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Billanook College

Locality: Mooroolbark, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9725 5388

Address: 197-199 Cardigan Rd 3138 Mooroolbark, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.billanook.vic.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 Our Year 7 students participated in the first of a range of outdoor adventure activities that will take place in the final weeks of Term 4. Working collaboratively, students connected with the natural environment in our grounds, learning skills that they will call on during EXIT programs and camps in years to come.

25.01.2022 We had so many photos of the beautiful sunshine from the past few days, we had to share! Please send your images in to [email protected] to be included in our post tomorrow on RUOK? Day. It is heartwarming to see some of the lovely, simple things that are bringing our Community joy at this time - magnificent skies, to the changing colours in our gardens as Spring blossoms to life, to our children and pets enjoying themselves. - Thank you to all our contributors.

24.01.2022 Billanook Community Connections Inner Balance Health Clinics www.innerbalancehealthclinics.com.au... [email protected] www.facebook.com/InnerBalanceHealthClinics/ www.instagram.com/ibhcmillpark ‘We are a family run Allied Health Clinic with industry leading Osteopaths, Acupuncturists and Remedial Massage Therapists, located in Mill Park in the North of Melbourne. We aim to get you back to optimum health and lead a better pain free life. Please check out our website for all our info and services.’ #buylocal and support businesses and families with a close connection to our Billanook Community. To be a part of our publication, please send your submission via our online form: https://www.billanook.vic.edu.au/community-connections

24.01.2022 Our Year 10 Indonesian students are currently studying Health in Indonesia and recently looked into Traditional Medicines. They have researched methods of the Dukun, the Spirit Doctor, and the process of Jamu, Health Elixirs. Students were given an ailment and were asked to briefly evaluate whether they would visit the Dukun or use Jamu as treatment. Their evaluations were excellent!

24.01.2022 Each Thursday we will be featuring two businesses from our Community Connections Digital Publication. LJR PLUMBING 'A small family run plumbing and gasfitting business with over 20 years experience. We aim to provide a professional, affordable service that caters to all your plumbing and gasfitting needs.'... Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/ljrplumbers #buylocal and support businesses and families with a close connection to our Billanook Community. To be a part of our publication, please send your submission via our online form: https://www.billanook.vic.edu.au/community-connections

23.01.2022 A morning shoutout to our Community, and a reminder to send your business details for inclusion in our Community Connections Digital Publication. Categories include: - Cafes and Restaurants - Catering Services... - Wineries and Cellar Doors - Beauty Services - Retail - Trades - Hospitality and Tourism Services - Healthcare - Children’s Products - Design and Web services - Sports and Exercise and many more! Please complete the form to be included: https://www.billanook.vic.edu.au/community-connections We will continue to support our local businesses by featuring two submissions each week.

23.01.2022 Our Year 12 students were provided a care pack before they prepared for exams last month, including words of encouragement from our Year 7 students. Our best wishes to all our Year 12 students as they undertake the English exam this morning, and for the exams ahead.

23.01.2022 Yesterday our Middle School students participated in our Cross Country event. Their results were tallied and combined with those of our Senior School competitors, who ran last month. Drumroll... 1st place: Hovell 781 points... 2nd place: Walling 662 points 3rd place: Weeks 657 points 4th place: Wurundjeri 622 points Congratulations to Hovell for taking out the House Cross Country for 2020! The points from this event will tally towards the final House Cup for the year. Our congratulations also go to the top placing students in each event, results attached!

22.01.2022 Throughout this week we have asked our Community to share their images with us, and in doing so, spread some joy. It is wonderful to see that the things that bring us happiness right now are the gifts of family, companionship, the warmth of the sun, and the blossoming of Spring. Thank you all for sharing your joy, and we encourage our Community to continue to reach out to each other and ask RUOK? Not just today. We look forward to welcoming you all back to Billanook as soon as is possible.

