Middle/Senior School Bulletin Issue 9 / 22 July 2016 Middle & Senior School News Thank you to all of the students and staff for their stellar efforts and smooth transition back into the routines of College life. On the first day of Term 3 students spent some time reflecting on their academic reports and setting new goals for the semester ahead. As we moved to a new reporting system last semester I would welcome feedback from parents about the new digital reports. Please email me directly on virginiaw@salc.qld.edu.au if you have any feedback. The pace of life and learning and scope for student involvement in cocurricular activities is a true blessing. To follow are some snapshots of life at St Andrews over the past few weeks. Congratulations to our QISSN Netball team who competed in Rockhampton over the school holidays. QISSN is a state wide event and the girls were exceptional both on and off the court. Thank you to Miss Yeo and Mrs Roper for coaching the squad and travelling with our girls.
Thank you to our students who took part in the Service Learning Tour to East Timor over the break. This is the first year the College has sent students to East Timor. They embodied the Grace of God’s love as they took action and served the community of Bahareduk; building houses and spending time with the villagers. Thank you to Mr Schache and Ms Faulkner for travelling with the students and to our wider community for supporting the fundraising events which enabled the construction of four houses.
Last weekend forty students, nine staff and a parent helper participated in the Kokoda challenge. I commend them on their ‘grit’ and wonderful achievements. The values of mateship, determination and perseverance were showcased through the character shown by all who participated in the gruelling event. A special thanks to the teachers who worked with teams in the lead up and over the course of the event and to the support crews. My admiration and appreciation for our students abounds.
Last Thursday we held our Athletics Carnival at Pizzey Park. Despite the overcast, cool weather the day of competition was hotly contested. I’d like to acknowledge our students on their athleticism, House Spirit and wonderful participation. Congratulations to Jubi House who won the overall shield. Thank you to Miss West who coordinated the carnival, Mr Manion, the groundsmen, the teaching staff, parents who attended and most importantly the students for their wonderful contributions on what was a superb day.
Last week the Year 10 Visual Arts students worked with Artist in Residence, Kerry Spence, on Still Life drawing techniques before they hosted the Year 3 students in the Senior Art room. This sort of mentoring and development of skill and creativity enhances learning for our seniors and our younger students. As Ms Harman often reminds me, ‘Art is Amazing!’
Last Friday our Senior School students took part in a Day of Hope celebration and guest speaker, Glen Gerreyn spoke to students about Hope being the single defining factor for success. He went on to explain that Hope is active; it isn’t sitting back and waiting for better days. Being ‘hopeful’ is a decision you make. A state of being. A way of living. By re-igniting hope in our lives we reconnect with our purpose. With purpose comes meaning. And with meaning we’re energised to re-engage with life - to kick-start our dreams, take on new challenges, stay focused, unleash our creativity, and see new possibilities. Hope opens us up to life. And when obstacles strike, hope keeps us up in life. Over the lunch break, a concert was held in the new amphitheatre space in Middle School. Thank you to Ms Stewart and Mr Oakley-Grant for organising this event.
Parent teacher interviews for Years 7-12 were held this week. Thank you to the teachers and parents who attended. If you were unable to attend and have questions about your child’s academic progress and development, please contact teachers directly as they will be all too happy to hear from you. This week and last we hosted a number of German students from two schools, Erich Kästner and Oldenfelde. These sorts of cultural exchanges are invaluable learning opportunities and I’d like to thank Ms Bible for her coordination of their stay and all of our host families for opening their homes to our guests.
