Surf Coast Term 3 Week 7

What’s Happening at Surf Coast?

This an up to date list of planned activities at Surf Coast Campus that you can use for planning purposes.  Please be aware that these dates are set early in the term and occasionally items may need to be cancelled or dates/times altered.  This itinerary is altered each week to reflect any changes – please check this list of events EVERY WEEK carefully when you read the weekly VINE newsletter.

TERM 3 2024

WEEK 8

Tuesday 3 September                Prep Ambulance Visit

Wednesday 4 September          Science Expo

Wednesday 4 September          Bravehearts Presentation – Year 1 and 2 Students

Thursday 5 September              Year 6 Food Studies & Swimming Program

Thursday 5 September              Year 5 Swimming Program

Friday 6 September                   Footy Colours Day

Year 6 Comes to Prep

A heartwarming event unfolded when the Year 6 students surprised the Preps with a special gift. The Year 6s had spent all year meticulously crafting, shaping, and sanding wooden toys that could move. Each toy was unique, reflecting the creativity and dedication of its maker. To add a personal touch, the Year 6 students also sewed beautiful bags for the toys to live in, ensuring that each Prep had a safe and special place to keep their new treasures.

When the Preps received their gifts, their faces lit up with amazement and joy. They were in awe of the quality and care that had gone into making each toy. The intricate details and the smooth finish of the toys were a testament to the hard work and love the Year 6 students had poured into this project. The Preps couldn’t stop admiring their new toys and were deeply appreciative of the effort their older peers had put into creating something so special for them.

This gesture not only brought immense happiness to the Preps but also fostered a sense of community and connection between the different year levels. The Year 6 students felt a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing that their hard work had brought so much joy to the younger students. It was a beautiful example of how acts of kindness and creativity can bring people together and create lasting memories.

Year 1’s First Big Camp Adventure!

This week, our brave Year 1 students embarked on their very first camp adventure, and what a fantastic journey it was! We set off to Camp Wilkin in Anglesea, ready for a few days filled with fun, excitement, and a little bit of thrill-seeking.

As soon as we arrived, the excitement was buzzing! The kids couldn’t wait to settle into their cozy cabins and find out which group they were in for the activities. After a quick tour around the camp, we had some free time to explore, and then it was straight into our rotations.

The first challenge? The Giant Flying Fox! Some of us were a bit nervous, but with a little encouragement from our friends, everyone had a go. We zoomed through the air, laughing and cheering each other on. Next up was the Low Ropes Course, where we balanced, climbed, and worked together to get through some tricky obstacles. The Initiative Games really tested our teamwork and problem-solving skills, but we were up for the challenge!

Exciting Maths

This week, our Year 2 students have been thoroughly enjoying their Maths activities. They’ve been mastering multiplication with the 2-, 5-, and 10-times tables, and have just started exploring the 3-times table. Additionally, they’ve been busy creating informal tape measures, comparing and ordering objects by length, and honing their skills in estimating and measuring lengths to the nearest meter. It’s been a week full of hands-on learning and mathematical fun!

The students have also been practising a range of worded maths problems, working in small teams to solve them. This collaborative approach has helped them develop their problem-solving skills and learn from each other, making Maths both fun and engaging.

Keep up the great work year 2s!

Camp Wyuna Part 1

Abuzz with excitement, the Year 3 students headed down to Camp Wyuna on Monday morning. Nestled in the sand dunes, just outside of the quaint, seaside town of Queenscliff, Camp Wyuna was the perfect camp destination for our Year 3s. The first day was filled to the brim with camp activities, food and fun. We wandered down to the beach and small groups worked together to create an imaginative sand sculpture. The students voted for their favourite, and the winning entry was an impressive boat made from compacted sand with a frisbee for a steering wheel and it even boasted a comfy seat for its captain! There were plenty of free time activities and the children made the most of the different ball games, quiet play areas and places for imaginative play. We visited the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre where the students had an opportunity to see and touch some marine animals and plant life, as well as expand their biological science knowledge. After a hearty dinner, we toasted marshmallows in the fire pit and made it into bed at a reasonable hour … though, we can’t say in all truthfulness that the children fell asleep at a reasonable hour!! School camps are always much too fun for sleeping!

Stay tuned for an update on the rest of our camp in the Vine next week …

Busy Days in Year 4

Our Year 4 students have been diligently preparing for the upcoming Science Expo, focusing their efforts on our ‘Mysteries of the Deep’ interdisciplinary unit. Each student has selected a sea creature to research, delving into its habitat, appearance, diet, behaviour and threats.

Their findings will be showcased in an interactive PowerPoint presentation, complete with hyperlinks and videos. Additionally, students have crafted impressive sea creature models during Art, demonstrating remarkable care and attention to detail.

To further enrich their learning, students have created informative posters about the world’s oceans using Canva. These posters are not only visually appealing but also packed with accurate and detailed information.

We are incredibly proud of the hard work and creativity our students have shown. We eagerly anticipate sharing their fantastic projects with the broader school community at next week’s Science Expo!

Konnichiwa! Good afternoon!

Year 4s are learning about life in Japanese schools and comparing it to our school.

We have also learned how to say some rooms in Japanese, for example, the Japanese room is “Nihingo no Kyoushitsu”.

Students are creating our school sign in Japanese in PowerPoint and are also making a video to introduce themselves.

Yokudekimashita. Well done!

Suzuki sensei

Deakin District Athletics

We had 29 Year 4-6 students represent Surf Coast Campus at the Deakin District Athletics Championships at Goldsworthy Reserve in Corio on Thursday. Students persevered well throughout the day in trying conditions participating in a variety of track and field events.

