Junior School Bulletin Issue 9 / 22 July 2016
Junior School News Welcome Back to Term 3 Welcome to Term 3. We have certainly hit the ground running. The redevelopment of the Junior School is proceeding as planned and you can see the results of such when you head towards the office. The teaching and learning has begun in earnest with the students beginning work on their new Units of Inquiry. We are looking forward to another fantastic term. ELC “Exceeding” Rating Congratulations to the very hard-working team in the Early Learning Centre on receiving an exceeding rating for all 7 quality areas of the National Quality Standard. This is the highest possible rating and is only achieved by a small percentage of centres. All services approved under the Education and Care Services National Law are assessed and rated by their state or territory regulatory authority. Services are assessed against the 7 quality areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS) and given an overall rating based on these results. These areas are listed below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Educational program and practice (Exceeding) Children’s health and safety (Exceeding) Physical environment (Exceeding) Staffing arrangements (Exceeding) Relationships with children (Exceeding) Collaborative partnerships with families and communities (Exceeding) 7. Leadership and service management (Exceeding)
Years 4-6 Athletics Carnival Well done to all students who competed in the athletics carnival last Friday. Well done to Binging House who won the overall shield. The children all competed very hard and showed great spirit in all of their endeavours. Congratulations to the age champions who performed at a very high level. Thank you to Ms West and Mr Manion for their organisation of the carnival and to the parents who braved the cold and cheered on the competitors. It was a great day!
We are very proud of the team and parents can be assured that when they are dropping off their children to our ELC, that they are placed in a centre which is of the highest calibre. New Sensory Playground The students were treated to a new sensory playground on their return from school holidays. It has proven to be very popular with the children having fun exploring the new mazes, banging on the large pipes, balancing on the balls and playing in the new cubby house. Thank you to the Parents and Friends for kindly funding this wonderful addition to the children’s play space. The squeals of excitement are priceless when you see and hear the children playing on it.
Holidays I am receiving parental requests for students to be absent from school to go on family holidays. I understand that it may be very difficult for some families to get leave during the school holiday break, but I would strongly encourage you to consider the detrimental impact it could potentially have on your child’s education should they be away for significant amounts of time. The work that is done in the classroom cannot be replicated in a text book or worksheet. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Portfolios and Goal Setting I hope that you have had a chance to examine your child’s portfolio. Please return these to the College so that the students and teachers can update them with this Semester’s work samples. The start of Semester 2 is a great opportunity for the students to set academic goals based on the feedback given in the portfolios and reports. Setting goals and striving hard to meet these goals are proven ways for children to grow in their learning. Trivia Night This is a reminder that the Parents and Friends Trivia Night will be held Saturday 20 August. We look forward to seeing you for a fun filled night of trivia. More details can be found in this copy of the bulletin or by following this link: www.salc.qld.edu.au/community/latest-news/p-f-trivianight/ Skipping Success Iyla King, Ella Baldwin and Ally and Ashleigh Crawford all competed at the Australian Skipping Championships at Olympic Park. They all did extremely well. Ella Baldwin received 2 x Silver in her 9 & Under individual speed events. Iyla King received 1 x Silver in her 10 & Under individual speed event. Iyla & Ally received Gold together in the Double Dutch Speed Team Relay. Ella, Iyla & Ally received Bronze together in the 4 person Team Speed Relay.
Chaplains Chat “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he [Jesus] asked them. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. – John 13:12b,14 (NIV) This term a number of students from Year 11 are embarking on service-learning projects across the College. You might see them drumming up support or asking for donations. A service-learning activity is one in which service is given to the community and this service is connected to student learning through the curriculum. The Year 11 students are doing these projects as part of the Christian Studies curriculum. Students were placed in groups and asked to think of social or environmental problems facing our community and to seek to address one. My group of students has chosen to tackle homelessness on the Gold Coast, which may seem like a daunting task, but they have found some simple and yet helpful ways our community can make a difference. I have personally enjoyed seeing my group take initiative with this “big issue” and take simple steps to help. You may be wondering why we, as a College, value servicelearning and encourage students to get involved. The answer is simple: it’s all because of Jesus. During his earthly ministry – in fact, his entire earthly ministry – Jesus was serving others. He did it in the way He spoke to everyone. He did it through the message He proclaimed. He showed it through being patient with His disciples. He revealed it through being angry at injustice. He made it clear through sleepless nights of prayer. He made it obvious through signs and miracles. Ultimately, Jesus gave it all in service of humanity when He died and bled for us on the cross. Jesus didn’t have to serve humankind. Logic would argue that we should have served Him. Some say that serving Jesus is still the most important thing to do. But, the evidence of the life of Jesus points in the opposite direction. We didn’t serve Jesus (unless we are talking about serving Jesus with a crown of thorns and nails in the hands). He served us. This speaks volumes about the love of Jesus, who went to extraordinary lengths to serve us and give His life as a ransom for our sin. In His last meal with the disciples Jesus knelt down and washed the feet of His disciples. A truly humble act of service. He did this to show that no act of service was beneath Him and no work was too dirty to undertake. He also did this to teach His disciples a lesson – as He had done for them, so they should do for others. The message is not necessarily about washing the feet of others but serving others in humble service to each other, just as Jesus did.
