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CAMPERDOWN COLLEGE NEWSLETTER Term 1, Week 2, 7th February 2019

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A change is as good as a holiday and our new Prep and Year 7 students have certainly demonstrated this in

beginning their primary or secondary school journey! Our Junior Campus students and staff were delighted to

welcome our 20 new Preps and their families last Friday, whilst our 45 Year 7 students have brought an injection of youth and energy to the Senior Campus.

Thirty-four Year 11 students commenced their VCE or VCAL certificate this year and we have been very

pleased to welcome 13 new students into the school community in addition to our incoming Preps and Year 7’s. Our Year 12 students can enjoy their unique status as our ‘oldest and wisest’ students whilst also belonging to the last of the small groups going through the school.

Best wishes to all students, new and returning, for a happy and successful year at Camperdown College.

Cherie Kilpatrick, Principal

Photos courtesy of Western District Newspapers

Year 7 2019

Prep 2019

Our Mission: Camperdown College will provide exemplary teaching and learning programs within excellent facilities which foster school pride,

aspiration and persistence to achieve high levels of learning for all students.

From the Principal’s Desk…

Welcome back to all students, staff

and families! The new school year has

commenced smoothly and a busy

learning program is already well

underway at both campuses.

Our Junior School Captains Stella

Horspole and Finn Tolland, and Senior

School Captains Olivia Henzen and

Annabel Lucas, have capably led their

first campus assemblies. Our wider

student leadership team is busy planning for upcoming

swimming carnivals, lunchtime activities and school events.

Four new staff members have joined the Camperdown

College staff team, bringing valuable skills and experiences:

Marie Mutton (Maths/Science), Erin Bell (Year 1/2B),

Maddison Tegelhuter (Year 3/4T) and Gabrielle Bellman

(Library). At the Junior Campus, Graeme Bennett is acting in

the Assistant Principal role this term while retaining his

Performing Arts role.

Laying the foundations for a successful year, our Year 7/8 and

12 students have already participated in year level camps, at

Lorne and Deakin University Warrnambool respectively. Our

Preps are quickly adapting to the routines of school,

embracing the classroom learning and making new friends.

Sounds Write is well underway in all of our P – Year 4

classrooms and our Year 3 – 6 students are capably

incorporating the swimming program into their busy schedule.

Auditions for our Senior Campus school production, Grease,

have commenced and there are many indications that 2019 is

going to be another terrific year at Camperdown College!

Thank you to students and families for the effort that is being

made to ensure learning can commence at the first bell each

day. Coming to school on time, every day, ready for learning

is a responsibility that our students take seriously and we are

very proud of our strong attendance rates that underpin our

students’ academic achievements. In reviewing our 2018

attendance data it was very pleasing to see that the average

days absent at each campus had further decreased from 2017,

and this is a pattern that should continue this year through a

strong home – school partnership. We welcome the

opportunity to work with families to remove barriers that

impact on school attendance, and the school community's

high regard for our strict attendance policy is greatly

appreciated.

Last night's Year 12 parent information session run by

Elevate Education reinforced messages that our students had

heard earlier in the week at their study camp. One message

in particular resonated with me for its relevance to all

students regardless of their stage of schooling. A year's

worth of challenges (assessment tasks, homework, exams)

can seem daunting and it may be difficult to find the

motivation or the courage to face it in its entirety. Finding

the motivation or courage to face today's challenge (this

assessment task, this homework task, this exam) is a far

more manageable prospect. And one by one, the challenges

are tackled and success builds upon itself.

I wish all students a very satisfying and successful year at

Camperdown College, one small challenge at a time!

Ms Cherie Kilpatrick

Principal

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Thursday – Friday 7th – 8th February Year 7/8 Lorne Camp

Thursday 7th February Year 3 – 6 Swimming Program

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Monday – Thursday 11th – 14th February Year 3 – 6 Swimming Program

Tuesday 12th February Geelong Football Club Players visit the Junior Campus

Tuesday 12th February Lions Youth of the Year

Wednesday 13th February Prep students not required at school

Thursday 14th February Scholastic Book Club due for Prep – Year 6 students

Friday 15th February Year 3 – 6 House Swimming Carnival from 11am – 3pm at the Camperdown Pool

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Wednesday 20th February Year 7 – 12 House Swimming Carnival at the Camperdown Pool

Wednesday 20th February Prep students not required at school

Friday 22nd February VCE PE Excursion: BIOLAB at Deakin

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Tuesday 26th February Year 7 – 12 HSSSA Swimming Carnival

Wednesday 27th February

SCHOOL PHOTOS for students in Prep – Year 12

Leadership Induction Assembly from 10am at the Senior Campus

Prep students required at school until approximately 11am

Wednesday 27th February Parents & Friends BBQ Party for Prep – Year 6 Families from 5pm See page 5

Thursday 28th February Corangamite Student Leader Congress

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Wednesday 6th March Prep students not required at school

Friday 8th March VSSS District Rehearsal

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Wednesday 13th March Prep students attend school on Wednesdays from now on

Thursday 14th March The Australian Circus Company at the Junior Campus

Friday 15th March Year 3 – 6 Division Swimming Carnival in Portland

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Tuesday – Thursday 19th – 21st March South West Dental Screening

Wednesday 20th March Prep – Year 6 House Athletics Carnival at Frederick Street

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The corridors were a hive of activity and chatter as students returned to school for 2019 last Wednesday

excited about the year ahead. The students were all caught by surprise with the locker area transformation

where students are now grouped according to their house. This will assist in allowing students to get to know

other students in their house and provide an opportunity for older students to mentor the younger ones.

