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Dressed to impress are St Georges Road Primary School students, embodying the Education Week theme.
ST GEORGES ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Art makes us smart Students are ready to take to the stage for the annual St Georges Road Primary School Education Week concert. The school’s performing arts, multimedia and visual arts programs have joined forces, with students busily preparing all term. Principal Dougie Souter said this year’s concert was called Art Makes Us Smart.
“The kids have a large voice in the choreography, the costumes and the themes,” Ms Souter said. “There are about 11 items that will take place throughout the concert — that involves storytelling and book illustrations, beat and rhythm, different types of singing, the evolution of dance and then there is some drama as well.” Ms Souter said this year’s theme was an
SUZANNA SHEEDMP Independent Member for Shepparton District
important one for the multicultural school. “Art speaks all languages,” she said. “The concert opens up a different perspective of what learning is for parents and they can see how the arts are a really important part of the whole development of a child. “There’s lots of problem solving, lots of creative thinking and lots of use of technology.”
During Education Week the students will also take part in National Simultaneous Reading Day and a multicultural arts display. “We’ll be putting all of the craft and art work from our school community on display,” Ms Souter said. “Each teacher will do a tour of the display throughout the week, too, so everyone gets to have a really good look at it.”
What an exciting time for our region Our Shepparton Education Plan has received $20.5 million to kick-start our new, better-resourced super secondary school and create an integrated children’s centre in Mooroopna. This is part of a broader educational blueprint for change developed right here in our community to pave the way for improved education and employment opportunities for our young people. Now that’s underway, we’ll be looking at what we can do in the primary and early years to capitalise on our local teaching talent and give our kids the best possible start to life. This is about our young people and our community, so please get involved and have your views heard.
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MOOROOPNA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Making Music in Mooroopna Students from Mooroopna Primary School regularly showcase their music and singing skills to their peers as well as the wider community.
Mooroopna Primary School choir members.
Assistant principal Karen Goodwin said the school choir sang to residents of local aged-care facilities and at Mooroopna’s Carols by Candlelight and school assemblies, while the band delivered polished performances, often in conjunction with students from Mooroopna Secondary College. The school’s extensive arts program encompasses drama, music, visual and performing arts lessons and performances,
as well as instrumental and band programs for students in Years 5 and 6. “While participating in the arts, students gain valuable communication and collaboration skills as well as confidence, self-esteem and resilience,” Mrs Goodwin said. “Participating in performing and visual arts offers students a positive way to express themselves.” Art teachers Ellen Grieve and Amy Wheeler, music teacher Katie Keller and band teacher Lindy Tennant have put together a program of events for Education Week, through which students and their families can participate in singing, drawing and dance sessions.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL
Well-rounded education offered From Year 1 students rehearsing for a choir performance, to the primary school’s rock band, arts and performing are on show at Sacred Heart School. Year 1 student Alessia Borzillo says music is one of her favourite subjects at the school. “I like singing because it makes me happy and I like beating and rhythm,” she said. Art is a key part of the school curriculum, along with science, maths, sports and English.
For student Sam Carbone, 8, science experiments have been an exciting element of his school year, as students learn about everything from forces to light. Increasing engagement with the community will be a key focus of the school’s Education Week celebrations, with students taking part in Ambulance Victoria activities across all year levels with a focus on increasing awareness regarding how students should handle an emergency situation, covering how to put an individual in the recovery position,
check airways and alert emergency services.
Sam Carbone, 8, Alessia Borzillo, 6, and Marjolein Wind, 11, enjoy the variety Sacred Heart offers.
MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Celebrating the arts
Victorian Government Education Minister James Merlino
One of the best parts of my role as Minister for Education is attending the annual Victorian State Schools Spectacular, a huge show of 3000 talented Victorian government school students who perform and do an array of jobs behind the scenes. I am always inspired by the great production and it reminds me of why arts education is so valuable in the Victorian curriculum.
Open Day 2018
At Rushworth P-12 College, our vision is to develop respectful, responsible and resilient learners and citizens, who contribute fully to the communities they are a part of. We enthusiastically invite you to visit our college on Open Day where student led tours will occur.
