Issue Six 10th May 2018

“Looking Forward, Staying Ahead”

Derrimut Heath PS Campus Tarneit Prep – 9 Campus Sycamore St, Hoppers Crossing, 3029 81-97 Baden Powell Dve, Tarneit Telephone: (03) 9748 8688 Telephone: 8734 0900 Fax: (03) 9748 7073 Fax: (03) 8734 0950

College Council President: SIMONE LOCKWOOD

College Captains: Sarah Ador Coco Natividad College Vice-Captains Victoria Haddara Abdul Issah

Website: www.bpc.vic.edu.au [email protected]

College Principal: JULIE MASON


FROM THE DESK OF OUR COLLEGE PRINCIPAL

Naplan Week Next week the students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will be involved in the annual Naplan assessment schedule. If you have a child involved I encourage you to reinforce that this is a one off test that is not designed to be a stress fac‐tor for children or families. We get some very useful informa on from the results and in the lead up to next week many teachers over the last few weeks have been preparing students for the “look and feel” of the tests. The im‐portant factor for me is that children do their personal best and do not stress!! Educa on Week We are looking forward to Educa on Week, which is in the week beginning the 21st of May. We will provide you with a metable of events, and I do hope that we see you up at either or both schools during Educa on Week. I wanted to let you know that we have renamed our special day on Wednesday the 23rd of May as Lunch with a Loved One Day Our aim in having this special ini a ve is to encourage the special people who are part of the lives of our students to come up to school and join in with ac vi es that are happening. So we hope to see older brothers and sisters, uncles, aunts, grandparents, mothers and fathers and stepparents coming along at some point during the day. We hope many come to share lunch me, and some come to sit in on lessons and reminisce about their school days. I know just how excited children get when they know that people special to them com‐ing to share this day with them. Therefore, I hope that we will see many of you around Baden Powell College on Wednesday the 23rd of May. Early Act Presenta on Yesterday evening we had the annual presenta on of the shirts and badges to the members of the EarlyAct Club at Baden Powell College. EarlyAct is a Rotary sponsored leadership opportunity for students selected as leaders in Grade 6 and these wonderful young leaders meet regularly with a purpose of working at school, local commu‐nity and interna onal level to simply make a posi ve difference for others. Exci ng projects are designed and implemented over the course of the year and we will share these with you as me goes on. A tudes to School Survey We value student voice as a means to improving student engagement, wellbeing and quality instruc on and are conduc ng a survey to find out what your child thinks of our College. The A tudes to School Survey is an annual student survey offered by the Department of Educa on and Training to assist schools in gaining an understand‐ing of students' percep ons and experience of school. This year the A tudes to School survey will be conducted at our school over the period Monday 22 May to Friday 23 June and for the first me will be an online survey. The survey only takes 20‐30 minutes to complete and occurs during your child's class me. Your child’s privacy and the confiden ality of your child’s survey responses is protected at all mes. No iden fiable personal data is included in the survey response file and no student is iden fied in the results reported to schools, or in any other report of the data. The survey results is reported to the school in term 3 and we always use the informa on pro‐vided to plan for improved student engagement and learning. Yours in Educa on, Looking Forward, Staying Ahead, ]âÄ|x `táÉÇ College Principal


THE RESILIENCE, RIGHTS AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS PROGRAM IN YEAR 8 The Respec ul Rela onships program is important to us because it helps us learn about important skills that we need now and in our future. It helps us learn and understand the types of problems that people may have. It helps us develop our confidence and lets us know about places or people that can help us if we need help. In Year 8 we have been discussing and learning about:

What stress is. We know that people experience stress for different reasons and at different mes in their lives.

Ways to cope with stress. We talked about using strategies such as medita on, taking a break from the

task, distrac ng our minds by doing something we enjoy and exercising to help release endorphins as ways of helping us cope with stress.

Where we can get support. If we are feeling uncertain about something We can ask our family, friends, teachers, counsellors and access services like Kids Help Line. Knowing how to ask for help. We prac ced some scenarios where we were the person asking for help and

then when were the person who was helping someone else. We learnt that having a process for asking for support can help, for example; expressing how you feel, naming the problem and then asking for help.

