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Wyndham Westlink, the fast rail to Geelong and upgrades to the Wyndham Vale train line top Wyndham council’s wishlist for federal and state goverment support. The council is pushing to have the projects included on next year’s National Infastructure Priority List which drives government decisions on future infrastructure investments. Mayor Josh Gilligan said securing a place on the priority list would assist council’s advocacy for each of the projects. “As our population grows, so does traffic congestion, and building Westlink is vital to relieving this congestion,” Cr Gilligan said. “But we need more than new roads to improve transport in and out of Wyndham – that’s why we also need investment in the Western Rail Plan, which includes the electrification of the Wyndham Vale line.” The federal Opposition last year said it would commit $50 million to help combat traffic congestion in the outer west, including the construction of a continuous link – named Wyndham Westlink – from Tarneit, Wyndham Vale, Manor Lakes and Werribee to the Princes Freeway. “A key piece of infrastructure needed for the westlink project is the Ison Road bridge, which will provide a game-changing link from the west of Wyndham across the Geelong railway line to the Princes Freeway,” Cr Gilligan said. He said the Western Rail Plan would provide urgently needed capacity for additional trains to Wyndham Vale and Tarneit, improving the commuting experience for Wyndham residents. Cr Gilligan said the council was “grateful” to the state government for supporting some of its priority projects in the past. “In recent years, we have been calling for more parking for commuters at train stations to ease congestion on our roads,” he said. “The state government has agreed to build up to 1600 new and upgraded carparks at Wyndham Vale, Werribee, and Tarneit train stations as part of its $150 million Carparks for Commuters Fund.” Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ advocacy
Point Cook youngster Hanna has started a guinea pig rental business to help local children experience the joys of pet ownership. Hanna, 10, said that apart from temporarily enjoying the company of a guinea pig, the idea behind her business is to help families decide if they would like to purchase their own pet guinea pig. Hanna, who owns 12 guinea pigs, started the business in July. Due to word-of-mouth and Facebook, Hanna’s Guinea Pig Experience has become popular in Point Cook during the COVID-19 lockdown. “The most important thing in this business is the wellbeing of the guinea pigs,” Hanna said. “I love my guinea pigs and I don’t want them to get sick or anything like that. “The second most important thing is seeing the smiles and happy faces of the children and families when they see the guinea pigs.” Hanna said she supplies each customer with dry food, litter and a guinea pig cage. She is also happy to re-home unwanted guinea pigs. To rent a guinea pig for two weeks is $50, three weeks is $70 and four weeks is $80, along with a security deposit of $150. Details: https://bit.ly/2Zs8V2S HANNA WITH GUINEA PIG CUDDLES
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Council helps with COVID tracing By Alesha Capone Wyndham council is working with 39 local medical clinics to assist residents who are diagnosed with the coronavirus. Mayor Josh Gilligan said that with a patient’s consent, trained council officers were conducting high-level contact tracing and providing general health advice around the need for patients and close contacts to self-isolate. “The initial contact will be via our Environmental Health team who have been
recently trained by Department of Health and Human Services as part of earlier redeployment efforts and can provide expert advice around public health and broader advice for close contacts and family members,” Cr Gilligan said. “This initial contact will also enable officers to mobilise other welfare initiatives such as accommodation, food relief and economic support through some of the great work already conducted by Wyndham council.” DHHS testing commander Jeroen Weimar last week said that authorities were also taking
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regional sewage treatment plants. Active COVID-19 cases in Wyndham dropped by more than 80 in the past week. As of Sunday, there were 147 active cases in the municpality. Last week, the 3029 area (Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit and Truganina) recorded 84 cases, while 3030 (Werribee, Point Cook, Werribee South and Quandong) recorded 80 cases. The 3024 postcode (Mambourin, Manor Lakes, Mount Cottrell and Wyndham Vale) recorded 10 cases, and 3027 (Williams Landing) two cases.