Thursday 31st May | 9am – 11am Rushworth P-12 College | Heily St, Rushworth, 3612 | Ph: (03) 5856 1230 www.rushworthp-12.vic.edu.au | rushworth.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au
I am proud that we develop and nurture the outstanding talent of kids in dance, drama, music, visual arts and media arts in our schools. In education, as in life, the arts provide an important balance. They allow students to imagine and explore, to express their thoughts and ideas creatively, and are a key part of wellrounded academic development. We know kids thrive intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically when studying arts. There are lots of benefits inside and outside of the classroom.
I am really excited that Education Week 2018 this month (May 20–26) is all about celebrating the arts. Many schools will take the opportunity to open their doors to the community to showcase the amazing work they are doing in arts subjects. Schools will also have the opportunity to take part in a calendar of activities. I wish all students an enjoyable Education Week 2018. James Merlino Education Minister
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Information School Tour Session at 6.30 pm at 12.15 pm
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‘Open Class’ Session from 11.30 am – 1.30 pm
School Tours at 10 am & 5.30 pm
ICT Showcase at 11.45 am
For more information please contact the Principal, Simone Higgins on 5821 4219
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O R RVA L E P R I M A RY S C H O O L
Art is part of school life Visitors to Orrvale Primary School during Education Week will be able to see first-hand the creative skills of the student cohort.
Kerem Baschuadar, Monique Barnett and Ryan Hassall enjoying art.
Staff members Jacinta Pollard and Carolyn Gale co-ordinate the comprehensive visual and performing arts program, which is an important part of the school’s curriculum and includes participation in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular on a biennial basis. Visual arts teacher Carolyn Gale said the art room was always a hive of activity
with art works dotted around the art room walls. Mrs Gale said Term 3 would be dedicated to threads and textiles, and students would learn weaving, sewing and embroidery skills with the hope they would become proficient in sewing by the time they reached Year 6. School principal Adam Brennan said the Education Week program includes a grandparents’ day, transition tours for prospective students and their families, as well as an assembly to acknowledge special members of the school community.
ARDMONA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Students express themselves through art Ardmona Primary School will celebrate the arts with a range of activities during Education Week. From hip hop sessions to First Nations arts and sock puppet making, the school will be a hive of activity. The school’s fortnightly art class offers students an opportunity to learn art and have some fun. “It’s just really good to see their creative side come out,” education support person Michael Van Dorsser said.
“It gives them a chance to express themselves in ways that that they don’t normally.” Ardmona Primary School students also enjoy music classes with principal Jean Varty which incorporate dances led by Mr Van Dorsser. “We got a grant last year for some instruments and we went down the path of African drums and djembes because we thought the banging would really help the kids with their development,” he said. “They learn a little bit of co-ordination
and the fine motor skills are very prominent.” Mr Van Dorsser said it was great to see the students try different things in a supportive learning environment.
Brad Handley, Year 4, Trent Benjamin, Year 6, Liam Trevena, Prep, and Jamie-Lea Lummas, Year 3, with painted library bags.
RUSHWORTH P-12 COLLEGE
The language of art Art encourages students to use their imaginations to express themselves and to communicate, which is why it is an important part of education at Rushworth P-12 College.
Rushworth P-12 College’s Foundation to Year 3 students and art teacher Ellie Duthie.
The school will have an open morning on May 30, from 9 am to 11 am, with the arts to feature among the classes on display. In addition to the school’s visual art classes, the school is now offering performing arts classes for the first time this year — available to students from Prep to Year 8. “This is a great opportunity for selfexpression for the students, using their body for the purposes of artistic
expression and communication,” assistant principal Peter Bovell said. Visual art offerings at the school range from studio art classes to media classes, and the school enjoys offering excursions to see what others are up to in these areas. Art teacher Elli Duthie and Mr Bovell took some students on an art excursion this month to Melbourne. “(When we were in Melbourne) we checked out art at the museum and the Top Arts 2018 exhibition at Federation Square, which is all by students who have completed Art or Studio Arts as part of their VCE classes,” Miss Duthie said. “It was so inspiring for the kids to see what is possible.”
