From the Principal

The learning journey of the class of 2007

Please do not be distracted by discussions about leavers dinners and
formal clothes.

They are costly: fact.

Of greater interest is that fact that all the students who have moved on from Woodbridge have enrolled in either College or TAFE. The  students have worked on their goal setting future planning with Flo Hurst, Pathway Planning Officer all year. Some have already been on flexible programs exploring TAFE. Glen McNeil, Youth Learning Officer, worked closely with a small group and took them to different places to check out courses and accommodation.

Jo Turnock, Youth Pathways Advisor also worked with our students on developing their confidence, their CV/resumes and interview skills.

The students all had the opportunity to participate in mock interviews with the members of the D’Entrecasteaux Rotary Club.

The students were truly focussed on and supported in their learning
journey.

This is consistent with the Guaranteeing Futures legislation in Tasmania. It is essential to know that from now on students will be in some form of education and training until they are 17. The Tasmanian government is committed to ensuring that our young people have skills and attributes that will enable them to lead purposeful and productive lives.

That is worth celebrating.

The friendships with each other and their positive relationships with staff members are worth celebrating.

Their achievements will be celebrated at Presentation Evening which will be held on Tuesday 11th December at 6.00pm. We hope to see as many parents and carers as possible at this evening of achievement.

Alison Grant
Principal

Student Assistance Scheme (STAS)

Purpose
The scheme provides assistance for low-income families towards the  cost of levies and is available to students enrolled from kindergarten through to senior secondary level attending a government or registered non-government school or college.

If you would like an application for assistance please contact the School Office and a form can be sent home to you.

Early Childhood Swimming
Students from kindergarten to grade 2 will be involved in swimming at Collegiate School from 10th to 14th December inclusive. Students will need a swimming cap, bathers and towel. Swimming caps are available at the pool for $4. Classes will also be visiting other venues on these days so all children will need to bring a cut lunch, sunhat and a drink.

Channel Heritage Museum – Open Day
Sunday 9th December 2007 – 11am – 4pm – Entry is Free
2361 Channel Highway, Lower Snug
• View model of proposed new Museum
• Learn more about our local history
• See the new Bush Fire and Fishing and Scallop Industries Display
• Museum Treasure Hunt Competition
• Sausage Sizzle, Afternoon tea available
• Raffle, stall with bric-a-brac and books

2 Day Cricket Clinic – Summer School Holiday
Learn from Australia’s greats – Colin Miller (Thursday)
Where: TCA, Domain
When: Thursday 31st January and Friday 1st February 2008
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Ages: 6 – 16 years
Registrations from 9.00am daily (drop off can be from 8.30am each day)
1 Day - $80; 2 Day $130. Early bird special 20% discount paid
before 4th January 2008
www.tas-sport.com.au
Read full details, book and pay on website.
Contact: Naomi Hannaford 0409 257 318

Thai Fund Raising
A big THANK YOU to Carol Mason who runs the Woodbridge Market. She
arranged for a jar full of jellybeans to be used as a fund raiser for
The Thai Exchange. One had to guess how many jellybeans were in the
jar. The competition ran over two markets and the first prize was $50 and the second prize was the jar of jellybeans.

The first prize winner was Fay Clifford who guessed 327 (326 was the correct number) and Kaye McQueen won the jar of jellybeans. This competition raised $53.50c for the Thai Exchange Fund. All the money for the airfares has been raised. It was a great effort by the parents of the students who are going to Thailand who organised events to raise this money and to the school community, local community and The Rotary Club for supporting these events.

Woodbridge team 2 cricket report
Tuesday’s tournament was a great experience for everyone. Even for some who were not that fond of the game, they still had a go!

There were two teams from Woodbridge - a boy’s team, team no. 1 and then a mixed team, team no.2. In the first game our team was beaten 109 to -17, but in the end it ended up being the losing team who were enjoying their victory more than the winning team.

In the 2nd game for us the victory was ours against Margate. We won 32 to 30. But in the 3rd game we were thrashed 60 to 11. In the final play off versus Snug we won 23 to -11. At the end of a great day we were all happy with our winnings.

By Nadirah Clark, Grade 5/6S

Christmas Hamper

This year the School Association are organising a Christmas Hamper
full of groceries and gourmet products.

Raffle tickets have been sent home and the winner will be announced  at Presentation Evening on December 11th.

We are still looking for donations of non-perishable grocery or gourmet items to fill this hamper.

Please send your donations to the office and return your sold raffle
books.


Library for Primary Classes
The last day for borrowing from the Library will be the Library day in the week ending 30th November. All student books on loan from the Library will need to be returned on or preferably before Monday 10th December.

Any problems – please contact Miss Duke (Library Technician) Monday to Thursday.

Wanted: Families to help! Host Family Program

What is a Host Family?

Host Families are people who share their homes with a young person with a disability. Visits are for up to one weekend per month and involve normal household activities. Being a host family allows a young person with a disability to spend time in your home with your family while the natural family has a hard earned break. The amount and frequency of Hostings can be flexible within the program guidelines. Reimbursement for each hosting is made by CBS to the Host

Family to cover activities, electricity, food, travel etc.

Who can be a Host Family?
Anyone can be a host family, from a single person to a couple with children to people who might be retired. Prospective hosts undergo a selective screening process including national security and reference checks.

Who is hosted?
Young people aged from approx 5years to 18 years of age with a disability are matched with a host family. The children may have a wide variety of disabilities with varying needs.

Will I like the person I host?
We try to match people to promote long-term supportive relationships, but the decision remains yours.

How do I apply?
There is a careful application process to ensure the safety of any child that is hosted. Please phone the Hosted Respite Coordinator on 6208 6600 for further information.

Marine Discovery Centre – Christmas Card Competition

The Marine Discovery Centre would like to congratulate Lochlan Carius and Georgia Knowles, both from 1/2 Harris, who are the joint winners of our 2007 Christmas card competition! Their colourful pictures, shown below, will feature on the front of this year’s Christmas cards which are sent to our MDC friends all over Australia.

Well done Lochlan and Georgia, and thank you to all those students who entered the competition.
Ros Asten

Sea Stars Visit - Marine Discovery Centre

On Friday November 30th we visited the Marine Discovery Centre.

We touched some of the fish, listened to stories about the sea, did puzzles, dressed up as divers and pirates, did shell rubbings and got to know some of the creatures in the touch tank. Everyone had a GREAT time!

Our last session for the year is on December 14th and we would like to have a celebration – if you could bring along a small plate of party food to share that would be great. Please try to bring along food that is not too high in fat or sugar – savoury foods would be best as the children will probably fill up on this and not eat their lunch later!