It was a very successful competition for the girls.
At St Andrews we engage in service-learning and other acts of service not because we have to. Not because it is the “right” thing to do. We engage in acts of service because Jesus first served us. We offer our service to others because this is God’s way. It is a way of love.
Darrin Schumacher Head of Junior School
Nathan Glover Pastor
I like the speakers. You can talk into one and your friend hears you. - Thomas (Prep)
ELC News Friday 15 July the ELC hosted a mini games for Diabetes awareness week, supporting a family in the ELC who have two children with Diabetes. We had a wonderful time playing games, participating in sack races, tug of war, playing mini soccer courtesy of Little Big Sports and ball games.
The first two times I went into the maze I got stuck but I worked it out. Sometimes I meet my friends in the middle. Thank you P&F for giving us such a brilliant playground!! - Chloe (Year 2)
I really like the new playground and my favourite part is the maze and the spiderweb. Tyler (Year 2)
It was a fun morning and thank you to the Year 1 students for watching and cheering on the little kids during their games. Bronwyn Waters ELC Director
From the Deputy Head of Junior School (P-3) The looks on the faces of our P-3 students said it all when they arrived back for Term 3 and saw the new sensory play area outside the Year 2 classrooms!! Each break has seen the area filled with children enjoying the new equipment. It is wonderful to see them experimenting with new ideas about how different items can be used. Active and cooperative play is an important aspect of learning and skill development. The words of some of the young children say it all:
We are most grateful to our amazing Parents and Friends for their generosity in funding this project. Physical exercise has value, but spiritual exercise is more important‌.� - 1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT) Joy Schloss Deputy Head of Junior School
Japanese News Congratulations to the following students who will represent the college at the MLTAQ Japanese Speech Contest in August. Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Amelia Wallace
Kate Allan
Lilian Morse
Sam Butterworth
Giselle Courtney
Summer Zietsch
Pratika Rajaguru
Jiya Donaldson
Sienna Young
Japanese background speaking competition - Year 5 Yuma Adachi. We wish them all the best.
Visual Art News Last Wednesday Year 10 ably assisted the Year 3 students with their exploration of the self-portrait. The Year 3 students looked at the work of Francis Bacon, Frida Kahlo and Vincent van Gogh amongst others, and then created their own self portrait while looking in a mirror. The Year 10 students gave positive encouragement, helpful drawing hints and the highlight for the Year 3 students was when some of the Year 10s created their own self-portraits. Many Year 3s wanted to take the Year 10 images back to their classroom with them! It was lovely to see the Year 10s assisting the younger artists and I thank them for their good humour, patience and hands on assistance!
Sharon Taki ELC/Junior School Japanese In the last two weeks of Term 2, the Years 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to visit the Prep and Year 1 classes to share their Japanese storybooks.
The students were able to apply their knowledge of the different writing systems of Japanese and create children’s storybooks about colours and fruit using hiragana characters. The students especially enjoyed teaching their younger buddies the names of colours and fruit and were surprised at how quickly they could memorise the new vocabulary! Thank you Prep and Year 1, we hope you enjoyed our visit! Konami Charlton Junior School Japanese
Ngaire Harman Visual Art Coordinator
Performing Arts News “The Show Must Go On” As we start what is traditionally our busiest semester in the Arts, this old theatre saying seems appropriate. I am incredibly proud of the staff and students in the Arts who have kept their focus and commitment to their learning and to their craft - regardless of the obvious challenges present at the moment. It is a wonderful reflection of all involved and truly demonstrates that what makes us excel in the Arts is not what houses us or what we have at our disposal. Talent, commitment and determination are what matters most - and I have seen that across all the Cocurricular Arts in abundance following the fire. Gold Coast Eisteddfod With Eisteddfod season rapidly approaching, our bands, choirs and dance troupes are all working hard to ensure that they are performing at their very best. Students are reminded to attend all rehearsals and ensure that they are on time. Information regarding these Eisteddfod sessions will be available on TASS by the end of Week 2. Please make sure you accept these events. Please email any enquiries to the Teacher in charge of your child’s group or to Paul Oakley-Grant at paulo@salc.qld.edu.au (Bands and SS Choir), Lauren Majinovic at laurenm@salc.qld.edu.au (Mini Musos, JS Choirs) or Paula Guild at paulag@salc.qld.edu.au (Dance)
New PAT Singing Teacher This Term we welcome Linlee Ogden to our PAT Team as Vocal PAT Tutor to replace Emily Hosking who has moved overseas to work as a performer. Linlee is an experienced singer, pianist and private music teacher as well as music director. Since 2011 Linlee has worked here at the Gold Coast full time sharing her skills and love for music through private voice and piano lessons. Linlee completed a Graduate Diploma of Music in 2014 at Queensland Conservatorium of Music / Griffith University specialising in Contemporary Voice Pedagogy, and in 2011 completing Grade 8 AMEB Piano. Linlee is a full member of ANATS, the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing, and regularly attends seminars and workshops to keep up to date with the latest scientific findings and teaching trends in her field. Welcome Linlee. Cilla Scott Head of Arts
Wild after School Art Classes
Thursday 11 August
Dance Troupes
Learn to Create, Draw and Paint..... Use your imagination, it’s fun for everyone!
