Doveton College It s cool to be at school DOVETON COLLEGE NEWSLETTER Principal s News There was Woody and the Horse, Dorothy the Scarecrow, Madeline, Captain Underpants, Pigeon in the Bus, The Mad Hatter, The Indian, Cinderella, and plenty of fairies; and that was only the staff. Congratulations to all who participated in the dress up as part of book week. The young students were wonderful in their costumes and the senior students got into the fun and frivolity of the day by parading throughout the College; even the rain couldn t put the older students off touring the classrooms with their costumes. The Early Learning staff had the students from each of the rooms in their costumes- Spider Man, Iron Man and Cinderella were plentiful. The children from the rooms loved parading and seeing all the other students show off their costumes. Thank you to the Prep - Year 2 teams, and the ELC staff who set up the Agora event and had a number of parents in attendance. After the Agora event, the older students toured the College. I loved the way the Year 3 9 students went through the junior rooms and interacted with the younger students and showed off their costumes. A great way to celebrate Book Week. Last week was positive in so many ways. The final day of the College review was held with staff, students and parents being involved. The outcome of the review will see a new 4 year strategic plan developed for the College to guide the period 2016-19. The student outcomes in NAPLAN were released last week and while there is still much to do to get 62 Tristania Street, DOVETON, 3177 T 03 8765 0111 F 03 8765 0199 E doveton.co@edumail.vic.gov.au www.dovetoncollege.vic.edu.au 3 September 2015 Edition 13 SEPTEMBER Thursday 3 Fathers Day Stall Prep, 1, 3, 4 & 7 Friday 4 Fathers Day Stall Years 2, 5, 6, 8 & 9 Friday 4 Tuesday 8 Tuesday 8 Wed 9 Fri 11 Friday 11 Monday 14 Tuesday 15 Wednesday 16 Friday 18 Year 9 Goals Interview excursion to KMPG 2016 Prep Orientation 9:30am -10:30am Year 9 Goals Team Excursion Years 3 4 Camp Oasis Years 7 9 Students on Track Excursion Sandown Racetrack Whole School Assembly 2:20pm Years 4-6 Athletics Year 9 Careers Excursion Multicultural Day Friday 18 Last Day of School for Term 3 Students dismissed at 1:30pm OCTOBER Friday 2 Friday 8 Monday 26 Tuesday 20 NOVEMBER Early Learning Centre Closed Year 7 9 Regional Athletics Day Grade 1 Lego World Excursion Prep Orientation 9:30 10:30am Monday 2 Curriculum Day Prep Year 9 Tuesday 3 Tuedsay 17 Melbourne Cup Holiday Prep Orientation 9:30 10:30am Doveton College Last Day Term 3 Friday 18 September Students will be dismissed at 1:30pm Like Doveton College on Facebook www.dovetoncollege.vic.edu.au 3 September 2015 Edition 13
Principal s News continued the results which I believe the College students are capable of, the first signs of significant growth in student outcomes were present. Year 9 student outcomes were highlighted by significant growth in all areas of testing. The Curriculum Day provided a welcome chance to get stuck into a number of required tasks. For the Early Learning staff, the ability to get together to talk about the vision and processes operating in the centre is not easily attainable given the lack of opportunity to meet; there are two shifts and 3 levels of staff operating in the centre each day Educators (teachers), Diplomas and Certificate III, each with variations in their workplace day. I spent some time with the ELC staff who were having an important discussion about leadership and processes and how they operate in the centre. It was vibrant and positive with the ELC focusing on the delivery of pedagogy and community interaction and communication as the priorities for this year. The community staff met to develop a number of priorities. There is plenty going on within the community team who are working on the end of year celebration day, our connection model and how we will use volunteers in a wider context. The teachers worked on their curriculum documentation. Progress in certainly being seen with the scope and sequence for courses being finalised and the discussion now moving to the best way of teaching courses. I spent time with the PE and Maths/ Science staff and had really fruitful discussions about Literacy across their Curriculum and what it actually looks like. The college is developing a vibrant and rigorous curriculum with the discussions now about what quality Teaching and Learning looks like in the