Middle/Senior School Bulletin Issue 11 / 08 August 2014
make special mention of Mrs Hill, Mrs Craig-Ward and Mr Maessen who will look after the students and ensure it is a ‘life-changing experience.’
Middle & Senior School News This week, I had the great pleasure of coming across a diverse range of learning activities. This is not uncommon, in fact it is more aptly described as a norm at St Andrews. ‘Life-wide’ learning is something we want to promote and encourage. One of the ways we do that is by offering a very diverse range of activities in classes and beyond the classroom. We want our young people to grow and develop in all aspects of themselves; and to take responsible risks as they stretch themselves, by developing both a growth mindset and an understanding of the importance of seeking to do and be one’s personal best in all endeavours. I thought I would share a few ‘moments of awe’ I experienced this week that connect to this ambition we hold for our students. At the Senior School Expo on Tuesday night, I had casual conversations with Isabella Leary and Fraser Eller, both of whom, in an understated way, shared with me that at District Athletics on Tuesday they had, won the high jump (Bella) and set a new district record in the 400m (Fraser). These significant achievement are noteworthy, but in the lives of these young people, just part of the tapestry of their week. Early that day, I had the great pleasure of watching our Japanese visitors from Higashino High School and our students enjoying both a ‘Picnic in the Dome’ and a highly contested volleyball and basketball game. There is no understating the importance of these cultural exchanges. Thank you to all of the school ‘buddies’, host families and to Mrs Hill for making these opportunities to broaden our thinking and to make connections beyond our shores a reality. It is simply so much more than a language exchange program. As our students prepare to travel to Japan, I would also like to
On Wednesday, Year 11 student Melissa Maessen delivered Chapel Service on the theme, ‘a life worth living, is a life lived for others.’ Amongst other things she challenged her peers to take action and to help those in need. Next Tuesday, students are encouraged to dress in rainbow colours and to be a rainbow of hope as we raise funds for World Vision on Mufti Day. As a new initiative in 2014, our Design Technology department held Engineering Week this week, and offered a range of real-life lunchtime activities including a card tower building and egg drop competition for Middle and Senior School students. We also sent two teams to compete in the Theiss Spaghetti Bridge Building competition on Friday. Also away on Friday were our chess teams who contested their 1st place titles at the AGCC Chess competition. (At time of printing results are unknown.)
The Year 8 Debating team progressed to the semi-final after arguing the negative to the statement, ‘Beauty is better than brains.’ And this week, they did an admirable job of arguing the affirmative of ‘Australia is in need of a new flag.’
The ‘Going into Business’ elective students were visited this week by the coordinator of the Burleigh Markets who took them through the practical aspects they will need to consider as they prepare to hold a fundraising stall at the markets later this term. Through this ‘real-life’ opportunity, students will be able to see an authentic application of the knowledge they are gaining and to grow as thinkers. Learning is organic, it is everywhere and in all things and it reaches far beyond the classroom walls. It strikes me that what I am sharing with you this week all relates to activities and interactions that happened outside of the ‘normal’ classroom. And I suppose that is the point. It is in the everyday routines of learning at St Andrews, the building of habits and the engagement in quality teaching and learning experiences that St Andrews continues to focus on educating the whole child. With everything that the College has to offer, in and out of classes, I continue to feel both immensely blessed and truly humbled by the young people and the educators who serve in this community. Year 11 Camp Year 11 students will attend a leadership camp at Emu Gully next Monday - Wednesday. The camp aims to build leadership and teamwork skills across the cohort. Following that experience, the process of nominating for elected leadership positions in 2015 will commence. The camp experience, is both physically intense, mentally challenging and an incredible bonding experience for the whole cohort. Enjoy your time at camp! Middle School Expo – Monday 18 August A reminder to all current Middle School and Year 6 families that the Middle School Expo will be held on Monday 18 August from 5.00 – 7.00pm. Classes for students in Years 7-9 will finish at 12.40pm on that day so that students and staff can set up for the evening showcase of life in the Middle School. Students are free to go home for the afternoon or to remain at the College supervised and working to assist with the set up. Virginia Warner Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School
Chaplains Chat If you look to your right as you drive up the hill you will notice a new addition. A large three and a half ton block of Helidon Freestone has been placed in the centre of the labyrinth. So the 20th Anniversary project is nudging closer to completion. The clay tiles inscribed by students and staff from last year have been installed (glued and grouted) thanks to the hard work of our ground staff during the last set of holidays. There is still work to be done. The artist, Suzi Lucas who works under the business name Art Outside, will be working on the stone in the next weeks, inserting ceramics elements into the sculptured stone. Final landscaping and laying of turf will be attended to also during this time. It promises to be a yet more beautiful and interesting space.