What gender stereotypes and gender norms are and the ways that society and the media contribute to

these, for example; the role of males and females in many films, texts and adver sements. The challenges that people face in the community if they do not fit within the expected gender norms. The difference between sex and gender. The importance of diversity.

Did you know… 30% of young females aged between 16 and 24 have experienced at least one type of mental health disorder (Australian Ins tute of Health and Welfare, 2011) 45% of gender diverse/transgender young people aged 14‐25 have been diagnosed with anxiety and 38% have had thoughts about suicide (smith et al, 2014) Wri en by: Bella Care, Kaitlyn Williams, Jamie Shepherd and Jack Connelly.


Book Fair Is Coming !! Reading for pleasure inside and outside of school has real and long‐las ng benefits. It unlocks the power of informa on and imagina on and helps children discover who they are. Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading: Set the example. Let children see you read. Have a collec on of books in the home. Update this collec on

rou nely to keep pace with changing tastes and reading skills. Support our school’s Book Fair. Allow your children to choose

their own books to read. Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings to school the books kids want to read. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.

Book Fair Dates: Monday 14th ‐ 25th May during Times: Derrimut Heath campus from 8.30 am to 3.45 pm Tarneit campus from 8.15am to 3.30pm

We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.

Dear Parents of BPC, Baden Powell College is undertaking an art project for Educa on Week (20‐26 May) the focus being “The Arts”. All students will paint a rock inspired by the book “Only One You” by Linda Kranz.

The story tells of Adri, a li le fish, who is about to go out and explore the ocean on his own. His parents tell him ‐ “There is only one you in this great big world. Make it a be er place.” The book stresses that we are all unique and we all have something to contribute to our world.

n order to undertake our art project, we need the help of our community. We need funds to purchase the rocks and the necessary paint. Any amount you would like to donate will be most gratefully accepted ‐ a gold coin, two gold coins, paper money by Wednesday May 16th. We plan to permanently fix the painted rocks to the walls at school, to display the crea vity of our students and to share the message of this beau ful book.

Thank you in an cipa on and we hope to see you all during Educa on Week


Students from the Maths Choice subject have decided to organise a BBQ. They have run two successful BBQs at Bunnings and have decided to hold a BBQ for students a erschool on Friday 11th May at 3:00 with the le over stock. Please find in your pigeon holes a poster for your room, please share this with your class.Sausages are Halal and there will also be drinks for sale. (refer to poster a ached for details) Thanks for your support


C elebrating O ur W riting S uccess

JOBS OVER THE AGE OF 10

Jobs are places where young or elderly people work to make money for their daily life. Jobs unlike chores mean you get paid a wage. All humans all over the world need jobs to survive and live a happy life. All jobs allow young kids to have a li le bit of freedom and independence to make money at a young age. These are the three reasons why children should get a job over the age of ten. It gives kids money to buy life’s essen als. It is very important otherwise you will have nothing in life or a very few things. To start with it is great for their independence. Without a doubt it gives kids a lot of me to do their own thing, it gives them an idea of what they want to do in life. These

jobs also allow children to make friends and work buddys. Next pocket money. All children need to save up for when they grow up. By giving kids an opportunity to save up at a young age. Last but not least, it will allow kids to have a bot of fun. It will li a bit of weight off their shoulders. Stress from school will abolish for the period of me when they are working. They can have fun with other friends and do what they want to do.

All over the world jobs need to be done. I believe that it will help kids all over the age of ten to grow up with an independent fun, happy life.

By Ella McGinness in Grade 5 DMA


CELEBRATING TEN YEARS AS A COLLEGE

Would you like your family name engraved on our paving bricks to commemorate our celebration of ten years of our College. A wonderful permanent legacy to be proud of, for only twenty dollars a brick. This is just an expression of interest at this stage.

