Welcome to the final issue of our college newsletter for 2022. This issue includes a celebration of students achievements from the Awards Night as well as activities and reminders as we head into the new year. We wish everyone a safe and happy holidays!
THE LAKES SOUTH MORANG COLLEGE NEWSLETTER 2022 - ISSUE 10 Date 00, 2022
Term 4. Week 11 Issue 21 - 2022
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter
The Lakes South Morang College respectfully acknowledges that beneath the significant River Red Gums that feature across our school's landscape lay the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri - Willam people of the Kulin Nation.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Principal Report
1
Student Perspective
3
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST IN THIS ISSUE:
Wellbeing Focus
4
Multiple Intelligence Awards
6
• Primary Captains 2023 Reflection
VCE & VCAL Subject Awards
8
• Curriculum Information for 2023
College Awards
9
Curriculum Connections
10
• Multiple Intelligence Awards
Policy Spotlight
11
• VCE and VCAL Subject Excellence Awards
What ’ s on @ The Lakes
12
SRC Reflection
12
• College Awards
OSHC Bulletin
14
Community Noticeboard
15
• Holiday Cooking Activity
PRINCIPAL REPORT
BILL PANAS ACTING COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
Dear Lakes Families,
As 2023 comes to its end, the need to reflect, acknowledge and celebrate our achievements fills my head with incredible joy. We have all had moments where our exhaustion has overwhelmed us and reduced us to withering shells ready to crack like eggs on a sidewalk! We have all endured unimaginable moments of disbelief from behaviours that smack of pressure, misunderstanding or simply “ crying out for help ”! We have braved the coldest of winters, a continuing pandemic, illness, high absenteeism and uncertainty both at work and in our homes. The conditions to successfully teach and collaborate, share and celebrate student, family and staff journeys may have been impacted by these difficulties and our own tribulations. So, the decision we made at the start of the year to make our college motto, our workplace “ The Happy Place ” has been vindicated in so many ways. What I have seen are passionate, excited and committed groups of students sharing a common purpose.
Secondary Campus 80 Jardier Terrace, South
Morang 3752 (03) 9401 3919
Primary Campus 275 Gordons Road, South Morang 3752 (03) 9400 9000
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter PRINCIPAL REPORT
What I have felt is sensitivity, belief and purpose towards individual students and the importance of our wellbeing! What I have been completely beguiled by is creativity in planning, in classes, addressing the wider and individual needs and beginning to take risks that will bring greater outcomes! What I have noticed is lots of positive conversations in every part of the school, with emphasis on improving our work, our students and ourselves!
What I feel and see is a wonderful atmosphere, a positive spirit, teaming laughter, some mischief and acceptance of everyone!
What I am excited about are our Prep enrolments are beginning to increase so our Kinders are actively engaging with us. Year 9 students are predominantly staying with us for their senior years which will have an enormous impact on subjects we can offer and run from 2024. With the support of our committed and focused School Council our outwardly appearance is changing to reflect and highlight what IS HAPPENING ON THE INSIDE! External fencing, pathways, new gardens, updated security, shade sails, a dedicated Year 7 area and a commitment to improving school safety and psychological safety for everyone is paramount! What we are noticing is that we are quickly building outstanding community partnerships underwritten by our whole school narrative of striving for academic excellence and high levels of school pride in all of our pursuits. We will continue our desire and commitment to engage former students by setting up an alumni, beginning a parent/carer and friends club/group and committing to many more opportunities that we have yet to uncover that celebrate and put student and staff achievements in neon lights! We have an endless opportunity to put our college at the top of the class! Where our programs and resources are equal to the amazing skill, knowledge, expertise, commitment and resilience of our staff! As parents, carers, guardians, critical friends and supports, “ Your every action, decision, behaviour and instruction facilitates what our learning culture will look, feel, smell and breathe like! No strategic plan or piece of paper will impact like you have done so successfully this year! ” I am feeling that our community is building something very special that will take us to many, many highs! With countless energy, goodwill and an ability to ride through bumps along the way WE WILL achieve in so many exciting ways and through many forms!