You may well ask: What’s the point of a labyrinth? A labyrinth is not a maze which are designed to confuse by offering multiple paths. A labyrinth is a single though winding path that lead to the centre and the same path is followed on the return journey. You can’t get lost? Labyrinths were constructed so far in the human past that their original use is now lost to us. They were used in a Christian context in the middle ages. It has been suggested that this was a form of pilgrimage for those who could not go on longer pilgrimages because time, money or circumstances would not permit but no records of how they were used exist. There has been in recent times a resurgence of interest in and construction of labyrinths. Some people find that walking a labyrinth is a calming experience; an opportunity for prayer; an aid to focusing attention on a thorny issue that has to be dealt with. It has been suggested that the experience itself, the path with all its turnings and the deliberate pace with which it is walked evokes a reflective, meditative state of mind. It has already been used to provide space, place and time for stressed students to calm down to celebrate community and the venue for a rite of farewell. It has been useful for individuals and groups. With the relocation of the tuckshop to its new position under the Cecile Ryan Centre the location of the labyrinth is now not far from student activity, but still affords an aesthetically pleasing space for quiet reflection. The stone which has been placed in the centre is four sided with different motifs on each face taking up the idea of
life as a journey. The four faces (in a clockwork direction starting with the face in line with the entry to the labyrinth) represent: • • • •
Birth – the unfolding fern fronds Life - the growing tree Death- the twelve lines Resurrection – much taller unfurling fern fronds extending right to the top of the stone. This design incorporates Martin Luther’s crest - the large
3) Know Thyself - There are few things that can truly guide powerful decisions more than knowledge of who you really are, your values and strengths. In Christian Studies both our Year 11’s and 12’s are exploring values, how these are developed and what this means on a personal level and how it impacts our choices and relationships. 4) “Premortem” - More simply, it’s merely asking the question, “What’s the worst that could happen?” Look at all the options, have a backup plan, and consider how you will act if it all doesn’t go the way you had envisaged. There is a link here to encouraging a growth mindset. 5) Focus – Reduce the distractions, stick with the job at hand, and remember to be skilled it is important to practice, stop procrastinating.
round symbol- which conveys something of the same message of the stone itself that new life in eternity is Christ gift to all call on his name. It is the hope of the designers that the labyrinth will be a place useful to individuals and groups in the community to reflect and to celebrate; to come to calm, be grounded and centred; to take time out; to journey into self and back out to engage better with life.
6) A family legacy – Having a family story that is shared can be extremely powerful. Children who know the stories of those who came before them have higher self-esteem and a sense of control over their lives. We don’t remember rules or statistics very well but we do remember stories and they can serve to motivate us, give life meaning and offer guidance for decision making. 7) The Golden Rule – Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. A simple one but one we all know. I found Barker’s thoughts interesting and hopefully our students can connect with some of these ideas and use them to enhance their own wellbeing as they journey through life.
Pastor Terry Unger
Senior School News Positive Education – 7 Ideas from Ancient Thinkers that will Improve Modern Life By Eric Barker, Barking Up The Wrong Tree | July 28, 2014 Barker reflects on what we can learn from ancient thinkers. At the upcoming Year 11 Leadership Camp we will be sharing these ideas with the students as it is a different take on Seligman’s PERMA Wellbeing Model and may help them establish some personal habits that can assist with promoting personal wellbeing. 1) Community is vital - For 99 percent of human existence we lived in small tribes and were surrounded by family and friends. In traditional societies, for example Africa, life is emotionally rich and materially poor. However, Barker found that Facebook is not a replacement for time with friends. Research has revealed that there is a strong correlation between high amounts of time online and high levels of reported loneliness. What can we learn? Use technology to facilitate face to face meetings with friends, not to replace them. 2) “Mens sana in corpore sano” - “A sound mind in a healthy body.” We all know how important it is to exercise and eat well to keep our mind sharp and happy.
