Unit 1 Biology Zoo Excursion - UPCOMING DATES: Wellington Secondary College
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J O U R N A L
News from Wellington Secondary College Edition 9: June 14 2019
UPCOMING DATES:
Year 9 Exams - Monday June 17
Winter Concert - Wednesday June 19
Last Day of Term 2 - Friday June 28
Unit 1 Biology Zoo Excursion
The Unit 1 Biology excursion to Melbourne Zoo was an
enjoyable experience that allowed us to see the different
animal adaptations that we have been studying in class.
Although our time there was brief, we were still able to
experience the wonder of animals with the help of the
kind staff at the Zoo. In particular, we found it interesting
to see the adaptations we were learning about in the
classroom, in real life. For example, we saw how the
thick fur of the snow leopard makes them suitable for the
cold environments; we saw how meerkats take turns to
keep watch over their pack in case of danger; and we saw
how the bodies of seals make them more streamline in the
water allowing them to avoid predators. We were able to
immerse ourselves with the wildlife and sympathise with
the endangered animals. We endorse the efforts made by
the zookeepers to feed, to care and to advocate for the
endangered animals.
As previously mentioned, our time at the Zoo was too
short and we were unable to investigate and develop our
knowledge of all the adaptations of all the animals at the
Zoo. In hindsight, we could have used our time better and
suggest to future students of Biology to plan their visits
beforehand.
Janzen Perante, Alrina Lobo and Vign Pelayo
Biology Students
Principal’s Report
Reports Winter Concert
The end of Semester is always a The Winter Concert is coming up at 7:00pm on Wednesday next
time for students to reflect on week and I wish everyone all the best on the night – both on the
their learning journey so far. front of stage and behind the scenes. Our Annual Production
Staff are currently finalising data “Shrek” is also coming up from August 26 to 30 in the MJP
input for our end of semester Theatre. Mr Alexander, Mr Driscoll-Plavins, Ms Tunnicliffe, the
reports. They will be available on production team and the music staff assure me that the show this
Compass at the end of the last year will again be outstanding - don't miss out and don't forget to
week of term. The end of term put the dates in your diary. Tickets are available from the school
and semester sees the cashier.
culmination of our continuous
reporting processes for the first Attitudes to School survey
part of the year. Students should
reflect on their learnings and set Thank you to all the staff and students that have been involved in
new goals for the rest of the year the administration of this survey over past couple of weeks. We
value the opinions and feedback that our students give us to help us
Enrolments improve our school and community of Wellington Secondary
College.
Applications from the Primary Schools suggest that our Year 7
cohort for 2019 will again be large. I believe it important that we Interschool Sports Day
continue to have “strong” enrolment growth as we negotiate our
way through the Master Planning process. Our Master Plan was The Year 7s and 8s have had their interschool sports days this week
approved based on 1820 students – which is where we are now. For and I acknowledge the wonderful representation that our students
2019, the initial numbers indicate a small, but significant rise with gave our school at this event. The staff members that coached and
337 Year 7s coming in and 274 Year 12s going out. the senior students that were helpers on the day did a great job of
ensuring everyone had an enjoyable day.
Brendan Dwyer
Assistant Principal
Tickets on sale now!
See back page for more details.
Year 9 Kids in the Kitchen
The Year 9 Kids in the Kitchen class designed
and produced mouth watering Family Pasta
Meals.
The students really challenged themselves to
think about which ingredients worked well
together and how they would write up their
own recipe on the day of production.
Students were impressed with the end
product and most reported they would make
this recipe again for their families.
Voula Rivans
Food Technology Teacher
Year 7/8 Interschool Netball
While it was cold and wet outside, inside was perfect conditions for netball.
With two Year 7 and one Year 8 team playing against competitive sides from Brentwood,
Wheelers Hill and South Oakleigh, it made for exciting and highly contested games. Year 7
girls had great team play and spirit, with great defence, passing and scoring opportunities in all
games. Many girls had not played much netball, and the umpires commented about the
improvement in our teams as the games progressed. Meanwhile, even with minimal prep time
before the competition, the Year 8’s looked like they had been playing for years. The girls
started off slow against a tough team in Brentwood but were then able to dominate in the
following game against South Oakleigh.
Our teams should be very proud of the way they played and worked together. The umpires
commended the girls on their respectful attitude, sportsmanship and desire to have fun over the
games. Whilst our teams missed out the finals, we are confident we can build towards next year
when we come back together on the netball court.
