Junior School Bulletin Issue 15 / 11 November 2016
Junior School News Prep 2017 Last week we welcomed our graduating class of 2029 to the College at our Prep Information Night and annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic. It is always a very exciting time when the new Prep students and their families start their transition into the College. I would like to officially welcome the new families into the community and we look forward to working with you.
leave. Both ladies have very impressive resumes and have outstanding references and we are excited about them joining our staff next year. Rita joins us from the highly prestigious “Garden International School in Malaysia” and has taught in a number of schools in Australia. Sue is a former Deputy Head of Junior School at A.B. Patterson College and has recently completed contracts at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School. We welcome both of these highly experienced teachers to our team next year. Lunchtime Concert Series Some of the students involved in PAT lessons will have the opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of their instruments through lunchtime concerts. Please keep an eye out for these concerts and if parents are available, you are more than welcome to attend. The Arts program is thriving at St Andrews and it is fantastic to see the students demonstrating their talents at these concerts. Presentation Night The annual Junior School Presentation Night will be held on Monday 28 November in the MPH beginning at 6:30pm. It is a compulsory event for all students in Years 4-6 with the students in younger year levels invited to attend as well. It is a great night celebrating the achievements of a busy and rewarding year. At this night we also have a ceremony to open and dedicate the Junior School Redevelopment work that has been completed this year. We will also recognise and thank all who contributed to the project.
Family Service Last Sunday the Year 4 students led the Family Service at church. It was a very thought provoking message with the students reflecting on times in their lives when they were challenged, in much the same way that Job in the Old Testement was challenged. Thank you to all of the families who have contributed to our Family Services throughout the year. You have certainly added something very special to our Sunday Services and we hope that it has been a valuable experience for you and your family as well. New Staff The College is very excited to announce that Rita Korotcoff and Sue Rawlings have been added to our teaching ranks next year on one year contracts replacing staff on maternity
Mufti Day At our recent Mufti Day, a number of students raised money for charities that were important to them. Just this week I received lovely letters of thanks and gratitude. The first letter was for Shaya, Mia, Georgia, Jye and Sidney who raised money to go towards Kids with Cancer. They were amazed that students in Year 1 would show such initiative to raise money for their charity. The money raised is going towards helping families of children who are fighting cancer and helping to deal with the financial burdens that are associated. The other letter I received was from Ohana for Youth, who work with underprivileged kids on the Gold Coast. Anenya, Kayla and Kirra raised money for this organisation. The director of the program said “it was a monumental act of kindness which was very much appreciated” to raise money for the underprivileged and allowed these students to participate in events that we take for granted. Darrin Schumacher Head of Junior School
From the Deputy Head of Junior School (P-3) It was wonderful to welcome the parents of our 2017 Prep students to the Prep Information Night on Wednesday 2 November. Special thanks to our Prep staff and Ashley Pearson for the wonderful video about life in Prep, and to Jessica Russell for providing helpful hints from a parent’s perspective. On Friday last week we welcomed most of our excited 2017 Preppies to our annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Getting to know their rooms, their teachers and both old and new friends helps to make the first days next year more familiar. There will be more photos of this special event in the Term 4 STAR Magazine … but these provide a brief insight to the fun of the morning.
Our current Prep students are highly engaged in their final Unit of Inquiry as they explore the characteristics and the needs of plants. There are many willing gardeners who enjoy spending lunch breaks weeding their gardens outside their Prep rooms and watching the plants grow. They are demonstrating great levels of care and responsibility.
Their Prep presentation at Assembly last Tuesday enabled them to show their recent learning about Community Helpers and was thoroughly enjoyed by their delighted parents. Well done, Preppies.
For as the earth brings forth its sprouts, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to sprout up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to sprout up before all the nations. - Isaiah 61:11 (ESV) Joy Schloss Deputy Head of Junior School
Counselling Update
Chaplains Chat Being Connected! Making sense of life can be very challenging. The big questions of life are difficult. What is it that we should be working towards? Where should I be placing my energies? What ultimately, is important? Our Years 7-11 Chapel on Monday explored how four members of our community have experienced connection in life to something bigger than themselves which has impacted on them significantly in a positive manner. Mr Rob Luxton shared how he and his wife embarked on an adventure to Kyrgyzstan back in the early 2000s. This experience was very influential in growing Rob’s connection to God. Right from the beginning where he changed his plans from going to Tanzania, to instead head to Kyrgyzstan, he knew that God was in all that was happening. This brought significant meaning and purpose to all that he did and experienced while away from the safety of Australia.
