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Point Cook Senior Secondary College

Locality: Point Cook, Victoria

Phone: +61 408 101 900

Address: 23 Bergamot Dve 3030 Point Cook, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.pointcooksenior.vic.edu.au

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24.01.2022 LRC NEWS: Hi all! Here is a message we'd like to pass on from Wyndham Libraries: Virtual Teen Read Along Need to read and can’t find your book or not sure what to read? Relax and read along with me!... Join YA Librarian Sharyn and Read Along to Tomorrow When the War Began by John Marsden Watch, listen and read from your home or school Catch FREE episodes on the Wyndham City Libraries YouTube Channel from 9th November. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2bXoA4gD7sk_57-Q_ZXLHg See more

24.01.2022 WHAT STAFF ARE READING: Martin Luo Book: 'Reading with Patrick: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship' by Michelle Kuo... Comment: A Harvard graduate teaching in one of the poorest counties in US... After meeting and solving one after another troubles, she finally decided to quit. Just kidding, it's a very loving story. A bit idealistic even. Still, at the end of the day everyone has to move on to their "normal" life. This gets me thinking how much difference to the society could education make. I guess everyone would have a different answer after reading this book.

23.01.2022 Inbox or email alumni coordinator, [email protected] for the link to the recorded alumni Q&As.

22.01.2022 Year 12 Exams start today. We wish them all the best of luck.

22.01.2022 PCSSC open from Monday August 10 Dear parents, carers and students Im writing to update you about the situation at our school after a member of our school community tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19)....Continue reading

21.01.2022 Learn first-hand about pathways and opportunities in Building and Construction this Friday morning (10-11.15am, Oct 30) when we speak with four Ourschool alumni working at global construction firm, Multiplex, in a live-streamed Q&A. Interested classes, students (and parents at home) are welcome to this one-way live stream. The first half of the session can be live-streamed during period 2, and the remainder can be viewed at a later date (as it will be recorded). Please register at https://tinyurl.com/alumnibuild to receive the link, password and allocated room (for individual students). More info by email [email protected]

21.01.2022 School open Tuesday 4 August 9:00 11:00am Dear Parents and Guardians, We have finished cleaning and contact tracing.... The school will be open again on Tuesday morning to allow students to access lockers if they need to collect resources to support their learning during the next phase of restrictions. I have been informed that by DET that DHHS has finished contact tracing on Sunday 2 August and PCSSC has had a deep clean completed on Tuesday 28 July. The government said that students can come back into PCSSC on Tuesday 4 August to collect resources. The school will be opened, via the front gate only, from: 9:00 10:00am for Year 11 students to access their lockers, if you need technical assistance for devices the IT team will be available in the LRC 10:00 11:00am for Year 12 students to access their lockers, if you need technical assistance for devices the IT team will be available in the LRC Temperature checks will be carried out for everyone entering the school grounds and masks must be worn at all times. Please observe all social distancing and hand hygiene expectations. Please spend the shortest time possible in the school. But if the government contacted you separately and you are required to self-isolate, you cannot come into school. Cheers, Christopher J Mooney

21.01.2022 myfuture: Australia’s National Career Information Service Research indicates that parents are the single greatest influence on their child’s education and career decisions. High parental engagement can have a major impact on the young person’s learning. myfuture is a free online career service that provides resources and tools to help all age groups, including students and parents explore career options and occupations of interest. Parents and carers are invited to join an up...coming webinar that will demonstrate the free career planning tools available on the myfuture website. Webinar details Date: Tuesday 24 November Time: 11am 12 noon Location: online Register now via the Parents Victoria website. Find out more For more information, contact Parents Victoria via: phone: 0413 589 627 email: [email protected] See more

20.01.2022 Even though we can't meet in person, connecting with our community is so important to us. Here, Transitions and Community Engagement Leader Isobel Hawkins is connecting with families from our Precinct Partner Schools through online course counselling appointments for prospective 2021 Year 10 students.

