School News

From the Head of Physical Education

Ms Jodie Scheele We certainly have Ali Griffin is also to be congratulated as she some talented entered the ACC Virtual Cross Country by sporting individuals sending her results taken from Athletics West, within our school. I Little Athletics events where the results of am very pleased to these events were processed by “Bluchip” inform you that Year Timing into a virtual ACC Cross Country 12 student, Eliza event. Ali placed third in the U/16 Girls. We Griffin was not only look forward to Ali continuing to run for St awarded the ACC George’s and wish her all the best with her H-Division heavy training schedule. Champion Girl at this year’s ACC HDivision Athletics Carnival but she also made it into the 2020 ACC All Stars Athletics Team for the Open Girls 400m Race. The All Stars team consists of the top performer for each event from all the ACC Athletics Carnivals from A to J Division. This really is an incredible achievement. Eliza ran the 400m in 59:47 seconds, not too far off the ACC record of 56:53secs. Over her high school career, she has excelled in Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country and has done so in such a humble manner. Eliza’s contribution to Physical Education has been outstanding and we thank her for all her efforts at the ACC Carnivals and for playing a major role in putting St George’s on the ACC map. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavours, Eliza. Another talented student is Year 9 Bonnie Baugh who competed in the 2020 “Groundswell Festival” which took place on the 4 October. Bonnie drops into the Scarborough Snake Pit bowl and her skating skills earnt her a win in the State round, where she won cash and a new board for herself. With the Tokyo Olympics offering skateboarding this year, there are exciting opportunities out there for our skating community and Bonnie has the potential and the attitude to go far in the sport.

Congratulations, Bonnie, on your achievements and we wish you all the best in your skating career.

PE Classes are going well! Currently, the Year 7’s are batting their way through their Cricket Program at Supreme Court Gardens, the Year 8’s are smashing their way through their Tennis Program at Kings Park Tennis Club. Year 9 and 10 are hitting home runs in their Softball games and we will be having some inter-class competitions later this term.

With the weather heating up, please ensure all students have the school hat ready, and a water bottle, for their PE classes. We are having inconsistencies with the PE Uniform in relation to socks. All students are required to wear the school sports socks. Thank you.

Jodie Scheele Head of Health and Physical Education

School News Student Term Dates - 2020

Term 4

13 October - 9 December

Student Term Dates - 2021 Term 1 29 January - 01 April New Student Orientation, 28 January Students Mid Term Break, Friday 26 February

Term 2 21 April - 02 July Students Mid Term Break, Friday 4 June

Enrolments The School Enrolment Policy requires one full term’s notice in writing prior to the withdrawal of a student from the School. Where such notice is not received, the School will charge an amount equal to the tuition fees for that current term.

To avoid fees in lieu being charged, notice of a student’s withdrawal must be received by the School before the first day of the School Term preceding the Term of the student’s departure. If this does not occur, families will be charged the remainder of the current Term, plus an additional Terms fee in lieu.

Upon withdrawal of a student from the School, all fees and charges incurred for that student are payable to the School in full within seven days of exit. If the account has been paid in full and a refund SEQTA The St George’s Anglican Grammar School SEQTA account is not a monitored platform. Please contact the staff member directly to ensure prompt action to your message. Computer Rental Agreement Computers are not always reliable and will sometimes fail and require repairs. This causes the student to, sometimes, go without a computer for a couple of weeks. The School can now offer free loan computers when required. Parents/guardians, please fill out and sign the agreement form here and allow the IT department 24 hours to prepare a computer for use.

Uniform Shop Please be advised that Matrix Uniforms are in the process of moving over to a new web platform which is taking longer than anticipated. Some of the items show that the stocks are out. Rest assured they are fully stocked up and have all the uniforms.

Battery Recycling Used batteries are being collected in the IT Manager’s office. Please take advantage of this free facility.

What batteries can be collected? Dry cell batteries include AA, AAA (single use or rechargeable), C, D, button batteries, 9V, 6V and cordless power tools.

What batteries cannot be collected? Lead acid batteries, such as car batteries, and mobile phone batteries cannot be collected. Please contact your local council for details of

is due, payment will be processed for the full More information can be found here: refund due within seven days of exit. https://www.mrc.wa.gov.au/School-community/ how to dispose of these batteries. Battery-programs/School 11 St George’s Anglican Grammar School Newsletter