Middle School - Highton

Orientation Book 2024

Middle School - Highton

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES We warmly welcome your family as part of the Christian College community.

The information attached to this communication is provided to assist you as part of the Orientation Day process to ensure that we can support you to make the transition to your new school in 2024.

Please familiarise yourselves with this information and do not hesitate to contact the campus(es) your children will attend if you require clarification or assistance with any matter related to Orientation.

CONTENTS Purchasing Christian College Uniform Items

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The Instrumental Music Program

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Sport Opportunities

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Interested in Becoming a Parent Volunteer?

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Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund Information

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Booklist and Stationery Information

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PURCHASING CHRISTIAN COLLEGE UNIFORM ITEMS Following the introduction of a new Christian College ‘mix and match’ wardrobe in 2022, the final year of the three-year transition from our old uniform to the new wardrobe, is 2024. Details about the introduction of, and transition to, the Christian College wardrobe can be found on our website.

The uniform shop, operated by Noone Imagewear is located in the Centreway Arcade, shop 6 – 7/168 High Street, Belmont, Ph. (03) 5241 6316.

Please visit the Noone Imagewear website Christian College Geelong | Noone for online shopping, store information and opening hours.

2024 Uniform Fittings For New Students As official school uniform supplier, Noone will be offering new student uniform fitting appointments for Christian College Geelong at the Noone Belmont store during November and December 2023.

An online booking calendar operates for all uniform fitting appointments, and parents and carers can access this calendar via the Noone website. One booking time required for each student.

Making an appointment is highly recommended so we can provide you with a personalised fitting service.

Full uniform will be available for immediate purchase, or you are welcome to use the lay by service and collect your order prior to the start of Term 1 2024.

If you already know the sizes you require and don’t need fitting assistance, you can visit the store during opening hours, or you can go ahead and order your new uniform via the school online store on our website. You can use C lick and Collect from the store or post to home.

Please do not leave your uniform purchase until just before school commences in 2024. You may experience a long wait time and delays in purchasing your uniform.

Please follow these instructions to book a uniform fitting appointment: 1.

Go to noone.com.au and find Christian College Geelong. Click on the Store Info button.

Alternatively, use this link: https://www.noone.com.au/school/christiancollegegeelong/stores Or scan the QR code below:

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You will be taken to the store page. Click ‘BOOK AN APPOINTMENT’ button.

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Use the calendar to click on a date you like. Choose a time and complete the booking information.

Name required is student name. Only one appointment per student.

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Click the ‘BOOK APPOINTMENT’ button when you have finished.

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You will be notified of your booking request, and you will receive email confirmation before the time of the appointment (please also check your ‘junk’ mail).

Noone’s experienced staff fit for growing room. However, if for any reason a student grows significantly over the summer holiday period, any uniform item that hasn’t been worn and has the tags attached will be happily exchanged. Methods of payment available are cash, eftpos, visa and mastercard.

Noone’s staff are happy to help if you need assistance so please don’t hesitate to contact the store.

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THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM 2024 The Christian College Geelong Instrumental Music program aims to provide students with a practical and enjoyable enhancement of the classroom music program and an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge as performing musicians. It is hoped that this program will enable students to develop a continuing enjoyment and appreciation of music and the arts.

Choosing to learn to play an instrument can lead to improved academic outcomes across the curriculum as well as improved wellbeing. Please visit the following site if you are interested in learning more about how playing an instrument/singing can enhance a student’s life and learning. http://time.com/3634995/study-kids-engaged-music-class-for-benefits-northwestern/ The College Concert Band, Choral and String programs provide opportunities for students to be involved in regular group music making. Students studying an instrument may have the opportunity to be invited to join instrumental ensembles for weekly rehearsals and College performances.

Where appropriate, students are encouraged to prepare for examinations with the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) and Australian and New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited (ANZCA). Teachers will give details of these requirements well in advance, together with a note of the prescribed fees and arrangements for accompanists (as required).

Learning to play an instrument can also lead to the study of VCE Music, provide performance opportunities for students or even lead to a career in music or a related industry. Beginners and advanced students across all year levels are encouraged to study an instrument at the College.