Friendship and fitness A Point Cook fitness studio is boosting fitness and friendship between mothers. In 2 Life Fitness owner Carolyn McMillan said she started running the studio’s Mums & Bubs program online due to the pandemic lockdown. The program is run via Zoom, with about 10 or 11 mums participating at once. Ms McMillan said the program ran twice a week, during school terms. “We call it virtual training and we do it exactly as we would in the studio, except that we’re not standing there next to you,” she said. The sessions include 30 minutes of exercises – which can be done solo by mothers, or with their babies – and another 30 minutes or so for the mums to chat with each other. “I wanted to look after their physical health as well as their mental health,” Ms McMillan said. She said that although some participants
were “sceptical” about virtual training, many mothers now preferred it, as they can take part while their babies are asleep and save time by not driving to the studio. Tarneit mother Emily, whose first child – a son, named Jordan – was born in February, said she was not sure about online training when she first enrolled in the program. Emily said that as a new mother in a time of pandemic restrictions, she has missed out on attending traditional mother’s groups, and that the Mums & Bubs sessions have helped to fill in the gap. “It’s so good to feel normal and be able to chat,” she said. “These ladies, who I had never met before, have become my best friends.” The next online Mums & Bubs program will start on September 28. Details: www.facebook. com/In2LifeFitness
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Wyndham resident Amandeep Kaur says writing poetry helps her feel closely connected to nature and life. Ms Kaur, who is also known by the pen name A.K. Rilke, started writing poetry in 2015. Since then, the Facebook page where she posts much of her work has amassed more than 75,000 followers. “I always thought about writing books someday and I remember I was really inspired by some of the writers like Emily Dickinson,” Ms Kaur said. “I started dreaming to some day write like them and started practicing the craft every day … and it took off from there. “I believe writing poetry is a way to connect
with my own self and it helps me to know myself and the world around me in a better way.” Ms Kaur said the greatest challenge of writing poetry was “to find and write about the subjects that stir your heart and soul”. She said she enjoyed receiving feedback on her work, through social media. “How people from around the world relate to subjects I write on was a bit of surprise … I learnt we all are the same in many ways,” she said. Ms Kaur said she has been working on a book, which will likely be published next year. Details: www.facebook.com/PoetrybyAK
Wyndham has teamed up with other councils and organisations in the west to boost women’s and girls’ participation in sport. ‘The Women’s Participation in Sport and Active Recreation in Melbourne’s West: An Action Plan for Change 2020-25’ study was finalised last week. The action plan will be officially launched on Friday, in an online event which will include a keynote address from Dr Bridie O’Donnell. Details: https://bit. ly/2EZKW3L
Teens arrested Police arrested three youths after a taxi driver was assaulted in Mayfield Avenue, Truganina on September 8. One of the teens allegedly threatened the driver with a garden stake, and demanded the keys to the taxi before fleeing. Police arrested a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old from Truganina and an 18-year-old from Tarneit. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Wyndham Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Creating a neighbourhood buzz By Alesha Capone Werribee resident Kurt Zincke has created a gorgeous mural on his gate. Mr Zincke said he painted the creation because he felt concerned about his neighbours during the pandemic lockdown. “I don’t have an ability to lower the infection numbers, but I have the ability to change emotions during this ‘dark’ time,” he said. He said the inspiration behind the mural is the beauty of nature in Werribee and the theme is ‘SPRING IN WERRIBEE’ (emphases on bee). While painting the mural he said he encountered many passersby on foot and in cars. “The reactions from some people were priceless, strangers in cars would stop to talk about the mural, how it made them feel and how they appreciated the visual upliftment during this challenging time. “I would never have the chance to meet so many of my wonderful neighbours if I didn’t decide to paint the gate.” Mr Zincke said he didn’t see himself as a professional painter, but rather as a student who loves to study art, then practice what he studied. “As children, we are all artists. We would all creatively paint at pre primary and primary school, draw pictures at home or be expected to express ourselves creatively at church or Scouts, etc. “Most children will find other interests and grow up to forget about their passion for drawing. “I see myself as that child who never stopped.” Mr Zincke, who grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, was introduced to the world of hip hop and graffiti art at the age of 15. He said he and friends with the same
