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www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860 Newsletter Items: [email protected] Attendance SMS: 0419 345 857 Maffra Secondary College More than you imagine Principal’s Report Upcoming Events March 2017 24 th March Year 11 & 12 School Photos 6 th – 8 th Year 9 Wilsons Promontory Camp 13 th March Labour Day Holiday 28 th Year 7 Immunisations 30 th -31 st Parent Teacher Interviews 31 st Debutant Ball Sale Memorial Hall 31 st SCHOOL HOLIDAYS START April 2017 18 th April Term 2 Starts School Council Meeting Tuesday 21 st March Parents’ Club Meeting Wednesday 8 th March 5.30pm in the Staff Room As we pass the halfway mark of Term 1, the school continues to be a hive of activity and learning. Last week I attended the Year 7 Camp for a night at Licola and enjoyed getting to know some of our new students. The camp was a great success over the three days in total, with students challenging themselves and building many new relationships with their peers and staff. I’d like to welcome our new students and families, with nearly 20 new additions at the start of this year to our college community. It’s great hearing the various stories as to why each family has chosen our college, but a key is the great culture our students and staff collectively create on a daily basis. Continuous Reporting Following a Year 7 pilot last year, we are currently rolling out our new ‘continuous reporting’ model across all subjects and year levels. Rather than students and parents receiving a once off report on learning each six months, teachers will report on student learning during each topic within a subject (about every 5-6 weeks). There are two key drivers for this change. Firstly, we want to ensure our students receive feedback in a more timely manner that allows them to improve future learning; and secondly, to allow parents to engage regularly with their child’s learning progress. This regular feedback can be accessed via Compass, and I strongly encourage all parents and students to install the Compass App which gives quick access at your fingertips. Login details are available from our offices if needed. Phone Communication If you’ve called the college in the last fortnight, you will have noticed we’ve upgraded our phone system. To guide your calls, you can access: Attendance – to report an absence or bus related enquiries Middle Years – any inquires for Years 7, 8 or 9, including general student matters, camps or events, or contacting coordinators. Senior Years – any inquires for Year 10, VCE or VCAL as per above. General Admin – Payment queries, principal appointments, first aid or enrolment changes, contractors and external visitors. We’ve added voicemail for all teachers to make getting in touch easier too, as they’re often teaching during the day. We hope this all makes it easier for families to connect with our school, particularly on matters of student learning. Adam Hogan, Acting Principal Ph. 5147 1790

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www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au I (03) 5147 1790 I Bill Cane Ct, Maffra, 3860

Newsletter Items: [email protected] Attendance SMS: 0419 345 857

Maffra Secondary College

More than you imagine

Principal’s Report

Upcoming Events

March 2017

24th March Year 11 & 12

School Photos

6th – 8th Year 9

Wilsons Promontory Camp

13th March Labour Day Holiday

28th Year 7 Immunisations

30th -31st Parent Teacher

Interviews

31st Debutant Ball

Sale Memorial Hall

31st SCHOOL HOLIDAYS START

April 2017

18th April Term 2 Starts

School Council Meeting

Tuesday 21st March

Parents’ Club Meeting

Wednesday 8th March

5.30pm in the Staff Room

As we pass the halfway mark of Term 1, the school continues to be a hive of activity and learning. Last week I attended the Year 7 Camp for a night at Licola and enjoyed getting to know some of our new students. The camp was a great success over the three days in total, with students challenging themselves and building many new relationships with their peers and staff.

I’d like to welcome our new students and families, with nearly 20 new additions at the start of this year to our college community. It’s great hearing the various stories as to why each family has chosen our college, but a key is the great culture our students and staff collectively create on a daily basis.

Continuous Reporting Following a Year 7 pilot last year, we are currently rolling out our new ‘continuous reporting’ model across all subjects and year levels. Rather than students and parents receiving a once off report on learning each six months, teachers will report on student learning during each topic within a subject (about every 5-6 weeks).

There are two key drivers for this change. Firstly, we want to ensure our students receive feedback in a more timely manner that allows them to improve future learning; and secondly, to allow parents to engage regularly with their child’s learning progress.

