GrammarGazetteIssue 5

Semester 1, 2012

LINDISFARNEANGLICAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL

www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

Helping Students Excel

Sunshine Avenue CampusTweed Heads SouthPreschool - Year 4

Mahers Lane CampusTerranora

Year 5 - Year 12

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DisclaimerThe Lindisfarne Grammar Gazette is copyright; no part can be reproduced in anyway without prior written permission from the School. All material is published in good faith; however the School will not be held liable for any form of damage whatsoever, or liability, claims or proceedings arising from the printing of the same.

InsidePrincipal’s Message 2Stage 3 iPad Program 3Human Society and Its Environment 4Inferno sweeps through Stage 4 English 6Public Speaking 6Verse Speaking Choirs 6Science 7Mathematics 8Trivia Night 9World Vision Youth Leadership Conference 9Mathematics = Fun @Lindisfarne 9Seniors’ Week Luncheon 10Year 11 Hospitality with Japanese Students 10Work Placement 10Sea World Resort Hotel School 10Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 11Year 9 Food Technology 11Music News - Sunshine Avenue 11Year 7 and Year 8 Hospitality 11Netball 12Rugby 12Sports News for Semester 1, 2012 12Hockey 12K-2 FUN Swimming Carnival 13Cross Country 13Swimming 13Year 2 – Camp Out With Kids 14Year 7 Camp 14Year 8 Camp 15Year 9 Camp 15Year 10 Camp 16Year 11 Camp 16Year 11 and Year 12 Activities Week 17May 21 to May 24 17From the Chapel 17Around the Houses 18Alumni News - Myles Wesener 18In the Press 18

Principal’s Message Welcome to the first edition of Grammar Gazette for 2012. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Lindisfarne Grammar community for their continuing support for the education of your children as they grow and develop into fine young people. By now, your children should have received their Portfolios and end of semester reports and I trust that in each one of them there is evidence of new knowledge, new skills and new understanding.As you move through the following pages you will see reflected many of the successes, events and highlights that have occurred this year. The great majority of these convey life in the School beyond the classroom. These extra curricular activities and involvement are a very important complement to the teaching and learning that goes on daily in every classroom. We know that these activities extend and enrich classroom learning and make a difference to the total education of your sons and daughters.Throughout 2012 the staff of Lindisfarne Grammar have been actively engaged in the process of developing a Kindergarten to Year 12 Quality Teaching Framework. This project will set out to define what quality teachers do and how they go about engaging every student successfully in the learning process. This is an ongoing project which contains many elements. A key one this year has been the introduction of the iPad Program in Years 5 and 6. This program has been carefully planned and properly resourced and we can see from the engagement of the students how the program is helping students improve their learning. We wanted to start gradually and in doing so we now intend to roll this program up into Year 7 in 2013. Modern technology provides extraordinary opportunities for students to learn in new ways while at the same time strengthening traditional academic skills. All staff in the senior school will be undergoing intensive iPad training in the second half of this year. The iPad Program is an important bridge between Year 6 and Year 7 and it allows a smoother transition from the Primary School to the Senior School.A further important element of the Lindisfarne Grammar Quality Teaching Framework is our focus on preparing Year 11 and Year 12 students for their Higher School Certificate (HSC). A number of small but important changes will take place in Year 11 next year to ensure that students are choosing subjects that are appropriate to their strengths and abilities and which enhance their capacities to achieve in the HSC. Success in the HSC is also built in Stages 4 and 5 (Years 7 – 10) and the abolition of the School Certificate in 2011 has provided us with more time and greater flexibility to review our teaching and assessment practices. I trust that all students and their families enjoy a rewarding start to the second half of the year and I look forward to seeing you at one of the upcoming school events.

