Neerim District Secondary College in Neerim South, Victoria | High School

Neerim District Secondary College

Locality: Neerim South, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5628 1455

Address: Neerim East Rd 3831 Neerim South, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 This Thursday 29th and next Thursday 5th Nov there will be no vehicle access to the school grounds. This is to allow for the installation of the new modular buildings. There will be traffic control in place to direct cars. Please drop off and pick up from the carpark next to the swimming pool.

23.01.2022 VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme(SEAS) For those wishing to attend a university in 2021 and need a boost to their ATAR: Applications now open at https://www.vtac.edu.au/who/seas/applying.html... Dont leave it until the end of the month - start it now as you may need to collect additional documentation such as statements from your teachers, medical certificates, etc. Category 1: Personal information and location. This category includes age, living or school location, under-representation of a particular gender in a course or field of study, recognition as an Indigenous Australian, recognition for being from a non-English speaking background and recognition for being the first in your family to attend tertiary study. Category 2: Disadvantaged financial background Category 3: Disability or medical condition Category 4: Difficult circumstances - remote learning, internet issues, storms, bushfires etc. ALL of our students at the very least should be applying under categories one and four. If you have any questions or need help with your applications please do not hesitate to contact either myself of Mr Paul Sharp. (Mrs) Melanie Williams Teacher English, Senior School Leader, MYLNS Improvement Teacher Neerim District Secondary College Neerim E Rd, Neerim South VIC 3831 Ph: (03) 5628 1455 ext #124 E: [email protected]

22.01.2022 Dr Carr-Greggs webinar, Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era, gives families practical skills, knowledge and strategies for managing the lockdown period and remote learning Dear parents and carers, On Tuesday 25 August, the Department of Education and Training is presenting a free webinar for parents and carers by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, on building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19).... Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children feel safe through uncertain times. Dr Carr-Greggs webinar is aptly named Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era. In this webinar, Dr Carr-Gregg provides tools and strategies for parents and carers to help manage the lockdown and remote learning. Topics include: your supportive role setting the emotional tone focusing on what you can control how to deal with disappointment further resources and where to get help. Dr Carr-Greggs presentation will run for 45 minutes. This will be followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session in which parents and carers can ask Dr Carr-Gregg questions. Webinar details When: Tuesday 25 August Time: 7:30pm Duration: 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute questions and answers session Format: online via Webex Cost: free How to register To register and for more information visit the Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era eventbrite page. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster-

21.01.2022 How to be a good mate :) Remember R U OK day 10th September 2020 https://youtu.be/Z5g65pt_Z_4

21.01.2022 Check out what Ms. Guerins Yr 8 cooking class are making in support of RUOK day, this Thursday. Feel free to join in and share your yellow baking. If you are having a tough time, remember to reach out to our School Wellbeing team or Lifeline 13 11 14; Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636; and Kids helpline 1800 55 1800.

20.01.2022 Important notice for Parents, Guardians and Community Members

19.01.2022 Important Notice: Parent opinion surveys are due tomorrow

19.01.2022 Some more cell models :) Students in Year 8 Science have been learning about cells including their structure and some cellular processes including cell division, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. The students also learned about how substances move into and out of cells by osmosis and diffusion. Below are some photos of student cell models.

18.01.2022 LOCKDOWN IS HARD We are all experiencing ups and downs with our mental health, but if you are struggling, dont wait to get help. See attached flyer from headspace for contact details for support

18.01.2022 Free webinar - Dr Michael Carr-Gregg 15 Sep 2020 Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster- To help parents and carers build family resilience in these difficult times, the Department is presenting a free webinar by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. This webinar will give families some practical skills, knowledge and strategies for managing the lockdown period and remote learning. This webinar will be taking place online. You will be sent a link on the day of the event to watch it, via the email address you supply. Please note that this event will be delivered live only and wont be recorded. Date And Time Tue, 15 September 2020 7:30 PM 8:30 PM AEST Location Online Event

17.01.2022 New Building Update: Have a look at the progress, exciting times ahead :)

17.01.2022 Update on the snake scare today folks.... The foot long green reptile was actually.... A blue tongue lizard!!!... Honest mistake, really!! Hands up if you’ve seen a snake that wasn’t a snake Post your non-snake stories here...

17.01.2022 Like Dan said: As you head into school exams this week - remember this: However you do, whatever the result - be proud of how far you've come.... You've stuck with it, studied hard and made it through an impossible year. Celebrate the courage you've shown, recognise the challenges you've overcome. Your resilience is your KEY defining factor!!

17.01.2022 Attention to all our former students. Many of you will have know Alan Bright, former Assistant Principal of NDSC. Today he celebrates his 80th birthday.... Due to COVID restrictions he cant have a well deserved get together to celebrate, so lets all do what we can to help make sure he has a memorable 80th birthday. If you were a former students who was at NDSC when Alan was here and would like to wish Alan birthday greetings you can do so by either emailing [email protected] or SMS 0427482966.