This regular feedback can be accessed

via Compass, and I strongly encourage

all parents and students to install the

Compass App which gives quick

access at your fingertips. Login details

are available from our offices if

needed.

Phone Communication

If you’ve called the college in the last

fortnight, you will have noticed we’ve

upgraded our phone system.

To guide your calls, you can access:

Attendance – to report an absence or

bus related enquiries

Middle Years – any inquires for Years

7, 8 or 9, including general student

matters, camps or events, or

contacting coordinators.

Senior Years – any inquires for Year

10, VCE or VCAL as per above.

General Admin – Payment queries,

principal appointments, first aid or

enrolment changes, contractors and

external visitors.

We’ve added voicemail for all

teachers to make getting in touch

easier too, as they’re often teaching

during the day. We hope this all

makes it easier for families to connect

with our school, particularly on

matters of student learning.

Adam Hogan, Acting Principal

Ph. 5147 1790

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Cheryl Evans

Assistant Principal

Growth Mindset

This year our learning around Growth Mindset

continues to grow and become embedded in what we

do. Just in case you have forgotten: There are two

types of Mindset, ‘Fixed and Growth’. If you have a

‘Fixed Mindset’ you believe that qualities such as

intelligence and talent are things that you are born

with and that there is nothing much you can do to

change them. A ‘Fixed Mindset’ brings with it a lot of

negative thoughts and a lack of self-belief in all

aspects of learning. People with a ‘Fixed Mindset’ hate

being challenged for they fear failure.

On the other hand, a ‘Growth Mindset’, which we

often see associated with successful people, is a belief

that anyone can learn anything at any time and

develop talents in any area they choose to explore.

So how do we develop a Growth Mindset?

We need to use every opportunity as a learning

moment. For example…students / children and adults

pick up messages, behaviours, attitudes, skills and

knowledge from within the environments in which live

and work. Therefore the language that we use is

crucial in determining whether we reinforce a

‘Fixed or a Growth Mindset’.

Praise effort, as success comes from developing your

abilities, not ‘having’ those abilities. Anyone can

achieve anything if they are willing to put in lots of

effort and to practise on a regular basis…It is just like

riding a bike.

We all learned how to, but along the way we fell

off…We never gave up, instead we persisted and tried

over and over again…We eventually learnt how to

balance and at the same time push the pedals etc. Due

to the effort that we put in…we will never forget how

to ride a bike.

As part of our ongoing learning in the classroom

students learn about learning and how to develop a

range of skills, attitudes and knowledge to enable

them to succeed in whatever they wish to pursue.

Examples of this learning can be seen throughout our

classrooms. This fortnight I would like to highlight the

work that is being done within the Senior Study

Centre. Study sessions are being led by our Senior

Sub-School Leader - Lashay Tricker and VCE

Coordinator - Belinda Marshall. Within these sessions

students are being taught a range of strategies & tools

to assist them with their learning. This is being done

in a positive and supportive learning environment

where students are being encouraged to practise

these strategies and to take on learning challenges

without the fear of failure…With effort success will

follow.

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Kylie Lambert

Programs & Engagement

This year, all Year 9 students are undertaking

one lesson of CONNECT each week.

This subject aims to improve connection of our students to

each other, to school and to the local community. Students

will be working on social enterprise projects where they use

the DESIGN PROCESS to discover, refine and design

solutions to problems in our community. Along the way,

they will be learning and refining their enterprise skills such

as teamwork, critical and creative thinking and problem

solving.

So far this term, students have completed tasks involving:

Empathy

Character strengths analysis

Resilience

Managing stress

Mindfulness

This week Year 9 students were fortunate enough to hear from some local social enterprise heroes.

Guest speakers, Joel Dinsdale and David Kelly attended

Maffra SC to speak about their lives and causes, and

inspired the Year 9s to dream big. Joel, a former student and

personal trainer, raised over $32,000 for local cancer

sufferers and their families by auctioning his own time to

people. David, a business owner and Gippsland local, raised

over $70,000 to support his daughter, Ivy, who was born

with a brain defect. In 2013, he ran over 100 kilometers,

battling physical and mental anguish, for over 17 hours. His

story of pain and perseverance left our Year 9s feeling

inspired.