20.01.2022 Headspace link - coping with stress related to COVID-19. We hope everyone is keeping safe. https://headspace.org.au//how-to-cope-with-stress-related/

20.01.2022 2011 alum Maddie Poussard credits her science teacher Mr Schorback for her decision to pursue the sciences as a career. Maddie, who is now working in the ni...che area of research into chicken vaccines, has never wavered from her dual loves of animals and science. Following these passions has taken her to employment at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, and to Vietnam, where she volunteered in a primate sanctuary. Maddie, who is presently completing her Masters in Animal Science while working full-time as a lab technician, is a great inspiration for our students. Thanks so much Maddie, for sharing your story with us. FAVOURITE MEMORIES OF YOUR SCHOOL DAYS? Year 12 was probably the most memorable year. Mostly because it was stressful and the anticipation of finally finishing school and moving into adulthood. Although, one memory that really stands out is helping with the school production of Labyrinth in Year 12. I didn’t actually do theatre studies, but a lot of my friends did, so I ended up helping out backstage. It was great and I had so much fun, and basically became an honorary member of the theatre studies class. YOUR FAVOURITE TEACHER AND WHY? My favourite teacher was Mr. Schorback who taught me in Year 11 and 12 for biology. He was brilliant. He made his classes fun and inspiring and nurtured my interest in biology. He ran extra study sessions, which were fantastic and extremely helpful. He probably played a major role in my eventually pursuing science as a career path. WHAT JOB OR COURSE ARE YOU DOING NOW? I am working full-time as a laboratory technician, doing research and development for a company that manufactures vaccines for chickens. It’s pretty specific but I love it. I am also completing a Master’s degree in Animal Science. A SUMMARY OF ANY OTHER EXPERIENCES THAT HAVE LED YOU TO WHERE YOU ARE NOW. Looking back I realise I’ve done a lot since high school. I guess that can happen in almost 10 years. After high school I started a Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University. A year into that and I decided that nursing wasn’t really for me, so I transferred into a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Zoology). This was definitely a better fit. I got to do some pretty cool things at uni including going to Vietnam to volunteer in a primate sanctuary. After graduating, I moved to Orlando, Florida, and worked at Walt Disney World, as part of a six-month internship program for international students. I was based at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which is one of their four major parks. It was one of the most amazing (and scary) things I have ever done. When I returned to Australia, I felt I needed more experience in animal husbandry for the career path I wanted, so I started a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, and while studying, got my current job as a lab technician. I have since completed my Cert IV and continue to work as a lab technician, and have gained skills and learned techniques such as microscopy, post-mortem examination and DNA extraction. I also got involved in study planning, which is when I discovered my passion for research. So, I decided to go back to school (yes, again) for postgraduate study, and I began my Master of Animal Science. GOALS FOR THE FUTURE? I’m not quite sure what the future will bring, but at this point in time my goal is to become a scientist and maybe specialise in ornithology (the study of birds). BEST ADVICE YOU COULD GIVE TO CURRENT STUDENTS? The main thing I would say to my 18-year-old self is that high school - and especially year 12 - is not the be all and end all. It is okay if your plans don’t work out. Things will change and that’s okay. Give yourself time to learn and grow. I thought I wanted to be a nurse for most of my VCE but when I actually got there, I just knew it wasn’t for me. So I found something I loved and was good at (science) and ran with it. I suppose that’s my advice: find something you love, seize as many opportunities as you can and through hard work and perseverance you’ll get where you need to be (even if that place isn’t what you originally planned). See more

18.01.2022 R U OK? Day https://youtu.be/6nMGHBwp_Ks

18.01.2022 Brady Bunch Year 12 Biology - Remote online learning Monday morning.

18.01.2022 Want to be uplifted? Check out 2013 alumni (and good friends) Philip Nestorovic and Dylan Stinten's interview about their difficult times at school and hear how... they finally came across their passions - flying for Philip and cars for Dylan. https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Resource/ByPin Despite missing out on all his preferences after VCE, Philip ended up discovering his brilliant and agile Maths brain as a croupier at Crown (which financed his aviation course), while Dylan's shattered dream of being a Pastry Chef opened the door to his new life as a mechanic. The two friends speak about the highlights of their new-found careers, and press home the point that there are plenty of alternative pathways to a satisfying, and meaningful career. See more

