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Find out more about Education Week 2018 at www.education.vic.gov.au/educationweek MOAMA ANGLICAN GRAMMAR
Discover our Difference
What is the difference? We believe the response to this question will yield a variety of answers because ‘one size does not fit all’.
As an independent school, we know our students as they journey with us from Kindergarten to Year 12 so that when they graduate, their story of ‘the difference’ will be a personal one where the students and their family have worked together with the staff to develop the whole person. Our students have a range of interests, strengths, opportunities, challenges and come to Moama Anglican Grammar from
a range of backgrounds. This diversity makes us stronger. Our goal is to work with families to support each student to reach their potential in all areas; academic, artistic, sporting, musical, social and in faith, so the experience for one student or family will be a different experience for other students/families. We are very proud of the wonderful achievements of our students, past and present, in a broad range of areas. At the core of these achievements are positive relationships that empower our students to be their best version of themselves.
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MOAMA PUBLIC SCHOOL
“Caring for Moama’s future”
“Tomorrow’s Heroes” Moama Public School provides quality education in a modern learning environment and promotes active and responsible citizenship.
The school has classes from Preschool to Year 6 with a 4 year old Preschool operating on site Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The accredited Preschool program is centred on a play based curriculum and the Being, Belonging, Becoming philosophy. Moama Public School students are introduced to the concept of questioning from preschool, which provides students with the tools to think more deeply about the information presented. Classes from Kindergarten to Year 6 take part in Higher Order Ways to Learn (HOW2Learn), a teaching and learning strategy which provides students with the transferable skills required to equip them to be active and involved citizens and lifelong learners. Moama Public School focuses on working with the community to teach students in a way that creates ethical citizens who can be productive members of society. Literacy and Numeracy are the building blocks of learning and the most effective way for students to improve is through quality teaching at a student’s individual level. Kindergarten and Stage 1 teachers implement the L3 (language, learning and
Moama Public School provides quality education in a modern learning environment and promotes active and responsible citizenship. The school has classes from Preschool to Year 6 with a Preschool Centre operating on site Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Moama Public School oɈers: • Meaningful and engaging learning experiences • Success for students in academic endeavours • Outstanding sporting, cultural and technological opportunities • A supportive and welcoming school community
School Tours Please contact the school oɉce to arrange a meeting with the principal and a personal tour of the school.
literacy) program. The program provides rich literacy experiences through the systematic teaching of text, reading and writing. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is taught throughout the school to reinforce our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Achievement. Moama Public School teachers work hard to improve student outcomes through providing quality instruction for all students. Teachers are constantly updating their skills through professional development within the NSW Department of Education and Communities. Increasingly, technology is seen as a way to connect to a global audience. It is essential students are provided with support to make sure they have the ability to use information sourced from the Internet in a productive way. All students have technology lessons in the fully equipped computer room and cyber safety is a key component of these lessons. Students are learning to use mobile technology and Web2 tools to enhance the presentation of their knowledge. The physical resources at Moama Public School provide space for students to take part in extra curricula activities and allow for holiday care provided by the YMCA. Moama Public School looks forward to including you as a part of its school community and helping your children achieve successful educational outcomes.
Relieving Principal: Julie Eason For further information please phone Moama Public School Ph: 5482 1564 Simms Street, Moama, NSW, 2731
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G O O D S TA R T E A R LY L E A R N I N G
Why choose Goodstart Kindergarten Our Kindergarten & Preschool program’s curriculum is evidenceinformed. This means you can count on your child getting the very best early childhood education based on world-leading research, practices and techniques that engages their natural curiosity and provokes learning and development. Your child will build their social skills, confidence and independence and learn foundation literacy and numeracy skills needed for success at school. Our Kindergarten program is delivered by university qualified Early Childhood Teachers, who also continue to learn though ongoing professional development opportunities provided by Goodstart. Play is so important in the early years and is the way in which children organise and make sense of the world around them as they interact with people, objects and each other. This allows children to explore, discover, negotiate, take risks, create
meaning and solve problems – important foundations for developing literacy, numeracy and social skills. Our Kindergarten program aims for the right mix of fun, structured learning and physical activity. Our Kindergarten Teachers embed elements of teaching and learning within play experiences each day that children are interested in and naturally drawn to – and therefore more likely to stay engaged with. Goodstart partners with local schools to help tailor our programs to support each individual child to transition smoothly. Extra benefits of Kindergarten at Goodstart Echuca are: • Consistency of care for long term families, making transition smoother. • Broad spectrum of professional expertise to draw from every day. • Working closely with families to ensure that curriculum is tailored to individual needs of children and families. • No school holidays. • Nutritionally balanced food is provided.
