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25.01.2022 Anzac Day Assemby, more photos to come, however, in the meantime, congratulations to our GPA Allstars!

25.01.2022 Congratulations to Lachie Hall who we have just found out has been successful in gaining an Engineering Apprenticeship in Melbourne. What a great Christmas present! Well done, you will be an absolute superstar!

25.01.2022 Dear Parents, carers, and students, During COVID and our breaks, we have previously shared this information. Please know that if you need help, it is only a phone call away. Below is a list of services anyone can access. Stay safe everyone and enjoy your holidays. In an emergency situation, call 000.... Headspace All students and families that are already linked in with Headspace, can continue to access online or phone appointments. Headspace can be contacted at: Phone: (03) 5671 5900 or 1800 650 890 Email: [email protected] Anyone wishing to make a new referral to Headspace for support, can do so at: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/wonthaggi/ Calm Kids Our families have free access to the Calm Kids website (https://www.calmkidcentral.com/). Request a voucher, using your postcode, and it will be emailed to you. Once you enter the voucher details, you are signed up to use this 24 hour service. It has psychologists on call to talk to you, along with short video’s and hints for help when you need it. Kids Help Line For advice, students can contact the Kids Helpline to chat online at https://kidshelpline.com.au/ or over the phone at 1800 551 800. Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au Light Careline : 9583 CARE Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au Beyond Blue's coronavirus support service: 1800 512 348 or coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467 or www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1800Respect: 1800 737 732 or www.1800respect.org.au ReachOut: https://au.reachout.com/ Korumburra Secondary College

24.01.2022 Another exciting project being progressed over the break (the much anticipated gaga ball pit). Thank you Mr Suckling - you are a star!

24.01.2022 Thank you Rotary and the Korumburra Rotarians, you are always there for the community

23.01.2022 Welcome back everyone. The first two days of school have been put aside for families to meet with their student/s mentor (28th and 29th January). You can make appointments with your child's mentor via Compass. The office will be open from the 22nd January if you need help. Senior students elected their own mentors, some of these staff do not work everyday, so please be aware that these teachers may only be available on one of the two mentor days. Classes start as per normal for ALL students from Monday, 1st February. Year 7 students 2021 will have an extended transition program in the first week - their program will look slightly different as they will spend more time with their mentor. A reminder that Presentation Evening (which was held over from last year) will be held on Monday February 8th from 7pm. Please save this date!

23.01.2022 Price List for Bake Sale - 4TH May

23.01.2022 After designing and constructing their own bridges yesterday, the Year 7 STEAM Class attempted to make a Da Vinci bridge today. "What is a Da Vinci bridge?" you ask. It is a self supporting bridge. This unique design is held together by its own weight without requiring any ties or connections.

23.01.2022 VCAL Surfing Excursion At the end of last term our VCAL students participated in a surfing and bushwalking excursion down at Wilsons Promontory we had a fabulous day and students completed outcomes for WRS and PDS learning teamwork, safety and organisational skills.

22.01.2022 And the excitement continues

22.01.2022 Guess what we found in the Math's store room? If you would like a copy of this publication which chronicles the school from 1954-2008, please email us at: [email protected] The office will now be closed for the holidays but we will reply to you after the break :)

22.01.2022 Could all Year 10s please check their emails for important information, thank you

22.01.2022 Lockdown will end at midnight tonight. We look forward to seeing all students on-site tomorrow!Lockdown will end at midnight tonight. We look forward to seeing all students on-site tomorrow!

21.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Riley Sendek, Hal Joyce and Harrison Clarke from Year 9 came THIRD in VICTORIA in the AI for Good Challenge, from over 600 entries. Their idea is an app that helps to diagnose and provide basic treatment for tropical diseases. The boys worked really hard to refine their idea and included an incredibly informative video in their submission. A huge achievement, well done!

21.01.2022 Email to parents this morning, 21.12.20 Dear parents and carers, your child's report is now available on Compass for download. Your child can also access their report via the Insights tab. Staff are currently on holidays, we are taking this opportunity to switch off our computers and recharge - office and admin staff are on break until the 21st January, and teachers until the 26th January 2021. We wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your s...upport this year through what has been a most challenging year for everyone. Kind regards, Vaya Dauphin College Principal See more

21.01.2022 Good luck to our 2020 Year 12 students who will receive their VCE study scores and ATAR tomorrow. Remember, we are proud of each and every one of you. Ms Matthews will be in touch with you and available tomorrow via email or phone for any career’s advice. Hopefully you all get some sleep tonight!

