State Athletic Sports

Tuesday 23rd October

Final Day of Year 12 Classes

Wednesday 24th October

Gippsland Year 8 Hockey

Thursday 25th October

Year 12 Celebration Day and Assembly

Thursday 25th October

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UnIt 2 OUtdOOr & EnvIrOnmEntal StUdIES GarIwErd trIp

The first week of term saw 37 students from the Unit 2 Outdoor & Environmental Studies classes visit the Gariwerd(Grampians) National Park . The camp involved the students applying the theoretical concepts that they have been investigating in class in a practical setting. After enduring a long five hour trip the students were glad to get out of the bus and visit McKenzie Falls. The next two days, the students were broken into two groups with all students completing the same program. Firstly, a day of rockclimbing/abseiling where the students were challenged to climb some of the best sandstone crags in the world as well as complete a 25 metre abseil. On the second day we visited Brambuk, the Koori Living Cultural Centre to learn about Koori spiritual connections to the land. Associated with this session was a visit to Bunjil Rock Art site, one of 300 known Koori rock art sites in the area. The students also completed a bushwalk up to the Pinnacle, which resulted in fantastic views of the park and surrounding area. A long trip home on the Friday allowed the students to reflect on the spectacular scenery and extraordinary geological formations they had witnessed.

David Stevenson

A Proud History, a Bright Future

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Year 12s - Good luck As Year 12 enter their final week of schooling after 13 years of formal education I would like to take this chance to congratulate them on their achievement of finishing their Year 12 studies and wish them well for their up-coming exams. We know that students should feel confident that they have been well prepared for this final test and that the hard work they have invested into their studies will pay off in this exam period. parent Opinion Survey Thank you to the 95 parents who responded to this years Parent Opinion Survey, while this is a significant increase in returns, it still only represents 18% of surveys that were mailed out. This relatively low return rate from parents does unfortunately make some of the data statistically questionable. In terms of key messages, the top three results in the survey were in the area of: Parent Input, Extra-Curricula Activities and Social Skills. The lowest performing areas were: School Connectedness, Student Safety and Reporting. While I am happy with the strong positive results I am particularly interested in addressing the areas for improvement. In the area of School Connectedness it is interesting that parents rate this as the lowest element on the survey, yet students rate it as their second most positive area (20% vs 70%). At this stage I have no explanation for this disparity but will be discussing this with parent representatives from council and any other parent who would be keen to offer feedback on this area. The elements of Student Safety and Reporting are areas where significant efforts are being directed. It was pleasing to see in the comments section many responses from parents complementing the proactive approaches to bullying the school has implemented this year. We will continue to invest our efforts in combating bullying and building a culture were bullying and harassment are universally regarded as unacceptable behaviours. The school has been engaged in significant work this year on assessment processes as we strive to build greater consistency and accuracy in teacher judgements about student performance. The school is committed to providing accurate information to students and their parents to ensure that informed decisions about learning growth can be made. A key message from the survey seemed to indicate a positive regard for Progress Reports and GPA data and the regular nature of this feedback. An equally strong message seemed to be generated about the confusion and inconstancy of Semester Reports. I am keen to engage with all parents on improving the quality and usefulness of information from student reports. I will elaborate on some ideas about this improvement in further editions of Worth Reading. Please feel free to ring or email on this issue or any others raised in this article. Rob Juratowitch Principal

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reflections Term 4 has begun with some sunshine and fine weather, allowing students to enjoy the beautiful Warragul Regional College grounds at recess and lunchtime. The school grounds are always neat, clean and well maintained and it is a credit to facilities and maintenance staff Chris Borlace, Tony Prictor and Rick Tyers that our school is so well presented. Staff members on yard duty also contribute by asking groups of students to pick up rubbish and help keep the school clean. However, there is always some rubbish in the yard and we would like to see all members of our community take pride and care of the school grounds. There are many bins throughout the school and we ask that parents remind students of the basic expectation that rubbish is put in bins and not dropped on the ground. Student wellbeing The Student Support Services Team is working as hard as ever to support students make the most of their opportunities and get the best quality education while at WRC. In particular, I have been very impressed with the dedication and commitment of our four Education Support trainees, Tom Fusinato, Aaron Wilson, Rowena West and Tom Williams. They are all exceptionally bright and talented young adults who have chosen to spend their gap year helping students at WRC and their support for our students has been invaluable throughout the last three terms. Student learning As we move toward the end of the year, the school leadership has began looking at a strategic direction and focus for 2013. What stands out most to me throughout this process is the willingness of all members of the Leadership Team to contribute to vibrant and constructive discussions about what we can do to maximise each individual students learning growth in the future. The result has been some outstanding suggestions and ideas about the way the school can continue to develop a learning focussed culture where students are inspired and excited to learn. Cognitively engaged students are motivated and independent learners, and a relentless commitment to critical reflection on ways to improve curriculum design, teacher practice and student approach is the foundation of a high performing school. Mike Shone Assistant Principal