We welcomed forty-five Year 7 students who have all seemed to grow in confidence with each day and also

welcomed other students in Year 9, 10 and 11. We trust that all students will find their time at Camperdown

College rewarding in many ways. Camperdown College is a very inclusive community that encourages all

students to treat each other with respect, achieve personal excellence and take ownership for behaviour. We are

proud of the programs we offer, the results we achieve and relish the opportunity to watch our students

develop into community minded and responsible citizens.

New Staff:

We have welcomed two new staff members to the Senior Campus. Mrs Mutton has transferred from Bellarine Secondary College and

is teaching Physics, Mathematics and Science. Mrs Mutton is a very experienced teacher and we look forward to benefiting from the

enthusiasm and knowledge she brings to this position. Gabrielle Bellman has also joined our Education Support Staff team working

four days a week in the Senior Campus Library. Gabrielle is a passionate and experienced librarian who will no doubt inspire students

to read and enjoy the library space.

Year Level Coordinators:

Our Year Level Coordinators met with students in their care last week and outlined expectations with regards to uniform, use of

technology and attitude to school work which is consistent with the information that appears in each students’ organiser. Our

coordinators this year are: Ms Black/Mr Van Year 7; Ms Black Year 8; Miss Jubb Year 9; Ms Irwin Year 10 and Mrs Taylor Year

11/12 with Mrs Mutton as Year 11 assistant. These teachers are responsible for overseeing student welfare and will welcome parent

contact to discuss any issues that might arise.

Buses:

Ms Crowle is once again in charge of buses and will deal with any concerns in relation to bus travel. Just a reminder that students who

do not normally travel on buses are required to bring a note to school seeking permission to travel on a bus if the need occurs.

Collecting students from school throughout the day:

If you need to pick your child up from school during the school day, please ensure that a note has been written in their organiser. Your

child will need to show this note to their coordinator who will sign it and then direct them to the Senior Campus Office for an exit

pass. It will be your child’s responsibility to move to the administration area for collection at the time stated on their pass as the public

address system cannot be used during class time.

Lunch Arrangements:

Students can order their lunch each day except Thursday from Camperdown Country Roasts & Salads. Order forms are located near

the Senior Campus Office and are to be placed in the locked box each morning. Due to the high number of students wanting to access

the Food Technology Centre to toast sandwiches and heat up food and the clash with Food Technology classes, a roster for use has

been put in place:

Food Technology Centre Lunchtime Use:

Monday Year 7 and 11 students only. Opens at 12.50pm

Tuesday Year 8, 9, 10 students only. Opens at 1pm

Wednesday Year 8, 9, 10 students only. Opens at 1pm

Thursday College Café – students do not have access to heat or toast

Friday Year 7 and 11 students only. Opens at 12.50pm

On Thursday, College Café students offer lunch to the students. For approximately $5 students can usually purchase a savoury and

sweet item and also a drink. This week the Café opened for the first time this year.

Year 12 Camp:

Our Year 12 students attended a shared camp at Deakin University earlier this week with Terang College students. The students

participated in a range of workshops on preparing for Year 12, growth mindset, study skills and time management. Past students

Stephanie Wiffen and Tilly Morgan joined a panel to speak to the students about their post-school pathways. VCAL students visited

industries whilst the VCE students received advice about their English studies. Thank you to Mrs Taylor for organising this

experience.

Year 7/8 Camp:

Sixty-five students and seven staff members eagerly departed for Lorne for the Year 7/8 three day camp yesterday morning. An

exciting itinerary has been planned for the students and we eagerly await news of the new found skills that they have developed

especially in relation to surfing.

Leadership Positions:

School Captains, Annabel Lucas and Olivia Henzen addressed students at our return to school assembly and introduced all leaders.

Positions of responsibility are:

Performing Arts Captain – Charlie Tickner

Sport Captain – Guy Faber

Social Justice Captain – Zoe Wilkinson

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House Captains – Olivia Maskell and Jack Helmore (Manifold); Sarah Delwig and Thomas Nicholson (Bullen Merri); Grace

Jopling and Harry Sumner (Leura).

We look forward to working with these students as they implement programs, provide feedback and represent the College.

Grease:

Rights to perform Grease have been paid, the rehearsal schedule set and it is all about to happen! Auditions for Grease are currently

underway. There is still opportunity for students to join in should they wish.

Vicki Angus, Senior Campus Assistant Principal

Welcome!

