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‘In Knowledge there
is Opportunity’
January 2020, Issue 1
first group said, “Do you know where I.T. is?” “Sure,”
said Shara then she proceeded to go out of her way and
The Sebastopol Newsletter is distributed on take the new students where they needed to go. Such a
the 15th of every month. The Newsletter simple thing to do, but a powerful action of inclusion and
will be posted on COMPASS and the College welcome.
Website. Hard copies will be available at the I would like to welcome all students and families to the
Phoenix family for 2020. Let’s make this a year where, as
General Office.
a community, we are stronger and better together.
Mrs Karen Snibson
Principal
SEPASTOPOL CAMPUS KEY INFORMATION
Absences need to be reported to the General Office or
the Absence Hotline 5329 3210.
If students are late to school they must sign in at the
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT General Office. If leaving the College for appointments
Welcome to 2020 as we commence the year. I feel there etc. students must sign out at the General Office.
Students cannot sign out from the College without
has never been a more important time to reflect on our
parent/guardian approval and the parent/guardian must
key roles as a school. One of our critical roles is that of
come in and collect the student from the General Office.
building community, not just within our school, but
All visitors must report to the General Office. The Office
locally within Ballarat and further afield. staff will find and contact students in the case of an
In many ways the summer of 2019-2020 has been a sad emergency.
and testing time. The sad loss of our student, Joshua All prescribed medication taken by students must be
Hardy, and the catastrophic bushfires across our country administered through the College first aid station.
Medication should be discussed and left with the School
have left an impact on us all. In the midst of sadness and
Nurse staff.
trauma, perhaps we can pause and reflect on what it is
The College Canteen is open before school, at recess
to be a community. This is a time when our actions can
time and at lunchtime every day. Students can order
speak louder than words; a time when we can offer their lunch before school between 8am-8.50am, if they
support to each other, both those we know well and wish. Parents should discuss with their child what is
those we may not know at all. It is also a time when we appropriate in terms of a healthy diet.
can ensure that we welcome and support new members A secure place for storage of bicycles during the day will
to our community and ensure that we assist each to not be provided for students who wish to ride their bicycles
only enjoy but get the most out of their time at Phoenix. to school.
Any lost property should be taken to the General Office.
As our students flooded through the gate on Thursday The Lost Property bin is emptied at the end of each
30th January, adjusting to a new life at school without term. Student’s uniform should be labelled clearly as
phones, I was especially impressed by a simple act of well as text books and stationery items.
kindness. I watched three Year 7 students having a Valuable items such as phones and iPods are brought to
conversation about their laptop. Another student, Shara, school at the owner’s risk and should be looked after
also of Year 7 happened to walk past. A boy from the carefully.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Parents, Guardians and members of our School Community are always welcome at Phoenix P-12 Community College.
To ensure that our College is a safe and positive learning environment we ask that all visitors report to the General
Office. If you want to meet with a specific member of our team, please phone ahead as far possible so we can
accommodate your meeting requests efficiently.
Our College values are RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, INTEGRITY, COOPERATION and EXCELLENCE.
Please be aware that any form of aggressive or abusive behaviour at our College will not be tolerated.
AEROSOL SPRAYS Excursion Permission Notes
Aerosol sprays are banned at Phoenix P-12
A friendly reminder that when students receive
Community College, as we have children and staff
who are allergic to aerosol sprays. These can excursion notes for upcoming events, it is the
cause an anaphylactic reaction causing serious or responsibility of the student to return the permission
fatal consequences. We ask for your assistance in form and payment (if applicable) before the due date
ensuring their safety by not sending children to listed on the form.
school with any of these products.
This is to ensure that staff have correct numbers to book
tickets and travel.
ATTENDANCE/SICK BAY If students do not return the permission form and
payment by the due date then there may be a chance
The easiest way for you to let the College know if your
they will miss out.
child is away is through the COMPASS Parent Portal.
You can also call the College Absence Hotline – 5329 Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund
3210 and leave a message. Remember an SMS message
CSEF Forms available at the General Office. To be
will be sent to the nominated mobile telephone number
for all unexplained absences. eligible for this payment you need a Health Care
Card/Pension Card.