Whilst students work on their own social enterprise projects

throughout the year, they will be participating in lessons

focusing on effective teams, expressing gratitude, forming

positive relationships and goal setting. We hope that by the

end of the Connect program students:

gain transferable skills to prepare them for the

world of work,

feel connected to each other and the community

and

feel empowered to make a difference in their world.

If you have any questions with regards to Connect, have a

problem in the community you think our students can work

on, or would like to be involved in the program, please

contact Kylie Lambert at the school or email

[email protected]

Year 9 Connect Teachers

9A Lashay Tricker

9B Fiona Ray

9C Lorena Hayward

9D Kylie Lambert

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Veronica Hudson

VCAL Co-ordinator

TAFE absences- a reminder to

parents and guardians to advise the

school if your child is absent on

Thursday (TAFE) day. As it is a

scheduled educational day,

initially rolls are marked based on bus attendance

or if travelling directly to the Sale College, I am

advised by their TAFE personnel if an absence

occurs. If for any reason a student is transported

directly to the campus by a family member, then

the school should be advised prior to that

occurring.

Twenty Nine VCAL students and three staff enjoyed the

Adventure camp at Gelantipy last week. The students

challenged themselves over the three days- including

going without mobile technology!! - and proved to

themselves that they could overcome some of their

fears of height; dark, tight spaces and rapidly flowing

water! I would like to thank the students for the very

good behaviour and the parents for financially

supporting this academic outcome.

Sam going

over the edge

in abseiling

Mitch mastering

the climbing

basics

Mat begins his

descent into the

wild caving

activity.

Kitara making

it look too

easy!!

Courtney & Ella

survived the Wild

Caving!

Teamwork on

the Initiatives

course

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Kristen Raine

Alpine School Co-ordinator

The students that attended the School for Student

Leadership, Alpine Campus, in Term 4 2016 have returned

to Maffra SC in 2017 hoping to use their experiences to

further develop their skills in teamwork, leadership and

stress management. After an intensive 9 weeks living on

campus Steph Britton, Jake Giles, Craig Hellings, Sam Dwyer,

Lucy Capurso and Cassidy Stevens are keen to put what they

have learnt into practice. Over the next 6 months they will

be working on their CLP (Community Learning Project)

which is called “Aussie’s Vacation”. It involves fundraising

for Aussie Boyd and his family to spend a week in Tasmania.

The team aim to raise $6000 and will be undertaking a

number of fundraising events. They have already put a lot

of effort into this project while attending the Alpine School,

including organising 7 sponsors (Newry Hotel, Railway

Hotel, Brown-Wigg, Elders, Café Latitude, Hawthorn

Football Club, Geelong Football Club) and a Casual Dress

Day early this year.

These students should be congratulated on their

achievements so far and they hope you will encourage and

support them in making their project a success. Stay tuned

for further information on fundraising events coming up!

Kerry Liddell

First Aid Officer

Students with Asthma: Just a reminder to parents with students who have asthma

that the Department of Education and Early Childhood

Development (DEECD) policy requires that every student

with asthma attending the school should have a written

Asthma Action Plan completed and signed by the child’s

medical practitioner, this plan will help your child to

participate fully in school activities safely. If your child has

an Asthma Action Plan could you please provide a copy to

the school?

We have emergency asthma first aid medication to be used

as a backup for when students may not have their own

puffer and spacer with them at the time, but ask that

Parents/Guardians ensure their children have an adequate

supply of appropriate asthma medication (including a

spacer).

It is vital that staff know what to do for your child in an

asthma emergency. With this in mind, it is

extremely important that we have an up to date asthma

action plan and current contact details for parents and

guardians. It is also very important that you provide the

school with a number of emergency contacts.

Student Medical Alert: A student in our school community is currently receiving

medical treatment which puts them at serious risk if they are

exposed to infectious illnesses, in particular: chicken-pox,

measles, mumps or shingles.

If your child is suspected of having one of these illnesses it

is very important that they do not attend school. It is also

important that while your child is unwell they remain at

home until they are no longer contagious.

