Frederick Irwin Anglican School Newsletter Issue 15 - 29 ... · crayfish, buy the Lions Christmas Cake, hang the stockings and fill them up. Time to write the letter to Santa, shop

Frederick Irwin Anglican School Newsletter Issue 15 - 29 November 2019

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Notes from the School• Principal• Deputy Principal - Curriculum • Head of Primary - Meadow Springs • Head of Primary - Halls Head• School Chaplain

School Notices, Term Dates and Student Congratulations• Samoa Service Learning Trip 2020• Term 4 2019 Fee Statements• November Calendar • Term Dates • 2021 Scholarships Information• Secondary Assistance

Student Congratulations

School Events and Activities• Year3Jellyfish-VotingOpen!• Founders’ Day 2019• Remembrance Day 2019

Uniform Shop• Hours• 2020 School Holiday Hours• News and Updates

Tuition• Semester 2 2019 Timetable

Community News and Events• Relationships Australia• Master Mind Australia’s January 2020

Jump-Start Programs• Splash and Dash Carnival• School Employment TAFE Course

FOUNDERS’ DAY 2019Halls Head and Meadow Springs Primary

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Caregivers

SurveysThank you to so many of you who completed our survey regarding a trial of a three-week holiday in July, commencing 2021. The majority of the responders are in favour and we are in the process of reading through allcommentsbeforemakingafinaldecision, which is imminent.

Thank you also to those who have completed or will be completing parent surveys at the end of each

of our exit years – Year 2 (end of Early Learning), Year 6 (end of Primary schooling), Year 7 (end of Transition) and Year 12 (end of Secondary schooling). We learn a great deal from these surveys and take the feedback seriously.

2020 Prefects and Peer Support LeadersOurPrefectsElectfor2020completedtheirLeadershipTrainingonMonday.TheyareafinegroupofyoungpeopleandIamlookingforwardtoworkingwith them next year.

Similarly, there will be training for our 2020 Year 11 Peer Support Leaders today (Friday). The work they do with the Year 7 students at the start of the year is invaluable.

Secondary HatsOurstudentshaverespondedverywelltowearingtheirhatswhenoutdoors.Thiswillbecomepolicyinthenewyear.WearealsohopingtoinstallUVmeters in both Primary Schools and the Secondary School to make children more aware of sun-safe practices.

End-of-Year CelebrationsThere is much to celebrate at the end of the year and I am looking forward to seeing a number of parents and other members of our school community at our end-of-year events, starting with carols in the Quad on Tuesday evening.

Kind regards

Kerry RobertsonPrincipal

MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - CURRICULUM


Congratulations to the following Years 11 and 12 students who have successfully completed the following Endorsed Programmes:

• Matilda Dods, Year 11 - Recreational Skipper’sCertificate• Tegan Finlay, Year 11 - Community Arts Performance – Collegium StringOrchestra - AMEB Theory of Music Grade 3

• Sarah Anderson, Year 11 - Elite Sports Performance – Swimming

• Siobhan Bristol , Year 11 - Elite Sports Performance - Synchronised Ice Skating• Summer Burkett, Year 11 - Elite Sports Programme – Swimming• Michael Compton, Year 11 - Elite Sports Programme – Sailing• Angelina Dimasi, Year 11 - Elite Sports Programme – Basketball• Caitlin Eynon, Year 11- Elite Sports Programme – Baseball• Sophia Hays, Year 11- Elite Sports Programme – Swimming• Ronan Hays, Year 12 - Elite Sports Programme – WA School Sport Triathlon team

• Mark Smith, Year 11 - AMEB Practice of Music Grade 6 - AMEB Theory of Music Grade 3

• Madison Boothey, Year 12 - Queen’s Scout Award• Jamie Palmer, Year 12 - Structured Workplace Learning (61 hours)• Rhys Wynne, Year 12 - Structured Workplace Learning (35 hours)

Anendorsedprogramisasignificantlearningprogrammethathasbeendeveloped for senior secondary students. The programme may have been developed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, or it may have been developed by a private provider and subsequently endorsed by the Authority. Each endorsed programme consists of a series of lessons, classes and/or activities designed to lead to the achievement of a common goal or set of learning outcomes.