Generation Next Generation Next is a great site for parents and teachers. They recently published findings about what’s happening online for our teens. Contributors regularly publish thought provoking articles and the latest research on young people, what’s going on in their world and how the adults in their lives can help. Link to the article: http://www.generationnext.com.au/2014/07/whats-happening-online/ Congratulations to: • Oliver Lepp, Kaitlyn Croke, Brooke McDonnell who have begun a traineeship with Greencross Vets • Anabel Lamburd who has been accepted into the GUEST Program through Griffith University to study Forensic Psychology • All students who are raising funds for World Vision by participating in the 40 Hour Famine on 15-17 August. If your child has taken a booklet to participate, this must be returned whether they participate or not • Tia Faulkner and Lachlan Irvine who have been selected in the Queensland Heat Team to compete in the Australian Cross Country Championships in Albany, Western Australia later this month • Fraser Eller who won his 400m and broke the District Record in 52.39, Isabella Leary who won her high jump event and Lachlan Irvine who placed in the 1500m at the recent Gold District School Athletics Championships If you have any concerns or queries please contact me on tanias@salc.qld.edu.au Tania Stewart Head of Senior School
Middle School News MS Expo 18 August Our annual Middle School Expo is rapidly approaching with both teachers and students preparing to showcase some of the learning that occurs within the Middle School. This evening is a fantastic opportunity for parents to discuss with staff the potential subject pathways that are offered both within and ultimately beyond the Middle School. Students will finish class at lunchtime on the day and have the opportunity to either remain at the College and assist with preparation for the Expo or be picked up from 12:40pm. A permission form will have been sent home this week regarding which of these two options will best suit your family circumstances. I look forward to meeting with many of you during the evening of the Expo. Debating and Spaghetti On Wednesday 6 August our Year 8 debaters will have competed in the Semi-Finals of the Gold Coast Schools Debating Competition. To be in the top four teams on the Coast is a fantastic achievement and testament to the enthusiasm and learning potential of these young boys and girls. Their willingness to step beyond their comfort zones and participate as novices in this demanding activity has been a delight to behold and exemplifies the growth mindset encouraged by the College. On Friday 8 August a dedicated group of young engineers headed to Brisbane to participate in the Thiess Spaghetti Bridge-building competition (apparently one of the rare times that spaghetti should not be al dente). The students form part of a new subject within the Middle School Electives programme which emphasizes an integrated approach to the subject disciplines of Science, Technology and Mathematics. Thanks to Mr Brendan Smith for providing this opportunity for our students. Winter Uniform Finally, as our weather appears to be fluctuating between warm spring days and chilly winter ones it is worth a reminder that the College tracksuit top may be worn with the sport uniform but not with the regular formal uniform. Thank you for your assistance in ensuring that our students arrive on campus each morning dressed in the appropriate attire. As always, please contact me should you wish to discuss any items relating to the Middle School. Tom Casey Head of Middle School tomc@salc.qld.edu.au
Student Development Opportunity to build something of lasting value A quick survey through some classrooms at lunch reveals students working on extra-curricular projects and building skills for lifelong learning. One of our students has just completed a ‘cigar box guitar’ which sounds fantastic and he’ll use this for his musical interests, but it has also honed his understanding of design, materials and other skills he may use in his career or contribution to community. Other examples of activity include, students shaping skate boards, others are meeting to design electrical circuits for robots and some baking cakes to show hospitality to our visitors from Higashino High Schoool, Japan. It is an appropriate time for some young men from Years 9 and 10 to enrol in the next round of Growing Good Men and consider how they contribute to their community and build something of lasting value.