17.01.2022 Point Cook Senior Secondary College: Closure continues Dear parents, carers and students, Im writing to update you on the situation at our school. I have been advised by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that contact tracing for our school is ongoing so our school will continue to remain closed for at least another 24 hours on Friday 31 July. I will update you again at 4:00pm on Sunday 2 August...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Free resources to build resilient families Dear parents and carers, There are two helpful new resources to help you support your children during remote and flexible learning.... Raising Learners podcast The Department of Education and Training has funded a 10-episode podcast series through the Raising Children Network called Raising Learners. It features parenting experts from organisations including the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Career Education Association Victoria, as well as the Australian eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant. Raising Learners provides parents with practical advice, tips and ideas for supporting childrens health, wellbeing and engagement at school and at home. Topics include how to connect with your childs school and community, how to best support your childs learning, what to expect for VCE and VCAL students and how to keep your child safe online. These topics were drawn from common questions that parents raised with the Departments coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline and Parentline. The first three episodes will be available on 1 September, and the rest throughout terms 3 and 4. Raising Learners can be accessed via podcast apps and Raising Children Network website. Managing the Coronacoaster webinar Renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is back by popular demand to repeat his Coronacoaster webinar. On 15 September, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will again present Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era. His first webinar in August booked out in three days, with more than 12,000 registrations. In this webinar, Dr Carr-Gregg provides tools and strategies for parents and carers to help manage the lockdown period and remote learning. Topics include: your supportive role setting the emotional tone focusing on what you can control how to deal with disappointment more resources and where to get help. Webinar details When: 7.30pm, Tuesday 15 September Duration: 45-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session Format: online via live stream Cost: free Register for the Managing the Coronacoaster webinar via Eventbrite Find out more For more information about the podcast or webinar, schools can contact Jeremy Cussen, via: email [email protected] phone 7022 1871

16.01.2022 Because we can't all meet together in person, the team at PCS want to make sure our community has all the information needed. All of our "Virtual Open Nights" are now available on the homepage of our website under the "news" heading: http://www.pointcooksenior.vic.edu.au/index.html This includes information for prospective students in Year 9 wishing to attend PCS for Year 10 in 2021

15.01.2022 Point Cook Senior Secondary College: Closure continues Dear parents, carers and students Im writing to update you on the situation at our school. I have been advised by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that contact tracing for our school is ongoing so our school remains closed for a further 24 hours at least on Monday 3 August....Continue reading

14.01.2022 More than 500 students, parents and teachers from our 18 Ourschool-partnered schools linked in to our live-stream Q&A with Peter Mac Cancer alumni last Friday. If you missed out, you can view a recording of it for the next 30 days at: https://vimeo.com/455366528. Password: OurschoolSess1

14.01.2022 Student Support during Stage 4 Restrictions Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, These are stressful times for all of us, should you need support please contact one of the following staff and we will help you out.... Nobody at PCSSC is in this alone, talk to someone if you need some help. Talk to your Advisory Teacher about anything that is worrying you, they can help you find support. Wellbeing Issues: Susan Connors the Wellbeing Leader will be on-site Monday Thursday. Susan will be available for face to face meetings, appointments are required via email. You can also contact Susan for advice through her email as well. Contact Susan via her email: [email protected] Sunny MacLeod the College Chaplain will be on-site Tuesdays and Thursdays, and he is also available for advice via his email. Contact Sunny via his email: [email protected] Susan Camilleri-Cline the College Engagement Social Worker is available if you find you are struggling to stay connected and engaged with your school work. You can arrange a chat with Susan via her email. Contact Susan via her email: [email protected] Research and Resources: The college librarians Maxim and Shelly will be on-site in the LRC on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to lend out resources from the LRC. They can also be reached via their email for assistance with research Maxims email: [email protected] Shellys email: [email protected] I.T. support: There will be an IT support staff member at the college every day. If you are having any IT difficulties please come and see them. Family Violence support: If you or someone else is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for immediate assistance. State-wide 24 Hour family violence crisis support for women and children including accommodation (refuge) options. If your or someone you know has experienced domestic or family violence, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or through online chat. https://www.beyondblue.org.au//helpful-contacts-and-websit Chris Mooney Principal.