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With almost 720 students enrolled at our school in 2012, it would only be natural to expect that a number of our students have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It would also be reasonable to suspect that a number of other students havent been diagnosed as yet, even though they display characteristic symptoms. Recent data (2007) suggests that at least 1 in 160 children between the ages of 6-12 have an ASD (which includes Autism, Asperger Syndrome or Pervasive Developmental Disorder ~ not otherwise specified). Working with students who have an ASD presents parents, carers and/or WRC staff with some very serious challenges, and with this in mind, we are seeking to get useful information out to all as soon as it comes to hand. Furthermore, whenever/wherever practical, our staff is attending professional development activities designed to increase their effectiveness when working with ASD students. In the meantime, I have attached for all interested parties, some strategies for dealing with some very common behaviours, put together by a specialist in the area of ASD ~ Sue Larkey. I hope you find them useful. aUtISm SpEctrUm dISOrdErS (aSd) Strategies for Home and School a meltdown is not a tantrum Recognising and managing meltdowns and tantrums is vital to support people with an ASD. Every child with an ASD will experience very individual symptoms that are unique to them. Not all individuals with an ASD will experience a meltdown and instead may shut down. It is very important you are familiar with each childs triggers and responses. The book From Anxiety to Meltdown by Deborah Lipsky is full of insight, information, strategies and more. It will give you the keys to differentiating between a meltdown and tantrum, and more importantly how to deal with them effectively. Below are some great excerpts from the book. Meltdowns and catastrophic reactions are involuntary responses while tantrums are purposeful manipulations of behaviour to achieve an intended end result. Whereas meltdowns are an unconscious reaction, tantrums are a voluntary choice. Understanding the difference between a meltdown and tantrum is critical because the interventions are completely opposite, and using the wrong strategy will only worsen the situation in both cases. (Page 108) Meltdowns are extreme emotional and/or behavioural responses to a stressful situation. They are always involuntary. Meltdowns come from prolonged exposure to sensory triggers or cognitive overload without a chance to get away from the overwhelming stimulation. Usually there will be signs of increasing frustration with accompanying anxiety that slowly starts to escalate if the situation is ignored. Catastrophic reactions on the other hand are explosive immediate involuntary reactions to something having gone off script or not according to plan. One moment the individual is content and the very next completely out of control with no forewarning of such an intense reaction. (Pages 112, 113) what causes a meltdown? (Page 187) Sudden abrupt changes (novel situations). Transitions. Sensory overload. Cognitive overload. Being given too many choices at once. Vague or unclear instructions and/or commands. Being asked open ended questions that are too broad. Being forced to be in a prolonged stressful environment. Being in a stressful setting or situations without any calming tools. Being given an unrealistic task that exceeds capabilities or limitations. Going to or being the centre of a surprise party. Crowded places and/or events and activities with a high noise level. Being rushed or hurried to do or finish something. Miscommunications: a) Not understanding the meaning of a metaphor b) Not using concrete, precise, and literal language c) Not getting understandable answers to questions d) Using literal timeframes in a way open to interpretation, such as wait a minute. Being given a time limit. Going off script. Being forced to socialise during lunch periods at school. what is the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum? (Adapted from Pages 140, 141) Tantrums are a conscious deliberate choice to behave a certain way to manipulate others. ln a tantrum the physical movements are controlled and easily altered to achieve a desired outcome - i.e. aggression towards a specific individual. A tantrum can stop instantly at any time. Tantrums act as defiance. In a tantrum they may try to bargain. In a tantrum the individual has excellent recall of the episode with little or no physical exhaustion. Please note a tantrum can develop into a meltdown. what to do with a meltdown To effectively deal with meltdowns you must be proactive and not reactive. Identifying the childs anxiety and its cause is your starting point. Then try to calm the child as this will reduce the chances of a full-blown meltdown. The book offers a range of great strategies to help calm from solitude to reassurance. Once the meltdown has started all you can do is make sure everyone is safe, reduce stimulation levels and if possible address the problem at hand. plEaSE never attempt to restrain a child with an ASD from selfharm during a meltdown. They will only fight against your attempts and increase the intensity of self~aggresslon and aggression towards you! It is too late to stop the meltdown - simply let the meltdown take its course. (Read more on Page 219 How to control such behaviour in a safe manner without restraint?)

