From the Head of Junior School

Issue 10 / 25 July 2014

Welcome BackWelcome back to Term 3 and we hope that your mid-year break was both relaxing and rewarding. The students have started the term well and have settled back into a good routine already.

Staffing During the holidays, Ms Susan Ridley (Prep 2) was offered and accepted a job in Tasmania. We are excited for Susan as she begins a new venture in her life but sad to see a much loved and experienced teacher leave our community.

We welcome Mrs Bronwyn Waters to our teaching staff. Mrs Bronwyn Waters has been appointed the inaugural Director of the Early Learning Centre. She comes to St Andrews with 22 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. During this time she has worked in a variety of settings, including two extended periods as a Director of Early Learning Centres. Bronwyn also has experience as an Educator developing the next generation of Early Child-hood Educators, which will help to ensure that the Staff employed in our Centre will continue to grow and develop. Parents of children attending the ELC can be confident that their child is in the very best of hands.

TSA and Pedestrian CrossingThank you to the Traffic Safety Attendants who volunteer their time to help your children get to the car safely. The one small benefit they get is a reserved car park so that they can do their job. Please make sure these parks are kept vacant for our Traffic Safety Attendants. Please be extra vigilant when driving in and around the College and keep the speed of your car down to 15 kmh. The same rules for use of the pedestrian crossing apply at school as they do in public unless a traffic attendant is controlling the area. We all want our children to get home safely and we thank you for helping by slowing down.

Athletics CarnivalA great amount of sportsmanship, personal bests and sup-port for their teams were displayed at the annual athletics carnival last Friday. Even though the students nearly blew away in the strong winds, they still managed to have a lot of fun. Congratulations to Binging on winning the trophy but more importantly congratulations to all of the students

who participated and did their very best. Congratulations to the age group champions on your achievements, we are proud of your efforts. Thank you to the parents and visitors who came and supported the day. It was great seeing you there.

Darrin SchumacherDeputy PrincipalHead of Junior School

Junior School Bulletin

ELC News

During this week many parents have taken up the oppor-tunity to meet with their child’s teacher, in Parent Teacher Interviews, after reflecting on the Student Reports sent home at the end of Semester Two.

We value regular communication between home and school and are confident about the difference this can make to each child’s progress. Research information sug-gests that some of the most important factors in shaping children’s achievement are the influence of parents and the home environment.

It is crucial that parents and teachers see children as capa-ble individuals on an individual learning journey. Each child will develop and progress at their own pace … and while some parents will want to know how their child’s progress compares with that of others, it is important that the focus is strongly on celebrating their children’s successes, how-ever small, and on building in support to help them move forward from that point.

“Carol Tomlinson (2000), a noted expert on differentiation, points out that research has proven that students are more successful when they are taught based on their own readi-ness levels, interests and learning profiles.” (The Centre for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement – updated April 30, 2014.) This is one of our strategic priorities across the Junior School this year.

At home, parents can encourage their child to see, and cel-ebrate, his/her strengths rather than weaknesses. Remem-ber that in any class children’s ages will cover a span of at least 12 months and, especially in the Early Years, this puts them at very different developmental stages. Praising the efforts your child puts in will encourage them to try harder and foster a “growth mindset.”

Together, we have the privilege and responsibility of facilitating the growth, development and happiness of the children given to us to love and nurture.

“Encourage one another and build up one another.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Joy SchlossDeputy Head P-3 Assistant PYP Coordinator

I would like to say hello and thank you to the beautiful St Andrews College community for welcoming me so warmly. I am extremely excited to be appointed the Director of the Early Learning Centre and helping to bring the dreams and visions of the school to life.

My first week has been exciting! I have had a site visit and reviewed the plans of the service, and it will truly will be an amazing space for children and families. I have also been working on key documents and policies and reviewing the waiting list which is fabulous as it indicates the need and the excitement for the Early Learning Centre.

In the coming weeks I will be contacting families to arrange interviews and undertaking enrolments for the Centre. If you have any questions or enquires about the service please do not hesitate to contact myself on 5568 5990.

Bronwyn WatersDirector Early Learning Centre

From the Deputy Head of Junior School (P - 3)

Japanese News

Skype Sessions In Junior JapaneseOne way we can communicate with others in Japan is through Skype or Facetime sessions. Recently Year 1A had the opportunity to Skype with Fuzoku Elementary School in Shikoku, Japan. This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to ask their inquiry questions in Japanese and English about the Central Idea - People in all countries have responsibility to care for animals.

Art News

Jesus Christ Superstar School ProductionThe opening show was last night and what a fantastic performance by all, we look forward to tonights and Saturday nights performances.