On Monday 31 October, three students represented the College at an Online Safety Student Leaders Forum in Brisbane. Students from a variety of schools throughout Queensland met with Online Safety expert Brett Lee to share ideas about how we can help children to keep safe when using the internet. In 2017 students from our Middle School will be working on developing programs to deliver to Junior School students. These programs and workshops will focus on educating students about what they need to be aware of when using social media Apps, how to report online bullying, maintaining privacy and legalities of internet use.
Year 11 student - Milli Nyssen shared how she has been challenged in the last couple of years by the health difficulties people close to her have experienced. This has led her to question what is really important in life and she has responded by committing herself to projects that positively impact others. This has in turn increased her connection with causes bigger than herself and brought profound meaning to her life. Ms Tania Stewart unexpectedly bumped into an amazing experience of being blessed through a visit to a monastery in Spain during long service leave in Term 3. She encountered a tremendous sense of peace and reassurance through being present in the preparation for a worship time by Benedictine Monks.
Shae Rees, Polly Frost and Leilani Frost with CEO of Internet Safe Education, Brett Lee Mardi Frost Counsellor
Year 10 student - Jack Sturgeon reflected on the process of completing the Brisbane Kokoda challenge and how it was really special to participate with his mates. In the process of sticking by the task and participating to the best of their ability as a team they, unexpectedly went on to win the event! This highlighted how being connected as a team to the higher goal of doing your best can lead to achieving more than expected. In all these examples, connection to God or purposes bigger than just our own individual needs, leads to a life so much more rich and meaningful than if we stay focused on ourselves and our individual needs and insecurities. Being connected to God and His purposes brings a whole new dimension to life. It awakens our spirit and energises us in ways that are not possible if we remain inward focused. God works amongst us - may we all be open to His movement in our community and be ready to take up any challenges He sends our way. Graeme Schache Chaplain
All students who intend to travel to or from the College via Surfside Buslines using a bus pass in 2017, need to apply for one now. A fact sheet is available from Main Reception or by contacting the College Registrar, Mrs Janette Jestrimski. For further information on the School Transport Assistance Scheme, the Code of Conduct for School Children Travelling on Buses and Timetables visit: www.translink.com.au Please note this notice does not apply for the three College (Koala Koaches) run bus routes.
Japanese News
Year 2 News Year 2 had an awesome incursion with the Wild Rangers last week, enjoy the photos!
Making connections with Japan is an important part of our Junior School Japanese curriculum. This year we made connections with Fuzoku Elementary School through art. Our students selected art pieces that they had created in class to send to Japan and the Japanese students did the same. It was a wonderful exchange with our students being very impressed with the amazing art work received from Japan.
Sharon Taki Junior School Japanese
Lyn Gibson Year 2 Teacher
Performing Arts News
Performing Arts Tuition
PAT 2017 As we begin our preparations for 2017, please note the following regarding our Performing Arts Tuition: 1. If you are currently enrolled in PAT, this enrolment will continue into 2017 unless we receive a Cancellation Form which can be found on the College website. The only exception to this is current Year 3 Strings or Mini Musos who will need to complete a PAT Application Form (found on the College website).
End of Year Concerts As we approach the time of year when we showcase Individual PAT students in our End of Year Concerts, we are trialling some new formats. Some of our younger performers will feature in First Break Mini Concerts and our MS/SS Vocal Students will present in a Twilight Concert in the Staff Common Room in the Main Administration Building overlooking the valley. The dates for concerts are as below:
2. Our Performing Arts Administrator Anne Driscoll will email to confirm the receipt of a PAT Application within a week of receiving it. If you do not get an email confirmation, please email performingarts@salc.qld.edu.au to ensure that the application was received. As we do tend to fill places quickly, parents are encouraged to apply now for 2017.
Vocal PAT Vocal - First Break Concerts Thursday 17 November - JS Students - Linlee/Tiffany’s students Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 November - Kristine’s Junior School Students NB - These will be held in JS Music Room (TBC)
3. Timetables will not be finalised until January. PAT teachers will contact parents the week prior to lessons commencing.