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A golden time to learn
Goodstart Echuca provide 6 weeks of free swimming lessons for funded kindergarten children*
Quality learning experiences now can change the way they learn for life. Ask us about our program. Call (03) 5482 1088 Echuca Goodstart 112 Northern Highway Echuca *Conditions apply, please speak with the centre director for further information Together there’s no limit
RIVER CITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion River City Christian College has been faithfully partnering with parents and serving Echuca, Moama, plus the surrounding area, for more than thirty-five years. From Prep to Year 10, our students are part of a Christ-focused learning community. More than just increasing our students’ knowledge and skills, we seek to encourage their growth in Wisdom, Integrity and Compassion through the strength that God provides. River City Christian College aims to nurture young people toward being lifelong learners who are active contributors in their community. We want them to be creative and reflective thinkers who are conscious and confident of who they are in their relationship with our creator God. We want them to gain experience in leadership and to explore all their potential gifts and talents as they become equipped to serve the local
community, our nation and the world. Delivering the Victorian Curriculum from a Christian perspective, our faithful team of well qualified teachers and support staff seek to encourage each student in achieving their best academically, socially, physically, and in their own following of Christ. We have been blessed with a wonderfully equipped physical school site, which we continue to develop as we also seek to develop the positive atmosphere of welcome, care and respect that we experience in this place. I invite you to visit or contact us to further explore how we may be able to support the nurture and education of the young people you care for. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 03 5482 4594 or email reception@rccc.vic.edu.au – Peter Nelson, Principal
OPEN DAY A faithful Prep to Year 10 school in Echuca for more than 35 years, with bus arrangements for students from surrounding areas.
Thursday, May 24th 9 am – 3.15 pm We welcome you to drop in at anytime through this school day to experience our school in action! 29 Rose Street, Echuca P: (03) 5482 4594 E: reception@rccc.vic.edu.au www.rccc.vic.edu.au Enrolments are welcome now for Prep to Year 10.
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The rededication of the memorial chapel doors that name each of the fallen soldiers from World War I and World War II provided a touching focal point for the day where Principal Kate Fogarty welcomed over 160 people to the ceremony, including descendants of those fallen soldiers (both former and current students) and families and friends of the College. The doors were originally made by alumni Barry Skehan, in memory of his brother Herbert, who fell in World War I, sons Phillip and Adrian and granddaughter Therese, all former students of Assumption, were in attendance. Most visitors attended the 10.30 Sunday Mass next door at St Patrick’s Church before the rededication ceremony which saw Br Xavier Collins call the names of each fallen soldier. As each name was called, a descendant or current College student stood to attention and then proceeded to light a candle in each soldier’s memory. It was a very moving tribute and staff members Paul Grattan, Des Langdon and Maria Cleve were graciously thanked for their outstanding efforts in seeing the chapel doors restored and the day such a success. It was also a great opportunity to officially launch the new Heritage Centre and archival display. A collection of old Assumption memorabilia, including uniforms, results books, photos and even a boarding bedroom set up from days gone by are now on show in
the old chapel providing a trip back in time for current students and a chance for alumni to revisit fond memories of their time at the College. Thanks were forwarded to archivist Maki Daisley on her tireless work to bring the display to life. Guests were invited to learn from the ‘talking books’ in residence Ron Forbes (Class of 1948) and Bob Ryan (Class of 1947), take a school tour and then partake of lunch in the Girls boarding house.