TEN YEARS AS A COLLEGE ENGRAVED BRICKS Yes I would be interested in purchasing a family brick for twenty dollars

YOUR NAME: _____ CHILD’S NAME AND GRADE: CONTACT NUMBER: EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________

Next Parents and Friends mee ng is on Monday 14th May at the Tarneit campus at 7pm, all welcome.



NUDE FOOD TUESDAY NUDE FOOD TUESDAY NUDE FOOD TUESDAY

Nude food Tuesday is when

all the students around the

school will try to bring their

snack and lunch in

containers, instead of glad

wrap, foil, plas c bags and

other types of li er. If it is a Subway Day we

shall do the Nude Food the day a er, on the

Wednesday.

At the end of every Tuesday the teacher of each

class will calculate how many students brought

in containers. The class with the most students

who bring in the most containers for the whole

month will win a reward at the end of that

month. Prizes will be awarded according to each

year level. The reason we are doing Nude Food

Tuesday is to reduce the li er around our

school. Please help support our environment

and keep our school grounds clean.

YEAR 9 INTO 10 INFORMATION EVENING

Thursday 10th May at 6:30pm An open invita on is extended for families of Year 9 students to a end an Informa on session about the College. Refreshments are available from 6pm. 861 Leakes Road, Tarneit 03 9749 0246 tarneitsc.vic.edu.au

The Year 7 ‐ 9 students were wonderful ambassadors of our College as they a ended the Altona Cra market to sell their products as part

of their business ini a ve. Well done.


45 minute Group Training Sessions (Boxing, Metafit, Metapwr, Hiit Training)

Baden Powell College Tarneit

Community Room

Mon/Wed/Thur nights 7pm

First Session Free

Run by an experienced Cer fied Personal Trainer Cost: $15 casual or 5 sessions for $50

To book your free session or for more info call Melissa on 0418 132780 or

email [email protected]


Welcome to Baden Powell College and the smooth beginning of your child’s school year!!

To enable us to keep you informed of special events, celebrations and activities the Baden Powell College Newsletter will be on Compass and available on our website each fortnight throughout the year. As it is one of our major forms of communication we would like to make it easy for you to have regular access to each issue so we have listed the dates of availability below, we will be emailing it to our families as well. Please take the time to read it so that you know what is hap-pening at your child’s college. Simply go online and type in : www.bpc.vic.edu.au We would like to point out that it may be necessary for you to have Adobe Reader on your computer to access your newsletter.

Not only will you be well informed and enjoying colour photos, when perusing online, you will also be helping our environment. However, should you not be able to access a computer and would prefer your newsletter in printed form please complete the slip below.

If you have previously received hard copies of the newsletter you will be required to complete the form again so that we have updated details. Please complete the form below and return it to the office at your earliest convenience to enable us to provide your child with the printed copy of Baden Powell News. Have a wonderful term. Ms Mason College Principal “Looking Forward, Staying Ahead ” ______________________________________________________________

NEWSLETTER IN PRINTED FORM

Name:_________________________________________ Child’s Name:__________________________________

Child’s Grade :___________________________

Campus: ________________________________

Contact No:_______________________________

Please print all the details


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BREAKFAST CLUB THANKS YOU

Baden Powell College would like to sincerely thank the wonderful sponsors for our Breakfast Club that we run twice a week at each campus. Without the support of the magnificent Let’s Feed, including Reliance, epc.PACIFIC,

Foodbank, and Hinbro we would not have been able to provide for the many students who enjoy breakfast at school. We sincerely thank you from the staff

and students of Baden Powell College.

ADVERTISING IN THE

NEWSLETTERS

If you wish to advertise in the newsletter please

contact Sue Love on 9748 8688 or 8734 0900. We produce a fortnightly newsletter that goes home to over 1000

families. Or, if you have a sporting, dance club or

group that is looking for a venue to hire we have

some vacancies available during the week

also contact me on the above telephone

numbers.

PRETTY,S PRIME CUTS

SHOP T127 PACIFIC WERRIBEE WERRIBEE, VICTORIA PH (03) 9748 0673

[email protected]

Baden Powell College would like to sincerely thank all of the wonderful sponsors who supported our Carnival and ensured its success. Please support them in apprecia on.

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