Principal: Mark Zimmermann
President: Karen Shurdington Vice President: Ashley Dickinson
Parent Reps: Nathan Albrecht, Michelle Dickinson, Sarah White
Student Reps: James Ruse, Olivia Watson
DET Reps: Kim Magrath, Lauren McCartney, Loretta Simmonds
The School Wide Positive Behaviour Support program is designed to bring together school communities to develop positive, safe and supportive learning cultures by helping to foster an environment that assists schools to improve social, emotional, behavioural and academic outcomes for children. As part of the SWPBS program, a rewards system has been developed to encourage students to always:
Nhill College is seeking an enthusiastic person wishing to work the equivalent of 2.5 days per week in an Education Support capacity as a Laboratory Assistant. While a science background would be preferred, it is not required for the position.
For further details, please contact Mark Zimmermann at the school on 5391 2111.
Throughout 2023, our school will again be working closely with The Resilience Project to support the wellbeing of our school community.
The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs and provides evidence-based, practical strategies to build resilience.
We would like to share The Resilience Project’s Parent & Carer Hub with you. Here you will find a variety of information, videos and activities that outline the key pillars of resilience: Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy.
This program is an important part of our school’s effort to look after the mental health of our community.
To view the Parent and Carer Hub, click on this link: https://theresilienceproject.com.au/2023-parent-carer-hub-engage/
Nhill College will be offering a school visit and an information session to each family of our current 2023 kinder students on Friday the 28th July at 9.15 am - 11.00 am.
We anticipate that the visit will be an invaluable opportunity to see our school in operation and to ask lots of questions.
In addition to the visit, please feel free to contact Nhill College over the coming months to arrange a private tour, interview or to make an appointment to discuss the school and your child’s needs.
We look forward to seeing parents and their kindergarten child in our school on Friday the 28th July.
Nhill College reward system called ROARWARDS has continued this term, with numerous students receiving ROARWARDS on a daily basis already this term. Students receive ROARWARDS by demonstrating Being Respectful, Being a Learner or Being Safe. At the Secondary and Primary assembly, all the students that received an award in the last week were placed in a draw to win a lucky dip prize. Students are randomly drawn by using an electronic spinning wheel. The winners were - Tyge, Lah Si, Riley W, Nellie, Lochie, Lisa, Doh Htoo, Zali D, and Eh Chrit.
We encourage every student to continue to display the positive behaviours of Being Respectful, Being a Learner and Being Safe.We look forward to seeing who wins next week form F-12.
In the primary section each week, students learn a different value to practice in the classroom and out in the yard. These values can help to influence students physical health, promote self-esteem, assist them in developing a sense of belonging in our school and enhance stronger social skills with mutual respect for everyone.
The Respectful Relationship Value for the fifth week of Term 2 was Determination
The award winners were F - Eliza, 1/2 - Kaydence, 3/4 - Diesel, 4/5 - Eric and 5/6 - Lenny
The Canteen voucher was awarded to Eliza in Foundation
Congratulations to all students who were nominated.
Students in the junior primary classes were recognised for their excellent progress in reading this week at the primary assembly.
Learning the most commonly occurring words in English is essential to every child's reading success.
The Magic Coloured Words make up 70% of all words in reading and writing.
The Magic Coloured Words have been divided into coloured levels according to their frequency - Golden Words, Red Words, Blue Words, Green Words, Orange Words, Indigo Words and Violet Words are contained in the first 100 words.
Congratulations to Penny, Ruby, Darcy, and Elodie on your great achievement in reading the Magic Coloured Words.
Once students have completed the Magic Coloured Word levels, they start to learn Fry Sight words. These lists comprise of 1000 of the most common words that appear in reading materials used in year 2 and up into the secondary years.
Congratulations to Matilda on your great achievement in reading Fry Sight words.
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UNIVERSITY AND TAFE OPEN DAYS 2023We have included an attachment of Open Day dates for 2023. We highly recommend any students in Years 11 or 12, who are interested in further study at the completion of school, to attend some Open Days this year. They are invaluable when making choices as to where students would like to study in the future. Please see Mrs Sampson, Mrs Hedt or Mrs Cole if you hae any questions. |
Victoria Police is hosting an information session for members of the community who are interested in a career with Victoria Police focussing on the role of a police officer.
There will be a focus on how students and younger applicants can improve their chances of a successful application and attributes Victoria Police are looking for.
Please see event details below:
When: Monday 19th June 2023
Where: Federation University Horsham, 289 Baillie St, Horsham 3400
Start: 6:00pm | Finish: 7:30pm
Learn more about the recruitment process, training at the Police Academy, general duties policing, career pathways and specialty units and more. It's also your opportunity speak with local police members to ask questions you have about a career with Victoria Police.
