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Ann Stratford

Principal's Report

It is much pride that I announce the Student Leaders for 2018.  There are categories of student leadership within the College:  College Captains, House Captains (Senior and Middle), Arts Captains and the Student Representative Council (SRC). 

The Arts Captain applications close for 2018 Year 10 students on Friday 8th December and I encourage students currently in Year 9 who have a passion for the arts, be it music, drama or the creative arts to apply. 

Congratulations goes to the following student leaders who have been appointed:

College Captains:       
     
Tiani Welch-Philips & Angus Fern

Blue House Captains:

Senior – Nicola Johnson-Clarke & Georgia Boundy

Middle – Emily Farkashazy & Caitlyn O’Rorke

Green House Captains:

Senior – Jana McConnell & Brad Menheere

Middle –Caitlyn Kavanagh & Jonty Just

Red House Captains

Senior – Hayden Watkins & Stephanie De Vincentis

Middle –Lily Philpott & Caitlin Wylie

Yellow House Captains

Senior – Keeley Hocking & Alannah Fischer

Middle –Sarah Reuter & Brooke Bellinger

The Student Representative Council represents the student body at Mooroolbark College.  Successful applicants are nominated by students and are then elected by their peers through the whole school election process. . 

Congratulations to the following students from Years 8 to 12 who are representing the student body in 2018.

Year 8 

Jay Stephens (Blue) Stephanie Troian (Green) Josh Kuszlaba (Red) Tanayah Godley (Yellow)

Year 9

Riley Price (Blue) Shayla Kimpton (Green) Cara Schofield (Red) Bec Doolan (Yellow)

Year 10 

Dylan Knapp (Blue) Charli Fuerst (Green) Tianya Oliver-Peel (Red) Jason Kennedy (Yellow)

Year 11

Jordan Daniels & Jaida Elliott (Blue) India Davies & Kieron Holdsworth (Green) Bethany Shegog (Red) Nathan Schwab (Yellow)

Year 12 

Alex Burke (Blue) Lily Kingbaul (Green) Karl Voigt (Red) Sharnhi Webb (Yellow)

 

Early in 2018 Year 7 students will have the opportunity to nominate for Year 7 SRC position

I would also like to recognise our outgoing student leaders who have contributed in such a significant way to the College throughout 2017.

On Thursday 23rd November, we farewelled our Year 12 students at the Valedictory Dinner.  This is a special night, because at Mooroolbark College we celebrate the achievement of every child.  Each student has travelled a remarkable and unique journey to complete Year 12 successfully.  Thank you to all the family, friends and staff who celebrated this special journey with the graduating students of 2017.

With a little over 3 weeks to go there is still much happening at Mooroolbark College.  The end of year program is a great opportunity for students to connect with different year levels.  This reinforces the relations that are built in the vertical home and provides connection with teachers outside the classroom.  There is a variety of activities available and I encourage students to attend.

In addition, we have three camps in operation.  The Year 12 Cambodia tour, the Year 11 East Coast tour and the Year 8 South Australia German tour.  I wish all students and staff the best.

This year’s Awards Night will be held on Tuesday 19th December at the George Wood Performing Arts Centre, Kalinda Road, Ringwood.    This is an important night in our school calendar where we celebrate success across all aspects of College life.  It is an opportunity to celebrate exceptional academic, sporting, art, diligence and hard work.  Invitations will be sent to recipients on Thursday 7th December both by mail and through Compass emails.  I am looking forward to this celebration of excellence at Mooroolbark College.

In 2018 our House Teams will be expanded to include the College’s Pathways Counsellors in each of the House offices.  This will provide an opportunity for students to link with their Pathways Counsellor on a more regular basis. 

Blue House

House Leader – Mr Andrew U’ren

Cluster Coordinators – Ms Robyn Cooper and Mr Chris Stephen

Pathways Counsellor – Mrs Maria Pisano

Green House

House Leader – Ms Claire Jones

Cluster Coordinators – Mr Andrew Dingey and Mrs Jenny Roberts

Pathways Counsellor – Mrs Maria Pisano

Red House

House Leader – Mrs Laura Bevan

Cluster Coordinators – Ms Stephanie Bell and Ms Sarah Rosendale

Pathways Counsellor – Mrs Dannielle Keogh

Yellow House

House Leader – Mr Matthew Bell

Cluster Coordinators – Ms Belinda Cannington and Ms Ronda Harker

Pathways Counsellor – Mrs Eva Woodward

Ann Stratford
Principal 

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Beginning of 2018

Beginning of 2018

The College has two Students Free Professional Development days at the beginning of 2018, held on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th January. Students in Year 7, 11 & 12 will commence on Wednesday 31st January with Years 8, 9, 10 students commence on Thursday 1st February 2018. VCAL students commence on Monday 5th February 2018.

