Middle & Senior School News

Issue 08 / 30 May 2014

Mufti Day – Kokoda Youth Program Tuesday was our Mufti Day for this term (Kokoda themed) and we raised over $1300 for the Kokoda Youth Program through gold coin donations. We were fortunate to have Jo Clark (OAM, Olympic Gold Medalist - 2000 and the Community Engagement & Communications Officer at the Kokoda Youth Foundation) visit us to share the stories behind how our fundraising is helping young people at risk in our local area. Again this year, a number of our Sen-ior students and College staff have been training for the upcoming Kokoda Challenge event, and their persistence, determination and sense of mateship is an inspiration.

Preparing for Exams – Senior Study Sessions / Year 11 & 12 ExamsThis Wednesday the Year 12 students and a number of their teachers stayed behind after school to study together in the CRC. Next Wednesday the Year 11 students will do the same. There is no doubting the benefits pre-exam sessions have for our students. We know that peer tutor-ing and having their teachers on hand, assists them to develop their understanding and to review key concepts in depth. A reminder that Year 11 & 12 students are on Exam block from Thursday 12th June until Friday 20 June. During exams, students do not need to be at school outside their exam times. But, they must sign out if they are leaving after a scheduled exam and those students who want to study in the CRC during exam block are welcome to do so. All Year 11 & 12 students have an exam on the morning of Friday 20th June and will be dismissed at 12.40pm.

Canberra Parent Information NightOn Tuesday Year 7 parents attended an information even-ing about the upcoming Canberra trip. I’d like to thank Mrs Hamilton for her work in coordinating this wonderful tour and for her presentation on Tuesday. If you are a Year 7 parent, and you were unable to attend, materials will be accessible through Parent Lounge.

Power of SleepA good night’s sleep lays the foundation for strong aca-demic performance and sound physical and mental health. Yet research from around Australia shows that the majority of senior students receive inadequate amounts of sleep. On Thursday we were fortunate to have Brad Felstead, au-thor of Teen Sleep: How to help your teenager get a good night’s sleep, visit the College and deliver a seminar for our students in Years 10 – 12 and Secondary parents. The key message aimed to motivate students to get the sleep they require to be their best and armed students with easy to use strategies and techniques to help them get the right amount of sleep they need.

Upcoming EventsNext week, there is An Evening of Drama event on Tuesday 3rd June. The Senior Drama classes, are performing in the Ruth Butler Theatre from 6.30 – 8.00pm. On Wednesday night, there is a special evening for students (Years 10 – 12) and Secondary parents, Empowering Young Women - Making Positive Choices, in the Ruth Butler Theatre from 5.30pm – 7.00pm. There will be guest speakers from a range of professions including a doctor, emergency room nurse, psychologist, police officer and two past students, working with students and parents. The pressures that young women face and empowering students to make positive choices will be the focus of discussion. Light re-

Middle/Senior School Bulletin

Positive Education - Mindset – Fixed verses GrowthWith exams and assessment deadlines looming I thought it timely to review the concept of Mindset (Dweck) in our re-cent Senior School Assembly. As Henry Ford said, “whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re probably right”. We discussed the fixed verse growth mindset table below and the students were asked to identify which side of the table they most identified with to ascertain their mindset (or belief in their ability to improve, grow and develop). The students then watched “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch to gain a deeper understanding of what a growth mindset looked, felt and sounded like. Preparation Tips for Exam BlockVery soon our Year 11’s will undertake block exams for the

Senior School News

freshments will be available.

A final noteAs we enter the busy assessment period and our Year 10 students prepare for their work experience in Week 9, I remind parents that teachers are always happy to hear from you. If you have any questions, concerns or sentiments of gratitude to share, I encourage you to send an email or to contact the College. We are all here to help.

Virginia Warner Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School

first time. Here are some tips to prepare for exams.Take the time to plan• Plan your exam block including goals and daily commit-

ments. Make sure it is realistic and balanced. • Talk to your employers early to let them know you

need to limit your shifts / hours while studying.• Ensure your study space is comfortable, quiet, well lit,

organised and without distractions eg TV, phone.• Look after yourself.• Eat well (salad, vegetables, protein, nuts) for focus and

energy.Rest when you need to• Work out what times of day you have the most energy

and plan to study then.• Don’t study more than 40-60 mins without a short

break.• Try not to worry about other stuff happening in your

life eg relationships or friendships.• Ensure you wind down before bed to slow brain activity

eg slow, deep breathing, a shower or a bath, herbal tea or glass of milk.