In closing and wishing you a wonderful holiday and festive season …
Have a wonderful, safe and relaxing festive season and holiday! Bonnie, Marcus & I will be waiting for the return of all of our lovely 710 plus students including many newbies with open arms on January 30, 2023 our “ Meet & Greet Day ”
Until then,
Thank you for sharing this journey. We are all in it together and there is no turning back!
Bill.
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
SCHOOL CAPTAIN REFLECTION XAVIER, TANIA, HARSHU & PRARTHANA PRIMARY CAPTAINS
SCAN OR PRESS PLAY TO WATCH THIS WEEK ’ S VIDEO:
Inspire is published each term by The Lakes South Morang College. It is a collective effort by staff and students to celebrate and share the learning that has taken place.
To view current or previous Inspire visit our website:
http://www.thelakes.edu.au/inspire.html
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter WELLBEING FOCUS
STAINED GLASS
BISCUIT RECIPE
About the author
Toni Dash, a Certified Nutrion Coach and the professional writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. The original article is here: https://boulderlocavore.com/ stained - glass - cookies - recipe/
HOW TO MAKE IT
Stained Glass Biscuits are the Christmas biscuit showstop- pers! They are gorgeous and eye catching. The buttery sugar cookie with a thin layer of edi- ble candy stained glass are a delicious holiday dessert or make them into ornaments!
STEP 4. Add the Candy for the Stained Glass.
Separate the unwrapped candies by colour. Place each colour in a separate sealed plastic bag.
Wrap the plastic bag in a kitchen towel.
Using a rolling pin or meat mallet break the candy into small piec- es but not into pulverized dust . Add the crushed candy pieces into the centre of the cookie where the shape is cut out.
STEP 5. Bake the Cookies. Bake the cookies for 10 - 12 minutes until the shortbread is no longer shiny and the hard candy pieces have completely melt- ed. Do not allow the cookies to brown !
STEP 1. Make the Cookie Dough.
Cool completely on the baking sheet until the candy centers have hardened before moving the cookies.
In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer beat together the butter and sugar. Use a mixer on medium speed.
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Add the eggs, vanilla extract and salt. Mix to fully combine.
STORING THE COOKIES Store at room temperature (in a cool, DRY location) for 2 days in a sealed container. Separate layers with parchment paper or wax paper.
Slowly add flour and mix just until combined (do not overmix).
STEP 2. Chill the Dough.
Do not store them in the refrigerator . The moisture can cause the hard candy centre to become sticky.
Cover the dough and chill for 1 hour.
While the dough is chilling:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
PRO TIPS Break the hard candy into small pieces not dust . Don ’ t pulver- ize the candy as this can cause it to overcook and become grainy. Break into small pieces only. Use Jolly Ranchers for the hard candy . You ’ ll be pleased with the colour and how well they work. Keep the dough cold . If you feel it will take some time to roll out the dough.
Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or parchment pa- per.
STEP 3. Cut out the Cookies.
Roll the chilled dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2 - inch thick. Cut out the desired shapes ensuring a large shape. Use a small- er cookie cutter to cut out the space for the stained glass.