Friday 12 August
Dance Troupes
Monday 3:00pm - 4:30pm - Meet Outside Room B12
Monday 15 August 2.00pm
Mini Musos
Wednesday 17 August 12.30pm
Percussion Ensemble
Wednesday 17 August 6.30pm
JS Concert Band
Thursday 18 August 12.00pm
Concert Band
Friday 19 August 2.00pm
Jazz Band
Monday 22 August 9.00am
Semitones
Tuesday 23 August 1.30pm
MS/SS Choir
Tuesday 23 August 3.30pm
Golden Clefs
All Sessions at The Arts Centre, Gold Coast
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
Individual Eisteddfod Achievement As we approach the Individual sessions at Gold Coast Eisteddfod, please email me at priscillas@salc.qld.edu with results and photos where possible, so that we can celebrate your child’s achievements. Term 4 Date Claimers Please note that the following events have changed: Dance Night - Wednesday 5 October 6.00pm - Robina Community Centre Cultural Awards Evening - Wednesday 19 October 6.30pm
TSA's needed Traffic Safety Attendant Volunteers urgently needed on Mondays and Thursdays. Please contact Jo-Anne Levey joannel@salc.qld.edu.au or phone 5568 5901
P & F News The General Meeting was held on Wednesday 8 June. The Mother’s Day stall was a great success and we thank all those involved in making this a special day for the kids. Sports shirts for College Futsal and Touch teams have now been supplied. They will be used by teams representing the College in tournaments. The P & F committe and those who attended the meeting put forward a motion that the P & F will pay for a PA system to be installed in the Bus Shelter. This will make the volunteers work easier and assist the children getting picked up. Mr Kotzur’s Principal Report gave us an overview of the progress on J Block: the demolition and the rebuilding strategies. He also discussed the new plans for J block with improvements that the College would like to achieve if possible as part of the rebuild. It was decided to run a community event in Term 4 to allow students, staff and parents to come together to support the J Block redevelopment. Details of the night will be sent out when finalised. Transformation of the old tuckshop area into the new amphitheatre is nearly complete and it is a great looking area for all children at St Andrews. The P & F have contributed to this project.
Dates to Remember JULY Sunday 24 Year 6 Church Service, Worship Centre – 9.00am Monday 25 South Qld Champion of Champions Futsal 25-29 July (involves some Year 6 students) Tuesday 26 Chapel, Worship Centre – 1.40pm Thursday 28 Japanese Students visiting for half a day Friday 29 Prep Family Fun Night, Doodlebugs – 4.30pm Sunday 31 Eisteddfods Commence AUGUST Tuesday 2 ICAS Comp English Hinterland Track & Field Carnival – Griffith Uni Japanese Students visiting for half a day Assembly, Multi Purpose Hall – 1.40pm Wednesday 3 Hinterland Track & Field Carnival – Griffith Uni Friday 5 P-2 Disco, Multi Purpose Hall – 6.00 to 7.30pm
We look forward to seeing you all at our next general meeting on Wednesday 7 September.
weekly prize winners
Wk 3 – Lisa R Wk 4 – Melissa S Wk 5 - Shirley R Wk 6 - Lynette J Wk 7 – Brenda M Wk 8 – Bronwyn W Trivia Night The P & F Olympic Trivia Night is coming up on Saturday 20 August at 6pm, trivia kicking off at 7pm. Tickets are selling fast so book your table of 8 now! Tickets only $10 each & must be prepurchased via the following link: www.trybooking.com/LVSA 10 different categories of trivia from general knowledge to entertainment & sport. BYO food & alcohol. Lots of fantastic prizes on offer. All money raised will go towards rebuilding J Block. Please see the attached flyer for more information. If you have a business or know anyone who would like to make a product donation to our raffle we would be very grateful. Please contact Jessica Russell on 0408 125 310.
Your 2015/2016 Membership has EXPIRED! Purchase a new book or digital membership for $60 www.entbook.com.au/14404l5 Raising funds for the Senior School restoration and furniture for the Junior School Library.