Growing Good Men is one of the opportunities we as a College provide to address some concerns about the development of adolescent men systematically as a College. For many of the young men who have been involved so far, it is an integral part of their growth to maturity, confidence and wellbeing. Growing Good Men is a gender-specific program for boys. Drawing upon a wide range of literature on Bringing up Boys, Manhood, Boys in Schools, Leadership and Rites of Passage. It is a deliberate attempt to give young men a clearer sense of their identity, their dignity, their values, their potential and in the context of a physical challenge and creative work project, under the mentorship of staff they respect and trust. If your son is in either Year 9 or 10 and you would like for them to be part of the next program, please contact me by the 15th August. The course will be facilitated by Senior Teachers, Pastor and Grounds staff as the boys experience some teaching, some humor and a meaningful work project that will help them in their development. The project will run for the last 4 Thursday afternoons of this term (August 28th, September 4th, 11th, 18th) from 3.15pm to 5pm in J1 and the garden around the labyrinth. Afternoon tea, refreshments and work booklets will be provided. James Nelson Director of Student Development jamesn@salc.qld.edu.au
Art News Gold Coast Eisteddfod Dates and Times All students involved have received notes with the details. Please ensure that you accept on Parent Lounge. All sections are at The Arts Centre Gold Coast. Tuesday 12th Aug CHOIRS 1.30pm – MS/SS Choir (8 of 9) 6.30pm Primary Combined Choir (2 of 7) Friday 15th Aug DANCE 8.30am Session Ist Section Jazz - No 15 of 23 3rd Section Contemp - 11 of 23 2pm Session 1st Section Jazz 19 of 25 Tuesday 19th August BANDS 11am – ICB (2 of 7) 4pm – CB (4 of 8) 6.30pm – Mini Musos (3 of 8) Friday 22nd August 3.30 – Jazz Band (4 of 7) Monday 1st September 5.30pm JS Dance Troupe Troupe 8 of 18 Gold Coast Drama Festival This year we are entering two plays in the annual Gold Coast Secondary Schools Drama Festival. The first, The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (Illiad! Illiad! Illiad!) is entered in the Junior Section which will be held at PBCSHS Saturday 9th August. This play has been directed by our PAT Speech and Drama Tutor, Mrs Cassie Zorko. We have also entered the Intermediate Section with our Year 10 Drama class who will be presenting a student devised piece, Once Upon a Time, that uses elements from well known fairytales to explore contemporary issues. This piece will be presented on Saturday 23rd August at TSS. Gold Coast Eisteddfod Individual Results Anita Munro: Popular song 12/13 years with “Party in the USA” 3rd place. Musical Theatre 12/13 years with “Popular” from Wicked 2nd place. Australian Composer 12/15 years with “When I grow up” 2nd place. Best wishes to all students competing in Eisteddfods. Please remember to email your results to priscillas@salc.qld.edu.au Priscilla Scott Head of Arts priscillas@salc.qld.edu.au
Sport News Track And Field Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for the 10-12 Years Regional Track and Field Championships on September 2nd. Unfortunately the Carnival was changed to the same day as our Years 4-7 Inter Lutheran Carnival but we wish these athletes all the best as they attempt to make the South Coast Team for State Championships. Hayden Anderson, Boys 12 100m Dash 14.17 Satine Masiar, Girls 12 Long Jump 4.08m Jack Read, Boys 11 800m Run 2:42 Hayley Wells, Girls 12 Tetrathlon 620pts Jayden Sonter, Boys 11 Long Jump 4.16m After some outstanding performances at the IDSS Track and Field Carnival on 4th and 5th August, the following students have qualified to compete at the 13-19 Years Regional Track and Field Carnival. Fraser Eller – 400m 1st and NEW DISTRICT RECORD Isabella Leary – High Jump 1st Will Atkinson – 1500m 1st Tia Faulkner – 800m 1st, 1500m, 400m, Steeplechase. Lachlan Irvine – 1500m 2nd Kira Josephs – Javelin 2nd Charlotte Chant – 400m 3rd Katie Hayward – Race Walk Natalie Roberts – 100m, 200m, 400m We are still awaiting confirmation of the 3000m nominations. Congratulations to all of these St Andrews’ athletes as the qualifying events are particularly competitive at the District Track and Field Carnivals. Queensland Heat Cross Country Tia Faulkner and Lachlan Irvine have been selected in the Queensland Heat Cross Country Team to compete in the Australian Cross Country Championships in Albany, Western Australia later this month. This is an outstanding achievement from two of our most dedicated athletes. International Aerobics Congratulations to Alyshia Jut whose junior fitness team came second, in the international stream for Queensland. She will now be going to represent Australia overseas in Prague. Congratulations to all of these St Andrews’ athletes as the qualifying events are particularly competitive at the District Track and Field Carnivals. FUTSAL All the St Andrews’ teams that made the Champion of Champions Futsal Competitions have performed very well. There were at least 120 Futsal schools that compete through various tournaments trying to qualify for these championships. By getting into it we made the top 12 in South Queensland. Our 13, 14 and 19 Boys and 19 Girls