Please remind students that if they are feeling unwell at
school, they are to go their Village First Aid Officer and
$125 for Primary school students – which is allocated
will be assessed, if required by the School Nurse, before
to the student’s school account.
parents are contacted to collect their child. Students will
remain in their Village until their parent/guardian arrives $225 for Secondary school students – which is
at reception to collect them. Reception staff will meet allocated to the student’s school account.
their parent/guardian in the foyer and ask them to wait
Please apply as soon as possible.
in the foyer for their child.
Students ARE NOT to call home directly; it is our Duty of
LIBRARY BOOKS
Care to ensure the safety of your child.
If your child has any books that were borrowed in 2019,
please return them as soon as possible! Books are due
IT IS NOT OK TO BE AWAY - The College expectation is
after two weeks on the Redan Campus, and four weeks
95% attendance. Regular attendance is vital if students
on the Sebastopol Campus. Did you know you can also
are to achieve their full potential.
return your books to the Ballarat Library?
If you’re unsure whether your child has any books out,
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Phoenix now has a Facebook page. Like Phoenix P-
feel free to contact the Library on 5329 3293 or through
12 Community College for upcoming events, the ‘Ask a Librarian’ section in the Learning Resource
important notices and student stories. Centre tab on the Phoenix P-12 website.
COMPASS TRAFFIC SAFETY IS
Our School uses COMPASS
as our online portal. Using COMPASS
EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS
allows you to access up-to-date and meaningful Students should:
information about our school and your child’s progress.
Cross at the lights on Hertford Street.
It includes many different features, including the ability
to: Avoid running across the road or between cars,
especially at the unmanned traffic island at the front
Access your child's Student Semester Reports
of the Sebastopol Campus.
(Term 2 and Term 4).
Access your child's Progress Reports (Term 1 and Observe road rules if riding a bike or a scooter. Please
Term 3). be aware that a helmet is a legal requirement in
Book your Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews. Victoria.
Monitor your child’s attendance, and enter an Parents please be aware:
explanation for absence or lateness
Of parking requirements on our street access points.
(recommended process).
Approve or enter upcoming or past absences for The BHS Dental facility is a patient car park and
your child. should not be used for dropping off or picking up
Communicate with your child’s teachers. students.
View and monitor an up-to-date record of your
Dropping students at the 7-Eleven store puts
child’s homework and upcoming assessment
students directly into traffic.
tasks.
Update your family contact details: email You can assist us to increase student safety by
and mobile number details (used for SMS alerts). discussing the road laws with younger students.
Access information regarding upcoming events Victoria Police will engage in additional traffic
and news. management in and around the school.
View your child’s timetable and the school
The College has been working with the Department of
calendar.
Education and Training and the City of Ballarat for some
Accessing COMPASS
time now to assist in developing a traffic management
COMPASS is a web-based system that is accessible on
strategy for our neighbourhood as there has been
any modern web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox,
substantial growth in commuter traffic in recent years.
Chrome, Safari) or by using the COMPASS iOS or Android
With continued growth in the Delacombe area this trend
apps on your mobile.
is likely to continue.
Every family receives a separate login to COMPASS
which will be provided to you by the school. To access
PARKING
the parent portal, go to our school website and click the
COMPASS link on the homepage. Alternatively, if you Could all parents/guardians please assist us in not
are having trouble finding the COMPASS link you can go parking in the 7-Eleven car park or the Ballarat Health
to http://schools.compass.edu.au Services Dental Clinic Carpark for drop-off and pick-up.
Logging in to COMPASS They have received multiple complaints from service
To log in you will require your unique family username users unable to park in the car park when accessing
and password provided by the school; the General Office these locations. We have had reports from 7-Eleven that
can assist with any enquiries. Upon first login, you will it is becoming extremely dangerous for children with
be required to change your password and confirm your traffic at these times.
email address and mobile phone number. These details We ask again for your cooperation in not using this car
may be used by the school for SMS, password recovery park for the dropping off and picking up of students.
and email communication throughout the year.