20.01.2022 A reminder to book your Mentor Interviews for either Thursday 28th or Friday 29th. These are open now on Compass. Mentor interviews will be spaced in students' classrooms with our usual COVID hygiene practices. We look forward to seeing everyone then, unless you or your child are unwell.

20.01.2022 Copy of email sent to all Parents and Guardians, 12/02/2021 Dear Parents/Guardians This afternoon Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced a 5-day state wide lock-down from midnight tonight. As part of this, there will be no on-site classes at schools for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday next week....Continue reading

19.01.2022 And voila, the balcony is done! On my walk today, I was amazed at how much space there is up there!

19.01.2022 The latest update on face masks. KSC had previously stated that face shields were okay, but this advice says that neither face shields nor bandanas/neck scarves are acceptable.

19.01.2022 Can’t wait to see everyone Monday - Year 7 students, don’t forget we head off for camp Monday!

19.01.2022 Well done to our very own Abbey Nicholls for being a change maker

18.01.2022 And the good news keeps on coming ... Congratulations to Morgan Anthony and Makaela Gambetta who join Madeline Smith in being offered a place in the Aspire Program at La Trobe University. This means these students already have a place ready and waiting for them at La Trobe University! Well done to these students, we are incredibly proud of you.

18.01.2022 Year 7 Camp is off to a ripper start! We have all arrived and started our day with whole group games including a rock-off, tag and tunnel/over ball. Moving into our rooms was fun. Breaking up into two teams, we then ran around to Capture the Flag. Great competitive spirit and lots of laughter from all . We have just finished afternoon tea and are off for our first Group activities.

17.01.2022 Well done students on the outstanding attendance this morning in online classes. You are all superstars!Well done students on the outstanding attendance this morning in online classes. You are all superstars!

16.01.2022 KORUMBURRA SECONDARY COLLEGE - 2022 Info Night KSC warmly invites Grade 5 and 6 students and their parents to our 2022 YEAR 7 INFORMATION NIGHT... TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 4TH, 2021 The College staff look forward to introducing you to the next phase of your education and will be showcasing the exciting academic program that is available at our College. You will also receive valuable resources outlining the ethos and curriculum programs at our College. We believe that Grade 5 students will also benefit from beginning to familiarise themselves with the Transition Process. 6.15pm - Arrive at the Performing Arts Centre Further enquiries can be directed to: Christopher Cronin - Middle School / Transition Coordinator on 5655 1566

16.01.2022 What an absolutely fabulous show by Leongatha Lyric Theater - Wind in the Willows performed at the stunning Mossvale Park Actors Findlay Crawford and Adrian Gale (class of 2019) were wonderful wily weasels... and our own Orla McCarthy as stage manager over this long weekend. We caught up with some 2020 graduates and supporters after the show. Such talent and fun

16.01.2022 The Korumburra Rotary Club are looking for a mascot. Do you think that you could design us one? The only requirement we have is that it has Rotary and our Wheel logo on it somewhere. We would love you to enter our competition to design one. All you need to do is create a visual image of a mascot that you believe would suit our club and send it in to us by the 30th October, 2020. 1st Prize - $50, 2nd Prize - $30 and 3rd Prize $20... Mail your entry to Korumburra Rotary Club, P O Box 35 Korumburra Vic 3950 or email to [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you soon.

15.01.2022 The 16 days of activism campaign is an international campaign that runs from November 25th - International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, and December 10th - Human Rights day. The campaign raises awareness about gender-based violence on local, national, and international levels. Violence is not always physical, but can also include emotional and financial abuse, and at the core of this abuse is a level of disrespect towards others. ... This year Korumburra Secondary College is supporting the 16 Days of Activism by STANDING AGAINST DISRESPECT.

