News from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden…

Stop Press! The S.A.K.G “Kids in the Kitchen” recipes are now online!

Yes that’s right you can now access the recipes that the children have made in class on the schools website!  Just click on the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden logo in the right hand corner and a list of recipes will pop up. I will update these at regular intervals.

The children & I are very excited as this means that the children can access the recipes for home cooking with their families.

The 2009 Annual Ironbark Cup

On Wednesday 12th August, Rushworth P-12 College played the Ironbark Cup against St. Mary’s School. It was a good afternoon to watch the football as the ball got thrown up at 1:45.

A few points got kicked by Brett Anderson, and Alex and Andrew Gelsi both kicked one goal each and they were the only goals kicked.

In the 4th quarter St Marys put their best at centre half forward and he kicked 6 goals. It was tight until the 4th quarter came and everyone was tired but everyone still got a touch of the ball.

Central umpires Ben Kealy and Taswell Pain did a fantastic job, as did Timmy Wall, Ryan West, Jeremy Lambden and Nathan McKay.

We would like to give a big thank you to them, and to Mr Fraser as the coach for the afternoon.

The scores were:

St Marys: 10.10.70

Rushy P-12: 2.2.14

A big thanks to David Chillingsworth for lending the junior footy jumpers and some people brought their own. Just again big thanks to all who helped on the day!!!!

Andrew Gelsi

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The schools also played netball against each other, with Rushworth P-12 coming away with a win, well done to both teams and thank you to Miss Nelson for coaching the P-12 girls.

Students win trip to visit the Western Bulldogs!

Member for Northern Victoria and Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Development Kaye Darveniza visited Rushworth P-12 College on the 4th of August to meet a group of students who entered their ‘Country Footy Legends’ into a WorkSafe Victoria competition.

Parents come to hear about our new teaching & learning model

Last night we had a very good representation of our College community with over 60 parents, along with current and potential students, gathered in the College Hall to hear about the ‘Rushworth Model’.

I shared with parents the outcome of some research that has recently been conducted in many countries across the world. As can be seen from the diagram, there are three key ingredients to building engaged and resilient students in their education.

Rushworth P-12 Athletics Sports Day

Rushworth P-12 College Presents

Athletics Sports 2009

Friday 14th of August

Defending champions McNamara VS Brocklebank for Ribbons and School Pride.

Years 4 to 12 will compete in a full range of Throwing, Running and Jumping events.

****Wear your house colours!****

Family and friends are welcome, so come on down to the Old School Oval this Friday.

Stories from the Year 7 Forest Edge camp…

The Year 7 classes have recently returned from their Forest Edge Camp – they have been busy writing recounts of their adventures. Sounds like they had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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Frantic Flyin Fox!

Click Click. The buckles did up and they set off down the track. Up and down the hills Sara went, huffing and puffing. Finally she got to the top, Melissa buckled her to the fox. She started running, whoosh! The ground disappeared from under her feet. She said it felt like she was flying and the view was great. Click. Sara’s fox clicked into the catch. Miss West took the ladder to her. As she struggled up, everyone could see her shaking but it seemed to be out of excitement not terror.

Bianca Lacis.

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Fantastic Flying Fox

The Year 7’s used a 300m flying fox on the 23^rd of July, during their time at Forest Edge. First off the teacher, Melissa, talked about safety and how to do everything like doing up the harness, the strop and the fox.

The children geared up and ran off to have their turn. Getting to the launch pad the teacher put the fox around the cable, connecting the strop to the harness then to the fox.

After Melissa would check the harness and helmet, they would get the all clear and sprint of the launch pad.

They would cruise down and at the end, would be caught by a catch. A ladder would be bought out and it would be all over.

The flying fox appeared a really great activity to do, it gave them a great view and it looked really fun!

Liam Brown.

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On Thursday the 23^rd of July all of the Years 7’s from Rushworth P-12 College were at Forest Edge camp.

They participated in lots of activities but hut building was clearly the best. Hut building is an activity that involves groups of about 4 people building a hut out of wood and bark big enough to fit the whole group inside.

Oh! -  it’s also got to be water-proof because when their hut was built everyone got inside while their teacher poured cold water over the hut.

By the look on their faces they had tremendous fun, a camp they’ll never forget.

Sara Owens

Multi-Media Project Celebration

Wednesday 29th July saw the culmination of this project with a special luncheon being held. Invited guests shared in the story of the project so far, watched a great movie put  together by Danny Hindson and then enjoyed a scrumptious lunch with the Multi Media students. A comprehensive report and pictures will feature in the next edition of the Waranga News – please check it out!

Photos from State Cross Country

The girls having a relax on the playground before their race.

The Senior Girls stretching and warming up before their race.

Emily, Laura, Belinda and Kacey ready for their race.

Chloe Fisher after her race.

Rushworth P-12 Fun Run

On Friday 31st July the school community made it’s way to the Rushworth Recreation Reserve to hold it’s annual Fun Run/Walk.

Enthusiastic participation by all students  made for a great afternoon and we were successful in raising $ 512.95 for sporting equipment which will be used at lunchtimes.

Thanks must go to the students for raising such a great amount  – a very worthwhile effort!

Looking After Our Mates & Keys Please

The Looking After Our Mates program is designed to educate Year 11 students about the dangers of irresponsible drinking and the consequences of drink-driving or getting into a car with someone that is under the influence of alcohol. Peter Stonehouse took us through the standard drinks chart and how long alcohol stays in your system. He also showed the students a series of short-films that were made by young people showing young people that have made wrong decisions in their lives and how it has affected them and the people around them.

Hannah, Hannah, Daniel and Braedon with their 'standard' drinks.

On the same day Peter also met with the Year 10 students to get them ready for their Learners Permit. The Keys Please program shows students what’s needed to get their L’s and then their Probationary Licence. With all the changes put into action the students listened carefully to all the new and different restrictions. This program is handy for the students parents to come along and learn how they can assist their child to becoming an experienced driver. Learner’s must remember to get 120 hours practise and to fill in the log book properly.

Jaydon tries out his catching, throwing and walking skills while wearing the 'Beer Goggles'.