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Junior School Bulletin Issue 16 / 25 November 2016

Junior School News Class Lists Junior School teachers have been working very hard on getting the class lists ready for 2017. They have worked hard to ensure that we have three even classes in each year level taking into account such things as the learning needs of all students, those students who work well in the same class and those who would benefit from being separated, and ensuring that all children have at least one friend in their class. We have considered all parent input but please understand that we cannot meet all of them and we have also used our professional opinion to create the classes. You will be able to see your childâ€™s class on TASS Parent Lounge on Monday 23 January. We will send you an email to let you know when you will be able to access your childâ€™s class information in Parent Lounge. Volunteers I would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents and grandparents who have volunteered their time in some way this year. Whether it has been helping in the classroom, Tuckshop or Uniform Shop; perhaps serving on the P & F, assisting with special events such as the Trivia Night, your time and expertise has been appreciated and helps to build the community atmosphere that St Andrews is renowned for. Swimming This week the P-3 students have enjoyed cooling off in the pool as they undertake their swimming lessons. The students are put into groups according to their ability and taught skills that will help them progress with their swimming. Renovations The Junior School renovations are now complete! We have our car park back and the students are now enjoying the newly remodeled rooms. The Music Rooms look fantastic and some of you had the chance to view them when we had the concert series during the week. I would like to publicly thank Andrew Farrell, parent to Oliver and Eli, and onsite manager for CONDEV for his outstanding work managing the project. His attention to detail helped to ensure the building process ran as smoothly as possible. Assembly Last Tuesday we were able to celebrate and say thank you to our student volunteers at our assembly. They have

volunteered in leadership roles such as captain, student council, worked in the library, assisted with technology, raised the flags, helped with the Friday morning picnic, or ran the assemblies, to name a few. We would like to acknowledge them for their work done and showing initiative throughout the year. Presentation Night The Junior School Presentation Night will be held on Monday 28 November beginning at 6:30pm. Parents are asked to be seated at 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start. What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a great year at St Andrews! It is also a rite of passage for our Year 6 students as they enter Middle School. Reports Teachers are putting the final touches on the Semester 2 reports. These will be emailed to you at the end of the school year. Please take the time to read the reports with your children. It is important to focus on the effort that the children have put into their work rather than solely on the final grade. Thank You to Staff We have had another very successful year at St Andrews. St Andrews is very blessed to have many very experienced and talented teachers and support staff. I would like to thank each of them for all that they do for the children in their care. Christmas Holidays Christmas is a very special time of year where we celebrate the birth of our saviour, Jesus Christ. It is a time for us to celebrate with our families. I would like to wish you all a safe and blessed Christmas. Over the course of the holidays, I would encourage all students to read regularly and to practice their number facts. I would also suggest that the students have technology free days. Have a restful break and I look forward to seeing you all in 2017. Darrin Schumacher Head of Junior School

From the Deputy Head of Junior School & PYP Coordinator As the 2016 academic year comes to a close, we have certainly experienced a whirlwind of special events as we celebrate the many achievements of our incredible students. I am always so impressed with the progress students make each year (big and small) and the many talents they have been abundantly blessed with from above. I recently received an email from a representative from the Assistance Dogs Australia who acknowledged the fantastic action from two Year 6 PYP Exhibition groups. The story about our students entitled ‘Dogtober Heroes’ is currently being featured on their website.

The full story along with a post on their Facebook site can be accessed via the following links: www.assistancedogs.org.au/news.php/64/dogtober-heroes www.facebook.com/assistancedogsaustralia/?fref=ts Congratulations to all of our students for the accomplishments they have achieved throughout the year whether they have been academic, sporting, cultural or interpersonal. May I take this opportunity to thank the teachers for everything they do to facilitate student learning. We have remarkable teachers who demonstrate a passion for developing curious inquirers. I am continually amazed by their desire to support each and every child in their class. Thank you also to the support staff who offer their valuable assistance to staff and children each and every day. May peace, happiness and goodwill be with you and your family not only on Christmas, but throughout the year and beyond. Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. - Luke 2:10 (ESV) Jacqueline Faulkner Deputy Head of Junior School PYP Coordinator

