Principal Report

Mr Lachlann Carter, CEO of the organisation, 100 Story Building will be joining Mooroolbark College as ‘Principal for the Day’ on Thursday 7th September.  www.100storybuilding.org.au
Lanchlann will be working with visual communication students, the students from the Writing for Writers class and our school student leaders.  We look forward to welcoming him into the College.

On Friday 8th September parents and guardians will receive access to their child’s Interim Reports and access will also be available to book Parent Teacher Interviews held on Wednesday 20th September. A reminder that students are not required at the College on this day so they can accompany their parents/guardians to the interviews.  Interim Reports are a snap shot of your child’s progress at a point mid-way through Term 3. If you require your login details for Compass please contact the College on 9727 8100.

Currently we are part way through our four year review of our current Strategic Plan. On Wednesday 23rd August the College Leadership met with our reviewer Carol Every, Duncan Cant from DET, Carol Wells, College Council President and two highly experienced Principals to start the review process. 

Some of the key issues discussed included:

• NAPLAN growth data

• VCE data

• Assessing against AUSVELS (Vic Curriculum)

• The importance of moderation, collaboration and a documented (guaranteed and viable curriculum) in high performing schools

• Student voice in the classroom

• Data literacy of staff to inform the teaching and learning program

• What do we value at Mooroolbark College?  How do we model it?

• Student opinion survey data

Our review continues next week as we further explore the College’s achievements over the past four years and set our goals and targets for the next four years.

Ann Stratford
Principal

5th annual Mooroolbark College Film Festival

A huge congratulations to all students that had their films shown to an enthusiastic audience at the 5th annual Mooroolbark College Film Festival on Thursday night.

Well done to all of the category winners.
Best Year 11 film - One Last Time
Best Year 12 film - Story...
Audience Award for Year 11 - Epidemic
Audience Award for Year 11 runner-up - One Last Time
Audience Award for Year 12 – The Lord of the Dabs
Audience Award for Year 12 runner-up - Story

Matt Neil
Media Teacher

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Wear it Purple Day

The College celebrated Wear it Purple Day. The day was all about celebrating LGBTIQ youth being who they are, and pictured are just some of the students who attended to show their support, whether they are a part of the LGBTIQ community or an ally.
This year, a safe space was set up in the library (with a display of ex students' responses about being an LGBTIQ student at Mooroolbark College in the background) at lunchtime with a screening of 'Gayby Baby' and an in depth discussion with a panel of staff afterwards.

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Mt Buller Snowboarding and Skiing Day Trip 2017

On Monday 28th August, 52 students from Years 7-12 and 7 staff hit the slopes of Mt Buller. It was an early start to the day, leaving Mooroolbark College at 5am. The weather at Mt Buller was beautiful and we were treated with blue skies for the day. For some students this was the first time they had seen snow and was a very exciting experience. Students had a lesson in the morning learning new skills in skiing and snowboarding or refining their abilities. After lunch, we all headed out to try our skills down the slopes. It was definitely a fun day filled with challenges, laughs and new experiences. Thank you to the staff that helped make the day run so smoothly – Ms. Rosendale, Mr. Mccormick, Mr. Olarenshaw, Mr. Donald and Ms. De Hommel (pre-service teacher).
Allie Grey-Smith and Matthew Bell
Teachers in Charge

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College Captain

Veronica Bell Yellow House Captain

What do you hope to achieve this year in your role?
In my role as a captain I would like to develop my confidence level so that I will be able to speak in front of massive crowds without feeling uneasy.

Who is a leader that you admire and why do you admire them?
I admire a woman named Rosa Louise McCauley Park.  She was an activist in the Civil Rights Movement, whom the Unites States Congress called “the first lady of civil rights” and “the mother of the freedom movement’.  I admire Rosa for many reasons, however the main reason is that she stood up for what she believed in, no matter what.

What are some of your goals for the future?
My goals are to be successfully gain a position in the medical field and study for a role within a hospital.

Final sentence for readers.
Stay true to yourself and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Duke of Ed

On Wednesday 16 August, Year 9 Duke of Ed students completed the Wonga Park Obstacle/Commando Course. 
We saw unbelievable Teamwork, Courage, Persistence and Leadership!

Luke Mccormick

Duke of Ed Coordinator

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Year 9 Bike Ed

On Friday 19 August our Year 9 Bike Education class completed the East Link Trail ride. The first of our 4 major rides, this was a great day (we were very lucky with the weather) where we got a great indication of how much we need to do to prepare for our final 3 major rides.
Luke Mccormick
Bike Education Instructor 

Great Amazing Race!

Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh students completed a Great Amazing Race through the City last week.  They competed in 4 teams of 6 with the race finishing with teams having to set up and then pack up a tent in Federation Square! We saw great teamwork and amazing leadership across the day.

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Masterclass Program Unit 3&4 2017 students

ATTENTION UNIT 3&4 2017 STUDENTS!!!!

To assist you prepare and revise for you upcoming VCE Exams, a specialise Masterclass Program has been organised for students in the Yarra Valley and Yarra Ranges Network Schools.
Highly regarded presenters including Textbook Authors, Exam Assessors and Lecturers will present specialised revision seminars for various subjects.
Information you will gain from these Masterclasses will prove to be invaluable in the lead up to your final Exams.
The 2017 Masterclass program begins with Biology and Music Performance on Saturday 16th September and runs through until Sunday 15th October.

Students form Mooroolbark College are invited to enrol by visiting www.trybooking.com/306899

Please see the attached flyer for more information or speak with Mr Olarenshaw or Jodi Mathieson in the General Office.

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Calendar Term Three 2017

College Office Hours

MONDAY- THURSDAY: 8.15AM- 4.00PM

FRIDAY: 8.15AM- 3.30PM

Term Three 2017

September
Friday 1st Yr 10 Social
Tuesday 5th Education Committee Meeting (6pm)
PTCA Meeting(7pm)
Friday 8th Parent/Teacher Bookings open to parents 3pm
Tuesday 12th SRC Carnival Day
Parent/Teacher booking closes to parents 12pm
Resources (7pm)
VCAL Preparation evening 2018 (7pm)
Tuesday 19th Community Relations Meeting(4.30pm)
College Council Meeting (7pm)
VCAL preparation evening 2018
Wednesday 20th Parent/Teacher interviews
Friday 22nd SRC Sports Colours Day free dress
Final day Term 3, 2.30pm finish 

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.

Community Circle

Mooroolbark College is committed to supporting our local community, below are notices from our community:

Entertainment Memberships
Croydon Little Athletics open day 
Single Parent Active Kids open day 
Light The Night community event 
Mooroolbark Cricket Club 
Danielle Sargent Photography
Anglicare Victoria

Entertainment Membership

Support our fundraising by buying the NEW 2017 | 2018 Entertainment Membership.Everyone who has purchased a 2017/18 book and those that do in the months of June and July have the chance to win one nights accommodation staying at the Star Sydney, The Astral Tower and Residence. With school hoildays coming up it is a great opportunity to save $s.
For a limited time, everyone who purchases an Entertainment Membership from you through your Online Order Page, will receive a bonus $10 Woolworths WISH eGift Card! With Father’s Day coming soon, it’s a perfect time to buy your Entertainment Membership or as a great gift idea.

Entertainment Memberships are filled with hundreds of valuable offers for everything you love to do, and you'll be helping our fundraising at the same time!

Buy from us NOW!

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Croydon Little Athletics

Croydon Little Athletics Centre is preparing for the upcoming Summer athletics season.  As a community based, not for profit organisation that is purely run by parent volunteers, we are spreading the word about our 

fantastic Saturday morning events during the 2017/18 season with our Open Day coming up shortly.

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Single Parents Active Kids

Single Parents Active Kids http://www.singleparentsactivekids.org/camps/ is holding an open day for all single parent families on Sunday 10th of September. We are a non for profit organisation run by single parents for single parents. The positive impact we have had in the last 9 years has been amazing and we all know alot more single parents and their wanting to be active kids would benefit greatly from joining in the fun that single parents active kids provides on a very regular basis.

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Light The Night community event

Light the Night is the Leukaemia Foundation’s annual fundraising event that helps light the way for people with blood cancer and is to be held again at Lillydale Lake on Friday 29th September with registration starting at 5.00pm.

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Mooroolbark Cricket Club 

It's not too late to join the Mooroolbark Cricket Club

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Danielle Sargent Photography

Looking for a photographer to capture special memories of the family, newborn, glamour, portfoilio or event?  Contact

Danielle Sargent 

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Anglicare Victoria

Due to circumstances beyond their control, some children can no longer live with their birth family. Their experiences have left them frustrated and confused about where they belong. The children need to feel part of a family that can provide them with love, encouragement and support. Can you help them?

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