Principal: Mark Zimmermann
President: Tarrah Dodds Vice President: Karen Shurdington
Parent Reps: Josh Cramer, Ashley Dickinson, Simon Farmers, Michelle Dickinson, Carlee Kennedy, Sarah White
Student Reps: Alexis Farmers, Elizabeth Van Der Linden
DET Reps: Vivienne Bonnell, Alannah King, Kim Magrath, Lauren McCartney
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:
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Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) Application FormAll families should have received information regarding the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) upon their enrolment with the school. Should you have mis-placed this information, families are still able to submit an application by downloading the attached form and returning it at the Office. For any questions regarding the CSEF, please contact our Business Manager, Natalie Farmers.
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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
Just a reminder that Breakfast Club will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. All Nhill College students are invited to meet at the BBQ area behind the staff room to eat breakfast and / or socialise together. Breakfast will be offered from 8.40 am until the commencement of school, free of charge. See you all on Monday.
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.
Book Club #1 - 2023 Scholastic are celebrating our first Book Club News with a FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY! Scholastic Book Club continues to evolve and move with the times with a new Bigger and Better Book Club in a more sustainable format so we can keep giving back to schools. We continue to offer families regular access to quality, affordable books while partnering with schools and giving back through the Scholastic Rewards program where every order gives 15% back to your school. View online via the following link. https://issuu.com/scholastic_australia/docs/bcn_1-23_issuu?fr=sZGVmZjM0NDU5MDI
Orders are due by Friday 15th February. Order forms can be returned to the Classroom Teacher. Or Order online through LOOP https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx
Only Loop orders qualify for the FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY. $30 - 1 Free Book, $50 – 2 Free Books, $70 – 3 Free Books (for full Terms & Conditions see https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent.aspx)
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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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