Hilltop News DIMBOOLA MEMORIAL SECONDARY COLLEGE

“DEEDS NOT WORDS”

Dimboola Memorial Secondary College would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the Wimmera Mallee area: the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagalk peoples,

and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Phone: 53891460 www.dmsc.vic.edu.au dimboola.memorial.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Fax: 53891981

Anne Gawith – Principal

President – Lisa Polycarpou, Vice President – Lynley Robinson

Treasurer - Sally Klinge (DET), Parent Reps – Teresa Smith, Neil Zippel, Kellie Laverty, Kylie Barry

Community Rep - Tony Schneider, Charles Rees (RSL)

DET Rep – Charlotte Pyers, Student Rep – Amy Zippel

March 14th 2019

“DMSC is a Child Safe School”

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Respect Honesty Excellence Care Freedom

IMPORTANT DATES

Mar 14 - 29 Meals on Wheels Apr 5 Last Day of Term 1

Mar 14-15 Year 7 Camp Apr 12 Debutante Ball

Mar 14-15 Year 8 Camp Apr 23 (Tuesday) Term 2 starts

Apr 2 DMSC Athletic Sports Apr 25 ANZAC DAY – No School

Apr 3 Parent Teacher Interviews 3.30pm – 6.00pm May 3 DMSC Cross Country

Apr 4 Last Day for students May 6 Little Desert Athletics - Nhill

Apr 5 Curriculum Day – (pupil free) May 20 Little Desert Senior AFL X/Netball - Horsham

A message from our Principal…

Student and Staff Profiles This week we feature the Wimmera House Captain, Joanne Wolthuis, Wimmera Vice-Captain, Bradley Walker and staff member, Kaye Webb. Camp Week Both our Year Sevens and Eights are away on camp! Reports so far say that the students are having a great time, with kind weather and fun activities planned. I have already received a couple of photos and there will be a full report in next week’s Hilltop. Thank you again to the staff who are accompanying the students on these camps. Year 7s, about to journey in their canoes. Year 8s enjoying lunch on the beach.

Hands on Learning This fantastic program has now commenced for 2019. Under the guidance of Donna Baldock and Peter Hayes, we have ten students who will be involved throughout the year. The students will be engaged in a range of projects, with a particular emphasis on developing personal skills that will assist them with their school and work lives in the future. The students will also be closely involved in some community projects during the year. For a full report please see later in the newsletter. Professional Learning March seems to be the busiest month for professional learning opportunities for staff. Many staff have already participated in workshops and seminars at various locations around the State. Over the next weeks, numerous staff will be attending a wide range of professional development activities on: data literacy, VCE Data, EDROLO, VIT Mentor training, “New Teacher” professional learning and a range of other areas. While we are ever mindful of minimising staff absences from school, it is important that as educators, we stay abreast of the latest information and continually strive to improve our own practice. The direct beneficiaries of improved teacher practice are of course our students. Bullying No Way Tomorrow, March 15, is the national day of action against bullying. The “Bullying No Way” campaign is a national effort to encourage all people to stand against bullying. Over the last two weeks, we have been promoting the day by displaying posters of staff and students making statements against bullying. (Please see one on our website featuring School Captains, Mitchell and Rebekah.) All students will be given a wrist band with “Bullying No Way” on it and we hope that they not only wear it, but think about the terrible consequences of bullying and what they can do to end it. While I believe that we have a wonderful school culture, the reality is that all schools deal with bullying – including DMSC. We make every effort to teach our students how to treat each other with respect and if bullying incidents do occur, we respond to them as soon as we can. But…the only way to stamp out bullying at our school is if every member of our school community, students, parents, teachers, friends – all make a conscious decision to treat every person with respect. Congratulations to Jackson and Emily On behalf of the DMSC community, I would like to wish Jackson O’Neill and Emily Zippel all the best for their imminent wedding. Both Jackson and Emily are former DMSC students and of course, Mr O’Neill, has been a staff member for the past six years. We wish them both a life of health and happiness. Anne Gawith Principal

Uniform Reminder With the cooler mornings upon us, students are wanting to wear their warmer uniforms. These include navy polar fleece or V neck jumpers and or the navy waterproof jacket with a red collar. All of these items, as well as navy slacks or grey trousers can be purchased from Dimboola Mensland. The school also has a supply of second-hand garments available to students. We remind parents that leggings should not be worn beneath dresses, skirts or shorts and that plain black or navy jackets can only be worn to and from school. Plain black shoes without markings should be worn with the uniform. Please contact the school should you have any queries regarding our school uniform. Sally Klinge Assistant Principal

Cultural Diversity Week 2019 Held 16-24 March 2019, this will be the 17th year of Cultural Diversity Week, coinciding with Harmony Day, held every year on 21 March.