All endorsed programmes successfully completed and reported to the Authority by the school:

• Are listed on the student’s Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement;

• May contribute towards the breadth-and-depth requirement of the WACE; and• May contribute towards the C grade requirement of the WACE.

Each endorsed programme is allocated one, two, three or four unit equivalents.

Kind regards

Georgina SolomonDeputy Principal - Curriculum

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY - MEADOW SPRINGS


The 2019 school year has been an extremely busy and productive year for the Meadow Springs Primary campus and it is hard to believe that in less than two weeks it will be over for another year. As we draw to a close, we have a number of events in the coming week or so and I hope that many community members can join us to celebrate the year that was.

Next week, I am looking forward to ‘Carols in the Quad’ as an opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate the spirit of Christmas and to share fellowship at this time of the year. Last year, it was a very special event and I am sure it will be again.

OnTuesday10December,yourchild’sreportwillbeavailablethroughSEQTA Engage and will be visible after 4.30pm. Next week, information regarding the reports and how to access SEQTA Engage will be sent home for your information so you can ensure that you are set up before the reports are issued.

In regard to class placements for 2020, a letter informing you of your child’s class and teacher will be sent home with your child on the last day of school. Students will have their class list read to them before they leave on this day.

Booklists have now been sent home with the students for the 2020 school year. Please follow the instructions to place your online orders or purchase supplies from a supplier of your choice. In purchasing supplies, I ask that the recommended stationery is purchased and not fancy merchandised items that can often be more of a distraction to learning than a help. Pencil cases needtobeofthesizerecommendedtofitintothestoragetrayssuppliedforhousing personal belongings so it is appreciated if you could please consider this when making your purchasing choices.

I look forward to seeing many families over the coming week as we wrap up another successful year of schooling for our students.

Kind regards

Sue Skehan Head of Primary – Meadow Springs

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY - HALLS HEAD

Dear Parents The end of term is quickly approaching, and we are looking forward to our end of year events. We hope that our families will be able to attend ourtwofinalassemblies,whichincludetheKindergarten to Year 2 Christmas assembly on Friday 6 December at 1:30pm, as well as our combined Year 3 to 6 Presentation assembly and Thanksgiving service, on Tuesday 10 December at 9:00am. I know that these events will be a lovely way to end the school year, and look forward to seeing all of the families that can attend.

Junior CouncilOnThursday21NovemberIhadthepleasureofattendingtheJuniorCouncilgraduationattheMandurahOffshoreFishing&SailingClub.EuanLairdandMatildaPadfieldhaveparticipatedintheJuniorCouncilprogrammeallyearand have certainly developed their leadership skills and knowledge of local government. Both Euan and Matilda gave graduation speeches and represented the school well. I was impressed with their maturity and courage, as the room was filledwithfamiliesandguests. Euan and Matilda have been involved in planning and attending community events and initiatives throughout the year. Their involvement with the Beach Clean Up initiative, as well as the Kids Teaching Kids conference were important events for our local youth and community. We recognise the commitment and work that Euan and Matilda have done this year and look forward to giving this same opportunity to two new students in 2020. Attached are photographs of Euan and Matilda with our local mayor, Mr Rhys Williams, at the graduation ceremony.

ChoirOnTuesday26November,thechoirperformedatMercyPlace,aresidentialagedcare facility. The choir performed beautifully and their carols were well received by the residents. I want to recognise the maturity and responsibility that our students demonstrated on the day, as they all represented the school wonderfully. I wouldalsoliketothankMissVerityBrockmanforallofher work, organisation and passion with the choir. Ourchoirissuchawonderfulopportunityforourstudents to express themselves and engage with music. We hope to continue our partnership with Mercy Place for years to come, as we genuinely love the community connection that our students have made with the residents. Attached is a photograph of our students performing.

Kind regards

Noah Clark Head of Primary – Halls Head

MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL CHAPLAIN


A Christmas story, author unknown and edited.

An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a cheque with a card. A few days after she mailed all the cards, she discovered she had forgotten to include the checks in the cards. Imagine all those kids opening a card from grandma with a note inside that says, “Buy your own presents.”

It says, sometimes, take a little more time to be prepared; especially at Christmas. In fact, I want to announce;itistimetoprepareforChristmas!

