Grade 5 Public Speaking Festival

On Tuesday 14th August we invited 35 Grade 5 students from across our

region to take part in a Public Speaking Workshop. With such a rich

culture in excellence in public speaking it was great to see our students

pass on their skills to support the Grade 5s. Thank you to Renae Barnett

and the English team for creating this unique opportunity for students in

our area.

Planning for 2019

The school has begun its planning for the 2019 school year. Over the

upcoming weeks we will be asking students about their intentions for next

year in terms of returning to school. If you are aware that your son/

daughter is not returning to Oberon High in 2019 can you contact the

school to inform us of this.

School Uniform

It has been a very cold start to the Term but it is important that all

students are still attending school in full school uniform. It is great to see

so many of the students wearing our new puffer jackets to keep

themselves warm. Students are not to wear hoodies or other jackets over

the top of their school uniform. A reminder that it is not acceptable to wear

school tracksuit pants or leggings all day even when students have a

Physical Education class on that day. Your support with this is most

appreciated.

After lengthy debate with School Council, Oberon will be updating our

school uniform and changing suppliers as at the start of Term 4. Our new

uniform supplier PSW, has been brilliant to work with and pleasingly the

cost of new items has reduced and quality is improved. While most

changes are minor, the girls’ summer uniform is completely different with

it predominately being blue. Other updates with the uniform will be

warmer rugby tops, a soft shell jacket (replacing the old spray jacket),

slight amendments to the kilt and a minor design change with the polo

tops.

We believe these changes will support the students to be more

comfortable at school. We have long been frustrated that the uniform was

not warm enough in winter and these updates help address this. As with

any uniform changes there is a 3 year uptake period so the old uniform is

still suitable for any current students until 2021. Samples of the new

uniform will be on display in the school foyer in the coming weeks. (see

the school’s web page for the sample storyboard)

Any new students who start in Term 4 will need to either purchase the

new uniform or can purchase 2nd hand uniforms, if available and all new

Year 7 students in 2019 will start the new year in the new uniform.

Please don't hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions.

Josh Baker Acting Principal

School Production – “The Curse of the Mummy”

Students have been working hard in the lead up to this year’s production

“The Curse of the Mummy”. The show will run from Thursday 6th till

Saturday 8th September in our school’s auditorium. Tickets are now on

sale via https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=411411 (link also on

our website) or call into the office for assistance.

Year 7 & 8 student led conferences

On Wednesday 29th August, Year 7 and 8 Parents/Guardians will have the

opportunity to participate in the Student Led Conferences whereby their

children will be able to showcase a portfolio of work that has been

undertaken across the various subjects. The conferences are an

opportunity for the students to showcase the work that they have been

undertaking in class with their parents. These conferences are not

designed to replace the Student/Parent/Teacher conferences that are held

in Terms 2 and 4, which allow for discussion with your son’s/daughter’s

teachers on their progress in each of their subjects. Bookings are now

available via the parent portal.

Year 12 Student/Parent/Teacher conferences

It was great to see so many Parents/Students take advantage of the

opportunity to speak with their Year 12 teachers on their progress on

Monday 13th August. The conversations allowed family groups to be

informed of current progress, but what should be the focus between now

and the exam period which begins on Wednesday 31st October with the

English exam. If parents were unable to attend and still wish to speak

with their son’s/daughter’s teachers please feel free to contact them at

school.

German Poetry Competition

Congratulations to all the students who competed in the Geelong round of

the German Poetry Competition. Oberon showed its dominance by having

four students make it through to the State Finals last Saturday.

Congratulations to Raegan Cameron, who finished 2nd in her age

category, and Clare Geddes, Phoebe Connolly and Noah Josefsen on the

way they represented our school. A huge thank you to Ms Liz Ray who

sacrifices so much of her own time and continues to provide amazing

opportunities for our students.

Chess Kids Tournament

On Tuesday 14th August we had 25 Oberon students along with 100

students from 10 other schools compete in our School Library for the

Chess Kid’s Tournament. It was great to see so many students competing

with many matches going right down to the wire. Well done to our Open

Team (4th), Middle Years Team (5th) and Jordan Redman as our highest

individual place getter in 9th. This opportunity wouldn’t have been possible

without the work of Miss Louise Monotti who co ordinated the entire event.