Iain Luck Assistant Principal - Student Services

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YEar 10 fOrmal 2012 lIbrarY nEwS

A letter went out to families of Year 10 students last week outlining details of the Year 10 Formal. If you require further information please contact the office.

date: time: venue:

Thursday, November 15, 2012 6.30 pm 11.30 pm The Black Tie (formerly The Elizabethan) Old Princes Highway, Warragul 6.30pm - Arrival 7.15pm - Dinner 7.45pm - Award Presentations 8.00pm - Music 11.00pm - Music End 11.30pm - Close
The National Year of Reading 2012 is about children learning to read and keen readers finding new sources of inspiration. It's about supporting reading initiatives while respecting the oral tradition of storytelling. It's about helping people discover and rediscover the magic of books. And most of all, it's about Australians becoming a nation of readers. Nearly half our population can't read with any fluency. It's a shameful and worrying statistic. We've identified three goals which will help us turn Australia into a nation of readers and encourage a reading culture in every home: For all Australians to understand the benefits of reading as a life skill and a catalyst for well-being; To promote a reading culture in every home; and To establish an aspirational goal for families, of parents and caregivers sharing books with their children every day. This year we have booked all Year 7 9 English classes into the Library for quiet reading one lesson per week. Our students are encouraged to read and experience a variety of books using a number of techniques whether it is ebooks on their phones, notebooks or ipads, audio books with a group of fellow students listening to the same title or the traditional printed books. Staff and students have created book trailers that are viewed in the Fiction area of the library. These are regularly updated to advertise favourite stories, books by theme or genre to encourage others to experience the joy of recreational reading. This month is also International School Library Month. Our library monitors are conducting lucky door prize raffles each lunchtime. Anyone that enters the library of a lunchtime to read, research or participate in games and activities will receive a raffle ticket. Prizes are drawn daily. Penny Jewell Librarian

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Formal Girls in dresses/formal wear, Guys with ties (and jacket optional). No denim, no runners Masquerade masks will be available on the night. $45 to cover meal, drinks, awards and DJ Friday, November 2, 2012

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If required, parents may pay the cost in two installments of $25 and $20, with the first installment due by November 2, and the remainder prior to the event. No refunds will be given following the confirmation of numbers on November 12.

SOUthErn crOSS cUltUral ExchanGE

lEarn abOUt YOUrSElf !
As Marcel Proust, a late 19th century novelist wrote: the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. Volunteer to host an international high school student in February 2013 through Southern Cross Cultural Exchange and prepare to be amazed at the way this unique and rewarding opportunity helps your family to become closer, to understand themselves better and to see the world in a new light.
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Carefully selected students will arrive in February for one or two semesters from France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Colombia, Canada and the U.S.A. They will attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Visit us at our website www.scce.com.au, email scceaust@ scce.com.au or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request a selection of international student profiles to check out, , and capture the spirit of family and friendship.

mUSIc nEwS lIGht thE nIGht

In the last week of Term Three the Warragul Blood Cancer Support Group together with The Leukaemia Foundation held a Light the Night event at the Warragul Country Club. In it's fourth year in Australia this was the first time it has been held in Warragul to raise awareness of and give support to people with blood cancers. Participants raise funds to go towards research for a cure and management of these diseases by donating money and receiving either a blue lantern for support, a gold lantern in memory of a loved one or a white lantern signifying someone living with a blood cancer which they then carry on a night walk to Light the Night. We asked Mr Birchall of the Music Department if there were any students who would like to participate and provide music for the evening and we had a group of Year Nine students who were very enthusiastic about putting together a band and performing at their first gig! The students involved were Becky Fullard, Angela Aitkin, Nick Clark, Nick Bell, Josh Crawford, Kiera Collins and Paige Wishart who, together with Mr Birchall preformed a great collection of songs for the evening including A Wonderful World and Brown Eyed Girl amongst others. Many people approached me with comments such as They're good aren't they!! and What great music!! throughout the evening. Their music was integral to both the enjoyment of the participants and the overall atmosphere of the evening particularly at the lighting of the lanterns when Kiera played a flute solo A Perfect World. The Warragul Blood Cancer Support Group would like to thank the students and Mr Birchall very much for their important contribution to a wonderful event! (and just wait till next year................)
Andrea Collins

YEar 7 rEpOrt
We are nearing the end of our Year Sevens first stage in the secondary schooling. The Year Sevens this year have a lot to be proud of; from their wonderful experiences in Melbourne at our Year Seven Camp; representation in many sports at interschool events; participation in National Mathematics Competition; involvement in leadership programs and of course their enthusiastic and caring attitudes they bring to school every day.