Chaplains Chat The Parable of the Lost Sheep 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbours together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ Throughout the past couple of weeks this story has been shared with many members of the College community through a simple animation that very clearly depicts how a sheep was drawn away from the 99 through being tempted. He then became isolated and vulnerable to attack by a ravenous wolf who stalked the helpless sheep and almost had it in its clutches. But at the very last moment the Good Shepherd arrived, after having spent considerable time and energy searching for the one lost sheep that he knew by name. The animation brings a depth to the truth contained within the few sentences of Jesus’ story that is so important in our understanding of who God is and how he views each of us. Our God pursues each of us with an everlasting love. We may choose to be distracted and head off in other directions from those that He would prefer for us but He never abandons us. Rather than becoming angry with us He continues to come after us, calling out to us and inviting us back into the security of His direct care and concern. Knowing that our God is like this is so encouraging. It leads us to great gratitude for who He is and the unending love He possesses for each of us. As the reality of this incredible love sinks into our hearts and minds it leads us to respond in love towards God and others. It is this amazing love that God has for us that drives all that occurs here at St Andrews. As we race towards Christmas for 2016 may each of us experience anew the passion and love our God has for us personally as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, His son who is the ultimate evidence of just how great God’s pursuit of humanity is. Graeme Schache Chaplain

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Counselling Update

As a College we always seek to provide relevant and up to date information about students keeping safe on the internet. Many of you as parents have a strong awareness of social media platforms that are available to our children. As a way to further encourage your vigilance around privacy settings and appropriateness of these Apps we will endeavour to continue providing relevant information that might be useful. Over the past few months the Musical.ly App has become very popular for children aged 8-13 years. Musical.ly is a social networking App whereby the primary function is to allow a user to create, share and view videos that are up to 15 seconds in length. The videos generally depict the user lip-syncing to popular songs and are looped over and over for the viewer. As parents there are a few measures that are advised to ensure to make sure your child is maintaining personal safety when using this App. As this is a social networking App, the user creates a profile with personal information, however, there is currently no identity verification. It can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, laptops and iPods and requires an internet connection. By default, no privacy settings are in place, these need to be set by the user. It has been brought to our attention that many Junior School students have over 400 followers and no privacy settings. This leads to the assumption that they do not personally know all of their followers. Two of our Year Six students had over 1500 followers and no privacy settings. Not implementing privacy settings allows anyone to access your childâ€™s information, send them private messages and make comments on their videos. In addition to this, many students are posting videos in their school uniform. This allows strangers (including people that want to exploit children) to identify your child, where they live and what school they go to. Strangers can also send your child private messages, pictures and videos. These have the potential to be sexually explicit and/or aggressive. The privacy setting must be activated by clicking on the settings icon in the top right hand corner of the screen.

These are activated by sliding the circle icon across to the right. At this point in time a Musical.ly account cannot be deleted once created. Some students that have received negative comments simply create a new account. We have discovered that many students in the Junior School have multiple accounts. Even if the option of deleting an account becomes available in the future it is important to note that Musical.ly retain legal ownership of all materials that have been posted on the App. Some other advice to insure safety when using Musical.ly include: 1. Have rules regarding content, language and time that are made clear. 2. Put privacy settings in place. 3. Monitor the activity as best you can via spot checks, conversations with your child or monitoring software. 4. Trust your instincts if you feel something is not right. 5. Know that not all students use this App and it is not necessary for their social or academic development. This information is not aimed to generate fear or discourage the use of technology, but rather to encourage parents and carers to stay informed about all aspects of the digital world our children live in. Having all the facts enables you to make informed, balanced decisions in relation to your child and the technology they are using. We encourage a continued dialogue between staff, students and parents in the area of internet safety. The College will also be conducting some internet safety sessions for students to reinforce a strong awareness. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if more information is required or you would like to discuss anything further. Mardi Frost Counsellor

We thank Beau Pett for his time in assisting us with our Unit of Inquiry and for installing a love of bonsai in our students.

Japanese News

Students at Fuzoku Elementary school were delighted to receive art work from our students - another way we are making connections with our friends in Japan.

Beau Pett, former College Captain, shared his love of bonsai with our Prep students, as part of the â€˜Sharing the Planetâ€™ Unit of Inquiry.

Our Prep students asked some great Inquiry questions Do you need to water bonsai every day? Do all bonsai have moss on them? Are all bonsai the same shape? Can bonsai have fruit ? How much does it cost to buy a bonsai?

Sharon Taki Junior School Japanese

ELC News Thank you to all the children who have made this year truly amazing by coming into the ELC and sharing skills and talents, we look forward to another terrific year next year! ELC Christmas Appeal All families are welcome to donate a non-perishable food item or children’s Christmas toys for Rosies Friends on the Street. We are also collecting personal hygiene products and toiletries for a Women’s Welfare League in the local community. This is in lieu of a Christmas Hamper Raffle this year.