Time to put up the tree, check the lights and hang the wreath. Time to dig out the decorations to put in the house and on the lawn. Time to order the ham and the crayfish,buytheLionsChristmasCake,hangthestockingsandfillthemup.Timeto write the letter to Santa, shop for gifts, wrap the presents, attach the tags and put on the bows. Time to address the cards, send the cards, receive the cards from people you haven’t heard from all year. Time to make plans for the out of town trip, time to welcome the kids and their families back home. It’s time to get ready for Christmas.

As of Monday 25 November, you have 30 days to prepare for Christmas Day, 2019. It’s not time to panic yet, but it is time to start making preparations. But I wonder, with all the preparation going on, will you take time to prepare your heart for Christmas this year? So often, Christmas becomes a bother instead of a blessing; full of headaches instead of hallelujahs, all because we fail to heed the wordsspokenbytheprophetinIsaiah40:3…preparethewayfortheLORD;makestraight in the wilderness a highway for our God.

ThosewordswerefulfilledintheministryofJohntheBaptist,andthey’renottalkingabout a construction project, but a preparation of the heart to welcome the Lord Jesus. Christmas celebrates the birth of the Christ-child, God’s greatest gift to the world. Make way for the celebration of Jesus’ birth in your Christmas preparation this year.

God Bless

Father Noel OakeySchool Chaplain

SCHOOL NOTICES, TERM DATES AND CALENDAR

SAMOA

2020

Service Learning, All Saints Anglican School, Apia

SAMOA SERVICE LEARNING TRIP 2020Students in Years 9 and 10 (in 2020) are invited to attend the Samoa Service Learning Trip 2020, with supervising staff David Jones (Cathedral College), female staff member (TBA)and ASC(WA) Cultural Advisor, Tanu Nuu.

The cost is $4,200 ex Perth and $3,950 ex Albury (subject to change based on the $AUD, particularly airfares). Students will depart Saturday 4 July 2020 and return Sunday 19 July 2020.

If students are interested in this exciting service learning trip to Samoa, they will need to act quickly as places are limited to 16 students. They can complete an expression of interest form via the link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_N2IEjFcd0yjELagQyS7KUgs6efr9gFOu4jX7vPXA_tUMVdaNk1BMEdYNThWMVE2RUw1ODVTNVdXSy4u

More information can be obtained by contacting Rev’d David Jones, Coordinator Samoan Service Learning for the ASC, on 03 5722 2144 or by e-mail [email protected]

TERM 4 2019 FEE STATEMENTS


NOVEMBER 2019 CALENDAR

TERM DATES2019 Term Dates Term4:Tuesday15October2019–Tuesday10December2019

2020 Term Dates Please note these dates are preliminary and are subject to change. Term 1: Monday 3 February 2020 – Thursday 9 April 2020 Term 2: Thursday 30 April 2020 – Friday 3 July 2020Term 3: Wednesday 22 July 2020 – Friday 25 September 2020 Term4:Tuesday13October2020–Tuesday8December2020


Term 4 Fee Statements were emailed to families on Monday14October2019 and weredueforpaymentbyFriday,25October2019. Families who have not paid or made payment arrangements with the Business Manager by the due date should be aware that a late penalty of $55.00 (GST included) may be imposed. The School has BPAY facilities and we encourage parents to avail themselves of this. To assist families to budget for their school fee payments, we also offer weekly, fortnightly, bi-monthly or monthly payment plans. For further information, please contactMrsLesleyHedley,AssistantBusinessManager,intheSchoolOffice.

A number of Academic and Music Performance Scholarships will be awarded in 2020 for students entering Years 7 and 11 in 2021.

Academic ScholarshipsScholarships will be awarded on the basis of a common test, and a student’s past and present performance at school.

• Years 7 and 11 Saturday 6 June 2020 at Frederick Irwin starting at 9.00am. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27 May 2020. Application Fee: $95 (inc. GST)

Music Performance ScholarshipsThe Scholarships are designed to support students with musical talent, and good academic ability and achievement during their years of Secondary education.