Piano Soiree Saturday 17 November in the MPH
4. If there are no available places in the program, Anne will email parents in January to advise that they are on a waitlist. Any questions regarding PAT enrolment can be emailed to performingarts@salc.qld.edu.au The PAT Handbook (located on the College website) is also a good source of general information regarding our programs.
Speech and Drama Years 4 - 11 Speech and Drama Concerts Tuesday 22 November in the MPH Years 4 and 5 - 3.30 - 4.15pm Years 6 - 11- 4.30 - 5.45pm PAT Speech and Drama - First Break Concert Series Wednesday 23 November - Years 1 and 2 Friday 25 November - Year 3 NB - These will be held in JS Music Room (TBC) Notes regarding the details of these concerts will be sent home via your child’s PAT teacher. Cilla Scott Head of Arts
Netball News On the weekend of October 15 & 16, nineteen enthusiastic and talented netballers travelled to Ipswich to compete in the annual Primary Schools Cup. The girls from Years 5 and 6 have been training since the beginning of Term 3, after selection trials were held in Term 2.
The weekend was very successful with the A team only losing one game. Unfortunately, the way the draw was constructed the girls were unable to compete for the overall premiership. This team won their divisional section on Sunday after a hard fought, come from behind win.
Sport News Primary Schools Touch Championship St Andrews had three teams (Boys, Girls A, Girls B) competing in the State Championships at Redlands Touch Fields last weekend. After Day 1, all teams had competed in three games and were then placed in Divisions. Girls B were put in 3rd division. They were drawn at fulltime and the game went into drop off and there were only three on each side when we lost 1-2 to Mary MacKillop. Girls A were put into 2nd division. They won their first two games but were beaten in the semi-finals. The Boys were put in the 2nd division but were knocked out by McGregor. As very few players had ever played at such a level and with the majority of players coming from Year 5 the results were most pleasing. The commitment to training was even more pleasing. They learnt a lot in their first year of playing. Congratulations to all of our Junior School Rep Touch Teams and a massive thank you to our coaches, Mr Hibbs, Mrs Pett, Ms West and Mr McAllister, who were there all weekend.
The B team also competed strongly over the weekend. They lost a few close games on Saturday which placed them in a lower division on Sunday. This enabled them to win their Sunday games very easily. Confidence grew and they thoroughly enjoyed all games. A special mention must be made of two Year 10 girls, Zara Morrison and Emilie Robins who coached these teams. Giving of their time every Wednesday morning and then travelling to the carnival is a big effort. Both girls enjoyed their time with the younger students and already want to do it again next year.
With this group of young netballers coming through the College, St Andrews netball is going to go from strength to strength. Lisa Roper Netball Coach
Calendar Events Coming Up • P-3 Swimming is coming up in weeks 8 and 9, please check the information sent home. • Junior School Sports Awards will be presented at the Junior School Presentation Evening on 28 November. Andrew Manion PSPE Teacher Junior Sport Coordinator Hinterland District Sport Coordinator
OSHC News The OSHC would like to send out a big thank you to the College for allowing the children to utilise the Junior School Library over these past few weeks. Having the opportunity to utilise all that the library has to offer has been on the children’s wish list for some time now, so we feel very blessed that we can use this wonderful resource during after school care. Some children enjoyed taking time to chill out and read, others preferred to be read to, some enjoyed playing games (such as chess and who can find the country first on the floor map) and others simply appreciated spending time with their friends. Lucya Pierce OSHC Service Leader
Uniform Shop News Second Hand Clothing If you wish to sell second hand clothes and use the credit to purchase more uniforms in January, please submit your items before the end of term. All items must be clean & ironed (not damaged, stained, faded or showing excessive wear). Items may be submitted in January but, due to the back to school rush, any credit will not be available until mid February. Uniforms for 2017 See Flyer at End of this Bulletin for ‘What You Need for 2017’. Buy or lay-by your uniforms now and avoid the January rush and any price increases. You are guaranteed to get the items you need and you can exchange sizes in January if needed (providing items are returned in a saleable condition). Email us your order by 8am the day prior so we can have it ready for you when you come in or order and pay online via www.flexischools.com.au Selling Senior Blazers The Uniform Shop will sell your blazer for you on consignment basis, providing it is in good condition and unmarked. Simply have your blazer dry cleaned as soon as you finish school and bring it to us with the receipt attached, preferably before the end of term. We will notify you as soon as it is sold. We already have a list of parents looking for 2nd hand blazers for next year, so the sooner you bring it in, the better chance you have of selling it. Prices paid range from $70 - $100. January Opening Hours The Uniform Shop will close Friday 2 December 2016 at 9.30am and will reopen: JANUARY 2017 (Existing Students Only)* Wednesday 11 - Friday 13 8am - 12pm daily Monday 16 - Friday 20 1pm - 4pm daily Monday 23 (Orientation Day) 8am - 12pm Tuesday 24 (School Resumes) 8am - 9.30am Wednesday 25 8am - 9.30am & 2.30pm - 3.30pm Thursday 26 (Australia Day) Closed Friday 27 (normal hours) 8am - 9.30am * Existing Students Only - Families with 3 or more children or families unable to attend during these times are requested to phone or email to book an appointment outside these hours. If you do not have an appointment please do not come outside these hours as we may have to refuse service. Save Time: Email us your order by 8am the day prior and we will have it ready for you to collect during opening hours the following day. Or order online via Flexischools and enjoy express pick up!
