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IN THIS ISSUE• FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK• GENERAL• MUSIC NEWS• SPORTS NEWS• P&F NEWS• PRIMARY NEWS• SECONDARY NEWS• COUNSELLING CORNER• HERITAGE CONTACTS
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Over the last two weeks we have had a strong theme of teamwork. Firstly, there was the ‘World Teacher Day’ morning tea provided by the P&F, showing appreciation for all the hard work and team work of the teachers at the College. Then all the Y12’s dressed up for their last day in the theme of their ‘dream job’ and also enjoyed Y12 graduation dinner speeches which highlighted the special bond between students and teachers. Fantastic teamwork was shown by Y9 girls who had their Camp last week and, in partnerships learnt to, Sail, Surf, Snorkel and Survive! As well as operate as a team in Beach Challenges. They overcame fears and doubts, growing in confidence and trusting in the ability of others. The outdoor instructors commented how well our girls focused and participated, causing them to progress to skill levels and challenges normally reserved for older students - all because of their excellent teamwork attitudes based upon our values.However, the College highlight has to have been the teamwork during Tabloid sports, enjoyed by the whole school last Friday afternoon. It was a fantastic opportunity for students of all ages to mix and support one another in this eagerly awaited annual tradition! The children wore their house coloured tee shirts: Ephraim –Yellow, Dan – Blue, Judah – Green and Reuben – Red. Each of these house teams were split into smaller teams with a range of ages so older experience could guide excitement and eagerness in younger ones, developing mutual respect. The Y10 students,
under the guidance and supervision of Tim Badger, planned and provided a whole variety of activities to complete within their house teams. These ranged from push cart racing to wet dodge ball which was very popular with all the students with many beaming smiles to be seen! The Y9 boys then acted as capable captains to guide their team and encourage all in participation. It was a fantastic afternoon that will live long in the memory of those involved, especially for me being my first. The winning team was Reuben.The benefits of teamwork are emphasised within the Word of God. The strength of teamwork ‘’A threefold cord is not quickly broken’ (Ecc 4 v 12) is within the context of how partnerships achieve more support and provide for the need of the other person. A team of 3 causes the compound effect to be even greater. Paul describes how ‘We then as workers together with him’ (2 Cor 6 v 1) indicates that we do not work alone but with God as his servants. God, Jesus Christ (the Word) and ourselves. This is the most powerful team that can achieve that which is impossible with men.The team that God has placed us all in is the ecclesia whose purpose is for building up the members ‘…Let all things be done into edifying’ (1 Cor 14 v 26). Paul emphasises in the analogy of the body that all ‘ …fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.’ So naturally every body part is required and cannot operate in isolation. Each is diverse in construction and function yet complimentary to each other to achieve something far greater. We have to learn to work together in ‘teams’ of different sizes from our own families or ecclesias to Colleges, for the common goal of growing to be more like the Lord Jesus Christ as stated in our College’s mission statement ‘To Follow His Steps’. Let us be ‘holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God’ (Col 2 v 19). We look to ‘the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him.’ (2 Thess 2 v1)
Bro Justin Robinson
GENERAL
UPCOMING EVENTS (God willing)
• Thursday 10 November 7.30 pm Volunteer Training Room 13• Wednesday 9 - Friday 11 November Year 6 Camp• Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 November Year 7 Camp• Friday 18 November last day for Year 11s before exams commence
VOLUNTEER TRAINING - IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO BOOK IN!Our Term 4 volunteer training will be held in Room 13 (Year 6/7 Wing) this Thursday 10 November at 7.30 pm and conducted by Graeme Shugg. If you volunteer at the school and would like to attend your children's excursions and camps, please make time to attend this session. A current police check is also required and details can be obtained by emailing [email protected].
CAR PARK DANGERParents please can you fulfill your responsibility to supervise your children crossing the road if they do not cross at our supervised crossing points in the car park. Also, if you park anywhere but the car park then please come and collect your children to ensure their safety from cars, buses and
potentially members of the public. Thank you for your co-operation in this important health and safety issue – we do not want any accidents happening to our precious students.