Gold Coast Eisteddfod InformationPlease see the dates and times for Gold Coast Eisteddfod.All sections are at The Arts Centre Gold Coast.All notes containing more specific detail are available on Parent Lounge.

Any enquires can be emailed toDance: paulag@salc.qld.edu.au/performingarts@salc.qld.edu.auChoirs: kristined@salc.qld.edu.auBands: paulo@salc.qld.edu.au

Tuesday 12th August: Choirs1.30pm - MS/SS Choir (8 of 9)6.30pm - Golden Clefs (2 of 7)

Friday 15th August: Dance8.30am Session1st Section Jazz - (15 of 23)3rd SectionContemporary - (11 of 23)

2pm Session1st Section Jazz (19 of 25)3rd SectionContemporary (20 of 23)

Tuesday 19th August: Bands11am - Int Concert Band (2 of 7)4pm - Concert Band (4 of 8)6.30pm - Mini Musos (3 of 8)

Friday 22nd August3.30pm - Jazz Band (4 of 7)

Friday 1st September5.30pm - JS Dance Troupe Troupe (8 of 18)

Priscilla ScottHead of Artspriscillas@salc.qld.edu.au

Through this Skype session our students have gained a deeper understanding of the central idea. Students in Japan also had the opportunity to ask us questions in English and Japanese.

Japanese Speech ContestCongratulations to the following students who will repre-sent the College at the MLTAQ Griffith University Japanese Speech Contest on Sunday, August 17th:

Year 4: Charlee Cosgriff, Sienna Dalby and Georgie Hacker

Year 5: Joel Lupton, Nina Hill and Amy Dignan

Year 6: Mathilde Lambert, Bronte Good and Sarah-Anne Hornsey.

Minnasan Gambatte !!!!!

Sharon Taki Junior School Japanese

an outstanding achievement. Congratulations to our joint MVP winners Lachlan Hinds, Indigo Spinks and Captain Kye Shield and also to our highest goal scorers Darby Scott and Joel Jackson. Our College and the whole team would particularly like to thank parent volunteer Mr Shane Wilson who trained and coached the team.

National FISAF Champions - Federation Of Interna-tional Sports, Aerobics And Fitness St Andrews students Alexandra (Allie) and Stephanie (Stevie) Clark recently competed in the National FISAF Championships in Melbourne. Allie continued her excel-lent individual form to earn the Silver Medal in the Solo Sports Aerobic event. Allie also teamed up with Stevie and their friend Bella and they won the Gold Medal to become National Champions for the Trio event.

Rugby UnionNaithanial Thomson-Smith has recently been competing in a number of Rugby trials and Championships. He was selected for the GC Cyclones who played State Champion-ships in the break and then he played in the GC Festival of Rugby. Nait has also now been selected in the South Coast Primary Schools Rugby Un-ion team to compete at the State Championships later in the year.

Track And FieldCongratulations to BINGING on winning the Years 4-6 Athletics Carnival on Friday. We will have more details in future publications.

Andrew ManionHead of Sportandrewm@salc.qld.edu.au

Equestrian State Champions Bianca Van Kampen (Year 4) and Mikayla Van Kampen (Year 9) recently represented St Andrews at the Interschool State Equestrian Championships while on school holidays. It is with great pleasure and excitement that we inform you both girls won a State Championship. Bianca was named as the Primary State Champion Show Horse and Rider and Mikayla was awarded the Secondary State Champion Show Horse and Rider. Both girls have now qualified to represent St Andrews and Queensland at the National Interschool Equestrian event in Melbourne in October.

Gold Coast Suns Cup Our Year 6/7 AFL team competed in the GC SUNS Cup competition last term. All team members contributed very well and we went through our round stage undefeated. We played an excellent game to defeat Emmanuel in the Semi but unfortunately lost the Grand Final. Finishing Runner Up for such a large competition which involved teams from right across the South Coast area was certainly

Sport News

Student Achievements

Thank you and congratulations to Annie Hollamby and Georgia Dunlea for raising $500.00 towards buying equip-ment for our Special Care Nursery at The Tweed Hospital. The staff at Tweed Heads Hospital were very appreciative of the girls efforts.

Sarah Yates is bringing laughter & smiles to ‘The Terraces Aged Care’ at Varsity Lakes. Sarah is entertaining the resi-dents with her singing and piano playing and helps to win the bingo chocolates. Sarah is now part of the Divisional Therapist Entertainment group which sings to the residents at their fortnightly afternoon gatherings. They love having her as part of their entertainment. We are proud of her efforts and taking action and doing something good for others in the community.