C E DuncanPrincipal

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Stage 3 iPad ProgramThe decision to introduce a 1:1 ‘Bring your Own Device’ iPad Program to Stage 3 was taken in Term 4, 2011. After an iPad trial period and after consultation with parents, the implementation began.The iPad program is Stage 3’s natural progression from the successful introduction of Macbooks in 2010. This strong emphasis on the application of Apple technologies to support and extend learning has been evidenced through digital storytelling, student podcasting, student created animations and movies. We see the iPad as another step forward – an opportunity to revisit and challenge our views on curriculum and make learning even more relevant and engaging. We recognise that how we teach must reflect how our students learn. Our teaching must also reflect the world our students will move into. This is a world which is rapidly changing, connected, adapting and evolving. Our style and approach to teaching must emphasise the learning in the 21st Century. Hence, the iPad. 21st Century Learning recognises that student’s learning outcomes are enhanced by student’s opportunities to create and teach others. The Learning Pyramid (Fig.1) clearly demonstrates the effect various methodologies have upon retention rate. The more collaborative, creative, interactive and ‘hands on’ methodologies are indicative of the approach adopted in Stage 3. The iPad has clearly demonstrated its effectiveness as the ideal tool to support and enhance learning outcomes.One of the most exciting things about the Stage 3 iPad Program has been the opportunity for students to personalise their learning - through selecting the tools that best suit their needs, as well as the enhanced opportunities the device provides for reflecting upon their learning.After one semester, the program could only be described as being an outstanding success. The excitement, engagement and FUN has been palpable for students and teachers alike. The classrooms are abuzz with creative and exciting opportunities for learning and the students are sharing their achievements with a world-wide audience through their class blogs.

Throughout Term 2, Year 6 students were surveyed so that we could assess the impact the program has had upon their learning. As can be seen in the figure above, the students are able to clearly identify the key advantages and have demonstrated a high level of discernment when asked to determine the key benefits to their own learning.We are looking forward to the next phase of this exciting journey.Parents are always welcome to visit our classrooms to observe the students and their devices in action.

Tim Waugh, Stage 3 Coordinator

Fig. 1. The Learning Pyramid

Fig. 2. Student response to ‘The Best Thing About the iPad is….’

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Year 10 Geography students observed coastal management and town planning strategies at Kingscliff and Salt.Jordi Kitto, Nicholas Anderson, Eilish Senyard, Ethan Costello - 9 March 2012

Mr Wilson’s Year 11 Legal Studies students Madelyn Catterall, Alexandra Bourke and Penelope Meeves participated in the Bond University Moot Court competition.

The Faculty of Human Society and Its Environment offers courses that teach about the world in which we live, namely Ancient History, Modern History, Business and Commerce, Geography, Legal Studies and Religion. Education is a community effort and we thank the many people and organisations who support our school. Our recent faculty activities are outlined below.• Mrs Rowe is co-ordinating 80 students who are participating

in the Australian Stock Exchange Sharemarket Game.• Veterans Mr Alan Beck and Mr David Jones spoke with Year

10 History students regarding their respective Korean and Vietnam War Service.

• Mr Mountford arranged guest speakers Senior Constable Verinder and solicitor Ms Bennett to address Commerce students regarding the law. Local travel agent Ms Weetman spoke to students regarding the tourism industry.

• Mrs Rutter and her senior Modern History students, accompanied by Ms Bennett, visited the Sydney Jewish Museum.

Human Society and Its Environment“Keep Calm and Carry On”

At this busy time of year, amid assessment tasks and examinations, I’m reminded of the British World War 2 poster “Keep Calm and Carry On”. It was prepared for distribution to British communities in case Germany invaded. For our students and parents I give this same advice, in the knowledge that our teachers are highly skilled and with calm determination are guiding students successfully through their academic program.