AUGUST

Mon 27th - Wed 29th VCAL Personal Development Sleepover/ Fundraiser

Tues 28th Year 10 Empower me Program - Excursion Wed 29th Digital Portfolios/Student Led Conferences - Yr. 7 & 8 Thurs 30th Girls Big Day Out - Selected Year 9 Girls Fri 31st Year 10 Fitness Excursion - Biolab - Period 2 - 6 VCE History Lecture excursion - Northern Bay College

SEPTEMBER

Tues 4th 8B Phys Ed - Excursion to Biolab Period 5 & 6 Year 11 Outdoor Ed Horse Riding Wed 5th 8A Phys Ed - Excursion to Biolab Period 2 & 3 Thurs 6th Yr. 12 Ace your Exam Presentation Period 3 & 4 Thurs 6th - Fri 7th Yr. 7 Poetry Workshop - classes at various times Thurs 6th - Sat 8th Oberon High School Production - The Curse of the

Mummy. Tickets on sale from 9th August online through TryBooking

Fri 7th Year 11 VCAL PD Amazing Race Period 3 - 6 8C Biolab Excursion Period 5 & 6 Sun 9th Indonesian Study Tour

Wed 12th School Council Meeting Sun 9th - Thurs 20th Indonesian Study Tour Fri 13th RUOK? Day Tues 18th Year 9 Mock Interviews Thurs 20th Year 9 Big Day Out (To be Confirmed) Fri 21st LAST DAY OF TERM 3 - 2.30 PM FINISH Mon 24th - Fri 5th October - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

OCTOBER

Mon 8th FIRST DAY OF TERM 4 Thurs 11th Parent Teacher Student Interviews 12 pm - 7 pm by appointment Pupil Free Day Mon 15th Year 12 German Oral Exam 12 pm - 3 pm Tues 16th Antipodean Parent Meeting 6 pm - 6.45 pm Thurs 18th Intermediate Sport - Basketball, Table Tennis, Cricket Mon 22nd Last Day of Year 12 classes School Sport Victoria - Athletics Tues 23rd Year 12 Celebration Day Wed 24th GEELONG CUP DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY - SCHOOL

CLOSED Wed 24th Year 12 Indonesian Oral Exam 12 pm - 2 pm

Absence Hotline - 0439 326 767 Issue 12 - Friday 24th August, 2018

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

12 Pickett Crescent, Belmont, 3216 Ph: 5243 4444 Fax: 5244 2005 Web: www.oberonhs.vic.edu.au Email: oberon.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au

PARENT OPINION SURVEY - REMINDER

As part of our Annual Review process Oberon High School conducts a survey of parent opinions about how well Oberon is meeting the needs of students. This year all surveys are being conducted online. If your family has been randomly selected to take part in this survey, you will have received an email from the school, with a unique link to take you to the survey page. Could you please complete the survey online as soon as possible, so all data can be collated, and measures taken at school to reflect your needs and those of your student. All responses are anonymous and will be processed by the Department of Education, then results forwarded to our school. Surveys close on 26th August. Thankyou for your cooperation in giving us your feedback. Any questions, please contact Bronwyn Knight or Josh Baker on 5243 4444.

LOST PROPERTY

A variety of lost property is on the table in the Sick Bay waiting to be claimed. Some of the items include un-named Oberon uniforms - rugby tops, spray jackets and polo tops (new and second hand items). Other non-uniform items include beach towels, hoodies, lunch containers, swimming gear, jewellery, lots of drink containers, books, etc. One of the new Oberon Puffer Jackets (un-named) is also awaiting collection in the General Office. We have endeavoured to find the owner of this but have been unsuccessful so far. If your son or daughter have lost any belongings please ask them to check the table in Sick Bay or come to the General Office if they have lost a puffer jacket.

Come to “Curse of the Mummy”

In the Oberon High School Auditorium

Tickets will be available for purchase

from Friday 10th August

online through www.TryBooking.com

in the search type in “Oberon”

Computers are available in the Oberon High School

Reception Area for parents who do not have access to a

computer at home. Please contact office staff if you

require assistance.