2018 Dates
January
29th and 30th Staff Professional Development days- NO STUDENTS REQUIRED 
31st, Wednesday Year 7, 11 & 12 students commence 

February 
1st, Thursday Years 8, 9, 10 students commence
5th, Monday VCAL students commence
12th, Monday College photos 

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Edrolo has arrived at Mooroolbark College

Edrolo has arrived at Mooroolbark College

Edrolo is an online resource that has a comprehensive, premium, interactive online videos and exam simulations for the VCE, providing our students with the best opportunity to perform to their potential throughout the year. Edrolo is a fantastic resource that is an extremely valuable investment for our teaching and learning culture to support the continued success of our VCE students. 

You can see Edrolo in action by visiting this link: edrolo.com.au/parents/

Mooroolbark College teachers and students are provided with training on how to best utilise the resource prior to 2018and students will use Edrolo in a range of ways across the year, for:

• holiday homework;

• pre-class work;

• post-class consolidation;

• assessment preparation; and

• exam revision.

Good luck to our VCE students for 2018 

Grant Olarenshaw,
VCE Coordinator

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2018 College Photos

2018 College Photos

In 2018 the College photos will be taken on Monday 12th February 2018. More information will be sent to families early next year.

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Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh - Adventurous Journey 2017

Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh - Adventurous Journey 2017

On Monday 30th October, our 2017 Duke of Ed team set off for Wilsons Prom for our Adventurous Journey (Major qualifying camp).  This included 2 nights in tents, sleeping on roll mats, taking and cooking all our own food. The first night was at Tidal River camping ground and then carrying our 15kg (approx.) packs hiking to three different camping grounds on second day / night. Our Refuge Cove group (lead by the all-conquering Mr VK!) achieved a record first 24kms in one day when they decided to continue from Refuge Cove and head to Waterloo Bay for the night, to avoid crossing Sealers Cove River at high tide the next morning.  A massive effort!  We saw wombats, snakes, possums, wallabies and hundreds of birds.  Congratulations to the 2017 Duke team – an amazing effort and experience.

The whole group showed excellent leadership and resilience.  Massive thanks to Sarah Rosendale, Jordan Van Keulen,  ex Duke  of Ed student superstars Jade and Paula Hubben, Jack Van Horn and student teacher Sarah Battersby for coming along to help.  They were sensational!  For anyone who has not had a “Prom experience”, it is a must!

Luke McCormick 
Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator

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Bake off winner update

Bake off winner update

Not only the winner of our Literacy Bake off, we had some exciting updated news!

After entering the Year 7 Showcase Night cake competition, Chloe Bellinger entered her cake in the Lilydale show where she won First Prize in Birthday or Celebration Cake Junior Section and Best Exhibit in Junior Decorated Cakes.
We congratulate her and thank the teachers who encouraged her to enter the Lilydale show.

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Bike Ed Major Ride #4 Semester 2

Bike Ed Major Ride #4 Semester 2

On Tuesday 21st November, the Semester 2 Year 9 Bike Ed class completed our 4th and final major ride for 2017, by conquering the Capital City Trail to the city. 
Starting at Mitcham and heading along the Eastern Freeway paths, we went through Studley Park, past the Collingwood Childrens Farm, through Richmond before heading along the banks of the Yarra River, past AAMI Park and Rod Laver finally finishing at Federation square. It was a very hot day and our team did an amazing job, showing off the skill and knowledge learnt over a great semester!

Luke McCormick
Bide Ed Teacher 

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Mooroolbark Community Forum with Sharelle McMahon

Mooroolbark Community Forum with Sharelle McMahon

On Thursday 23rd November, 17 Year 8 and 9 girls (Netballers and aspiring leaders) walked to the Mooroolbark Community Centre to take part in a Forum that was a presentation by Sharelle McMahon - former Australian Netball Captain and now Australian Sports Hall of Fame member.  Shartelle gave an amazing insight on doubts and fears, courage, Resilience, Personal Brand and Motivation Vs Discipline.  Our girls took plenty from the session and represented our College sensationally at this community event.