Stay focused• Say “no” to parties during the weeks close to the ex-

ams to ensure you are sharp and focused.• When studying, switch your phone and email off to

stop the distractions.Ask for help:• Ask your teachers questions and seek feedback.• Talk about what you are studying as this helps to retain

the information.• Attend a few more tutorials or organise a focused

study group with like-minded peers.Be prepared• Read/ write everything three times as this helps to com-

mit information to memory.• Ask friends what they are doing that is helping with

their study.• You need to study within 24 hours of the exam on that

subject to retain more information.• Write things in coloured texta that you have trouble

remembering (names and dates) and blu-tack to your wall/door.

Day of the exam:• Stick to your usual routines.• Plan to arrive well before the start time.http://www.headspace.org.au/is-it-just-me/find-information/exam-survival Congratulations to:• The House and Sports Captains who ran the Futsal

BinGoJuWarra Challenge recently for Middle School students. Great work!

• Ashley Hayes who was selected to be a youth ambas-sador as part of a program run through Bond University to assist villages in the Solomon Islands.

• The Leo Club for their recent work collecting warm coats for the homeless.

• The Senior students who were involved in Arts Week and their teachers (notably Miss Scott and Mr Oakley Grant.)

• Miss Yeo and her Year 12 BCT students for the activi-ties they ran at the Nursing Home and in the Middle and Junior Schools as part of the events management unit.

• The Senior Futsal teams who won their competition and are on to the next stage and thanks coaches.

If you have any concerns or queries please contact me on tanias@salc.qld.edu.au

Tania StewartHead of Senior School

Servant Leadership & Meaningful LearningService Learning is an essential part of Lutheran education. We understand the importance of integrating faith in God to our work and our learning. For students to understand and gain meaning for their study and work is vital to their wellbeing and motivation. This model is sometimes counter cultural, but to serve is not to be a slave, but to lead, to influence and to shape our world. There are a range of programs and opportunities for young people at St An-drews to serve, lead and influence others. When reflecting with some students recently, here’s what I heard:

Sam (Growing Good Men) – ‘It was good to get out of the house. It was good to have a reason to do something rather than nothing, you know, just walking around the house. To know that our work helped make someone’s day and support them in the work they do. Yeah, it’s good.’

Taylor (St Andrews Aged Care) – ‘It is good to give back. We have a responsibility to give back to older people who have already served our country, our community and our families. Because others have done so much for us, it is important to give back and be willing to help.’

Ashley (Year 11 Christian Studies + Coats for a Cause, Rosies) – ‘I’m learning that I love helping people. Making a difference to people who sometimes struggle to help themselves. I’m seeing that small actions add up to greater things. I realise that my service often brings joy to others, but also gives me joy. I’m seeing how others live and how unfair some situations are. This is confronting but it is also motivating to find out how to do more.’

Rachel (Year 12 House Captains – Bingojuwarra Challenge) – ‘Great for us to get out of ruts and click relationships, forcing us to learn to relate to younger students. Helping younger students have confidence to engage with senior leaders. Fun watching others having fun, encouraging them and knowing they’re benefitting from it.’

In chapels through out the term, secondary students are hearing about the values of Humanity, Love and Justice. To accompany this with programs which offer them real and

Middle School News

Year 8 CampThe first Year 8 Camp for a number of years was held during NAPLAN week and its success reflected the positive attitudes of both the students and the staff who attended. When I visited the Camp on Tuesday afternoon it was evident that (whilst being somewhat sleep-deprived) the various camp groups were demonstrating the qualities of cooperation and enthusiasm which make these events very worthwhile. Thanks must go to Ms Colleen Dockstader for her organisation of the camp.

DebatingThe first debating team from St Andrews in five years wrapped up its regular season last week with a 50/50 re-cord. This is an admirable feat for a team of students who prior to the season had not witnessed a competitive debate, particularly as many of their opposition teams participated in a Year 7 competition. I look forward to being able to enter teams from both Years 8 and 9 in 2015.

iPad CareJust a reminder to parents that students should be keep-ing their iPads in a sturdy case. It is the time of year when complacency can sometimes creep in and iPads can be damaged as jumpers are pulled from bags or piles of books loaded into lockers. The IT Helpdesk can give sound advice on which cases have provided the best protection for the rigours of a school day.

As always please contact me should you wish to discuss any items further.