Uniformshop News

Special Uniform sizes for 2015.The Uniform Shop carries a wide size range of uniforms but when we have an unexpected number students needing items at the smaller or larger end of our size range we run out of stock. If you think your child could be one of these students, or you know that they are already wearing the largest size and will need a bigger size next year, can you please contact the Uniform Shop ASAP. We want to ensure we have uniforms to fit everyone.

Sports Hat RecallIf you purchased a Floppy Sports Hat after November last year and the colour is now patchy and ‘purple’ please bring it to the Uniform Shop ASAP as we may be able to replace it for you. Formal Jumpers - Poly/Cotton optionWe now have a limited quantity of poly/cotton formal jumpers available as an alternative to our soft wool jump-ers. Size 6 -16 $70 each. Please note the sizes are smaller than our current wool jumpers. Discontinued Stock on Sale Now We have some items that still meet school regulations but are discontinued for various reasons. Tracksuit Jackets $30 (were $60) thinner white lining size 20 and 22 only Girls Blouses $37 poly cotton, old supplier Size 16 only - save $5Sports Shorts $16 taslon fabric size XS (16) only - were $20Gowandi House Shirts $18 - old supplier size 18 (like a cur-rent 16) - new stock is $24Navy 40 Denier Tights $3 - size 10-12 years, Mids and X Talls. New stock is thicker 70 denier and cost $7-7.50 each.Football Socks $7 - plain navy with cream sole. Discontin-ued supplier. Fit size 9-14 shoe You can purchase these in store or via Flexischools. Sorry no returns unless faulty. Volunteer Needed Thank you so very much to Libbey Nussey, Jenny Stadler, Lorraine Guy, Kristine Merrick and Fiona Guest for your help in the Uniform Shop this term. We really appreciate you giving up your precious time to volunteer. Unfortunately Kristine needs to leave us due to other com-mitments and we are still looking for a volunteer for Mon-days from 8am. If you can help please phone us on 5568 5933, email or drop in to see us.

Jacqui DesfossesUniform Shop Manageruniformshop@salc.qld.edu.au

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 un-der school links. 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 atpandf@salc.qld.edu.au

New BuildingAs most of you are aware the new building under the Library has been completed. The well needed Tuckshop has finally come to fruition and this is one of the projects the P & F has assisted with providing the funds for the fit out.

The P & F had a tour of the new facilities during the last meeting and are very pleased with the way the money has been spent.

FeteTHE 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 con-sider 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 An-drews, Treasurer: Michelle Brown, Secretary: Nicole Ainger.

P & F ExecutiveDaniel Renneberg

Tuckshop News

Welcome to Term 3This term we moved into our much anticipated new Tuck-shop. It has been well worth the wait!

The Tuckshop has a cafeteria style service area where students & staff can come in and help themselves then proceed to the cashier. The new facility also has a specially designed Tuckshop Box collect/production & distribution area, pot wash room for dishes, walk in cool room and freezer, gas cooktop and oven and a commercial oven which steams and roasts. As time goes by, students and staff will start to see more daily specials and a larger variety of food available. A surveillance system which will see all that happens in & outside of the new facility 24/7 has also

Dates to remember July/August

JulyMon 28 Scholastic Book Fair – Junior School Library 8am to 4pmTuesday 29Scholastic Book Fair – Junior School Library 8am to 4pmWednesday 30 ICAS English CompetitionScholastic Book Fair – Junior School Library 8am to 4pmThursday 31Scholastic Book Fair – Junior School Library 8am to 4pmAugustFriday 1 Years 3-6 Disco – Multi Purpose Hall – 6pm to 8pmScholastic Book Fair – Junior School Library 8am to 4pmMonday 4 ICLT Extension Day – Junior School LibraryGold Coast South Junior District Track and Field CarnivalTuesday 5 JS Assembly, MPH, 1.40pmThursday 7Eisteddfod ChoirsFriday 8 Eisteddfod ChoirsJunior Drama FestivalSaturday 9Eisteddfod Choirs

Inspirational Teachers

Get in quick to nominate an inspirational teacher. The dead-line is fast approaching for communities to nominate their inspiring teachers for Australia’s national teaching awards.

Nominations for the 2014 ASG National Excellence in Teach-ing Awards (NEiTA) close on 31 July 2014. Parents, grand-

parents, secondary student councils, school boards/councils, parent associations, committees of management and com-

munity organisations can nominate.

To nominate go to: http://www.asg.com.au/nominate%20. Teachers who receive a nomination feel validated for their

work and appreciate the kind gesture. If you believe that your child’s teacher has done an excellent job this year, I would

encourage you to nominate for this prestigious award.

We are selling the Entertainment Books again this year!!