Today we held our Senior School Awards Assembly. Each semester Academic Award assemblies are held for students in Senior and Middle School to acknowledge academic achievements. Students who have achieved outstanding results across a range of subjects and/or who have shown significant improvement will be recognised. Awards are presented in three categories; Academic Achievement, Academic Endeavour and Academic Improvement. The Endeavour Awards are based on Effort Grades and the other two categories presented are based on Grade Point Averages. The Middle School Awards Assembly will be held on Friday 29 July at 8:30am (WC). Parents are warmly invited to attend. Senior School and Middle School Expo Nights A reminder to all Years 9 & 10 families that the Senior Studies Expo and GOOGA Parent Night is to be held on Monday 1 August starting at 5.00pm in the CRC. The aim of this event is to give students and parents the opportunity to gather valuable information about key Senior School subjects so that students can make informed decisions as they plan their career pathway through and beyond their senior schooling. This is a compulsory night for students. Mr Kotzur will also be outlining the Queensland Senior Studies changes which will affect our current Year 9 students as they move into their senior studies in 2018 and graduate in 2019 with an ATAR rank in lieu of an OP. The Middle School Expo will be held on Monday 8 August from 5.00-7.00pm and will commence in the Worship Centre. This is an evening for all current Middle School and Years 5 & 6 families. Classes for students in Years 7-9 will finish at 12.40pm on the 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 and will be supervised and assisting with the set up. Pokémon Go The College has filtered out the ability for students to access Pokémon Go through our network. There has been a great deal of discussion around this augmented reality mobile game since its launch last week, some favouring the increased physical movement it encourages and others concerned about the risks associated with playing it. As our approach to technology has always been ‘technology which enhances learning’ students are not permitted to play this game on campus. While we are unable to restrict cellular data we trust in students and parental support in this matter.
Please contact me should I be able to offer any assistance. Virginia Warner Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School
Chaplains Chat “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he [Jesus] asked them. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. – John 13:12b,14 (NIV) This term a number of students from Year 11 are embarking on service-learning projects across the College. You might see them drumming up support or asking for donations. A service-learning activity is one in which service is given to the community and this service is connected to student learning through the curriculum. The Year 11 students are doing these projects as part of the Christian Studies curriculum. Students were placed in groups and asked to think of social or environmental problems facing our community and to seek to address one. My group of students has chosen to tackle homelessness on the Gold Coast, which may seem like a daunting task, but they have found some simple and yet helpful ways our community can make a difference. I have personally enjoyed seeing my group take initiative with this “big issue” and take simple steps to help. You may be wondering why we, as a College, value servicelearning and encourage students to get involved. The answer is simple: it’s all because of Jesus. During his earthly ministry – in fact, his entire earthly ministry – Jesus was serving others. He did it in the way He spoke to everyone. He did it through the message He proclaimed. He showed it through being patient with His disciples. He revealed it through being angry at injustice. He made it clear through sleepless nights of prayer. He made it obvious through signs and miracles. Ultimately, Jesus gave it all in service of humanity when He died and bled for us on the cross. Jesus didn’t have to serve humankind. Logic would argue that we should have served Him. Some say that serving Jesus is still the most important thing to do. But, the evidence of the life of Jesus points in the opposite direction. We didn’t serve Jesus (unless we are talking about serving Jesus with a crown of thorns and nails in the hands). He served us. This speaks volumes about the love of Jesus, who went to extraordinary lengths to serve us and give His life as a ransom for our sin. In His last meal with the disciples Jesus knelt down and washed the feet of His disciples. A truly humble act of service. He did this to show that no act of service was beneath Him and no work was too dirty to undertake. He also did this to teach His disciples a lesson – as He had done for them, so they should do for others. The message is not necessarily about washing the feet of others but serving others in humble service to each other, just as Jesus did. At St Andrews we engage in service-learning and other acts of service not because we have to. Not because it is the “right” thing to do. We engage in acts of service because Jesus first served us. We offer our service to others because this is God’s way. It is a way of love. Nathan Glover Pastor
Middle School News Middle School Expo Our annual Middle School Expo is coming up in Week 5 (August 8). This is one of the most significant events in the calendar for the Middle School and a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase the opportunities they have for learning at the College. As usual, regular classes will cease at 12:40pm on the day to allow students and staff the chance to set up for the evening. A letter will be coming home shortly to explain these details further. I look forward to this evening enormously and the excitement that it generates within our students. Amphitheatre and New Areas After a term of construction, the new amphitheatre has been completed along with an outdoor learning space and revamp of outdoor areas. What a delight it has been to see students relishing the chance to engage with this space and spend time with their peers in new surrounds. A number of our Year 7 boys have even adopted stewardship of the new plants ensuring that they are watered regularly. Along with the changes to this area has come the removal of our ‘gates’. While this has changed the feel of our locker area significantly it also means our lockers are now open through evenings and weekends. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of all students to ensure that their locker remains locked with the spare key kept in the Middle School Administration.