If your child has chicken-pox, measles, mumps or

shingles or suspected of having an illness please contact

the school immediately.

As a school community we value your support in relation to

the wellbeing of all our students. Please don’t hesitate to

contact the school if you have any questions.

TUTORS AVAILABLE

Monash Medical students are available for tutoring

in the following subjects to VCE level.

SCIENCES –

Biology, Chemistry Years 11 - 12

Physics

MATHS – Years 11 – 12

MATHS METHODS Years 9 - 11

FURTHER MATHS Years 11 - 12

ENGLISH Years 11 - 12

ENGLISH LIT Years 11 - 12

HEALTH Years 11 –12

The students are located in Sale for 2017 to

complete their Year 3 or 4 of medicine.

Enquiries in the first instance to

Fiona Davies

Administrative Assistant

Monash University School of Rural Health, Sale

Ph: 5143 8500

Email: [email protected]

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Fiona Ray

Art Co-ordinator

Art Department Preps for Maffra Mardi Gras

Year 10 Art Class – Studio10 has been working really hard

in preparation for the Art Departments entry in this year’s

Mardi Gras Parade. Students have been really focused on

the task, designing, collaborating, problem solving and

building and things are really starting to take shape! Textile

students have been working on bunting for our float as well

as costumes and the drama and music department will be

involved in performances as part of the float for the parade.

Our Art Captains will be overseeing the final stages of the

completing of our float entry and take part in the parade

leading their peers along the way.

Maffra Mardi Gras: 18th of March 2017 4-9pm

In 2016 we saw the Arts, both Visual and Performing grow

within our school. As a staff we are thrilled to see this growth

and want to further support and engage our students in

their Artistic pursuits.

To do this, we are seeking your support in 2017. We would

like to form an Arts Committee, consisting of Staff, Parents,

friends of the school and of course our 2017 Arts Captains.

We foresee this group meeting regularly throughout the

year to share ideas, connections and brainstorm how we can

build the profile of Arts in our school whilst helping our

students to engage with the wider Arts community in our

local area.

Already on our Arts calendar for 2017 is a float in the 2017

Maffra Mardi Gras, our School Musical a refreshed and

energised Art Show as well as several performance

opportunities throughout the year with the inclusion of

theatre studies back into our VCE program.

If you or anyone you know of who would be interested in

joining our MSC Arts Committee in 2017 please express

your interest or inquire via email to Fiona Ray:

[email protected]

We would greatly appreciate as much support as possible

and value the opportunity to work with you in building the

Arts Learning Area at Maffra Secondary College.

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Marie Clark

Science Co-ordinator

National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)

Are you in Year 11? Love Science? Thinking about going to

university? Looking for a job that will take you places?

Enjoy meeting people?

The National Youth Science Forum is a 12 day residential

program held each January for students entering year 12.

To be selected, you need to be passionate about science,

technology, engineering and maths (STEM) study.

Participants come from across Australia.

Expressions of Interest are accepted from 1 March – 31 May

each year. Learn more at nyst.edu.au or come and speak to

Mrs Clark if you are interested in participating!!

Year 8 Broadening Horizons Program

During Term 2 and Term 3, all year

8 students will be working on

projects with local businesses to

broaden their experiences and

understanding of the roles people

take in different careers. The

Broadening Horizons program

also aims to give our students an

opportunity to develop and

improve their 21st century employability skills, attitudes and

knowledge.

All year 8 students will be undertaking an investigation in

their science classes in teams and will be expected to

present their work at the Maffra Science Expo late in Term

3.

In this fourth year of the BH program, we are again fortunate

to continue our partnerships with Wellington Shire Council,

Department of Health and Human Services and Southern

Rural Water. We have formed new partnerships with Cervus

Equipment (John Deere) as well as Quantum Support

Services. Our students are fortunate enough to work with

mentors from these organisations as well as citizen mentors

and volunteers from the local community.

