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Principal Report

Principal Report

At Mooroolbark College we pride ourselves on building strong relationships.  This occurs in many different ways at the College including in class, relationships made in Home Group, as part of our camps and tours program, during interschool sport and as part of the many clubs Mooroolbark College provides for students.

Music Club runs every Wednesday, straight after school.  In Music club students have the opportunity to explore music at their own pace, and have full access to the band rooms, studio and teachers to engage in self-directed learning. They also have the opportunity to join in on workshops that cover technology, theory, performance craft, song writing and production. 

Weights Clubs is a great opportunity for students to work with staff in a supportive environment where the fitness and health is a priority.

Board Game operates after school on a Tuesday night supported by Mr Grey Noble.  The Board gaming and roleplaying club has students from different year levels coming together and playing a variety of different board games. We also have a group learning to play Dungeons and Dragons, a classic roleplaying game

Computer Club is open every lunchtime for students in E3 with Mrs Mc Gregor.  This club allows for the diverse interests of the students in the area of learning technology.  It is a collaborate environment where students learn to work with each other.

Sphero club is a chance for students to control a robot through a variety of different apps. Some days students are running though a racecourse while others sees students programming precision movement sequences.

Fitness Club runs on a Tuesday and Thursday morning in the ECA at 7.15 am.  It is wonderful to have both staff and students training together.  Whether it be circuit training, a cardio class, a boxing class or a strength class there is a great amount of energy coming from the ECA in the mornings.  Finishing the morning with breakfast.

Club 34 exists for students each Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm in the library for students in Years 7 to 10 and in the Senior Study Centre for Years 11 and 12.  Both are staffed by teachers who are there to help students with homework and study.   It is an amazing experience to walk into both places and see sixty or seventy students working in small groups, individually or with teachers.  Come along and go into the nightly raffle and enjoy a biscuit and a drink.

If you like to draw, paint, design or create this is the place for you.  Our artistic team in The Arts area is open to students every Thursday at lunchtime.  This creates the opportunity for students with artistic abilities or interests to come together and experiment and learn new techniques in a support environment

Bat’s production rehearsals are ramping up with staff and student commitment at an all-time high.  I have already seen outstanding professionalism and talent being showcased as the students workshop their performances.  It is a fantastic show and we are all looking forward to seeing the final product in August.

I encourage students at Mooroolbark College to choose and be involved in as many activities within the school as we are very fortunate for students to have the opportunity to enjoy such a diverse range of opportunities.

Ann Stratford

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Student Free Days

Student Free Days

Please note the following Student Free Days.

Monday 12th June – Public Holiday

Friday 16th June – Curriculum Day – Students are not required at the College.

Monday 17th July -  Curriculum Day – students are not required at the College

Students return for start of Term 3 on Tuesday 18th July.

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College Captain

College Captain

Captain profile: Rhiann Grey Yellow House Middle School Captain 

What do you hope to achieve this year in your role?
This year there are many things I would like to achieve; both in terms of academic and non-academic aspects. My academic achievements are to pass my English essay on Tomorrow When the War Began by John Marsden. Also, I intend to pass every subject with grades with at least a C. My non-academic goals are to improve my drawing skills and develop my creative mind, particularly with colours.

Who is a leader that you admire and why do you admire them?
I admire my neighbour Randall Wilson because when I think of things I want to draw, I am inspired by some of his paintings on his Facebook page and his website ( www.navart.com.au). This is a great resource if you don’t know what to draw and need to get the ideas flowing.

What are some of your future goals?
My major goal is to complete Year 12 and go to University as I would like to be an Art or Maths/Science teacher (and hopefully compete my Masters as well!)

Final comment
“If you are passionate about something, pursue it no matter what anyone else thinks. That’s how dreams are achieved” ( quote seen on www.mediawebapps.com)

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National Reconciliation Week: 27 May to 3 June

National Reconciliation Week: 27 May to 3 June

In addition to having the Aboriginal Flag flown during this week, Mooroolbark College acknowledged National Reconciliation Week (NRW) with a visual display of the Reconciliation Timeline in the Library.  A video of the Reconciliation Timeline was also placed on the College’s Facebook page.

Teachers shared information about the two significant anniversaries of reconciliation in Australia being celebrated this year with their students in Home Group. Namely, 50 Year Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum and 25 Year Anniversary of the Mabo Decision. All Mooroolbark College staff and students were asked to be part of NRW: “What will your next step towards reconciliation be?”

Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, in the knowledge that we believe in fairness for everyone, that our diversity makes us richer, and that together, we are stronger.

Judith Patten
Koorie Education Mentor Coordinator

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Education Week – Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

Education Week – Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

From the 22nd to the 26th May, Mooroolbark College hosted Education Week – Healthy Mind, Healthy Body. There were a number of events held throughout the week. Some healthy competitions ran, including a Year 9 Dodgeball game, Year 7 Basketball tournament and a staff vs Year 12 Volleyball match. There were relaxation sessions offered at Lunchtime – including meditation and colouring sessions. A Beyond Blue Guest Speaker spoke about her journey and a healthy cooking class was run. As usual, our lunchtime gym was open and there was an intense fitness circuit run at Fitness Club on Tuesday morning. The Year 12s and staff got involved in sharing their gratitude by filling up Gratitude walls.  Things that they were grateful for were friends, family, teachers, having food, having a home, coffee and students doing well in class, sunny days and helpful work colleagues. In Home Group students learnt about the benefits of gratitude and being kind, they watched short videos, shared what they were grateful for, filled in gratitude diaries and wrote short letters to a special person they were grateful for.

