LANGUAGE WEEK – Celebrations
Monday 21st May	JAPANESE DAY	In class: Japanese Film Appreciation  Origami Study  Lunch time : Combined culture and language quiz  competition in Japanese classroom (P2)
Tuesday 22nd May	ITALIAN DAY	Morning : Quiz in Bulletin (all week)  In class : Making ribbons for Italian students + promotional posters  Lunch time : Gelati van organised
Wednesday 23rd May 2012	FRENCH DAY	Recess / Lunch : Selling of pancakes  In class : French Quiz + Announcement of winners of posters on French Culture : Petanque inter-class competition (depending on the weather)  Lunch time : French Movie with English subtitles in the hall
Thursday 24th May	ITALIAN DAY	Morning : Quiz in Bulletin (all week)  In class : Making ribbons for Italian students + promotional posters  Lunch time : Gelati van organised
Friday 25th May	FRENCH DAY	Recess / Lunch : Selling of croissant and hot chocolates + Round Rolls replaced by baguettes in the canteen  During class :Petanque inter-class competition (depending on the weather) Period 4 :Role Play by French students. Musical Concert for all Year 7 students in the hall

Monday 16^th April Curriculum Day

Thank you to all staff for your enthusiasm, support and participation during planning day. It is heart-warming to know that staff found the day very positive and productive. The collegiate experience has stimulated interest and curiosity in curriculum and teaching and learning strategies used to improve student learning outcomes.  

Parent/Student/Teachers interview

Parent/Student/Teachers interviews were held on Tuesday 24^th April and were well attended by parents and students.

The conference provides a great opportunity for teachers, students and parents to discuss the achievements of students during Term 1.  It also provides a valuable opportunity for students to reflect and plan how they can continue to work positively.

Open Days and Open Night

On Thursday 26^th and Monday 30^th April over 800 grades 5 & 6 students attended/will have attended Lyndale Secondary College to be immersed in our Open Day programs.  On Tuesday 1^st May the College will be holding its annual Open Night.  The evening will commence with a short Principal’s presentation and welcome by the College’s first school captain the now State Coroner Her Honour Judge Jennifer Coate in the Huge McRae Hall at 7:00pm.  Guided tours of key College areas will be conducted by student leaders. It is an informative evening that showcases the excellent educational pedagogy and opportunities available to students at this College

Attitudes to School Survey

The Annual Student Survey was conducted on Monday 23^rd and Tuesday 24^th April.  Providing over 1100 students with a two page survey ensuring they both understand and respond seriously to the questions is a large scale organisation operation but very worthwhile, as it gives us a real snapshot of the student viewpoint.

National Testing Program

This is just a reminder to parents of students in Years 7 and 9 that the National Literacy and Numeracy tests are on again in week 5: May 15, 16 and 17.  The tests are conducted by the Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority (VCAA) on behalf of the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA).

The results of the tests provide diagnostic information for parents and teachers about a child's performance in Literacy and Numeracy. This information can be used to support teaching and learning programs and improve student achievement.

Later in the year, you will receive your child's personal report. This report will tell you how your child is achieving compared to other students in Australia, describe the overall achievement in Literacy and Numeracy and explain how this compares with the expected level of achievement. It will describe your child's particular skills in reading, writing, language conventions and numeracy and will also show how your child performed in relation to national benchmark standards. These benchmarks describe minimum acceptable standards for students across Australia.

I am confident that the information you receive as a result of your child's participation in the NAPLAN tests will be valuable in helping you to assess your child's progress in Literacy and Numeracy. For more information about the tests, please visit the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority website at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au or the NAPLAN website at www.naplan.edu.au

Please ensure your children are punctual and in attendance to fully participate in the tests.

 

Winter Uniform

I would like to remind all families that we are in winter uniform this term and all student s are expected to wear correct uniform.  It is expected that all students wear the school uniform each day and particularly on excursions and sporting activities.  Please remember to label jumpers and jackets with student’s name.  Students who need to purchase winter uniform items can do so from the uniform shop on Thursdays from 12:00 – 3:30pm or from the second hand uniform shop on Mondays from 3:00 – 3:30pm.  Lost property is housed next to the main staffroom.

 

Punctuality

Being on time for school is important.  It sets a lifelong pattern and ensures your child does not miss out on the instruction that takes place.

 

Student Absence

Student absence must be followed by written notes explaining the absence.  Those taking holidays during the school term must advise the College in writing requesting approval. 

 

Visitors on site:

All visitors who intend being on site to support or visit must sign in through the school office.  All visitors are expected to comply with the school Occupational Health and Safety and Privacy policies and procedures.

 

School Charges 2012

For those families who have elected to pay by instalment I advise that the next credit card instalment is about to be processed this week.  Semester one EMA cheques have arrived and are available for collection from the Bursar’s office.  Parents please note that if you wish for your child to collect the cheque on your behalf, a signed letter of permission needs to be presented upon collection.  If you have nominated to pay by cash or cheque we would appreciate payment as soon as possible in order to update accounts.

 

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT - Russel Davies

Following my two eye operations during term 1 this year, I have decided to resign/retire from the Victorian Education Department after 36 years service. It has been a privilege to work in the teaching profession which has given me the opportunity to influence, guide, counsel and mentor teenagers and teachers throughout my entire career.

My 20 years of classroom teaching began at Yarrawonga High School in 1976 and concluded at Sandringham Secondary College in 1997 when I was appointed as an Assistant Principal at Melbourne Girls’ College in Richmond. I have had 16 years working in the Principal Class with 6 of the last 7 years as the Principal of Lyndale Secondary College.

I am proud of the achievements of the students, staff and school community during my time at Lyndale SC,  which is so culturally, socially and academically diverse. This diversity is the beauty and hallmark of the college and is embraced by the dedicated teaching and support staff to provide the best learning environment for the students and their families.

I would like to thank the staff, students and families for their support over the years with specific acknowledgement of my Assistant Principals Mark Moir, Keith Buckley, Lloyd McDermott and Pam Robinson. The School Council has also been tireless in their work to support the direction of the school and I would like to thank each of the Presidents and the parent and staff members of the School Councils during my leadership.

Finally, I would like to thank the most important people in the school, the students, for their enthusiasm and willingness to participate in ongoing programs and new initiatives that have been introduced to address the demands of being a teenager in the 21^st century. The students in leadership positions have been outstanding and I hope that ever y Lyndale student knows that they have the capacity to be whatever they want to be in the future and that the school will do everything in its power to ensure that happens.

In the forthcoming years my wife and I will be working as volunteers in a number of overseas countries including Tanzania, Cambodia and India, which is an exciting extension of our lives as teachers and educators of people.

My best wishes to the Lyndale Secondary College community to continue for many, many more years as a wonderful educational institution.

Russel Davies

Address: 170-174 Gladstone Road, North Dandenong, Victoria 3175  Email: lyndale.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au  Phone: (03) 9795 2366]  Fax: (03) 9790 1466

Telephone System

• Option 1 - is for all student absences.
• After pressing 1 you can press 1 - for Yrs. 7, 8 & 9 or press 2 for Yrs.10,11 & 12.
• Option 2 - is for the Bursar
• Option 3 - is for the Middle School Co-ord.
• Option 4 - is for the Senior School Co-ord.
• Option 5 - is for Reception
• Option 6 - is to hear the above options again.

We now have night switch. You may ring after 4pm and leave a message, BUT we will not be able to reply until the next day.