Luke McCormick

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Camps Sport Education Fund

Camps Sport Education Fund

Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist
beyond the classroom.
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student
will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun
activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s
commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.

If you are eligible for the CSEF please contact the General Office on 9727 8100 to obtain a CSEF application form or download from

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/programs/health/csefapplicationform.docx

csefflyer

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Calendar Term Four 2017

Calendar Term Four 2017 

College Office Hours

MONDAY- THURSDAY: 8.15AM- 4.00PM

FRIDAY 8.15AM- 3.30PM

December
1st, Friday Yr 11 VCAL 2018 orientation day
     Yr 7 Rookie Band Workshop Lilydale Heights SC (9am- 3pm)
5th, Tuesday  PTCA (7pm)
6th, Wednesday  VET Orientation day
7th, Thursday  Yr 10 Course Confirmation 2018 3pm – 7pm
8th, Friday  Yr 9/10 picnic day
     EAST COAST TOUR 8-14TH DEC
11th, Monday Yr 8-9 Course Confirmation 2018 (No Yr 7 or 8 classes) 11am – 7pm
12th, Tuesday Grade 6 Orientation
      C.S. Celebration
14th, Thursday SRC AGM
19th, Tuesday AWARDS NIGHT (7pm)
22nd, Friday Reports available for parents 3pm
     Final day of 2017

2018

January
29th and 30th Staff Professional Development days- NO STUDENTS REQUIRED 
31st, Wednesday Year 7, 11 & 12 students commence 

February 
1st, Thursday Years 8, 9, 10 students commence
5th, Monday VCAL students commence
12th, Monday College photos 

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Community Circle

Community Circle

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

Mooroolbark Soccer 
Kilsyth Football Club
Kilsyth East Netball Club
Croydon Cricket Club
Entertainment Memberships
Chirnside Park Auskick 
Curves Gym Offer
Danielle Sargent Photography
Anglicare Victoria
Cave Hill Summer Camp

Mooroolbark Soccer 

Mooroolbark Soccer Club is a great family and community club.  All Junior coaches are volunteers.  In 2017 our senior men's and women's team played in State League 1 and unlike other teams at this level all players play for no payment.

On Sunday December 10th we are having our early bird registration day from 11.00am til 3.00pm to enroll players for the 2018 season.

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Kilsyth Football Club 

Each year we are looking for new family’s to come and join our Family Friendly Football Club

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Kilsyth East Netball Club

Are you or your child keen to join a netball club that is focused on FUN and TEAMWORK with low player fees!?   Then Kilsyth East Netball Club is for you!

We are looking for players aged 6 (prior to end of year) all the way through to Open age group. We welcome players of all ages and abilities who are keen to make new friends and enjoy a team sport at a great family orientated club.  We train and play at Pinks Reserve in Kilsyth. 

All players are welcome to come down to a training session to have a trial and see if they would like to join!  We are also keen for coaches, umpires and volunteers to help out. 

Please call President Sara Barber on 0408 997 228 or Secretary Kirra Charlton on 0439 851 921 for more information or email us at kilsytheastnetballclub@gmail.com

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Croydon Football Club

Each year we are looking for new family’s to come and join our Family Friendly Football Club so come along with their child to have a look.

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Entertainment Memberships

Support our fundraising by buying the 2018 Entertainment Membership. With Christmas 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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 Chirnside Park Auskick 

Are you interested in Auskick for 2018? 

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Curves Gym Offer

Offering ladies a $1 joining fee, giving ladies a great opportunity to come and see what our facilities are.

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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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Cave Hill Summer Camp 

Cave Hill Creek is an award winning camp.  Our Summer Camp programs are fantastic summer holiday options for families juggling work and struggling to supervise kids, parents looking to get kids outdoors and tech free, or as a Christmas present that gives experiences rather than things.  If you feel this may be of interest to your school community please share widely.

 For more information and registrations go to: http://www.cavehillcreek.com.au/summercamp.html otherwise please get in touch with us on info@cavehillcreek.com.au or (03) 5349 7381 if you have any questions.

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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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