Year 8 homegroup Selections

This week letters will be sent home detailing the process of the selection of our homegroups for next year. Students and parents will both get input into the selection process, as well as the Year Seven Team teachers. This input is designed to assist us in devising the most productive and suitable homegroup make-ups possible to make our Year Sevens successful learners in Year Eight. We will shortly begin a transition program for our Year Sevens preparing them for the challenges and differences they will face going into their new year level. homework Group As the academic year starts winding up, assessments can begin to pile up. To assist students in being able to complete their coursework, we have staff that are available on Thursdays after school in D2 to supervise and assist students in with their work. If you would like more information, or would like you child to attend, please contact Jai Law or Kate Boyer at the College.

YEar 7 hOmEwOrk clUb

Would you like to improve your GPA? Do you need help with your homework? Do you need somewhere productive to complete you homework? Do you want to get ahead on that assignment you have due? Do you want some feedback on your classwork? Do you want to get your books and classwork organised? Then you are welcome to attend the Year 7 Teams Thursday Night Homework Club. It is held every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 4:30. If you are interested, please see Mr Law or Miss Boyer.
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chanGE YOUr vtac prEfErEncES -

laSt fOr 2012. this is the last edition of the career newsletter for 2012; it is mainly directed at Year 12 students.
you made to your community through school or workplace, local community organisations, culture, sport and/or religious group. Info: www.acu.edu.au/eap. Apply by 21 October. about university life. You must be 16 or over and be currently in Years 10, 11 and 12. Get an application form: www.monash.edu/study/life/indigenous/ about.html; applications close 26 October. Ph: Kristel on 9905 8699 or 0428 323 465.

Year 12s are reminded they can change VTAC preferences until 26 Oct as long as you first applied by 28th Sept. You can also change course preferences from 26 Nov till 24 Dec (12 noon). You will receive your ATAR on Mon 17 Dec. It is not recommended that you remove a VTAC preference simply because you think your ATAR is not high enough.

lOOkInG fOr a cadEtShIp?

Ever wondered how clothes make it to the store or how food gets from farm to fork? Logistics involves the integration of information, transport and handling of these materials to meet customers needs and opens lots of career opportunities. The Victorian Transport Logistics Cadetship offers full-time employment, a 2-year cadetship, Cert IV/Diploma in logistics, a salary and paid study leave. Enjoy being challenged? A problem solver? Have a positive attitude and sound work ethic? You need to have VCE or VCAL, be 18-25 yrs and a drivers licence. Info: Kerri Langes, ph 9646 8590, cadetship@vta. com.au or www.vta.com.au.

what If mY atar IS nOt hIGh EnOUGh?

Some Year 12s are concerned that they will not access the university course of their choice due to their inability to achieve the required ATAR. This is NOT the finish. What should you do? Firstly, DONT think that you must remove courses from your VTAC application just because your ATAR doesnt seem high enough. ATARs sometimes come down and it is not necessary to remove courses unless you have more than 12 courses for which you wish to apply. If you want to go to university but your atar concerns you, there are courses and pathways to consider, including the following (many have lower atar requirements): Complete the Diploma of Tertiary Studies at Monash University in arts, business, education, health promotion, nursing, science or social welfare. See: page 282 VTAC Guide (VTAC codes 26291, 30751 and 29391) Complete a course at Monash College; see page 269 of the VTAC Guide (VTAC Codes various) Complete a course at MIBT (Deakin Uni link); see page 265 of the VTAC Guide Swinburne University (Hawthorn) has an access scheme applying to some schools; this involves a 5-point bonus applied to former Lilydale degrees Complete a Foundation Studies one year pathways course at Victoria Uni; application form at www.vu.edu.au/courses/applying Consider studying a related university course with a lower ATAR; if you do well you MAY be able to transfer to your desired course later Start with a TAFE course in a related field; two years at TAFE often equals one year at university Complete a TAFE Diploma of Liberal Arts a pathway into arts, social science and humanities. Kangan (VTAC Code 53311), Swinburne (70091) and VU (79131, 80531) have this Diploma, some with guarantees and points towards a degree Consider a country/rural campus. ATARs are often lower due to lower demand; most have accommodation (apply ASAP) For nursing consider first completing Division 2 at TAFE or a private provider; apply early and complete the VETASSESS Test if required (eg RMIT requires this by 19 Oct, Holmesglen by end November, while VU requires it 31 October). It is not required by all TAFEs, for example, Swinburne, where you have to apply direct to Swinburne on-line. ACU has certificate and diploma course that can lead on to degrees (through ACUcom) See: http://www.acu.edu.au/courses/2013/ other_courses/vocational_education_training_ vet/