Tom CaseyHead of Middle Schooltomc@salc.qld.edu.au

Student Development

The next major event in DESTINATIONS is the week of work experience. We wish all students an enjoyable week as for many it is their first taste of the working world. Work expe-rience provides our students with some valuable insight into the workplace and many return reinvigorated with chosen pathways or re-energised with new ideas to explore!The vast majority of our Year 10 students have now found a host employer for their week of Work Experience June 16 to June 20 which is the last week of the semester. Students are urged to pay close attention to student notices over coming days for final notifications and guidance regarding the organistion and their conduct during work experience. Students should expect a visit while they are at their host employer from a member of the College staff.

Before they start, students will receive some final tips and advice for work experience. They will also receive a WORK EXPERIENCE DIARY to keep throughout the week. This di-ary will be handed in to Learning Advisors on TUESDAY 15 JULY. On completion of their work experience all students are asked to send a THANK YOU letter or card ( even a phone call) to thank their host employer. (Emails are not recommended.)

As part of the career and job researching process, each Year 10 student will shortly receive their own copy of the 2014 JOB GUIDE. In future learning advisor sessions students will find out how to make maximum use of this invaluable guide which is especially written for school students to help them map out career pathways. This is es-pecially relevant as early on next term students will consider and select the senior subjects they will study in Years 11 and 12. All students will study Maths and English and four other elective subjects. All subjects are two year courses so we do expect students to consider their course of study very carefully. To help them in this process Year 10 and Year 9 students and parents are invited to the SENIOR STUDIES EXPO on Tuesday 5 August from 5pm until 7pm in the RBT. This event will give students and parents the opportunity to find out more about the subjects on offer and career pathways. Shortly after this event, students will be asked to submit their subject selections online. Following subject selections, Year 10 students will have the opportunity to complete their Career Plan which will map out their options throughout their senior schooling and beyond.

UniversitiesYear 12 students planning to apply to Bond University are reminded that the online application is now open - the deadline for scholarship applications is the end of July. Griffith University GUESTS ProgramThrough the Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies (GUESTS) Program, motivated students can study a univer-sity course (subject) while at high school. To apply for the GUESTS program, students do need to be achieving at an A or B standard.

Current Year 12 students have until Friday, 30th May to apply for Semester 2 (July) intake. Year 11 students con-sidering GUESTS for semester one of 2015 will have until the end of September to apply. For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.griffith.edu.au/pathways/guests-

felt experiences in these areas ensures that we ‘walk the talk’ and that students are also given meaningful learning opportunities, experiences which build their integrity and build commitment to servant leadership.

James NelsonDirector of Student Developmentjamesn@salc.qld.edu.au

From the Director of Learning and TeachingExam timetables have been issued to the Year 11 and 12 students. Exam study leave begins on THURSDAY 12 JUNE until 12:40pm FRIDAY 20 JUNE. ALL Year 11 and 12 stu-dents will be dismissed at 12:40pm on FRIDAY JUNE 20.

Due to their week of Work Experience, Year 10 students can expect their exams to take place in lessons during the later part of week seven and during week eight. Exams for individual Year 10 subjects can be found on the Year 10 ASSESSMENT calendars.

Year 10 DestinationsParents of Year 10 students will be aware that a key feature of the Year 10 curriculum is the ongoing comprehensive careers program called DESTINATIONS aimed at preparing our students for their senior schooling, tertiary education and the workplace.