22.01.2022 Our congratulations to the following students on their appointment to the 2021 Middle School Student Leadership Team: Middle School Captains Blair Wilson Lara Nathan... Democracy Captains Isabella Henare Samy Sarpal Service & Environment Captains Ananda Bartura Elise Mitchell Internationalism Captains Mackenzie Nation Alyssa Willox Adventure Captains Walling House Ashlyn Humphris, Charlie Baker Weeks House Kealey Earney, Kayla Heyblok Hovell House Fiona Fisher-Haisma, Cameron West Wurundjeri House Tayla Mancs, Brady Kiekebosch These students will work together as a team in 2021, particularly for the benefit of all Middle School students.

22.01.2022 Billanook are hiring! Primary Learning Enhancement Teacher Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Learning Enhancement specialists to join our highly skilled and successful team in 2021.... Part-time (0.6 - 0.8 FTE), ongoing role providing integrated learning support at Primary School level (Prep - Year 6). Commencement date: Monday 18 January 2021. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50896108

21.01.2022 Secondary School Parent /Teacher / Student Conferences Dear Billanook families, we understand that there is a current power outage affecting parts of the Yarra Valley. Some families may be without power and if this is the case, we will look to reschedule these interviews at another time.

20.01.2022 Thursday 10 September is RUOK Day, with the specific message for 2020 being: 'THERE'S MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK?' 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. ... Billanook, and our Democracy Student Leaders have been hard at work behind the scenes, working on activities that can encourage connectedness across all levels of our College, and importantly, provide the support needed to those who are finding this year particularly challenging. Throughout this week we are asking our Community to share a photo of something that is bringing you joy at this time. These may be memories, or moments throughout your day, it could be a picture of your pet, or something outside, anything that makes you happy! You may like to add a touch of yellow to your picture. Please send your submissions to: [email protected] We will be sharing the images from our Community this week, in the lead up to RUOK Day on Thursday.

20.01.2022 Our Year 8 History students have been learning about the Medieval era. After conducting research, students designed posters or advertisements for 'new' inventions or wrote letters regarding topics of the times.

20.01.2022 Our Prep students are learning about money in our Learning from Home program, and the ways in which we use it every day. Last week they set up their own shops at home. Well done on some very inventive ideas! A gemstone shop, florist, café and a fish and chip shop.

20.01.2022 The College would like to thank our Cafe Manager, Joh, who after 15 years at Billanook is now taking up a role in her family's business. Joh has brought significant expertise, passion and dedication to the role- providing the community with the convenience of the canteen services as well as event catering. A review of the Cafe's services has been undertaken and the decision has been made to outsource the College's canteen and catering services from 2021. ... Billanook College is seeking to partner with experienced food professionals for the management and operation of the College’s Canteen (known as ‘The Café’). Service Agreement to commence 1 January 2021. Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be submitted before 5.00pm on Friday 9 October 2020. https://www.billanook.vic.edu.au//Canteen-and-Catering-Ser

20.01.2022 Our students have enjoyed learning about the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities this week during NAIDOC week. Our ELP students learnt the symbolic meaning behind the aboriginal flag, and listened to stories about Aboriginal tradition and connections to the land.

19.01.2022 Congratulations to 2020 Year 7 students Claudia Pitts and Fleur Jaunay! Fleur and Claudia were finalists in the 2020 Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) National Songwriting Competition, for their song 'When I'm with You'. This is an extraordinary achievement that placed them in the top 11% of entries in Australia within their category. Claudia also placed first in the Year 7-8 Category with her song, Five Seconds. http://acmf.com.au/nsc2020_winners/... A fantastic achievement!

19.01.2022 Today our Year 6 students enjoyed the first of three Adventure Days at School, run by Bindaree Outdoors. The range of activities help to build on previously learnt skills, as well as some new challenges. Students are asked to draw upon their resilience, communication skills, courage, persistence, support for each other, empathy, and sense of adventure to rise to each challenge, all of which encourages their learning both in the outdoors, and the classroom!

