Year 9 Roundtables - E-portfolio Presentations Friday 7 December

All families are warmly invited to attend a special Year 9 E-portfolio Presentation traditionally called Roundtable - Friday 7 December.

15 minute time slots have been allocated to present their e-portfolio to their Mentor Teacher. The discussion is fully led by the student, and a opportunity to showcase their developed strengths over the year.

Can all Year 9 Parents please be aware that the students are only required at school this Friday for their 15 minute round table presentation.

Please note students are required to be in SCHOOL UNIFORM for their scheduled appointment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the school on 8551 1900

Site Closure & Bus Information for 29 November 2018

Dear Families,

I am writing to inform you that Victor Harbor High School will be closed until 12.15pm on Thursday 29 November 2018 due to a vote for industrial action by members of the Australian Education Union at this site.

The Education Director has approved the closure on the grounds that insufficient staff will be on duty to enable me as Principal to ensure that adequate standards of students’ safety and welfare can be provided.

Normal education programs will commence at the site from 12.15pm.

Please contact the school if you have any questions regarding this information Ph:  8551 1900 or Email:  dl.0799.info@schools.sa.edu.au

Bus Details

Due to morning school closure on Thursday November 29th, there will be changes to the school buses connected to Victor Harbor High School.

BUSES NOT RUNNING MORNING 29 NOVEMBER

• Currency Creek

• Goolwa North

• Port Elliot/Middleton

• South Lakes/Goolwa Beach

These Buses will not have a mid morning run to any of the government school. Parents are encouraged to find an alternative method of transport for your child to attend school that day

 These Buses will run as normal in the afternoon

BUSES THAT WILL BE RUNNING TO NORMAL TIMETABLE

• Hindmarsh Island (AM run, GPS only)

• Hindmarsh Valley

• Inman Valley

• Waipinga

 *Please note that the Back Valley Bus, connected to the Victor Harbor R-7, will not be running on the morning of Thursday November 29, but will run as normal in the afternoon

Uniform Survey for Victor Harbor High School

Late in Term 3 an email and DayMap message was sent to all staff, students and families/caregivers in relation to a Uniform Survey for our school.

If you have not received a link for this survey or are unable to access online, please contact our reception on (08) 8551 1900 and we provide a paper copy for you.

The survey will close on 14th December 2018.

World Teachers Day 2018 - 26 October

Today is the day we thank and recognise our teachers for their contributions to the wellbeing and learning opportunities of our students. They guide and assist our students to grow in their knowledge and capabilities to provide many different post school destination possibilities.

For more information about World Teachers Day please see the UNESCO website. https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldteachersday

SACE results release - target date 18 December 2018

From the Principal for Term 4, 2018

30 November - Ending Family Violence Breakfast Sellicks Hill - BOOK NOW!

Hi All

 Please see below an invite with Eventbrite link.  We would love to see you all there.  Please share with your networks.

 On behalf of the Aldinga/Sellicks Alliance – Addressing Family Violence Working Group and the Onkaparinga Collaborative Approach (OCA) for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Family Violence we would like to extend an invitation for you to attend the:

Ending Domestic and Family Violence Breakfast on the Fleurieu

The Victory Hotel, Sellicks Beach

Friday 30 November 2018, 7 – 9am

Cost $55

 We believe that community awareness of domestic and family violence (FDV) is extremely important and that communities who hold conversations surrounding FDV result in more cohesive and resilient communities. 

When key community members are aware of services in their community, there is more chance of providing education and support to those in need.

This year, as a theme, we will be focusing on FAMILY VIOLENCE THROUGH GENERATIONS and will provide information on service providers offering relevant services. 

You have been invited to this year’s Breakfast on the Fleurieu because we see you as a key community member who can help spread the message across to the greater community.

This event raises much needed funds for the Photo Voice program.  Programs such as Photo Voice and Women Are Strong are extremely important to provide safe spaces, education and healing for women who have experienced domestic and family violence. 

Come and represent your organisation/community and join us in raising awareness. 

We look forward to seeing you on 30 November.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ending-family-violence-breakfast-on-the-fleurieu-tickets-49835707944

or contact Matt Adams Matt.Adams@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au or 0414 760 533 for further details.

October School Holidays are here!

Be safe and look out for each other. We look forward to everyone returning to school refreshed and reinvigorated on Monday, 15 October.

Stage 2 Holiday Workshops

During the October school holidays our Stage 2 staff will be onsite to support students in their different learning areas. Please check out these holiday workshop times. 

Canteen Closed, Sept 28

The Student Leaders will be holding a sausage sizzle on Friday, September 28 to raise funds for Vinnies School Sleepout.

State team selection for VHHS surfers

After three tough rounds of competition against competitors from 24 schools from across the state, six students representing VHHS have earned themselves a place in the Schools State Surfing Team.

Noah, Kira, Hannah, Mallee, Anastacia and Tess were all outstanding performers in their divisions.  The students will compete in the National Junior Titles to be held at Parson’s Beach in December this year.  The school would like to wish all selected members the best of success with further trainings and competition.

Noah, Kira, Hannah and Anastacia

Mallee

Premier's Reading Challenge Ambassador visit.

Our Year 8 students were lucky enough to be visited by Premier’s Reading Challenge Ambassador Jared Thomas on Monday this week. Jared a proud Nukunu person shared his experience growing up as an Aboriginal man and his journey as an author.

SALA Festival Award Winners!

Congratulations to our staff and students for being part of the winning collective for the Secondary School Award presented this week. The quality of our students work was a credit to them and the staff who supported them.

For more information please visit this link https://www.salafestival.com/news/36/

Mathilda, Mr Frears, Lucy, Marlene and Jeffrey

Uniform Survey for Victor Harbor High School

During the last week an email and DayMap message has been sent to all staff, students and families/caregivers in relation to a Uniform Survey for our school.

If you have not received a link for this survey or are unable to access online, please contact our reception on (08) 8551 1900 and we provide a paper copy for you.

The survey will close on 14th December 2018.

Governor's Reception 2018

Two of our Year 12 student leaders, Lily and Sheldon, representing Victor Harbor High School at Government House for the Governor’s Reception 2018 this week.

Asian Market Day Celebration!

The annual Asian Market Day held at Victor Harbor High School has been a great success, with many visitors and school community members in attendance.

Performances by our own talented students and our visiting Sister School members, sumo wrestling, along with delicious snacks prepared by Mentor Classes provided many opportunities to soak up some of the Asian cultural experiences.

Thank you to all who made this a great day.