• Years 7 and 11 Saturday 23 May 2020 at Frederick Irwin starting at 9.00am. Further information regarding Audition time and location will be forwarded to candidates after the close of applications. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13 May 2020. Music Scholarship Application Fee: $35 (inc. GST)

Visitthepagebelowforfurtherinformation,andtoapplyonline:https://www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au/enrolment/scholarships/

2021 SCHOLARSHIPS - YEARS 7 AND 11, 2021

STUDENT CONGRATULATIONS

• Ebony Bocos (Year 8) who recently passed her Second Grade ABRSM Practical Piano Examination.

• Joshua Haua (Year 10)whorecentlytookpartintheAustralianOutriggerCanoeNational Titles. At 16, Josh was the youngest competitor at Nationals and he competedintheOpenMen’s12kmVa’a(TahitianRacingCanoe)event.JoshwasthefirstplacedUnder21paddlerandtookoutacreditablefourthplaceoverallagainstafieldofveryexperiencedpaddlers.

• Timothy Crisp (Year 11) who recently scored a distinction at his Seventh Grade ABRSM Practical Piano Examination.


SECONDARY ASSISTANCE SCHEME

As in previous years, the Department of Education and Training Secondary Assistance Scheme forms will be available to eligible parents. Forms are available fromtheSchoolOffice.ApplicationscloseThursday2April2015.

SCHOOL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

YEAR 3 JELLYFISH BLOOMS - VOTING OPEN!


BLOOM EXHIBITION

OurtalentedYear3studentshavecreatedtheirownjellyfishbloomwhichiscurrently part of The Bloom exhibition at the Fremantle Markets for National Recycling Week.

The students used recycled plastic materials such as fruit punnets, take-away containers,cellophanegiftwrappingandbubblewraptocreatetheirjellyfish!

Visitorstothemarketcanvoteforthebest‘jellyfishbloom’,thevotingpollcanbefoundattheFremantleMarketsofficeandit’sassimpleascompletingtheformand dropping it into the slot provided.

Why not head down this weekend to check out the amazing work by our students andtheotherschools!


The sun was shining on Wednesday 6 November 2019 and, after having to change theoriginalFounders’DayeventinTerm3,theperfectweatherwasdefinitelywelcome in order for the Halls Head and Meadow Springs Primary students to enjoy the day out on the ovals.

Students couldn’t wait to jump on the bouncy castles, roll and bump into each other in the blow up balls, ride on ponies, paint the Founders’ Day Banner, ride the train,gettheirfacespainted,makeLoomBands,playflag-beltandparticipateinobstaclerelays,plusmuchmore!

Parents and families were invited to join in lunch together before the activities started in the afternoon, and we thank all of our school community members who were able to join us on the day to celebrate the School’s Founders.

Welookforwardtocelebratingagainwithyouin2020!

FOUNDERS’ DAY 2019 - PRIMARY


REMEMBRANCE DAY 2019


REMEMBRANCE DAY

Meadow Springs Primary students observed a minute of silence yesterday morning asthefirstofourstudentstoreflectonthesacrificeofourservingorfallensoldiers,followed by the Meadow Springs Secondary students who gathered on the Main Ovalshortlybeforerecess.

Halls Head students observed their minute of silence this afternoon as well, gathered on the green grass outside the Library – taking a moment to appreciate how fortunate they are to live in Australia, and to remember those that have made sacrificesacrosstheyears.

Thank you to Fletcher Glenn for playing the Last Post and The Rouse so beautifully on the trumpet at all three services.

Lest We Forget.

UNIFORM SHOP

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS Meadow Springs Campus

Monday 12.30pm – 3.30pmTuesday 8.00am–12.00pmWednesday 9.00am–11.00am(November/FebruaryOnly)Thursday 8.00am–12.00pmFriday 12.30pm – 3.30pm

Halls Head Campus

Monday 8.00am–9.30amThursday 2.00pm – 3.30pm

2020 HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS Meadow Springs Campus

Monday 20 January 2020 11.00pm – 3.00pmTuesday 21 January 2020 9.00am – 12.00pmThursday 30 January 2020 9.00am – 3.00pmFriday 31 January 2020 9.00am – 12.00pmMonday3February2020 8.00am–10.30am 12.30pm – 3.30pm

