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Junior School Bulletin Issue 4 / 18 March 2016 Some interesting quotes from the speakers about leadership:

Junior School News Sydney and Canberra Tour Year 6 students from our College have recently undertaken an education tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. Some of the places that we visited in Canberra were Old and New Parliament House, High Court of Australia, National Museum, Australian Institute of Sport, CSIRO, Royal Australian Mint and the Australian War Memorial. In Sydney we visited The Rocks area, site of the first settlement of Sydney and the conclusion to our trip was a scenic tour of the iconic Sydney Harbour. The College received many favourable reports about the conduct of our students, who were an absolute credit to their families and the College. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $60 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the College upon completion of the excursion. Junior School Captains The Junior School Captains had a very engaging and inspirational day at the Young Leaders Forum in Brisbane last Monday. They were encouraged in their leadership positions to make a difference this year by doing the ‘little things well’.

“The Big Things in life are often made up of a series of little things.” - Hannah Pruss “Little things add up over time.” - Nathan (Dubsy) Want “Think about a good leader who you know - look at their characteristics and emulate them.” - Commissioner Ian Stewart We look forward to seeing how our Junior School leaders will do lots of little things well to make a big impact on the people around them. ANZAC Day March Soon after school starts in Term 2, we will be preparing for the ANZAC Day March. As has been the custom for a number of years, all students from St Andrews are invited to march behind the College banner as part of the Burleigh March. This is a wonderful way to acknowledge the sacrifices earlier generations of Australians made in service to their country. Students wishing to march are asked to wear their full College uniform (including formal hats). We will meet on the corner of James and West streets by 9.00am Monday 25 April, in preparation for the March which begins at 9.30am. As a group, we will then sit with other schools for the service at the Cenotaph, which should conclude by 10.30am. Please be aware that parking may be difficult. It is highly recommended carpooling and/or allowing enough time to park nearby and walk into Burleigh. Three Way Conferences The Three Way Conferences are one way in which we report to you your child’s progress at school. It was great to see so many parents taking up this opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher. From my walk through it looked like there was very healthy dialogue and the students were affirmed in the areas that they are working well on and identified goals for further improvement. Years 4-6 Cross Country We are looking forward to the upcoming Years 4-6 Cross Country next week. Cross Country is an important activity that helps our students to develop persistance and tenacity. It is also a real House Event because where each member of the House places has a significant bearing on the final result. The Carnival begins at 9:00am at Schuster Park. Junior School Redevelopment Update Work is progressing well in the area under the ELC and the builders expect that the Year 1 students will be able to move into their new classrooms in mid-June. The cupboards,

whiteboards and pin-up boards for A Block will now be fitted during the Easter holiday. We had hoped that they would be installed earlier, but for a number of reasons out of our control, this has been held up. The Junior School Library is tracking well to be completed next week. Over the school holidays work will begin on demolition of the music room and old tuckshop, and constuction of an outdoor ampitheatre will begin. All of the redevelopment work is aimed at improving the facilities to enable quality learning to occur and provide opportunities for students to learn in an environment that is flexible to their needs. Sensory Garden At their March meeting, the Parents and Friends approved funding to build a sensory playground outside of A Block. I would like to thank them for their generous support and we look forward to the new playground being built throughout the year. Please see the picture below for an artist’s impression.

Chaplains Chat The weeks leading up to Easter are a time to contemplate all that Christ accomplished for humanity through his death and resurrection. We have been fortunate here in the St Andrews community to have the Year 3 and 5 classes come and join the congregation for their family services during this Lenten season. Both occasions were wonderful celebrations of who God is and his role in bringing goodness into our world. The Year 5 Service was based around the theme of God being the instigator of new beginnings and this was shared through bible readings and song. The students also shared prayers as part of their participation in the worship time. Some students wrote their own prayers and others searched out prayers on the net. Isabella Seymour found a most beautiful prayer that was of great encouragement. It fittingly conveyed the essence of the worship theme and linked together the wonderful promises our God makes to us – Dear Father in Heaven, You are full of grace and complete forgiveness. Help me to walk forward from this day. Thank you that right now I can enter into a new dawn, a fresh start, and a new freedom.