Student Development Serving and Sustaining Life Whilst many students played in the new amphitheatre, enjoying the new amenity, it was great to see some Year 7 boys doing something a little different. These gentlemen saw a need and stepped up with responsible action. It is so great to be part of a community where young boys and girls so willingly seek opportunities to serve, and in this particular case, sustaining the new garden that needed some hydration. Taking responsibility for others or for something valuable, like our gardens, seems to be a critical thing for young people’s wellbeing and development of full character. Not all service is so easy, but it is none-the-less important to keep supporting and valuing actions of service, actions that make a positive difference, activating in young people a sense of commitment to doing the little things that make a difference.
As always, please contact me should you wish to discuss anything further. Tom Casey Head of Middle School
James Nelson Director of Student Development
Senior School News Flourishing in the Senior School Day of Hope The students in the Senior School were privileged last Friday to attend a presentation by Glen Gerreyn called a Day of Hope. Glen is the founder of the Oxygen Factory, The Hopeful Institute and the author of many books including, ‘Men of Honour’ and ‘Get Your Hopes Up’. Glen is a dynamic and inspiring speaker with a powerful message that he has delivered to sporting teams all around the world and schools across Australia. Glen’s message to our students resonated with all that we talk about, encourage and promote at St Andrews, including, hope, resilience, grit and purpose. Glen’s promise was that if our students lean in, listen, engage then they will leave feeling “energised to re-engage with life, kick start their dreams, take on new challenges, stay focused on what matters, unleash creativity and see new possibilities”. Glen also talked about the fact that we did not come into this world empty – we all have gifts and talents but we need to take those seeds of greatness and do something with them. We have to plant them in good soil, water those seeds through practice, training, study and rehearsal by working on our talent and turning the soil because the grass is not greener on the other side, it is greener where you water it. We also have to pull out the weeds of doubt, fear and negativity. We then have to weather the seasons because there will always be tough times but they won’t last, and then, it is important we take the time to enjoy our success, sit under the tree and eat the fruits grown from our seed.
utes, three days a week; I have come to understand just how troubling growing up in rural areas can be for young children. They do not have access to the many libraries, tutors and resources that school children and teenagers have on the Gold Coast. I have loved helping Allira reach her reading goals so much as I have listened to her read countless books, becoming more fluent in her words and more confident in herself, changing not only her life; but mine as well. Congratulations to: • Olivia Van der Meer on her involvement in the Smith Family Student2Student Reading Program – you are making a difference to the life of Allira and we thank you for it. • Jess Palfreyman on her selection to represent Australia in Ice Dance at the following competitions in October and November of this year: ISU Junior Grand Prix in Dresden, Germany, NRW Trophy Ice Dance in Dortmund, Germany and Volvo Cup in Riga, Latvia. How amazing! • Bailey Scott who had an exciting time over the holidays playing in the Queensland AFL Under 16 Team. Bailey had an amazing week playing really well in both games in Tasmania and on the Gold Coast. He also won MVP for the Queensland team for the carnival. Queensland had one win against NT. Bailey is aiming for a spot in the National draft academy which is announced next month. They pick 25 young people from the national carnival out of ALL states. No doubt Bailey will be using the wise words from Glen on Friday to live out this dream. Well done!