Halls Head Campus

Friday 31 January 2020 9.30am – 10.30amMonday3February2020 8.00am–9.30am

UNIFORM SHOP NEWSClick the following link to view further news and information from the Uniform Shop:

https://www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au/school-community/uniform/uniform-news/

• CurrentYear 6 Students• Board Shorts - From Year 7• 2020 Year 5 Students• 2020 Year 3 Students • Blazer 2020• Drycleaning your Blazer• Exchange or Refunds on New Uniform Items

Japanese

11 and 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm Room J1 Miss Min

Media Production and Analysis

11 and 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm Room G1 Rostered teachers

Art 11 and 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm Room P16 / P17

Mrs Martin / Mrs Nici

Physics

11 and 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm Room B4 Mr Dempsey

Accounting

11 and 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.10pm Room P36 Mrs Singh


11 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm Room G1 Mr Nagel

Biology 12 Monday and Wednesday

3.15pm – 4.15pm Room J12

Mr Stewart

Geography 11 and 12 Tuesday

7.45am – 8.15am Room K1

Miss Pyke


12 Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm Room G1 Mrs Shier

Human Biology

11 and 12 Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm Room B4

Mr Preston / Mrs Cooling / Mrs Vaughan

Economics 12 Wednesday

3.15pm – 4.00pm Room K2

Mr Stewart

Literature 11 and 12 Wednesday (every

even week of term)

3.15pm – 4.15pm Room E41

Mrs Ukich / Mrs Taylor

Politics and Law 11 and 12 Thursday

3.15pm – 4.15pm Room J3

Mr King / Mr Blake

Chemistry

11 and 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.00pm Room B1 Ms Potter / Ms Stephens

Earth and Environmental Science 11

Thursday

3.15pm – 4.00pm Room B7

Mr McFetridge / Mrs Compton

English 11 and 12 Thursday

3.15pm – 4.00pm E Block

Rostered Teachers

History

11 and 12 Thursday

3.15pm – 4.00pm Room K4

Mrs Compton / Mr King / Mr Blake

Biology 11 Thursday (As Requested)

3.15pm – 4.15pm Room J12

Mr Stewart

Physical Education Studies 12 Thursday

3.25pm – 4.15pm Room G4

Mr Miguel

Mathematics

11 and 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.15pm Room D1 Rostered Mathematics Teachers

Chemistry

11 and 12 Friday

7.45am – 8.30am Room B1

Ms Stephens

TUITION

TUITION CLASSES – SEMESTER 2, 2019Tuition classes are for students who require some extra help with a subject. Students who attend tuition must be prepared with questions for the teacher. Attendance is not compulsory; however, an attendance register will be kept.

Semester 2 2019 - Years 11 and 12

COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS

Mandurah Workshops

Anger Management for Men 8 weeks — Mondays 21 Oct – 9 Dec

6.00pm - 8.30pm, $130

Family Patterns - Self Awareness For Women - 6 weeks - Tuesdays

22 Oct - 26 Nov, 9.30am - 12pm, $90

Parenting Teens Monday 2 December 9.30am - 12noon, $30

Recharge Your Relationship

Thursdays, 14 & 21 November 6.30pm - 9pm, $75 couple

Teens & Anger

Pinjarra - Monday 18 November 9.30am - 12noon, $30

Mindfulness

Wednesday 20 November 6.30pm - 9pm, $30

Supporting Your Anxious Child

Tuesday 3 December, 6.30pm - 9pm, $30

For all enquiries phone: 6164 0588 Bookings Essential Email: [email protected]

www.relationshipswa.org.au

GENEROUS DISCOUNTS FOR CONCESSION CARD HOLDERS

Coaching Kids’ Emotions Monday 25 November

9.30am - 12noon

Mens Talk Communication Skills for Men

Wednesday 27 Nov 6.30pm - 9pm, $30

Successful Single Parenting Wednesday 4 December

6.30pm - 9pm, $30

Office hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-2pm

Like us on Facebook Relationships Australia WA (Mandurah)

Term 4 - October - December 2019

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Frederick Irwin Anglican School Newsletter Issue 15 - 29 ... · crayfish, buy the Lions Christmas Cake, hang the stockings and fill them up. Time to write the letter to Santa, shop