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Issue 17 / 30 October 2015

Junior School Bulletin

Junior School News World Staff Day Today we celebrated World Staff Day and we took the opportunity to thank all staff for their care, dedication and commitment towards ensuring the best possible learning environment for our students to enjoy. Students wrote lovely affirmations and thank you notes to their teachers and other members of College staff and these were received with great appreciation. From the teachers working with students in classrooms to our non-teaching staff, each member of our St Andrews team continues to work diligently towards making this a great community and for that we are so grateful!

We also shared information about the Year 6 Canberra Trip that will be held in Term 1. The Canberra Trip is a unique educational experience offered by St Andrews for all Year 6 students. The experiences in which the students engage on the trip strongly support the educational program and have links to the Australian Curriculum. As lifelong learners, the trip also promotes the development of important social and personal goals specific to students at this age. For many students, it is an experience they will always remember. Cultural Awards The Cultural Awards evening was held recently and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the award winners. I really enjoyed watching all of the performances and viewing all of the art works. I am constantly impressed by the high caliber of performances. While undoubtably the students are naturally talented it is very evident that there is a great deal of practice that has gone on behind the scenes. Hard work and effort are synomous with achievement. Triple P Parenting Program The College hosted an information session last week which gave parents simple and practical strategies to help them work with their child as they develop. The Triple P Program also helps parents to develop and build strong, healthy and happy relationships with their children. There are two more sessions, please contact Jo Levey if you would like to attend the final two sessions.

Prep Orientation We welcomed the 2028 graduating class at an orientation evening recently. This was followed by the annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic. It was great seeing next year’s Prep students getting to know their fellow class mates and meeting their teacher. We are very excited about the new students joining our College community and we look forward to seeing them grow and flourish in our supportive environment. Year 6 2016 Information Night Earlier in the week we met with Year 6 2016 parents to discuss iPads and the Canberra Trip. In terms of the College’s approach to technology for students in Years P-5 the College provides the technology, Years 6-8 the College “prescribes” the technology and in Years 9-12 students use a device that suits their needs. The College prescribes that students in Year 6 must bring in an iPad to help support their learning.

Prep Students Little Green Thumbs Incursion The old Chinese proverb of ‘Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I may remember. But involve me, and I’ll understand’ was true for the students in Prep this week when they had the Little Green Thumbs incursion last week. The students had a very hands on learning experience learning how a plant grows and what they need to survive. This incursion is part of their Unit of Inquiry that looks into the characteristics of living things, what they need in order to survive and our responsibility in caring for things in our environment.

Mufti Day Tuesday 10 November – Pink and Yellow for Cancer Awareness Each term the College holds a mufti-day to raise funds in support of local, national or international charities. This term, our focus is on Cancer Awareness and all funds raised will go towards supporting College families who are experiencing the impacts of serious illness in their homes. On Mufti-Day students are encouraged to wear Yellow or Pink and to bring in a gold coin donation. Baked goods will also be on sale on the day to raise additional funds. Presentation Night Preparations are underway for this year’s Presentation Nights. • Senior School (Years 10-12) Presentation Night will be held on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 6.30pm at the Arts Centre Gold Coast. • Middle School (Years 7-9) Presentation Night will be held on Wednesday 2 December 2015 at 6.00pm in the Multi-Purpose Hall at St Andrews Lutheran College. • Junior School (Years 4-6) Presentation Night will be held on Monday 30 November 2015 at 5.00pm in the Multi-Purpose Hall at St Andrews Lutheran College. These are compulsory evenings for students and an occasion for us to acknowledge the work of our students throughout the year and celebrate who we are as a community. If your child is unable to attend please send a note into the College a week prior to the event. House Captain Elections Congratulations to the large number of Year 5 students who have nominated for positions of leadership in 2016. They have been through a rigorous application and interview stage before giving a speech to their peers. While we cannot give every child a formal captain’s position, the process that these students have put themselves through has been very beneficial and they are still able to demonstrate their leadership capabilities even though they don’t have a formal position. iPad Use The iPad is a device that is found in a lot of homes. Some parents have asked for some ideas on how they can help their children use it safely in the home. Here are some key tips to remember: 1. Ensure your children are using their devices out in the living areas where you can monitor closely. 2. Adjust the settings under restrictions to a level you are comfortable. These settings on an iPad are located under Settings>General>Restrictions 3. Talk to your children about what they are to do if they come across inappropriate content. 4. Set a time limit for the amount of time your children can use the iPad each day. 5. Give your children an age appropriate mix of rules, restrictions and trust. I hope that some of these tips will help your family set some guidelines for the use of iPads at home. Darrin Schumacher Head of Junior School