15.01.2022 This is a copy of the email that was sent to parents this afternoon regarding Parent/Teacher Interviews. Dear parents and guardians, This Thursday 17th September 4 pm 7:30 pm, and Friday 18th September 9 am 12 pm, we will be providing the opportunity for parents to have parent/teacher interviews with their child/ren’s teachers. You will book as per normal via Compass. Any problems, please either ring the school or contact us through the designated parent email address: [email protected] and a member of staff will ring you back. As we are not allowed to have members of our community onsite as of yet, we will be holding these interviews via Microsoft Teams. All parents need to do is get their student to open Teams on their laptops and then parents accept the call when the teacher rings. This will come up on your screen like a messenger call, and you just need to click the blue video button and you will be connected with the teacher. Easy right?! Now don’t be afraid if you are not used to video calls, we are now old hats at it! One tip is to turn your video on, this makes the communication much easier for both sides. We look forward to seeing ‘virtually’ as many families as we can this Thursday and Friday. Kind regards, Vaya Dauphin and John Wilson

15.01.2022 Prom Excursion The year 9's headed to Wilson's Prom last week to get out and about after such a long and unique year - and the Prom did not disappoint. The weather was perfect to climb Mt Oberon, a challenge that rewarded all students with the view at the top. A great moment for all and even more special for those that have never visited the Prom or climbed Mt Oberon. ... We then boarded the Pennicott Wilderness Journey's amphibious boats for a two hour ride including the most southern part of mainland Australia, seals swimming and sunning on the rocks, Skull rock and lighthouses.

15.01.2022 Year 7 STEAM students completed a bridge engineering challenge. They began by representing different countries which had different bridge building resources, and then "trading" resources to gather what they needed to construct a bridge. The brief was to design and construct a bridge that would span a 25cm gap, and be able to hold maximum weight . With limited resources they got creative in solving the problem.

15.01.2022 Our wonderful School for Leadership students presented their Community Learning Project via Microsoft Teams this morning. Well done everyone! So proud of what you have achieved to date. It has been a challenging road for these students as due to COVID they had to return from the camp/school much earlier than they would have normally.

14.01.2022 Wear Blue and kindness The fourteenth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2021. Korumburra School Community joined in by wearing blue today in support of people with autism.

14.01.2022 Book Week - Book / Record Cover Challenge Hi Everyone Book Week is coming up on 17th - 23rd October. As a part of the Book Week celebrations, we would like to have as many people as possible join in on the book/record cover challenge. The holidays would be a great time to have a look through your new and old books and enjoy creating a fascinating picture.... Please send your pics through to me via chat on Teams. We have plenty of books you can use in the library if you can't find one at home. Attached are some ideas for inspiration! Regards Andrea Jenkin Community Hub Manager

14.01.2022 Copy of email sent to all parents/guardians, 17/2/2021 Dear Parents/Guardians Earlier today, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced that the statewide lock-down will end at midnight tonight. As a part of this, all schools will return to on-site learning from tomorrow.... From tomorrow, COVID-safe guidelines for on-site learning will be the same as last week. Most specifically, all staff and students will be required to wear a mask when indoors. Teachers may remove their mask when they are actively teaching a class. Increased cleaning will continue and hand sanitizer will be available throughout the school. Last Friday we set ourselves the ambitious target of completing all timetabled classes during the lock-down in a Remote Learning mode. Today we want to acknowledge the incredible efforts of all students, parents and staff which ensured that we achieved this target, and that there was minimal disruption to student learning. We thank all parents and students for their amazing efforts over the last few days. Our online attendance was outstanding, and all staff reported very high levels of engagement from all students while in Remote Learning. Also a very big thank you to our staff for the many hours spent planning and delivering a full schedule of on-line lessons. Your dedication to our students and community is exceptional. We are all looking forward to seeing the smiling faces of all our students on-site again tomorrow! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the General Office during business hours tomorrow.

14.01.2022 We are proud of the efforts and contributions our VCAL Hospitality students and school captains made to the ANZAC day commemorations at Korumburra Primary School this morning. This was a particularly special ceremony, as two honor boards were unveiled today; a tribute to the former students of KPS who paid the sacrifice of serving our country in WWI and WWII. Lest we forget.