This new playground will enhance the imaginative play opportunities of our younger students. Upcoming Holidays It has certainly been a very busy and productive term and the students are really looking forward to a well-deserved break. It doesn’t feel that long ago that I was welcoming everybody to the start of a new school year. I encourage all of the students to take some time to recharge their batteries and spend some quality time outdoors. I would also like to remind families to spend some time every day reading and doing things as a family – board games or playing card games can be a great way for a family to come together. It is amazing what our children will talk about when they are playing a game as a family. Easter We will have the opportunity to worship together as a whole College at the E-12 Easter service. Parents are welcome to join us on Wednesday 23 March at 8:50am in the MPH. Easter is a time of mixed emotions for Christians. We remember the pain and suffering that Jesus endured on the cross but then we rejoice the victory over death that He won for us by dying on the cross. To all of the families in the Junior School I wish you a very happy and safe Easter. Just a reminder that school resumes again on Monday 11 April. Darrin Schumacher Head of Junior School

You turn the pages of my life and wash each day clean. Help me to feel that I can learn from the past in your safe arms and move on. Thank you that I can write a new story on a fresh page. With you I find vision and hope again. Thank you for the price you paid that I always have a chance to begin again with you. Amen Reflecting on how God works the above in our hearts and minds brings healing and wholeness when life is challenging and we make a mess of our interaction with others. All of us long for perfection in our relationship with others but no matter how hard we try we fail to achieve this. Fortunately, God understands this and he offers us forgiveness again and again. Christ won forgiveness for us once and for all through His death and resurrection 2,000 years ago but we need to live in it daily. May each of us receive His forgiveness anew every day so that God’s kingdom of love and goodness continues to expand here on earth. Graeme Schache Chaplain

From the Deputy Head of Junior School & PYP Coordinator Year 6 Sydney/Canberra Trip Our enthusiastic students arrived bright and early at the Gold Coast Airport on the Monday morning of Week 6 to embark on a week-long, curriculum based trip to visit both Sydney and the National Capital to further enhance their understanding of government systems. The students have been inquiring into the central idea, ‘Societies use a variety of systems to manage themselves.’ Many learning engagements and opportunities to investigate have been offered to the students to find out the role of government bodies, the relationship between government bodies and the similarities and differences of government bodies. It was wonderful to see students connecting classroom learning to real world experiences as we visited numerous government facilities. Students toured Government House, asked amazing questions at the High Court of Australia, visited Parliament House to watch some of the debate occurring in the House of Representatives and the Senate, browsed the National Museum, explored the Discovery Zone and exhibits at the War Memorial and experienced a mock election at the National Electoral Education Centre.

Ready to walk through the doorway of Parliament House.

Member of Parliament for McPherson (the electorate St Andrews is in) – Karen Andrews came to meet the students of our College. She presented the students with special individual certificates.

The Year 6 cohort have become very knowledgeable about the functions of the government and they are now comparing our Australian system to systems evident in other countries.

Thank you to all of our beautiful parents who warmly welcomed us home at the airport. We are so proud of our Year 6 students and congratuate them for the way they conducted themselves throughout this memorable experience. (A full version of this article will be printed in this term’s STAR Magazine.) ‘You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.’ Matthew 5:14-16 Jacqueline Faulkner Deputy Head of Junior School PYP Coordinator

A mind map of new understanding developed as a result of visiting the venues.

ELC News A huge thank you to all the families and friends that supported the ELC last year with two reward programs. This week we received the Rewards from the Woolworths Earn and Learn Program in conjunction with MTA & Rewards from Book Fair.

Year 5 & 6 News Authors “On Show” On Tuesday 8 March, Year 5A and Year 6 Library Monitors were fortunate enough to attend The Somerset Celebration of Literature Festival at the Palm Beach Share and Care with other local schools. They attended the author sessions involving Dave Hackett and Nick Earls. Dave, known better as ‘Cartoon Dave’ shared with the students how he became known as a Cartoonist and author. He used the student’s ideas to role-model how to create an engaging story and blurb. Nick, shared his fascinating childhood and how it inspired him to become an author and write his latest book, “New Boy”.

The students were wonderfully behaved and engaged. Here are some student reflective thoughts:

Crazy Hair day on Friday raised over $260 thank you to our amazing community helping others in need.