18.01.2022 During our Year 9 LINK wellbeing sessions this week, our team launched our ‘How to’ Live Series. Our Staff in Year 9 are sharing a life skill or passion, recognising that our students are particularly missing the day to day conversations and connections that they would ordinarily enjoy if learning onsite. These sessions are designed to:... - promote or support development of a ‘life skill’ or interest - be tactile, fostering kinaesthetic learning - be fun, interactive and engaging for students Some of the sessions this week included: - how to make fresh pasta - how to create an insect hotel I had a wonderful session with my group teaching them about my Italian heritage and the importance of using instinct and our senses in the kitchen. We made homemade Pasta. We had a basic recipe and then each student was encouraged to bring their own flair to their dish. - Ms Coffey Head of Year 9 LINK forms part of our student wellbeing and pastoral program - for Years 7 to 9. It aims to promote our College's core objectives, and is a place where we can explicitly and continuously display our commitment to; - a sense of community - learning - equity and social justice - acceptance, care and compassion - the environment - global awareness - challenge

17.01.2022 Our Year 7, 8 and 9 students have shown diligence, maturity, and kept a sense of creativity and fun in their work in Visual Arts this Term. Year 9 students have been studying the work of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Year 7 students have been learning about street art and KAWS. They have applied the influences of these styles and artists to their own work during our Learning from Home program with fantastic results. Well done!

17.01.2022 A magical way to end the Term! Billanook Primary students were treated to a personal tour of Disneyland, an exclusive meet and greet with some well known characters, front seat on all the rides- all topped off by the Disneyland Parade and fireworks spectacular. The only thing that rivalled the excitement of Disneyland was seeing our Primary community dressed up in their favourite character costumes.... Thanks to everyone who attended- you helped to make the experience especially magical. Particular mention goes to the Director of Disney- Mr Daniel Thomas. Have a great break everyone!

15.01.2022 Billanook Community Connections BLIP IT PTY LTD Warranwood www.blip.com.au... [email protected] 0417 331 126 'Blip develops websites and software for businesses small and large. Talk to us about: Web sites/development/hosting/online retailing. Windows application development, maintenance, modification. Cloud computing. Databases, data matching, data sharing. Systems to assist staff working from home. Call to discuss your plans and we’d be happy to assist.' #buylocal and support businesses and families with a close connection to our Billanook Community. To be a part of our publication, please send your submission via our online form: https://www.billanook.vic.edu.au/community-connections

15.01.2022 Last week during our Learning from Home program our Prep students read Goldilocks and the Three Bears, showing their understanding and comprehension of the story by performing it at home. Well done!

15.01.2022 Our Parents and Caregivers may be interested in the following free webinar. Join acclaimed educator and therapist Tim Klein as he discusses how we can help our young people become life-long thrivers. Key Takeaways:... - Understanding of how post-traumatic growth can help us flourish after the unknown - Awareness of the role purpose plays - Tips on how to navigate school, career and life. When: Friday, 4 September 2020 Time: 9:30 am 10:30 am The webinar is free, but capacity is limited, so bookings are essential. https://theparentswebsite.com.au/free-parent-webinar-how-w/

14.01.2022 If you need a reason to smile this afternoon this should do the trick.

13.01.2022 We have loved the images shared from our Community this week! We will continue to share them with you today. While we may ask, and be asked, if we RUOK? today, there is more to say after the question. The RUOK website is a fantastic resource with information and tips on how to support yourself, friends and loved ones: https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask... As always, the wellbeing of our students and families is integral to the ethos of Billanook. Please remember the resources available to you via MyConnect and the College.

12.01.2022 To conclude Unit 2 AOS 1 Sanctions, our Year 11 Legal Studies class examined the Chamberlain case. Students noted the evidence presented in the case, as well as evidence that was not presented. The class looked at the outcome of the coroners case, the trial and were tasked with evaluating the impact and role of the media. Our students also watched ‘Evil Angels’, and the recent 7News report ‘The Lindy Tapes’ and discussed the messages of the tshirts sold during the trial. To conclude the research the class performed several cartoon analyses during small group discussions.

