Issue 8 / 26 July 2013
From the Head of Junior School Welcome back to school for Term 3 and a warm welcome to the new families. I hope that you were able to take a break and enjoy some time together as a family. While the students were enjoying their holidays and taking a break from the daily pressures of school life, the teachers were involved in an International Baccalaureate workshop. Increasingly schools are being asked to do more and more in the short time that the students are at the school. The workshop gave teachers practical strategies to develop relevant, challenging and engaging curriculum that covers a number of subject areas under the one central idea. We value our teachers at St Andrews and providing professional development helps the teachers to keep up to date with latest best practice in education which ultimately transfers to greater benefits to the students. Last Wednesday the rain held off long enough for us to hold our annual track and field carnival. It was a fantastic day of competition, athletics and fun. The students showed outstanding sportsmanship and there was a great atmosphere around the carnival. It was great to see so many parents, grandparents and friends supporting the children. Congratulations to Gowandi who finished 2 points ahead. Thank you to Mr Manion, the PE department and the maintenance department for all of their work behind the scenes to pull the carnival together.
Semper Fidelis
Celebrating 20 years 2013
Celebrating 20 Years A Special Thanksgiving Service Sunday 4th August 2013 at 9am Worship Centre