Cultural Diversity Week is a fantastic way to celebrate the everyday diversity of Victorians and reflect on what gives us all a sense of belonging in our multicultural community.

Since the traditional owners first inhabited the land, Victoria’s cultural diversity has continued to evolve and shape our identity.

While the many cultures of Victoria’s First Peoples remain in continuous connection to this land, successive waves of migration have seen people from all over the world arrive to our state.

Today, almost half of Victorians either were born overseas or have at least one parent who was

born overseas. At DMSC we welcome and celebrate all cultures, and especially recognise the

diverse backgrounds represented amongst our students and families, including:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Dutch Scottish Canadian

American British Algerian Thai

New Zealand/ Maori Greek Swiss

German Filipino

Hands on Learning

Hands on Learning had a very productive Wednesday beautifying the garden near the Science and Language Centre

by mulching and making a retaining wall. Kolby, Connor, Evan, Zane and Brock worked well as a team. There were

many problems to be solved and many discussions were had. We also enjoyed lunch at the Wimmera Bakery.

Donna Baldock

Staff and Student Profiles

Kaye Webb

Role: Business Manager

Years at DMSC: 46

Highlight from time at DMSC: Every day at DMSC is a highlight – I suppose learning

what a computer was and learning how to use them was a highlight or maybe a

lowlight. Being lucky enough to get to know so many wonderful people during my

time here has definitely been a highlight.

Subjects taught/area you work in: Office Admin – Business Manager

Why you chose teaching/role at DMSC: I began here as a typist as I enjoyed typing, but somehow over the years I

have become a Business Manager. I loved this type of work so was so very lucky to get this job when it came up.

Best thing about your job: Being part of our school family. The parents and students I have met and got to know

has been amazing. Seeing the students grow and blossom is a wonderful experience. I have also gotten to see the

children of some of the students, who were here when I first started, come through DMSC. Won’t go so are as to say

I’ve seen any grandchildren yet.

Favourite subject when you were at school/uni: Typing/Commerce

Favourite pastime: Craft work (not good at it but I like to try)

Something you like to collect: My kids say I should go on the TV show hoarders so I suppose I like to collect

everything.

Favourite food: Chinese

Pets/favourite animal: My five gold fish.

Advice to your younger self: Be brave and challenge yourself. Get out of your comfort zone and explore new areas.

Believe in yourself.

Advice to our students: Believe in yourself, treat others as you like to be treated and be friendly to everyone. Be

the best person you can be.

Something we may find surprising to know about you: I’m not sure I have any surprises. Pretty boring really.

Something on your “bucket list”: Tough one – As I said I’m pretty boring nothing I can think of.

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Joanne Wolthuis Role in school? House captain - Wimmera Why did you choose to nominate for this role? I chose to nominate for house captain to be a role model to the younger students. What do you hope to achieve in this role? I hope to influence and encourage everyone to participate in sports at DMSC.

Joanne continued… Highlight of your time at DMSC so far? Being a leader of the school. Favourite subject and why? Product Design & Tech because I like how you get to work to make something. Advice for younger students Keep going even if you think you can’t. Hopes for the future? (Study/Career/Travel/etc?) Not sure what study or career I want to do, but might travel overseas to the Netherlands to see my family and work there for a bit. Favourite pastime Sports: Netball, rowing, skiing, motorbike riding. Favourite food Pizza Favourite animal Dog

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Bradley Walker

Role in school? Wimmera House, Vice Captain Bus, Vice Captain Why did you choose to nominate for this role? I chose to be nominated so I could get a leadership role to help refine my leadership skills for the future. What do you hope to achieve in this role? I hope to work with and assist the house captains with their responsibilities at house events. I will also assist the bus captain with any issues on the bus. Highlight of your time at DMSC so far? My highlight at DMSC would be school trips and camps. Favourite subject and why? Product design and Tech because it allows me to get hands on with tools and equipment. Advice for younger students

Stay on top of your work because it is hard to catch up later.