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Mortgage stress hits 3029 By Alesha Capone A Wyndham postcode is experiencing one of the highest rates of mortgage stress in Australia, according to a new report. Research and consulting firm Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) has released its mortgage stress report for August, which ranked the 3029 postcode (Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit and Truganina) as experiencing the third-highest rate of mortgage stress in the nation. The report said that 6388 households within
the 3029 area were experiencing mortgage stress. The Ballarat postcode placed first on the list, with 7462 households experiencing mortgage stress. DFA put together its report after surveying 52,000 households across the nation within a year, and using mortgage industry reports, company information and banking and economic analysis to calculate the figures. The report considers households to be in severe mortgage stress if their gross income – such as salary, pensions, interest and dividends
– is 10 per cent or more below what they spend on tax, mortgage repayments, other housing costs, food, childcare, and school fees every month. “The postcodes with the largest counts of stressed households coincide with areas of high recent development, where households have large mortgages, and [Victoria] is over-represented thanks to the lockdowns,” the report said. According to the report, about 1.52 million households across the nation were experiencing mortgage stress in August – equating to 40.1 per
cent of all households in Australia. In contrast, about 1.4 million households across the nation were experiencing mortgage stress in May – equating to 37.5 per cent of all households in Australia. The report also said that rental stress “remains a significant issue” with 41.1 per cent of Australian renters in difficulty, equating to 1.78 million households. The 3029 postcode ranked seventh-highest in the nation for rental stress, with 65.6 per cent of the area’s renters (7249 households) experiencing difficulty paying rent.
Tribute to beloved couple The Wyndham community is mourning the loss of long-time Werribee residents John and Joan Foote. The husband and wife, who were both aged 88, passed away last month. John and Joan, who were married at St Andrews Catholic Church in Werribee, were well-known in the local area. Members of the Foote family have lived in Werribee for more than 100 years, and John was one of seven children. Their family’s house was located in Watton Street, where Bruno’s Deli is now located. John attended St Andrews Primary School and played football for the INF Football Club in the Werribee District Football League. He was the gardener at the old Werribee Hospital, where his roses were the centrepiece and he would hand-deliver freshly cut roses to patients. He then became the gardener at Mackillop College until his retirement. Joan was the register at Werribee Secondary
College and went on to work for the education department until her retirement. Both were active in the community. Even after his retirement, John spent many years pruning roses and mowing nature strips for residents, while Joan was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi, a cultural women’s organisation. The couple are survived by their two daughters Jan and Maree, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Maree said: “[They] were wonderful parents and family was the most important part of their life. They loved spending time with their family and friends and encouraged everyone to enjoy life to the fullest.” Wyndham councillor Heather Marcus paid tribute to John and Joan, writing in a Facebook post that the couple would “be remembered with love and appreciation”. Alesha Capone
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Food bank fills a need A Point Cook church has started a food bank to help community members who are doing it tough. The Cross Culture Church of Christ Point Cook held its first Point Cook Food Bank pick-up for two hours on Sunday, and is planning to hold regular pick-ups into the future. Food suppliers donated a variety of dry food, frozen and fresh produce to the event. Food Bank core team member Elaine Dunstone (pictured) said the idea for the food bank came about during Victoria’s first pandemic lockdown, when the church’s senior pastor – Pastor Mike – “felt a real burden on his heart” and a desire to help people losing their jobs. Ms Dunstone said the volunteers organising the Point Cook Food Bank felt “that we are helping to meet a deep need in the community”. “The response so far from the wider community has been so encouraging.” People seeking help from the food bank can visit https://www.facebook.com/ pointcookfoodbank for details, or send the page a private message if needed. To donate to the Point Cook Food Bank, see http://crossculturepointcook.net.au/ give/ for and click on “FOR MISSION OR POINT COOK PANTRY FUND”.