16.01.2022 Dont try this one at home unless supervised by an adult and care is taken! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkkKGkzRfCM

15.01.2022 Some cool chemistry! dont try at home! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb7j5AyVRdI

15.01.2022 Test your science knowledge! Solutions will be provided with tomorrows quiz. Yesterdays answers Question 1: Au, Ag and Pt Question 2: Inertia... Question 3: Water Question 4: Monotremes Question 5: Approximately 65 million years ago See more

14.01.2022 If you would like to support the current fundraising efforts to purchase equipment for at sensory room at NDSC check out the information below. Jan Doull

14.01.2022 Exciting news for NDSC Delivery starts for our new building today. A reminder that there is no vehicle access to the school grounds today. ... Please drop off and pick up from the car park next to the swimming pool.

14.01.2022 Consolidation Day 2 Monday 24th August will be Consolidation Day 2 for Remote Learning. This day is for Year 7 to 10 students to catch up with class work, make contact with their teachers and submit work.... All students are expected to attend each class and to make contact with their teachers as the class attendance rolls will be marked. See more

11.01.2022 You could try the same at home with a wide-necked glass bottle and a boiled egg! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adA41GOzuRw

11.01.2022 ART CHALLENGE Its important to keep yourself occupied during these strange times. Ive found that painting has been a fun way to keep myself occupied (after Ive finished all of my school work of course) and take my mind off of all the craziness that is happening in our world at the moment. Send in any pieces of arts or crafts that you have been creating during lockdown to the schools email [email protected] - and well post some of our favourites!... Isabell Ryan Communications Captain

11.01.2022 VCE course selection documentation for 2021 can be downloaded from this location https://tinyurl.com/NDSC-VCE-2021 The 2021 Later Years Prospectus lists the VCE subjects offered in 2021. There are a number of flyers from other institutions also included. The e-edition VCE 2021 is a valuable source of information on the VCE especially for current Year 10 students. The subject application forms are to completed and e-mailed to the school [email protected] by next T...uesday 8th Sept. This application form is an expression of interest and will guide the discussions that students and parents/guardians/carers will have with Mr Sharp. Final subject choices will be based on what subjects will run in 2021, these subjects are determined by student choice. Mr Sharp (Careers Counsellor) will be available for interviews on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th for current Year 10 students These interviews can be via WebEx or telephone. Parents/Guardians/Carers and strongly encouraged be involved in the interview process. (No on-site interviews will be conducted) Bookings are essential and will be available via Compass (Community button (2 people)) or through the office. If you require clarification around the process please call Steve Panozzo 0487 084 636. See more

11.01.2022 Our new spaces - on deck for the first day of school 2021! Super excited to observe the developments over the next 6 months. Jacqui

11.01.2022 Fundraising update for our Cars of Kindness appeal to support our grant from Variety - the Childrens Charity Victoria to purchase equipment for our new sensory room. Thank you everyone who has already donated.

09.01.2022 Its Science Week :)

08.01.2022 Roadmap to Easing Coronavirus Restrictions Good afternoon following on from the Governments announcements yesterday I thought it would be useful to clarify - what does this mean for our school community? Unfortunately, while we may have hoped that we would be able to step straight back into classes and school, the announcement yesterday was probably as expected no magic wand there! So, we will continue to provide Remote and Flexible Learning for the remainder of Term 3,... and for the first week of Term 4. As we have been, our most vulnerable students are encouraged to be on-site, and we will be providing Essential Assessments for our Year 12 VCE and VCAL students. Our Year 12 students (and any year 11s doing a Unit 4) will sit the GAT in Term 4 Week 1 (Wednesday October 7), as previously published, under strict guidelines and processes to support and protect their health and wellbeing. These include environmental cleaning, physical distancing at entry and exit of the assessment space, as well as while in the assessment, wearing of masks, hand sanitising, and strict cough and sneeze etiquette. For the majority of our staff, if we can work from home, we will continue to work from home. The school will continue to operate with a skeleton staff of ES and teaching staff to support our most vulnerable students to access on-site learning, our Year 12s to access Essential Assessments, and to maintain the essential operations of the school. From Term 4 Week 2 (October 12th) we will stage a gradual return to face to face learning for all of our students and staff. Students will be re-inducted into COVIDSafe practices, and all members of our school community will be asked to wear masks during their commute, and while on-site. Monday 12th October: VCE and VCAL students (including any year 10s doing a VCE Unit) will return to face to face learning on-site Wednesday 14th October: Year 10 students resume face to face learning on-site Thursday 15th October: Year 8s and 9s will resume face to face learning on-site Friday 16th October: Year 7s students will resume face to face learning on-site, and our school community will once again be complete. Thank you all for your continued passion and drive supporting and maximising the learning of our students. Your flexibility, adaptability and resilience is recognised and admired in our community and by your childrens teachers. Jacqui Veal Principal, Neerim District Secondary College