Mr Coverdale accompanied nine students representing Italy, India and Denmark who participated in the Rotary Model United Nations Assembly.Pictured Below: L-R. Jacqueline Lloyd, Charlotte Pym, Hannah Pym, Brittany Bosse, Sarah Le Billon, Mr Bryson Coverdale, Penelope Meeves, Christopher Sandhu, Georgina Meeves, Lachlan Elworthy

Year 10 visited Sydney and Canberra complementing their Year 10 academic program. Member for Richmond The Hon. Justine Elliot M.P. addressed students during their visit to Parliament House.

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Mrs Makepeace’s senior Ancient History students visited the Antiquities Museum at the University of Queensland.Georgia O’Neill, Evana Garland, Rebecca Dixon

Mr Coverdale and Mrs Rowe’s Year 11 Business Studies classes undertook a field study and business investigation of Tropical Fruit World.

Mr Coverdale’s Year 12 Geography students undertook fieldwork regarding catchment management and urban planning in the Tweed.Sally Le Billon, Beatrice Reeve, Jordan Clark, Mr Bryson Coverdale 29 May 2012

Mrs Shirley Redwood from Legacy addressed our students during Lindisfarne’s ANZAC Day Commemoration Service. Year 12 leaders Max Whiticker and Julia Walker recounted their respective experiences of their Korean and Vietnam Premier’s ANZAC Memorial Scholarship Tour.

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2012 has been a busy year for live performances enriching the English program. In Term 1 students from Year 9 to Year 12 watched scenes from Shakespeare in performance and Advanced English students took part in a Hamlet workshop to support their critical study of text. Our Standard English students also viewed a live reading of the play The Shoehorn Sonata, a compelling work by Australian playwright John Misto, which deals with the experiences of female POW’s during World War II.

On Friday 15 June, English students and teachers were fortunate to enjoy a performance by the theatre group Grin & Tonic. Entitled Inferno and described as “Part video game, part interactive game show” this comic look at Greek myth is interwoven with poetry by some of Australia’s and the world’s most revered poets including Slessor, Owen, Noonuccal, Blake, Milton, Bronte, Keats and Poe.As the students were ushered into the performance space they had no idea what was in store. There was excitement in the air but expectations were far exceeded with a headlong ride of multimedia and poetry performance. Drawing on verse from across the centuries and tied together using a full screen video game assault to the senses, it was poetry as they had never seen it. Currently studying poetry units and looking ahead to the Poetry Recitation evening next term, Year 7 and Year 8 students were moved and entertained as they witnessed language come to life. The level of involvement and enjoyment by all students was great to see and when asked how they enjoyed the session afterwards the reply was an unequivocal “Awesome…”

Public SpeakingStudents from Stage 1 to 4 all competed in the annual Lindisfarne Public Speaking Competition. This year it was encouraging to see so many students in Stage 5 and 6 electing to participate. Ms Jacqui McCoy, the adjudicator of the Public Speaking Grand Final, congratulated the stage finalists on both their content and confident delivery styles. The public speaking winners for this year were:Stage 1 - Nina MurphyStage 2 - Jade ReidStage 3 - Henry CollinsStage 4 – Jeremy BeamishStage 5 – Chase-Louise StanmoreStage 6 – Heather Lawson

Verse Speaking ChoirsFive Lindisfarne classes participated in the Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts to display their ability to imaginatively interpret a poem and to work as a team to present a polished rendition to the audience.First place in Stage 5 went to 10C who gave a dramatic rendition of ‘Enter Without So Much As Knocking’ by Bruce Dawe. The adjudicator stated that they “created great drama here” and “had a sensitivity to the beauty and power of words”. Second place was awarded to 9C, who gave a moving performance of ‘The Sentry’ by Wilfred Owen.In Stage 4, 8W sensitively performed ‘We Are Going’ by Oodgeroo of the Tribe Noonuccal. The adjudicator commended them stating “that was absolutely beautiful work”. Second place was given to 7M who recited ‘The Vampire’ and 8F came a very close third with their poem ‘Under My Bed’.