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• Learning Enrichment Centre providing support for students who: - have learning difficulties
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ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, MOOROOPNA
Art allows students to shine One important aspect of a visual arts program is that all students, regardless of academic ability, have the opportunity to shine. With that in mind St Mary’s Primary School in Mooroopna has structured a comprehensive program offering students the scope to find their niche. Principal Anthony Butts said the arts gave all students the chance to excel in whichever area appealed to them. Under the direction of art teacher Sharon Wilson, children from Foundation through to Year 6 paint, draw, construct sculptures from clay and work with mixed media and textiles. Occasionally the project work in the art room complements students’ studies in the classroom, while at other times the program aims to introduce new concepts. “I try to link up with what is being taught in the classroom, if I think it will benefit the kids. For example this term some of the classes are learning about China, so we’re looking at cultural art,” Mrs Wilson said. The study of abstract artist Paul Klee has generated great interest for the students and led to the creation of works featuring
bold colour and shapes. Mrs Wilson said participating in art allowed students to learn new skills and also gave them an outlet to express themselves. A highlight for most students each year was forming a clay figurine, which was
Mya Bathman, Olivia McLeod, Harry Brown, David Walsh and Lomaine Manu used charcoal and pencil to create their Anzac Day tributes.
fired in the school’s kiln and individually painted to create unique pieces such as clay lizards, turtles and African masks.
The display of the students’ art work in the administration area offers a bright and cheery welcome to visitors to St Mary’s.
Guthrie St Primary School
At Guthrie Street Primary School we encourage all students to be active, happy and productive learners who continually strive to produce their best. An opportunity to view our school’s quality programs and supportive learning environment will be provided through school tours during Education Week.
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Making the transition from Kindergarten to Foundation can be an exciting time for children and their families. At Guthrie Street Primary School we understand this can be new and challenging. To ensure a smooth and supported transition for students, we offer a series of 4 transition sessions conducted over two months. Students attend for one hour and get to participate in a variety of activities which are linked to experiences that students will have in their Foundation year.
Parents of prospective students are invited to book the following tours: Tuesday, May 22nd at 11.30 am & 2.15pm Thursday, May 24th at 11. 30am (BOOKINGS ARE ESSENT IAL – groups of 10 maximum)
Transition Sessions are as follows: Monday, 15th October 201 8 Tuesday, 30th October 201 8 Wednesday, 14th November 2018 Thursday, 29th November 2018 12.00 to 1.00pm (Parents welcome to stay) Please contact the school to book a position for your child
Principal: Brendan Bicknell
Guthrie Street Primary School, Shepparton Ph: 5821 1944 | www.guthriestps.vic.edu.au
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GOWRIE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL
Art is part of school life The extensive arts program at Shepparton’s Gowrie St Primary School incorporates elements of other domain learning areas and encourages students to develop their creative problem-solving skills.
are proudly displayed throughout the school buildings. Student Shartayah McCarthy said she was inspired by the works of other artists and loved going on excursions, while Tysun Howroyd said his favourite part of art was making different designs using
materials such as clay, plaster and wire. Mrs Doornkamp said students achieved great results through participating in the arts, and the study area allowed for the exploration of different ideas and exposure to contemporary and historical contexts.
Gowrie St is the only school in Shepparton that teaches the indigenous Yorta Yorta language, a whole-school program led by teacher Annette Tricarico, and many of the student works feature written words learnt during the language classes.
Arts teacher Geraldine Doornkamp said the students loved to be inspired by what was happening in the local area and the school capitalised on that by organising excursions relevant to study, such as new exhibitions at Shepparton Art Museum. Allowing students to have access to sculptures and displays in their own area gave students the opportunity to view art as a part of normal life, Mrs Doornkamp said. Performing arts are embraced by students who participate in an annual school concert, scheduled dancing sessions and the year-round drumming program but it is the visual arts that are most prominent. Drawings, paintings and sculpture work
Shartayah McCarthy, Tysun Howroyd, Lara Bush, Summah Miller-Traynor and Connor Melissari hold a selection of art work produced by their Gowrie St Primary School peers.