Allie Grey-Smith
Head of Health & Physical Education

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Language Perfect Competition

Language Perfect Competition

The main focus of the year is always the global Language Perfect Competition, held in May for students in Years 7, 8 and 9. This year, unbelievably, we gained a record number of awards. Last year we were awarded 112 awards, this year it was a sensational 158 awards!
The top student in the College was again JACK HILL in Year 8, followed closely by DYLAN KNAPP in Year 9. After competing for 6 years, we finally had these two students who achieved the Elite Award. 10,000 points were required to get to this elusive level. Congratulations again to Jack and Dylan. This was a magnificent effort, boys!
This year we had ten recipients of Gold, the greatest number of Gold Awards ever. The names of those successful students in order were Shaun Donald-Wilson, Riley Price, Caitlyn Kavanagh, Joshua Kuszlaba, Alexander Newman, Lauren Triangolo, Josh McMeeken, Jaymie Cathie, Forum Patel and Jason Kennedy.
Silver Awards were won by four students. Thirty-four students won a Bronze Award and 108 students won a Credit Award. The competition was intense! Mooroolbark College can be very proud of coming 3rd in the world in the under 500 Language Students category. The awards will be sent to the school in Term 3 and the highest achievers will be awarded their certificates in assembly.

Andrea Henderson
Languages KLA Head

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NEVR concert

NEVR concert

Congratulations to our students who performed in the NEVR concert at Hamer Hall on Tuesday 30th May.

This concert is run by the Regional Music Coordinators and involves hundreds of music students from our region who perform in different bands and ensembles.  Students attended two or three rehearsals at different schools, with the final evening performance at Hamer Hall in the city.

The standard of the performances was outstanding, especially given the limited rehearsal time, and it was an amazing opportunity for students to perform in a world-class concert hall,

Well done to Grace Pearce, Sienna Davies, Kyle Wahrenberger, Riley Price and Montana Applegate who performed in the Secondary Choir, Jason Kennedy in the Concert Band and Iris Kennedy who performed in the Symphony Orchestra.

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MUSIC LESSONS

Is your child interested in music lessons?

We currently have saxophones, flutes and clarinets available to lend out to students who would like to learn how to play a musical instrument.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact any of the music staff at the College on 9727 8100.

Lisa Gaudion
Instrumental Music Coordinator

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Bike Ed 2017 - Semester 1, Ride 3: LYSTERFIELD

Bike Ed 2017 - Semester 1, Ride 3: LYSTERFIELD

Our Year 9 Bike Ed class spent an amazing day at Lysterfield Mountain Bike Park on Tuesday 6th June. Whilst we had a wet and chilly morning (which made for some very muddy bikes and clothes..) the majority of the day turned out great, and it only added to the fun and the challenge! We finished with many saying we can't wait to go back!  Special thanks to Mr Olarenshaw for taking the time to come with us and show us his  knowledge and skills.

Luke McCormick
PE Teacher

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Sporting Stars

Sporting Stars

Congratulations to Cooper Foulis (Yr 9, R9) and Melissa Kendrick (Yr 11, G8) for being selected in Victorian Representative teams recently.

Cooper was selected in the Team Vic 15 years and Under Australian Rules Football Team to represent School Sport Victoria at the School Sport Australia 15 and Under Australian Rules Football Championship to be held in Perth and Mandurah from July 22 – July 29, 2017.

Melissa was selected as All Victorian Corner Back in the Women’s 16 and Over State Gridiron (American Football) Team following her teams grand final win while playing for the Croydon Ranges.

Well done to both these champions!

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Partnership with The Professionals Real Estate

Partnership with The Professionals Real Estate

Mooroolbark College has recently developed a partnership with The Professionals Real Estate – Mooroolbark through former student, Regina Atkinson.

On behalf of The Professionals Real Estate – Mooroolbark, a donation of $500 will be made to Mooroolbark College for every house sold through the Mooroolbark College community. If you are considering selling your home, Regina can be contacted on 0417 565 624 and mention that you belong to the Mooroolbark College community.

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Community Circle

Community Circle

Mooroolbark College is committed to supporting our local community, below are the notices to assist in keeping up to date with:

Entertainment Memberships

Eastern Ranges (AFL) School Holiday Camps

 

 

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Eastern Ranges (AFL) School Holiday Camps

The Eastern Ranges are once again holding July School Holidays football programs for boys aged 12-15 (14 July) and girls in high school (7 July)! The program provides participants with the opportunity to train like a TAC Cup player and see what it takes to become an AFL player! Players are put through an AFL Draft Combine style fitness test and receive their individual results. For more information visit www.easternrangesprograms.com 

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Calendar Term Two 2017

Calendar Term Two 2017

College Office Hours

MONDAY- THURSDAY: 8.15AM- 4.00PM

FRIDAY: 8.15AM- 3.30PM

Term Two 2017

 

Monday 12th June
- Queen’s Birthday Public holiday

Tuesday 13th June
- Resources Meeting 7pm

Wednesday 14th June
- VCE GAT

Thursday 15th June
- Year 12 Social

Friday 16th June
- Report writing day
- Students not required at College

Tuesday 20th June
- College Council Meeting 7pm 

Monday 26th June – Friday 30th June
- Recognition of NAIDOC Week
- Year 10 Work Experience

Tuesday 27th June
- Community Relations Meeting 4.30pm

Friday 30th June
- Last day Term 2 -  2.30pm finish

Monday 3rd July 
- Reports available to Parents/ Guardians 

Term Three 2017

Monday 17th July
- Professional Development Day
- Students not required at College 

Tuesday 18th July
- Term 3 begins for students 

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