Inferno sweeps through Stage 4 English

Performance of the Shoehorn Sonata

Performance of the Shoehorn Sonata

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First semester is always an exciting one for the Science Faculty with a new batch of eager Year 7 students keen to open their eyes to a world of scientific discovery. It is always refreshing to feel their enthusiasm as they attain their bunsen burner licenses and start using many of the pieces of specialised science equipment. In addition to this introduction, Year 7 have been delving into the mysteries of our solar system and were lucky enough to have this culminate in the witnessing of the transit of Venus with their own home made pin hole cameras. This will not happen for another 105 years. Talk about the planets aligning! (pardon the pun, I couldn’t resist.)

Science students from 7M enjoying some fun with liquid nitrogen.

Another highlight this semester was the Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp. Sure trudging through the bush with 40kg on your back and looking at the stunning scenery should have been reward enough, however, what stood out were the many scientific discussions amongst the members of the group. Year 9 had been learning about the origins of the universe and the Big Bang Theory in their Science classes and many an animated discussion was still ensuing as the group members sat around the camp fire. Some students were even spied starting their very own rock collection.

Year 9 student camper Romain Beranger describes to the group what happens to light in a black hole as Mr Bedford follows the conversation.

These are just a few of the many highlights from Semester 1 in Science. Images from many of the varied activities follow.

Year 11 Biologists taking measurements along a transect at Hastings Point.

Year 8 student Anouk Seccull enjoys a hair-raising experience with static electricity.

Year 11 Chemistry students investigating precipitates.

Year 12 Chemistry students Kurt Shmylo and Hugh Thomas carrying out their assay of sulphate in lawn fertilizer.

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One of the exciting initiatives that we have in the Mathematics Faculty at Lindisfarne is the Accelerated Mathematics Program. This program gives Year 9 students, who are particularly interested and able mathematicians, the opportunity to complete the courses for Stage 5 (Year 9 and Year 10) by the end of Year 9. They then go on to do the Preliminary (Year 11) Mathematics course in Year 10 and subsequently can sit for the HSC examination in Mathematics (2 unit) at the end of Year 11. This allows students more time in Year 12 to cover the more challenging Extension1 and Extension 2 Mathematics course material. Success at this level opens up opportunities for tertiary study in a wide variety of areas.Feedback from the students in relation to this program is very positive.

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Year 12 Extension Math students encourage the younger students to take the opportunities offered by the Accelerated Mathematics Program.

Year 9/10 Students are very enthusiastic about covering the complete stage 5 curriculum in one year.

Those who are involved in the program are immensely stimulated by the challenging level of study available to them and certainly appear to enjoy the increased rate at which they are being presented with exciting new math concepts.Senior students who are currently preparing for their HSC examinations in Extension 1 and Extension 2 Mathematics feel that the younger students who embrace Accelerated Mathematics will be in a position of advantage when they reach Year 12. There will be more time to deal with the large volume of Extension material, all of which requires a higher level of thinking. Moreover, they will have already built a solid basis for these courses because they have completed the 2 unit course.This program was introduced three years ago. Therefore we will see our first group of Year 11 students complete HSC Mathematics this year.

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Trivia NightCongratulations are extended to all Year 11 students and Mrs Whiticker for a wonderful evening on Wednesday 16 May. Many thanks to the Parents & Friends Association, staff and parents for their donations towards this evening. Approximately 300 people attended and your support was greatly appreciated. Extra special thanks to the Year 11 Hospitality students, Mrs Smith and Mrs Griffiths who cooked 200 sausages and 200 steaks for dinner and cakes and biscuits for the interval. $3450 was raised on the evening. This money will be used towards the students’ Formal in 2013.Year 11 Hospitality students prepared and served the BBQ and supper for the Trivia Night. This provides practise and reinforces food preparation and customer service skills learnt in class.