LIBRARY NEWS - PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE RESULTSA message from our Premier: "The Premier’s Reading challenge has now completed its thirteenth year. Reading regularly is an important step in developing good literacy skills. It is the key to success at school and into the future.“ Jay WeatherillWell done Heritage College Primary students - 97% completed the challenge this year! Students were given their certificates or medals last Friday. The results are as follows:-
Primary
Cert.BronzeMedal
SilverMedal
GoldMedal
ChampMedal
LegendMedal
Hall of Fame
HOF8 YRS
HOF9 YRS
Class Total
R/1P 24 24R/1W 6 16 221/2B 2 19 2 23Year 2 1 3 26 1 31Year 3 2 26 1 29Year 4 1 1 10 12 4 31Year 5 1 1 1 1 6 16 1 27Year 6 1 1 1 11 6 1 26Year 7 1 2 20 5 1 29234Completed
35 40 33 38 20 34 26 7 1 241
Year 10 1
You have supported another successful year with 735 schools in South Australia and well over 130,700 students completing the Challenge.
BUDDY CLASSES
The Year 10s and 3s worked together to build the tallest scaffold that supported a platform and a lego mini figure construction worker! The diverse ingenuity of the groups came up with many structures that had various levels of height and support. The winning team, however made it to 67cm in height! Well done all - and great teamwork!
HERITAGE COLLEGE 2017 CALENDAR
Are you looking for a useful end of year gift? Heritage College is producing a high quality calendar including relevant school related information which will be available to purchase for $10. To avoid missing out, please place your order by email [email protected]. Towards the end of the term we will have the calendar at the Front Desk for you to view and purchase, and also available for sale at presentation night.
YOGHURT / BUTTER CONTAINER LIDSYear 3 class would love a regular donation of yoghurt or butter/margarine lids please. Bring them in to Front Desk or to Sarah Kemp's classroom.
CANOES - FREE!We have 15 or so old canoes at the back of the school that we need to get rid of. Some families may want one for some summer fun, otherwise we will break them up at the working bee. Please contact the school on 8266 5122 or email [email protected] if you are interested.
TISSUESPlease supply one box of tissues per child to the Front Desk as soon as possible - we are running out!
MUSIC NEWS
MUSIC TUITION CHANGES FOR 2017We have recently communicated to both our Private Music Tutors and the parents of their students that next year the College will be organising the timetabling of when these private lessons occur.This is because of the impact on core and critical learning for many of our students and the need for a balance between learning academic subjects and learning an instrument to be implemented.If you wish your child to commence learning an instrument next year, then please contact Anna Kerr ([email protected]) who will inform you which tutor teaches that instrument and if and when they have availability either in the school day or before / after school for a lesson.
STRING WORKSHOPSBack by popular demand! Primary string students have the opportunity to participate in two more string workshops at the end of this term to be held on Thursday 8 December (Week 8) and Thursday 15 December (Week 9) at 1.45. This time we will be preparing for our first big performance at Presentation night. Parents who are unable to be at presentation night but would like to hear the group play are welcome to join us towards the end of the rehearsal (around 3.00). If your child learns violin, viola or cello outside of school but would like to participate in the workshop, please contact Amanda Healy on 0422 020 085.