Chaplains Chat

Have you ever stopped to think about the number of things that go right each day? Our default position tends to be one that focuses on the one or two things that go wrong and, therefore, we blow everything out of proportion. In chapels we have recently explored the topic of gratitude and promoted the idea of thinking about three things that went well each day or for which we can be thankful (the old idea of counting your blessings). This is a simple and yet powerful exercise because it breaks the normal pattern of thinking and helps our mind to meditate and replay good events. It has also been proven to increase mental well-being and lower the severity of depression. When this gratitude exercise is utilised an interesting question sometimes arises – who or whom do we thank for the good things that happen in our lives? Sometimes the event or situation has an obvious answer – it could be another person or an external force like the weather but at other times the answer isn’t always as clear. A long time ago I made a deliberate decision to start thanking God for everything that occurred in my life whether I could see an obvious link to God’s action or not. I would thank God for my clothes, my food, my conversations, my friendships and every normal part of life I could find. I even started thanking God for negative events like sickness, delays, interruptions and conflict because in each of these I could sometimes sense a number of hidden positives. I could never be sure if God was behind everything that came my way but it seemed good to thank Him and acknowledge God as the author of life and active agent in the world. Lutheran theology is good at making sense of a God who works behind the normal aspects of life providing His love and care through ordinary means. What ordinary things do you have to be grateful for this week? Have you considered that behind them all is our loving, tender and merciful God? Nathan Glover College Pastor

From the Deputy Head of Junior School (P - 3) Our Year 1 students have enjoyed exploring many different aspects of the art of storytelling in their recent “How We Express Ourselves” unit of inquiry. An incursion from the production company “Basil Grumble” provided wonderful opportunities for the students to engage actively and excitedly in Children’s Theatre performances.

Students have been discussing how important setting, characters and plot or action are to the creation of stories to capture the reader’s interest. Year 1B created some amazing clay figures to support their own narratives. Be ready, parents, to enjoy their very own stories when the final drafts are completed shortly.

Each classroom invited a number of parents and other “visitors” to join them for a morning of storytelling as they reflected on the number of different ways stories can be communicated. Ms Faulkner and I thoroughly enjoyed sharing stories with classes that morning. Picture books, puppets, photos, masks, music and other props were used to create different storytelling experiences.

This unit of inquiry has generated so many wonderful learning opportunities. Thank you, Year 1, for your amazing work! The Bible reminds us of the importance of sharing the stories of our faith. Tell your children about it in the years to come, and let your children tell their children. Pass the story down from generation to generation. Joel 1:3 New Living Translation Joy Schloss Deputy Head of Junior School

Performing Arts News

Japanese News

Term 4 Dates As we look ahead to an exciting and busy Term in Performing Arts. Below are some key dates to pop in the calendar.

Congratulations to Mia Cuffe in 4B! Her scarecrow design won the Year 4 design competition that was a joint project with Fuzoku Elementary School.

Tuesday 10 November

Evening of Song (2 Sessions)

RBT

Saturday 14 November Animi Dance Concert

RBT

Thursday 19 November Piano Concerts (2 Sessions)

MPH

Tuesday 24 November

Speech and Drama (2 afternoon concerts)

RBT

Friday 27 November

Band Soiree Afternoon

RBT

Her scarecrow is now on display in a rice field in Japan.

**Further details will be available soon. Cultural Awards Congratulations to the following students: Bronze Cultural Award Phoebe Gibson Georgina Kilmartin Chelsea Lewis Marley Mavroidaki Charli Butler-Smith Ella James Olivia Moore Lacey Gardiner Ava Slattery Billie Brackenreg Kealie Daley Eadie Finn Eliza Lee

Caylin Nel Aaliyah Pagels Summer Zietsch Olivia Bowmer Sasha-Lee Kuzmanov Nina Hill Isabella McDonald Elijah Friebel Elliott Pell Eva Lyall Hayley Luxton Poppy Warner Sharon Taki Junior School Japanese Coordinator

Silver Cultural Award Annie Hollamby Kate Allen Brooke Burford Anenya Kale Brigette Newing Eliza Thorpe Sienna Dalby Madyson Cloherty Lilah Thurbon

Shae Williams Amy Dignan Georgia Hoareau Emily Martin Isaac Thorpe Saoirse Harding Isabella Seymour Imogen Stewart

Gold Cultural Award Charlee Cosgriff Sarah Yates

Giselle Courtney Seth Marshall

FOSTAA Sienna Dalby and Georgia Hoareau Cilla Scott Head of Arts

Uniform Shop News 2nd Hand Clothing If you wish to sell 2nd hand uniform items 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 2016 See flyer at end of this Bulletin for What You Need for 2016. Buy or Layby your uniforms now and avoid the January rush and any price increases. You are guaranteed you will 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 list 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

P&F News AGM (Annual General Meeting) This year’s AGM is on Wednesday 25 November 7.00pm in the CRC (Cecile Ryan Centre). At the meeting all current office bearers will resign and a vote will be taken for the positions from the nominations received. All nominations must be submitted 30 days before the AGM to the President. The nomination form is available on the College website under the P & F section. The office bearer positions are as follows: President Currently Daniel Renneberg (daniel@austplan.com.au) Vice President Currently Julieanne Andrews (julieanne6@optusnet.com.au) Treasurer Currently Michelle Brown (michelle@brownslawyers.com.au) Secretary Currently Nicole Ainger (bidwill16@bigpond.com) Grants Officer Currently Kim Allan Fundraising Officer (Currently Vacant) Most of the current office bearers are unable to commit to a further year on the P & F due to full time employment and family commitments and are unable to re-nominate. Please consider taking on a role on the P & F. It is a very rewarding position to hold, allowing you to be involved in a meaningful way in your child/ren’s school. If you would like further information on the duties of any position please feel free to contact us at pandf@salc.qld.edu.au P & F general meetings are held once a term and everyone is always welcome.