WE WANT YOU! Parents and friends……..If you work in local industry, small

business or the government sector and would like to be a

part of our program you can do so in the following ways:

- Become a mentor and work with our students in

small teams by coaching them through their

project

- Come and talk to our students about local careers

and the pathway you took to your current career

- Help organise a tour of your business of

workplace: we are looking for places to groups of

students to showcase the variety of careers in

Gippsland

Your career and experiences do not need to be science

based and we are looking for a variety of community

members to help. If you can help in any way, or you would

like to be involved in the program, please contact:

Kylie Lambert

Broadening Horizons Coordinator

Maffra Secondary College

[email protected]

(03) 5147 1790

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Marieta Sears

School Nurse

Hello Everybody from Marieta in the Wellbeing Centre.

Below are some details of a terrific website for all sorts of

information that parents might find helpful to support their

teenager and themselves whilst their child is at school.

Introducing ReachOut.com/Parents When a parent recognises a teenager needs help, they’re

more likely to get it. That’s why ReachOut Australia – the

country’s leading online mental health organisation for

young people – has introduced a free new service to help

parents help teenagers.

Free and available 24/7 ReachOut.com/Parents provides

evidence-based practical support and tips that encourage

effective communication and relationships between parents

and young people aged 12–18 years, as well as easy-to-read

information on a range of mental health and wellbeing

issues.

The service features more than 140 fact sheets, stories,

practical tips and tools, and also provides access to an

online community forum so that parents can connect with

each other to share experiences in an anonymous,

supportive space.

Term 1 Back to school Starting a new school, changing classes, finding new friends

and meeting new teachers can be overwhelming for young

people as a new school-year begins. Friendships are

particularly important to teenagers for many reasons – from

having a support network to feeling a sense of belonging

and acceptance. As a parent, taking time to help your child

build and nurture strong friendships will alleviate some of

the difficulties faced during this period. Read more about

how you can help your teenager build positive friendships

through this time.

Emily Boyle

Student Wellbeing Leader

School Wide

Positive Behaviour

Support (SWPBS) After our first team meeting of the year, we have looked

back at all the positive changes that SWPBS has made in our

school. For those of you unsure of what SWPBS actually is,

here is a very brief description.

SWPBS is a framework whereby students are taught the

positive behaviours which are required in the school, family

and work. They are acknowledged for their positive

behaviour and this in turn creates more positive behaviour.

Clear guidelines and consequences are consistently applied

for negative behaviour, where students are taught how to

turn their behaviour around. Data is used to pin point areas

of concern and to direct the action plan of the SWPBS team.

Attention is focused on creating and sustaining Tier 1

supports (universal), Tier 2 supports (targeted group), and

Tier 3 supports (individual) systems of support that improve

lifestyle results (personal, health, social, family, work,

recreation) for all children and youth by making targeted

behaviors less effective, efficient, and relevant, and desired

behavior more functional.

Maffra Secondary College aims to create a safe and

respectful environment where the whole school community

is mindful of developing each individual’s social, emotional

and academic potential.

Here are just a few of the positive interventions already

making a difference at MSC:

Values of Respect, Learning, Community

and Environment are part of our everyday

language.

Student, staff and parent matrix (Please see

appendix) have been embedded in our

school community

Staff aim for 6-1 positives to negatives in

interactions with students

Explicitly teaching the positive behaviours

for the use of language, litter and

respectful relationships to name just a few.

Regular SWPBS meetings

Mix of parents, students and staff on the

team.

Acknowledgement of positive behavior via

posi-slips, morning teas, postcards and

Individual Excellence Awards (IEAs)

Changing some of the focus at

Presentation night to encompass and

acknowledge our school values.

A large range of tier 2 and 3 interventions

proactively targeting both social and

academic areas, such as girls talk, study

sessions and wellbeing referrals.

If you would like to know more about SWPBS or would be

interested in being on the team please feel free to contact

Emily Boyle or Cheryl Evans at the school on 51471790.

