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Wonthaggi Secondary College

Locality: Wonthaggi, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5611 4000

Address: PO Box 119 3995 Wonthaggi, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Fantastic news regarding our San Remo Campus!

25.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE @ WONTHAGGI SC (Term 2 #1 April 6 2020) We do hope all in our school community are well and adapting to our changed lifestyles in these particularly challenging times. While we are officially on the term break, it is completely understandable that our College community will have questions about how teaching and learning will occur in Term 2 and beyond. It is our understanding that there will be official information distributed from the Department of Educati...on in the next few days, particularly with regards to the strategies to support VCE students. We anticipate being able to provide a further update this Thursday (April 9) and then upon our return next week (Tuesday April 14). At the same time we wanted to provide you with some of the information that we do have. In the four pupil free days at the end of Term 1, and in the weeks beforehand, teachers devoted their energies to ensuring that genuine learning could occur via online platforms. The Compass Management System will be central to this for all involved. Regardless of the timeline for recovery we are faced with, there will be appropriate curriculum and tasks provided for all students to support learning. Assessment of tasks will continue. Our staff encourage contact from students, and they also will contact students on a regular basis. The nature and style of how each class will be conducted is influenced significantly by individual staff. However, early in Term 2, parents, carers and students, will receive a learning overview for each class explaining their program and the support available. Once again, we will distribute more detail as it becomes available. At home there are a number of things you can do to support students learning: Be aware of their requirements in each subject. Encourage, support, and discuss ideas! Make sure you have access to COMPASS. This will be essential! Please contact the Office early next term if you need any assistance with passwords. It will be the key forum for news items and learning materials. Never hesitate to contact us! Ring our Office numbers (Dudley 5672 0900 and McKenzie 5611 4000) or email the College at [email protected] . Contact staff directly via COMPASS. Follow us on Facebook for important information BUT please direct any questions you have for us via the Office or email options to ensure it is directed to the appropriate person and followed up. If internet or computer access is an issue, then please let us know. We do have strategies in place to make sure all students have access to their program. The situation is demanding and challenging but our College community is a proud one with a strong history of working together. This is so important in the current climate. Our students are impressive, our staff is extremely dedicated and the support of our community is really valued. Take care!

24.01.2022 CELEBRATING THE YEAR 12 CLASS OF 2020 They have had a particularly challenging year, but our Year 12 students have done an amazing job. While they have now commenced exams, last week we were able to acknowledge their success with a unique graduation ceremony in our senior campus gymnasium. Congratulations to the home groups, student leaders and award winners celebrated on the day ( Honours, Effort, Subject and Outreach achievements were all acknowledged). We are very proud of you!

24.01.2022 Please note the new phone number for our McKenzie Campus is 03 5611 4000. The Dudley Campus phone number is unchanged (03 5672 0900). Thank you to everybody for their patience during this time of transition. #wscproudhistoryexcitingfuture

24.01.2022 Hi WSC Community, Hope you are all taking care of yourselves. Just a quick message to say that we all miss our students, especially the smiles and energy they bring to our school. Here are some photos of some Year 8 students in Mr. Ferteis class who made edible models of animal and plant cells (although I think they enjoyed the eating more than the making!!) prior to this remote learning period. I hope these make you smile. Take care!

21.01.2022 The Wonthaggi Secondary College community was shocked and saddened to learn our Business Manager Steve Plumb has passed away. For 20 years Steve and his family have been an integral part of our community and we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to Terra, Zoe, Emma, Josh, Sadie, Sandra and the extended family. Steves integrity and commitment to social equity were absolute. He worked tirelessly in supporting all staff, students and their families to ensure our young people had access to quality education. Highly regarded for his professionalism and financial expertise, at a recent retirement function Steves pivotal role in the realisation of the new McKenzie Campus was celebrated. The WSC Community has indeed benefited from Steves service to education and will miss him very much. Post from the Plumb Family:

21.01.2022 Welcome back students! The support of our Community during this period of remote learning has once again been amazing and we are looking forward to welcoming back students next week. Key dates:... Monday October 12, 2020 - Year 7, 11 and 12 students return on-site Tuesday October 13, 2020 - Years 8, 9 and 10 also return on-site Just a reminder to all students that they will need to remember to be in full school uniform, have their laptop fully charged and bring a drink bottle to school. Students are also reminded that they are to be wearing a mask on their bus and while they are at school. Parents are reminded that we need to limit the number of visitors that come onsite and therefore request that you please ring and organise an appointment if you need to come onsite. Thank you everyone!

