Parent Bulletin 2
17 February 2023
International Student Program Homestay
The International Student Program has been running at Strathmore Secondary College for over 20 years. Students are enrolled from Years 10 - 12, ranging from 15 to 18 years of age.
We provide homestay to these students while they are enrolled at the school. Length of stay can vary from one to three years. Study Abroad students enrol at Strathmore Secondary College for 3 to 12 months. As of January 2023, students pay $320 per week for accommodation and 3 meals a day. This money does not have to be declared on a tax return as it is considered “reimbursement” not income.
We are looking for families that can provide a safe, comfortable and caring environment whilst the students are studying at Strathmore.
If you are interested in becoming a Homestay family please contact Jan Maas, Homestay Coordinator on 0414 863 047 or Cathy Di Battista, International Student Manager, on 0417 301 835 to discuss further.
https://www.strathmore.vic.edu.au/international-students.html
We provide homestay to these students while they are enrolled at the school. Length of stay can vary from one to three years. Study Abroad students enrol at Strathmore Secondary College for 3 to 12 months. As of January 2023, students pay $320 per week for accommodation and 3 meals a day. This money does not have to be declared on a tax return as it is considered “reimbursement” not income.
We are looking for families that can provide a safe, comfortable and caring environment whilst the students are studying at Strathmore.
If you are interested in becoming a Homestay family please contact Jan Maas, Homestay Coordinator on 0414 863 047 or Cathy Di Battista, International Student Manager, on 0417 301 835 to discuss further.
https://www.strathmore.vic.edu.au/international-students.html
Starting in Art
Students in Years 7 and 8 are engaged in creating front covers for their Visual Diaries and in learning technical skills for further work.
Themes and subjects include Line, Shape and Pattern in Unit 1 of Year 7 Art, Perspective in Unit 2, then Pop Art for Year 8.
Although they are given the same guidelines, the results are personal and reflect their individual personality.
Themes and subjects include Line, Shape and Pattern in Unit 1 of Year 7 Art, Perspective in Unit 2, then Pop Art for Year 8.
Although they are given the same guidelines, the results are personal and reflect their individual personality.
Student Attendance on Compass
The school is required to record attendance for every student and every class, including the reason for each absence.
Parents and guardians must update Compass Attendance in advance if a student will be leaving the school early for appointments, or for any other reason.
Students cannot leave the school without parent or guardian approval and must not leave the school grounds without signing out at the General Office, before they leave.
Students arriving late to school or returning from appointments, must also sign in at the General Office, before going to class and an explanatory note on Compass is required.
If parents and guardians are unable to update Compass due to technical difficulties, they should telephone the Junior School Attendance Officer in the General Office for assistance.
For instructions on how to use Compass to enter Attendance Notes, go to:https://ict.strathmore.org.au/compass-absence-help.html
Parents and guardians must update Compass Attendance in advance if a student will be leaving the school early for appointments, or for any other reason.
Students cannot leave the school without parent or guardian approval and must not leave the school grounds without signing out at the General Office, before they leave.
Students arriving late to school or returning from appointments, must also sign in at the General Office, before going to class and an explanatory note on Compass is required.
If parents and guardians are unable to update Compass due to technical difficulties, they should telephone the Junior School Attendance Officer in the General Office for assistance.
For instructions on how to use Compass to enter Attendance Notes, go to:https://ict.strathmore.org.au/compass-absence-help.html
Year 10 Food Technology
Year 10 Food Technology students have been developing their knife skills over the past few weeks. This week they were set the challenge of using their skills to create an aesthetic looking Sushi bowl, that included sushi rice, teriyaki chicken and julienned vegetables.
Here are a few of their creations.
Here are a few of their creations.
Maths Help
The Maths Faculty runs maths help sessions designed to provide extra assistance for students from Year 7 to 12 who want some help with maths. Maths teachers will be available to help students work through any difficulties they may have.
Where: Maths Learning Centre (B corridor next to maths office) & possibly B14 if required.When: Tuesdays from 3:05 – 4:00 pm (not the first week of each term)
Tutoring for MathsIf you are thinking about hiring a tutor outside of school to work on maths skills the maths faculty has a list of local tutors that can be made available upon request. Please ask your teacher or coordinator for a copy of the list if you are interested.
Where: Maths Learning Centre (B corridor next to maths office) & possibly B14 if required.When: Tuesdays from 3:05 – 4:00 pm (not the first week of each term)
Tutoring for MathsIf you are thinking about hiring a tutor outside of school to work on maths skills the maths faculty has a list of local tutors that can be made available upon request. Please ask your teacher or coordinator for a copy of the list if you are interested.
All Abilities Football
Avondale Football Club have a 6 session All Ability program starting Sunday 26 February, 2023 and an expression of interest for a competition team(s). Competition will commence Term 2. Sunday 26 February will also be a “Come and Try” so people can test out the program, and if they like it, can register to continue for the 6 weeks. The program is open to people of all ages. To read more about both (participation and competition) programs please Click Here. If you have any questions please contact Sam Watson, General Manager, Avondale Football Club on 0448 861 667 or email info@avondalefc.com.au