Shepparton, Tatura, Mooroopna, Numurkah, Cobram, Yarrawonga and District Primary Schools
PREP ENROLMENTS FOR 2019 The following Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura, Numurkah, Cobram, Yarrawonga and district schools will be accepting enrolments from Monday, May 21, 2018: Kialla West Primary ....................... 5823 1333
Numurkah Primary ........................ 5862 1426
Tungamah Primary ....................... 5748 5627
Bourchier St Primary ..................... 5821 3488
Lemnos Primary ............................ 5829 9287
Orrvale Primary ............................ 5829 2490
Undera Primary .............................. 5826 0211
Cobram Primary ............................ 5872 1374
Merrigum Primary ........................ 5855 2275
Shepparton East Primary ............. 5829 2426
Verney Rd School ........................... 5821 8185
Cobram & District Specialist School 5872 1643
Mooroopna North Primary ............ 5829 0141
St Georges Rd Primary ................. 5821 3383
Waaia Yalca South Primary .......... 5864 1283
Congupna Primary ....................... 5829 9286
Mooroopna Park Primary ............ 5825 3856
Strathmerton Primary .................. 5874 5295
Wilmot Rd Primary ........................ 5821 4953
Currawa Primary ........................... 5828 6581
Mooroopna Primary ..................... 5825 2060
Tallygaroopna Primary ................ 5829 8264
Wunghnu Primary .......................... 5862 1701
Dhurringile Primary ...................... 5826 6222
Murchison Primary ........................ 5826 2391
Tatura Primary ............................... 5824 1684
Yarrawonga P-12 College .............. 5744 1751
Dookie Primary ............................. 5828 6585
Nathalia Primary .......................... 5866 2677
Toolamba Primary ......................... 5826 5212
Zeerust Primary ............................ 5829 8282
Ardmona Primary ......................... 5829 0273
Gowrie St Primary ......................... 5821 3346 Grahamvale Primary ...................... 5821 4219 Guthrie St Primary .......................... 5821 1944 Harston Primary ............................ 5854 8317 Invergordon Primary ...................... 5865 5287 Katamatite Primary ....................... 5865 1242 Katandra West Primary ............... 5828 3350 Katunga Primary .......................... 5864 6365 Katunga South Primary ................ 5864 6212 Kialla Central Primary ................... 5827 1373
Parents are encouraged to visit any of these schools before their final decision is made. To be eligible for enrolment, children must turn five years of age before April 30, 2018. Proof of age and a certificate of immunisation will be required.
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A new education community is on the way OPENING JANUARY 2019 Foundation and Year Seven. Enrolments NOW open. ms go to: For all details and application forms
www.sackialla.com.au Principal — Dom Poppa
ST ANNE’S COLLEGE 72 Wendouree Drive, Kialla VIC 3631 | 0408 596 354
Sacred Heart School, Tatura
2019 ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN
S I R I U S C O L L E G E S H E P PA R T O N C A M P U S
Visual art grows skills Allowing each individual student to express themselves through art is a cornerstone of Sirius College’s educational focus. With Education Week focusing on celebrating the arts, students at Sirius College will be seizing the opportunity to further express themselves through their weekly art classes. For art co-ordinator Sara Cartwright, giving each student the opportunity to apply themselves is key to the learning experience. “Not every student learns in the same way, some are more visual than others,” she said. “It gives them the opportunity to be creative and hands-on and develops their
confidence and motor skills and brings out a whole side of them they didn’t know existed.” With varying focuses throughout the school year, the art curriculum allows each student the chance to discover their passion within the field. Each term has a different focus, with students given the opportunity to study everything from shape and colour to 3D modelling and working with clay. With students also undertaking studies surrounding renowned artists Vincent Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso, the history of art is also a strong focus with threads and fabrics and lines and texture ensuring the artistic experience is as varied as it is educational.
Come along to our Open Day: Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 Information Sessions at 9:30am and 5:30pm Tours throughout the day. Bookings not essential. For an appointment or enrolment pack please contact the school. Sacred Heart School 69-75 Hogan Street, TATURA Phone: 03 5824 1841 Email: info.shtatura.catholic.edu.au
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Shepparton East Primary
Ava Barker, 11, and Mahnoor Fayyaz, 10, use patterns to transform their pieces.
