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Aiming High 2010

Details of the Aiming High 2010 Orientation camp are here. Aiming High Orientation 2010. Please make sure to return the forms by 11 December.

Tasmania Camp Information

For parents of year 8 students: details of this camp are available here: Tasmania Camp Information. Please make sure that your child returns their form by 29 October.

Energising Science and Mathematics Education: New Directions from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Energising Science and Mathematics Education is based on the premise that a sound grasp of science and mathematics among our young people is fundamental to Victoria’s success in a globalised environment. The actions contained within will ensure that Victorian students are equipped with the scientific and mathematical skills they will need for everyday life, as well as for future vocational studies and careers. The video at this link explains more about how science and mathematics provide young people with essential knowledge and skills they need to participate effectively in, and contribute to, a scientifically and technologically advanced society.
More information: Energising Science and Mathematics Education Blueprint

Minimum School leaving age to be lifted to 17

The Minister for Education, Bronwyn Pike, has announced that an amendment to the Education and Training Reform Act will lift the minimum school leaving age from 16 to 17. Ms Pike said that from January next year all Victorian students will be required to complete Year 10 and remain in some form of education, training or employment until the age of 17.
For more information: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/directions/reviewleg_minimumage.htm

Sponsorship for the Great Victorian Bike Ride

Each year the team raises money to help purchase team cycling jerseys. These cycling jerseys are very important to the team, not only for safety reasons, but they also give the team a sense of identity. The cost of cycling jerseys is around $90 each. For our team that will equate to approximately $3,900! We are asking the students or families involved (or even just members of the college community who are not directly involved!) to get out into the local community and gain the assistance of local businesses through sponsorship but we only have until the 28th of August to do so!! Each student received a few letters to give out and they were asked to collect more when they run out. The sponsorship letter can now be accessed directly from Mr. Braknys or Miss Urbano, or alternatively below. If there are any families able to assist, we would greatly appreciate it and you or your son or daughter does not have to be involved in the bike ride to help out!!
GVBR Sponsorship letter

Cybersmart Website

The Schools' Gateway has now been officially launched as part of the ACMA's new Cybersmart website: http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/

The Cybersmart website represents a single access point for cybersafety advice across a range of target audiences—children, parents, libraries and schools. The site includes comprehensive and practical advice for parents, interactive learning activities for children and information about safe social networking for teens. The website also includes a link to the Cybersmart Online Helpline for young people who have had negative experiences online, such as cyberbullying. The Helpline service is operated by Kids Helpline.