SPORTS NEWS
CRICKET TEAMSHeritage cricket is off to a good start for Term 4. The Maroons (Year 6/7) senior team played Vale Park Primary at Vale Park. Heritage batted first and scored 6/138 off 20 overs. The stand-out batsman was Josh Evans with 51 n.o. off 21 balls including 9 fours and 1 six and also worth a mention, Ezra Nicholls with 31 off 26 balls including 4 fours and 1 six. Vale Park then went into bat and scored 6/129 off 24 overs with Blythe Joseph taking 2/14 off 3 overs and Josh Evanstaking 1/16 off 4 overs. Heritage won the match by 9 runs and the man-of-the-match was Josh Evans.The Whites (Year 4/5) junior team played a Lightning Carnival at Gaza Oval against 11 other schools from the area. Heritage won every game and is in the running to take out the trophy for the best school. Remi Wigzell won the man-of-the-match award for an overall consistent display.Thanks goes to Uncle Dan Nicholls and Jamin Wigzell for managing the teams and all the parents for their support.Please note there will be After-School Sport this Friday 11 November.Brett Arnold, Supercoach
P&F NEWS
TABLOID SPORTS LUNCH DAY - APPRECIATIONMany thanks to our super BBQ dads – Paul Nolan and Sam Luke – and our lovely serving ladies – Serena Beacham, Kym Cadieux, Mishael Horwood, Deb Joseph, Hannah Robson and Andrea Gore. Everyone enjoyed a sizzling sausage sandwich, cool drink & ice-cream on Tabloid Sports Day and we raised just over $800 for our school!
HERITAGE FAIR UPDATE
P&F MEETINGThank you to those who attended last weeks meeting. We were able to see some plans of the new gym kitchen upgrades as well as the proposed locations of the nature play area and a new P&F Shed which was all very exciting to know. Further details can be read from the minutes which are available to any who wish to request them by email: .
HERITAGE FAIR
THE DATEThe annual Heritage Fair is now less than 3 weeks away and a buzz of excitement is beginning to fill the air. Mark the date down today - NOVEMBER 26! It's always a wonderful highlight in the school's calendar and this year is promising to be no different.
WHAT WILL BE THERELoads of food, fun and fellowship!
SILENT AUCTION (on-line)Lots to choose from:From the very useful – document binders, vehicle service, kitchen bin, ironing, Care Alerts, picture framing and mirrors, fruit trees, and a space heater to those ‘little’ extras – a variety of goodie hampers, flute lessons, Shaw family wines, honey and a handmade quilted throw rug and for all those train enthusiasts – a variety of Lima Train carriages & engines.
The online Silent Auction will start at 2pm on 19th November and will end at the Fair at 2pm on 26th
November (Adelaide time). Items are still being loaded onto the Auction site but you can register now at: https://www.32auctions.com/heritage_adelaide_2016
MAIN AUCTION (at the Fair)An Audi car – for the little ones, Dog house, Gliding lesson, holiday homes, fruit trees, beef, outdoor
setting, Adelaide Symphony orchestra tickets to the Messiah (9th December ‘16), 2 day sail on the One & All sailing ship – look it up http://oneandallship.com.au, Waterworld vouchers, Golfing at TTG golf club & Blackwood golf club, a day out sailing & deep sea fishing experience. Something for everyone - more details to come.
Note: Items may move from the Main Auction to the Silent Auction and vice versa, so please look at both Auctions for the items you are after.
THE FOOD STALLSHot Chips, Donuts, Manny's Wok, Hot Dogs, Curry, Yiros, Krispy Kremes, Vietnamese, Lollies, Children's Pack Lunch (new this year to help parents find food their little children will like)
THE DRINKS STALLSHome made Lemonade, Sno Cones, Barista Coffee and a slice of Cake, Cold Fizzy Drinks, Milkshakes, Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice, Smoothies.
TAKE HOME FOOD STALLSReady Meals - both savoury and sweet, cakes and biscuits, fresh fruit and Veg (90% organic).
TAKE HOME PRODUCTS STALLSTeddy Bears, 2nd Hand Toys, 2nd Hand Books, 2nd Hand Household Goods, Plants and Shrubs, Handmade Crafts, Body Shop, School Bags, Cards and Gifts, Bible Books, Rawleighs Health Care, Homeware Gifts, 2nd Hand Clothes, Handmade Wall Clocks, Jewellery.
RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS - TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLEObstacle Course, Mini Golf, 10 Pin Bowling, Drenching Machine, Chair Swing, Maze of Doors, Flying Fox, Team Sports, Large Bouncy Castle
THE DEN - TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLEMobile Play Centre, Small Bouncy Castle, Sandpit, Painting, Dress Up, See-Saw,
OTHER ACTIVITIESBusking, The Heritage Choir - One session only, approx 20 mins, gold coin donation for entry, Face painting, Car Washing - the young people have agreed to return this useful service to give your car a wash and polish so it gleams again. They will be set up out the front of the new Tech Centre so you can't miss them.