Instrumental Music Tuition Offered The College will be pleased to facilitate arrangements for tuition in the following instruments:

Woodwind: Flute Oboe Clarinet Saxophone Bassoon

Brass: French Horn Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

Strings: Violin Viola Cello Double Bass

Percussion: Drum Kit Tuned Percussion

Piano: Classical Jazz/Modern for advanced students

Guitar: Classical Popular/Contemporary Electric Rhythm Electric Bass

Vocal: Popular/Contemporary Classical

Advanced Music Theory and Composition (Senior Campus only) Tuition will be conducted by visiting tutors or specialist staff members.

Conditions and Expectations - Instrumental Music Tuition Lesson Fee Structure: Parents should be aware that by enrolling in the instrumental music program they are reserving a weekly place with an instrumental music teacher. Lessons are timetabled at least a week in advance.

Lesson times: For students from Years Prep to 4, appropriate lesson times will be negotiated between the class teacher and instrumental tutor. Music lesson times for students from Years 5 to 11 will be organised on a rotating basis to ensure that students are not absent from the same class in concurrent weeks. Year 12 students’ instrumental music lessons will be scheduled outside class times.

Fees: Music Fees will be added to your account as per your instalment plan and notified via statement.

Cancellation: If the student is to cease music tuition, 5 weeks written notice is required or charges will apply in lieu of this notice. Notification to withdraw can be emailed to music.admin@ccg.vic.edu.au

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Introductory: Individual 20min lessons

The fees for 2024 are as follows:

Standard: Individual 30min lessons

Long: Individual 45min lessons for VCE and advanced instrumentalists

Prep – Year 4 first year only Years Prep – 12

Term 1

8 Lessons

$227.05

$340.57

$510.86

Years Prep – 12

Term 2

10 Lessons

$283.81

$425.72

$638.58

Years Prep – 12

Term 3

10 Lessons

$283.81

$425.72

$638.58

Years Prep – 11

Term 4

8 Lessons

$227.05

$340.57

$510.86

Year 12

Term 4

4 Lessons

N/A

$170.28

$255.44

Parents will receive the Music Tutor’s telephone number/email prior to the first lesson. Music lesson times are scheduled weekly in advance and issued to music students. It is the responsibility of parents to contact the Tutor directly, and as early as possible, prior to an absence (which could be due to conflict of the music lesson with appointments, school excursions etc) to facilitate lesson scheduling and avoid unnecessary absence.

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If the student is ill on the morning of a lesson, the instrumental teacher should be contacted in addition to the student office/homeroom teacher.

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If possible, students will be scheduled a make-up lesson - make-up lessons cannot be guaranteed as many of our specialist instrumental teachers attend a particular campus only one day a week.

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Refunds will not be given for student absences (including family holidays) except in the case of attending the Year 9 Rural Studies Program at ‘Back Creek’.

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When a lesson is missed due to tutor absence they will receive either a make-up lesson or a credit/refund will be given at the end of the academic year.

Instruments A limited number of instruments are available for hire from the College at $95.31 per term for a maximum period of one school year. When an instrument is made available, parents are responsible for any loss or damage. In no circumstances should parents attempt to repair/rectify any damage.

Christian College does not hire out the following instruments; drum kits, pianos, keyboards, acoustic guitars and electric guitars (except bass guitars).

Families are generally expected to purchase their own instruments. Advice on the type of instrument (brand name etc.) should be sought by contacting either the Director of Music, Mrs. Fiona Gardner (email f.gardner @ccg.vic.edu.au) or Director of Instrumental Music, Mr. Andrew Dunlop (email a.dunlop@ccg.vic.edu.au) before purchasing.

After instrumental students have reached a certain standard on their instrument they will be invited to play in College Ensembles. Participation in the ensemble program is a rewarding and enriching experience providing students opportunities to develop musicianship, team working skills, leadership and participate in a broad range of cocurricular activities such as camps, tours, festivals and workshops.

To assist us to provide a place with an instrumental tutor for your student, please complete the Instrumental Music form located on this webpage under ‘Forms’.

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SPORT OPPORTUNITIES Christian College has developed a proud history in the Sporting arena over the past 40 years. Students have achieved outstanding results at Local, Regional, State and National level across various sports. Some past students who have achieved at the highest level in their chosen sports include Gary Ablett Jr, Jakara Anthony, Tegan Philip, Taylor Adams, Damian Birkinhead, Renee Garing, Connor Idun and more.

