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‘In Knowledge there
is Opportunity’
May 2019, Issue 5
respectful and responsible global citizens of tomorrow.
We empower our students to strive for success and
excellence in their educational, vocational and personal
pathways.
We ensure that emotional wellbeing is fostered within
every child and that they leave the College as active,
positive members of the community.
Mrs Karen Snibson
Principal
ANZAC Day Commemoration
Phoenix Community College commemorated ANZAC Day
this year in two ways.
ANZAC Day Assembly
The secondary campus held an assembly dedicated to
remembering our servicemen and women on
Wednesday 24th April. The Year 12 Leadership Team ran
the assembly, ushering students and staff to their
correct places as well as reading poems and prose that
helped to explain the significance of the day. Our College
Captains, Tahlia Wells and Mitchell Collins expertly
hosted the event with Dee Jay Redmond performing the
Welcome to Country and the school band the music,
with our Cadets marching with the Australian flag.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT At Phoenix we have identified the core areas to target in
2019: Engagement, Growth and Wellbeing
At Phoenix we pride ourselves on giving our students
opportunities that will ensure that we will make progress
in each of these areas.
For example this year:
We have developed a Year 12 Study Centre, with
additional tutors to support all of our students.
We have invested in Literacy and Numeracy Coaches to
ensure that our implementation of learning in the
domains of literacy and numeracy are cutting edge. We
want to all ensure that every Phoenix student sees
themselves as a successful writer, reader and
mathematician.
We have employed a Koori Coordinator to enable us to
be more inclusive of our Koori students and to assist us
to connect with our families.
We have expanded our Student Leadership program to
introduce a Year 11 Leadership Camp. This
developmental program will assist any Year 11 student
who has the aspiration to be a leader in Year 12.
We have joined the Melbourne University Network of
Schools, which links us to the best academic minds in the
Southern Hemisphere.
It is through this work each day that we commit to
realising our MORAL PURPOSE.
Phoenix P-12 Community College prides itself on the
educational opportunities delivered for the students of
today as we foster the development of socially Minute’s silence
We were very fortunate to
have Lynne Redman as our
guest speaker.
Lynne spoke about Alex
Tascas and her incredible life
of service as a Nurse in the
Armed Forces. Alex was no
older than our Year 12’s when
she began her nursing career
with the Army.
Attendance at ANZAC Day services
Students, including those from the Primary and
Secondary Leadership Teams, represented Phoenix
College at five ANZAC Day services. These included:
The wreath laying service at Ballarat Arch of Victory.
The Sebastopol march and service.
The Ex-Prisoner of War Memorial wreath laying
service.
The Ballarat ANZAC Day march and service.
The Creswick march and service.
College Captains and Vice Captains at the Ex-Prisoner
of War Memorial.
Jeremy Jackman at
the Creswick service.
NEWS FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER COMPASS LOGIN
All families have an individual COMPASS LOGIN code. If you cannot access COMPASS you are missing out on the information you need to follow what is happening at the College, and how your child is going at school. Please contact the General Office and the staff will be able to supply you with your COMPASS access password.
Maintaining Family Details - Thank you for the updates we are receiving through COMPASS.
Please remember to keep the data updated if any of your family’s personal details have changed.
If you cannot update information on COMPASS you need to let the General Office know (5329 3293) so our records are correct and we are able to contact you in case of an emergency.
NEED UNIFORM
Do not forget to check the Sustainable School Shop at http://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/ if you are looking for additional College Uniform or wish to sell.
Many families are using this website to buy and sell and it is a great way to find second hand uniform for your family.
VET/VCAL REPORT
Welcome back for Term 2! During the next 10 weeks we will be focusing on attendance, punctuality and the timely submission of learning tasks. Themes being explored in VCAL Maths this term include buying land and understanding the costs involved when building a house. Students have been to visit some display homes in the local area and are networking with local businesses. Students have also recently enjoyed visiting elderly community members in order to create a memoir based on their lives.
Students will receive vital information for our annual VCAL camp that will run in Term 3, further details to follow. All Year 12 VCAL students will also be expected to commence SWL (Structured Workplace Learning) every Friday in Term 3. The students will be counselled on how to approach their selected workplace and the processes that need to be followed.
As part of our data collection and analysis, the VCAL staff will be running a series of workshops in Week 9 that will assess our students on 7 key employability skills. These workshops will be run during the VCAL timetable and will be compulsory for students to attend.
Mrs Belinda Dwyer
VCAL/VET Coordinator
EMAIL ADDRESSES - we have a number of families without email addresses in our data base.
If you have a new email or changed your email it is really important to let us know as a lot of our information is currently emailed directly to families, including financial statements.