SILENT AUCTIONA fabulous array of goods and services to be auctioned ONLINE. The online auction will be conducted during the week just prior to the fair but you can check out the website for viewing items now
MAIN AUCTIONGet the adrenaline going with this year's main auction. Many new items are listed this year
NEW! NEW! NEW!DELUXE PRINCIPALS BREAKFASTWhile we don't have the high tea this year we do have something that is just as delicious and wonderful and you also get to meet our new Principal Justin and his lovely wife Carolyn and hear some stories of what their life was like in the UK prior to making the big step to come to Oz.See the flyer sent home for more details and how you can purchase your tickets.
HOW YOU CAN HELPMany stalls require donated items to sell on the day. If you have any of the items listed below please contact the person responsible for that stall to let them know. They will be extremely thankful for your contribution
Pre-loved Clothes, Toys, Books, Household GoodsCheck your home, shed or garden and bring along any items to Room 12 at the school OR contact Steve or Susanna McGeorge as below.
Handmade CraftsWhatever your skill or hobby, if you are willing to donate something you've lovingly created--Then Kate Wigzell would love to hear from you
Plants and Shrubs
The plant stall is looking for contributions—Please contact Kate Franco [email protected]
Ready made meals—sweet or savouryUse your cooking skills to make a meal for sale—Please contact Anna Clark [email protected]
Cakes and biscuitsBake a cake to sell at the fair—Please see Tamar Stone [email protected]
Pre-loved TeddiesHave any unloved Teddies?—Please let Nijole Wigzell know [email protected]
Fruit and VegNearer the Fair date if you are able to supply any Fresh Fruit or Veg—then please contact Julia Wilson [email protected]
PACK UP / SET UPWe are still very light on in this area, so if you are available to assist setting up on the Friday (Nov 25th) or packing up after 3.00 pm on the Saturday (Nov 26th) we would dearly love to hear from you.
A BIG THANK YOUThanks everyone for your generosity and support. We couldn't do it without your help. Really looking forward to seeing you all there on the 26th.
Bro Steve McGeorgeYour Friendly P&F President
Contact details: Susanna - 0419 042 923 [email protected] - 0429 042 823 [email protected]
PRIMARY NEWS
PRINCIPAL'S AWARDSAt the Primary assembly each Friday, some students are presented with a Principal's Award in acknowledgement of their excellent work, effort or good character during the week. Congratulations to the following students who have received awards:
ReceptionCaitlin Arnold for great progress and enthusiasm in LiteracyEzekiel Badams for enthusiasm in guided reading and for neater handwritingJin Bol Bol for eagerly participating in Show and TellLayla Brown for trying to do neater handwritingEmily Cridland for great enthusiasm in guided reading lessonsJacob Finley for becoming a fluent readerJethro Grant for progressing well in reading and Maths
Niu Niu Li for always being respectful and well-manneredCharlotte McAllister for working diligently in guided reading activitiesBlake Pillion for working hard to catch up after his holiday in BaliZaylia Samwell for being helpful in preparing for lessonsWilliam Todd for always being a quiet hard worker
Rec/Year 1Keira Franco for an excellent effort in guided reading this weekOrlando Galbraith for using descriptive words in his beach recountBrooke Jeffress for working well in all subject areasJonah Newall for fantastic careful readingFfion Nicholls for an excellent effort in spelling this weekCharlotte Hall for an excellent effort in spellingAusty Martin for working diligently in all subject areasIvy Parry for being a cheerful and friendly studentAaron Risley for being a kind friend
Year 1/2 Chloe Atkins for being a hard worker in lesson timeSarayah Broadwood for beautiful behaviourBrayden Gore for fantastic involvement in all activities at TriskillsBen Robinson for quick thinking in Maths lessons
Year 2