Mathematics = Fun@LindisfarneThis semester Kindergarten to Year 6 students participated in World of Maths - a presentation of fun and educational, hands-on, problem solving activities. Through guided discovery and play the students were provided with opportunities to solve a variety of problems, discover number patterns, identify geometric properties, think logically and apply mathematics to the physical world. In small groups the students had the time and freedom to pursue their own paths in trying to solve the problems that relate to practical and real-life situations. All activities encouraged the students to interact, think and explore a variety of possibilities before finding the solution. This interaction boosted their confidence as a mathematics learner and promoted a positive attitude towards mathematics at school.We look forward to exploring maths the ‘fun’ way with World of Maths next year.

World Vision Youth Leadership ConferenceOn Wednesday 16 May, eight Year 11 students spent an enjoyable day attending the World Vision Youth Leadership Conference at the Carrara Dream Centre. Rebekah Dolan reported that this “opened the eyes of every participant to the horrors and tragedies of life in third world countries in a visual and practical manner. Modelling the world economy demonstrated to us the multiple effects of the Global Financial Crisis on third world countries. Overall, the day showed the effect that first world consumers have on third world producers and how we can act now to stop this problem. It has informed and empowered me to speak for those without a voice.”

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Seniors’ Week LuncheonYear 11 and Year 12 Hospitality students hosted a luncheon for sixty senior citizens as part of Tweed Shire Council’s Seniors Week celebrations. The luncheon was also attended by Mayor Mr Barry Longland, Principal Mr Chris Duncan and members of the Seniors’ Week Committee. The students prepared and served a two course menu. Entertainment was provided by our Music and Entertainment students. Many positive comments were received from the guests who enjoyed visiting our school and the wonderful service provided by our students.

Work PlacementWork placement is a compulsory component of the Hospitality Certificate II course. The students are placed in local hospitality businesses for hands on experience in the industry. We would like to thank the following businesses for hosting our students during 2012. Tweed Heads Bowls Club, Bellaki Cafe, Elephant Rock Café, FINS Kingscliff, Gloria Jeans, Twin Towns Clubs and Resorts, Tweed River Art Gallery, GRILL’D, Kingscliff Beach Club, Season Peppers Resort, South Tweed Sports Club, Fat Belly Kat Brunswick Heads.

Sea World Resort Hotel SchoolYear 11 Hospitality students attended a two day Residential Hotel School Program at Sea World Resort. During their stay the students had hands on experiences in different departments within the resort including the kitchen, dining room, housekeeping, stores, front office and concierge. Sea World staff also provided information on sales and marketing and tips on applying for jobs and the interview process. The students worked very well and gained a realistic insight into the hospitality industry. Congratulations to Alex Stanley and Cody Duffie who were awarded Star Performer certificates for their enthusiasm and application during the course.

Year 11 Hospitality cooking with our visiting Japanese studentsA great time and cultural exchange was had by both classes cooking hamburgers on the BBQ, making lamingtons and enjoying lunch together.

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Year 9 Food TechnologyIt has been a busy semester for the Food Technology Department with Year 9 visiting the Scandinavian Cone Company in Murwillumbah to observe food processing and production on a large scale. I think the students particularly enjoyed having to wear hairnets during the visit – a safety and hygiene precaution observed by all staff and visitors to the facility. We also sampled some of the yummy wafer cones they produce for companies like Streets Ice Cream.

Year 7 and Year 8Year 7 and Year 8 students have been putting some of their new culinary skills and knowledge of nutrition to the test in their Practical Design task, which required students to plan and prepare a healthy two course lunch. We certainly have some budding ‘Masterchefs’ in our midst.

Australia’s Biggest Morning TeaAs part of the unit Food Service and Catering, Year 10 were busy planning and preparing for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, which took place on Monday 4 June. This event was our biggest yet, raising a massive $520 for the Cancer Council. The students also visited the Kingscliff TAFE College, enjoying a two course lunch at the Caldera Restaurant and a behind the scenes look at the commercial kitchen facilities.