The College Sport program is designed to support student involvement in Community (Club) Sport in addition to offering the opportunity to participate in internal College sport and also external events where they represent our College’s ‘CCG Eagles’ teams in inter-school sport.

Each College Campus has a Sport Coordinator who plans and delivers our House Carnivals and lunchtime sport events within their Campus. Further, these Coordinators will communicate with students when they can register to participate in our College sporting teams and explain the selection process. In any one year, appropriately 75 Christian College teams participate in inter-school competition.

Students have the opportunity to join the Christian College Basketball, Netball or Equestrian Club. The Christian College Netball Club enters teams for the Autumn season beginning in Term 1 and the Summer season in Term 3.

The Christian College Eagles Basketball Club enter teams for the Winter season beginning in Term 2 and the Summer season in Term 4. The first Equestrian competition is held in February, with the VEIS Series running through until the end of Term 2. For further information relating to these Clubs please contact Flora Murdoch at the Highton Campus, or your respective Campus Sport Coordinator.

Christian College Geelong is affiliated with the following School Sport Associations, which provide the competitions and pathways from local to State and then to National competitions: Primary: we are affiliated with School Sport Victoria (SSV) and the progression for individual students (Year 4 to 6) and teams (Year 5 & 6) is firstly through the Deakin District, then the Geelong North Division, followed by the Western Metropolitan Region and then on to the State Level. This is known as the ‘SSV pathway’.

Secondary: we are affiliated with Geelong Independent Schools Sports Association (GISSA). Students in Year 7 to 12 participate in the various GISSA Championships, competing against Independent Schools within the Geelong and Bellarine Region. A select number of sports offer the opportunity for individuals and Christian College teams to progress through to State and National competitions.

All Christian College students have the opportunity to nominate for SSV State Teams, which there are 20 sports to trial for. More information can be found at: https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic Please find below an overview of our College Sporting Program for various sports. The College supports students in these various sports, as well as other school sporting events as they arise over the year.

AFL •

Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams

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GISSA Competitions and Championships (Boys and Girls teams): Year 7 to 12

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AFL Herald Sun Shield: winning GISSA schools will participate in the Boys and Girls Herald Sun Shield Competitions conducted by AFL Victoria

Athletics

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House Championships at each Campus: Year 4 to 12

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Deakin District Primary Championships (SSV pathway): Year 4 to 6

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GISSA Track and Field Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*our College Track and Field team is selected from the Campus House Championships)

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Athletics Victoria ‘Nitro’ Schools Competition: Year 7 to 10

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Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*students can nominate to compete at this event after their performance at the GISSA Championships)

Basketball •

Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams

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GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 10

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Basketball Victoria ‘Hooptime’ Basketball: Year 3 to 6

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Basketball Victoria ‘3 on 3’ Championships and ‘Victorian Champions Cup’: Year 7 to 12

Cricket •

Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams

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GISSA Competitions and T20 Championships: Year 7 to 12

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Cricket Victoria ‘T20 Blast’ Competition: Year 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Cross Country •

House Championships at each Campus: Year Prep to 12

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Deakin District Primary Championships (SSV pathway): Year 4 to 6

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GISSA Cross Country Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*our College Cross Country team is selected from the Campus House Championships, along with including students who wish to compete for the College)

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Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*students can nominate to compete at this event after their performance at the GISSA Championships)

Cycling •

Cycling Victoria ‘Road and Mountain Bike’ School events: Year 5 to 12 individual riding events

Equestrian •

Victorian Equestrian Interschool’s Series and Championships: Prep to Year 12

Gaelic Football •

GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 12

Golf •

College Golf Championships: Year 5 to 12

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SSV pathway: Year 5 and 6

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GISSA Tournament: Year 7 to 12

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Golf Victoria: Independent Schools State Titles (*selected students from the results of the GISSA Tournament and qualifying Tournament)

Netball •

Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams

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GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 12 Girls teams

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Netball Victoria Schools Championships: Year 7 to 12 Boys and Girls teams

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Rowing •

Rowing Victoria School events: Year 7 to 12 (*students in this sport are members of local Rowing Clubs who provide coaching and the relevant boats/equipment to compete in this sport)

Snowsports •

Victorian ‘Interschools’ Championships: Prep to Year 12 individual skiing/snowboarding event