all qualified. The 19 Boys achieved the best being top of their pool but losing their semi. These boys are now invited to contest the Australasian tournament which is the top 4 schools from various regions in the state and some teams from abroad. Their success is a reflection of how hard these teams have worked at developing the characteristics that the College values so much, as well as their awesome sporting talents. Rugby League Congratulations to Remi Hevey who has been selected in the South Coast 12 Years Rugby League team to play at the State Championships in Warwick later in the year. This is an outstanding achievement in a sport which is steadily developing in schools across the State. Andrew Manion Head of Sport andrewm@salc.qld.edu.au
Uniformshop News Special Uniform Sizes for 2015 The Uniform Shop carries a wide size range of uniforms but sometimes we run out of stock of less popular sizes. If you know your child needs an extra small size or is already wearing one of the largest sizes, can you please contact the Uniform Shop ASAP. We have already placed most of our orders for next year but have a small opportunity to add to the orders if needed. Formal Jumpers - Poly/Cotton Option We now have a limited quantity of poly/cotton formal jumpers available as an alternative to our soft wool jumpers. Size 6 -16 $70 each. Please note the sizes are slightly smaller than our current wool jumpers. New Customer Service Assistant Welcome to Fiona Guest who was the successful applicant for the Customer Service Assistant role we advertised recently. Fiona regularly volunteers in the Uniform Shop (and tuckshop) and has proven her ability to take on this casual role. We welcome her to our team. Jacqui Desfosses Uniform Shop Manager uniformshop@salc.qld.edu.au
Tuckshop News This month saw us holding a Pink Ribbon Fundraiser for one of our suppliers. We baked our usual Pink Ribbon shaped biscuits with pink icing. Some of our suppliers come to our aid by donating a large proportion of the ingredients. We would like to thank NORCO for donating the butter and also BIDVEST for donating the flour. It was greatly appreciated. Volunteers play a huge part in the day to day running of the Tuckshop. As we now have more space, we are looking for volunteers who would like to help out. A couple of hours help makes a huge impact on the daily running of the Tuckshop. Duties include: • Helping with the collation etc. of Tuckshop orders • The preparation of fresh sandwiches • Re – stocking of fridges • General kitchen duties NO CASH HANDLING OR CASHIER DUTIES WILL BE REQUIRED If you would like to help out, the following days are available for both morning & afternoon, weekly, fortnightly or monthly. • Monday 1 volunteer needed • Tuesday 1 volunteer needed • Wednesday 1 volunteer needed • Thursday 2 volunteers needed • Friday 2 volunteers needed If you are interested please contact me by email at tuckshop@salc.qld.edu.au or call in anytime. Trina van der Kamp Tuckshop Manager
P&F News The General P & F meeting for Term 3 will be held on Wednesday 13 August 7pm in the CRC. For those unable to attend, the minutes will be posted on the Parent Lounge under school links. If you have any agenda items for discussion please email the Secretary at pandf@salc.qld.edu.au It is a great opportunity to have input into school projects which the P & F fund. Everyone is welcome. If anyone has any suggestions or comments and cannot make the next meeting please email the P & F at pandf@ salc.qld.edu.au Official Opening of the CRC and Tuckshop On Wednesday 30 July P&F Executive members attended the official opening of the lower CRC, incorporating the Learning Hub and the new Tuckshop. We had the opportu-
nity to have a tour of the new Tuckshop and all its’ equipment which was funded from a donation of $150,000 from the P & F. The Tuckshop is now state of the art and is a sea of stainless steel – huge prep areas, cold room, storage galore, benches everywhere and 2 separate sections of bain maries for the students to be able to serve themselves. This is a facility the whole school community has wanted for years and now it has come to fruition. Fete THE DATE HAS BEEN SET – Saturday, 16 MAY 2015. The Fete will be here before we know it and the rides have been booked!!! So now we need to form the Fete Committee, please consider being involved. It is a very rewarding experience and this is the main fundraising event for the College. If you are interested in helping out, please come to the next meeting. There are plenty of subcommittee positions and the more assistance we have the more successful the Fete will be. If you have anything you wish to discuss do not hesitate to contact a member of the P & F. President: Daniel Renneberg, Vice President: Julieanne Andrews, Treasurer: Michelle Brown, Secretary: Nicole Ainger. P & F Executive Daniel Renneberg