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The East Werribee Employment Precinct should be transformed into an “innovation and start-up city” to help create jobs post-pandemic, according to Wyndham councillor Intaj Khan. Cr Khan said establishing an innovation and start-up city would help Wyndham to become a destination for local and foreign investors to establish businesses. He said the East Werribee site was close to amenities, arterial roads, Melbourne’s ports, two international airports, Werribee South beach and Wyndham Harbour, making it convenient for businesses. “After COVID-19, it will give people something to look forward to as a positive and create a new image for Wyndham,” Cr Khan said. He said Wyndham council could use 50-100 acres of the precinct to build a high-rise employment hub for start-ups such as IT. The Australian Education City (AEC) consortium had planned to develop the East Werribee site into a commercial, educational, retail and mixed-use precinct, which would have been home to 70,000 people. The state government named the consortium as the preferred bidder to develop the 400-hectare site five years ago. But last year, the government decided not to proceed with the expressions of interest process. The AEC has since taken the matter to court. Cr Khan said that if the AEC’s proposal was not going ahead, the government should consider providing financial support and incentives to help establish the innovation and start-up city. He is hoping to get council support for his vision and was expected to raise a notice of motion at Tuesday’s council meeting asking councillors to request the government conduct a feasibility study for the project.
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Current ward councillors Intaj Khan and Aaron An are standing for re-election; Cr Tony Hooper; and election candidate Eli Muse. (Pictures: Supplied)
Big field for Harrison ward By Alesha Capone Two Harrison ward councillors standing in October’s council elections have urged other nominees to be serious about representing Wyndham. More than 20 candidates are running in Harrison ward, which covers Point Cook, Truganina, Williams Landing and part of Hoppers Crossing. Current ward councillors Intaj Khan and Aaron An are standing for re-election, while Cr Tony Hooper is not. Cr Hooper said continuing to balance council duties with a full-time job and family responsibilities would not be “sustainable”.
Cr Khan said he wanted to use his business experience to help rebuild Wyndham’s local businesses and jobs after the pandemic. He said that apart from COVID-19, the most urgent issue facing Wyndham was rapid population growth. “Issues of traffic and the load placed on our infrastructure need to be solved before they become a problem,” he said. Cr Khan said he was concerned some candidates might not realise that being a councillor required a “big commitment” and, with councillors’ efforts not always appreciated. “It is concerning that there are lots of people running this time without having done their homework,” he said.
Cr An said issues facing Wyndham included the need for community infrastructure and services to meet the growing community’s demands, and more local jobs and education opportunities. Cr An said while it was a democratic right to stand in council elections, he would like to see “legitimate candidates who can demonstrate the skills, knowledge, experience, and proven records for helping the community”. “It is important to remind potential candidates that standing for council is a serious thing,” he said. Election candidate Eli Muse, founder of the not-for-profit Kulture Hive in Williams Landing, said he wanted to become a councillor
because his volunteer work has exposed him “to a wide range of issues and gaps locally”. “The overarching needs of the community, from my understanding, fit into areas I call SITS – which are safety, inclusion, transparency and a self-sustainable city,” he said. The Point Cook Action Group (PCAG) is organising a Harrison ward election online forum – likely to be held later this month – to provide residents with an opportunity to hear from election candidates. PCAG committee member Senthill Sundaram said candidates would also be asked to share their views and action plan in a written format, and a short video. Details: https://bit.ly/pcagpcsurvey2020
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Virtual market brings crafters together Point Cook woman Elaine Gilligan has started a website to serve as a virtual craft market for local makers, bakers, artists and designers. Ms Gilligan said she was inspired to start the Point Cook Handmade Market because she knew a number of talented local crafters and artisans who run their own businesses, making everything from cakes to candles. She said the pandemic was preventing most types of markets being held, meaning there were not many ways, apart from online, for these businesses to attract new customers.