FAMILY ACCOUNTS
Statements will be sent again shortly to keep you updated with your account balances. Payment would be appreciated please.
Regular payments are a great way to manage your families educational costs – please contact me if you have any questions.
REMINDER - DO NOT FORGET TO READ THE COLLEGE NEWSLETTERS All College Newsletters are available for you to read on COMPASS and also on the College Website.
CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL the end of Term 2. DON’T MISS OUT - APPLY TODAY.
The CSEF Forms are available from the General Office.
State Schools’ Relief Prep CSEF Uniform Package 2019
UPDATE FOR PARENTS
Applications for the Prep CSEF Uniform Package 2019 opened Tuesday 23rd April 2019.
You can complete your application at the General Office – Redan Campus.
Ms. Lorraine Hayes Business Manager
COLLEGE COUNCIL As a result of the recent Council Election, the following positions have been filled: Parent Vacancies: Brett Page, Cherie Brown, Staff Vacancies: Mick Benoit and Sofia Aleem Community Members: The Smith Family Representatives, Leslee Jackson and Karen Riddel ECKA and Phoenix Kindergarten: Joanne Geurts - CEO ECKA Student Representatives: Tahlia Wells & Mitchell Collins President: Jarrod Page Vice President: Brett Page Secretary/Treasurer: Rosslyn Lonie
The next Council meeting will be held
Monday 27th May at 6pm.
Sub Committees will meet at 5:30pm in the Conference
room, Sebastopol Campus.
Phoenix College Alumni Another legend who has gone on to do great things beyond school - read about Casey’s journey in the game design industry below.
Casey Thomas 2007
“When I was young I use to live out on a farm, but the country life wasn’t for me; I was always inside playing the Sim’s or Alien’s. I really enjoyed the creative classes I was in at school - not so much maths or science but I have definitely used a lot of those skills and I wish I had stuck out!
When it comes to game programming a good knowledge of maths and physics is really helpful. I have always loved games but before I even thought about a career in the industry I tried so many different paths including; hairdressing, dental assistant, retail, tattoo artist, massage therapist. You name it and I’ve probably at least tried it.
Then one night while I was playing the first “Darksiders” I was having so much fun, I thought to myself how do I go from being the player to building a game people would enjoy? So I started looking online at what it takes to be a game developer - which took me to the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) and I started my 2 year online journey from home after work hours. I did the advance diploma Design & Production course which meant I got to try a bit of everything from level design, programming, animation, art and many more.
Further study in business eventually lead me to building my own game studio called “Dark Shadow Studio” and our major game ‘Drone Legion’ has opened so many doors and opportunities that I had never dreamt of.
I am currently working at the Ballarat Tech School (BTS) to bring students one day classes like coding, modelling, animation, level design and building games. I really enjoy this because I have years of industry experience to help give students a push in the right direction and a bit of a taste of what it’s like to be part of the industry.
Advice to current students
“It doesn’t matter what school you go to, who was your friend or what degree you complete - just pursue what makes you feel you, even if it takes you a few years and different career paths to figure it out, just keep searching!”
Check out Casey’s company Dark Shadow Studios online!
https://darkshadowstudios.com/
Chinese Immersion 2019
‘Chinese Immersion’ returned last Thursday afternoon and will run every Thursday afternoon for the remainder of Term 2.
All Sebastopol Campus students are welcome to turn up to P40 from 3:30-4:30PM.
Terrific way to further practise all aspects of communication in Chinese with other members of the School community.
For more info, please contact Mr Sawitsch or Ms Yu (Picton Village)
SEE OUR NEW SCHOOL ZONE ONLINE. The Department has released a new website that helps parents identify their local public school online. Findmyschool.vic.gov.au launched on 24th April and shows every school zone across the State. The new website highlights the choice of public schools available to the Victorian community. If your child is preparing to enter Year 7 and want to know more about the public secondary school options in our area, or you know someone who is interested in enrolling at our school, try https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/ If you have a question about the website, contact the Victorian School building Authority Hotline on 1800 896 950 or email [email protected]
Year 8 Academic Achievers Science -
Making light and sound waves.
Year 12 - Your Body at War excursion at
Federation University.
The program invited Year 12 Biology students to
reinforce their learning about the immune
system through two hands-on lab sessions and
talks from practicing immunologists about their
research and career pathways.
The event also celebrates the International Day
of Immunology on 29th April to raise public
awareness on the immune system.
Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute Visit
Alicia Mroz, Alicia Marchant and Hannah Thorp (pictured with medical researchers) visited the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute on May 3rd for a tour of the Ballarat laboratory. All three students are interested in a future career in this area and it was terrific they were able to gain a better understanding of a typical working day for a laboratory scientist.