19.01.2022 2021 Major School Production - Info Night 30/11/2020 WSC is proud to announce that next year we will be undertaking a Major School Production and will be performing Honk! The Musical, a hilarious and upbeat interpretation of the Hans Christian Anderson classic - The Ugly Duckling. Due to Covid 19 restrictions this year we are unable to meet face to face so will be hosting our information evening online TONIGHT from 7pm.... To secure yourself a booking please follow the Trybooking link below to secure a place. https://www.trybooking.com/BNECY We look forward to having your presence online from 7pm!! Brad Boucher & Dan Moldrich, Production Team

18.01.2022 AT LAST! STUDENTS RETURN EARLY NEXT TERM! The support of our Community during this period of remote learning has once again been amazing. The great news is that early next term students do return to WSC and we cant wait! Key dates: Friday September 18, 2020 - last day of Term 3 (2.30 pm finish) Monday October 5, 2020 - Term 4 commences (remote learning)... Monday October 12, 2020 - Year 7, 11 and 12 students return on-site Tuesday October 13, 2020 - Years 8, 9 and 10 also return on-site While we cant wait to see you all, please enjoy a particularly well deserved break! Thank you everybody! Take care! #wscworkingtogether #proudhistoryexcitingfuture See more

17.01.2022 On Monday, these eager Junior Band students arrived at school, ready to go at 7.15 am. The band only had one rehearsal before the remote learning period, so this was their second rehearsal ever. You are hearing the Junior Band play the start of Beethovens Ninth. The future is definitely looking bright for our young musicians at Wonthaggi Secondary College. Clik the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIOh57CK6pg

15.01.2022 Fantastic news! An amazing outcome that will support the young people of Bass Coast for decades to come! #wscproudhistoryexcitingfuture #wscworkingtogether

15.01.2022 Wear it Purple Day is about showing LGBTIQ+ young people that they have the right to be proud of who they are. It is about creating safe spaces in schools, universities, workplaces and public spaces to show LGBTIQ+ young people that they are seen and supported

14.01.2022 CELEBRATING THE YEAR 12 CLASS OF 2020 - PART 2 They have had a particularly challenging year, they graduated and then they had a 'last day'. Colourful costumes, hearty breakfast, good fun! Well done Year 12!

14.01.2022 CELEBRATING WSC's MUSIC STUDENTS (CLASS OF 2020) We are very proud of our talented music students! It is a wonderful part of our College and watching their growth as musicians and young people throughout their secondary education is particularly rewarding. Good luck to our graduating Year 12 musicians and thank you for your many impressive contributions at WSC.

13.01.2022 8th April, 2020 Dear Parent/Caregiver, As you would have heard on the news, the Education Minister has notified the community that all Victorian schools will be operating in a remote and online basis during term two. The Minister announced that every student in the state of Victoria should be accessing their education from home unless it is absolutely necessary that they attend school. The criteria released by the government for students being able to attend school is as foll...Continue reading

13.01.2022 CONFIRMED: all children who can learn at home must learn from home. #wscworkingtogether #proudhistoryexcitingfuture

13.01.2022 Welcome back Dudley students!! It is great to have everyone back

13.01.2022 Sadly, due to COVID-19, there will be no Talented Students Concert this year. An online event was considered, but we decided that students and staff need to focus on the return to on-site learning. We do have good news though. We are excited to announce that WSC will be putting on a musical production of Honk! in 2021. More information will follow later in the year. After the success of Camp Rock in 2019, it will be great to see WSC students return to the stage.