Thank you for your support! Bronwyn Waters ELC Director

Anenya (5A): The Somerset festival was a great experience and I had an awesome time. They shared tips on how to write stories and books with us. My friends and I went on stage to share our own tips too! I think the tips will really help me in the future. Kirra (5A): It was a really interesting experience because it was the first time I met authors. Damon (5A): I learnt that you should always have a twist or sometimes use a question at the end of the book or the end of a chapter. Seth (6A): I enjoyed listening and learning about the writer’s experiences and knowledge. I learnt that you should spread your story out and keep it going. Penny (6C): I really enjoyed Cartoon Dave because he was really funny and taught us that anything goes with story writing. The students seemed really inspired and keen to apply what they’ve learnt from listening to these experienced and talented Australian authors. Bianca Nuss & Kate Dalby

Sport News District Sport Carnivals and Trials All 10 to 19 year old St Andrews’ students now trial via the Hinterland District. This applies for Carnivals (Swim, Cross Country and Athletics) and Sports Team selection trials. Don’t forget to email or see Mr Manion if you are interested in competing at District Sport Carnivals or attending District Sport Trials in 2016. All of the dates are listed on the College Website and on various notice boards around the College. Reminders will be in student notices and various College news sites as trial dates approach, but it is every students’ OWN responsibility to research the dates and contact Mr Manion if they are interested in such events. Hinterland District and South Coast Sport Trials Already St Andrews has numerous students achieving selection in Representative teams through the Hinterland District and South Coast Regional School Sport trials. District Team for 11s Netball – Jorja Gisinger, Joesi Gisinger, Atlanta Horan, Ella James District Team for 15s AFL – Hayden Beale, Justin Beale, Indigo Spinks District Team for 16s AFL – Emily Clark, Emily Richards, Cassie Crowe, Zoe Cunningham and Georgia Eller who was also selected in the South Coast Team for State Championships. District Team for 14s Cricket – Zac Micallef, Darby Scott and Lachlan Hinds District Team for 19s Hockey – Ben Beggs South Coast Team for 19s Cricket – Zak Lopez, Bailey Scott South Coast Team for Aquathlon (A) / Triathlon – Ethan Read (A), Tim Hornsey (A), Kieran Croker, Tom Atkinson, Will Atkinson with Will and Kieran qualifying to represent Queensland at the National Championships. Swimming Representatives Once again our swimmers have performed extremely well across a range of representative carnivals. SLAPS – Years 4-6 Inter Lutheran Our team came 3rd place overall in the 1st Division Competition and 2nd in the Percentage Trophy. Our 10 Years Girls team of Milla Jansen, Joesi Gisinger, Jorja Gisinger and Kayla Gardner won 1st Place in their Age Group Competition. A big thanks to all the parents and friends who came along on the day and supported our team so well. District And Regional Carnivals St Andrews had 13 students qualify for the Regional Swimming Championships held at Southport recently. Of these, 6 of our swimmers have qualified to represent South Coast in a total of 25 events at the upcoming State Championships.

Regional qualifiers were Joesi Gisinger, Madyson Cloherty, Saoirse Harding, Milla Jansen, Scarlett McMurtry, Ellena Perry, Misha Varley, Tom Atkinson, Daniel Craig, Joshua Horton, Jack Read, Ieuan Watkins, Kali Williams. Milla (4 events), Scarlett (3), Ellena (7), Daniel (4), Jack (1), and Ieuan (6) have qualified for the State Championships to be held at the Sleeman Swim Centre at Chandler from 17-22 March. St Andrews Cross Country Carnivals Thursday 24 March at Schuster Park Years 4-6 9.00am – 11.00am Years 7-12 11.50am – 2.40pm More information will be circulated soon. Futsal Champs Six St Andrews boys from Year 6 have been competing as a team in the 2015/2016 Gold Coast U11 Futsal Robina League. Recently their team ‘SA Lightening’ won the Finals. They won both the minor and major premierships. It has been a great achievement for the boys going against many teams who play and train together as a team in the winter soccer season. They have displayed great mateship and given their best every single game. The boys are: Dylan Franklin-Platt, Jordyn Hinds, Jack Walker, Cooper Hersee, Jack McLean and Jet Indriawan.