NEW MOBILE PHONE POLICY
PURPOSE Mobile phones owned by students at Phoenix P-12
To explain to our school community Phoenix P-12 Community College are considered valuable items and
Community College’s policy requirements and are brought to school at the owner’s (student’s or
expectations relating to students using mobile phones parent/carer’s) risk. Students are encouraged not to bring
and other personal mobile devices during school a mobile phone to school unless there is a compelling
activities. reason to do so. Please note that Phoenix P-12
Community College does not have accident insurance for
SCOPE
accidental property damage or theft. Students and their
This policy applies to:
parents/carers are encouraged to obtain appropriate
All students at Phoenix P-12 Community College
insurance for valuable items. [Refer to the Phoenix P-12
and Students’ personal mobile phones and other
Community College Personal Property Policy AND/OR the
personal mobile devices brought onto school
Department’s Personal Goods policy.]
premises during school hours, including recess
Where students bring a mobile phone to school, Phoenix
and lunchtime.
P-12 Community College will provide secure storage.
DEFINITIONS Secure storage is storage that cannot be readily accessed
A mobile phone is a telephone with access to a cellular by those without permission to do so. At Phoenix P-12
(telecommunication system, with or without a physical Community College students are required to store their
connection to a network. For the purpose of this policy, phones in their lockers or handed into Village office staff
“mobile phone” refers to mobile phones and any device to be placed in a safe.
that may connect to or have a similar functionality to a
Enforcement
mobile phone such as smart watches.
Students who use their personal mobile phones
POLICY inappropriately at Phoenix P12 Community College may
Phoenix P-12 Community College understands that be issued with consequences consistent with our school’s
students may bring a personal mobile phone to school, existing student engagement polices [Student Wellbeing
particularly if they are travelling independently to and and Engagement and/or Student Management Policy and
from school. At Phoenix P-12 Community College: Proceess] Where a student is seen with a mobile phone
Students who choose to bring mobile phones to during school hours they will be asked to hand their
school must have them switched off and securely phone to Village office staff to be receipted and locked in
stored during school hours. a secure safe until the end of the day. Students will have
Exceptions to this policy may be applied if certain their phones placed in a sealed envelope and will be
conditions are met (see below for further issued with a receipt. In the case where a student has
information). refused to comply or has had multiple incidents, parents
When emergencies occur, parents or carers may be required to collect the phone from the front
should reach their child by calling the school’s office on their child’s behalf.
office.
At Phoenix P-12 Community College inappropriate use of
Personal mobile phone use mobile phones is any use during school hours, unless an
In accordance with the Department’s Mobile Phones exception has been granted, and particularly use of a
Policy issued by the Minister for Education, personal mobile phone:
mobile phones must not be used at Phoenix P-12 In any way that disrupts the learning of others.
Community College during school hours, including To send inappropriate, harassing or threatening
lunchtime and recess, unless an exception has been messages or phone calls.
granted. Where a student has been granted an To engage in inappropriate social media use
exception, the student must use their mobile phone for including cyber bullying.
the purpose for which the exception was granted, and in To capture video or images of people, including
a safe, ethical and responsible manner. Secure storage. students, teachers and members of the school
community without their permission. Camps, excursions and extra-curricular activities
To capture video or images in the school toilets, Phoenix P-12 Community College will provide students
changing rooms, swimming pools and gyms and their parents and carers with information about
during exams and assessments items that can or cannot be brought to camps,
excursions, special activities and events, including
Exceptions
personal mobile phones.
Exceptions to the policy:
Exclusions
May be applied during school hours if certain
This policy does not apply to:
conditions are met, specifically,
Out-of-school-hours events.
Health and wellbeing-related exceptions; and
Travelling to and from
Exceptions related to managing risk when students
school.
are offsite. Can be granted by the Principal, or by
Students undertaking
the teacher for that class, in accordance with the
workplace learning activities,
Department’s Mobile Phones Policy.
e.g. Work Experience.
The three categories of exceptions allowed under the Students who are
Department’s Mobile Phones Policy are: undertaking external VET
1. Learning-related exceptions courses.
Specific exception Documentation
For students for whom a Individual Learning
reasonable adjustment to a Plan, Individual Educa-
learning program is needed
because of a disability or
tion Plan Phoenix College Swimming and
learning difficulty
Athletics days!!!