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She said that in addition, many Point Cook residents were keen to support local businesses. “I started thinking, why isn’t there a place or platform for these people to look?” Ms Gilligan said. The Point Cook Handmade Market has categories including art, baby and children’s gifts, baths and body, fashion, accessories, food and drink, gift hampers, jewellery and home décor. Ms Gilligan said she hoped the website might also lead to some local businesses collaborating. The Point Cook Handmade Market’s Facebook page has attracted about 450 followers since it was established last month. “It’s good to have a community page to connect everyone,” Ms Gilligan said. She said the Point Cook Handmade Market
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. . . from the Mayor The number of COVID-19 cases is continuing to be driven down in Wyndham, with 144 active cases at the time of writing this message. Council has partnered with 47 local GPs to improve contact tracing, and a new testing site has been opened at Baden Powell Reserve in Tarneit. All of these tools still require us to take the proper precautions as a community. If you’re feeling unwell make sure you get tested and stay home, wash your hands regularly and keep 1.5 metres between you and other people when you’re out and about. During these difficult times, we’re also ensuring that established suburbs get support during COVID-19. I’m proud to have worked to establish a local, state, and private partnership to revitalise the Woodville Shopping Centre in Hoppers Crossing. This $400,000 project will breath new life into this area, creating economic activity and supporting the businesses and locals that need it most. Thank you to the Victorian Government for supporting this initiative. Regards, Josh Gilligan
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Reshaping the road ahead Each year, at the beginning of September, Marian College celebrates Founders Day (Brigidine Celebration Day), where the community looks back at the tradition and work of the Brigidine Sisters who started the community 63 years ago. They also look at all that has been achieved from very humble beginnings in Ireland. Principal Ray Pisani says the legacy that they now have is to honour and live out their core values in all that they do each day. “We live out their vision of working together as a community to respect the dignity of all as well as the world around us,” Mr Pisani says. “This year we have focused on the value of Justice and given all that we have been through in 2020 we decided to also incorporate the value of Hope. We aimed to celebrate our heritage and at the same time look for hope on the journey ahead, not knowing exactly what that may look like.” Traditionally, the day would start with a school mass and there would be year level gatherings to focus on the theme followed by a carnival in the afternoon. The day would include sharing of information of the tradition, an extensive number of different food options and carnival rides to enjoy. However, in a COVID world, the Marian College community had to imagine a different way of how this day would look. “We felt that it was important to ensure that our milestones, or key calendar dates, did not just go by because it seemed too hard to do something,” Mr Pisani says. “We had to look and find different ways to celebrate.” So they did, and this is what they came up with … The day started with a digitally presented opening celebration that consisted of key aspects of normal school gatherings, for
Marian College has celebrated its milestones and events this year despite COVID-19. (Pictures: Supplied)
example a liturgy. Then they received messages of hope from their sister schools from all over the country. The presentation also included greetings from a number of people including the executive officer of Catholic Education Melbourne, Mr Jim Miles, and guest musical
appearances by Father Rob Galea and Shane Howard from the band Goanna fame. All students were invited to engage in a range of activities linked to the Marian College heritage and theme. These involved a level of creativity, design, construction, cooking,
performing music and even acting out some of the stories that link to their history. Mr Pisani says he hoped that this part of the day would take students away from their laptops, work with their friends, and even go and do some of the activities outside. “While not overtly stated in the theme it was clear that this day was also a time to focus on our own wellbeing and do something a little different to the current daily life. “At the conclusion of the day students submitted their achievements and we will acknowledge and celebrate their efforts at the end of the term. “In organising this day, and in celebrating what it means to be a member of Marian College, we have accepted that COVID-19 has provided us with many challenges as individuals and as a community. However, in the end it has also presented us with the chance to think differently and reshape what the road ahead may be for all of us. That has to be a good thing.” Marian College, 196 Glengala Road, Sunshine West. Inquiries: 9363 1711 or www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au
