Principal: Mark Zimmermann
President: Karen Shurdington Vice President: Ashley Dickinson
Parent Reps: Michelle Dickinson, Sarah White
Student Reps: James Ruse, Olivia Watson
DET Reps: Kim Magrath, Lauren McCartney, Loretta Simmonds
The School Wide Positive Behaviour Support program is designed to bring together school communities to develop positive, safe and supportive learning cultures by helping to foster an environment that assists schools to improve social, emotional, behavioural and academic outcomes for children. As part of the SWPBS program, a rewards system has been developed to encourage students to always:
In an effort to boost participation in parent teacher interviews, we will be looking to adopt a different approach to the way these interviews are conducted this year. Instead of holding two evening sessions in the last week of term, we will hold all interviews on the one day - Tuesday 4th April - starting at 12.00pm and ending at 7.00pm. We will not run any classes on that day, and will encourage families to bring their child along to participate in the interview sessions with staff. To help inform discussions, a Progress Report will be sent home on Friday 24th March, upon which staff will provide a rating for each child against the College's Learning Habits of Attitude & Effort, Class Behaviour, Organisation, Respect and Independence. Parents will also be able to book their interviews via Compass from Friday 24th March. These Progress Reports will include an option for staff to specifically request an interview for their subject. If a staff member requests an interview, it is an indication that there is something that they would specifically like to discuss about the progress of your child. If a staff member does not specifically request an interview, that does not mean that parents don't need to make an appointment to meet with that teacher - they are very welcome to do so, as staff value the opportunity to provide feedback to families about the progress of their child(ren) through these parent teacher interviews and we would like to encourage all families to make a booking to attend.
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REAL Schools ProgramREAL Schools is a school-based program that introduces Indigenous students to the work of the Korin Gamadji Institute. Within this program, students will learn about the Richmond Emerging Aboriginal Leadership (REAL) program, including an introduction to the three key pillars of the program: Leadership, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, and Culture. This interactive program includes cultural games, content from Richmond Football Club Indigenous players and practical social and emotional wellbeing exercises. At the end of the session, students will find out how to enrol in the REAL programs and stay connected with the KGI Team. Resources: Space to play a game (indoor or outdoor) and access to IT equipment (laptop, projector) Cost: Free Age: Program is suitable for students from Years 7–12 Length: 1.5 hours For further details please read the attached information booklet, or contact the office at school. |
The Year 12 VM Literacy students are starting to organise a team to be involved in the Relay 4 Life that will be held on Friday 20th to Saturday 21st of October 2023 at Horsham Oval. We would like to open up our team to students from the Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. Throughout these next couple of terms, we will raise money to go towards the Cancer Council to help people.
If you would like to join the Nhill College team or if you would like to donate to a good cause, please follow the link.
Computers are being used more frequently in many aspects of our teaching and learning programs, and Nhill College strives to make a 1:1 provision of devices available for student use in the classroom. However, students using school-owned laptops are not permitted to take them home at night and these devices must be returned to the charging station in the library at the end of each day. Students wishing to access devices at home to support their learning are encouraged to explore the range of devices available through Edunet as part of our BYOD program. In addition to gaining access to your own device, purchases through Edunet provide students with school based IT support and manufacturer's warranty, as well as access to the College's network, servers and printers. Families purchasing a BYOD will also be provided with access to the Department of Education's Microsoft 365 suite, which gives free access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc on up to 5 family devices.
To assist those families interested in exploring BYOD options, we have new and updated models for our BYOD program through Edunet. Please open the link below for details about the devices. Mr Shrive is happy to take questions from parents or students if they are looking at purchasing a BYOD. Devices specifically chosen for Nhill College students cover a range of specifications and price levels, and include the following options:
All devices are listed at education prices, which can be viewed along with each device's specifications at Edunet's online ordering portal via http://nhillcollege.technologyportal.com.au .
The Access Code you will need to access the portal is NCBYOD.
Alternatively, scan the QR code attached to this article to be taken directly to the Nhill College Edunet portal.
A video explaining the benefits of using Edunet can also be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bWjEs_iA58
Students and parents are reminded that in accordance with the DET's Mobile Phones - Student Use Policy, personal mobile phones must not be used at Nhill College during school hours, including lunchtime and recess, unless an exception has been granted.
At Nhill College we understand that students may bring a personal mobile phone to school, particularly if they are travelling independently to and from school. However, students who choose to bring a mobile phone to school must have them switched off and securely stored during school hours in their lockers (7-12) or in the secure storage safe provided in their classroom (F-6). For any questions relating to this policy, please feel free to contact the school.
Students are reminded of the requirement for them to wear a broad brimmed hat in the yard during recess and lunch times on days when the UV rating reaches 3 or above. Nhill College parents are now able to use the school's website to find out when it is predicted that UV index levels will reach 3 or more, which generally occurs between mid-August and April. The Sunsmart App - which can also be downloaded onto your mobile devices - tells parents the maximum UV index levels predicted for the day as well as the hours when sunscreen measures are recommended. This link has been attached to the front page of our website (https://www.nhillcollege.vic.edu.au/), so please visit often and keep your children safe.
Now that we are entering into that time of year when UV levels are likely to reach 3 or above, it is an appropriate time to remind everyone to ensure that students have remembered to bring their broad brimmed hats to school. Very affordable options are available in the Uniform Store if required. In addition, extra shade has been secured in the yard following the installation of the large shade sail in the courtyard as well as the one placed over the school BBQ area earlier this year.
Research shows that the academic and social development of students is affected each day they are absent, and that going to school every day is the single most important part of your child's education. Following the potential disruptions to the social and academic progress of students caused due to COVID-19 over the past two years, it is more important than ever for children to be at school.
If your child is unwell or absolutely cannot attend school for some reason, it is important to let the school know of their absence and the reason why prior to the day if planned or at the start of the day if the absence is not planned. The easiest way to do this is via Compass. Alternatively, you can contact the office at school on 5391 2111.
If your child is absent and we have not been notified, you will receive a text message asking you to contact the school with an explanation. If we do not receive a reply to our text message, we will be following up with a phone call.
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Nhill College now has a Facebook page to help us promote school events and activities with the wider community. We will continue to use Compass, our web page and the weekly newsletter to keep families associated with the school up to date with all of the events and activities that occur in and around the school each week. However, our Facebook page has allowed us to broaden exposure to the school and reach a number of people who may not have otherwise had access to our formal communication channels. Our Facebook page will continue to be purely for promotion, publicity and to inform everyone of the upcoming events and happenings within the College. All notes, questions, concerns or communication to staff regarding students still need to be directed to the College via Compass or on (03) 5391 2111. To find our Facebook page, simply follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/nhillcollege/ or type Nhill College in the search function on Facebook. (Please be aware there is also an unofficial Nhill College facebook page that does not show the Nhill College logo).
Please like/follow the page and then you will be kept up-to-date with all of our posts.
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If you are reading this, you obviously have access to the school newsletter. However, some families have asked how grandparents or community members can stay in touch with the school when they don't have access to Compass. The answer is that anyone can access the school's newsletter through the College website: www.nhillcollege.vic.edu.au. Please advise any family, friends or interested members of the wider community, that the newsletter is the main source of information from the school and that it is available to anyone who would like to read it. Spread the word!
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