Janene Watt and Brook Moon
Netball Coaches
Sally Adams (Nurse) & Danielle Delaney (First Aid Ofcer) c Burns & Scalds National Burns Awareness Month is held in June, which aims to raise awareness about burns prevention and correct burns first aid, particularly in winter time when the risk of burns is increased. There are different types of burns: scalds (caused by hot liquids, foods or steam), flame, contact (with hot objects e.g. heaters, or with very cold objects e.g. dry ice), friction , chemical and electrical. The main cause of burns in children is scalds caused by hot foods and drinks (eg. tea, coffee, soups, noodles), steam and liquids. All burns can be serious. Even small burns, depending on where they occur, can have long-term consequences. Burns & Scalds signs and symptoms- severe pain, red peeling or blistered skin, weeping fluid, shock, faint, nausea, vomiting, delayed swelling.
Year 12 PE MET’s Incursion
The Year 12 Physical Education class were fortunate enough to have MET's
Performance Consulting come to the college to conduct a live blood lactate test.
This saw a student have his blood lactate levels taken, so that the class could see first
hand the changes that were occurring inside his body due to the increase in exercise
intensity. Students actively involved in the incursion as Tyler from MET's was able
to discuss with them the changes as they were appearing. MET's were able to relate
the discussions directly to the students studies to enhance and consolidate their
learning.
Kerryn Riddiford
Health and Physical Education Curriculum Area Leader
On May 28, a team from Deakin University known as METS Education paid a visit
to our Year 12 Physical Education class. Their visit assisted in consolidating our
knowledge as well as going into detail about certain concepts which proved to be
very beneficial. The session allowed our class to analyse different types of data and
gave us the opportunity to think critically about what we've already learnt and how
to apply it to a practical situation. One of the students from our class said " It was
good since it cleared up a lot of concepts that I was unsure about before the session. I
learnt a lot and it was very informative" (Sanketh Nellori 12G). Ultimately, both the
practical and theory based work that was presented, proved to be very enjoyable.
Danial Matar, 12G
When:
11 July 4PM - 5PM
- 5PM
Where:
Springvale Indoor
Sports Centre (546
Springvale Road,
Springvale South
VIC 3172)
Cost: FREE
Ages
6-16
INTERESTED?
Contact Ashley Ventura
Juniors.gwcc@gmail.com
0423957552
Come
& Try
Monash University
Junior Water Polo
- Interested in trying a new sport, something a little different?
- Want to compliment your squad swimming with a team sport?
- Heard about it and just want to give it a try?
Come along to Monash any Sunday Night and give it a shot !
Training is free until you start playing so you’ve got nothing to lose.
A basic swimming ability and bathers are all you need to get started
Monash Water Polo was established back in the mid 80’s and is based at the Doug Ellis Pool at the Clayton
Campus. We field teams in the Victorian State competitions from u12 mixed teams right up to State League 1 in
the Men’s and Women’s senior teams.
The Sub Junior teams, U12 Mixed, U14 Boys and U14 Girls,
train from late May each year and the season runs from
Mid October through to March. Games are played on
Sunday mornings between 9am and noon at Hawthorn
Aquatic Centre and training is from 6:00pm – 7:00pm each
Sunday night at Monash.
The Junior teams, U16 and U18 Boys and Girls, train all
year with a break over Christmas school holidays each
year. Winter season runs from Mid April to Mid June
and summer season runs from August to the first week
of December. Games are mid-week, Tuesdays for Girls
and Wednesday for boys, at MSAC usually from about
7:15 onwards. Training is Sunday night from 7:00pm to
8:30pm at Monash
Our coaching team includes ex-players who have played
at national and international level and we have strong
connections to the Victorian National League team.
Age groups for the 2019 seasons are as follows:
- U18 Winter Comp Born 2000 or later
- U16 Winter Comp Born 2002 or later
- U18 Summer Comp Born 2001 or later
- U16 Summer Comp Born 2003 or later
- U14 Girls or Boys Born 2005 or later
- U12 Mixed team Born 2007 or later
Costs for playing with the sub-junior teams include a
Vic Polo annual fee, game fees and training fees which
are around $385 in total each year. Costs for the older
teams is slightly more due to additional games.
For more information go to our website www.monashuniwaterpolo.com.au
email info@monashuniwaterpolo.com.au or call Dean on 0410 258 914
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