Issue 6 / 24 April 2015
Junior School Bulletin Please be aware that parking may be difficult. I highly recommend carpooling and/or allowing enough time to park nearby and walk into Burleigh.
Junior School News Welcome Back Welcome back to school for Term 2. I hope that you were able to spend some quality time together as a family. The season of Easter reminds us of Jesus dying on the cross, but more importantly that he rose from death three days later. At the end of last Term, the 3-way conferences were conducted and students were able to identify their strengths and areas for growth. In a growth mindset, feedback from the teacher is useful because it relates to their current ability. The start of a term is a great time for the students to look at that feedback from the teacher and set goals for their growth. ANZAC Day This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli and as a result this year’s ANZAC Day march will be a special event. The Junior School staff and students commemorated ANZAC day with a service in the Worship Centre. It was special seeing all of the students wearing their red poppies.
NAPLAN The NAPLAN tests will be conducted in May for Junior School students in Years 3 and 5. As the tests get closer, you will probably see a lot more media attention given to them which can cause a little bit of anxiety for your child/ren. Please reinforce to your child/ren: 1. It is simply another day at school. 2. The results of the tests will give some information on how they performed on that test on that day. It is another assessment tool that will give their teacher further information about their learning. 3. We can use that feedback to help grow, get better and improve their learning. As a College we do not teach to the test. The well balanced and challenging curriculum that gets the students to use higher order thinking skills to answer real problems is preparation enough. However, we do spend some time teaching the children the skill of answering questions on a test like this. FETE Just a reminder that the St Andrews Fete is coming up on Saturday 16 May. It promises be a great day. Please refer to the attached pages at the end of this bulletin from the P & F for more information about the Fete. The upcoming Fete on Saturday 16 May will necessitate the closing of the Prep to Year 4 classrooms at 12pm on Friday 15 May. Please refer to the more detailed note with further instructions that was emailed to families this week. Darrin Schumacher Head of Junior School darrins@salc.qld.edu.au
As has been the custom for a number of years, all students from St Andrews are invited to march behind the College banner at the Burleigh ANZAC Day Service. Students wishing to march are asked to wear their full College uniform (including formal hats). We will meet by 9.00am, in 9.30am. As a for the service 10.30am.
on the corner of James and West streets preparation for the march which begins at group, we will then sit with other schools at the Cenotaph, which should conclude by
Canberra Rebate Ammendum In our last bulletin we inadvertantly published an incorrect amount of subsidy for our Year 6 recent trip to Sydney and our nation’s capital city, Canberra. The figure is $60 per student funded under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program. 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. We would like to thank the Australian Government for their support of this program.
Chaplains Chat
Junior Library News
The Beauty of Easter Easter has come and gone for another year and I trust that it was a blessed time for all of us. It is always a special time in the life of our College as it is one of only two occasions where we all gather together as a P-12 community. We celebrated the wonder and beauty of Easter on the last Wednesday of term. Our worship time incorporated aspects of Good Friday where Christ was unjustly put to death and this was observed through a simple re-enactment of the event as recorded in the Bible. It was followed by the miracle of Easter Sunday and we celebrated this through an ‘interview’ conducted with Jesus, reflecting on all that he won for us through his actions during the first Easter weekend 2,000 years ago.
Just a Reminder We offer parents the opportunity to be members of our school library. We have some parent specific resources in the Parent Library collection as well as resources from the general collection. Please see the Junior School Library staff to complete your borrower application.
My experiences of Easter have varied down through the decades. It has ranged from very traditional church observances in the Adelaide ‘Lutheran Cathedral’ to family camping expeditions where we joined small rural congregations to observe Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The last three Easters have been spent in Toowoomba at Easterfest. On all these occasions, the same story has been retold and celebrated and it may seem that surely it has all been said and done before but this is not the case. Every year a new insight is shared, a new way of seeing the significance of what was achieved through Christ’s death and resurrection is experienced. The wonder and beauty of Easter is just as special in 2015 as in all the centuries gone by. It continues to inspire amazing love across our world and it is encouraging to hear how God is active in peoples’ lives as they place their trust in what was accomplished at Easter. This same love that brings about transformation in peoples’ lives in the four corners of the world is available to each of us too. This love is able to change everything in our world. In the end, it is the only thing that will truly change things. As we leave another Easter behind may each of us move forward trusting that God’s love for us is stronger than any other force in our world and may this fact bring peace and joy into our life.