13.01.2022 https://raisingchildren.net.au//coronavirus-talking-about-

12.01.2022 LRC NEWS: Hello to all staff and students. :) Below is a link to brief library survey. If you have half a minute we'd love for you to submit a response. Thanks in advance! Kind regards,... LRC staff (Maxim & Shelly) https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScEduVIOmOQ576K-/viewform

10.01.2022 LRC NEWS: Hi again! Here is a link to a YouTube video from Wyndham City Libraries showing the step-by-step process on how to obtain an eLibrary membership. These memberships are now free! https://www.youtube.com/watch

10.01.2022 LRC NEWS: New books / November 'The Magpie Society : one for sorrow' by Zoe Sugg and Amy McCulloch 'We are wolves' by Katrina Nannestad... 'Here the whole time' by Vitor Martins 'Glassheart' by Katharine Orton 'On the edge of gone' by Corinne Duyvis See more

10.01.2022 As a year 12 student, 2017 alum Lidia Boniwell could never have imagined for a moment she’d be writing professionally for a high-end online design publication a...nd magazine in just three short years. Despite her love of reading, writing and English, Lidia felt incredibly lost during her last year of school. She had a strong affinity with creative subjects, taking on Vis. Comm., Drama and Theatre in VCE, but had absolutely no idea where her true strengths lay. Lidia has taken the time to share the story of how she’s come full circle. She shares her insights on the importance of following your gut instinct, and why you should thoroughly research your university options. Lidia has also created a four-minute video reaching out to our current students, which will be posted later today. Check it out, and inbox, message or email us at [email protected] to join Lidia and our other brilliant alumni, who are part of our PCSSC alumni community. FAVOURITE MEMORIES OF YOUR SCHOOL DAYS? My favourite memories would have to be the whole of year 12. Although insanely overwhelming at times, nothing has since compared to that buzz of the last month where you’re so excited, eager and emotional to finish. YOUR FAVOURITE TEACHER/S AND WHY? Mr Damschke - hands down. Although he has since left, as my year 12 English teacher he saw something in me that I didn’t. His consistent encouragement and genuine interest in my work gave me the confidence to pursue a career in writing, WHAT JOB OR COURSE ARE YOU DOING NOW? I work full-time as an editorial assistant at estliving, a publisher of architectural and interior design content. I produce weekly written content, and you can check out some of my work here: https://www.estliving.com/author/lidia/ WHAT ELSE DID YOU DO AFTER SCHOOL? I was employed as an interior design consultant for 18 months at an interior design showroom in South Melbourne while studying a Diploma of Interior Design. Helping clients choose their colours and help in the process of building their dream homes from scratch was such a pleasurable experience. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE DOING NOW? I am lucky enough to work in a great team with six others in a beautiful studio in the heart of Prahran filled with design resources. I feel so honoured to have the privilege of writing on such incredible architecture and interiors. WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU COULD GIVE TO CURRENT STUDENTS? As cheesy as it sounds, the saying: if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life is 100% true. Focus on your strengths and what you’re good at. Don’t worry about what other people think; put your head down, work hard and do it for you only.