Soccer •

Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams

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GISSA Competitions and Championships (Boys and Girls teams): Year 7 to 12

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FFV ‘Premier Schools Cup’: winning GISSA schools (Senior Girls and Boy’s teams) will participate in the Boys and Girls Herald Sun Shield Competitions conducted by Football Federation Victoria

Surfing •

College Surfing Championships: Year 5 to 12 individual surfing event

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GISSA Championships: Year 7 to 12 team surfing event

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Victorian Independent Schools Team Championships: Year 7 to 12

Surf Life Saving •

Victorian Schools Surf League: Year 7 to 12

Swimming •

House Championships at each Campus: Year 3 to 12

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Geelong North Division Primary Championships (SSV pathway): Year 4 to 6

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GISSA Swimming and Diving Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*our College Swimming team is selected from the Campus House Championships, along with trials held at the start of the year)

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Victorian School Association Championships: GISSA selects a combined team to compete at these Championships from the results at the GISSA Championships.

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Victorian ‘Age’ Championships are conducted by Swimming Victoria and individuals need to be aligned with a Club (i.e. Geelong Swimming Club) to compete at this event.

Tennis

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College Tennis Championships: Year 5 to 12

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Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6

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GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 12

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PARENT VOLUNTEER? Our College community relies upon the skills that each volunteer can provide. Staff at each campus will communicate the different opportunities open to parent/guardian volunteers, such as excursions, camps and other events.

As your child commences their studies here at Christian College, it is important that the College policies are known by all volunteers. The main policies which impact on a volunteer are: •

Occupational Health and Safety

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Working with Children

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Duty of Care

Christian College is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, staff and all other people who come into contact with us. All volunteers will be required to sign a Volunteer’s Agreement which clearly details Christian College’s expectations to provide a safe workplace and expectations of how we meet our Duty of Care obligations.

It is now legislated that all people who attend the school with the intention of working with the students, must have a ‘Working with Children’ Card – the previously acceptable ‘Police check’ is no longer valid. There are only two exemptions to the requirement to hold a Working with Children Card: •

Teachers registered with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)

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Police Officers

In both of these cases the teacher or police officer needs to provide Christian College with their registration number and its expiry date (if applicable) for us to record.

To obtain a Working with Children Card (WWC) you need to complete an application form, nominating Christian College as a place where you will need your WWC (forms are available at most Post Offices and online). The application form outlines all of the requirements that must be met. The nearest designated post office to the Senior, Middle and Junior Schools is the Belmont Post Office and the nearest one to the Bellarine Campus is the Drysdale Post Office. For all volunteers there is no charge for the application. All WWC Card applications can be lodged at any Post Office.

Once your application has been accepted you will receive an application receipt which will enable you to start working with children immediately. Sometime later you will receive a WWC card. As soon as you receive your receipt, you must present it for sighting at Christian College, so that the number and the expiry date of your card can be recorded.

If you already have a WWC but Christian College is not a nominated organisation linked to your card, then you need to log onto http://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/mycheck.doj to update your information. Once updated, print the form and present it to Christian College. Until this information is provided you will not be able to work as a volunteer.

Please note that the WWC legislation also requires you, as the cardholder, to carry the card at all times when working with children and to advise Christian College of any changed circumstances which may affect your eligibility for the card.

We thank you in anticipation for your support of our educational programme.

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CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND Financial Assistance Information for Parents Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom.

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.

CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

The annual CSEF amount per student is: •

$125 for primary school students

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$225 for secondary school students

How to Apply Application Forms are available from reception at each campus or by emailing enquire@ccg.vic.edu.au

More Information For the CSEF application closing dates and more information about the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

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BOOKLISTS INFORMATION Important information Items supplied by Christian College •

Primary students’ textbooks and stationery will be provided by the College and distributed through the classes on the first day of Term 1, 2024.

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Secondary students’ stationery will be provided by the College and distributed through the classes on the first day of Term 1, 2024. Some stationery items for elective subjects are not included.

New and Second-hand Books (Years 7 to 12) 2024 Booklists and details about how to order new books and buy/sell secondhand books will be available from the booklist release date of: Friday 3rd November 2023.

Our Book Sale Agent for New Books: • WINC https://www.wincschools.com.au/ Our Second-hand book Sale Service (subscription provided for you by the College): • Sustainable School Shop www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au.

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