whErE can I GEt hElp at chanGE Of prEfErEncE (cOp) tImE?

TAFEs and Universities will have staff available to assist you till Fri 21 Dec (some till Mon 24th). They are providing the following assistance (check websites for more information): australian catholic Uni: Call 1300 ASK ACU; COP Expo: 10am-3pm, Wed 19 Dec in Daniel Mannix Building box hill Institute: Call 1300 BOX HILL or Andrea on 9286 9553 charles Sturt Uni: Call 1800 334 733 chisholm tafE: Call 1300 CHISHOLM deakin Uni: Call 1300 DEGREE; COP 3pm7pm, Tues 18 Dec (Burwood); See: www. deakin.edu.au/cop. East Gippsland tafE: Call 1300 133 717 holmesglen Institute: Call 1300 693 888 kangan tafE: Call 13 TAFE la trobe Uni: COP is 11am- 2pm, Wed 19 Dec; see www.latrobe.edu.au/prefer (see Register for an Event) monash Uni: Call 1800 MONASH; COP Expo will be held on Wednesday 19 Dec, 3-7pm at Monash's Caulfield Campus (building H). See: www.monash.edu.au/cop/ nmIt: Call 9269 1200 rmIt Uni & tafE: Call 1800 11 RMIT (8.30am-5.30pm weekdays); visit Info Corner, 330 Swanston St; www.rmit.edu.au/cop Swinburne UnI & tafE: 1:1 appointments 9am-5pm, 17-18 & 20-21 Dec; online chat, 9am-5pm, 17-18, 20-21 Dec & 9-12noon, 24 Dec; COP Expo, 11am-3pm, Wed 19 Dec (Hawthorn); www.swinburne.edu.au/ rightchoice; Call 1300 275 794; University of ballarat: Call 1800 811 711; Info Day: 11am-2pm, Wed 19 Dec (Mt Helen) University of melbourne: COP Hotline: 13 MELB; speak with staff at the Information Centre, Gate 3, Swanston St; Course Information Day, 10am-2.30pm, Wed 19 Dec; register on-line: www.cop.unimelb.edu.au. victoria University & tafE: Call COP hotline, 17-21 December on 1300 VIC UNI; Info Sessions, 4-7pm, 19 & 20 Dec; dropin at City Flinders St campus, 11am-4pm, 17 & 18 Dec william angliss Institute: Call 9606 2111

a SpOrt and fItnESS carEEr?

Box Hill institute offers the Diploma of Sport Development (incorporating Cert IV in Fitness), the Diploma of Event Management (Sport), and the Cert IV in Fitness. Many work placement options are available. Info: John ph 8892 2140, j.gillard@boxhill.edu.au; Info Evening: When: 6.30-7.30pm, 14 Nov; Where: Bld 8, Level 2, Room 228, Elgar Rd.

pharmacY at mOnaSh Monash has an Information Session for those who have listed Monash pharmacy courses through VTAC regarding the filling in of the suplementary information form. When: 5-6pm, Tues 16 Oct; Where: Parkville campus; Register: email onshore@monash.edu with your details and the number of additional guests coming. NOTE: the forms are due 5pm, 3 Jan, 2013.

nEw bachElOr Of mUSIc at vIctOrIa UnIvErSItY In 2013 Explore popular western music, jazz, electronic music, and non-western world music through practice, theory, cultural analysis and critical listening. Cutting-edge music technology underpins units that explore song writing and composition for a range of applications including film, TV and multimedia in the B. Music, and equip you with the artistic knowledge, musicianship, technical fluency, creativity, critical listening and analytical skills for the music industry. Selection for the course includes an audition and interview. Apply through VTAC (Code 43331), then contact ph 99192368 or greg.aronson@vu.edu.au for an audition/interview (at St Albans). You will be assessed on criteria including technical ability, musicality, dynamics, tonal quality, intonation, rhythmic accuracy and tempo, understanding of musical form and interaction with accompanying musicians and/or music.