Entertainment Memberships contain thou-sands of valuable up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from many of the best restaurants, cafés, arts, attractions, hotel accommoda-tion, travel and much more!

The price is $55.00 per book and $11.00 from each book goes to fundraising for the College. Books are available from Reception, Junior School Administration and the Uniform Shop.

*CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE NOW*

been installed. Volunteers play a huge part in the day to day running of the Tuckshop. As we now have more space, we are look-ing for volunteers who would like to help out. A couple of hours of help makes a huge impact on the daily running of the Tuckshop. Duties include: Helping with the collation etc of Tuckshop ordersThe preparation of fresh sandwiches Restocking of fridgesGeneral kitchen dutiesNo cash handling or cashier duties will be required. If you would like to help out, we are in need of assistance in the mornings and afternoons. You can volunteer to be here weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.

If you are interested please contact me by email at tuckshop@salc.qld.edu.au or call in anytime.

Trina van der KampTuckshop Manager

INSIGHTSBuilding parent-school partnerships

Learning to stop and think before reacting is one of the most valuable life skills a child can develop.

Raising space cadets

WORDS Michael Grose

Know someone with a hair trigger? The smallest thing sets them off. That ‘thing’ maybe a cutting comment from someone, a nasty look or a thoughtless remark. Whatever it is, not a moment is taken to think, consider or weigh up options. They simply explode.

Anger exudes from every pore.

I know some adults like this. They are

awful to live with. Their family walks on

eggshells, not wanting to upset them.

The trouble is, they’ve been like that since

childhood.

I also know some kids like this. I wonder

if their hair trigger will remain into

adulthood. Such kids, who are usually

highly strung, need to learn to put a

space between an event (that leads to a

reaction) and their response. They need

to become space cadets, learning how to

stop, think and act – all in a split second.

When a space cadet hears someone

say something sarcastic he’ll pause for a

split second while he thinks of different

responses (ranging from doing nothing

through to engaging in a bit of humorous

banter) and only then choose the best

of those responses. Some space cadets

I know, who have been taught this skill,

will call on their BEST SELF and choose

the best response based on one that

represents their values for that occasion.

Space cadets generally have healthier

relationships as they are predictable, more

considerate and better able to match their

responses to their own BEST self.

Anyone who has ever regretted a

remark they made to a friend, loved one

or workmate under duress will know

what I mean. You felt that the remark ‘let

yourself down’. Space cadets experience

less of this guilt as they are more likely to

make the right remark in the first place.

Space cadets have high emotional awareness which not

only leads to better responses, but it also

leads to better regulation of emotions and

behaviour. That’s why the development

of self-awareness in kids is probably more

important to long-term wellbeing, success

and happiness than the development of

self-esteem. If not, it’s on a par because

it’s such a valuable skill to possess.

When something evokes an unpLeasant emotion

(anger, frustration or anxiety), encourage kids to:

Avoid reacting

impulsively. take some deep

breaths. Be calm.

WhAt happened? how are you feeling?

What are you thinking?

hoW can you best

respond?

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Think

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ST ANDREWS LUTHERAN COLLEGE

Code of Conduct for Students Travelling on the College Bus RunsAll students travelling on the College bus services must adhere to the following Bus Code of Conduct. Repeated failure to do so may result in the student not being able to access this service.

Stand clear until the Bus stops and doors are opened.

Board the bus in an orderly manner.

Show the Driver your 10 Trip Pass, Term Pass, or pay your fare.

Junior School passengers must sit in the front section of the Bus.

Choose a seat and sit down. Remember this is your seat for the whole journey.

There is no moving from your seat once the journey has commenced.Stay seated until the bus stops.

Put your bag under your seat or on your lap.

Put on your Seat Belt. Talk quietly to your friends or listen to electronic devices with headphones only. Keep your feet off the seats.

Tell the Driver where you want to get off, in plenty of time for him/her to pull over. Be ready

to get off at your stop.

Follow all of your Driver’s instructions at all times.

Remember: Respect the Bus, Bus Driver, other passengers and their property

NO FOOD OR DRINK ARE TO BE CONSUMED ON THE BUS.

BUS TICKETING ARRANGEMENTS

Fares are to be paid to the driver each journey by any of the following methods:

1. Term Passes are available from Reception at the beginning of each term.2. 10 Trip passes are available from Reception throughout term.3. No money or no Pass AM run - Driver gets student name and year level for Reception.

Reception will then click bus pass once purchased for trip owed or contact parents regarding payment.

4. No money or no Pass PM run - Students go to Reception and get a Pink Travel Pass.Reception will then click bus pass once purchased for trip owed or contact parents regarding payment.