All students competed well in their events, with a few students completing up to five events on the day including Gracie Newman-King, John Bechis and Edward Clark.

Well done to all of the students that competed and we hope the students can keep enjoying the opportunity to participate in future events.

The End of Designing New Futures

This semester, our Year 6 students been working incredibly hard on a project of designing and constructing a pull toy out of wood. Over the terms, students honed their woodworking skills, from initial design concepts to the final polish, creating unique and functional toys they can be proud of.

The students then transitioned from the workshop to the sewing room. They crafted beautifully sewn bags, each one a testament to their growing confidence and skill in textiles.

The project culminated in a heartwarming moment as the Year 6 students presented their handcrafted bags to their Prep buddies. This gesture not only allowed them to share their accomplishments but also fostered a sense of mentorship and connection between the older and younger students.

This semester-long project has been an incredible journey of learning, creativity, and community for our Year 6 students. Well done to everyone involved!

School Crossing Supervisors are Needed

With a new school crossing now in place just down the road from our campus, the Surf Coast Shire is seeking to employ School Crossing Supervisors. Please see the linked PDF here for more information.

School Crossing Supervisors – Surf Coast Shire

Wellbeing - Catch a Webinar, and a Movie!

A positive, supportive and healthy learning community is essential to children and young people achieving optimal wellbeing, no matter their developmental stage and as highlighted by BeYou, everyone has a role to play. Schools can ensure that educators, other professionals working with the learning community, and families have access to the resources and support they need. They can also ensure that: educators can foster mental health and wellbeing within the boundaries of their role; families can collaborate with educators and the school to support the needs of their young people; local community organisations, where appropriate, can support and be supported by the school and families; and young people can be empowered to actively build and develop strategies to foster their own wellbeing.

Keyboard Capers! All Campus Piano Day 

On Thursday last week close to 90 piano students from five campuses gathered at the RW Gibson Centre for a day of activities, performances and master classes.

Years 3 to 9 from Surfcoast, Highton, Bellarine and Junior School arrived by bus and started with an exciting and fun filled body percussion session, led by Jacqui Anderson. During this time students were challenged with coordination games and cross rhythms; skills that are essential to develop for every pianist! They also listened to a performance by the Junior School Percussion Ensemble. Percussion playing is a popular pathway for piano students to experience ensemble playing.

After a morning tea break, the students had the opportunity to perform for each other and for Mrs Lesley Walters, one of this year’s guest tutors,  who gave valuable feedback on the essentials to set up a proper technique and performance practice. It was wonderful to hear so many performances of various levels. Students also had the opportunity to take part in a scale competition which was very exciting, three prizes were awarded. Thank you to everyone who entered this fun activity; we all know how essential it is to practise our scales!

Coming Soon: Exciting Update to Qustodio Parent App

Extended Parent Features in Qustodio for School Devices

Since the introduction of our Cyber Safe Schools Program in 2022, in partnership with Linewize, we have been able to aid parents at home to engage with and support their children in their digital journey on both school and personal devices.

The Qustodio Parent App, as one element of our program, has empowered parents to supervise their children’s use of school devices at home, pause internet and access expert advice via our Online Safety Hub. Until now, an expanded feature set has only been available to parents when managing personal devices also.

However, coming in early September, parents will soon have the following extended features for school laptops at home, as part of our standard school program:

• Schedule your child’s screen-free times
• Create custom routines (e.g. study, sleep and play)
• Apply custom web filtering rules (as an extra layer on top of our school’s 24/7 base level safety filtering)
• Apply app and game time and access limits

To learn more about Qustodio: MySchool Learn | Qustodio

Our Online Safety Hub

Have you visited our Online Safety Hub lately? Recently updated, this hub is a dedicated online resource to help you have meaningful conversations with your children about their digital safety and wellbeing.

Seeking Support for Work Placements

Students studying the VCE Vocational Major (VM) are timetabled to work with an employer related to their VET course all day on Fridays. This is called Structured Workplace Learning (SWL). There are some prefilled forms to sign and there is a minimal cost of $5.00 a day to the employer. We are seeking workplace opportunities in the Plumbing, Building and Electrical trades. If you or someone you know are willing to help these students, to get a start in their chosen careers please contact myself k.fearnsides@ccg.vic.edu.au or Mary Higgins m.higgins@ccg.vic.edu.au  at Senior Campus. Thank you in anticipation of some support.

Scholarship Applications Now Open!

Scholarship applications for Year 5, 7 and 10 entry to Christian College in 2026 are now open. You can access all the information you need, and apply, by visiting our website. There is a hotlink at the top of our homepage that takes you there, or just click here.

The scholarship testing date is Saturday October 12 and all applications must be received no later than close of business on Thursday October 3.

Golf Tournament 

Join the Christian College Foundation for an exciting four-person Ambrose Golf Day, including a $30,000 hole in one prize on Thursday, 24th of October at 13th Beach Golf Links, Barwon Heads.

Set on the stunning Bellarine Peninsula, the day provides an opportunity to enjoy the award-winning creek course, known for its undulating couch fairways, deep bunkers and interesting swales and hollows.

You will be treated to a scrumptious breakfast on arrival and an opportunity to participate in several fun activities including the longest drive, nearest to the pin etc.

There is plenty of prizes up for grabs, including a cash prize of $30,000. Score a Hole in One on the 12th Hole and you can win. *

You will also be treated to a delicious buffet lunch and learn more about the incredible work of the foundation. Every dollar raised will be dollar matched!