EarlY achIEvErS prOGram at acU Australian Catholic University recognises you have more to offer than your academic results. The EAP is open to school leavers and nonschool leavers and considers the contribution

mOnaSh UnIvErSItY IndIGEnOUS EnGaGEmEnt The Indigenous Engage-ment Unit Yulendj is hosting a fully-funded three day summer camp for Indigenous students. Hands on Monash will be held Sun 9 Tues 11 Dec. Find out about opportunities for study at Monash, and
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timeline:
Exams from Monday 19/11 to Wednesday 28/11. Course/Career (MIPS interviews) Thursday 29/11 and Friday 30/11. These interviews are to review your progress in 2012, discuss career options and check your course selection for 2013. An appointment will be made with you for about 15 minutes on one of these days. Parents are able to attend. You must attend your interview time but that is the only time you are required over those two days. Headstart from Monday 3/12 to Friday 7/12. You will have classes in your chosen subjects for next year. This is compulsory as new work will be delivered and some work will be required to be completed over the holidays not a lot - but do remember you are in VCE and there are expectations of you as a senior student. Note that VCAL students are not required for Headstart. Last day for Year 10 and 11 who become Year 11 and 12 during Headstart will be Friday 7/12.

Exam revision.
Hopefully, you all do well on your exams but to make sure you do: Know what is on the exam paper for each unit Listen when your teacher explains how best to revise for that unit Plan some time to revise at home. It is worth doing some work at home as it is a good feeling when you do well on exams! Your planner has a homework table you can use. Draw up and complete the table below now/soon! Do some work!

Good luck,
Mr Miller and the Year 11 Team

Unit name:

what is on the exam?

days and times I have planned to revise

We want you to succeed and do your best so make it happen by: 1. Being positive and attending in good spirit 2. Knowing what is planned for you 3. Being organized 4. Working as hard as you can at school and home 5. Revise as outlined on the sheet attached

cYclInG SUccESS fOr jack & jaYdEn

Congratulations to Jack Walk 1st place and Jayden Manintveld 3rd place at the Cycling Victoria School's Road Race (Gippsland Zone) on Wednesday 12th September. A fantastic effort which qualifies them both to compete in the State Championships to be held in Geelong in October.

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Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. Norman Vincent Peale

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Spring has sprung, the grass is growing the sun is starting to pop through and summer will soon be upon us. Whilst ground is still quite wet it wont take long for things to dry out, so now is the time to start cleaning up around the house. Did you know? A recent survey by the Red Cross found only one in five Victorians have made any preparations for a disaster, such as filling out a plan or packing an emergency kit? Are you one of the four that that dont have a plan? Now is the time to complete your plan and ensure that you and your family are prepared to deal with an emergency before it is too late. Know your risks, preparing a plan and discussing your plan with family, friends and neighbours is the best way to secure you and your families safety and wellbeing when an emergency strikes. So; 1. Be informed, understand your risks

23 oct

State athletics Year 8 boys cricket

24 oct

Final day of Year 12 classes

25 oct

gippsland Year 8 hockey (riS)

2. Make a plan, so you dont have to think about things when an emergency occurs 3. Have an emergency kit, things that you would like to take with you if you decide to leave 4. Know your neighbours, so you can help one another. You can find more information by visiting CFAs website: www.cfa.vic.gov.au

25 oct

Year 12 celebration day/assembly

26 oct

Unit 4 indicative grades due

would you like to know more? bring the kids! visit warragul fire brigade at their station on Sunday the 25th november.
Are you planning on burning off? Please ring Vicfire and register your details. Why? By doing so you may avoid an unnecessary visit from local Fire Brigades. Often people from a distance of those driving by may misconstrued your burn off from a real fire. So a simple phone call to 1800 668 511 will assist you and assist our volunteers. You will also find some great information on what you can or cant do at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/restrictions/can.htm or drop in to Warragul Fire Station on the 25th November and collect the latest information.

26 oct

gippsland Year 7 hockey (crK)

31 oct

gippsland Year 8 basketball

would you like to know more? come visit us at this address: 8 Gladstone Street, warragul on Sunday the 25th november at 10am-2pm.

P.O. Box 213 | 55 Burke Street Warragul 3820 | Ph: (03) 5623 9900 | Fax: (03) 5623 4473 | Web: www.wrc.vic.edu.au E-mail: warragul.co@edumail.vic.gov.au | A.B.N. 19 320 417 831 | CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K