Swimming sports – Tuesday February 18th
2. Health and wellbeing-related exceptions Eureka Swimming Pool
Specific exception Documentation
10:00am – 2:30pm
Students with a health con- Student Health Support
dition requiring monitoring Plan and Medical Docu- Athletics Day – Wednesday March 11th
with a mobile phone (i.e. mentation Llanberris Athletics Track
diabetes to record blood 10:am – 2:30pm
sugar)
Students will leave the College at 9am and return at
3. Exceptions related to managing risk when students 3:15— Students can wear there Village Colours
are offsite Parents and friends are welcome to come along and sup-
Specific exception Documentation port students!!
Students do not need signed permission to attend
Travelling to and from ex- Risk assessment plan-
cursions ning documentation If you have any questions about the days,
please contact Mr. Powell.
Students on excursions and Risk assessment plan-
camps ning documentation
When students are offsite Risk assessment plan-
(not on school grounds) ning documentation
and unsupervised with
parental permission
Where an exception is granted, the student can only use
the mobile phone for the purpose for which it was
granted.
costs, for their parents to visit at the start of the
What the Career Centre can assist you with? program, and
An ANU Fitness Centre membership for the length of
Apprenticeships Information Résumé Writing Skills
Cadetships & Traineeships SATs their degree.
Career Expos Scholarship Opportunities For more information about the Tuckwell Scholarship
Careers Testing - Morrisby Subject Selection Counselling Program visit Tuckwell Scholarship and Applying for the
Profile Tuckwell Scholarship.
GAP Year Opportunities TAFE Courses & Programs
Individual Interviews Tertiary Application Process - University Clinical Aptitude Test
Interstate The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions
International Study University Courses & Pro- test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of Universities in
grams Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental, and
Interstate Universities University Extension Studies clinical science degree programs. Universities requiring the
Interview Skills VCAA Information UCAT are listed at this link - Universities requiring the UCAT.
Open Days VET in Schools
Students intending to apply for courses requiring the UCAT at
Overseas Exchange Programs VTAC Process
any of these universities are reminded that they will need to
Part-time & Casual Job Op- Weekly Career News Up-
portunities dates book a test. Bookings will open on 2 March 2020 and close
11 May 2020 at 11.59pm AEST. The testing dates will be
Tax File Number (TFN) within the month of July 2020. Students who are preparing
Any student will need at tax file number if he/she starts work for entry into any of these courses are encouraged to
(part-time and full-time) and all students planning on a familiarise themselves with the format of the test at UCAT Test
tertiary education require one when they start. Format and the practice tests and preparation material
Importantly, current Year 12 students are reminded that provided at UCAT Preparation Find out more at UCAT
they cannot enrol in a CSP (Commonwealth Support Place)
Flight Centre Travel Academy
course at University without a Tax File Number, so it is
Wondering what to do after you finish high school? Do you
worthwhile getting an application submitted early!
love to travel? Do you want to work in an industry full of
Students must apply for a TFN online and have their identity
opportunities and lots of travel? If you answered yes, then the
verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post
Flight Centre Travel Academy is the place for you.
office.
Flight Centre Travel Academy offers two courses with its
To apply and also to find out about participating Post Offices,
partner Torrens University. The one-year Diploma of Travel
visit TFN Application
and Tourism has been designed to provide graduates with a
Tuckwell Scholarship broad base of travel and tourism knowledge and skills suitable
Australian National University (ANU) launched the Tuckwell for employment. This diploma offers insight into the diverse
Scholarship Program in 2013. The Tuckwell Scholarship tourism industry from knowledge provided firsthand from
Program at the ANU is the most transformational Australia's largest travel company. The content delivered and
undergraduate scholarship program in Australia. A Tuckwell is systems students train on, are always current and in line with
not just about a student’s intellect. It is also about their desire the ever-changing industry - providing graduates the edge
and determination to use their natural abilities to realise their when applying for a role. Throughout the course, when
full potential so that they can make a difference in the world. opportunities arise, students are invited to work at industry
All up one could say, this is no ordinary scholarship! events like travel expos and tourism body showcase nights.
