We are seeking passionate and dedicated Literacy and Numeracy Tutors to join our tutoring program aimed at enhancing reading, writing, comprehension or mathematic skills among students in year levels 7-9. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in literacy or numeracy education, patience, and the ability to tailor instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literacy or numeracy assessments to identify students’ strengths and areas for improvement.
• Develop personalised learning plans based on assessment results and individual student needs/interests.
• Provide engaging and interactive instruction using a variety of teaching methods and materials.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to support students’ literacy development.
• Maintain accurate records of student engagement, progress, and achievements.
• Stay informed about current trends and research in education around intervention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, English, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with students in a tutoring, teaching, or educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of literacy or numeracy instruction strategies and best practices for differentiation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students succeed.

All time fractions will be considered. Please email an Expression of Interest to mycollege@wmyc.vic.edu.au, or alternatively contact Carlea Finck on (02) 6057 9000.

Pertussis (whooping cough) is a serious, contagious, respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The disease begins like a cold and then the characteristic cough (‘whooping’ sound) develops. Although pertussis causes mild disease in many people, it can cause serious disease for infants under 6 months of age. This cough may last up to 3 months, even after antibiotic treatment is completed and the person is no longer infectious. Testing to confirm a pertussis infection can be conducted by a GP.

Under the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019 (Schedule 7):

• Children and adults diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough) must be excluded from primary school and children’s services centres for 21 days after the onset of cough or until they have completed five days of a course of effective antibiotic treatment.
• Children and adults do not need to be excluded if they have been coughing for 21 days or more as they are no longer infectious.
• Contacts in primary schools and children’s services centres aged less than seven years in the same room as the case who have not received three effective doses of pertussis vaccine should be excluded for 14 days after the last exposure to the infectious case, or until they have taken five days of a course of effective antibiotic treatment.

Parents of children in classes with 3 confirmed cases should be informed of the exposure and provided with health information regarding transmission, signs and symptoms, prevention and treatment of pertussis. Staff should also be encouraged to check and update their immunisation status. Further information can be found at Better Health Channel – Pertussis. The infectious period of pertussis can last up to 3 weeks and begins from the onset of symptoms which may include a runny nose, sneezing, low-grade fever and a mild occasional cough. Parents and staff should be aware of developing signs or symptoms of pertussis particularly in the coming weeks.

Pertussis vaccinations are available at GP Clinics and Pharmacies. A primary course in provided to infants as per the National Immunisation Program (NIP), at 6 weeks, 4 months, and 6 months of age.

Booster doses are scheduled to be administered at:

• 18 months
• 4 years
• 12 to 13 years of age/Year 7 high school program
• Pregnant people at 20–32 weeks gestation (every pregnancy, regardless of how closely spaced).

In addition, pertussis vaccination is recommended (but not funded) for:

• Parents/guardians of a baby under 6 months of age (if they have not received a dose in the last 10 years)
• Adults aged 65 years and older who have not received a pertussis-containing vaccine in the last 10 years
• Any adult who wishes to be protected against pertussis infection who has not received a dose in the last 10 years (including healthcare workers, travellers, and early childhood educators and carers).

https://mvec.mcri.edu.au/references/pertussis-whooping-cough/

If you require further information, please see links below:

• Information about the condition pertussis (‘whopping cough’) at the Better Health Channel website or see the Victorian Department of Health fact sheet at www.health.vic.gov.au/publications/pertussis-the-facts
• Information on pertussis-containing vaccines can be found on the departments’ immunisation web page at www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/immunisation-schedule-victoria-and-vaccine-eligibility-criteria
• Additional information about school exclusions at www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/school-exclusion-table
• Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019

If you become aware of any child or staff member who becomes unwell with pertussis, could you please contact the Health Protection Team, OM PHU on 0456 841 229.

I hope everyone had a terrific holiday break. We are excited to see all the kids back at school. We will be starting the school term with year level assemblies where we will outline the importance of following our school values: aspiration, respect and resilience. We will reinforce our expectations that all students will need to be in full school uniform ready to learn. This means all students will be on time to class with the correct equipment and a positive mindset to do the best they can in the classroom. We will also speak about using appropriate language at school and following instructions the first time.

We will also give out student timetables at the assembly as well.
Can you please help us reinforce these expectations with your child at home?

Gary Hodge
Assistant Principal

Students will commence the 2022 school year on Monday 31st January. Below you can find all the information you need to return to school.

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT

We look forward to welcoming back all students and their families for the 2022 School Year. We particularly warmly welcome all our new staff and students. I am sure students are all ready for their next learning challenges and are continually improving themselves as not only learners but as citizens. I look forward to seeing you back on-site for the commencement of our 2022 school year.

Maree Cribbes
Campus Principal

STAY COVID SAFE

If you are unwell, please stay at home.

Important Information

As we prepare to welcome students back to school, the Victorian Government has announced some new measures for the beginning of the 2022 school year across all Victorian schools. Click here to find out more.

RESOURCE LIST

Be ready for the school year with our 2022 Resource List. Our list of recommended resources for 2022 are available for purchase from Officeworks. These items can also be sourced elsewhere.

SCHOOL PORTAL

Ensure you are prepared for the 2022 school year by reviewing your child’s timetable, view and pay school fees, and much more all through the School Portal app.

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