classroom and implementing the curriculum in a robust and explicit way. Greg McMahon Executive Principal Planning for 2016 Are you Moving Schools? If you are looking at changing schools, please let the College know as soon as possible, so that we can plan for 2016. It is impotant that we know as soon as possible. Exciting new Programs starting next term. Information coming home soon. Early Learning News It s been a very busy time in Early Learning. A big thankyou to everyone for making sure the children came in their favourite character on Dress Up day. We enjoyed the parade with the big kids in Prep, Grades 1 & 2. Footy Day was a big success and thankyou to everyone that braved the rain and came along to our Bring a Bloke night last night. Fun was had by all involved. A big thankyou to the staff from Early Learning and those that helped from the College, who stayed longer or came back to work to make the evening a success. School Holidays are coming from the 21 September - 1 October and Early Learning will be open as usual. Only the teachers will be on leave. Friday October 2 is a public holiday and the Early Learning Centre will be closed. Lisa Dawes Assistant Principal Early Learning
Book Week - Dress Up Day
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Camps, Sport and Excursion Fund (CSEF) The Camps, Sport and Excursion Fund (CSEF) applications are closing. CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the cost of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid Health Care Card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. $125.00 for Primary school students. $225.00 for Secondary school students. Application forms are available at the office. College Footy Day On Wednesday September 2, Doveton College student leaders held a footy day fundraiser to raise funds for State School Relief. The students organised the promotional material for the event, spoke at assemblies to promote the event and collected the donations from the students, reinforcing valuable leadership skills and attributes they ve developed over the year. The day was a huge success with students and staff proudly wearing their footy colours. Thank you to everyone who participated. We ended up raising $370.00 for a very worth while cause. David Aird Student Leadership Coordinator Year 9 GOALS Program Some of our Year 9 students have been attending a Casey City Challenge held at Monash University. Part of the challenge involves writing a group report on what makes a good city. They have attended a series of lectures and are now completing their assignment ready to be submitted. Jennifer Talbot Year 9 Co-ordinator Term 4 - Hats On Our Early Learning children began Hats On on September 1. A reminder to Parents and Carers to also dress their children in SunSmart clothing as the weather warms up. All school children must bring their hats back to school on the first day of Term 4.
Summer Uniform As we reach the end of Term 3, I write to all parents to remind you that Term 4 marks the change over to summer uniform for our students. As a College we believe that school uniform plays an important role in promoting a sense of pride and belonging and reflects the high expectations we have for students at Doveton College. Our College uniform policy is endorsed and supported by the College Council. For Term 4 & Term 1 secondary students can wear; Girls summer dress, Boys and girls navy shorts/pants- tailored cotton only and school polo shirt, Boys and girls navy jumper Black Leather shoes must be worn in Secondary students (Soft canvas shoes/runners can be worn by Primary students) The following items are not acceptable and cannot be worn at Doveton College; Hoodies of any colour, Soft canvas shoes/runners for Secondary students Leggings Facial piercings, excessive makeup. Tracksuit pants for Secondary students. As a Sun Smart School we require ALL Students to wear a hat outside during Term 1 and 4, however, no hats are to be worn in the learning spaces. If any student does not have a hat they will be asked to stay undercover in the Agora for all breaks. 2015 College Productions Tickets Now on Sale. HUMOR GAMES October 22 and 23 All tickets $4.00 The Humor Games is a parody of the popular teen fiction, The Hunger Games. 1 hour of non-stop laughs as these contestants make you cry with comedy..or DIE! Please arrive no later than 6:15 for a 6:30 7:30 performance. PAIN AND THE CANE October 29 and 30 All tickets $3.00 Henry Pain is a young boy who is sent away to a hilariously horrible private school. How will he survive the bullying and threats - and that s just from Principal Cane!! Please arrive no later than 6:15 for a 6:30 7:30 performance. Book your tickets at: www.trybookings.com.au or purchase tickets from the College office cash sales only