On behalf of the staff at the Junior Campus I would like to sincerely welcome everyone for the 2019 school

year. It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm with which all our students have begun with as they embark

on another year of new learning. A very special welcome to all the new students and their families who have

joined us at Camperdown College for the first time, especially all our Prep students! The arrival of new Preps

always creates a positive feel in a school as we all share their excitement of beginning their educational

journey.

New Staff:

Also beginning their educational journeys at Camperdown College this year are several new members of staff.

Miss Maddie Tegelhuter has joined us in Year 3/4 and Miss Erin Bell in Year 1/2. We also have Miss Gabrielle Bellman who has

joined our Education Support staff, working in the Junior Campus Library each Wednesday. Welcome to each of you – we hope you

enjoy being part of our staff team and the wider school community.

Year 3-6 Swimming Program:

Swimming for students in Year 3 – 6 has commenced this week and will continue next week, culminating with our Year 3 – 6

Swimming Carnival next Friday 15th February. All parents are most welcome to attend this event at the Camperdown Swimming Pool,

commencing at 11.00am.

Bus Notes:

A reminder that if your child is a regular bus traveller, they are expected on the bus each night unless we have been notified. If you

have days that your child will not need the bus (sporting commitments or you simply would like to collect them from school), please

write a note in your child’s organiser or phone Amy in the Junior Campus Office. It’s important to keep this information updated and

to make contact if arrangements change.

Uniform:

It has been great to see all students in the correct school uniform for the start of the year. Please ensure your child is in correct uniform

each day in order to continue the high standard we set for ourselves. As per our school’s Sun Smart policy it is an expectation that all

students wear a hat when outside. Students without a hat must remain under the tree, in the shade, for the duration of recess and

lunchtime. Hats can be purchased from either the Uniform Shop at the Senior Campus or the Junior Campus Office.

Compass:

Parents are reminded to regularly check Compass for updates regarding student learning and behaviour. At this time of the school year

teachers have been busy uploading new Learning Cycles that describe the desired learning outcomes for students. Compass forms a

key element in the home-school partnership we enjoy in our school community. If you have any questions regarding Compass please

do not hesitate to contact the school.

Assembly:

A tradition at the Junior Campus is our weekly school assembly, which is held in the BER at 2.45pm each Friday. Each week a

Citizenship Award is presented by each classroom teacher to a student in their class, and the assembly is run by our Junior School

Captains. Parents are encouraged to attend assembly and to share in our school celebrations. We look forward to having you join us!

Graeme Bennett,

Acting Junior Campus Assistant Principal

Junior Campus News

Camperdown College Leadership Induction Assembly & Introduction of Prep Students

You are invited to attend the induction of our student leaders for 2019. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday 27th February from 10am

in the AG Daws Hall at the Senior Campus. Prep students will be required until approximately 11am.

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Held each Friday from 2.45pm in the BER building.

Parents are encouraged to attend.

School Photos

Wednesday 27th February for students in Prep – Year 12.

Please note that all students must be in their correct full summer

school uniform.

Prep students will be required until approximately 11am. Information

to be sent home with students.

New staff from left: Erin Bell (Year 1/2 Teacher); Maddison Tegelhuter (Year

3/4 Teacher); Marie Mutton (Science, Maths and Physics

Teacher); Gabrielle Bellman (Library Assistant).

Camperdown College Prep – Year 6 students are invited to celebrate the beginning of 2019 with their families at our BBQ Party.

On Wednesday 27th February

From 5pm – 6.30pm

At the Junior Campus Sausages selling for $2 each

All Junior Campus students must be accompanied by a designated responsible adult.

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In the App Store for Apple users or Play Store for android users, search Compass School Manager.

Once you see the screen on the right, add an account by typing Camperdown College.

Follow the prompts to log in. Note that if you have not registered for your user name and password, you’ll need to contact the Junior or Senior Campus Office.

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The Junior Campus will be commencing a student banking

program with the Camperdown Community Bank from 2019.

See below for information on how to set up an account for your

child/children. Please note that the Dollarmites program will

not be processed at the Camperdown College from 2019.

Camperdown College Uniform Shop opening hours: Wednesdays from 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Fridays from 8.30am – 9.15am and 3.15pm – 4.00pm

With the exception of new families, we are unable to open the Uniform Shop outside of these hours. We thank you for your understanding.

Junior Campus communication sent to parents this week:J1 Year 3 – 6 Swimming J2 Year 3 – 6 Swimming Reminder

J3 Year 1/2B Arrangements J4 Welcome to Year 1/2T

Senior Campus communication sent to parents this week:S1 VETis 2019 S2 Year 12 Camp

S3 Year 7/8 Camp S4 Year 9 – 12 Power Outage

Camperdown College Skoolbag App: To install our Skoolbag app, search for Camperdown College in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and install it on your iPhone or Android device.

Choose your push notification preferences in the Setup Menu to receive friendly reminders about upcoming school events,

Have the latest Lunch Service Menu and Uniform Price List at your fingertips,

Weekly newsletters are available at the push of a button.

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CSEF Applications close for 2019 on

Friday 21st June

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