Follow your gut and make your own decisions. Hopes for the future? (Study/Career/Travel/etc?) I hope to get a job in the electrical industry to become an electrician. Favourite pastime Scouts

DMSC Debutante Ball Three of our DMSC Deb couples…”Tell us a bit about your Career Ambitions or goals?”

Kefira Southgate – I’d like to work in the Beauty Industry, not 100%

what role I want, but think of nails, fake tans and waxing.

Evan Hunter – I would like to become a Builder or Physio.

Emily Gartlan – My career Ambition is something in the Nursing

Industry.

Tom O’Dwyer – I would like to become a Builder.

Olivia Lehmann – My Career Ambition is to become a Child Support

Worker.

Jay Hughes – Not yet decided.

DMSC Swimming Sports BBQ recount By Noah Krelle On Tuesday February, 19th DMSC had their annual swimming sports at the Dimboola Aquatic Centre. The VCAL students organised a BBQ, a basketball free throw competition and a bomb comp for all to enjoy throughout the day. After we walked to the swimming pool with the whole school, we began to set up. There were a few issues such as a BBQ that was not level, finding everyone for their shifts and following along with the events so we didn’t miss ours. We had a slow morning, many people said they didn’t want to have a burger before they jumped in the pool, which is understandable, you wouldn’t want to sink! When lunch time came around there were lots of hungry swimmers ready for a feed. We were very busy plus there were lunch time activities. The basketball competition had a lot of participations, with Olivia Reimann winning the free vege burger! The Bomb comp was wet and wild with many excellent bombs and loads of participants. Donna took out the title once again, although there were whispers that Peter was robbed of the title! Overall everyone had a great day, the BBQ was a success and we were all exhausted from feeding all of those people.

Little Desert Swimming Sports BBQ recount By Yasmin Harradine VCAL students Sebastian Joore, Noah Krelle, Yasmin Harradine, Thomas McErvale, Tom O’Dwyer, Jack King, Brady Paley, Will Griffiths, Jake Smith and Chris Eldridge all cooked and served at the BBQ for the Little Desert Swimming Sports on the 4th of March at the Dimboola Swimming Pool. The project was organised to raise money for a ‘Buddy Bench plaque’ for Dimboola Primary School. The first shift of VCAL students walked down to the pool with the DMSC swimmers. Once the BBQ was set up, the students got to work, cooking up sausages, beef burgers and vegetable burgers. By the time the second shift of VCAL students arrived, the gas for the BBQ ran out. Mick, who runs the pool, was asked where they could get another bottle from, which the shire ended up providing us. As soon as the replacement was placed in the BBQ, there was a mad frenzy to cook more food as we needed to fill our back orders. All profit made from the day will be donated to DPS to add an information plaque to their Buddy Bench. For more information on the Buddy Bench initiative head to http://buddybenchaustralia.com.au/buddy-bench/ Congratulations to all the swimmers that competed in the Little Desert Swimming Sports and thank you to Mick and his staff for their help during both Swimming Sports days.

Year 7 Camp

Year 8 Camp

The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA) is Australia’s key bullying prevention event for schools. The NDA is brought to you by Bullying. ‘No Way’! the trusted government authority on bullying prevention. Both the NDA and Bullying. ‘No Way’! are national initiatives of the Safe and Supportive School Communities (SSSC) Throughout the year, the Bullying. No Way! Website offers quality, current and ‘evidence-informed Resources’ on bullying prevention in schools and early childhood settings. The NDA encourages all Australian students to stand united against bullying and violence in schools and beyond. The 2019 theme is Bullying. No Way! Take action every day.

At DMSC we are supporting Bullying. No Way! With writs band merchandise for all students to increase their awareness and sense of belonging as a community to stand up against bullying. We as a school endorse the letter sent from the Australian Government that is attached. Please take time to read some of the facts and tips in the Hilltop Newsletter and discuss as a family.

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Year 9 German Waffeln

As part of our studies about German culture and Karneval, the Year 9 German classes made waffles last

week. Students had translated the ingredients into German and then made the waffles and enjoyed eating

them. This coincided with Pancake Day for 9M and the end of the Karneval period in Germany for 9D.

Year 9 German continued…

Please make sure you have informed the school of any allergies your child has, as this is vital for the best procedures

we can provide for your child.