Place shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter END OF YEAR AWARDS
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE AWARDS
VERBAL LINGUISTIC
LOGICAL MATHEMATICAL
PREP: Eleftheria Giglas YEAR ONE: Sofia Trajkovska YEAR TWO: Sienna Crane YEAR THREE: Kathy Nguyen YEAR FOUR: Saanvi Chauhan YEAR FIVE: Kiara Thilakasiri YEAR SIX: Jamie English YEAR SEVEN: Ace Craik YEAR EIGHT: Lexie Rutter YEAR NINE: Olivia Krommydas YEAR TEN: Eliza Reeves
PREP: Rocco Narduzzo YEAR ONE: Xander Mason YEAR TWO: Ryan Longhurst YEAR THREE: Addison Mercuri YEAR FOUR: Lucas Lieschke YEAR FIVE: Bertrand Ng YEAR SIX: Tanya Sharma YEAR SEVEN: Lidia Arsic YEAR EIGHT: Lexie Rutter YEAR NINE: Angela Tran YEAR TEN: Veronica Farani
VISUAL SPATIAL
BODILY KINAESTHETIC
PREP: Ray Terolli YEAR ONE: Isla Jones YEAR TWO: Matt Bahmani YEAR THREE: Audrey Truman YEAR FOUR: Miriam Morris YEAR FIVE: Neha Paul YEAR SIX: Adriana Blazevski YEAR SEVEN: Bruno Bier YEAR EIGHT: Ben Maughan YEAR NINE: Sheena Engle YEAR TEN: Taylor Hallas
PREP: Cooper Zabiegala YEAR ONE: Matais Rachkovski YEAR TWO: Aleks Petrovski YEAR THREE: Fletcher Usher
YEAR FOUR: Rhythm Westerlund YEAR FIVE: Noah Morris - Thomas YEAR SIX: Lehi Lotomau YEAR SEVEN: Declan Luke YEAR EIGHT: Ben Aiello YEAR NINE: Madeline Treweek - Arnold YEAR TEN: Charlotte Adrichem
MUSICAL RHYTHMIC
INTRAPERSONAL
PREP: Bea Chapman YEAR ONE: Charlotte Milazzo - Tenson YEAR TWO: Aubrey Wickham YEAR THREE: Addison Mercuri YEAR FOUR: Samira Bizimovski YEAR FIVE: Jahmin Salele
PREP: Stella Vu YEAR ONE: Krish Nandish YEAR TWO: Macie Ware YEAR THREE: Anna Walker YEAR FOUR: Ivy Lewis YEAR FIVE: Tijana Markovska YEAR SIX: Hayley Benfari YEAR SEVEN: Maddy Kith YEAR EIGHT: Maya Kuzmanoski YEAR NINE: Cyprus Lehauli YEAR TEN: Jessica Dinglasan
YEAR SIX: Sienna Ware YEAR SEVEN: Maddy Kith YEAR EIGHT: Rylee Dinglasan YEAR NINE: Aiden Jolly YEAR TEN: Nash Cox
INTERPERSONAL
NATURALIST
PREP: Ellie Bird YEAR ONE: Erica Dite YEAR TWO: Scarlett Gilchrist YEAR THREE: Trinity Andrewartha YEAR FOUR: Grace Tsimiklis YEAR FIVE: Alexia Plata YEAR SIX: Kris Terpou YEAR SEVEN: Sierra Tewma YEAR EIGHT: Ben Maughan YEAR NINE: Olivia Krommydas YEAR TEN: Nash Cox
PREP: Shaban Tairi YEAR ONE: Ozzie Brown YEAR TWO: Destan Naude YEAR THREE: Steven Nak YEAR FOUR: Tatum Numa
YEAR FIVE: Ryan Lynas YEAR SIX: Rydah Lewis YEAR SEVEN: Jacob Al Mansouri YEAR EIGHT: Danial Laazar
YEAR NINE: Angela Tran YEAR TEN: Jamil Taleb
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter END OF YEAR AWARDS
VCE & VCAL SUBJECT EXCELLENCE AWARDS
DANCE
GENERAL MATHEMATICS
Year 12 - Rosaliana Plata
Year 11 - Eliza Reeves
FURTHER MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICAL METHODS
Year 12 - Jayde Richardson
Year 12 - Angela Rolevska
HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
BIOLOGY
Year 11 - Bridie Anderson Year 12 - Angela Rolevska
Year 11 - Alexsandra Kuzmanoski Year 12 - Carol Farani
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Year 12 - Hunter Somerville
HISTORY
Year 12 - Mischa Wright
LEGAL STUDIES Year 11 - Adrian Serra Year 12 - Mischa Wright
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Year 11 - Adrian Serra Year 12 - Angela Rolevska
ENGLISH
GREEK
Year 11 - Adrian Serra Year 12 - Mischa Wright
Year 12 - Michaella Theodoreskou
PSYCHOLOGY
FOOD STUDIES
Year 12 - Jayde Richardson
Year 12 - Rosaliana Plata
COLLEGE AWARDS
ICON FINANCIAL SERVICES & SCHOOL SPORTS VICTORIA AWARD
PRODUCT DESIGN Year 12 - Hunter Somerville Year 12 - Ashton Kith
Eva Leitch
VCAL NUMERACY Year 11 - Bree Maunder Year 12 - Jake Meachem
AMPOL - ALL ROUNDER AWARD
Rosaliana Plata
VCAL LITERACY Year 11 - Bree Maunder Year 12 - Connor Jamieson
YEAR SIX VALEDICTORIAN
PDS Year 11 - Connor Kiriakopoulos Year 12 - Kai Maunder
Tanya Sharma
WRS Year 11 - Bree Maunder Year 12 - Adam Parisi
YEAR TWELVE VALEDICTORIAN
Angela Rolevska
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
ARE YOU READY FOR 2023? Please use the following checklist to ensure that your young person is set for success at the start of 2023. DEAR LAKES FAMILIES...