13.01.2022 WSC Principal Darren Parker discusses the return of students to the College as a guest on Bass Coast Healths COVID-19 update. #wscworkingtogether #wscproudhistoryexcitingfuture

12.01.2022 Top Arts 2020. Wednesday 11th March Genevieve Manhal and Kristy Wilson went to the NGV, Federation Square, to support Christina Rankin at the Opening night of Top Arts 2020. Christina was also supported by her Mum and Dad at the opening. It was a very proud moment for Christina, who worked extremely hard in Art throughout 2019, as she enjoyed her success. Christina has gone on to Study Visual Arts at RMIT. Top Arts is on from the 13th March - 12 July 2020 at NGV Federation Square, Ground level. Entry is free. #wscproudhistoryexcitingfuture

12.01.2022 R U OK? Day (10th September and EVERYDAY!) R U OK?... Are your friends OK? A single conversation could change someones life. We need to look after each other, but what do you do if youre not ok or your friend is not ok? Remember, there is always someone at school that you or your friend can talk to. Wonthaggi Secondary College encourages action. ... https://youtu.be/Q4Db28pEGzQ

12.01.2022 Exciting news! We look forward to have students back on-site. Further detail for families posted on COMPASS today. #wscworkingtogether #wscproudhistoryexcitingfuture

11.01.2022 EARLY OFFICE CLOSURE - Friday 2pm Please note that we will be closing the General Office at 2pm this Friday (July 17, 2020). We apologise for the reduced service but this is necessary to enable staff to access the funeral service for our valued colleague, Steve Plumb. Afternoon classes will be running on the day. Normal Office hours resume at 8am on Monday July 20. Thank you for your understanding and support.

11.01.2022 Today, Wonthaggi Secondary College’s very own Masked Guitar Ensemble had their first rehearsal back at school. These dedicated students rehearse from 7.30 am, every Thursday morning. At the moment, our guitar students are carrying the flame for music ensembles as our concert bands and choir pause due to COVID-19 restrictions. We look forward to hearing these talented guitarists perform soon.

11.01.2022 UPDATE RE CORONAVIRUS EARLY COMMENCEMENT OF TERM BREAK March 22, 2020 (5.30pm) The Premier of Victoria has indicated that school holidays will be brought forward to commence Tuesday March 24 2020. We will continue to update our community as further information becomes available. However, there are some key points we wanted to ensure you were aware of as soon as possible: All students who are well should attend on Monday March 23:... * students should collect all books and materials to prepare for at-home learning (ensure you bring an extra bag if you need it) * knowing login passwords for COMPASS and other platforms will be essential All parents and carers will need to ensure that they have their COMPASS login details. If you do not have these, please contact the General Office to coordinate (Dudley 5672 0900 and McKenzie 5611 4000). Should the closure continue into Term 2, our teaching and learning will resume. Staff have worked impressively to prepare for the possibility of at home learning occurring. Staff will be in contact through online platforms, with work being reviewed regularly and assessment continuing should this eventuate. Follow us on COMPASS news feeds, social media, check emails and SMS messages. These have become our key communication strategies and you are encouraged to check on these regularly. Ensure that we have your up to date mobile phone number and email address. Take care and practise appropriate safety measures. This is a most challenging time. We want all in our community to stay well. Please respect government and medical guidelines regarding hygiene and social distancing. We have a proud history of working together and never will it be more important. We are all in this together! If your child is unable to attend tomorrow, then books can be collected from lockers between 4pm and 6pm Monday March 23, 2020 (we do anticipate having difficulty in accommodating this earlier in the day). We are sure that there are many questions that community members have and we will continue to update you as more detail comes to hand. Our communitys support is particularly valued during this challenging time which is affecting all students from across the state. Please take care! WSC Leadership Team

09.01.2022 BUILDING RESILIENT FAMILIES DURING COVID Free webinar being held by Michael Carr-Gregg (Child and Adolescent Clinical psychologist) around building resilient families during Covid. The webinar is being held on Tuesday 25th August at 7.30pm. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster-