See below for some reading ideas and book recommendations.
• Reading Recommendations • Read-A-Likes • Book Lists • Reading Lists Julia Boulton Teacher Librarian Innovation and E-Learning Leader
Graeme Schache Chaplain
UNIFORM SHOP NEW HOURS Monday 8am - 9.30am Tuesday 8am - 9.30am Wednesday 8am - 9.30am & 2.30pm - 3.30pm Thursday 8am - 9.30am Friday 8am - 9.30am
Performing Arts News New PAT Vocal Tutor We are very excited to welcome to the PAT team, Miss Emily Hosking, who will replace Eliza Fish from the start of Term 2. Emily has graduated with a Bachelor of Popular Music from the Qld Conservatorium and also has her Certificate of Completion (High Distinction) through Australian Music Examinations Board. Emily has worked as a vocal tutor at several schools on the Gold Coast as well as Sheridan’s Studio 1 and Celisa Urech’s Singer’s Studio. Emily’s performance highlights include playing Liza Minnelli in The Boy From Oz (Arts Centre Gold Coast), the National Media Tour of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story and Cabaret where she played the lead role of Sally Bowles. She has also been a featured vocalist at The Greenroom Project and most recently performed at Warner Bros Movieworld’s Fright Night and Carnivale seasons. Fete Entertainment Stage At our College Fete Saturday 16 May, many of our talented performers will provide entertainment throughout the day. From 10.30–11.30am in the MPH we will present a Dance Showcase and from 10am–4pm on the Main Stage there will be a range of performances. 10.15am String Ensemble 10.30am Concert Band 11.00am Junior School Concert Band 11.30am Jazz Band 12.00–1.00pm Talent Quest 1.15pm Percussion Ensemble 1.30pm Vocal Set 2.00pm Senior Music Class 2.30pm Yasmin and Natalie 3.00pm Nathan Lindsay 3.30pm The Polaroids
Chess News Congratulations to all the students who participated in the opening round of Gold Coast South Interschool Chess Championships held at Worongary State School last term. It was a fantastic day and everyone performed admirably. Outstanding achievements by the Year 3 (C Division) team of Daniel Hannah, Kye Butler, Masashi Tetsuo and Oscar Warner who came 1st overall. Great work boys! We look forward to many more notable achievements in the future.
Students who are performing are required 20 minutes prior to their performance time. Jazz and Shiraz - Fundraising for Cancer Research Saturday 30 May 7pm RBT This very special concert will feature our Senior School Choir, Jazz Band, Senior Music Students, staff, past students and guests. There will also be a silent auction of art works. All funds raised from this evening will be donated to The Cancer Council. Come and join us for an evening of wonderful music. Tickets are limited and can be purchased via the College website. Cilla Scott Head of Arts
Phil Buddee Chess Coordinator
Japanese News MLTAQ Griffith University Japanese Speech Contest Years 4-6 This term we will start the auditioning process for students in Years 4-6 who would like to participate in the MLTAQ Griffith University Speech Contest. Three students from each year level will be chosen to represent the College. The contest will take place in August (date yet to be confirmed). Auditions will take place on Monday first break, 11 May and 18 May, in the Junior School Japanese room. Students will be asked to say lines from their self introduction speech. We hope it will be a rewarding process for all involved. Sharon Taki & Cath Walker Junior School Japanese
Total Football Academy (TFA) presents an Acadmey program for children in Year 1 - Year 6. The program will focus on skills training and games. Players are split into ability groups. Progression is available. Players can also be separated by combined age groups. When: Friday, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May - 5, 12, 19 June 7.00am - 8.00am Where: St Andrews Lutheran College - Top Oval Cost: $90 per person *TFA kits, socks and shin guards can also be purchased with your registration. For more information, or to register, please visit: www.totalfootballacademy.com.au