Dates:

Thursday Sept 6th

Friday Sept 7th

Saturday Sept. 8th at 7.30 pm

Adults: $12.00

Family: 2 Adults and 2 Children: $ 27

Student/ Pensioner: $5.00

Children 5-12: $3.00

Babies & Toddlers: Free

Oberon High School Production 2018

SCHOOL MAGAZINE PAYMENT DEADLINE

A notice to parents who would like an Oberon High School Magazine for 2018 that the deadline for payment of $20

is Friday 19th October, 2018

YEAR 7 & 8 STUDENT - LED CONFERENCES On Wednesday 29th August, all Year 7 and 8 students will be presenting a digital portfolio to highlight work and learning completed in classes in 2018. The work is to be presented on their iPads and they will lead a conversation with their parents/guardians about each of the work tasks displayed. The conference will be centred on their learning, how they will act upon feedback received and how this relates to their Semester learning goals. Students have just begun to put their portfolio together and the onus will be upon the student to choose work samples to include.

This is a celebration event and designed for students to showcase their efforts in Year 7 & 8, not to discuss behaviours and everyday class matters. The conferences will run from 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm on this day, with all students still to attend school on this day. A letter has been sent home with your son/daughter with further information. Renae Barnett

PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF CHILDREN AROUND SCHOOLS

AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE FROM THE CITY OF GREATER GEELONG

For the safety of children, parents are reminded to take care and obey parking signs when picking up or dropping off children around schools. Council’s Parking & Information Officers regularly patrol school areas during start and finish times and motorists detected breaching parking regulations risk being issued with a Penalty Infringement Notice.

Remember, as soon as you stop to let your children in or out of the car, you are deemed to be parked. You do not have to leave your car or turn the engine off to be fined, so please ensure you are parked in a legal parking area.

At children’s crossings, you must remain stationary at the stop line while any person (including an adult or the supervisor) is on the crossing or the stop sign is displayed. Do not let your child alight at this time, ensure that they wait until you are safely and legally parked.

If you breach a parking regulation the Parking & Information Officer assigned to monitor the crossing will usually record your registration number and details, and the Penalty Infringement Notice will be posted to you within the next three days.

LANGUAGES NEWS

LANGUAGES NEWS STATE POETRY COMPETITION FOR GERMAN

On Saturday four Oberon students represented the school at this prestigious German competition held at the

Austrian Club in Melbourne. We had two Year 7 representatives, Raegan Cameron and Claire

Geddes, and two Year 8 students, Phoebe Connolly and Noah Josefsen.

Well done to these four students on a fabulous achievement and a special mention goes to our second prize winner,

Raegan! Gratuliere!

VICTORIAN AND GEELONG LANGUAGE PERFECT COMPETITION IMPROVE YOUR GERMAN, INDONESIAN AND JAPANESE SKILLS

AND/OR LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE

At the same time you can win prizes for yourself and your class! Starts on Monday 27 August at 12 pm and ends on Monday 3rd September at 12pm. All Oberon students have access to this competition. Go! Go! Go!

GERMAN EXCHANGE HOSTING MEETING – Monday 10th September

All families and students are reminded to attend the hosting meeting at Oberon in the library at 7pm.

The German group arrives on Grand Final day – 29th September.

All hosting and/or travelling students are expected to attend. Bring copies of passports with you along with copies of

the family Working with Children Checks. You will receive an agenda via email for this meeting.

Contact Frau Ray if you need further information.

VICTORIAN AND GEELONG LANGUAGE PERFECT COMPETITION IMPROVE YOUR GERMAN, INDONESIAN AND JAPANESE

SKILLS AND/OR LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE

At the same time you can win prizes for yourself and your class! Starts on Monday 27 August at 12 pm and ends on Monday 3rd

September at 12pm. All Oberon students have access to this competition.

Go! Go! Go!

On Tuesday 21st August, students in Unit 2 and 4 Outdoor and Environmental

Studies had the opportunity to participate in a Downhill Skiing and

Snowboarding experience at Mt Buller. For many students, it was their first

time seeing the snow.

After an early start (3:30am!) students travelled by coach to Mt Buller resort.