07.01.2022 Wellbeing Focus: The Impact of Stress and the Importance of Help-Seeking At the moment there is a lot of uncertainty and change. For some, home has provided a time to concentrate on family. For many, this pandemic has brought increased stress, anxiety and has challenged our mental health. It is expected that your child may be feeling mixed emotions right now including anger and frustration.... Your child may need reminding that they are not alone and that it is alright to reach out for help and support. Encourage them to talk to someone if they need to or if they are worried about someone. This could be a friend, family member, a Teacher, Year Level Coordinator or a member from the Wellbeing Team. Other options for support may include: Headspace (Wonthaggi)- appointments via phone, online or screen-to-screen Ph: 5671 5900 Kids Helpline- 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au eHeadspace- by visiting headspace.com.au Some days are easier than others. Each day we need to continue to put one foot in front of the other. We can get through this together. Resources: COVID 19 Coping with Stress Fact Sheet Headspace Wonthaggi Notice for Schools

07.01.2022 Inaugural McKenzie Campus Student Leaders. The McKenzie Campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College inducted its leaders for 2020 in its new gymnasium on March 2nd. The student leaders spoke to an audience of 650 students about their commitment to representing the student body and desire to enhance their students school experience. An enthusiastic and motivated team of 23 students, emphasised how proud they were to be the first leaders of the new Senior Campus. Students were also fortunate to hear an address from Kelly ONeill, a current AFLW St Kilda player who stressed the importance of persistence, hard work and enjoying what you do. Her address was motivating for all students but particularly inspirational for girls pursuing sporting careers.

06.01.2022 ALL STUDENTS RETURN JULY 13 2020 We look forward to having all students (Years 7 - 12) and staff return on Monday July 13. The changes announced for the metropolitan Melbourne area do not apply to regional Victoria at this stage. The adherence to social distancing requirements, provision of hand sanitiser, additional deep cleaning and other hygiene arrangements introduced in Term 2 will continue as support for students and staff. #wscworkingtogether #proudhistoryexcitingfuture

06.01.2022 WSC encourages our school community to commemorate ANZAC Day tomorrow. Join other Australians in their driveways to light a candle at 6 am. Lest we forget!

05.01.2022 An encouraging message to all of our students!!

04.01.2022 SWIMMING UPDATE: On a very wet Thursday 35 students from WSC travelled to Korumburra Outdoor Pool to partake in the South Gippsland Division Swimming Championships. We had some terrific performances and were very proud of all swimmers. WSC placed runners up to Mary Mackillop for the grand aggregate. Age group champs Milla Laub and Alex Muir Runners up- Joshua Gallyot, Jordi Vanderkolk, Luke Muir and Juliette Townsend... Congratulations to Luke Muir and Jordi Vanderkolk who both broke records in the 16-20 years 200m freestyle, Jordi also breaking the 100m freestyle record too! Our girls 12-13 and 15 years freestyle relay, and 15-16 years medley relay teams also broke records on the day, go girls! The following week students travelled to Warragul for the Gippsland Region Swimming Championships. WSC performed brilliantly on the day, with 17 students qualifying for the state championships, the most we have had in years. Incredibly, there were 9 records broken by WSC students: Jordi Vanderkolk 15 yrs 50m free, 12-15yrs 100m and 200m free and12-20 400m free Milla Laub in the 13yrs 50m free Luke Muir in the 12-20 100m back 12-13yrs girls freestyle relay 12-13yrs boys freestyle relay 15 yrs girls freestyle relay Good luck to all competing in the State Championships next term.