ENROLLING NOW FOR 2019 KIALLA WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL
Imagination enhances learning When students walk into Kialla West Primary School’s Prep classroom they are transported to a scene from a storybook. This term teachers have brought a classic picture book to life by decorating the classroom. Principal Wes Teague said a little bit of creativity inspired students whether they were working on literacy skills or investigations. “They have a bit of a focus on The Three Billy Goats Gruff at the moment,”
Tour of the School and Information Sessions Monday 21st May, 9.30am and 1.00pm Shepparton East Primary School offers: » High impact Literacy and Numeracy programs » Inquiry-based learning » Visual Arts, Physical Education, Performing Arts and STEM » Camps, Sport and Cultural experiences » Before and After School Care Personal school tours with the Principal, Trent McCrae, are available by telephoning 5829 2426 for an appointment.
Mr Teague said. “You’ve got to have that element, the kids enjoy it, it’s fun and you want kids to get caught up in a little bit of the magic of learning — and that creative side really enhances that. “If you have engaged learners it makes coming to school a lot more enjoyable.” Mr Teague said students also enjoyed weekly visual art classes and fortnightly music classes. During Education Week the school will host an open day for prospective Prep students on Thursday, May 24.
Kialla West Primary School Prep students Levi Clarke and Ariana Tassoni enjoying learning.
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Engaging students through art At Shepparton East Primary School it does not matter what week it is, the arts are always a cause for celebration. Principal Trent McCrae said the school was lucky to have trained art teacher Diana Dowe and to offer performing and visual arts as specialist subjects. “She is fantastic and the program that she puts together within the curriculum for the students is excellent,” Mr McCrae said. “The students are engaged — if you ask them what they love at school, they love art.” In the art room the use of the interactive display allows the class to see a real-life demonstration whether it is working on sculpture, anime or indigenous-inspired artworks. The performing arts tie together music,
dance and drama with a focus on the end-of-year concert co-written by the Year 6 students in Term 4. Mr McCrae said it was exciting to see the students’ creative development and its impact on their wellbeing. “The arts, physical education, literacy and numeracy — they all go hand in hand,” he said. “If a child or even an adult has an outlet such as drawing or painting or a hobby or if they can just expand their knowledge in that area, the creative side of the brain releases the good endorphins.” During Education Week Mr McCrae said the school would showcase what it did on a daily basis, while students would also be treated a cultural performance of Little Red Riding Hood on Tuesday, May 22.
Shepparton East Primary School Year 6 students Jesse Blackledge, 11, Jack Ferguson, 11, Courtney Gray, 11, Lee McCrindle, 12, Arielle Laws, 11, and Shanikwa Allen-Jones, 11.
GUTHRIE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL
Multi-generational learning A whole school assembly will set the scene for Guthrie Street Primary School’s Education Week celebrations. Showing off their drama skills, students will perform a play promoting one of the emotional intelligence proverbs in front of their families on Monday, May 21. Principal Brendan Bicknell said parents and grandparents were invited to attend the morning assembly before joining the students in the classroom. “We try to have the extended family and get the grandparents involved in the children’s learning as well,” Mr Bicknell said. “The focus is on something old so they can bring in some artefacts or some older items to share with their grandchild’s class. “They might bring in some war medals or
games they used to play, photos of where they grew up and things like that. “It’s a great morning and the kids really enjoy it.” The school band is also expected to be a focus of Education Week, and Mr Bicknell said students would also enjoy a numeracy activity centred on teamwork. “It’s a whole school activity where they are lining up in age from the very youngest student in the school right up to the oldest student and we’ll take an aerial shot of that,” Mr Bicknell said.
Guthrie Street Primary School students Madeline Judd, Year 6, Kyla Walker, Foundation, Ellie Robinson, Year 2, Ridaa Jafari, Foundation and Kynan Langley, Year 3, show off their best artwork.
Ardmona Primary School Kialla West Primary School continues to be a school of choice for families in the
“Committed to educational excellence and supporting individual learning pathways.”
South Shepparton and Kialla communities. Through the school’s growth and steadily
Presently conducting individual school tours for prospective families please contact Principal Jean Varty 5829 0273 during business hours.
increasing enrolments, we have maintained our strong sense of caring for each child.