Once students were fitted with their skis/boards they participated in a lesson

according to their level of ability, enabling them to optimise their access to the

alpine environment in future.

A number of students had to experience their first chair lift ride to get to the

lesson and had plenty of fun trying to get off! There were definitely a few

memorable stacks! The morning was spent focussing on further developing

skills before meeting for lunch. Afterwards, students had the opportunity to

split into groups and take on a number of other mountain trails.

Despite low visibility towards the summit, we were very lucky to experience

great skiing conditions with a base coverage of 155cm of natural snow,

northerly winds around 11-15km/h and temperature around -2 degrees.

The experience has provided valuable first-hand experience which students

can make links to in the classroom including concepts of sustainable use and

the development and management of the Alpine National Park.

Students in Unit 4 OES studies are also learning about the conflicts that arise

between interest groups over the use of the Alpine National Park, in

particular, the issue of cattle grazing in the Alpine National Park so this was a

great chance for them to understand the importance of the high country in

this debate.

Thanks to the leaderships team and support staff

in helping to get this experience off the ground.

Thanks also to Mr. Rob Neal for helping to

facilitate the experience for the students.

Rebekah Gill

VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies Teacher

TOUCAN APPEAL 2018 Oberon is once again supporting the Geelong Food Relief Toucan Appeal. Donations of non-perishable food items can be placed in the Toucan box outside the General Office. Thank you for your support.

Term 3 has been a busy one for winter team sports taking place including

Hockey, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Netball and Soccer.

The participation from students across all year levels has been

outstanding. A number of sports have had to stage tryouts to because of

such high signups for these sports. I would like to extend a big thanks to

the staff who have also volunteered to coach these teams and make their

experiences possible.

Oberon High School has experienced success on many levels at the

sports, through displaying excellent sportsmanship on the day of the event

as well as at competition level.

Congratulations to the Year 7 Boys Hockey and Basketball teams who

have made it through to the finals stage of the Western Metropolitan

Region in October. Please check the Sports notice board for the dates of

these events.

Congratulations also to the Senior Girls Hockey team who were

undefeated on the day but came runners up based on percentages (there

was no score in their last match).

Congratulations also to:

Intermediate Boys Badminton Team – Runners Up

Yr.7 Boys Table Tennis – Runners Up

Yr. 8 Boys Table Tennis – Runners Up

Sign-up sheets for Term 4 Sports (Yr 7 and 8 and Intermediate Baseball,

Softball, Table Tennis and Cricket) are now up on the Sports notice board.

Rebekah Gill

Sports Coordinator

To help prevent accidents around the bus stop, schools, parents and industry members are being asked to teach students:

When waiting for the bus students should:

stay well back from the edge of the road

not run or play around near the bus stop

wait for the bus to stop completely before they approach.

When travelling on the bus students must:

stay seated, if a seat is available, and seat belts MUST be used if fitted

not distract the driver

keep the aisle clear of bags.

When walking to/from bus stops and getting off the bus students should:

stay well back from the edge of the road and wait for the bus to leave

never cross in front of, or behind, the bus

only cross the road when the bus has gone and they have a clear view of the road in both directions

never wear earphones or talk on your mobile phone when crossing a road, as you may not hear approaching traffic.

When picking up your student/s from the bus wait on the same side of the road that the bus drops them off and meet your student/s at the bus stop. This reduces the risk of them running across the road to meet you without checking the road first.

Leanne Goodwin Regional School bus Co-ordinator

AN IMPORTANT TRAVEL SAFETY REMINDER FROM THE

REGIONAL SCHOOL BUS COORDINATOR

MT BULLER SKI/SNOWBOARDING EXPERIENCE

TERM 3 TEAM SPORTS UPDATE

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL AN IMPORTANT NOTICE

A reminder that Parents/Guardians and other visitors must report to the General Office when they enter the school grounds for a meeting, to pick up your child from Sick Bay, for an appointment or for any other reason. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated.

YEAR 10 IMMUNISATIONS CATCH UP

Year 10 students who missed the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine can catch up through Barwon Health Immunisation or GP prior to 31/12/18 when funding ends. (See timetable attached.)

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