02.01.2022 WONTHAGGI SC McBRIDE CAMPUS SURPLUS MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT Surplus technology machinery from the McBride Campus is available for purchase. If interested the equipment can be inspected from Monday March 23 Wednesday March 25, 2020 (10am - 3.00pm) at the trade wing at the (old) McBride Campus. Offers to be emailed to [email protected] by 9am on Thursday March 26 (9 am). The highest offer will be accepted. Please note that it is the responsibility of the purchaser to arrange safe removal. Warranties and other assistance is not available from WSC or the Department of Education. Also available is a range of tools, engines and other sundries that can be purchased directly on any of these days. SOME ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR DIRECT PURCHASE - NEW PHOTOS ADDED BELOW

02.01.2022 Congratulations Year 12's on completing your coursework & all the best for your exam preparation! From the Dudley & McKenzie staffCongratulations Year 12's on completing your coursework & all the best for your exam preparation! From the Dudley & McKenzie staff

01.01.2022 Remote learning is now well underway and overall it has started very positively. Thank you to all our families for their support as we work together in this very different learning environment. Please find here the first of our posts aimed at supporting the wellbeing of our young people. WELLBEING FOCUS- Supporting a Routine It is important to check in with your child to ensure that they have managed to organise themselves effectively and are ready for week 2. We know that h...ome is not school. We suggest that you consider the following to develop your childs ability to become an effective learner: - Ensure that your child has their books on-hand as well as stationery requirements. - Ensure that they remember to charge their electronic device each evening. - Discuss the development of a plan for each day (suggestion in attached photo and also sent via Compass). Consider supporting their development of a daily goal and reflect on their achievements each day. Try to keep this as a positive discussion where possible. - Ensure that your child is allocating time to become active and get some fresh air. This remote approach is different, but we can do this. If challenges arise, it is essential that you and your child reach out and ask for help. Please do not hesitate to contact McKenzie Campus on 5611 4000 or use Compass to email the relevant teacher, Year Level Coordinators, Principals or the Wellbeing Team (Emily OBrien, Carol Davidson and Jo Beasley). Together we will work to support you in any way that we can during this challenging time. See more

01.01.2022 We hope that all in our College community are well. Please find here this weeks Wellbeing post. Take care! WELLBEING FOCUS- CYBERSAFETY As we make efforts to stay connected with our learning and communicate with friends and family it is important that your child is using the internet safely. There are risks. It is worthwhile to remind your child that: - It is essential that everyone is respectful with each other. It is not uncommon for miscommunication to occur via social me...dia. It is not the same as a conversation face-to-face. It is better to walk away than to engage in a digital argument. You do not need to respond to anything immediately when you are feeling emotional. You are not obligated to respond at all. Look after you! - Have regular breaks from the screen and make an effort to positively frame any comments. - Always safeguard personal information and only engage online with people that you know. Use your privacy settings so that your online identity is not public. - Always screen who you accept as friends online and be confident to block people if you are having a negative interaction online. - Be an up-stander, not a by-stander! If you are worried about somebody, speak up. Sometimes we all need support. If your child experiences something negative online? If your child experiences cyberbullying or are receiving online abuse it is important that you seek help and report this promptly. Encourage your child to take screen shots so that there is evidence collected. You can discuss these concerns with your Campus Principal or the Wellbeing Team (Emily OBrien, Carol Davidson or Jo Beasley). You can also contact the Police or report online via https://www.esafety.gov.au/report. At any time, your child can call Kids Helpline on Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800). If you or your child are at immediate risk of harm please contact the Police immediately via 000. Other Resources: https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/covid-19 https://au.reachout.com/bullying/cyberbullying See more

01.01.2022 WELLBEING FOCUS: Your Childs Feelings about Returning to School Our Year 11 and 12 students have been back to McKenzie Campus this week and have made a positive transition back to face-to-face learning. For the rest of our College, students will be returning on Tuesday, June the 9th. For many, a return brings a level of excitement to catch-up with friends and teachers. However, it is ok to be feeling a level of uncertainty and anxiety about this change. It has been a long b...reak and we understand that families have had varied experiences during the lockdown period and that at times the remote learning process has brought some challenges. It is important that we work together to re-establish a school routine again with your child. Please have a read of the article attached that suggests supports that you may be able to action on the home front. If you have concerns regarding your childs return please do not hesitate to contact Ross Bramley (Dudley Campus Principal), Marg ODonnell (McKenzie Campus Principal) or the Wellbeing Team (Emily OBrien and Jo Beasley- Dudley Campus, or Carol Davidson- McKenzie Campus). See more