P&F News Fete – 16 May 2015 - it is fast approaching!!! The biggest event on the P & F calendar is this term. The Fete is less than 4 weeks away and we need your support. The P & F appreciates all the help we have had so far, however we still need a number of Stall Convenors. We need more volunteers to help out with stalls and will be looking for volunteers to help on the Friday afternoon and the day of the Fete. We will also need assistance to pack up on Sunday. The next P & F meeting will not be held until after the Fete on Wednesday 10 June. Junior School students in Years Prep to Year 4 will be sent home early on Friday 15 May to allow for Fete set up. If you can spare a few hours to help out in the afternoon to help set up – it would be appreciated. Fete meetings will now be held every Wednesday afternoon 3.30pm in the Junior School Staffroom, until the FETE. Every Wednesday from now until the Fete we will be collecting donations at the Bus Shelter from 8am and the P & F office from 7.15am. Congratulations! 3A have won the ice blocks for the most chocolate for the Fete.
Wild after School Art Classes Learn to Create, Draw and Paint..... Use your imagination, it’s fun for everyone! Monday 3:00pm - 4:30pm - Meet Outside Room B12 Most art materials are supplied, expert tuition artist/teacher and free snacks supplied. Cost: Available on request Don’t miss out, Book Now! Text/Call - 0402 328 987 or 5577 3293 after 7pm
Dates to Remember - April/May APRIL Tuesday 28 Westpac Rescue Helicopter landing - Top Oval - 1.40pm No Assembly Wednesday 29 Words Their Way Information Session - 8.45am in classroom 5B Fete Meeting - Junior School Staffroom - 3.30pm MAY Friday 1 1B Coffee Morning - Plantation House - after drop off P3 Parents Dinner at Finders Keepers - Burleigh Heads 6.30pm Sunday 3 Prep Family Service - St Andrews Worship Centre - 9.00am Tuesday 5 Year 2 Excursion to Hinze Dam Chapel - Worship Centre - 1.40pm Wedneday 6 Fete Meeting - Junior School Staffroom - 3.30pm Thursday 7 1A Coffee Morning - Woodbox - after drop off
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED!!! Digital or Book Memberships Available Cost is still only $55.00 $11.00 from each membership goes directly to the College Fundraising efforts!
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P&F MOTHERS DAY STALL M MU
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Fete – 16 May 2015 - it is fast approaching!!! The Junior School students from Prep to Year 4 will be sent home early on Friday 15 May to allow for Fete set up. If you can spare a few hours to help out in the afternoon to help set up – it would be appreciated. It has been decided we will not be running a second hand clothes stall – so please no more clothes to be donated. What we already have will be donated to charity. Fete meetings will now be held every Wednesday afternoon 3.30pm in the Junior School Staffroom, until the FETE. Every Wednesday from now until the Fete we will be collecting donations at the Bus Shelter from 8am and the P & F office from 7.15am.
RIDE PASSES!!! Early bird ride passes are now available via Trybooking (link below) $25 for over 5 years and $20 for Prep and under 5 years. Prices on the day of the Fete will be $30 and $25, so get in early! http://www.trybooking.com/HDBD
Fete Chocolate Drive Goal – 600 + blocks of chocolate WE NEED YOUR CHOCOLATE !!! we need a minimum of 600 chocolates to make this stall a success, so when they are next on special, please grab a few for the Fete. We need CHOCOLATE! CHOCOLATE! CHOCOLATE! We have about 200 but please keep them coming. The kids really love this stall and we need MORE CHOCOLATE to keep this stall going for the whole day.