Lastly from Glen, he urged us all to watch the hurdles to hope, those things that steal our power and they include: people, life (it is unfair), time and ourselves. So, get ready – we all have permission to fail but we don’t have permission to quit. Fail early, fail often and fail forward but don’t quit, get moving and be an example by how you live. Thanks Glen. Some student reflections: • “This was a life-changing experience for me.” (Emma Gibson Year 11) • “I’ve got my vision board.” (Gavan Smith Year 11) • “My sister and I are doing our vision board tomorrow.” (Khali Robins Year 12) • “Thanks to Glen he gave me that extra boost I needed. I’ve already sent him an email of appreciation.” (Nick Baden Year 11) Smith Family’s Student2Student Reading Buddy Program (by Olivia Van der Meer, Year 11) If there’s one thing that I’ve learnt through this program, it’s that not all children get an equal opportunity to learn. The Smith Family’s Student2Student Reading Buddy Program began in 2010 when Optus approached the charity to begin a reading program that reaches out to children living in rural and regional households. Through connecting with my reading buddy, Allira and listening to her read for twenty min-
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Jenna Mobberley who is in the USA at the moment representing Australia in the Under 18 Women’s Futsal Team. They are playing in the USA National tournament over four days in San José and during the evenings will be attending the Futsal World Cup at the same venue. Jenna will also be involved in a training session with USA women’s team and afterwards, games against local San Francisco teams. Of course she will also be taking in the sights of San Francisco and surrounds including: Pier 39, Alcatraz, Bridge Walk, Muir Wood Monument, national parks and attending a baseball game. She will need to come back to school for a rest! Great work Jenna, we are very proud of you.
All Sessions at The Arts Centre, Gold Coast
Personal Style Workshop for girls in Years 7-12 Held here at St Andrews Classes - 4 x Monday afternoons 3.15 to 5.30pm Starting July 25th Make-up, Skin Care, Hair and Nail Care Table Manners, Top to Toe Grooming and Posture If interested, please contact Ms Stewart tanias@salc.qld.edu.au
Tania Stewart Head of Senior School
Performing Arts News
Thursday 11 August
Dance Troupes
Friday 12 August
Dance Troupes
Monday 15 August 2.00pm
Mini Musos
Wednesday 17 August 12.30pm
Percussion Ensemble
Wednesday 17 August 6.30pm
JS Concert Band
Thursday 18 August 12.00pm
Concert Band
Friday 19 August 2.00pm
Jazz Band
Monday 22 August 9.00am
Semitones
Tuesday 23 August 1.30pm
MS/SS Choir
Tuesday 23 August 3.30pm
Golden Clefs
Individual Eisteddfod Achievement As we approach the Individual sessions at Gold Coast Eisteddfod, please email me at priscillas@salc.qld.edu with results and photos where possible, so that we can celebrate your child’s achievements. Gold Coast Drama Festival This year, St Andrews is entering in the Senior Division of the Gold Coast Drama Festival with “Black Comedy”, directed by Mr Trent Ivett. The cast will perform Friday 12 August at All Saints Theatre from 5pm. All are welcome to come along and support these talented young actors. Zen Zen Zo Incursion Wednesday 31 August Year 11 Drama will participate in a full day incursion with renowned physical theatre company Zen Zen Zo - studying a variety of styles including Viewpoints, Suzuki and Butoh. Term 4 Date Claimers Please note that the following events have changed: Dance Night - Wednesday 5 October 6.00pm - Robina Community Centre Cultural Awards Evening - Wednesday 19 October 6.30pm - Multi Purpose Hall
“The Show Must Go On” As we start what is traditionally our busiest semester in the Arts, this old theatre saying seems appropriate. I am incredibly proud of the staff and students in the Arts who have kept their focus and commitment to their learning and to their craft - regardless of the obvious challenges present at the moment. It is a wonderful reflection of all involved and truly demonstrates that what makes us excel in the Arts is not what houses us or what we have at our disposal. Talent, commitment and determination are what matters most - and I have seen that across all the Cocurricular Arts in abundance following the fire.
New PAT Singing Teacher This Term we welcome Linlee Ogden to our PAT Team as Vocal PAT Tutor to replace Emily Hosking who has moved overseas to work as a performer. Linlee is an experienced singer, pianist and private music teacher as well as music director. Since 2011 Linlee has worked here at the Gold Coast full time sharing her skills and love for music through private voice and piano lessons.
Gold Coast Eisteddfod With Eisteddfod season rapidly approaching, our bands, choirs and dance troupes are all working hard to ensure that they are performing at their very best. Students are reminded to attend all rehearsals and ensure that they are on time.