Inter Schools Tennis Competition Recently we had 6 Junior School students compete at the 2016 Gold Coast Inter School Tennis Challenge in Southport.

Japanese News Some highlights of the visit from Ehime University Fuzoku High School, enjoy! Sharon Taki Junior School Japanese Coordinator

All of our competitors gave their best and represented St Andrews extremely well with Dylan Franklin-Platt and Jeremiah Host pairing up to make the quarter finals. Aimee Franklin-Platt and Altanta Horan teamed up as did Angus Slater and Mitchell Brace for their respective competitions. Andrew Manion Hinterland District Sport Coordinator Junior Sport Coordinator

Dates to Remember MARCH/APRIL MARCH Monday 21 Harmony Day Little Mermaid Jr Rehearsals, RBT – 3.30pm to 5.30pm Tuesday 22 Year 1 RSPCA Incursion 3 Way Conferences – 3:00pm to 5:30pm Year 2 Mums Dinner, Mexicali – 6.30pm Wednesday 23 E-12 Easter Service, MPH – 8.50am 3 Way Conferences – 3:00pm to 5:30pm Thursday 24 Years 4-6 SALC Cross Country Prep Easter Bonnet Parade, MPH – 2.00-3.00pm Term 1 Ends - All Students APRIL Monday 11 Term 2 Commences - All Students Little Mermaid Jr Rehearsals, RBT – 3.30pm to 5.30pm Friday 15 Whole Cast Musical Rehearsal, The Arts Centre Gold Coast – 8:30am to 3:00pm Year 1 Currumbin Wildlife Excursion Saturday 16 The Little Mermaid Jr Matinee, The Arts Centre Gold Coast 12:30pm The Little Mermaid Jr Evening, The Arts Centre Gold Coast 6:30pm Tuesday 19 JS Assembly, MPH – 1.40pm Friday 22 Prep Mums Dinner, Pablo Pablo – 7.00pm

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Social skills for children

School brings different types of learning, including social interactions and how to make friends. Parents can lay the foundations at home by teaching their kids these 7 important social skills. Children who are able to form friendships when they start school are happier at school and also learn better. More significantly, positive friendships have long-term implications for social and indirectly academic success. Friendships skills are generally developmental, but they don’t develop in isolation. Kids acquire these skills when they play with their siblings and interact with children and adults outside their family. Today’s children grow up with fewer siblings, fewer opportunities for unstructured play and less freedom to explore friendships than children of even ten years ago. Parents can help kids develop important social competencies by teaching them sociable behaviours at home, being good role models and providing opportunities for kids to play with each other in a variety of situations.

Here are 7 important social skills to help children to develop: 1 Ask for what you want Help children ask for what they want. It means they don’t throw tantrums, whinge,

and sulk or expect parents to guess what’s on their minds. While we need to be patient with toddlers, we need also to give older children the chance and opportunity to ask for what they want. Sometimes we need to ignore shrugs and grunts and expect them to articulate their wishes. This is the basis of civil behaviour, as well as a basic human skill.

2 Good manners Teach kids good manners, in particular the three ‘power words’. These words are very persuasive because they have a way of breaking down barriers and people’s defences. These three words are: your name; please; thanks. These terms are the basis of good manners, and, when used, will increase the likelihood of getting what you want.

3 Sharing Sharing is a basic social skill. Developmentally, very young children like to keep their possessions themselves. As they get older and move into Pre School and beyond the notion of sharing becomes a pre-requisite for playing with and forming relationships with others. Other children like

to play and be with those who share their time, possessions and space with them. Sharing is the start of empathy as it shows sensitivity to other people’s feelings.

4 Holding a conversation Holding conversations with others is a lifetime friendship skill. Conversations require self-disclosure, which can be challenging for some children. Good conversationalists give of themselves, but also take an interest in the person they are talking to. Many children forget that good conversations are two-way events, and tend to focus solely on themselves. Children within conversations need to learn to ask good or interesting questions; to take turns when speaking and to show you are listening by making eye contact and not interrupting.

5 Winning and losing well Kids need to learn to win without rubbing others noses in it, and lose gracefully without throwing tantrums and making excuses.