Nhill College Newsletter

A competition was conducted in recent weeks to select a Nhill College Mascot as part of the new School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program.  After receiving a large number of submissions, students voted last Friday to select from a shortlist of the top 3 proposals: a Kangaroo, a Ram, and a Tiger.  While the results of that vote were very close, the final outcome was announced at Assemblies on Monday that our new mascot would be a Tiger.  Thank you to all those students who submitted a proposal as part of the competition.  Special thanks to Bailee White (Kangaroo), Anikhan Crouch (Ram) and Zara Clark (Tiger) for their creative and well written submissions.  For their efforts, Zara was presented with a voucher for a new Nhill College winter jacket (valued at $60), while Bailee and Anikhan received a $20 voucher to be spent at the Library through Book Club or the next Book Fair.  

At a meeting earlier in the year, our College Captains made the suggestion to re-introduce the idea of Nhill College holding a school Fete.  This suggestion was very positively received by students and discussions with staff and school council have also been in favour of the concept.  After a great deal of discussion with students and staff, it was decided that the first Friday in November would be the best time to fit a fete into our busy school calendar.  Please set aside Friday 1st November for an afternoon of fun and engaging activities that the whole family will be able to enjoy.   

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!

• Last Day of Term 1: Friday 5th April 2.30pm finish
• Presentation Ball: Friday 12th April
• Start Term 2: Tuesday 23rd April
• Anzac Day: Thursday 25th April
• Years 3-12 House Athletics: Friday 26th April
• Years 7-12 House Cross Country: Tuesday 30th April
• Years 4-6 Camp: Wednesday 1st - Friday 3rd May

On Wednesday the Wellbeing Team provided a class picnic to 9X in celebration of their successful classroom door display. The door confidently represented the idea that the future of Nhill College students is "so bright, they have to wear shades."

The Year 12 cohort also joined the picnic as the Wellbeing Team believed their door deserved a special mention as it encompassed the idea that "the sky is the limit" for all Nhill College students.

Thank you to all 7-12 form groups for embracing and entering the challenge. We look forward to issuing new and exciting ideas next term.

Wellbeing Team

At the secondary assembly the weekly awards were announced where form groups are rotated each week and teachers get the opportunity to nominate students who are displaying positive habits in the classroom. All nominees are read out and two students are randomly drawn to win a milkshake voucher from the canteen. This week’s winners were chosen from Year 12. Congratulations to all Year 12’s! The winners of the milkshakes were Nan Da San Bleh Dah and Josh Lees.

Primary assembly hosts this week were Lucy and Messi

Just a reminder that the primary assembly commences on a Monday afternoon at 2.50pm in the Wimmera building. All family members are welcome to attend each week.

The lucky classes drawn out for the Terms award for its Not Ok to be Away were  Primary  1/2 Smith and Secondary Yr 8X.  These classes enjoyed a delicious pizza lunch today to celebrate.

Our Gotcha winners for displaying positive behaviour out in the yard during the ninth week of Term 1 were:

◾  Chelsey - collecting rubbish.

◾  Addison - caring for a hurt friend.

◾  Peta - collecting rubbish.

◾  Sup - taking over the sweeping.

◾  Lachlan - playing fairly.

Well done to all students who were nominated.

Pictured Left :  4/5/6’s mastering the skill of improvisation while ‘Mastering the Masters’ earlier this week.

I would like to wish all our students and families a safe Easter holiday period. See you all next term.

This year Nhill College is going to be celebrating Harmony Day on the 17th of May. This day is marked by people coming together and participating in local activities. It is about community participation, inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, respect and belonging. To celebrate this day we are joining up with our neighbouring school, Kaniva College, to come together for some sports and a BBQ. If students are interested in attending they can sign up for Volleyball, Super 8s Cricket, Ultimate Frisbee or Basketball. There will also be an option to sign up as a volunteer for the day if students wish to still be involved but not do any sports. Signup sheets will be going up in the coming weeks.

Deakin University is providing an opportunity for Year 10 students to complete a week of work experience within their Screen and Design department.  The weeks available are:

 Melbourne Burwood Campus:  17th-21st June (2nd last week of Term 2)

Geelong Waterfront Campus:  30th September – 4th October (during Term 3 holidays)

 Throughout the week students would be exposed to 2D animation techniques, exploring the creative use of digital technology, learning how to work with green-screen technologies and ultimately develop and create their own brand for their portfolio.

Each school is able to nominate a maximum of 2 students, and only 20 spaces are available so if you are interested please see Mrs Sampson as soon as possible.

Mrs Natalie Sampson

Work Experience co-ordinator

If your child has any of the above medical conditions it is a requirement that you provide the school with an updated Management Plan each year.  Management plans need to be signed by the child's medical practitioner or specialist and a recent photo of the child attached to the plan before being provided to the school.

We would appreciate parents assistance in this area so we can follow your childs action plan if to ensure the most up to date treatment is provided should the need arise.

Please find below a link to choose for access to the above form/s.

https://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au 

https://allergy.org.au/images/stories/anaphylaxis/2018/ASCIA_Action_Plan_Anaphylaxis_EpiPen_Red_2018.pdf 

https://allergy.org.au 

A list of latest model computers available from Nhill Bi-Rite and Wimmera Office Equipment has been included in this week’s newsletter for the consideration of families interested in a BYOD.  These lists contain a range of devices that will be able to support student learning – at home and at school – over the next few years.  A reminder that all students have free access to Microsoft Office, as well as some Adobe programs through their school subscription.  For families considering a BYOD, it is worth noting that electronic resources are being used more and more frequently in classes, with the College subsidising Edrolo subscriptions for all VCE students, while Maths Pathways and Education Perfect resources are also being used more extensively across Years 7-10 this year.  If you have any questions related to the College’s BYOD program, feel free to contact Mr Shrive.   The BYOD product lists can be downloaded from the link below, as well as being available from the College website.  Printed copies can be obtained from Mr Shrive on request. 

Nhill Badminton Association Inc invites any interested persons from year 7 and above to attend our come and try nights being held on Thursday 4th and Thursday 11th April at the Lowan Sports Centre at 7.30 PM

Competition will commence 2nd May. Registration forms for all intending players are due on the 11th April

These will be will available at the come and try nights.

For further information please contact Tricia Alexander 53923215 or Carolyn Blackwood 0418307844