Mrs Jill Ebbs
Sports Report
Eureka Division Athletics – Phoenix College sent
140 students to represent the school in track and
field events at the beginning of Term 2. We had a
great day and finished 2nd overall, which was a
great result.
We had many students winning events and
progressing to the next round later in the year.
We also had three age group champions for the day
Ainslee Chalmers 12-13 Girls
Adley Morrison 12-13 Boys
Logan Hayles 17 Boys
Eureka Division Cross Country – On May 7th we had
55 students compete in the Eureka Cross Country at
Ballarat High School. We had some great results
and over 20 students qualify for the next round in
Warrnambool. Phoenix had three students as place
getters in their age groups. Our 14 years boys team
also came first for the age group.
Place Getters
Tristan Quick 3rd 12-13 Boys
Kayla Bridges 3rd 14 Girls
Luke Ozols 2nd 14 Boys
Eureka Division Netball – On Friday 10th May
Phoenix had three boys Netball teams competing
against other Ballarat schools.
We had a great day out and all three teams won
their way through to the
next round of
competition.
Melbourne Victory Soccer Clinic – On Friday 3rd and
Monday 13th May the Melbourne Victory Soccer
Club ran clinics for students at our school. This was
an amazing opportunity for our kids to get high
quality coaching and an insight into top level soc-
cer. All the students enjoyed the clinics and got a
lot out of it.
YMCA Youth Summit On Friday 5th April I had the pleasure of taking four
Middle School students, Sebastian Allen, Claire White,
Elijah Dixon and Brianna Leishman to the YMCA Youth
Summit held at the Doug Dean Reserve. Together with
students from Loreto College, Woodmans Hill Secondary
College, Berry Street and Mount Rowan Secondary
College, our students heard from speakers on the topic
of mental health and explored the mental health needs
of youth in Ballarat.
Our leaders were excellent ambassadors for our Phoenix
students, with Claire White chosen to be interviewed by
WIN News.
Picton Board Games
Challenge Program
Board Games Challenge Program is very much alive and well. Due to the cold, wet weather the program runs at recess and lunchtime in the Picton open space all week. Feel free to come and join us or send interested students our way. Presently the current favourites are Uno, Logo game, Battleships and Monopoly.
Jade Browning
Picton Village Leader
PHOENIX P-12 COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROUDLY PRESENTS…
‘We Will Rock You’ - School Edition
by Queen and Ben Elton
By Arrangement with David Spicer Productions
www.davidspicer.com.au
Phoenix College Theatre
6th, 7th and 8th June @ 7pm
8th June @ 2pm
Tickets: Adults: $10, Children and Students: $5
Families: (Adults and 2 Children) $25
www.trybooking.com/BBSZH
I’m reading…
I have just read To Obama, with love, joy, anger, and hope by Jeanne Marie
Laskas. I really enjoyed this book as it gave me glimpses into many people’s
lives. The ‘everyday’ American who felt they needed to write to the leader of their country to express their deepest
hurts, proudest moments, or to beg/thank for change. It demonstrated the
deep connection Americans feel to their President and national identity. There is something very powerful about a
letter; this book shows how important it is for leaders to stay connected to those they lead and the impact individuals can have on a country. To Obama made me wonder if
people write to our Prime Minister and if he reads those letters. It certainly is a journey through love, joy, anger and
hope!
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to everyone – it is very
thought provoking!
Ms Zoe Damman
MOVIE FUNDRAISER!
Breast Cancer Network Australia
Thursday 23rd May @ 6.30pm
All tickets $15.00
Contact: Lorraine Firth
0408 392 925 to book tickets!
Auditorium Update
Look at our
fabulous new
Auditorium!
Gym Update
New Bus Drop Off Area
Year 11 Biology Werribee Zoo excursion
May 6th saw the Year 11 Biology class take part in an excursion to the Werribee Zoo in order to learn about animal adaptation in terms of diet. We also had the opportunity to go on ‘safari’ – encountering African plains animals such as giraffes and rhinos – it was fantastic! The work undertaken will form the basis of SAC 3.
Sonia Kahanoff
Head of Science
Sovereign Knights Basketball Club
Join the local family friendly club
The Sovereign Knights Basketball Club is looking
for new players for the 2019 Championship
season. The Season runs in Term 2 and 3 2019.
https://www.facebook.com/SovereignKnights/
Training is at Damascus College and most games
are at the Ballarat Minerdome or Wendouree
Netball Centres and are both one hour and less in
duration each.
Please contact our coordinators (using email
address below) for more information and/or if
you are interested in filling a position at our club,
we would love to have you!
Boys [email protected]
Girls [email protected]
News from First Aid Medications at school: A reminder for parents that
students requiring medication at school must bring the
medication in its original packaging and have completed
a medication authority form, available from the General
Office.