To register visit www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions
To find out more about the role of a Police Officer visit www.police.vic.gov.au/police
Talent, Attraction and Programs Team
Recruitment and Deployment Division | Human Resource Department | Victoria Police
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Computers are being used more frequently in many aspects of our teaching and learning programs, and Nhill College strives to make a 1:1 provision of devices available for student use in the classroom. However, students using school-owned laptops are not permitted to take them home at night and these devices must be returned to the charging station in the library at the end of each day. Students wishing to access devices at home to support their learning are encouraged to explore the range of devices available through Edunet as part of our BYOD program. In addition to gaining access to your own device, purchases through Edunet provide students with school based IT support and manufacturer's warranty, as well as access to the College's network, servers and printers. Families purchasing a BYOD will also be provided with access to the Department of Education's Microsoft 365 suite, which gives free access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc on up to 5 family devices.
To assist those families interested in exploring BYOD options, we have new and updated models for our BYOD program through Edunet. Please open the link below for details about the devices. Mr Shrive is happy to take questions from parents or students if they are looking at purchasing a BYOD. Devices specifically chosen for Nhill College students cover a range of specifications and price levels, and include the following options:
All devices are listed at education prices, which can be viewed along with each device's specifications at Edunet's online ordering portal via http://nhillcollege.technologyportal.com.au .
The Access Code you will need to access the portal is NCBYOD.
Alternatively, scan the QR code attached to this article to be taken directly to the Nhill College Edunet portal.
A video explaining the benefits of using Edunet can also be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bWjEs_iA58
Students and parents are reminded that in accordance with the DET's Mobile Phones - Student Use Policy, personal mobile phones must not be used at Nhill College during school hours, including lunchtime and recess, unless an exception has been granted.
At Nhill College we understand that students may bring a personal mobile phone to school, particularly if they are travelling independently to and from school. However, students who choose to bring a mobile phone to school must have them switched off and securely stored during school hours in their lockers (7-12) or in the secure storage safe provided in their classroom (F-6). For any questions relating to this policy, please feel free to contact the school.
Students are reminded of the requirement for them to wear a broad brimmed hat in the yard during recess and lunch times on days when the UV rating reaches 3 or above. Nhill College parents are now able to use the school's website to find out when it is predicted that UV index levels will reach 3 or more, which generally occurs between mid-August and April. The Sunsmart App - which can also be downloaded onto your mobile devices - tells parents the maximum UV index levels predicted for the day as well as the hours when sunscreen measures are recommended. This link has been attached to the front page of our website (https://www.nhillcollege.vic.edu.au/), so please visit often and keep your children safe.
Now that we are entering into that time of year when UV levels are likely to reach 3 or above, it is an appropriate time to remind everyone to ensure that students have remembered to bring their broad brimmed hats to school. Very affordable options are available in the Uniform Store if required. In addition, extra shade has been secured in the yard following the installation of the large shade sail in the courtyard as well as the one placed over the school BBQ area earlier this year.
Research shows that the academic and social development of students is affected each day they are absent, and that going to school every day is the single most important part of your child's education. Following the potential disruptions to the social and academic progress of students caused due to COVID-19 over the past two years, it is more important than ever for children to be at school.
If your child is unwell or absolutely cannot attend school for some reason, it is important to let the school know of their absence and the reason why prior to the day if planned or at the start of the day if the absence is not planned. The easiest way to do this is via Compass. Alternatively, you can contact the office at school on 5391 2111.
If your child is absent and we have not been notified, you will receive a text message asking you to contact the school with an explanation. If we do not receive a reply to our text message, we will be following up with a phone call.
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Nhill College now has a Facebook page to help us promote school events and activities with the wider community. We will continue to use Compass, our web page and the weekly newsletter to keep families associated with the school up to date with all of the events and activities that occur in and around the school each week. However, our Facebook page has allowed us to broaden exposure to the school and reach a number of people who may not have otherwise had access to our formal communication channels. Our Facebook page will continue to be purely for promotion, publicity and to inform everyone of the upcoming events and happenings within the College. All notes, questions, concerns or communication to staff regarding students still need to be directed to the College via Compass or on (03) 5391 2111. To find our Facebook page, simply follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/nhillcollege/ or type Nhill College in the search function on Facebook. (Please be aware there is also an unofficial Nhill College facebook page that does not show the Nhill College logo).
Please like/follow the page and then you will be kept up-to-date with all of our posts.
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If you are reading this, you obviously have access to the school newsletter. However, some families have asked how grandparents or community members can stay in touch with the school when they don't have access to Compass. The answer is that anyone can access the school's newsletter through the College website: www.nhillcollege.vic.edu.au. Please advise any family, friends or interested members of the wider community, that the newsletter is the main source of information from the school and that it is available to anyone who would like to read it. Spread the word!
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