ALL YEAR LEVELS:
Uniform —Please note our uniform supplier, APlus Schoolwear is moving to 3/30 Heaths Court, Mill Park. Trading resumes on January 9th, ortherwise orders can be placed online via https:// www.aplusschoolwear.com.au
PREP TO YEAR 6:
Being SunSmart - We will be enforcing our ‘ No Hat, No Play ’ policy in Term 1 on the Primary Campus. Hats must be wide - brim (with the school logo), which is available at the uniform shop. iPad —Edunet is the College preferred provider. More information regarding iPad ’ s can be accessed via http:// www.thelakes.edu.au/byod - program.html Staying Connected - Please ensure the school has the correct contact details for you so that all correspondence, notes or relevant information for your child is received. The Sentral Parent Portal is the primary method for home - school communications at The Lakes so please make sure you have access to this also.
Meet & Greet in 2023 – The Lakes South Morang College Meet and Greet Day will be held on Monday 30 January 2023 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Parents/Carers have an opportunity to meet with Learning Coaches (previously Home group Teachers) in Prep to Year 12 to share information regarding your child and program information for 2023.
Appointments are 15 minutes each and bookings can be made via Sentral.
BOOKINGS OPEN Friday 20 JANUARY 2023.
POLICY SPOTLIGHT
YEAR 7 TO VCE
Laptop —Edunet is the College preferred provider. More information regarding laptops can be accessed via http:// www.thelakes.edu.au/byod - program.html Rocketbook —have you considered a Rocketbook for your stationary items in 2023? This is a fantastic option to replace paper notebooks for all subject areas. More information can be found at www.rocketbook.com.au. Books can be ordered through Campion via our booklists, or directly through Rocketbook using the code LSMC10off for a 10% discount.
FIRST AID
http://www.thelakes.edu.au/uploads/8/3/9/0/83901006/ first_aid_policy_2022.pdf
From time to time The Lakes South Morang College staff might need to administer first aid to students at school or during school activities. Parents/carers should be aware that the goal of first aid is not to diagnose or treat a condition. Students who are unwell should not attend school. If a student becomes unwell during the school day they may be directed to First Aid and monitored by staff. Depending on the nature of their symptoms, staff may contact parents/ carers or an emergency contact person to ask them to collect the student. If there is a situation or incident which occurs at school or during a school activity which requires first aid to be administered to a student:
Staff who have been trained in first aid will administer first aid in accordance with their training. In an emergency situation, other staff may assist in the administration of first aid within their level of competence. In a medical emergency, staff may take emergency action and do not need to obtain parent/carer consent to do so. Staff may contact Triple Zero “000” for emergency medical services at any time. If first aid is administered for a minor injury or condition, The Lakes South Morang College will notify parents/carers by a Sentral email or phone call. If first aid is administered for a serious injury or condition, or in an emergency situation, school staff will attempt to contact parents/carers or emergency contacts as soon as reasonably practical.
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Education Perfect subscription — Education Perfect is an essential learning tool being used across 7 - 10 and in VCE Biology and Chemistry next year. The $66 subscription will cover all subject areas and will be required by all students to start off 2023. The subscription is purchased through the Campion booklist, and at the beginning of 2023, The Lakes will work in partnership with Education Perfect to distribute login details. This learning tool will be used both in classes and as homework throughout 2023 —an essential booklist item!