Dates to Remember - November Tuesday 3 Chapel, Worship Centre, 1.40pm Friday 6 Year 6 Dr Joe Science Incursion Tuesday 10 Mufti Day – Cancer Awareness, wear pink and yellow Assembly, Multi Purpose Hall, 1.40pm An Evening of Song, Ruth Butler Theatre, 4.00pm Triple P Parenting Seminar, Cecile Ryan Centre, 6.30pm Wednesday 11 Year 6 Parents’ Coffee morning, Plantation House after drop off Friday 13 Animi Dance Rehearsal, Ruth Butler Theatre 3.00pm Saturday 14 Animi Dance Concert, Ruth Butler Theatre from 4.30pm

TSA's needed Traffic Safety Attendant Volunteers urgently needed on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please contact Jo-Anne Levey joannel@salc.qld.edu.au or phone 5568 5901

PINK & YELLOW MUFTI DAY Tuesday 10 November

Students to wear Yellow or Pink and bring in a gold coin donation. This term, our focus is on Cancer Awareness and all funds raised will go towards supporting College families who are experiencing the impacts of serious illness in their homes. Baked goods will also be on sale on the day to raise additional funds.

Uniforms for 2016 What you need if your child is moving up to the next year level.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 1 The Formal Uniform is worn 3 days a week. The Sports Uniform (same as Prep Uniform) is worn 2 days a week.

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.

BOYS Formal Hat - $45 White Short Sleeve Shirt - $31 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 - $45 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

Questions? Please contact the Uniform Shop on 5568 5933 or email uniformshop@salc.qld.edu.au Prices current until December 2015. 2nd Hand Uniforms may also be available.

ALL Baseball Cap or Wide Brimmed Sports Hat - $15 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 - $20 Blazer - $190-$195 BOYS Senior White Short or Long Sleeve Shirt (no tartan trim on pocket) - $31 The following items are required for photos but are only worn in Terms 2 & 3 Senior Boys Tie - $20 Grey Trousers - $35 Blazer - $195-$200 Years 11 & 12 - No Changes

INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships WORDS Michael Grose

Manage like a cat, nurture like a dog

Here’s how to get the mix of firmness and nurturing right when communicating with young people. When speaking about raising teenagers I make the planned observation that parents should ‘manage like a cat and nurture like a dog’. So what does this mean? Teenagers need a mix of firmness and nurturance from their parents. Like toddlers many teenagers wear L-plates when it comes to navigating their expanding world. Of course, the world a teenager inhabits is far broader than that of a toddler so the risks are multiplied hundredfold. They still need to be managed, but not necessarily in controlling or confrontational ways. Due to physiological changes most teens will revert straight to their reptilian brains when they feel threatened or experience angry, aggressive discipline. They will fight you all the way, or escape conflict by going to their rooms or withdrawing into themselves. Better to manage like a cat so they hear your message rather than pick up your vehemence.

Finding your inner cat We all have some cat and dog in us. It’s just a matter of accessing those parts and bringing them out when we need them. The cat is the credible side we all have, but find difficulty accessing. It is always expressed through your non-verbals – that is, your tone of voice, your posture and your head. A cat speaks with a flat, clipped voice. His or her head is very still and body upright and confident. The quickest way to access your inner cat is to speak with you palms facing the ground. You can try this now. Stand up with both hands in front of you with your palms facing the ground. Now start speaking. You’ll find you’ll naturally speak like a cat – clipped voice, still head and body and more serious expression. This is your credible (and calm) side.

Like her or loathe her you can’t deny she has authority. That’s because she accesses the cat side of her nature in public. You manage a teen like a cat by speaking calmly, quietly and staying still when you speak. Cats will also withdraw eye contact rather than stand and argue so look away or respectfully walk away rather than become involved in argument. Cats also look for ways to manage visually (look away to indicate not arguing) or kinaesthetically (a touch on the shoulder, move close and whisper) rather then repeating themselves. If they do repeat themselves they are more likely to lower their voice than raise it to get attention. These cat behaviours work well when managing teens.

Using your inner dog We also have a dog side to our nature.

When you speak from your cat side people will usually believe what you have to say. It gives you authority.

This is the approachable, conversational,

Australia’s foreign minister Julie Bishop is a good example of using cat behaviour.

inflection in your voice.

relationship-building side. When you access this side you’ll speak with lots of