Linlee completed a Graduate Diploma of Music in 2014 at Queensland Conservatorium of Music / Griffith University specialising in Contemporary Voice Pedagogy, and in 2011 completing Grade 8 AMEB Piano.
Information regarding these Eisteddfod sessions will be available on TASS by the end of Week 2. Please make sure you accept these events. Please email any enquiries to the Teacher in charge of your child’s group or to Paul Oakley-Grant at paulo@salc.qld.edu.au (Bands and SS Choir), Lauren Majinovic at laurenm@salc.qld.edu.au (Mini Musos, JS Choirs) or Paula Guild at paulag@salc.qld.edu.au (Dance)
Linlee is a full member of ANATS, the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing, and regularly attends seminars and workshops to keep up to date with the latest scientific findings and teaching trends in her field. Welcome Linlee. Cilla Scott Head of Arts
Visual Art News Term 3 has started with some exciting events in the Visual Art Department. Tuesday brought our artist in residence Kerry Spence into the classroom for a four hour still life drawing workshop with Year 10. The students were treated to an intensive workshop that encompassed line, form, shape and colour. Kerry completed her second Archibald Prize entry (a portrait of Courtney Hancock) earlier this year and we are so lucky to have her skills and expertise on hand. Students were encouraged to draw the still life from many perspectives around the room, some sitting, some standing at easels, and using viewfinders to capture the viewpoint. Students were engaged and motivated to better their drawings each time they started and it was lovely to see the well-developed drawing skills that many students in Year 10 possess.
This week Year 11 went to Fingal for the annual Earthworks excursion. Students created artwork in the sand and on the beach, and photographed the results as the moon rose out of the water. The German exchange students took over the art room for a drawing and painting workshop on Friday, with assistance from some Year 10 and 11 students. The art room is a place where magic manifests and I look forward to seeing more magical creations over the next few weeks! Ngaire Harman Visual Art Coordinator
Science News
Last Wednesday Year 10 then ably assisted the Year 3 students with their exploration of the self-portrait. The Year 3 students looked at the work of Francis Bacon, Frida Kahlo and Vincent van Gogh amongst others, and then created their own self portrait while looking in a mirror. The Year 10 students gave positive encouragement, helpful drawing hints and the highlight for the Year 3 students was when some of the Year 10s created their own self-portraits. Many Year 3s wanted to take the Year 10 images back to their classroom with them! It was lovely to see the Year 10s assisting the younger artists and I thank them for their good humour, patience and hands on assistance!
Congratulations to Amara Butterworth I am delighted that Amara Butterworth, a high achieving Year 11 student, has been accepted into the QUT Vice-Chancellor’s STEM Camp. Amara has been chosen due to her outstanding academic achievement and passion in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. During the September holiday break, Amara will join a select group of high achieving students from around Queensland on a five day camp that will provide them with engaging and inspirational research experiences in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Amara will get a taste of first-year university life, and work together with other Year 11 students, as well as academics and QUT students, in an intensive and hands-on research project. I am sure that Amara will enjoy the experience and benefit from the opportunity to immerse herself in the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Mrs Jenny Lotz Head of Science
Sport News “Trust is built in consistency”, I really like this quote and how it can be related to our extensive sports program at St Andrews. Over the last two terms coaches and students have consistently turned up to training whether it be for running club, the gym, netball, touch, futsal or basketball. With this comes trust between the student and teacher, player and coach as well as players within a team. Trust is based on forging strong relationships where all are encouraged to strive to their own best ability and where it is ok to make a mistake. In turn mutual respect develops in a positive learning environment where every player is considered important. I am thankful to be a part of this program and see it going from strength to strength as our trust in one another develops. These sports opportunities continue in Term 3: Gym