Kialla West Primary School Open Day May 24th
ARDMONA
We invite future families to book a tour at 9.15 am or 10.15 am
7370 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla West | P: (03) 5823 1333 F: (03) 5823 2113 E: kialla.west.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au PRINCIPAL: Wes Teague
A kinder to school transition program shall commence week one of term four inclusive of parent information sessions. Enrolment forms are accessible via school’s web site www.ardmonaps.vic.edu.au Enrolments for 2019 are now open.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Principal: Jean Varty 580 Turnbull Road, Ardmona (03) 5829 0273 www.ardmonaps.vic.edu.au
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Celebrity roll call Celebrities and accomplished Australians alike will descend on Grahamvale Primary School for a red carpet event in celebration of Education Week. While their impersonations may well be convincing, it will actually be the school’s 110 Years 3 and 4 students who will play the roles of the well-known individuals at the May 24 event. From musicians and sportspeople to politicians and inventors, school principal Simone Higgins said the event would complement Education Week’s theme Celebrating the Arts perfectly, giving students the opportunity to not only learn about historic and significant Australians, but become them. “It’s a really wonderful event and is going to capture a whole range of skills,” she said. “On the night they’ll be able to articulate who they are through answering questions from parents … they’ll be dressed up as who they are but they really need to know who they are and their life story. “It’s really getting families involved because a lot of parents have grown up with these celebrities so it’s really generated those conversations.” Having been working hard in art class to create portraits of their notable people, and perfecting their performances,
Year 3 students Ella Supple and Jasper O’Callaghan are excited to show off their well-known people. They, along with their classmates, have been creating five artefacts to go along with their costumes to improve the final
Years 3 and 4 students Alex Druitt, Ella Supple, Eloise Collins, Bonnie Davies and Jasper O’Callaghan get into character. presentation, with everything from past costumes to microphones and tennis racquets set to make an appearance. While the red carpet event will be the
main focus of Grahamvale Primary School’s Education Week, tours will also be conducted at the school to give prospective students a chance to explore.
Sirius College Art makes us smart The Education Week Concert For all the community Friday, May 25th at 2.00 pm
National Simultaneous Reading Program Wednesday, May 23rd, 10.50am Now taking enrolments for Prep to Year 6. A school where we endeavour to provide a balanced education that encompasses ‘academic excellence’ on the one hand, and ‘moral and ethical values’ on the other.
Multicultural Art & Craft display All week in the foyer.
Prep Open Day Wednesday, May 23rd, 9.15 am – 10.30 am. All prospective 2019 Preps and parents are invited to attend.
For more information please contact the school office 685 New Dookie Rd, Shepparton Phone: (03) 5858 8200 Email: SPC@sirius.vic.edu.au
Campus Principal: Adem Engin www.sirius.vic.edu.au •
I N T E G R I T Y • R E S P E C T • C O M PA S S I O N AT E • D I V E R S I T Y • O P T I M I S M • I N Q U I S I T I V E • R E S I L I E N C E • E M PAT H Y • I N N O V AT I V E • K N O W L E D G E A B L E
School Tours Wednesday, May 23rd, 9.30 am – 10.15am.
St. Georges Road Primary School Principal: Kerrianne ‘Dougie’ Souter Phone: 5821 3383 120 St Georges Rd, Shepparton www.stgeorges.vic.edu.au
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BOURCHIER STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL
A colourful celebration Bourchier Street Primary School is set to be transformed into a rainbow of fun for Education Week. Principal Denise Howley said teachers, parents and students alike were counting down the days until the celebration of learning. On Friday, May 25 the school will be abuzz with students participating in a Colour Run and multi-age group activities. Fitting in with this year’s Education Week theme, Mrs Howley said students from Foundation through to Year 6 would develop their creative talents within the visual and performing arts. “The children will be in multi-age groupings across the school and they’ll rotate around two or three different creative tasks,” Mrs Howley said. “It allows the children to work with all different ages groups … they learn so much from each other both socially and academically. “We are also developing a whole school art gallery to be displayed in our multipurpose hall. “Any student who wants to contribute to the art gallery can put their creation up.” Mrs Howley said the art gallery and all other activities would be open to parents. “We’re encouraging families to be here on that Friday to participate, even in the multi-age groupings or go and look at the art gallery and certainly be a part of our Colour Run,” she said. “They (the students) are so proud of their
work and they love their families coming into school and looking at their work, and sometimes even sharing in the task together is a really nice thing to do.”