P & F News P & F Annual General Meeting The P & F AGM was on Wednesday 9 November. All positions became vacant and elections were held on the night. 2017 P & F Positions President – Julianne Andrews Vice President – Jeff Bauman Treasurer – Julie Dignan Secretary – Nicole Ainger Farewell Afternoon Tea - Monday 21 November A farewell afternoon tea for Mr Kotzur will be held on Monday 21 November 3.30-5.00pm on the deck near the Tuckshop. Parents and friends from the College are invited to join us all to wish Mr Kotzur all the best for his future and to thank him for his leadership and contribution to St Andrews. St Andrews Fete will be held 20 May 2017 We will require volunteers to help coordinate and make the fete a success. Please send through your contact details and any information which will help us to pandf@salc.qld.edu.au
Boots for Fiji
Football Boots no longer required? Don’t throw them out! Why not donate them to those who don’t have the opportunity to own football boots? Boots will be cleaned, relaced and donated this year to underprivileged children in Fiji. Simply drop your boots into one of the collection boxes in either Middle School or Senior School Administration Offices or drop them in to Mrs Atkins in E6 (Middle School). For further information: visit the Bond Pirates Rugby Union Facebook: www.facebook.com/bondpiratesrugby/ or send an email to Mrs Atkins at: bootdrive@bondpirates.com.au
Dates to Remember Saturday 12 Animi Concerts, Kings Christian College Tuesday 15 Captain’s Speeches, Multi Purpose Hall – 1.40pm Thursday 17 First Break Concert Series, JS Music Room – 10.45am Piano Soiree, Multi Purpose Hall – 3.30pm Friday 18 Year 2 Mums’ Dinner, That’s Amore Italian Restaurant – 6.30pm Monday 21 Prep to Year 3 Swimming Junior School Concert Series, MPH – First Break P & F Community Event - Afternoon tea to farewell Principal Tim Kotzur - Venue: On the deck near Tuckshop – 3.30pm Tuesday 22 Years 4 to 6 Special Awards Assembly, MPH – 1.40pm Years 4-11 Speech and Drama, MPH – 3:30pm Wednesday 23 Speech and Drama Concert Years 1 & 2, MPH – 3.30pm Year 6 Celebratory Dinner, Palmer Colonial – 6.15pm Thursday 24 Prep to Year 3 Swimming Friday 25 Prep to Year 3 Swimming Speech and Drama Concert Year 3, MPH – 3.30pm 1B Mums’ Dinner, JFK Woodfire Pizza – 6.30pm
3.30-5pm on the deck near the Tuckshop
Parents and friends from the College are invited to join us to wish our College Principal Tim Kotzur all the best for his future and thank him for his contribution to St Andrews
Monday 21 November 2016
Farewell Afternoon Tea
Uniforms for 2017 What you need if your child is moving up to the next year level. ……..
Year 1
JUNIOR SCHOOL.
