Felltimber students leave on Monday 13th November from the Emerald Avenue bus stop and return Wednesday 15th November to the same area.

Huon students leave on Wednesday 15th november from the Wilson Street Bus stop and return on Friday 17th November to the same area.

Parents are asked to have their child at the bus stop no later than 6.15am to be ready for a strict 6.30am departure. A packed lunch will need to be provided for the first day.

Attached is the itinerary and list of what to bring. Please note sleeping bags are not required as all bedding is supplied.

Those students not attending the camp are expected at school for normal classes.

Camp- What to bring and Itinerary_

Newsletter No 17, Term 2, June 13, 2017

All students are expected to attend and are encouraged to dress up in their house colours with points being awarded as follows: 1 point for wearing house colour and 2 points for a fancy dress in your house colour.

We welcome parents to come along and cheer on their child. To help plan your day we have attached the program of events. Athletics program of events

The College will reopen on Monday 11th July 2016, this will be a normal school day.

The Health and Physical Education program promotes lifelong participation in physical activities through the development of attitudes, skill and movement competence. The program investigates the factors, including nutrition that promote and protect the physical, social and emotional health of individuals. Students learn to identify harms associated with particular situations and behaviours, and how to take action to minimize these harms.

Students learn these skills by participating in the diverse range of opportunities provided via the Health and Physical Education curriculum. They are offered an extensive range of physical activities that include: minor games, athletics, swimming, gymnastics, korfball, tennis, soccer, netball, European handball, dance, and softball.

Physical Education and Sport are delivered as two separate identities. Physical education is a break down of drills and skills which are predominantly teacher directed, opposed to sport, where students are responsible for the organization and implementation of their own sporting tournament. Health and Physical Education, theory-based classes are also considered to be of extreme importance. In these classes, students undertake studies in diet and nutrition, body image, drugs and alcohol, resilience and first aid.

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Annual Swimming Carnival will be held at WAVES, Wednesday February 25, 2015.

Students are encouraged to wear clothes in their house colours.

Remember to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, SLIDE AND SEEK!

All students are expected to attend.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

The college’s Athletic Carnival will be held at the Pearce Street Athletics Track on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

The Program is offered to students in Year 7 at Wodonga Middle Years College. It is

run in conjunction with Wodonga Senior Secondary College.

The program aims to address the learning needs of gifted and high potential students

who are capable of working at a significantly faster pace and in greater depth than

their age peers.

The program has a limited number of places for very capable and committed students.

It provides

• Faster paced learning with less repetition, higher workload and more depth
• The opportunity to complete a compressed curriculum for Year 7 to 10 in just three years

• The opportunity to work independently and cooperatively with other students with similar interests

At the end of the three-year SEAL Program students have the option to:

• Complete VCE over two years

• Complete VCE in three years with extra subjects

• Complete a standard Year 10 and then VCE over two years

The SEAL Program is both demanding and rewarding. It will challenge and enrich motivated students. The SEAL Program is suited to students who:

• Are motivated and capable of independent learning
• Have a strong and positive self-concept
• Have high levels of maturity and commitment
• Are academically above average and who will perform well across most of the domains

Student Eligibility is determined by:

• Aptitude test
• Creative writing
• Interview
• Primary School Teacher recommendation that you are suited to this style of learning

If you have further questions, please contact the SEAL coordinator Marion Patterson at Wodonga Middle Years College on 60 57900.

Our Middle Years programs provide a solid foundation for future success by emphasizing literacy, numeracy along with the use of information and communication technologies across all subjects within the curriculum.
Our Middle Years program enables students to enjoy access to all key learning areas including LOTE (Language other than English). Good study habits, regular homework and pride in achievement are encouraged, expected and rewarded. Students are also encouraged to undertake enrichment, extension and acceleration programs. Consolidation programs support individual needs.
Wodonga Middle Years College believes education is a three way partnership with students, teachers and parents. Good communication between the partners is vital for student success at school.

Year 7, A Confident Start

Year 7 students experience the personal care of an A-team (Advocate Team) teacher as their first level of support. Continuity of learning experiences and a smooth introduction to College life are markedly assisted by small teams of subject teachers and dedicated Year 7 Coordinators. Our specific Year 7 facilities include a Year 7 Centre, locker area and gardens.
We support your child with:
• Special transition programs for our Year 7 students
• Links to Year 6 teachers
• Year 7 locker bays and courtyard area
• Year Level and lunchtime activities
• A-team teachers, Year Level Coordinators and Welfare teams take a special interest and care of students
• Recognition of student achievement with awards, certificates and praise at assemblies. Further celebration of school service, sporting and academic excellence through visual displays and annual award ceremonies
• Students and families are supported by a firm, fair and consistent approach to uniform and discipline

Years 8 and 9, Challenge and Growth

Year 8 & 9 are marked by broadening choice and increased self reliance as students grow towards maturity and independence. At Year 9, students are also encouraged to make a commitment to service and leadership.
An active student leadership program includes School Captains, College Council, class, events and sports leaders.
The sense of self worth developed in these critical years equips young people with the confidence needed for the more self directed and adult learning environment of the Senior years.
The Wodonga Middle Years College provides:
• A curriculum specifically designed to cater for the needs of middle years’ students to enhance student engagement
• An emphasis on authentic learning that equips students for the real world
• A unique recognition and achievement program (RAP), that acknowledges personal achievement within the College community
• A realistic approach that focuses on developing strong values and sound personal qualities. A diverse range of leadership opportunities for students at all year levels

We Care

We Care about each of our students. Relationships between students, teachers, families and the wider community is vital to assist with the development of each individual, and is a primary focus of all members of our College community.
• Student welfare is very important and a range of support programs and professionals are available to support students and families
• We ensure specialized counsellors are available when appropriate
• Teams of Year Level Coordinators and selected A-team (Advocate team) teachers are available to assist students in their daily management
• Consistent consequences are applied to manage student discipline. The ‘No Blame Bullying’ approach is implemented to resolve student bullying and harassment issues that occur between students
• Student’s attendance is closely monitored