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A community of AVID learners Wyndham Central College’s mission, according to assistant principal Concetta Faranda, is to prepare students for success post-year 12, with a clear aim of supporting students to achieve success – at school and in society. She says the school uses the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, which provides teachers and students with a tool kit of best teaching and learning practices. “The AVID program explicitly teaches students the Education State high impact strategies – for example, to think critically and develop their reading and writing skills,” Ms Faranda explains. “AVID is a research-based instructional model for effective teaching which accelerates student learning. It’s designed to increase school-wide learning and performance and provide students with the skills and confidence to be active global citizens.” She says that since introducing AVID at the college in 2013, they’ve had exceptional success. “There’s been an improvement in all areas of teaching and learning and in VCE results. AVID’s success has seen Wyndham Central College become the first secondary college in Australia to be awarded AVID Certification in 2016, with a status of a Highly Certified AVID School, and in 2019 achieving the status of a Site of Distinction. “At all year levels, AVID is aimed at explicitly teaching skills and strategies that will support and enhance student learning at secondary school. These skills and strategies can be used in post-secondary studies and beyond.” AVID is underpinned by the WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organisation and Reading) teaching framework. All elements of WICOR are incorporated into lesson plans to support students to actively participate in their learning and gain the skills
There’s been an improvement in all areas of teaching and learning since the AVID program was introduced. (Supplied)
and tools to be lifelong learners. AVID is taught by AVID-trained teachers in all classes from year 7 – 12. Year 9 – 12 students who wish to extend their rigor and are willing to extend themselves further, and actively show determination to succeed, are eligible for additional support through AVID Tutorology. “In the AVID elective, our partnership with
Victoria University enables tertiary students to facilitate small group tutorials, supporting our students to expand their knowledge and understanding of rigorous concepts. “Statistics show that students who undertake the AVID method for three or more years have tripled their success rate of entering and completing a university program.
“Resolving problems, thriving on discussion, and helping passive learners become active and independent learners with a set of skills to be lifelong learners are all part of AVID.” Wyndham Central College, 101 Shaws Road, Werribee. Inquiries: 9741 4911 or www.wyndhamcentralsc.vic.edu.au
WYNDHAM CENTRAL COLLEGE CELEBRATES THE FIRST SECONDARY SCHOOL IN AUSTRALIA TO OBTAIN AVID SITE OF DISTINCTION
Wyndham Central College is immensely proud to be the first secondary school in Australia to obtain AVID certification, attaining the First National Site of Distinction in 2019. AVID helps all students to believe that they can achieve and be successful. It provides students with the tools, skills and knowledge to be successful students and to be university, work and career ready. AVID is a schoolwide program that uses research-based, best teaching and learning strategies to actively engage the student in their learning. While all students at Wyndham Central College are AVID students it is also offered as an AVID elective from Year 9.
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Stories help pupils ‘check-in’ These are strange times, filled with many worries, anxieties and experiences that are difficult to understand and tough to deal with. And that’s just the adults. Children are feeling all those things, and more, says Linda Timmermans, Pastoral Care co-ordinator at Heathdale Christian College in Werribee. “Getting children to talk about their feelings can be difficult, and sometimes adults aren’t the best at it either,” Ms Timmermans says. “We could all use a hand when it comes to expressing how we feel. Our Pastoral Care/ Wellbeing team knows that stories are a great way to start those difficult conversations.” While Heathdale has been in the remote-learning mode, the Pastoral Care team has started a couple of initiatives for Heathdale’s primary-aged children and their parents. Every Monday, Ms Timmermans records her fireside chat, known as ‘Checking In’. For a couple of minutes, she chats to parents about a topic that might be difficult to discuss: Anxiety, feeling different, a child’s first experience with grief, and how to thrive (not just survive) in lockdown. Throughout the video, she gives a few helpful tips about how to engage children and their families in these conversations. On Wednesdays, another member of the Pastoral Care team, David Baird, reads a helpful story related to the same topic. He encourages conversations about feeling different by introducing students to Wilbur, a bright orange duck with purple plumage, who could only ever fly upside down. Reading