13.01.2022 Congratulations, what an awesome achievement

13.01.2022 Copy of email sent out re the wearing of masks (important information) Dear parents, carers, staff, and students, As I am sure everyone is aware, face masks are mandatory in Victoria. When students return to school, they will be required to wear face masks.... A few things students need to know regarding masks or face coverings: You should wear a mask as soon as you leave the house, this includes on the bus and on the way to school Some students may have exemptions, that is, due to a disability or medical condition, they may not be able to wear a mask. It will be important that we don’t automatically assume people are doing the wrong thing if they are not wearing a mask. Don’t call attention to students who are not wearing masks Do the right thing, if you are wearing a mask, wear it properly, avoid touching it, and keep it on at all times We will all make mistakes and forget our mask at some stage, rather than judge others, help them find a solution Department guidelines state that teachers are allowed to remove their masks whilst teaching and/or to communicate with students if they have a hearing impairment and/or are struggling to understand. Teachers at our school are very motivated to do the right thing, they do not want anyone to get sick Some teachers will wear a plastic face shield so that students can read lips, and or see them clearly. A few things parents need to know regarding masks or face coverings: If your child is eligible for an exemption, please email the school at [email protected] with this information and a letter from their health practitioner If your child has a hearing impairment and/or another documented condition that we are already aware of you do not need to provide a letter from a health practitioner, but please use the email above to confirm with us that your student will not be wearing a mask Some children find wearing masks difficult. Consider purchasing neck scarves, or an insert for their mask which keeps the mask away from their face. I have been told by the department that plastic face shields are also acceptable Whether the individual likes it or not, the wearing of face masks for those over the age of 12 is mandatory outside of the home. For the safety of everyone, all students will need to comply with this regulation, unless they have an exemption. A few things staff need to know regarding masks or face coverings: Staff are able under the guidelines to remove their masks to teach, and to communicate with students who have a disability or who may be struggling to understand Like others, we may occasionally forget our mask, but as soon as we realise or it is pointed out, we will rectify this Teachers will be aware of those students who have an exemption from wearing masks but will not draw attention to those students. Have a safe and happy holiday everyone, especially now that the restrictions have eased a little. Kind regards, Vaya Dauphin

12.01.2022 Parent/Teacher interviews are this Thursday 4-7:30 pm and Friday 9-12 pm. Bookings are open on Compass. Friday is NOT a student free day, students will have WIN time and will find work on Compass for each class. The school day will finish at 2:30 pm on Friday. Please contact the school via the parent email if you are having any trouble making appointment times: [email protected]

08.01.2022 As part of our 2021 curriculum, KSC has introduced a new STEAM subject at Years 7 and 8. This innovative subject focuses on developing students’ skills and knowledge in areas shown to be vital in the contemporary work-force (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths). The Year 8 STEAM class was off to a great start yesterday morning, learning about Quick Response codes (QR codes) and their uses. Students completed a scavenger hunt around the College grounds using QR codes as clues.

08.01.2022 Head Start - what a fantastic initiative - matching young people with careers :)

07.01.2022 Daily Inspiration

06.01.2022 Copy of email that went out this morning re Week 1, Term 4. Dear parents, carers, and students, We hope our students have had a wonderful break and have had an opportunity to enjoy the slight easing of restrictions.... Week 1 All students will continue to learn remotely in Week 1, except students studying a VCE unit 3/4 subject. VCE students of unit 3/4 subjects will have to attend onsite for the General Achievement Test (GAT) on Wednesday, and then for any practice exams they might have on the Wednesday to Friday. Students who meet the criteria for onsite supervision (and have previously arranged this), will continue to be able to attend onsite Week 1. A decision about the whole school's return will be made on Tuesday 6th October and then communicated via email and Facebook. It is most likely all students will return Monday, Week 2. Masks All students and staff are required to wear masks. You may be aware that the Premier announced over the holidays that scarves and face shields are no longer acceptable. Students must wear a fitted mask. Obviously this is key in reducing any possible spread of infection. Teachers are permitted to remove their masks in classes to teach. Some students may have medical exemptions, please be kind, and don't assume someone is automatically doing the wrong thing. We are incredibly excited about returning to face to face teaching. I think the important thing to bear in mind is that in order for us all to have this privilege we must do our best to prevent the spread of coronavirus. At school and at home, and within the community, this means, practicing good hygiene and social distancing, wearing masks outside of the home, and staying home and away from others if we are unwell. Kind regards, Vaya Dauphin College Principal

06.01.2022 To all the Australians and New Zealanders who sacrificed so we could have all the things we have today, we honour and remember you. To those who didn’t make it home, we mourn you.