St Andrews Lutheran college P & F proudly presents
Olympic Trivia Night 2016
SATURDAY 20 AUGUST 2016
MPH DOORS OPEN AT 6PM FOR A 7PM START A night of fun, laughter & prizes galore!! All proceeds on the night will go to supporting the rebuild of J Block. Get into the Olympic spirit! Every table will be assigned a country... come dressed in your country’s colours & decorate your table! Tickets $10 per person, must be pre-purchased. Tables of 8 (maximum). FOR MORE INFO & TO BOOK TICKETS GO TO: www.trybooking.com/LVSA Why not gather your friends and book a table of 8 – simply elect one person to buy all the tickets at once via TryBooking and this will guarantee you are all on the same table. (Note: for single ticket purchases seats will be allocated randomly to fill tables). BYO food & drinks including alcohol Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits available all night
* Raffles * Lucky door prize * Coin toss * PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED TABLE & mANY more prizes to be won! If you would like to donate a prize for the night, please contact Jessica Russell: russell.lj@bigpond.com or 0408 125 310
MAJOR PRIZE RAFFLE Tickets 3 for $5 Available for purchase on the night of or before the Trivia Night, from the ELC, Main Reception and all other College Administration areas. To be drawn at the Trivia Night. All funds to go towards the J Block rebuild.
1ST PRIZE - Overnight Accommodation in a Superior Hotel Room at Jupiters Hotel & Casino, including Buffet Breakfast for 2 Adults at Food Fantasy valued at $589 - proudly donated by Jupiters Gold Coast
2ND PRIZE - Breville Nespresso Pixie & Aeroccino3 Coffee Machine (RRP $249) - proudly donated by The Good Guys, Robina
3RD PRIZE - High Tea for 4 people in The Panorama Lounge at RACV Royal Pines Resort valued at $116 - proudly donated by RACV Royal Pines
To purchase raffle tickets over the phone please contact Jessica on 0408 125 310
St Andrews Lutheran college P & F
Olympic Trivia Night SPONSORS
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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships
Tolerance:
WORDS Michael Grose
a vital ingredient for your child’s
success
Kids who accept differences in others are setting themselves up for success in the world of diversity that they will enter. Want your child to be successful way past the confines of the school gate? Then you need to make sure your child is tolerant of individual differences and accepting of children and adults who look and act differently to them. There’s no doubt that success in today’s world depends on the ability to understand, appreciate and work with others. The child who is open to differences is likely to have more opportunities in school, in business and in life in general.
Schools are diverse places Walk into any school ground in Australia and you’ll witness diversity firsthand. You’re likely to see children from many different cultural, racial and family backgrounds. You’ll also see kids with different needs and diverse ways of expressing themselves. Some kids will wear their hearts on their sleeves, while others will be taciturn and quiet. Tolerant kids are accepting of these differences. They make friends with children and young people who may look and act differently to them.
Intolerance breeds bullying Intolerance, or prejudice, is at the heart of a great deal of the bullying that occurs among children and young people. Kids who look
and act differently or who are more isolated often experience bullying for no apparent reason other than the fact that they are ‘different’. Whole-hearted acceptance and even appreciation Tolerance: a vital ingredient for your child’s success of differences is a preventative bullying measure that we can all support.
Tolerance starts at home Kids learn attitudes such as tolerance from those around them. Children in primary school usually reflect the attitudes of their parents. While adolescents are strongly influenced by their peers, parental attitudes still have a significant impact on their attitudes to other people. In short, if you want your child to be accepting of differences – whether they are racial, cultural, behavioural or in sexual orientation – then make tolerance a family trait. Here’s how: Help your child feel accepted, respected, and valued. When your child feels good about himself, he is more able to treat others respectfully. Model acceptance. Kids learn what they live so make sure you welcome differences in others, and be sensitive to cultural or racial stereotypes. It also helps on a practical level to discuss prejudice and stereotypes when they occur in the media.
Challenge prejudice or narrow-minded views. Sometimes kids, knowingly or unknowingly, can say the cruellest things about others. As a parent respectfully remind your child or young person about the impact that a narrow view can have on his or her own behaviour as well as on those it may be directed towards. Intolerance of diversity is an attitude that parents should make a stand against. Answer kids’ questions about differences honestly and respectfully. Teach your kids that it is acceptable to notice and discuss differences as long as it is done with respect. Respect individual differences within your own family. Your ability to accept your children’s differing abilities, interests and styles will go a long way towards establishing an attitude of tolerance in the children themselves. By valuing the uniqueness of each member of your family you are teaching your kids to value the strengths in others, no matter how diverse. Modern Australia is such a wonderful culturallyrich place. This diversity is part of its magic. One way to make sure our children fully appreciate this richness is to fully embrace tolerance in everything we do.
Michael Grose
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