Foundation students Gus Willoughby, 5, and Kenzie Mollison, 6, enjoy painting.
GOWRIE STREET PRIMARY Mooroopna Primary School
Preparing for tomorrow • Excellence in education • Fantastic facilities • Committed staɈ
For enrolment enquiries and a personal tour, please contact Mr Steve Rogers, Principal on 5825 2060. 16–18 O’Brien Street, Mooroopna, 3629
• Strong links with community • After-school care
Students can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging at Gowrie Street Primary School. We are intentional in celebrating every child we meet; we take seriously the privilege shared with parents to discover every child’s unique potential, nurturing young leaders who are excited about their future. Our well-equipped classrooms are vibrant spaces in which to learn. The contemporary floor plans are inviting and inspire creativity, studious achievement and adventurous discovery. State-of-the-art resources ensure our students have what they need to ignite a passion for learning in their early years. We are proud of our specialist subjects including PE — with a daily fitness program, comprehensive art, and learning the local Indigenous language as our LOTE.
Every day is Open Day at Gowrie Street. Please call the office to book an appointment. Ph: 03 5821 3100 Email: Gowrie.street.ps.shepparton@edumail.vic.gov.au 1-19 Gowrie St, Shepparton VIC 3630 Principal: Marion Wetherbee
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LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Make a fresh start mid-year Jaiden D’Angelo returned to study in the middle of the year at La Trobe University’s Shepparton campus, rather than waiting for the traditional March intake. With enrolments now open for the university’s classes commencing in July, she explains why mid-year intakes proved beneficial to her. “I finished VCE in 2014, and decided to take a gap year at the end of my studies. Come May 2015, I was itching to get back into some study,” she said. “I decided to visit my local university, La Trobe Shepparton, to see what courses would appeal to me, and how to apply for them. “I started my Bachelor of Business with La Trobe University in July 2015.” Students commencing mid-year studies receive access to the same academic and university support services as those students who started their courses at the beginning of the year. “As a mid-year entrant, I was concerned having missed a whole semester of essay writing, oral presentations and face-toface lectures,” Miss D’Angelo said. “Upon entering the Bachelor degree, my worries were put at ease with the support system La Trobe Shepparton has acquired.
“I was able to see Peer Learning Advisers (PLAs), lecturers and additional support systems to figure out how to navigate my first semester at La Trobe. “I would highly recommend a mid-year intake, and I wouldn’t change a thing about my journey with La Trobe University.” La Trobe University marketing and engagement adviser Kristina Marko said whether people were looking at full-time, parttime or post-graduate study options, starting midyear would be a seamless process. “The transition into study at mid-year is seamless as students start new subjects each semester so students are at no disadvantage,” she said. “Lecturers are supportive and students commencing during the year are welcomed through an orientation program, so mid-year students can connect with one another.”
Orrvale Primary School
Enrolments now open for 2019 Open Day to School Tour Dates Friday 25th May 2018, 8.00-8.30am or 1.00-1.30pm At Orrvale Primary School, we offer: • All the benefits of a larger school in a rural setting in which community involvement is encouraged
La Trobe University Shepparton campus student ambassador Jaiden D’Angelo.
BOURCHIER ST. PRIMARY SCHOOL — LEARNERS TODAY, LEADERS TOMORROW.
Bourchier St. Primary School is a learning community with high expectations for all students. Celebrating the ARTs At Bourchier Street primary School we enjoy performing, creating and making as part of both our Performing and Visual Arts programs. Through engaging in the Arts students are entertained, challenged and provoked to respond in various ways. During these sessions children learn to be both active participants and observers. The Arts contributes to the development of confident and
• Strong focus on the social and emotional development of our students
creative individuals and enriches our Bourchier Street Community.