Aken Aken for going above and beyond in helping to take care of the classroomHunter Badams for displaying excellent listening skillsAurora Badger for working extra hard to catch up on her school work after a term away!Rachel Evans for putting extra effort into writing a very funny and creative letterHarry Palmer for improved neatness and general helpfulnessJudah Pullman for responsible behaviour and for working hard this weekShoshannah O’Callaghan for being a quiet and hard workerJadie Pearson for writing a wonderful procedural text after learning how to tie her shoes
Year 4Olivia Badger for settling back into the school routine quickly and always trying her bestEddie Hill for his enthusiastic contributions in class discussionsRani McKinlay for trying harder in class and for always being polite and helpful
Year 5Eden Bennett for well written and descriptive recount of her holidaysCarmel Evans for using her initiative and helping before being asked and always being on taskMaggie Gibbs for her lovely clear and loud reading voice in classElijah Newall for great progress in reading
Year 7Silas Bennett for learning quickly how to play a great game of netballJess Hauser for successfully working under a lot of pressure
Emma Martin for consistently neat book work in all lessons in Week 3Ezra Nicholls for scoring 12 goals in netball in sport
YEAR 1/2 MINI LEONARDO DA VINCISReplicas of the "Mona Lisa" - artwork by Judah Pullman, Max Thompson, Harry Palmer and Zara Case.
YEAR 3 POETRYWe wrote some poems in the style of AA Milne’s “When I was one…”, here are two of our students' compositions:When I was one I sucked my thumbWhen I was two I had sucked my shoeWhen I was three I thought I was freeWhen I was four I wanted to open the doorWhen I was five I could spell hiveWhen I was six I liked to pick up sticksWhen I was seven I thought I was in heavenBut now I’m eight I’m as clever as cleverI think I’ll be eight for ever and everCooper BadamsWhen I was one I sucked my thumbWhen I was two I was too newWhen I was three I wanted to be freeWhen I was four I wanted to be much moreWhen I was five I met a hiveWhen I was six I wanted to mixWhen I was seven I learnt about heavenBut now that I’m eight I’m as clever as cleverI think I’ll be eight now for ever and everLaura EvansSarah Kemp
YEAR 4-6 ELECTIVESOur very warm appreciation to our dedicated and creative band of parent organisers and helpers who prepared a series of fantastic elective options - Morialta Falls walks, quilling, cooking, woodwork marble mazes, macramé hanging baskets, headband stands and coasters, bows and arrows and pot plant people. The children had a fantastic time and learnt some new skills in the process.
YEAR 6/7 CHOIR & BAND VISIT BETHSALEMOn Tuesday morning 25 November the Year 6 and Year 7 classes travelled to Bethsalem Care to give a band and choir performance for the residents. First we packed the two buses required with our musical instruments and stands, and then headed down to Bethsalem. The trip took 1 hour and there was plenty to see on the way. Once at Bethsalem, we had recess and then set about organising ourselves for our band performance. There were a good number of residents in attendance and Kirsty Palmer led us through the pieces we have already learnt and all went very well. We did attempt a piece we are still learning and we think that went well too. Then we sang a number of songs that we have learnt in our choir sessions. The modern version of “Humpty Dumpty” definitely got them all going! After the performance, we had time to chat with the residents which was really good and we found out that they had enjoyed the whole experience. We would love to go down there again as it was such a smooth and successful exercise. Thank you to Kirsty and the teachers and parents who attended and helped us.Brett Arnold & Students Year 6 & 7 Classes
YEAR 7 CAKE STALL - FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBERCupcakes for recess! The Year 7 class will be selling delicious cupcakes this Friday to raise funds for their graduation later this term. All cupcakes are $1 and will be available for purchase in the
playground – see you there!
SECONDARY NEWS
YEAR 8 IMMUNISATIONS - FINAL VISITThe final visit from HAIMS for the Year 8 Immunisation Program will be on Thursday 17 November. On this visit students will receive their 3rd dose of HPV. Students are reminded to have breakfast on the morning of their immunisation as this reduces any risk of nausea or fainting.