11.01.2022 Congratulations to the following students who recently recorded some fantastic results in Geography! In the GTAV’s MapIT! Competition, Year 7 (2020) students Katherine Mende placed second in the state and Ebony Barnet was a state finalist! Several Year 10 students excelled in this year’s Geography Competition. Our congratulations to Kelsey Paterson, Hayden Hor and Xavier Lanham Distinctions (top 20%) and Maddy Hill High Distinction (top 12%)

11.01.2022 Our Prep students recently took a trip to the zoo. Dressed as zoo keepers they explored Melbourne Zoo virtually while learning about the animals and endangered species found at our zoo.

09.01.2022 This morning our Staff gathered at the College for our annual giving morning, packing essential food items for Fare Share, who work tirelessly to provide nutritious meals to those in need. https://www.fareshare.net.au/melbourne/

09.01.2022 Our Year 11 Foundations Maths students investigated the infiltration rate of soil in their backyard as part of their Environment and Water unit last Term. They measured out soil, placed it in a funnel with a filter, then measured the volume of water that filters through the soil in ten minutes. This allowed them to calculate the infiltration rate and compare it to other students in the class.

09.01.2022 Thank you for your support throughout the year - sharing our delight in the value of the Arts to keep us buoyant and, help us reflect. We were really excited to... be able to run a couple of post-restriction rehearsals last week with members of Senior Vocals and would love to offer you this small musical Christmas gift. Please enjoy Silent Night as we look forward to a new year filled with music and theatre bringing our community together. ... click 'share' and re-gift!

08.01.2022 This Semester our Year 7 students received an authentic introduction to the German language. Students were asked to explore the essential question ‘How German is your everyday life?’. Students looked at their online local supermarket website for products from Germany including household items, food items, stationery and even German cars. Our Year 7’s also looked into German representation in sport through Roger Federer- even though a Swiss Grand Slam tennis player, German is a language of Switzerland. Although a virtual introduction to a new language, students were able to experience the real-life influences of Germany in Australia as well as throughout the world.

07.01.2022 Our Primary students are finishing the Term by taking a virtual adventure! We will give you a hint as to where in the world they will be trekking to... ... see if you can guess where our adventure begins........ What has two ears, a squeaky voice and has been entertaining kids for over 92 years? If I were on a ride 'under the sea', where might I be? It's a place where you can live happily ever after...

06.01.2022 A huge thank you to our Primary students and their families for a fantastic effort in Jump Rope For Heart. Together we raised $4054.68 for the Heart Foundation and skipped for over 101 hours!

06.01.2022 Farewell Ann Kane! Ann has been a loyal and dedicated employee for 31 years since commencing in February 1989. For the first two years she worked as a Parent Liaison Officer and Network & Fundraising Co-ordinator before moving to the role of Accounts Payable Clerk in July 1991 and has been an integral member of the Accounts department ever since. Ann and her family have made a significant contribution to the College since its inception. Her husband Robert attended the very... first Public Meeting held at Lilydale in 1977 to discuss the establishment of a new independent school in the eastern suburbs ‘Billanook College’ and both Ann and Robert served on the College Board and Friends of Billanook committee. In the early days she worked tirelessly to fundraise for the College and was instrumental in the organisation of such events as the Bush Fair, Open Day, Presentation Evening and Art and Craft Show. Both of her children are past students (Ros Class of 1994 and Deb Class of 1998) and current employees. Her grandson Sebastian is also a current student at Billanook in Grade 5. We wish Ann all the very best as she makes plans for the future and I look forward to formally recognising her immense contribution to the College at the Bridge Awards in 2021.

06.01.2022 A group of our Year 8 students are working remotely to develop and produce a creative writing anthology for the Billanook Community. This collaboration between the English Learning Area and the College’s enhancement program STTEP, provides students who excel in creative writing to be guided in the process of writing, editing, producing and publishing a collection of written works. This year, the group have recognised that writing is for many among us a pastime that provides e...ntertainment, relaxation and comfort and for that reason they are asking for submission from the wider Billanook Community to their publication. They look forward to your contributions and to sharing their publication in Term 4.