the book Wilma Jean and the Worry Machine tackles anxiety, while Zach Makes Mistakes deals with the crippling perfectionism. “It’s been a great way to engage children in conversation, and Heathdale parents have appreciated the tips,” Mr Baird says. One Heathdale parent, Jesse Whitehill, says about one of the story-time videos: “My three boys and I watched one today; it was really great! “Thank you for sharing and helping them understand that although there’s so many changes in life at the moment, we know everyone is having similar feelings and experiences and that it’s normal to feel a little nervous or a little sad. Also to think about some of the fun things we can still do.” Read some of the blogs by visiting the website below and searching for ‘Pastoral Care’. Heathdale Christian College, 75 Derrimut Road, Werribee. Inquiries: 9749 1522 or visit www.heathdale.vic.edu.au
Worth noting Heathdale Christian College, a K-12 co-educational independent Christian college, desires students to become lifelong learners. A NAPLAN top-3 ranking in the west across all age groups demonstrates Heathdale’s strong academic programs. However, the college’s programs and partnership with parents ensures the focus is on students discovering their God-given potential, whatever that may be. Stories are a great way to help children express their feelings. (Supplied)
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‘Experimental’ school a proven success 50 years on
MacKillop College continues to evolve. (Pictures: Supplied/National Photography)
Seemingly more than ever, we live by our vision ‘celebrating all life, challenging all people, dreaming the new day’, guiding and inspiring each other to be and do better, acknowledging our successes and those of others. While we look back on 50 years of successful education, we also look forward to the changes
and prospects to come, towards new strategies to nourish and develop future generations. Applications for enrolment to Year 7, 2022, are now open and will close on October 9, 2020. Visit the website to explore the college via virtual tour: https://mackillopwerribee.com. au/information/virtual-tour/
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This year has been strange at best – tumultuous at worst. But MacKillop College stands strong as it adapts to a rapidly changing world. Our 50th anniversary year is far from what anyone expected, especially in an educational context. From staff to students, creative strategies and acts of leadership have navigated our community through shifting classroom environments. We have learnt from each other, taking inspiration from the ideas and knowledge of others to transform learning spaces into online forums before returning to the classroom – whatever that return may look like. During 2020, we have seen the same dedication, persistence and community spirit that was shown by the founding members of the College 50 years ago. Beginning as a single prefabricated building with just four classrooms and 102 students, MacKillop was the ‘experiment’ that strove to be a contemporary educational establishment. 50 years on, with great persistence and commitment, the Josephites, College staff and students helped the 1970 ‘experiment’ become the multi-complex facility we have today, continually evolving to maintain the initial goal of being contemporary, and fostering a passion for learning, cultural inclusivity and diversity. Our theme for the year, ‘Gratitude is the memory of the heart’ (Mary MacKillop 1907), reminds us of how fortunate we are, and prompts us to do good and be kind in these extraordinary circumstances. The College’s namesake, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, leads us still, with the theme encouraging students to think of what they can do, broadening their mindsets and skill-sets, and guiding them to become proactive and responsible global citizens of society.
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Values to live by, in and out of school Simon Haber, principal of Tarneit Senior College, says his school sees it as a great honour to play its role in supporting each student’s aspirations. “We’re excited to work with parents and students as they embark on their final years of education,” he says. “Our commitment to helping each young person reach their pathway destination – whether university, TAFE or employment – is very strong.” Mr Haber says the college’s contemporary learning spaces also allow students to more readily engage with 21st-century learning. “The recent addition of our 400-seat auditorium, a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, a modern library, and a brand-new stadium highlight the investment made in quality facilities to provide our students with a rich and diverse curriculum.” He says that the school’s values are integral to the success and growth of students as they embark on adulthood. “Interwoven with activities in and outside the school, these values are Integrity: believing in yourself and those around you; Innovation: applying knowledge and skills in new and creative ways; and Focus: pursuing your chosen pathways and goals.” The college offers a comprehensive and rich VCE program that caters for student preference, and a well-established VCAL program that allows for applied learning. “As a specialist senior college, our highly dedicated teachers are well-equipped to provide a challenging and rigorous curriculum that helps each student progress. “This dedication extends to each of our students as they are supported through our well-established House structure, specialist careers and pathways support, and student wellbeing programs.