HERITAGIO'S RESTAURANTEThose of you who came for a visit to school on Open Day may have enjoyed a quiet beverage at Heritagio’s Café (formerly known as the Home Ec Centre). And you may have thought, how could we top great coffee and fabulous food in a relaxed café setting? Well I’m glad you asked; recently the Year 12 Food and Hospitality class have taken it to a whole new level, creating a sumptuous array of dishes which would be suitable to grace the menu of any fine dining restaurant. However, it is with much sadness, I am sorry to inform you, that “Heritagio’s Restaurante’s” doors are not open at the moment, so you will just have to sit back and salivate over the pictures instead. Enjoy!Michelle Wild
YEAR 8 GEOGRAPHY NEWSYear 8 Geography students have recently finished a unit on landforms and landmasses. They started with identifying and classifying 51 landforms into 10 categories and then each student researched three randomly assigned landforms. Of the three, they selected one to become “an expert” in and to present to the class. Part of their oral presentation included a hands-on demonstration in which they showed the dynamic structure of the landform; how
landforms move and change over time.Year 8s have also been learning and applying the skill of evaluation, a two step process in which we first set up criteria and then we judge something against our criteria. They’ve applied this skill in the evaluation of UNESCO World Heritage sites. First, they examined
and summarized the 10 criteria that UNESCO uses to determine whether a site can earn “World-Heritage” status. Next they personally scored sites in each category. Finally, they determined their own criteria and judged current sites against their own standards. In each case, students were required to justify their opinions by explaining why they graded a site what they graded it. In all, students broadened their perspective on the many interesting and diverse places in the world, while also learning the two step skill of evaluating and making decisions.Jason Bobis
YEAR 10 GOLFGolf…..philosophy aside, the Year 10s have lined up to drive (not cars, yet! ) putt (with purpose), and chip (neatly) onto the green, during a couple of weeks of golf tuition classes. The students have applied themselves, in varied levels, to this challenging game / sport / walk in the park with a purpose! Some have said the game “is a true reflection of life – just harder!!”However, as students continue to develop good lifelong attitudes to physical activity, it’s important to experience a wide variety of sporting and recreational activities. The Year 10 group is a capable and talented bunch who can work well in all sporting and recreational activities. They have been an energetic and creative group of sportspeople who like to challenge themselves.The boys are consistently honing their skills on the hand tennis court and the girls have given all sports a serious attempt with yoga and netball umpiring being favourite options.We encourage them to keep up positive attitudes to all physical activity as they move into Year 11 and to take on leadership roles in School Sport Carnivals, Friday Sport, School teams and other physical opportunities in 2017.Chris Ryan
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY - YR 12 FURNITURE CLASS OF 20162016 has been a huge year for the Design and Technology subject area. One of the many innovative curriculum plans which came to fruition this year was the Materials Products course, which has seen a class of Year 12s design and make a range of furniture products that have now been presented for marking and moderation. This class is the inaugural Year 12 Design and Technology class and as such faced a number of challenges as the year began. Working in a brand new facility is a great experience, but with the excitement there were the inevitable teething troubles that came along.Our students showed patience and resilience as new machinery and technology were installed and old machinery was refurbished; at times this caused frustration but the students worked together to get the job done. All of the students involved in this class should be very pleased with the work they have completed and we look forward to the final moderation scores with anticipation. Well done to the Year 12 Furniture class of 2016!Paul Manser