Buddies Program Mr Vogue s 8C class and Mr Lujic s 2A had a fun time on Wednesday. They read Possum Magic, coloured in and made Possum Magic jigsaws together. Buddies caught up and many students worked with some new buddies too. Zach commented, I didn t know that possums could be magical and travel to Darwin! Science Buddies Students from 2B and 8A spent time together this week making Lava Lamps. They had so much fun Ms Punnoos has sent instructions so you can all try this at home. Have fun! Try at home family Science Fun Lava Lamp: What you need: An empty transparent bottle or a fancy glass. Water Food dye Vegetable oil Alka-Seltzer tablet Procedure: Fill the bottle/ water glass one third with water. Add a few drops of food dye of your choice. (Blue or red recommended) Now pour the vegetable oil on top of this water and food dye mixture until the bottle/ waterglass is almost full. Wait a few minutes for the water and oil to separate. Add half an Alka-Seltzer tablet to this mixture. Enjoy watching your lava lamp! (Psst.. If the lava lamp stops working after a while simply add the other half of the Alka- Seltzer tablet and the process will resume.)
Acid and Alkali Rainbows These are a few photos of 9A and 9C making acid and alkali rainbows. 9A and 9C have had a competition to see who made the better rainbows. Miss Talbot thinks that 9C won. 9A thinks Miss Talbot is wrong. Earn and Learn Please remember to return your stickers and sheets to the college before: Tuesday 8 th September. Sheets do not need to be completely filled to be returned. Every sticker counts Car Park A reminder to our visitors that the Ash Street Staff Car Park gates are locked every afternoon between 2:45pm 3:45pm A big thank you to all those families that have already returned their sticker sheets. We have so far received a fantastic 97 full sheets. Canteen News We at Bellbrook Catering would like to wish all at Doveton College a safe and happy holiday break, and inform you that your first canteen day for Term 4. 2015 is Monday 5th October.
Prep 2016 Important Dates & Events Our Prep Transition Program is offered to assist you and your child to get to know our College, staff and environment and to ensure a smooth start to school life. Everyone is welcome at these events and we encourage all interested future preps to come along and see what Doveton has to offer. Prep Orientation Sessions In each of the sessions listed below children will be in the Prep House for orientation with the prep teachers whilst parents have information sessions with the following themes. These sessions will run from 9:30am 10.30am Tuesday 8 September - Welcome by Principal Greg McMahon Tuesday 20 October - How to help your child with literacy & numeracy Tuesday 17 November - Parents and the school Tuesday 8 December - Morning tea with all prep parents Final Prep Parent Information Night Tuesday 17 November (6:00pm 7:00pm) Prep Starter packs will be distributed at this information night. Where is Doveton College? 62 Tristania Street, Doveton Fathers Day Stall The 2015 Doveton College Fathers Day Stall will be held on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3 For PREP, 1, 3, 4 and 7 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 for Years 2, 5, 6, 8 & 9
DOVETON COLLEGE MULTICULTURAL DAY CELEBRATIONS (Now called; CULTURAL CELEBRATION DAY) Our Cultural Celebration Day symbolizes a diverse variety of all of the nations that surround us in our college community. It shows peace and unity for others while it could be taken as a harmonious celebration. On the last day of term (Friday 18 th September 2015) we are holding a Cultural Celebration Day which will be filled with fun and educational activities run exclusively by our Year 9 students for the entire Doveton College community. We will all be dressing up and having entertainment related to the many cultures represented at Doveton. Sports Wheel Barrow Races Potato Sack Races Egg And Spoon races. Cultural Dancing Singing Music Dress Up Day Gold Coin Cultural Dress Fashion Show Henna Painting Face Painting All at RECESS in and around the AGORA