Tarneit Senior College is well-equipped to provide a challenging and rigorous curriculum. (Pictures: Supplied)
“We encourage our students to participate in our extensive range of extra-curricular activities and community engagement programs which are tailored to suit a range of interests and abilities. “We believe participation in these programs
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Succeed. Belong. Learn. Starting school is the first little step into your child’s big future. If you are thinking of enrolling your child into primary school next year, principal Rosa Marchionda says Laverton P-12 College is the perfect setting. “Our college is unique in that it offers your child a seamless journey from the start of their schooling experience, through to the completion of their secondary education,” Ms Marchionda says. The college’s primary curriculum focuses on developing the knowledge and skills children will need for life-long learning. Teaching and learning programs have a strong focus on the essential understandings within literacy and numeracy, but also provide inquiry investigations into the humanities, science, art, music and physical education. This supports children to learn, engage and explore the world around them as they progress through their primary years of schooling. “We encourage student voice in regards to pathways and we allow all our students to be active participants in their learning. Our curriculum is structured to offer just the right amount of challenge, where students are encouraged to take risks, step out of their comfort zones and to work toward enhancing their learning skills and knowledge. “Within your child’s senior academic years, we are fortunate to have the facilities at Laverton P-12 College to provide access to a range of pathways from VET, school-based apprenticeship programs, VCAL and VCE learning. “We work collaboratively in teams to meet the specific needs of your child … Our Wellbeing team is comprehensive and we have a proud tradition of providing students with opportunities to meet their academic needs as well as their wellbeing and cultural needs. “Approximately, one quarter of our students
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are from our Karen community, or other refugee backgrounds and our multicultural education system is supported by our specialist classroom Multicultural Education Aides. “Our values of Succeeding, Belonging and Learning underpin all that we do.” Book a tour to see the school at work. Alternatively, you can take a virtual tour on the website or view the kinder to prep online parent information session via Facebook. Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton. Inquiries: 9369 1833, visit www.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au or Facebook: Laverton P-12 College
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Marco Di Cesare, principal of Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, says the pros and cons of single-sex and mixed education are constantly being debated but his college offers a practical solution. “We focus,” he says, “on a concentrated single-sex education from years 7-9 for our young girls and boys at separate campuses, and a co-educational experience from years 10-12. This allows students to experience and take advantage of the best of both settings. “The all-girls Christ the King Campus offers girls a safe space that prepares them for the co-educational setting in year 10 and beyond. Starting off at an all-girls school creates a focused environment for girls to learn, but never feeling alienated from the college’s junior boys who learn at our St John’s Campus. “The college promotes student voice and agency, where students stand up for themselves
and sisterhood that unites all the girls around important movements such as Black Lives Matters and Action Against Bullying. “We also promote strong females without labels. Christ the King is a unique community built around educational choices, empowerment and identity.” The college collaborates with students to deliver a pastoral program that addresses the immediate issues at hand. The aim is to empower young women with the skills and attitudes needed to be their best, to overcome the obstacles and challenges society places before them, and to embrace their inner power. Call the college to organise a personalised tour or email admissions@cccc.vic.edu.au. Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, 65 and 204 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook. Inquiries: 9296 5311 or visit cccc.vic.edu.au
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The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C219wynd to the Wyndham Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Victoria Government Gazette. The Amendment introduces the Quandong Precinct Structure Plan, November 2018 incorporated document into the Wyndham Planning Scheme, applying zones and overlays to the land and making several associated changes to other schedules and overlays. A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection and free of charge, at the Wyndham City Council website, www.wyndham.vic.gov.au.
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