08.01.2022 Remember: Pupil free Day Monday followed by Cup Day Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend Jacqui V

07.01.2022 Another day at the Office

06.01.2022 We would like to congratulate all Year 12’s on a challenging year, your resilience and passion has shone through these extreme circumstances and we are all very proud of you!! Picture featuring a special surprise for Mr Panozzo

06.01.2022 Dear Parents/Guardians, We are conducting virtual parent teacher interviews starting Monday 14th September to Thursday 17th September 2020. There will be ten minute bookings from 2:00 pm to 3:20 pm. Please log on to COMPASS and click on Parent Teacher Interviews under the announcements to start making your booking. These meetings are held via WebEx (video conferencing software). Please click here to get the list of teachers with the links to their meeting rooms. Please click ...on the link at your interview time and wait for the teacher to allow you into the meeting. Please keep your camera on so that we can see you during the interview. If you have any questions, please contact us. Thank you. Regards, Fahad Zakaria Leading Teacher - Curriculum & Reporting Mathematics Co-ordinator Head of ICT Neerim District Secondary College

06.01.2022 Staying active can be a massive struggle during the lockdown. But as good as it sounds to sit down all day reading, watching Netflix, or playing games, we need to make sure we keep a balance between our activities. This August, I enlisted the help of my 4-year old German Shorthaired Pointer, Tikka, and took on the PAWgust challenge 30 minutes of walking a day for the month of August. Not only does PAWgust motivate us to get outside each day, but it also raises funds for Gu...ide Dogs Australia to help them train young puppies into amazing guide dogs. Walking a dog is a good way to get your daily step count up, and you get a walking buddy to do it with. You can donate to PAWgust or follow mine and Tikkas adventures on Instagram. Id love to see pics everyone else has taken while walking their dog (or other pets). Remember to stay safe and have a good day! Shakira Kimm Attendance Captain https://www.pawgust.com.au/fundraisera/tikka/pawgust https://www.instagram.com.mygsptikka

06.01.2022 Rising candle experiment :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2d9cCpOuLI

06.01.2022 Good morning everyone. Neerim District Secondary College is excited to announce that we are moving to an online ordering system for our canteen through the Compass app or Compass portal. Parent's, students and staff will be able to place their orders for recess and lunch using the app or compass portal.... Orders for recess need to be in by 9.15am each day. Orders for lunch need to be in by 10.45am each day. Below are some instructions on how to use the portal. Please ring the school office if you have any questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaT4Jz8S3gQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYa-E9A4dxw

06.01.2022 Dear Parents, Due to the delivery of the new module buildings and the cranes needed to lift them, there will be NO vehicle access to the driveway or bus loop on Thursday 29 October for drop off or pick up. Parents are requested to ask their child to meet them either at the Recreation Reserve or the skate park. We are sorry for this inconvenience.... Kind regards, Jacqui Veal Principal.

05.01.2022 Council is running a vaccination session for secondary school students impacted by remote learning arrangements. Students who have been unable to access the...ir Year 7 or Year 10 scheduled vaccinations as usual can attend this session. When: Thursday 3 September 2020, 1.00pm to 6.00pm Where: West Gippsland Arts Centre (corner of Smith and Albert Streets, Warragul) Bookings are essential - click here to register for a time slot between 1.00pm and 6.00pm: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=651412 Social distancing measures will be in place and attendees will be required to wear a mask. Only one parent/support person may attend with the student. For more information, please call 5624 2519 or visit https://www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au//Secondary-School-Immun

05.01.2022 Today is RUOK day. Take time today to check in on your colleagues, friends and family. And yourself... From your NDSC family- Jacqui

05.01.2022 Soap boat experiment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU76wwmg9Hs

05.01.2022 Feel Good Books Recommended reading from our Librarian Carrie Hay

04.01.2022 Yesterdays Quiz Answers Question 1: Vitamin C Question 2: B. Supermassive black hole Question 3: Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen Question 4: Refraction... Question 5: Polar ice cold water See more

04.01.2022 Does an orange float or sink? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8ZXDpDh4VY

04.01.2022 Important Notice

03.01.2022 R U Ok? R U Ok Day Thursday 10th September 2020. https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE

02.01.2022 How to ask a schoolmate R U OK? https://youtu.be/Q4Db28pEGzQ

02.01.2022 Test your science knowledge! Solutions will be provided with tomorrows quiz.

02.01.2022 Students in Year 8 Science have been learning about cells including their structure and some cellular processes including cell division, photosynthesis and cellular respiration. The students also learned about how substances move into and out of cells by osmosis and diffusion. Below are some photos of student cell models.