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CLASSROOMS

OUTSIDE AREAS

YARD

LOCKERS

TOILETS

OVAL

CANTEEN

AREAS

CORRIDORS

ADMINISTRATION

ASSEMBLIES

LEARNING STREET

LIBRARY

OUTSIDE SCHOOL AREAS

CAMPS

EXCURSIONS

BUS AREAS

CYBER AREAS

LEARNING

I am responsible for my own learning I am on time, organised and prepared for class I have a positive attitude

I use my prior knowledge of expectations to behave positively

I use my research skills to find information

I try to learn new things! I attend as many extra-curricular activities as I can I use my prior knowledge of expectations to behave positively

I use my prior knowledge of expectations to behave positively

I use technology to assist my learning My phone will be on silent in class and unused unless directed by a teacher

RESPECT

I keep my hands off others I use appropriate language, tone and volume at all times I listen whilst others are talking

I include others I respect equipment I only use my own locker I leave others alone in the locker area I keep the toilets clean I use my manners I spend my money only I use appropriate language, tone and volume at all times

I use my manners I wait patiently I sit quietly and listen I face the front and look at the people speaking I support others speaking at assembly I take full responsibility for the books and equipment I borrow

I respect other peoples belongings I listen to people giving instructions I am on time I use appropriate language, tone and volume at all times

I sit in my assigned seat I get a bus pass early in the day if needed I listen to the bus driver and the bus captain I have a positive attitude towards everyone I use appropriate language, tone and volume at all times

I text only respectful messages I have my electronic devices on silent or turned off unless given permission by the teacher

COMMUNITY

I raise my hand to speak. I support and encourage others with their learning. I allow others to feel safe within the classroom I leave my chewing gum at home

I put litter in the bin I respect the trees and the gardens I am sun smart I put toilet paper in the toilet and hand towel in the bin I try to order my lunch before recess I wait patiently for my turn at the canteen

l allow others to listen uninterrupted I move around the learning street quietly I ask permission to borrow equipment and I return it I wait quietly for my teacher outside the classroom

I am patient and respectful to other members of the community

I wait patiently for the bus I report all bullying to the bus captain or the coordinator I use the seatbelts when they are available

I make sure the information I present for assessment is my own I only use my own electronic devices

ENVIRONMENT

I respect the classroom environment and equipment I use equipment for its intended use only

I report any bullying to the yard duty teacher I help others at the lockers around me I put my rubbish in the bin I keep the school a smoke free zone

I wipe my shoes before entering the buildings. I think about how my actions will affect others before I walk into all areas. I treat the library equipment and books carefully

I respect all environments outside the school I place all rubbish in bins or take it home

I put any rubbish in the bin on the bus or in the bins in the bus area

I only use acceptable written and verbal text when using electronic devices

STUDENT POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MATRIX

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MAFFRA SECONDARY COLLEGE - PARENT MATRIX AS PART OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY……..

LEARNING

I support my child’s learning.

I monitor home learning and discuss their learning with them.

I participate in parent/teacher interviews and meetings.

I encourage my child to work hard to improve their learning.

I seek help from the school if I have a concern about my child.

I actively encourage my child to use electronic devices appropriately.

RESPECT

I use positive and appropriate language, tone and volume.

I work collaboratively with the school community to uphold the school values.

I remember confidentiality.

I email or phone to make an appointment.

COMMUNITY

I ensure my child wears correct school uniform.

I respond to requests for information in a timely manner.

I respect school policies and procedures.

I involve myself in the school community where possible.

ENVIRONMENT I support my child to prevent bullying.

I use acceptable language when using electronic devices.

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MAFFRA SECONDARY COLLEGE - STAFF MATRIX

CLASSROOMS CAMPS EXCURSIONS

EXTRAS LINKS ASSEMBLIES MEETINGS STAFFROOMS YARD DUTY

I am punctual I am prepared I use positive language I am encouraging I am consistent I treat all students equally I set high expectations I smile I follow policy on electronic devices and phones I leave rooms tidy and ready for the next class I greet students I follow all student management procedures

I keep deadlines I follow processes I provide student lists I notify all staff in advance I assist when and where possible I front load positive expectations

I leave suitable work including a roll and instructions I return extras materials to file I supervise or teach the work that is prepared for the class I am positive when taking classes I accept extras graciously

I am punctual I greet students I am inclusive I read the bulletin I mark the roll I get to know students I check and sign diaries I check uniform I smile

I attend assemblies I am a good role model I monitor student behaviour I assist when and where possible I sit near students I front load positive expectations