The Formal Uniform is worn 3 days a week. The Sports Uniform (same as Prep uniform) is worn 2 days a week. BOYS Formal Hat - $48 White Short Sleeve Shirt - $32 Navy Elastic Backed Shorts - $28 Navy Knee High Formal Socks - $ 8 Formal Jumper (to be worn with Formal Uniform) Wool $80-85 Poly Cotton $70 Black Leather Lace-up Shoes (not available from Uniform Shop) GIRLS Formal Hat - $48 Formal Dress - $70 White Ankle Socks with navy stripes - $ 8 Formal Jumper (to be worn with Formal Uniform) Wool $80-85 Poly Cotton $70 Black Leather Lace-up Shoes (not available from Uniform Shop) Navy tights (optional for winter with Formal Uniform)
Years 2 & 3 no changes Year 4 ALL Navy Sports Shirt - $35 (house shirt now worn one day/week) BOYS College Shorts with belt loops - $30-$34 Belt - $20
Years 5 & 6
no changes
MIDDLE SCHOOL. Year 7 The Formal Uniform is worn 4 days. The Sports Uniform is to be brought to school and changed into for PE. The Navy Sports Uniform is worn to/from school on Thursdays only. ALL Baseball Cap or Wide Brimmed Sports Hat $16 Sport Sockettes - $8 GIRLS Formal Blouse - $42 Formal Skirt - $55 Formal and Sports Sockettes - $8 each BOYS - Grey Trousers are optional in Terms 2 & 3
Years 8 & 9
- no changes
SENIOR SCHOOL. IMPORTANT - SCHOOL PHOTOS (WEEK 2) ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR BLAZER FOR PHOTOS. BOYS MUST ALSO BRING THEIR TIE AND TROUSERS.
Year 10 GIRLS Senior Girls Tie - $22 Blazer - $190-$195 BOYS Senior White Short or Long Sleeve Shirt (no tartan trim on pocket) - $32 The following items are required for Photos but are only worn in Terms 2 & 3 Senior Boys Tie - $22 Grey Trousers - $35 Blazer - $195-200
Years 11 & 12 - no changes
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Questions? Please contact the UniformShop on 5568 5933 or email uniformshop@salc.qld.edu.au Prices current until December 2016.
2nd Hand Uniforms may also be available.
INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships
Earning the right
WORDS Michael Grose
Earning the right and not assuming a sense of entitlement is a life lesson parents, teachers and coaches must instil in children. On talk-back radio recently I heard a caller tell a timely story about how as a child she was lucky enough to receive riding lessons from a renowned horse expert. He had one condition. She had to earn the right to be taught to ride a horse. That meant she had to muck out the stables; brush and feed the horse; look after the gear and do everything else required to look after a horse. Only when she’d proved herself could she earn the right to ride a horse under his tutelage. This caller said this powerful lesson shaped her entire life. It taught her that there were no entitlements in life; to work hard and value her achievements. She never took anything for granted. Contrast this with the extraordinary sense of entitlement of Australian tennis players Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic who routinely treat the public, players and the game that serves them well, with utter disdain. Their attitude of entitlement is mind-boggling, not to say embarrassing to reasonable-minded, hard-working people.
Our kids should earn the right The talk-back caller’s earning the right story is
a fabulous lesson for all parents and teachers. If we want to raise a generation to appreciate what they have, then we shouldn’t give children or young people everything on a platter. In an era of small families, child pester power and relative affluence it’s tempting to simply give kids what they want. “Dad, can I have a…?” “Sure!” The Rolling Stones were right four decades ago when they sang, “You can’t always get what you want!” Those words form a great child-rearing lesson. That is, just because you can provide something for your kids, doesn’t mean that you do. They need to earn the right to have something by saving, working for or simply waiting until they are old enough to appreciate it. Similarly, kids don’t automatically have a right to greater freedoms such as going out at night; those rights need to be earned by proving they are trustworthy. Also, kids who think they are entitled to use a part of the house such as a living room without cleaning up mess are acting with a false sense of entitlement.
In fact, there are no entitlements, only rights. And rights are earned by being responsible. A child has a right to use the living room but they also have a responsibility to clean up a rather than leave it a pigsty. A night banished to their room is a reminder that spending time in the living room is not an entitlement. It’s a right that comes with conditions. Earning the right! A simple phrase with so much complexity. I suspect it’s a phrase that neither Nick Kyrgios or Bernard Tomic heard much when they were growing up. Maybe their parents thought their prodigious talents excused them from having conditions placed upon them. If so, they did them no favours as good manners, gratitude and graciousness appear to be lacking in their social repertoires. It usually takes a parent, teacher or coach to remind kids that they have to earn the right to have things, to do things and ultimately to be respected. That’s a lesson that stays for life.
Michael Grose
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