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Policies are available to all families via the Sentral Portal (under Resources) or via our website http://www.thelakes.edu.au/policies -- reports.html
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter WHAT ’ S ON @ THE LAKES
PRIMARY SRC REFLECTION
Breakfast Club on Both Campuses
Every Tuesday & Thursday - 8.15am
(Except for the first week and last week of the term)
JANUARY 2023:
Monday 30th
Meet & Greet
Tuesday 31st
First day of Term 1!
FEBRUARY 2023:
Monday 6th
Year 6 Earth Ed Excursion
Wednesday 8th -
The SRC ’ S had a great time this semester organising and helping with events for the Primary Campus. We sold Zooper Dooper ’ s each Friday for the last 4 weeks. The SRC students did a great job by cutting and serving icypoles for the students. We also had Footy Day in term 3, where all students got to dress in their footy teams colours, or jerseys and accessories. Activities were hosted by SRC ’ S and prizes were rewarded for 1st place. These activities included highest kick, longest kick, most handballs and many more. The SRC students have really enjoyed hosting these events and we hope that everyone has had fun. That ’ s all for this semester and hope all of you have a great rest of 2022.
Year 7 & 9 Camp
Friday 10th
Thursday 9th
Year 11 Elevate Education Incursion
Monday 20th
Year 8 ACMI Excursion
MARCH 2023:
Thursday 9th
School Photos
Wednesday 15th -
NAPLAN Testing
Monday 27th
Secondary Athletics Carnival
Ishan R & Kiara W 2022 Year 6 SRC
Wednesday 29th
5/6 Teeball
Book Now for Primary Tours on 9404 9000 for individual 2023 School Tours
Book Now for Secondary Tours on 9401 3919 for individual 2023 School Tours
ATTENDANCE - EVERY DAY COUNTS If you are aware that your child will not be at- tending school due to illness or other circum- stances, please ensure that you contact either office to ensure our attendance records are ac- curate. Ways of communicating absences in- clude:
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Calling the office;
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Sending an SMS on 0427 226 537;
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Placing a future Absence Request through the Parent SENTRAL Portal.
As required by the Department of Education, all schools must notify parents informing that their child is absent. Please inform the office of ab- sences before 10:00 am each morning.
STAY CONNECTED
The Sentral Parent Portal is the primary method for home - school communications at The Lakes.
We are excited to say that most families have access to the Parent Portal. The portal allows students and parents\carers to keep up to date with important information and communication. This includes student academic reports, parent - teacher interview bookings and permission for students to attend camps, sport and excursions.
STUDENTS LEAVING AT THE END OF 2022
If your child / children are not returning to the Lakes in 2023, please ensure that you have notified either the Primary Campus office or the Secondary Campus office ASAP. NO HAT - NO PLAY We will be enforcing our ‘ No Hat, No Play ’ policy in Term 1 and Term 4 on the Primary Campus. Hats must be wide - brim (with the school logo), which is available at the uniform shop.
The Student and Parent Portal can be accessed at school, from home and from mobile devices. If you are experiencing any issues with Sentral, please contact either office to assist you.
Sentral Portal
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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
We are always looking to build new or foster current connections within our community!
Please call Karen on 9404 900 to discuss further, if you have a service or upcoming event you would like to promote through our Newsletter.
To thrive, children need a safe and supportive environment at school, at home and in the broader community; no exceptions. At The Lakes South Morang College, we believe meeting the physical and emotional needs of our students is paramount in laying the foundations for a fulfilling future. We pledge to provide an environment that has zero tolerance to child abuse and will strive to work in partnership with our parents and community members to keep our students safe every day, in every way.
The Lakes South Morang College Child Safety Statement
PRIMARY CAMPUS: Telephone: 9404 9000 275 Gordons Road South Morang 3752 SECONDARY CAMPUS: Telephone: 9401 3919 80 Jardier Terrace South Morang 3752 ABN 52 938 171 499 PO Box 207 South Morang 3752 lakes.south.morang.co@education.vic.gov.au
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