I am on time I follow all protocols I attend or give apologies I am constructive I give agendas in advance I listen to others I am supportive I help when and where possible I smile I use appropriate language, tone and volume at all times I am respectful of others’ opinions

I tidy up after myself I remember confidentiality I am supportive I am positive I share ideas I share resources I respect my environment I use appropriate language, tone and volume at all times I speak respectfully to any students who come to the door I smile

I am on time I am active and pro-active I talk to students and build rapport I smile I use the correct procedure to report incidents I model and encourage students to respect their environment I carry the first aid bag to designated areas I monitor out of bounds areas I send a student to get help if required

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Are you between 15 and 19 years old?

Do you want the chance to improve your public

speaking skills?

Would you like to win prizes, including an

overseas trip to the destination of your choice with

spending money?

The Lions Club of Maffra want you!

The Youth of the Year local competition is occurring in Sale

on March 11th and the Lions Club and Maffra Secondary

College are looking for applicants. This public speaking and

citizenship competition is a wonderful opportunity to

improve your skills and improve your CV. The competition

is sponsored by NAB and there are some great prizes up

for grabs.

Why should I do it?

The Youth of the Year provides tremendous benefits for

young people by providing them with:

opportunities to develop self-confidence,

experience in public speaking,

interview experience,

opportunities to meet and interact with other

students,

opportunities to travel and

worthwhile additions to their CVs

The prizes include overseas trips and spending money for

those who go on to state levels.

What does it involve?

Complete an entry form

Experience an interview with a few Lions Club

members

Present a 5 minute speech on a subject of your

choice and

Respond to two impromptu questions for up to

two minutes.

If you are interested, or would like more information, please

see the Lions Club Youth of the Year website, or contact

Kylie Lambert at the school or email:

[email protected]

Lions Youth of the Year website:

http://lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/yoty/

Deb Practice Deb training is on Tuesday and Thursday at 3.30pm in the

gym.

All outstanding fees for the Deb need to be paid ASAP

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Week Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

6th Mar

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10th Mar

Amy Semmens

Leisa Madden

Jessica Jorcobi

Christina Cooper

Cathy Veale

Natasha Jorgensen

Kate Miams

Kate Steinamann

Donna Scott

Janae Berklemans

Julia Miller

Brad Coridas

Katrina Gravener

13th Mar

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17th Mar

NO SCHOOL

Labour Day Holiday

Fiona Channing

Julie Shingles

Lauren McQuillen

Justine Lowery

Linda Cam

Kim Marchesi

Kerry Flett

HELP NEEDED

20st Mar

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24th MAR

Kerry Peel

HELP NEEDED

Jodie Underwood

Melissa Fulton

Jessica Darvill

HELP NEEDED

Tracey Ryan

Cherie Washe

Krystal Van Sluys

Brad Coridas

HELP NEEDED

27th Mar

-

31st Mar

Jessica Theodore

HELP NEEDED

Vivienne Johnstone

Vicki Nikolajew

Ulrike Herzog

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

Sandra Dekkers

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

Tamsyn Lenne

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

Please note due to price rise pies are now $4.00 Sausage rolls are $3.00 sorry for inconvenience Welcome back thank you to all volunteers past and new.

All volunteers please help as much as possible as it is hard to operate with 2 windows open for the Students as they only have a short time to get food before the bell. Even if it’s only for recess or lunchtime for those who are not on the

roster. All help is much appreciated. Thank you. Tracey

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MAFFRA & DISTRICT CAR CLUB

The Maffra & District Car Club is hosting another

of their “ Junior Driver training “ sessions at the

Boisdale Hillclimb complex on the

26th March 2017.

These events are designed to teach 12 to 18 year

olds basic car control skills in a controlled

environment. The drivers have an instructor with

them at all times & are taken through a series of

tests to develop the skills. The entry is Free to all

junior drivers & there is also a free barbeque at

the conclusion. Vehicles & Instructors are

supplied by Maffra Car Club members. The event

is open to the first 40 entrants.

Bookings are required & entry forms can be

obtained from the website www.madcc.com

or contacting Chris Clark

(JDP Coordinator) 0409 007628