Monday and Wednesday: 7-8am – meet at the gym
Running Club Monday and Wednesday: 7-8am – meet on the oval Touch
Tuesday: 7-8am – 13 and U15 girls Wednesday: 7-8am – Primary girls, Open Mixed and U15 boys Friday: 7-8am – Primary and 13 boys
Basketball
Thursday: 3:30-4:30pm – meet at the COLA Friday: 3:30-4:30 – MPH (for the selected School Champs team)
Netball Development
Wednesday: 7-8am in the COLA
Primary Netball
Wednesday:7-8am in the COLA (for the selected Samsung Cup teams)
Zuu Fitness
Thursday: 7-8am in the COLA
AGCC Sport Our interschool competition is up and running again. It was wonderful to see so much activity at the College last Thursday as St Andrews hosted both Futsal and Volleyball. I am hopeful of a fun and successful season to follow on from the positive experience students had last semester. Walking Home from AGCC Sport It is preferable that all students return to school after AGCC sport. If you do have any special requests regarding your child then please email it to myself for approval on libbyw@ salc.qld.edu.au Students will require this approval to walk home. Upcoming Event: Champion of Champions Futsal Titles 25 – 29 July Libby Wood Secondary School Sports Coordinator
P & F News The General Meeting was held on Wednesday 8 June. The Mother’s Day stall was a great success and we thank all those involved in making this a special day for the kids. Sports shirts for College Futsal and Touch teams have now been supplied. They will be used by teams representing the College in tournaments. The P & F committe and those who attended the meeting put forward a motion that the P & F will pay for a PA system to be installed in the Bus Shelter. This will make the volunteers work easier and assist the children getting picked up. Mr Kotzur’s Principal Report gave us an overview of the progress on J Block: the demolition and the rebuilding strategies. He also discussed the new plans for J block with improvements that the College would like to achieve if possible as part of the rebuild. It was decided to run a community event in Term 4 to allow students, staff and parents to come together to support the J Block redevelopment. Details of the night will be sent out when finalised. Transformation of the old tuckshop area into the new amphitheatre is nearly complete and it is a great looking area for all children at St Andrews. The P & F have contributed to this project. We look forward to seeing you all at our next general meeting on Wednesday 7 September.
Dates to Remember JULY Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 15 Years & Under Girls State Football Monday 25 Year 11 Rosies Sleep Out at School South Qld Champion of Champions Futsal 25-29 July Wednesday 27 Year 10 Visual Arts Excursion Thursday 28 Australian Maths Competition Friday 29 MS Awards Assembly, Worship Centre - 8.30am Year 12 QCS Prep Workshop Year 12 Hospitality Students Excursion Saturday 30 Higashino High School Visit 30 July - 5 August Sunday 31 Eisteddfods Commence AUGUST Monday 1 Year 9 GOOGA Parent Info Night, Worship Centre - 5.00pm Senior Studies Expo, CRC - 5.00pm Tuesday 2 ICAS Comp English Hinterland Track & Field Carnival 2 & 3 August Thursday 4 State Basketball Champs 4-7 August Friday 5 Year 10 and 11 Japanese Host Visitors
weekly prize winners
Wk 3 – Lisa R Wk 4 – Melissa S Wk 5 - Shirley R Wk 6 - Lynette J Trivia Night The P & F Olympic Trivia Night is coming up on Saturday 20 August at 6pm, trivia kicking off at 7pm.
Wk 7 – Brenda M Wk 8 – Bronwyn W
Tickets are selling fast so book your table of 8 now! Tickets only $10 each & must be prepurchased via the following link: www.trybooking.com/LVSA 10 different categories of trivia from general knowledge to entertainment & sport. BYO food & alcohol. Lots of fantastic prizes on offer. All money raised will go towards rebuilding J Block. Please see the attached flyer for more information. If you have a business or know anyone who would like to make a product donation to our raffle we would be very grateful. Please contact Jessica Russell on 0408 125 310.