06.01.2022 Yesterday's photographs from our Community were distinctly canine in theme! Clearly our 4 legged friends are a source of companionship and joy at the moment. Thursday 10 September is RUOK Day, with the specific message for 2020 being: 'THERE'S MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK?'... Throughout this week we are asking our Community to share a photo of something that is bringing you joy at this time. These may be memories, or moments throughout your day, it could be a picture of your pet, or something outside, anything that makes you happy! You may like to add a touch of yellow to your picture. Please send your submissions to: [email protected] We will be sharing the images from our Community this week, in the lead up to RUOK Day tomorrow.

05.01.2022 Billanook Community Connections PAK360 www.pak360.com.au [email protected]... 1300 992 660 'Pak360 supplies a range of eco-friendly compostable takeaway food packaging for cafes, restaurants and other businesses. We also supply the food and beverage manufacturing industry with custom design eco-friendly compostable packaging for use in retail and commercial settings. To ensure Pak360 products do not end up in landfills, we offer an optional combined compostable packaging and organics collection service in Melbourne and Sydney.' #buylocal and support businesses and families with a close connection to our Billanook Community. To be a part of our publication, please send your submission via our online form: https://www.billanook.vic.edu.au/community-connections

05.01.2022 Billanook Community Connections Digital Publication. GO VISUAL 'Go Visual produce all types of signage. We are qualified sign and graphic producers with over 20 years experience. We specialise in all types of signs from full shop fitouts to business cards. We have experience in large exhibitions and car wraps too. Go Visual can make your business visual.'... www.govisual.net.au [email protected] #buylocal and support businesses and families with a close connection to our Billanook Community. To be a part of our publication, please send your submission via our online form: https://www.billanook.vic.edu.au/community-connections

04.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

03.01.2022 The $20 Boss forms part of our Discovery Learning program for Year 8 students. It is an entrepreneurship program where students are provided with $20 of start-up capital to create, launch and operate their own business. The format looks a little different this year, however never have the Discovery skills of Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Digital Capability and Resilience been so relevant! Our Students are working hard at developing and applying these skills to their bu...siness ideas. Although there will not be the traditional $20 Boss Father’s Day market, students are still able to create a business plan, create marketing materials and produce costings and samples. There have been a huge range of businesses created, with many continuing as normal, by taking their business online. Some samples of the businesses below:

03.01.2022 Our annual Crescendo Art Exhibition celebrates the finest work from students in Year 7 to 12. While we are unable to accommodate guests this year, we look forward to sharing the exceptional work of our students in 2020 via our online gallery. Stay tuned for further details!

02.01.2022 Billanook Community Connections Yarra Valley and Ranges Country Life Magazine www.yarravalleymagazine.com.au... [email protected] www.facebook.com/YarraValleyRangesCountryLife www.instagram.com/yarramagazine/ ‘The only regional lifestyle magazine covering the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges and surrounding area - bringing you the best of our homes, gardens, food, wine, culture and showcasing the abundance of talent residing in our midst. Yarra Valley and Ranges Country Life magazine has a longstanding and proud association with Billanook College. For the last eleven years we have consistently promoted and formed partnerships with the finest businesses, and produced editorial and photography renowned for beauty and excellence. Support us to keep supporting the region by subscribing via our website.’ #buylocal and support businesses and families with a close connection to our Billanook Community. To be a part of our publication, please send your submission via our online form: https://www.billanook.vic.edu.au/community-connections

01.01.2022 Our Year 7 students have been working on their poetry skills in Term 3, well done on your fantastic efforts!

01.01.2022 Billanook Community Connections Digital Publication 'Hopetoun Natural Therapies is a complementary health care clinic offering Osteopathy, Remedial Massage & Nutrition services. Our qualified practitioners can help you with your health and wellness needs. We have experience in treating a wide range of complaints, including but not limited to sporting injuries, acute and chronic pain, pregnancy, sciatica, diet and much more.'... www.hopetounnt.com.au [email protected] www.facebook.com/hopetounnt www.instagram.com/hopetoun_n_t/?igshid=rsf3h4o92lyi (03) 9879 0370 #buylocal and support businesses and families with a close connection to our Billanook Community. To be a part of our publication, please send your submission via our online form: https://www.billanook.vic.edu.au/community-connections