Asthma and Anaphylactic Action Plans: It is important
that the school have a copy of a current (within the past
12 months) action plan for students with a diagnosis of
asthma and or anaphylaxis. Parents/carers will be given a
reminder when Epipens are about to expire. Please make
sure your child carries their inhaler with them during this
period of increased risk of thunderstorm asthma.
Immunisations for 2019:
School immunisations being offered this year are:
Year 7 – HPV (Gardasil9) – 2nd course Wednesday 28th
August. Year 10 – Meningococcal – single dose Tuesday
25th June.
Lorraine Firth
School Nurse
If your child is being bullied It can be distressing to learn that your child is being
bullied. You need to consider what you know about
your child and the details of the situation to make the
best decision for your child. Different approaches and
strategies may be necessary for various situations and
individual children. Let your child know that you take
the bullying seriously and that you can help them to
report it to the school. You should contact the school
immediately if your child's safety is at risk.
- Stay calm and positive.
- Discuss and practise strategies for face to face
bullying.
- Do not advise your child to fight with the other child.
- Discuss strategies for online bullying.
- Report the bullying to the school.
- Seek help for your child to learn about dealing with
bullying.
Stay calm and positive Focus on identifying a solution with your child. Your
attitude will influence your child. A confident, positive
and resilient attitude can help to stop bullying from
continuing. Children can be reluctant to tell someone
else about bullying. Sometimes children don't want
their parents to become involved and are afraid of the
consequences if they tell you and the person who is
doing the bullying finds out.
Encourage your child to talk about what happened.
Tell your child that reporting the bullying is okay.
Assure your child that it is NOT their fault. It can be
upsetting for you to find out your child is being bullied
or that your child has been reluctant to tell you. Draw
on your own networks to get support for yourself while
you are helping your child.
Give your child the Kids Helpline telephone number
(1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/ ) and web
address if they ask to talk to someone other than the
school, or you don't feel able to support them.
Yewande Lee (Secondary School Nurse)
Wellbeing
Years 7, 8 and 9 students are invited to the
Middle School Social Date: Thursday 30th May
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Place: Morshead Park
Theme: OUT OF THIS WORLD
Tickets on sale Wednesday 15th May. Tickets at the Front Office.
Price dependent on class attendance
95-100%: $0
85-94%: $5
80-84%: $10
75-79%: $20
70-74%: $30
2019 CALENDAR
June
6th - 9
th - ‘We Will Rock You’ Production
14th - Student Free Day
10th - Queen’s Birthday Public
Holiday
22nd
- Debutante Ball
27th - Redan Campus Annual Blue Light Disco
Finance Meeting 5:30pm
Council Meeting 6pm
28th - Last Day of Term 2
Phoenix P-12 Community College
PO Box 49 Sebastopol VIC 3356
P: (03) 5329 3293
BREAKFAST CLUB
The Club runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the Senior
Campus (Canteen) and Tuesday/Thursday on the Redan
Campus (Art Room).
Breakfast starts at 8.15am and is available for
ALL STUDENTS!
We have cereals, breads, juice, and milo! See you there!
Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund
CSEF Forms available at the General Office. To be Eligible
for this payment you need a Health Care Card/Pension
Card.
$125 for Primary school students – which is allocated to the
student’s school account.
$225 for Secondary school students – which is allocated to
the student’s school account.
Please apply as soon as possible.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Phoenix now has a Facebook page.
Like Phoenix P-12 Community
College for upcoming events,
important notices and student
stories.
At Phoenix we have a zero tolerance attitude
to violence and aggression of any form to staff
and others. We build a thriving community by
working positively together to educate our
children.
NEW Phoenix Rugby Jumpers Available now from Crockers,
4 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat,
$84.95.
Available for all staff and students to
wear with PE uniform only.
The Premiers' Reading Challenge 2019 is now open and will be running throughout Term 2. As we know, reading gives children the fundamental skills they need for life, and even more, it helps to awaken their imagination and connect them with the world around them. All students are encouraged to expand their love of reading and meet the challenge. Years 7-10 will read at least 15 books throughout the term. All students who complete the Challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
For more information about the Premiers’ Reading Challenge visit www.education.vic.gov.au/prc
PHOENIX P-12 COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROUDLY PRESENTS…
‘We Will Rock You’ - School Edition
by Queen and Ben Elton
By Arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidspicer.com.au
Phoenix College Theatre
6th, 7th and 8th June @ 7pm
8th June @ 2pm
Tickets: Adults: $10, Children and Students: $5
Families: (Adults and 2 Children) $25
www.trybooking.com/BBSZH