So, Tuckwell Scholar students will receive: This experience gives students the chance to learn about
$21,850 per annum (2019 rate) (increasing with different opportunities in the industry and create industry
inflation) for each year of their degree, for up to five contacts.
years, to cover on-campus residential costs, books and The Diploma is also the first year of the second course offered
general living expenses; priority access guaranteed to by Flight Centre Travel Academy with Torrens - Bachelor of
ANU-approved student accommodation. Business (Tourism Management).
An annual allowance of up to $2,000 to assist with their Find out more at Flight Centre Travel Academy
move to Canberra and to support two annual return
RMIT University – Pathways Tool
journeys (e.g. airfares) between their home and the
The traditional path into University is not the only one. RMIT
University for each year of their degree. The allowance
offers a large range of vocational education courses that lead
will be dependent on the proximity of their family
onto undergraduate study.
home to ANU.
Students are encouraged to browse RMIT’s new pathways tool
A domestic economy return airfare, or other transport
to find out more at https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us
Year 7C1 Designers Year 10 Design and Technology
Students research, design and produce their
own choice of product.
Tyrone and Rory’s Stuffed Animals
Hayley-Rose Ruddick Kiona Sullivan
Millie’s Patchwork cushion
Xavier Cvirn Sky Haley
Rebecca Young Hailey Meyer
Nara’s cushion
MUSIC LESSONS
Music lessons for Years 8—12 are in full swing and all bands
have commenced rehearsals. There are performances coming
up such as Nhill Community Concert, Year 6/7 information
evening and the full school assembly.
Renee McGeary Sophie Hocking
Year 7 students are reminded to return forms for Music
lessons as soon as possible. Lessons commence Week 3 for
new students.
John Netherway-
Music
Coordinator
Tara Terry Riley Blight
News from First Aid
2020 CALENDAR
Medications at school: A reminder for parents that
February
students requiring medication at school must bring the
5th School Photos Years 1-12 medication in its original packaging and have completed
14th School Photos Prep & a medication authority form, available from the General
Photo Catch up day Office.
18th Swimming Carnival Asthma and Anaphylactic Action Plans: It is important
26th Year 7 Immunisations that the school have a copy of a current (within the past
12 months) action plan for students with a diagnosis of
March asthma and or anaphylaxis. Parents/carers will be given
9th Labour Day Holiday a reminder when Epipens are about to expire. Please
make sure your child carries their inhaler with them
10th Information Night 5:30pm
during this period of increased risk of thunderstorm
11th Athletics Carnival
asthma.
Immunisations for 2020:
School immunisations being offered are:
Year 7 – HPV (Gardasil9) – 2 course program at 6 month
interval, Diphtheria, Tetanus/Whooping cough (Boostrix)
– single dose. Year 10 – Meningococcal ACWY – single
dose. Dates: Year 7 – Wednesday 26th February and
Wednesday 4th September. Year 10 – Wednesday 22nd
July. Lorraine Firth—School Nurse
EFTOPS NOW AVAILIBLE FOR ALL STUDENTS
Phoenix P-12 Community College
PO Box 49 Sebastopol VIC 3356
P: (03) 5329 3293
phoenix.p12.cc@edumail.vic.gov.au
Say cheese
School Photo Day is fast approaching.
Have your child’s school memories captured forever on Wednesday
5th February 2020. Your photo order envelopes will arrive shortly. Please
start planning your purchases and payment options.
Remember these helpful points:
Read all relevant instructions for your preferred payment method. All payments
are due on photo day.
You may pay online using your credit card. Each child will have an individual
‘shootkey’ listed on their envelope. This will help identify your child’s order.
You may pay by cash using the individual envelope provided. Please enclose
correct money as no change will be given.
Sibling photo envelopes are available at the school office upon request. THESE
PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN AT RECESS. STUDENTS MUST ORANISE THEIR SIBLINGS
and meet at the photo point for their family photos.
Do not seal envelopes inside each other. You may include payment for all
children in one envelope, however please indicate on this envelope the names of
all the children you are paying for.
All students should wear their correct school uniform.
Students appearing in any Extra Curricular Group Photos will be issued a
personalised order letter after photo day, advising on how to place your order for
these photos.
For any enquiries, please feel free to contact
MSP Photography
P: 03 5333 5577
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