What is an allergic reaction?

An allergy develops when the immune system recognises and responds to something in the environment that is normally harmless: e.g. food proteins, pollens or dust mite. An allergic reaction occurs when a child is exposed to that substance and the body's immune system reacts to that substance. Symptoms may be localised or generalised, and range from mild to severe.

The most common causes of allergic reactions in young children are food. In particular:

Egg, Cow's milk, Peanut, Tree nut, Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame & fruits

Other causes are bee or other insect stings (wasps, jack jumper ants), medication and latex (rubber).

What is anaphylaxis?

This term is used to describe a severe allergic reaction that involves the respiratory and/or cardiovascular systems. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of an allergic reaction and is life threatening.

A reaction can develop within minutes of exposure to the allergen, but with planning and training, a reaction can be treated effectively by using an adrenaline autoinjector (Epinephrine). An important aspect of anaphylaxis management is prevention and avoidance of the cause.

Signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction:

Mild to moderate allergic reaction

A mild to moderate reaction will include one or more of these symptoms, and it is possible that a number of them will occur simultaneously:

Swelling of lips, face & eyes

Hives or welts Tingling mouth

Abdominal pain, vomiting (these are signs of anaphylaxis for insect allergy)

ASCIA Action Plans for Anaphylaxis have been developed as a concise and easy to follow, single

page document to assist in emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, as part of a comprehensive

anaphylaxis management plan. The plans are medical documents that should be completed and

signed by the treating medical or nurse practitioner.

ASCIA Action Plan for Allergic Reactions (personal) for

use when no adrenaline autoinjector has been prescribed

need to be filled in and returned to the front office.

Please see the attached GREEN Action Plan for MILD-

MODERATE

Red Action Plan for Anaphylaxis – please make sure it is

current

DIMBOOLA MEMORIAL SECONDARY COLLEGE HOMEWORK SHEET

Year Subject Homework Due Date

7 English Maths Maths mates

Science

Humanities Digital Portfolio Project

German ‘All about me’ poster 19th March

Woodwork

HPE

Technology

IT

Food 8 D & M English

Maths 8D: Weekly Squizya (MathsMate) 8M: Maths mates

Science

Humanities 8D: 8M:

D & M Heath/PE Work on your self-brochure

German Revise Ferien vocabulary for test

Art

Food

VCD

Woodwork

Technology

STEM Rollercoaster/Marble Run Presentation 19th March

9 English

Maths Squizya and revise for financial maths test

Science

HPE

German 9M - 9D – Spelling words

15th March

Humanities 9M – Living conditions poster 15th March

Year 9/10 Electives

Media Photo Study Photo imagery

15th May 27th March

Outdoor Ed

Product Design and Technology

Food Studies

VCD

Psychology

DIMBOOLA MEMORIAL SECONDARY COLLEGE HOMEWORK SHEET

Year Subject Homework Due Date 10 English

Maths Update Rules Book, complete unfinished sheets from class Science Humanities Pathways

Health /PE 11D English

Math Methods

Maths General

Complete exercises, refer to weekly planner

Biology

IT

Health & Human Development

Psychology

Product Design

PE Homework Sheet Wk 6, Prac Reflection, Diary for Physical Activity and

Sedentary Behaviour (SAC) EDROLO: TAPA SPG & SEM model &

Prepare Notes for SAC

Media Movie Analysis Booklet 18th March

Computer Studies

Vis Com

Physics Chapter questions, summaries, glossary, check weekly planner

11 VCAL WRS

NUM LIT Any overdue WRS tasks. Weekly Grammar sheet

PDS Foundation - communication worksheet completed Foundation/Intermediate/Senior - final copies of BBQ report

March 18th

15

th March

12 English Maths

Psychology

Health & Human Development

Vis Com

Product Design

PE

History

Biology

Physics Watch Edrolo videos, Complete Chapter Summary, Weekly Exam Questions

12 VCAL WRS

NUM

LIT Any overdue WRS tasks. Weekly Grammar sheet

PDS Foundation - communication worksheet completed Foundation/Intermediate/Senior - final copies of BBQ report

March 18th

15

th March

Media Movie Analysis booklet 18th March

SMART SESSIONS Supportive Motivational After school Run by Teachers

Meet in the Library at 3.30pm – 4.30pm Monday and Wednesday