10.01.2022 This Girl Can Physical Activity Cards I’d like to introduce to Melissa Stojanovic who is our new Sport and Recreation Development Officer at Hobsons Bay. Thanks to This Girl Can and VIC Health, Hobsons Bay City Council is in consultation with an accredited exercise physiologist and has developed physical activity cards for women in our community. The physical activity cards come in four packs: 18-60 Year Old Over 60... Postnatal and Wheelchair workouts The activity cards can also be found in 10 languages; English, Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Maltese, Punjabi and Vietnamese. The Activity cards can be found : https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//Sport-Rec/This-Girl-Can For more information please contact Melissa via email : [email protected] See more

08.01.2022 A further reported case of coronavirus (COVID-19). Dear parents and carers and students, Our school has been advised of a further reported case of coronavirus (COVID-19). ... This case has been reported to the Department of Education and Training (DET), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently undertaking further investigation. As a precautionary measure, Point Cook Secondary College will be closed for 24 hours initially, on Thursday 6 August, or until we receive advice it can re-open. The school will be closed to all students, staff and members of the community. During the initial closure period, all students and staff must remain at home while DHHS undertakes contact tracing. This includes limiting movements to home-based activities and not attending public places. To slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Stage 3 restrictions now apply for regional and rural Victoria and Stage 4 restrictions now apply for metropolitan Melbourne. All schools across Victoria have returned to remote and flexible learning, for all year levels, except for specialist school students in rural and regional Victoria, for the rest of Term 3. In metropolitan Melbourne, on-site supervision will only be available for students whose parents/guardians are permitted workers, vulnerable students who cannot learn from home and children with disability at specialist schools who need to attend on site. Face coverings are compulsory for all Victorians over the age of 12. Further information on the use of face coverings in [primary/secondary] schools can be found on the DET website. We will provide further information following confirmation of advice from DHHS. More information I am very aware that this is a time of heightened anxiety for us all. The people best placed to answer your questions are the DET staff who are supporting us. You can contact them on the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663, 8am to 6pm, seven days a week. For school information in your language, call TIS National on 131 450. Please ask them to call the DET coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663 and they will help interpret. For health advice in other languages visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au. A number of resources can also be found on DETs coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for parents, carers and guardians page. Thank you for your support, and I will provide further information as soon as I receive any updates. Christopher Mooney Principal Point Cook Senior Secondary College

08.01.2022 STAFF READING RECOMMENDATION- Maxim Haslett Book: 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck Comment: John Steinbeck is probably the writer I come back to the most and 'The Grapes of Wrath' is widely held to be his greatest work. Discover it for yourself. PS- If you enjoy John Steinbeck, 'The Winter of Our Discontent' is also well worth searching out.

06.01.2022 WHAT STAFF ARE READING: Michelle Foot our English leader/Senior Literacy teacher recently read Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus. Read what she had to say about it: Two dead Homecoming-Queens. Five years later. Is the Killer back?... This gripping story is set in a small town US high school. There are two unsolved murders in the town and history seems to be repeating itself when the current popular students begin to be targeted with threatening messages. The narrative switches between Ellery (a twin who has just moved to the town) and Malcom (step-brother of a potential murder victim), giving the reader both a new and old perspective of key players in the novel. I found this to be a riveting, fast paced story with a completely unexpected twist at the end. Highly recommended escapism novel for anyone who wants be thoroughly entertained during lockdown! Thanks, Michelle!

06.01.2022 Where to call to get help? https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-resources-coronav

05.01.2022 Stage 4 restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Dear parents, carers, students and staff, Earlier today, the Victorian Government announced that, on the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer, regional and rural Victoria will move to Stage 3 restrictions and metropolitan Melbourne will move to Stage 4 restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)....Continue reading