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. Animi Concerts On Saturday 12 November, Animi held its annual concerts at Kings Christian College. Kings graciously offered the use of their facility in the wake of the J block fire earlier this year. It was a joyful evening celebrating our dance journey of 2016. From ballet through to hip hop, students showcased their routines with energy and style. Well done to all involved!

Upcoming Events: Thursday 1 December 10am Celebration Ceremony in the MPH and Junior Kindy Christmas Party 2.30pm on Tuesday 6 December. Have a great Christmas! All the best from Bronwyn and the team in the ELC.

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). 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. 3. Timetables will not be finalised until January. PAT teachers will contact parents the week prior to lessons commencing. 4. If there are no available places in the program, Anne will email parents in January to advise that they are on a waitlist.

Gold Coast Area Theatre Awards The Gold Coast Area Theatre Awards acknowledge excellence in Theatre across schools and Theatre companies on the Gold Coast. This year our College Musical, The Little Mermaid Jr has received 3 nominations: Best Vocal Direction, Best Supporting Actor in a Youth Musical – Jonathon Aiello and Best Actress in a Youth Musical – Tia Lightbody. Congratulations!

Highlights from the End of Year Concerts

Semitones Aged Care Performance The Semitones performed at St Andrews Aged Care yesterday, and 7 News Gold Coast came to film them as part of a Christmas special that will air next month. The residents were delighted with their performance! Cilla Scott Head of Arts

Sport News Prep to Year 3 Swim Program All of our Prep to Year 3 classes have been travelling to Miami Pool for their annual swim lessons. The staff there have be extremely well organised and knowledgeable, and have given our students some excellent tuition.

It has been great to see the classes enjoying their time in the pool which is very important for Year 3 in particular, as these students will compete at their first St Andrews Years 4-6 Carnival on Friday 24 February 2017, at the Somerset College Pool. Years 5/6 Friday Sport Congratulations to our Year 5A Girls Touch team who won the Inter School Premiership on Friday 18 November. A mention also to our 6A Girls Touch and Boys Year 5 Red Basketball teams who were Runners Up this season.

Well done to all players across all of our Semester 2 sports; Teeball, Girls Touch, Boys Oztag, and Basketball, for competing as well as you did and displaying outstanding sportsmanship. Year 4 and 5 Futsal Competition Last week the Inaugural Year 4 and Year 5 House Futsal Competitions were held in the MPH during 1st break. Well done to the Girls Premiers Wardjam and the Boys Premiers Binging!

P & F News On Wednesday 9 November, the annual AGM was held. The new committee was elected and these are the candidates that will hold the following positions for 2017. President: Julieanne Andrews Vice President: Jeffrey Bauman Secretary: Nicole Ainger Treasurer: Julie Dignan Committee Member Profile: Julieanne Andrews My name is Julieanne Andrews and I have recently been voted in as President of the P & F. I have previously served on the P & F as the Vice President for over three years and was involved in organising the last College Fete. In 2017 we will be holding our Fete on Saturday 20 May and are lucky to have Jess Gisler as the Convenor. I have a son Jack in Year 10 (teenagers... where is the book on them) who came over to St Andrews in Year 5. Moving to St Andrews has made such a positive impact on his life, both academically and emotionally and I love the community spirit of the College. The College made the transition easy for him and he has thrived under the College’s guidance. My daughter Isabel is in Year One this year, which means I will be at St Andrews until 2027. Like most 7 year olds Isabel loves school, her friends and has a very active social life. I am a single mum, work full time and am currently studying, so my life is very busy, but I feel one of the ways I can contribute to the College is by being an active member of the P & F.

P-6 Mini World Cup On Thursday 1 December, Total Football Academy staff will be conducting a ‘Mini World Cup’ soccer day on the Top Oval for all of our Junior School classes. Year 5 students who wish to be considered for the ‘Active School Leadership’ Program in 2017 will be assisting. The proposed timetable is: 8.45-9.25am - Year 2 9.25-10.05am - Year 1 10.05-10.45am - Prep 11.30am-12.10pm - Year 3 12.10-12.50pm - Year 4 1.30-2.10pm - Year 5 2.10-2.50pm - Year 6 Holiday Sports Programs During the break, many Gold Coast Sports clubs and organisations will be conducting ‘Sports Camps’. Please see Mr Manion or the notices in the MPH for more information. A reminder that the Junior School Sports Awards will be presented at the Junior School Presentation Evening on Monday 28 November. Andrew Manion PSPE Teacher Junior Sport Coordinator Hinterland District Sport Coordinator

