Junior School Bulletin Issue 3 / 2 March 2018
Junior School News Sydney and Canberra Tour Students from our school have recently undertaken an educational tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. Some of the places that we visited in Canberra were Old and New Parliament House, High Court of Australia, National Museum, Australian Institute of Sport, Questacon, Government House, Royal Australian Mint and the Australian War Memorial. In Sydney we visited the Taronga Park Zoo. It was a truly magnificent trip and all
had a great time. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government contributes funding of $60 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. Year 4 Camp The students in Year 4 have returned from a fantastic camp at Lake Ainsworth. It is a great opportunity for them to develop resilience and independence. They managed to have a fantastic time: • Sailing the high seas of Lake Ainsworth • Making delicious Aussie damper and cooking it over a fire • Reviewing bicycle safety when riding on the road and putting it into practice • Orienteering around the camp using compasses • Exploring a marine habitat when snorkeling In Brief Celebrating the Good Stuff • Last week the students all dressed in Pink, Yellow and Lavender to raise money for Cancer Research. We raised a total of $1,397.75. • A number of students took their own action to raise money for charities of their choice. It was great to see their initiative and thinking of others. • The Picnic in the Park was a great night out for all. The weather held out just long enough for us to have a great night. The Middle and Senior School students kept us entertained. Thank you to the P and F for organising this fantastic event. Darrin Schumacher Deputy Principal Head of Junior School
Chaplains Chat
learning areas available for staff to use for a variety of different purposes. This month, Year 1 have been utilising the ‘Learning Connections’ area for small group rotations. Students have been inquiring into how to maintain a healthy body and mind and looking into how their daily choices can influence their health.
The Lord has kept every promise He ever made to you. Not one of them has been broken. – Joshua 23:14 (CEV) Has someone ever made a promise to you that they failed to keep? I assume the answer is “yes” because when it comes to promises, human beings have a bad track record. We make promises all the time to ourselves or to others but keeping them is not always easy. So many things get in the way – the demands of work or life and our own weaknesses, mistakes and habits, to name a few. Last Sunday the St Andrews community gathered together in our first Community Worship Service for the year to explore the topic of God’s promises and how these differ in quality and nature to our own. God’s promises are something that you can trust and hold onto even, or especially, in times of difficulty. To my knowledge, God has fulfilled every promise He has ever made, as recorded in the Bible – and there is no indication this is going to change. Some of the promises in the Bible were specific to a certain time or place or people. However, another subset of promises belong to all humankind – to you and to me. The greatest promise God has made to everyone is the promise of forgiveness. He has promised to forgive your sins, no matter how great, no matter how bad and help you make a new start (Luke 24:46-46; 2 Corinthians 5:17). This is good news! Some mistakes we make in life are trivial or small, but sometimes we really make a mess of things and if we can think of moments like that then we can be grateful for God’s promise of forgiveness. At the service, I gave away paper copies of this promise so that people had something they could literally hold onto – but I hope that whether you have this promise printed or not, that you understand that this promise is for you, too. The Community Worship Services (formerly College Services) that we are holding this year have been redesigned to be a place for any member of the community (school, church, aged care) to come and experience the love of God in worship with others. Please join us on one of the Sundays this year and hear more about our amazing and promisekeeping God. Our next Community Worship Service is on Sunday 18 March at 9.00am in the Worship Centre. Nathan Glover College Pastor
Junior Library News Library News The Junior School Library is a wonderful space with different
During these lessons, students used an app called The Human Body by Tiny Bop. This app is full of surprises to keep students engaged, like where does the food you eat go? What happens to your nervous system when a mosquito
bites you? Apps can be wonderful learning tools to enhance student understanding as they have 3D visuals and the combination of interactive multimedia materials with sound, video, text and picture.
Library Lovers Day Thank you to all the students who entered the Library Lovers Day Competition. We had over fifty entries! We love the library because – at first break we can do lots of activities; we read great books that take our minds on amazing adventures; we learn and get smarter in the library and we get inspired to write our own books one day. (Sahara Blanchard and Ruby Marsden 3C) Winners include: • Claudia Mewing 6A • Thomas Canning 4A • Sahara Blanchard 3C • Ruby Marsden 3C • Freya Hudson 1C
Performing Arts News Festival of Song – featuring Katie Noonan Thursday 15 March Ruth Butler Theatre
Vikki Rees Teacher Librarian/ICT Coordinator
Japanese News
This event is sure to sell out so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment. Priscilla Scott Head of Arts
Dates to Remember Japanese Pikachu Award One way we acknowledge effort and attitude in our Japanese classes is through the Japanese Pikachu award. This award is given out each lesson to one student.
MARCH Mon 5
Japanese club reminder Japanese club is on every Tuesday from 11am in the Junior School Japanese room. All students are encouraged to attend. Year 1 & 2 and then Year 3 - 6 alternate weeks.
Year 6 camp recovery day
Sharon Taki Junior School Japanese
Tues 6
Peter Pan Rehearsal
Junior School Chapel, Worship Centre – 1.40pm
Animi Dance Training Wed 7 Hinterland Netball Trials (Year 6 girls only) Junior School Chess Competition – Hillcrest (selected Year 2 to 6) P-4 Auskick, Top oval - 3.30 to 4.30pm Thurs 8 SLAPS Swimming Carnival Sun 11 P3 Family Social Event – Laguna Park, 11.30am Year 1A Mums’ Lunch – The Collective, 12.30pm Mon 12 Peter Pan Rehearsal Tues 13 Junior School 3-Way Conferences Junior School Assembly, MPH – 1.40pm P&F General Meeting – Lighthouse Boardroom,
Gold Coast Oral Health Services Book your Child’s FREE* dental check. School holiday appointments are available. Phone Gold Coast Oral Health on 1300 300 850.
7.00pm (J Block)
Services may be accessed at Burleigh Heads School Dental Clinic: Lower Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads 4220
Wed 14
*Eligibility criteria applies. For more information visit www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/oral-health
Hinterland AFL Trials (12yr boys) Junior School 3-Way Conferences P-4 Auskick, Top oval - 3.30 to 4.30pm Thurs 15 National ‘Close the Gap’ Day Festival of Song with Katie Noonan – Theatre, 7.00pm Fri 16 SE Qld Futsal Finals Knockout
Wild After School Art Classes Learn to Create, Draw and Paint. Use your Imagination, It’s fun for everyone. Monday 3:00-4:30pm Meet outside Steam Room Most art materials supplied, expert tuituion Artist/ Teacher. Free snacks supplied. Text Now 0402328987 (Include Name and School) Ring 55773292 After 7pm.