WHAT'S HAPPENING AT STAUGHTON
EARLY RELEASE DAY
On Monday 21st May classes will run as normal P 1 - 4 and students will be dismissed at 12.40pm to allow staff professional development to fulfil DEECD requirements.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
All students are reminded that attendance is compulsory either as a competitor or a supporting spectator for the day. Rolls will be marked in the gym prior to students leaving for the track and also prior to returning back to school. This will contribute to the students overall attendance percentage.
- Students will be expected to arrive at school as normal (9am) in order to be transported (by bus) to the track. Please ensure you arrive at school on time and assemble in the GYM.
- Students will not be permitted to enter the venue unless they arrive to the venue by bus from the college.
- Start time for the program will be 9.30am. Students MUST arrive at school as per normal (9am) in order for buses to leave promptly.
- The program is expected to finish at approx. 2.00pm. ALL students will be transported back to school and dismissed from the College soon after. Students must return to school in order for rolls to be marked before dismissal.
- The kiosk at the venbue will be available for purchases and VCAL students will be providing a sausage sizzle. There will also be ice-cream and gelati for purchase. Students are also encouraged to bring their own packed lunch.
- Students are encouraged to wear house colours on the day or their PE uniform.
- Bonus points are awarded for the best coloured house.
- Sun screen, hats and appropriate clothing are encouraged for all students.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend the event and support their child on the day!
The Staughton Athletics Team to progress to the next level of Competition (Western Zones) will be announced in the weeks following the athletics carnival.
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Our History
Simon Staughton and his family were the first settlers in the Melton South district. They travelled from England to start a new life in Victoria when there were no roads or services and few people in the district. After years of pioneering effort, Simon owned tracts of land from Melton to Werribee and left a rich inheritance for his descendents. The Staughton family motto was "Through Industry you progress". We are proud to build on the Staughton pioneering spirit of perseverance and achievement here at Staughton College.
Try Persevere Achieve
Our school motto is Try - Persevere - Achieve. This is a snapshot of our philosophy. It reminds all of us in our College community that learning involves a series of steps. These steps seem simple but they are essential if we want to grow as people - not just now but throughout our lives.
Try
The first step in anything is to try - to have a go even when we don't know whether we will succeed. Sometimes just a small step is enough for us to start to learn.
Persevere
Next we need to persevere - to keep trying even when we make mistakes or hit a difficult patch. Many things in life are hard and we only succeed if we persist with our efforts.
Achieve
It is only when we persevere that we move forward in life. We always enjoy the satisfaction of achieving something worthwhile. When Staughton College students achieve, we celebrate as a community.