Dates to remember August Monday 11 Year 11 Leadership Camp Year 10 Dance Incursion Tuesday 12 Year 11 Leadership Camp Gold Coast Eisteddfod Choirs - 1pm Wednesday 13 Year 11 Leadership Camp P&F General Meeting - 7pm Friday 15 Gold Coast Eisteddfod SS Dance Troupe Saturday 16 National Science Week National Book Week Sunday 17 MLTAQ Griffith Japanese Speech Contest Monday 18 Middle School Expo - 5pm Tuesday 19 Eisteddfod Bands - 10.30am Friday 22 Eisteddfod Jazz Band - 3pm
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With childhood and adolescent anxiety on the rise there’s a simple but powerful technique that all kids should practice. Parentingideas contributor Dr. Jenny Brockis explains the link between quiet time and the development of calm in kids. Let me share the stories of two very different kids who shared a common challenge. The first is Isobel. From her first day of child care, Isobel would cry incessantly when her mum tried to leave. In primary school she made a number of friends but lacked self-confidence. By the time she was in secondary school, she was known as a bit of a loner. In Year 10, Isobel started missing school. The second child is Jamie, who was always a bundle of energy. He had continuous ‘ants in his pants’. His hyperactivity led him to be assessed for attention deficit disorder, though this was ruled out. His teachers found his classroom antics difficult; he would constantly distract the other kids and muck about. Jamie ended up being suspended from school. As you can see, Isobel and Jamie were two very different kids. But the challenge they faced was eventually recognised as being the same: anxiety. While not always as severe as that suffered by Isobel and Jamie, anxiety – especially in those under 25 – is increasing at an alarming rate. It’s thought that the constant busyness of modern life, with little or no down time, is part of this problem. New technology allows our kids to connect with each other constantly, but paradoxically this has led in some instances to a huge sense of disconnect – and to anxiety.
Our brains were not designed to be constantly stimulated. All brains need some time out. In a constantly connected world what we need is more balance.
or look down towards the ground. Now it’s time for them to take a slow deep breath in through the nose, hold it for one to two seconds and then breathe out. Get them to do this two more times.
So what can we do to help our kids restore this balance?
5 After the third breath, ask them to continue breathing in the same way, now noticing the air as it passes in and out through their nostrils. After the next ten breaths, direct their focus to the rising and falling of their chest or tummy.
One of the most effective ways is to help children to know how they can proactively quieten down their mind, especially if it’s making them feel mad or sad. You can teach your kids how to enjoy quiet time. Here’s a technique that works well.
Tips for QuieT Time 1 Choose a time that suits you and your child. Morning or evening, just what ever works best for you as a family. 2 Schedule in ten to fifteen minutes for the practice. You may need to start with just two to four minutes at first. 3 Find a place that allows your child to stay quiet. This could be their bedroom or any other room in the house that they like being in and in which they can feel relaxed. 4 They can choose to sit or to lie down on a blanket or rug on the floor. Try to avoid their bed as they may fall asleep, which isn’t the purpose of the exercise. Get them to gently close their eyes
6 The next sequence requires them to notice any tension or muscle tightness in their shoulders, tummy or elsewhere and then, on each breath out, to let all that tension just float away, enjoying the sensation as they allow their muscles to become more relaxed. 7 Continue with the breathing exercise until you reach the end of your allotted time. When it’s time to stop, your child can just open their eyes, wriggle their toes and fingers and after a moment or two get up to resume the rest of their day. Practicing regular quiet time should start to produce some positive differences quite quickly. Once they have mastered the technique, it will always be available to them any time they feel over anxious or stressed. Just three deep breaths may be all they need.
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