The Grange - Respect, Learning, Working Together

With Year 11 exams and the GAT over, Year 10 students begin their mid year exams this week from Wednesday through to Friday. Apart from allowing students to get used to the exam experience, exams form an important part of student assessment and help teachers design future classwork based on student needs and interests.

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Look who we bumped into at the Years 9 and 10 Badminton competition on Friday 31st May. The Prime Minister spoke to our students about local sports facilities and Mitchell from Year 9 shook the Prime Minister's hand and wished her well. This takes the tally to three close encounters Julia Gillard has had with The Grange in recent times. The boys performed well, even inflicting Suzanne Cory with their only match defeat for the day, well done Ranginui. Thanks to Ms Hart for coaching and the photo.

Congratulations to all students who performed in the Grange Idol Heats and Finals, and thanks to Ms Teresa and the judges for their efforts. Our winners were group Ariel from Grades 1/2 who sang and danced to Under the Sea, The Go Go Girls from Grades 3/4 who danced to Beauty and the Beat and The Swifts from Years 5/6 who performed Never Getting Back Together.

We participated in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday 23rd May in an effort to raise funds for the Cancer Council of Australia. It was literally a very big morning tea with over 300 staff and students coming together in the fight against cancer. The raising over $500 for research into cancer, running prevention campaigns and supporting services for people affected by cancer. Co-organiser Gerald Kearney said that as a school, The Grange had a special set of aims for the morning tea: “of course raising money for a great cause is the first consideration, but we are also demonstrating to young people how fund raising events operate; how if everyone contributes a small amount large amounts of money can be raised. “

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The National Assessment Program – Literacy & Numeracy (NAPLAN) 2013 for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be held this week: Tuesday 14 May: Language Conventions & Writing, Wednesday 15 May: Reading, Thursday 16 May: Numeracy. The results of the tests provide information for students, parents, and teachers which can be used to improve student achievement. All students are expected to participate in the NAPLAN tests. Students who are absent on the day of a test will have the opportunity to sit a catch-up test later this week. Later in the year you will receive your child’s personal NAPLAN report.

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Did you know The Grange turns 21 in 2014? It opened in 1993 as The Grange Secondary College on the present Deloraine campus site, with a small group of Year 7 students. All past and present students, parents and friends of The Grange are encouraged to join in celebrations. School Council are organising a series of events for the 21st anniversary year. They are keen to seek your feedback as they prepare celebration activities. Please complete the 5 minute survey which will guide School Council to make 2014 a memorable 21st birthday!

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Year 10 students participated in a "Big Day In" recently where they were inspired to think about their future and the steps they need to take with VCE, VET, VCAL and possible tertiary education options. Grange Careers leader Richard Towers commented "Students these days spend considerable time right through their schooling planning for their future. LIfe long decisions are no longer made at the end of Year 12, it's a step by step life long process which takes into account students interests and abilities.

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The Grange P-12 College School Wide Positive Behaviours 2013 Postcard competition has closed. The program provides acomprehensive student wellbeing program that builds and promotes a sense of belonging and resilience which assists students to achieve a successful pathway in a safe and supportive school environment. The school values of Respect, Learning and Working Together are highly visable and actively taught. The new postcards will soon start being sent home!

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The Deloraine House Leadership team this year consists of Lachlan Rule and Jack Thomas (Armstrong) Lana Ha and Emma Ludolff (Baker) Monika Dimovski and Jayne Tyack (Chirnside) and Ashleigh Petrie and Teagan Blair (Cowie) Monika and Lana are also College Captain and Vice Captain.

School tours

School tours have commenced again for the year at Deloraine and will be held every Wednesday afternoon at 1.30 pm and 3.30pm. Please ring the office to book a time and date on 9748 9166. For more information about Year 7 in 2014 contact Assistant Principal Tony Goodwin Assistant Principal Transitions.

	I respect myself and other people. I listen to others with an open mind. I respect other people’s ideas. I am tolerant. I respect school property and the property of others.
	I maintain a positive and curious mind. I seek out new knowledge and ideas with enthusiasm. I seek to continuously improve my skills.
	I am willing to share ideas, resources, and skills. I am helpful and approachable. I contribute positively to class and group activities.