COUNSELLING CORNEROne of the more challenging virtues that we need to support each other develop is detachment. This virtue can sometimes be seen in the negative context of unnecessarily drawing away from others and isolating yourself or of being cold and heartless. However, this is not what I’m talking about. Detachment is experiencing your feelings without allowing your feelings to control you. Instead of just reacting, with detachment you are free to choose how you will act appropriately. You use thinking and feeling together, so that you can make smart choices. Pema Chodron said, “Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” It is detachment that allows God to affect our thinking and our actions. Detachment also allows us to be sent into the world to preach but not be “of it” (cp. John 17:14-16).Detachment is being able to notice our feelings, think about our thinking (meta-cognition), and make conscious choices about what to do. Detachment allows us to use a long lens, to see from above and take in the big picture, which includes the consequences of our actions. Melodie Beattie wrote, “Detaching does not mean we don’t care. It means we learn to love, care, and be involved without going crazy. We stop creating all this chaos in our minds and environments. When we are not anxiously and compulsively thrashing about, we become more able to make good decisions about how to love people, and how to solve our problems. We become free to care and to love in ways that help others and don’t hurt ourselves.”Detachment is a deep breath of peace and patience in response to unexpected anger. It allows us to see our mistakes honestly, make amends and start afresh. It is letting another person experience their consequences instead of taking responsibility for them yourself. Bad things happen to our children, and our job is not to help them avoid difficulty, but to know how to cope when it arrives. When present, detachment keeps us out of trouble, by helping us avoid knee-jerk reactions. It requires that we bring a level of consciousness to the current situation, so that instead of being controlled by our feelings, we can moderate and regulate them. It is the development of our pre-frontal cortex that allows this mature way of thinking. We have to make sure it is “ON” if we want to practice detachment. It can use good judgement when given a moment or two to do its job.Whether we call this a “meta-moment”, a breather, or even a time-out, it’s an opportunity to stand
back and look at what is happening without getting swept away. We can teach our children to ask questions that help them practice detachment, like “What am I feeling?”, “How can I manage that feeling?” and “What’s a good idea for me to do right now?” They benefit from positive modelling and feedback so that they know what it looks like, and when they are using it – even if those moments are few and far between (“I noticed you didn’t lose your cool when…” or “You have shown more maturity this week by…”). Of course there are times when they don’t manage it, and these provide opportunities for reflection and planning, “What do you wish you had done?”, “If this happened again, what would you do differently?”, “If this happened to a friend, what advice would you give to them?”.A good strategy is to take time out, maybe around the tea table, to discuss what detachment would look like if…
• Dad asks you to do a job and you are in the middle of doing something else you like?• You really want to join a game and others don’t let you?• Your sister takes your best pencils without asking and makes you feel really angry?• You are feeling really upset because your best friend let you down?
It’s helpful to remember the words of Meister Eckhart, “He who would be serene and pure needs but one thing, detachment.” So Paul writes, “Don’t be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (NIV Phil.4:6-7)
“Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.” (1Peter 2:21)Graeme Shugg
HERITAGE CONTACTS
PRIMARY CLASS TEACHERSPrimary classes, teachers and their contact details are listed below. These teachers should be the first point of contact for matters related to academic progress, general behaviour or welfare concerns (including bullying).· Reception Heather Pillion - [email protected]· Year R/1 Jesslyn Witton - [email protected]· Year 1/2 Rochelle Bailye - [email protected]· Year 2 Naomi Tretola - [email protected]· Year 3 Sarah Kemp - [email protected]· Year 4 Joanna Weedon - [email protected]· Year 5 Sue Lomman - [email protected]· Year 6 Jason Hauser - [email protected]· Year 7 Brett Arnold - [email protected]
SECONDARY CLASS TEACHERSHome Group class teachers and their contact details are as follows:· Year 8 Jason Bobis - [email protected]· Year 9 Chris Ryan - [email protected]· Year 10 Tim Badger - [email protected]
· Year 11 Vit Jurevicius - [email protected]· Year 12 Evan Franco - [email protected]
For issues related to academic progress, general behaviour or welfare concerns (including bullying), in the first instance, please contact: Tim Badger for Years 8-10 ([email protected]) or Evan Franco for Years 11-12 ([email protected]). For special learning support needs, contact Graeme Shugg ([email protected]).
Notification of Student Absences, Bus Changes & all Front Desk Enquiries:Email: [email protected]
Uniform Shop Details:Monday afternoons 3:00—3:30 pm and Friday mornings 8:30—9:00 amOrders: [email protected]
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