Careers News

programStudents and parents are urged to discuss this option with Mrs Wrigley if they considering including GUESTS is their Year 11/12 studies. Southern Cross University: You & Your FutureSCU have designed a new website that features informa-tion about careers, courses and how to get into university as well as videos from current and former students about their university experience. Win an iPad mini by taking a photo of a 15 second film related to an industry you’d like to work in and tag it on Instagram with #yourfuturescu.http://yourfuturescu.com.au/ University of Queensland: Campus ToursThe University of Queensland opens its doors to schools, individuals, families along with small and large groups of visitors throughout the year. Campus tours are offered daily during Queensland school holiday periods. Tours generally take about an hour and can be arranged dur-ing business hours. To book visit http://www.uq.edu.au/study/?page=26065 University of Queensland: Young Scholars ProgramApplications open early June.UQ’s Young Scholars Program is designed to nurture and develop exceptional high school students.http://www.uq.edu.au/youngscholars/ ACU Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Special Entry SchemeIndigenous Australians who apply for entry to an under-graduate program at ACU may be given special entry based on potential to succeed in the relevant course. No separate application is required provided the student identifies as an Indigenous student through the online TAC applica-tion process. ACU will then invite the student to attend an interview with Faculty & Indigenous Higher Education Unit staff. Support is available from the Indigenous Higher Education Units before & after such an interview. For more information about the special entry scheme, visit: http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/alternate_entry/atsi_spe-cial_entry_scheme ACU Elite Athlete ProgramApplications close Sun 13 July 2014 for Semester 2, and Nov/Dec for 2015. ACU’s Elite Athlete Program has been es-tablished to support future and current students who have maintained a record of excellence in sporting performance throughout their studies and wish to pursue a sporting ca-reer alongside an academic one. Future students deemed to be Elite Athletes will be eligible to receive up to five bonus points towards entry score for admission to courses at ACU.For more information and to apply for the program, visit:http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/alternate_entry/elite_athlete_program#1 Private CollegesBilly Blue Scholarship Applications Now OpenScholarship applications for June 2014 (mid-year) intake are now accepted. For more information and to apply, visit:http://www.billyblue.edu.au/apply/scholarships Shillington College Information SessionFriday 4th July, 6pm @Shillington College, Level 7, 167

Ann Street, Brisbane. Find out about studying a course in graphic design at Shillington College.http://www.shillingtoncollege.com.au/graphic-design-course/info-sessions Hobsons Course FinderOnline resource providing comprehensive information about tertiary education pathways, career options, scholar-ships and various post-school options. http://www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au/ AFS Intercultural Programs: Online Information Ses-sionsAFS is a global volunteer organization that arranges student exchanges to another country. If you’re unable to attend a local Open Day or Open Night, AFS are able to organise an online Skype session. Register your interest now:http://www.afs.org.au/news-and-events/open-days/#rur IEP Working Adventures Worldwide Information Ses-sionsBRISBANE: Information Sessions take place on Wed 25th June at the STA Travel Store, 243 Edward Street, Brisbane.• Work USA: 6pm – 6:30pm.• Work Canada and Work Canada Job Fair: 6:30pm –

7pm.• Work Britain and Work Britain Visa Kick Start: 7pm –

7:30pm. Price Waterhouse Coopers: Trainee ProgramThis program gives students practical experience at Pricewa-terhouse Coopers while they complete a three year degree majoring in either accounting or information technology.Applications close Saturday 14th June.http://www.pwc.com.au/careers/student/programs/trainee/index.htm Royal Australian Chemical Institute Career ProfilesThe career profiles provide an insight into the jobs avail-able for students interested in a career working within the chemistry field. http://www.raci.org.au/jobs-careers/career-profiles-2 Study LinkThis website provides detailed information on university study options and application processes from countries around the world.http://studylink.com/study-in-australia/

Christina Wrigley Director of Learning and Teaching christina@salc.qld.edu.au

Greencross Vets are offering School Based Traineeships in Certificate II in Animal Studies for the 2015 intake. Students who will be in Year 10 and 11 in 2015 are encouraged to apply. Contact Mrs Wrigley for more information and an application form. Deadline for all applications is JUNE 30th so students will need to make sure that completed application forms are returned to Mrs Wrigley by the end of this term (June 20)

Sport News

Representative Cross CountryLast week we had 31 students compete at the Independent District Cross Country Carnival at Rivermount College. With some outstanding performances, St Andrews managed to have 14 of these athletes qualify for the Regional Carnival to be held at Runaway Bay on June 10th. Those athletes are; Tyran Sonter – 2nd, Will Atkinson – 1st, Lachlan Irvine – 1st, Kye Wylde – 2nd, Connor Dougherty – 5th, Brady Bastin – 3rd, Charlotte Chant – 3rd, Lily Harvie – 8th, Ella Atkinson – 9th, Abbie Hawkins – 5th, Jessica Palfreyman – 4th, Chelsea Blockey – 1st, Tia Faulkner – 1st, Kira Mobberley – 4th.We look forward to seeing how many of them can qualify for the State Championships.

EquestrianMonique Holborn recently competed very successfully at the Regional Interschool Equestrian competition, represent-ing St Andrews. She placed in the top ten in every event over 3 days of strong competition. This outstanding effort has qualified her for the State Interschool competition rep-resenting St Andrews, the final qualifying opportunity for Nationals in Victoria.