If you need to contact me, for any reason, my number is on the College website. The College has received a grant for Security Cameras. The total grant amount was $10,000. Special thanks to Kim Allan for all her efforts in applying for grants. Money was allocated to numerous different projects taking place around the College at the meeting. The first was $25,000 to increase the size of the College Gym under J Block, this should double the size of the existing gym area, giving the College a state of the art facility. Secondly $1,400 was allocated for the registration of the College to Online Cyber Safety scheme. Thirdly $6,000 was given to the College for new Netball and Futsal uniforms. The first meeting for next year is yet to be scheduled, please check the first 2017 Bulletin. From all the parents and guardians of St Andrews we would also like to wish Mr Tim Kotzur all the best at St Peters Lutheran College. We wish everyone a safe and happy festive break and look forward to 2017 at St Andrews with a new Principal Mr David Bliss.

OSHC News Vacation care will begin in 2 weeks! We have an amazing program that we think your children will love. Please click on the following link to find all the necessary forms: www. salc.qld.edu.au/uploads/documents/Community/Christmas_2016_Vacation_Care_Program.pdf These forms can either be dropped into the OSHC office or emailed through.

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.

Lucya Pierce OSHC Service Leader

Dates to Remember NOVEMBER Sunday 27 Year 3 Parents Dinner, 8th Avenue Terrace, Palm Beach – 4.30pm Monday 28 Prep to Year 3 Swimming Years 4 to 6 Presentation Night, Multi Purpose Hall – 6.15pm Tuesday 29 E to 11 Christmas Service, Multi Purpose Hall – 8.50am Wednesday 30 Year 1 Parents Dinner, Lester and Earl – 7.00pm DECEMBER Friday 2 Year 6 Closing Chapel, Worship Centre – 9.00am Year 3 Aged Care Visit, St Andrews Aged Care – 12.00pm Term 4 Ends JANUARY Tuesday 24 Term 1 2017 Starts

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.

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!

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 WORDS Michael Grose

How to encourage

kids to be

problem-solvers Ask good questions to prompt problem-solving

parents to be advocates for them such as

on adults but we teach kids to be afraid of

A problem-solving approach relies on

to make the most of the opportunities for

making mistakes and to blame themselves

asking good questions, which can be

children to speak for themselves. Better

for not being good enough. That’s fertile

challenging if you are used to solving your

to help your child find the right words to

ground for anxiety and depressive illness.

child’s problems. The first question when a

use and discuss the best way to approach

child brings you a problem should be: ‘Can

another person when they have problems.

courageous problem-solvers rather than

you handle this on your own?’ Next should

These are great skills to take into adulthood.

self-critical scaredy cats?

be, ‘What do you want me to do to help you

Here are six practical ideas to get you started.

solve the problem?’ These questions are not

When parents solve all children’s problems

we not only increase their dependency

So, how can we raise kids to be

Turn requests into problems for kids to solve

Kids get used to bringing their problems to parents to solve. If you keeping solving them, they’ll keep bringing them. ‘Mum, my sister

meant to deter children from coming to

when they are being bullied, but we need

Prepare kids for problems and contingencies

you; rather, to encourage and teach them to

You may coach your child to be

start working through their own concerns

independent – walk to school, spend some

themselves.

time alone at home (when old enough),

Coach them through problems and concerns

catch a train with friends – but does he know what to do in an emergency? What happens if he comes home after school and

is annoying me!’ ‘Dad, can you ask my teacher

So, your child feels she was unfairly left out

the house is locked? Who should he go to?

to pick me for the team?’ ‘Hey, I can’t find my

of a school sports team by a teacher and

Discuss different scenarios with children

socks!’ It’s tempting if you are in a time-poor

asks you get involved. The easiest solution

whenever they enter new or potentially

family to simply jump in and help kids out.

may be to meet with the teacher and

risky situations so that they won’t fall apart

Alternatively, you can take a problem-solving

find out what’s going on. You may or not

when things don’t go their way. Remember

approach, cuing them to resolve their own

resolve the problem but in doing so you

the Boy Scouts motto – be prepared!

problems and take responsibility for their

are teaching a child to become dependent

concerns. ‘What can you do to make her stop

on you. Alternatively, you could coach your

annoying you?’ ‘What’s the best approach to

child to speak to the teacher herself and

take with your teacher?’ ‘Socks, smocks! Where

find out why she was left out. Obviously,

might they be?’

there are times when children need their