• Outstanding student learning outcomes that demonstrate the academic growth our students make in our care
school community Colour Run event.
During Education Week our children will demonstrate their creative talents as they work in multi-age groups to design and make amazing creations, enjoy dance music in the yard during recess and lunch sessions, contribute to a school art gallery and enjoy a whole
Enrolments for 2019
• Safe and happy learning environment where staff and students know and value each other
Bourchier St. Primary School is a learning community with high expectations for all
Orrvale Primary School will happily offer private tours for parents and families. For more information about the school’s enrolment process, please contact enrolment officer, Cathy Walton or Principal, Adam Brennan on 58 292 490 to make arrangements. orrvale.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Please call in or phone our office to make a time for your visit. Enrolment forms will be
students, developing citizenship and creative and critical thinkers. Families are welcome to visit our school for a personal tour to observe our facilities and our children engaged in learning, collaborating and communicating with each other.
available and we encourage all families to consider enrolling now.
Bourchier St. Primary School Cnr Bourchier St & Balaclava Rd, Shepparton 3630 Ph: (03) 5821 3488 www.bourchierps.vic.edu.au Principal: Denise Howley
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G O U L B U R N O V E N S I N S T I T U T E O F TA F E
Social justice explored Education Week 2018 is all about celebrating the arts and provides an opportunity for education providers across the country to showcase p student work in this space.
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE’s VET in School (VETiS) Design students are currently working on a 3D project focusing on social justice as part of the CUA30715 Certificate III in Design
Fundamentals. Working with trainer and renowned artist Jan Donaldson, students have researched, challenged assumptions and developed designs which have been
transferred onto copper and brass sheet metal using the processes of “press ‘n’ peel� transfer film and traditional acid bath etching. “Social justice will always be part of discussions when developing conceptual visions, so focusing on it in this project has been fantastic for the students. Social justice is so important and impacts on how we exist, our relationships with family and community,� Ms Donaldson said. Each artwork plate will be finished with high polish, treated and mounted together to form a large wall mount. The students’ designs will also be transferred onto wearable art through the clothing printers, 3D printers and scanners available in GOTAFE’s Innovation Hub.
GOTAFE Shepparton campus VET in School (VETiS) Design students (from left) Liam Fiore from Notre Dame College, Braydon Waldron from Wanganui Park Secondary College, Mac Speirani from Cobram Anglican Grammar School, Leilarni Hikila from Notre Dame College, David Musafiri from Notre Dame College, Erica Cirillo from Shepparton High School, Adam Cohen from Cobram Secondary College, Elia Zihariro from Notre Dame College, and Eleanor Gwynn from Shepparton High School.
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Catholic Education Shepparton & Mooroopna
Enrolments for 2019 now open for Catholic families and families seeking the values of Catholic education
• Faith- lled learning communities • Inclusive practices and programs • Student-centred learning • Student leadership opportunities • Technology-rich learning areas • Parental involvement embraced • Outstanding learning environments • Promotion of Pastoral Well-being for all “With Faith and Courage” St Brendan’s
“Let your light shine” St Mary’s Mooroopna
Open Day: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Open Day: Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Information sessions and tours: 9.15 am and 10.15 am
Information sessions and tours: 11.30am
“Be Guided with a Trusting Heart”
“Christ our light”
“Journeying together in Christ”
Notre Dame College
St Mel’s
Please contact school to organise a tour
Open Day: Thursday, May 24, 2018
Open Day: Friday, May 18, 2018
Information sessions and tours: 10.00am, 12.00pm and 4.30pm
Information sessions and tours: 9.15 am and 2.15 pm
St Luke’s
“Faith - Wisdom - Learning” St Anne’s College School tours: Term 3
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143–149 Knight St, Shepparton
121–143 McLennan St,
139 Knight St, Shepparton
35 Hamilton St, Shepparton
629 Goulburn Valley Hwy,
72 Wendouree Drive, Kialla
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Mooroopna
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Principal: Mrs Paula Stevenson
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Principal: Mr John Cortese
Principal: Mr Chris Summers
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Principal: Mr Dom Poppa
Principal: Mr Anthony Butts
Principal: Mr David Keenan