South Coast SoccerCongratulations to Jenna Mobberley who was recently selected in the 15 years Girls soccer team to compete in the State Championships. Mr Tanguy coached the Hinter-land team which had 9 players selected. Well coached Mr Tanguy.

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

Art News

PAT Fee Increase Semester 2As of the start of Semester 2 2014, our PAT Fee structure will increase. This is the first increase since Jan 2011 and still provides families with an affordable and convenient op-tion for Private Tuition at school. The PAT Fee structure will be as follows:· Individual $30· Pair $17.50· Group $11 (Group Size determined by the teacher)

Please note that it is up to the Individual PAT Teacher whether they charge GST. In line with these changes, Animi Dance Fee Structure will also increase as follows:· 1.5 hour classes $17· 1 hour classes $12· 45 min classes $11· 30 min classes $9. Any enquiries regarding this increase can be directed to Head of Arts at priscillas@salc.qld.edu.au

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

Uniformshop News

Volunteer Needed The Uniform Shop is looking for a volunteer on Wednesday mornings from 8am. You can usually leave by 8.45am but if you can stay later we have plenty of things you can help us with. Please phone, email or drop in if you can help. IMPORTANT: Uniform sizes for 2015The Uniform Shop carries a wide size range of uniforms but when we have several 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 bigger, can you please contact the Uniform Shop ASAP. We have to order next year’s stock at the end of this term and we want to ensure we can fit everyone. This is especially important if they are girls moving into MS or boys into SS where their uniform changes.

Sports Hat RecallIf you purchased a Floppy Sports Hat this year and it has already faded considerably or discoloured, please bring it to the Uniform Shop ASAP as we may be able to replace it for you.

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

Tuckshop News

Did you know that we can supply your child with treats for the class for their Birthday? We offer Mini Cookies or Mini Chocolate Mousse cups. There is a minimum order of 30. To place your orders, go to www.flexi schools.com.au scroll down to Birthday Treats and place your order.

We would like to thank all of our volunteers on the fantas-tic work that they do in the Tuckshop. You make our day a lot easier and we greatly appreciate the time and effort you put in. For those volunteers who have expressed interest earlier on in the year, I will be getting in contact with you all before end of Term. The new Tuckshop which will be operational in Term 3. If anyone wishes to express interest in volunteering, please email me at tuckshop@salc.qld.edu.au or drop by Tuckshop.

If you are not on Flexi Schools or need help in registering, please drop by Tuckshop any weekday morning and I will be more than happy to get you started.

Trina van der KampTuckShop Managertuckshop@salc.qld.edu.au

We are selling the Entertainment Books again this year!!

New this year, you have a choice:The traditional Entertainment Book Mem-bership that comes with the Gold Card and vouchers or the brand new Entertainment Digital Membership that puts the value of the Entertainment™ Book into your iPhone or Android smartphone.

Entertainment Memberships contain thousands of valu-able up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from many of the best restaurants, cafés, arts, attractions, hotel accommo-dation, 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 Ad-ministration and the Uniform Shop.

*CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE NOW*

It’s that time of year to up-date the interest earned on your LLL account that is credited annually on the 31st of May. Please send your books in by last day of term, the 20th of June. They will be sent to Adelaide for the interest update and will be returned to you on the first week of Term 3.

Dates to remember June

Tuesday 3Evening of Drama Years 10 & 12 Class ProductionsWednesday 4SS Students & Parents Empowering Young Women - Mak-ing Positive Choices, 5:30pm - 7pm, RBT, Monday 9Queens Birthday Public Holiday Tuesday 10Years 4 - 12 Regional Cross CountryWednesday 11P&F General Meeting 7pm, CRCChess Tournament, CaningerabaThursday 12Volunteers induction, CRCMonday 16Year 11 & 12 ExamsYear 10 Work Experience Tuesday 17Year 11 & 12 ExamsYear 10 Work ExperienceWednesday 18Year 11 & 12 ExamsYear 10 Work ExperienceYr 12 Christian Studies Myers Briggs SeminarThursday 19Year 11 & 12 ExamsYear 10 Work ExperienceFriday 20Last Day of Term 2

 

                 

Secondary School Female Students and Parents are warmly invited to attend a special event

‘Empowering Young Women To Make Good Choices’

Wednesday 4 June

from 5.30pm-7.00pm

in the Ruth Butler Theatre

Guest Speakers include two past students, a Doctor, Counsellor, Psychologist and Police Officer.