BOARDING Enquire Now! Vacancies are available in Years 8-12 for 2019. To arrange a personal appointment to discuss what Assumption College can offer your family please contact Bernie Jephson on 5782 1422 or email registrar@assumption.vic.edu.au
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ssumption College honoured the 33 alumni who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country in a moving ceremony at the College on Sunday, April 29. The Family and Friends Celebration Day was one of many events in 2018 as the College celebrates its 125th year.
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B E N D I G O TA F E
Discover your trade career in Echuca Do you want to join the next generation of builders, plumbers and electricians in the Echuca region? Start with a pre-apprenticeship at the Bendigo TAFE Echuca campus and pathway to the trade of your choice. Bendigo TAFE has commenced the delivery of a number of preapprenticeship courses including the Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (22338VIC), Certificate II in Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship (22304VIC) and Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies Pre-vocational (22261VIC) at the recently renovated Echuca campus. If you are a young person considering a trade career, and are currently completing VCE, VCAL or have left school early, Bendigo TAFE will get you onto an apprenticeship trade pathway. There are many advantages to completing a pre-apprenticeship. It gives you a head start in the industry and a competitive edge when it comes to finding employment. Completing a preapprenticeship lets employers know you have the necessary skills, industry insight and importantly a commitment to take on
an apprenticeship. Most importantly, a pre-apprenticeship is an introduction to how the industry works, workplace safety practices, and how to perform standard calculations and use relevant hand tools and machinery. This will allow you to experience these practices under safe and supervised conditions. Completing a pre-apprenticeship means you can develop your confidence and skills so that by the time your apprenticeship rolls around, you will have gained skills in communications and teamwork, preparing you for the real work scenarios you will experience as an apprentice. As part of your pre-apprenticeship a Bendigo TAFE Apprentice Training Advisor, will help you to find an employer who is willing to give you some exposure to the trade through work experience. This exposure is an integral part of working within a trade for several reasons. Firstly, you are in a hands-on role in your chosen field gaining real expertise with qualified tradespeople. Plus, it helps you to be sure you have made an excellent choice by getting a genuine taste of what the trade is all about. At the very least, you will leave with some valuable industry experience and maybe a reference for your resume.
Our Echuca Campus is one of Australia’s largest government TAFE providers, Bendigo TAFE delivers courses at campuses in Bendigo, Echuca and Castlemaine. Call our friendly staff at the Echuca campus on 03 5434 1333 or visit bendigotafe.edu.au/echuca and enrol today.
So, if you are considering a trade career, now is the time to act. Courses at Bendigo TAFE’s Echuca campus are commencing in July and applications are now open. Choose from the Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (22338VIC), Certificate II in Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship (22304VIC) and Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies Pre-vocational (22261VIC). Delivered
over 16-weeks each course includes an option for a work placement. Thanks to study incentives from the Victorian Government’s Skills First initiative you may be eligible for reduced tuition fees if you commence study at the Echuca campus as part of mid-year intake. To see if you are eligible contact Bendigo TAFE’s Echuca campus on 1800 914 151 and apply today!
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We believe every child can learn. At St Mary’s our school is full of individuals who are respected as being just that; unique young people with their own strengths, talents and personalities. We promote learning for every student with contemporary resources and teachers who have a passion for teaching. Our co-curricular programs are lead by exceptional staff and our learning technologies are progressive. We are invested in every student, we believe it is our job as educators
to teach your child, and we work together with you to develop a love of learning within them. We foster parent engagement and involvement through our online parent portal, parent helper program and abundant opportunities to connect with other families socially and spiritually; we believe our school community is one of our greatest assets. We value the celebrations, prayer and traditions of the Catholic faith; in it we find the foundation for the academic, social, emotional, physical
and spiritual wellbeing of our students. In addition to the many goal setting and evaluation mechanisms we have in place, we believe our success as educators is also measured by the quality of our graduates. We know that by nurturing our Foundation students we are shaping the future leaders of our school, and beyond! St Mary’s is proud to have forged strong links as a feeder school to St Joseph’s College.
St Mary’s Primary School, Echuca Principal Brendan Atley 15-33 Bridlington Ave, Echuca, VIC 3564 PH: 5482 1342 info@smechuca.catholic.edu.au
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