05.01.2022 PCSSC closed for a further 24 hrs on Friday 7 August A further reported case of coronavirus (COVID-19). Dear parents and carers and students,... Our school has been advised of a further reported case of coronavirus (COVID-19). This case has been reported to the Department of Education and Training (DET), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently undertaking further investigation. As a precautionary measure, Point Cook Secondary College will be closed for a further 24 hours, on Friday 7 August, or until we receive advice it can re-open. The school will be closed to all students, staff and members of the community. During the initial closure period, all students and staff must remain at home while DHHS undertakes contact tracing. This includes limiting movements to home-based activities and not attending public places. To slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Stage 3 restrictions now apply for regional and rural Victoria and Stage 4 restrictions now apply for metropolitan Melbourne. All schools across Victoria have returned to remote and flexible learning, for all year levels, except for specialist school students in rural and regional Victoria, for the rest of Term 3. In metropolitan Melbourne, on-site supervision will only be available for students whose parents/guardians are permitted workers, vulnerable students who cannot learn from home and children with disability at specialist schools who need to attend on site. Face coverings are compulsory for all Victorians over the age of 12. Further information on the use of face coverings in [primary/secondary] schools can be found on the DET website. We will provide further information following confirmation of advice from DHHS. More information I am very aware that this is a time of heightened anxiety for us all. The people best placed to answer your questions are the DET staff who are supporting us. You can contact them on the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663, 8am to 6pm, seven days a week. For school information in your language, call TIS National on 131 450. Please ask them to call the DET coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663 and they will help interpret. For health advice in other languages visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au. A number of resources can also be found on DETs coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for parents, carers and guardians page. Thank you for your support, and I will provide further information as soon as I receive any updates. Christopher Mooney Principal Point Cook Senior Secondary College

04.01.2022 Congratulations to the VCAL students for all their hard work in completing the Habit Garden. They got a nice mention in the Star Weekly. https://wyndham.starweekly.com.au/news/room-to-grow/

04.01.2022 LRC NEWS: Hello to all year 12 students! Please accept our best wishes for the upcoming exams! Congratulations on getting through such a difficult year too. Please feel free to drop in anytime over the next few weeks to borrow out reference resources for your exam preparation. We'll still be binding exam notes also. Happy to help in whatever way we can! Take care and all the best. :)... Warm regards, LRC staff (Maxim & Shelly)

04.01.2022 LRC NEWS: Hi all! Here is a message we'd like to pass on from Wyndham Libraries: Young people aged 12 - 19 are invited to join Friday Night Fiction, a free monthly book club facilitated by Wyndham Libraries.... Teens will be able to share what theyre reading, meet new friends, discover recently released titles and play games. Sessions will be held on the first Friday of the month from 4:30pm 5:30pm. These small group sessions are hosted and moderated by Wyndham Libraries staff. All sessions will run in MS Teams. Bookings are essential. For more information and bookings click on the below link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/friday-night-fiction-online

03.01.2022 Moe update: The teachers at Point Cook Senior participating in Movember to raise awareness for Men's Health. Support the team here: https://movember.com/t/point-cook-senior-secondary-college

02.01.2022 'While our Year 11 PDS classes are at home in remote learning. Construction is still happening for our Government Funded Habitat Garden! Including construction of volcanic rock hedging for a built in rock grove, and amphitheater outdoor classroom area'. - Tom Noonan