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St Andrews Lutheran college P & F proudly presents
Olympic Trivia Night 2016
SATURDAY 20 AUGUST 2016
MPH DOORS OPEN AT 6PM FOR A 7PM START A night of fun, laughter & prizes galore!! All proceeds on the night will go to supporting the rebuild of J Block. Get into the Olympic spirit! Every table will be assigned a country... come dressed in your country’s colours & decorate your table! Tickets $10 per person, must be pre-purchased. Tables of 8 (maximum). FOR MORE INFO & TO BOOK TICKETS GO TO: www.trybooking.com/LVSA Why not gather your friends and book a table of 8 – simply elect one person to buy all the tickets at once via TryBooking and this will guarantee you are all on the same table. (Note: for single ticket purchases seats will be allocated randomly to fill tables). BYO food & drinks including alcohol Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits available all night
* Raffles * Lucky door prize * Coin toss * PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED TABLE & mANY more prizes to be won! If you would like to donate a prize for the night, please contact Jessica Russell: russell.lj@bigpond.com or 0408 125 310
MAJOR PRIZE RAFFLE Tickets 3 for $5 Available for purchase on the night of or before the Trivia Night, from the ELC, Main Reception and all other College Administration areas. To be drawn at the Trivia Night. All funds to go towards the J Block rebuild.
1ST PRIZE - Overnight Accommodation in a Superior Hotel Room at Jupiters Hotel & Casino, including Buffet Breakfast for 2 Adults at Food Fantasy valued at $589 - proudly donated by Jupiters Gold Coast
2ND PRIZE - Breville Nespresso Pixie & Aeroccino3 Coffee Machine (RRP $249) - proudly donated by The Good Guys, Robina
3RD PRIZE - High Tea for 4 people in The Panorama Lounge at RACV Royal Pines Resort valued at $116 - proudly donated by RACV Royal Pines
To purchase raffle tickets over the phone please contact Jessica on 0408 125 310
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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships
Tolerance:
WORDS Michael Grose
a vital ingredient for your child’s
success
Kids who accept differences in others are setting themselves up for success in the world of diversity that they will enter. Want your child to be successful way past the confines of the school gate? Then you need to make sure your child is tolerant of individual differences and accepting of children and adults who look and act differently to them. There’s no doubt that success in today’s world depends on the ability to understand, appreciate and work with others. The child who is open to differences is likely to have more opportunities in school, in business and in life in general.
Schools are diverse places Walk into any school ground in Australia and you’ll witness diversity firsthand. You’re likely to see children from many different cultural, racial and family backgrounds. You’ll also see kids with different needs and diverse ways of expressing themselves. Some kids will wear their hearts on their sleeves, while others will be taciturn and quiet. Tolerant kids are accepting of these differences. They make friends with children and young people who may look and act differently to them.
Intolerance breeds bullying Intolerance, or prejudice, is at the heart of a great deal of the bullying that occurs among children and young people. Kids who look
and act differently or who are more isolated often experience bullying for no apparent reason other than the fact that they are ‘different’. Whole-hearted acceptance and even appreciation Tolerance: a vital ingredient for your child’s success of differences is a preventative bullying measure that we can all support.
Tolerance starts at home Kids learn attitudes such as tolerance from those around them. Children in primary school usually reflect the attitudes of their parents. While adolescents are strongly influenced by their peers, parental attitudes still have a significant impact on their attitudes to other people. In short, if you want your child to be accepting of differences – whether they are racial, cultural, behavioural or in sexual orientation – then make tolerance a family trait. Here’s how: Help your child feel accepted, respected, and valued. When your child feels good about himself, he is more able to treat others respectfully. Model acceptance. Kids learn what they live so make sure you welcome differences in others, and be sensitive to cultural or racial stereotypes. It also helps on a practical level to discuss prejudice and stereotypes when they occur in the media.
Challenge prejudice or narrow-minded views. Sometimes kids, knowingly or unknowingly, can say the cruellest things about others. As a parent respectfully remind your child or young person about the impact that a narrow view can have on his or her own behaviour as well as on those it may be directed towards. Intolerance of diversity is an attitude that parents should make a stand against. Answer kids’ questions about differences honestly and respectfully. Teach your kids that it is acceptable to notice and discuss differences as long as it is done with respect. Respect individual differences within your own family. Your ability to accept your children’s differing abilities, interests and styles will go a long way towards establishing an attitude of tolerance in the children themselves. By valuing the uniqueness of each member of your family you are teaching your kids to value the strengths in others, no matter how diverse. Modern Australia is such a wonderful culturallyrich place. This diversity is part of its magic. One way to make sure our children fully appreciate this richness is to fully embrace tolerance in everything we do.
Michael Grose
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