06.01.2022 Can't wait to meet our prospective students and families :)

05.01.2022 The information announced today by Dan Andrews and James Merlino relates specifically to Metro Melbourne, there is currently no change to the return to school arrangements for regional Victoria. We will let parents know on the 6th October (Tuesday of Week 1) whether all students will return on the 12th October (Monday Week 2) or whether we will have a staggered start. At this stage, due to stable numbers in South Gippsland, it is most likely all students will return on the 12th October. All students studying a VCE Unit 3/4 subject will be onsite on Wednesday the 7th October for the GAT. These students also have practice exams following this.

05.01.2022 I vote ‘tap’ water

05.01.2022 Late in Term 1 the Advance Class completed their first community service project by coordinating and hosting a fundraiser day for the Korumburra CFA. Students organised a casual dress day for students, cooked a delicious sausage sizzle, sold home-made brownies and ran a ‘guess how many lollies in the jar’ competition (that was won by a delighted Jake Churchill in Year 9). The students raised close to $300 for our local CFA branch, and were able to accrue some community service hours towards achieving their Duke of Edinburgh Award. Well done Advance!

03.01.2022 We have been very lucky to secure Maree Crabbe to talk to us about this very important issue. She is an internationally renowned guest speaker in this field. The session is suitable for adults and parents/carers. This space is changing rapidly for young people, now more than ever, it is important parents are aware of what's out there.

03.01.2022 Good on you Kasey

03.01.2022 The Year 9's have started learning about Electricity and Electrical circuits in Science this week. To start off their learning they covered Static electricity today, and how electrical charge can build up in your body with the Van de Graaff generator.

02.01.2022 Copy of email sent out this morning, 24.1.21 regarding COVID safe practices Term 1, 2021. Dear parents, carers, students, and staff, Welcome back to a new school year. It is important that everyone appreciates the New Year but still stays focused on what we need to continue to do to minimise the risk and spread of the COVID virus. As per the Department of Education’s guidelines, the following practices will remain in place, or be put in place (e.g. density ratios). ... Enhanced cleaning of the school will continue in Term 1. The school will maintain the same routines from last year (e.g. students are to enter classrooms where applicable from eternal doors, the lockers will remain spread out throughout the school, everyone is encouraged to practice strong hand hygiene, and hand sanitiser will continue to be readily available). Masks should be worn where social distancing is not possible e.g. masks should be worn in classrooms. Staff should continue to maintain 1.5 metres distance from their colleagues. School events involving parents and community members will be subject to density ratios. This means that only a certain number of people can be in a space dependent on the size of the room or building. Consequently, it is likely the numbers for our Presentation Evening on the 8th February will be capped. No member of the school community - teachers, students, staff, parents, or visitors should attend the school if they are unwell. The best way to prevent the spread of COVID is to stay home if you are unwell and get tested. Please be aware that if staff get sick they are required to get tested immediately and isolate. This means they will be absent from school from anywhere from 3 days to a week. Consequently, this impacts on our ability to staff the school. Parents and carers, please do not send your children to school unwell even if you believe they have just a cold. Currently, most school events can now go ahead subject to careful planning. This will continue as long as numbers of COVID cases remains low. Density requirements will be in place for events that involve anyone other than students and staff. To date, our community has done an outstanding job of reducing the spread of illness well done! If we continue to stay home when unwell and practice excellent hygiene, this will go a long way in making sure our families stay healthy as well as helping to keep our school open! Kind regards, Vaya Dauphin and John Wilson

02.01.2022 Merry Christmas KSC community. May your day be filled with joy, love and special time with those you hold dearest.

02.01.2022 Progress Reports Now Open Term 3 reports are now available in Compass. Please access them via your Compass account. A reminder to parents/guardians that interviews are available for Thursday afternoon and Friday morning and can be booked via the parent portal in Compass.

01.01.2022 Congratulations Alex! What an amazing achievement. We wish you every success

01.01.2022 Your VCE results and ATAR will be available from 7am Wednesday 30 December. Today we're going to explore the ATAR - what it is and why courses use it for selection. For more information on the ATAR, visit: https://www.vtac.edu.au/results-offers/atar-explained.html