Raffle Tickets Raffle tickets have gone home; and this year’s prizes are worth $6,000. At only $2 a ticket, they are really worth buying. If every family sells one book, this will ensure the raffle is a great success. The class which sells the most books will get a Pizza day, donated by the P & F – so get selling to your family and friends. Books and money are to be returned to Main Reception, if you require more books to sell, they are available from Junior Administration. Please get behind selling these tickets, it will really boost the Fete profits, all of which go back into the College. WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR BUSINESSES AT THE SCHOOL TO DONATE to the Cent Auction. Anything is appreciated. Please support the businesses who have donated: Air Factory – Burleigh Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Titans Family Pass x 2 Currumbin RSL vouchers Gold Coast Suns tickets Multifunction machine – Konica Minolta Aranyani Bison Park – One night accommodation Golf at Hope Island Golf at Coplicks Billabong prize packs x 3 Wax Hands Party Face Painting Party Beauty Bar Burleigh Chevron Yoga Tablet – donated by Gisler Group Positive Change Purses Holiway Skateboard Thermomix Tupperware Miami Stainless – Tools Eco Oasis – 2 nights accommodation – Valued at $650 Caltex – Gift Hampers Cold Rock Ice Cream 2 B Kids Plantation House Café Piece Style and Design Mrs Red’s Art Room Woodbox Café Madison Jane Mode Voyage Tea Therapy Wicked Beans Barbers on Swan Lane – One free hair cut Kaisercraft – 2 x $20 gift vouchers John Ahern – Author
If you have any queries please contact the P & F at fete@salc.qld.edu.au
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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships WORDS Michael Grose
Do less, not more,
for your kids
With school-aged children we can find ourselves making lunches, getting kids out of bed and cleaning out schoolbags rather than giving these basic tasks of living over to them. The basic task of parenting, whether you
Frustrated being the go-between I made
have a two year old or a twenty-two year
sure he had contact details and let him
old, is to work yourself out of a job at the
know that it was his job, not my job, to
first possible chance.
connect with his sister.
REDUNDANCY should be the aim of the game! We never become redundant in a relationship sense – the emotional connection between our children and us is never severed. In a practical, physical way we need to make children less, rather than more, reliant on us. Developing independence is really about stepping back to allow children in. Doing less rather than more! We develop greater independence in our kids one job at a time. Recently I gave my 22 year old son a job that I had been
WE EASILY TAKE ON CHILDREN’S RESPONSIBILITIES It is easy as parents to take on the jobs and responsibilities that really should belong to our children. With toddlers it is so easy to dress, feed and clean up after them rather than give these jobs over to them. With school-aged children we can find ourselves making lunches,getting kids out of bed and cleaning out schoolbags rather than giving these basic tasks of living over to them. And as I discovered, it is easy to still do the basics of life for adult-aged children.
and I had taken on the job of being the
TIP NO. 1 for developing independence:
connector between him and one of his
Like children, every teacher is different
sisters, who lives in the UK. It had been my
with their own specific expectations, goals
job to pass messages on between the two
and interests. Get to know your child’s
via telephone and emails. I would update
teacher and gain an understanding of their
each of them about how the other sibling
approach and aspirations for your child’s
was going.
class.
doing for a while. He lives in North America
TIP NO. 2 for developing independence: Never be more worried about a child’s job than they are, otherwise it becomes your job, not theirs. This mum remained very clear that it was her job to wash the clothes but not to place them in the washing basket. She would remind kids about washing night, but never nag them to put clothes in the basket. She knows that as soon as she keeps reminding them, it becomes HER job rather than her children’s job to put the washing in the clothes basket. The school holidays provides a good opportunity to reflect on the whole notion of job-sharing. It’s also a good time for kids to increase their job load when they are not burdened with schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Here’s my challenge for you: Think of a job that you regularly do for your child that he or she can do for him or herself. Then step back and enable your child to do that for themselves on a full-time basis. Do less not more for your kids. If you do that, then you can congratulate yourself as you have moved one step more toward REDUNDANCY.
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