02.01.2022 Wednesday September 2, 2020: National Health & Physical Education Day. Health & Physical Education (HPE) Day is a nationwide initiative that highlights the importance of HPE in the Australian Curriculum, and its influence on the learning and development of children.... The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare reports these facts. In 2017/18: 25% of children and adolescents (2 to 17) were overweight or obese 67% of adults were overweight or obese 31% of all Australians were obese up 12% from 1995 It is estimated that there will be $88 Billion additional costs to the Australian economy in the 10-year period 2015 to 2025, if no action taken to slow the rise of obesity. Schools and teachers play a critical role in teaching Australian children the benefits of leading an active and healthy lifestyle. Along with parents, the community and government, the obesity trend line can be changed. To help reverse the trend, we need to ensure that quality health and physical education (HPE) is being delivered into our primary and secondary schools. HPE is one of the eight learning areas in the Australian School Curriculum. Research shows that childrens participation in physical activity leads to better student engagement, improved academic achievement, and better health outcomes in adult life. HPE can help change the upward obesity trend. At Point Cook Senior Secondary College we have a variety of activities available to you to so you can celebrate #HPEday while adhering to the Stage 4 Covid-19 Restrictions. Simply visit: https://drive.google.com//1JCzJDYBN2vHk1v9ywvOT1yySPt_G9lp to access a variety of activities, games and challenges. For your ongoing Health & Wellbeing, check out Virtual Y by YMCA. Virtual Y offers you free access to exclusive fitness videos, nutritious recipes, wellbeing advice, family activities and our Youth Hub. On Virtual Y, you'll be able to access exclusive fitness, nutrition, wellbeing, family and youth content. From keeping fit through workouts and training at home; learning all about nutrition with our delicious recipes and Healthy Living Magazine; looking after your wellbeing with mindfulness practices; learning with your family with home activities; to engaging with the youth community through our Youth Hub. https://virtualy.ymca.org.au We would love to feature your enjoyment and celebration of HPEday 2020 in our next newsletter so email images or reflections to [email protected] Jessica DLima HPE KLA Leader Point Cook Senior Secondary College.

02.01.2022 LRC NEWS: Hi all! Although we'll keep making occasional library-related posts on this page, feel free to check out all the latest library news on our Instagram page below! :) https://www.instagram.com/pcssclrc/

01.01.2022 Email us by the end of today if you'd like to join our live-stream Q&A with six Ourschool alumni working at Peter MacCallum Cancer Clinic, taking place 1-3pm, t...his Friday, 4 September. Along with year10s interested in Medical/Health careers, years 11 and 12s with permission, and parents, are also welcome to this one-way live stream (with no students on screen or identified). Please email your interest to our alumni coordinator Maria Whitmore at [email protected], who will forward you more info, the link and password. See more

01.01.2022 LRC NEWS: Hi all! Although access to the library is somewhat limited at the moment, we don't want any of you to miss out on finding a great and inspiring read! That's why we wanted to mention our school subscription to the 'Wheelers' eBook and audiobook platform which you can find at https://pointcooksenior.wheelers.co/ or via the 'school favourites' tab in Compass. We currently have over 2,500 titles available and if there's something you'd love to read that we don't have pl...ease select the 'request' button and we'll look into it. Why not give it a try? :) Please take care and stay safe! Kind regards, LRC staff @ Point Cook Senior PS- A reminder about log-in details for staff and students will be posted on Compass later today. https://pointcooksenior.wheelers.co/

01.01.2022 VET programs during Stage 4 Restrictions Dear VET students, As you are aware, we are moving to remote learning for school from August, 5, which includes all VET courses.... You should have received correspondence from your RTO/Trainer with information regarding online learning. If you have NOT yet received an email detailing your online VET requirements etc, please: 1. contact your VET trainer ASAP 2. Please also advise PCSSC VET Coordinator, Olga Verbitckaia via this email [email protected] Please ensure you are checking both your school and personal emails regularly so that you do not miss any correspondence from your VET School in relation to VET. If you have any other concerns or queries regarding your VET, please also email Olga Verbitckaia on the above email address. Kind regards, Olga Verbitckaia VET Coordinator

01.01.2022 Hello to all VCE students! In addition to wishing you all the best for your upcoming exams here are two links to online revision programs being offered by TSSM. Take care and stay safe. https://cutt.ly/wfTbhkh https://cutt.ly/UfTbzMn

01.01.2022 WHAT STAFF ARE READING: Vanessa Riley Book: 'B Is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World' by Deyan Sudjic Comment: Deyan Sudjic, the director of the Design Museum, explores an eclectic mix of design topics from Bauhaus (or, bauhaus as it was supposed to be written) to the modern car. He finishes the book discussing the Zip-er-Up, or what you might be used to calling a zip! A really interesting read for the design conscious.