Music News - Sunshine AvenueMusic at Sunshine Avenue has been buzzing with excitement this semester. With the appointment of Mr Ben Singh, we have seen the formation of the String Orchestra, which currently has about 25 members. The orchestra rehearses every Friday morning and Mr Singh has been working tirelessly with the students to develop correct playing techniques and etiquette required to perform together as a collective group. The String Orchestra has already had its first very successful performance at assembly and has spent Term 2 preparing for the Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts. The Year 3 String Program has also proven to be highly successful with students taking advantage of the free tuition offered for the year. Under the expert tuition of both Mr Singh and Mrs Robinson, the students enrolled in the program are learning valuable skills, not only their chosen string instrument, but in the fundamental elements of music which will enrich and broaden their future musical endeavours. It is such a delight to see the enthusiasm that the students display towards their lessons every Friday and it is certainly contagious!The Choir spent Term 1 developing skills such as correct diction, breathing and singing together in unison. In Term 2 students

built upon these skills and were introduced to harmony singing. The students in the choir have demonstrated commitment by regularly attending rehearsals every Monday afternoon and this is evident in the progress that they are making. I am particularly impressed with the large number of boys that are participating in the choir this year! We always welcome new members so if your child is in Year 2 to Year 4 and would like to join, please get them to come along on Mondays at 1:15pm.At Sunshine Avenue we not only offer, but strongly encourage, students from Kindergarten to Year 4 to take up private lessons with our wonderful peripatetic staff that come in during the week. We offer tuition in violin, viola, cello, double bass, keyboard/piano, singing, guitar/ukelele, trumpet, trombone and speech and drama. If your child is in Year 3 or Year 4 and would like to learn a woodwind instrument we have specialists that are available in this area at the Mahers Lane campus. Enrolment forms can be collected from Mrs Ayers and Mrs Dobson in the front office at Sunshine Avenue. In Term 3 students enrolled in co-curricular lessons will have the opportunity to perform for parents and friends in a Twilight Concert so please keep an eye out for this future event in the newsletter early next term.

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SoccerCongratulations to the four soccer squads who competed at the NCIS Championships in Coffs Harbour. It was a long, emotional, tiring and truly fantastic day. The primary boys played very well and the girls came second to Bishop Druitt College, only losing out on goal differences. The open girls team finished runners-up to BDC also, with a 6-0 win over Kempsey (5 goals to Jessie Whitlock and an own goal), a 3-0 win over Blue Hills College (a hat-trick to Madelin Bruce), a 2-0 loss to the winners, (by far their hardest game of the day) and a 1-1 draw with Emmanuel Anglican College (Jessie scored an impressive equaliser in the second half). The open boys first match was against BDC and proved to be their most difficult, but they won 2-0 with goals from James Schmarr and Max Whiticker. Last year’s championship winners, The Armidale School, were also defeated 2-0 (Rex Whiticker and Jake Riddel goals). Goals from Kian Doolan, Jake Riddel and Jeffrey Kieffer won the game against Kempsey and EAC were also beaten 5-1 with a hat-trick from Jake and scores from James and Jeffrey. The open boys fittingly won the ‘Sam Macharia Memorial Shield’ having remained undefeated all day.

Sports News for Semester 1, 2012

NetballLindisfarne has an amazing 11 netball teams and 5 Net-Set-Go Netballers registered for the 2012 Tweed Netball Association Winter Competition. That is an incredible 99 netballers. All of the netball teams went to a lot of effort and turned out looking fantastically festive in the blue, gold and white school colours for the March Past and Open Day on Saturday 19 May. We may have been a little biased, but all the parents, coaches and managers agreed we should have won the award for the best-dressed club. Well done all for making such an effort and representing our school with such pride.

HockeyThe annual Fitzpatrick Shield Hockey Gala Day was held on Friday 16 March in Murwillumbah. We had an incredible 10 teams from Year 3 to Year 6 competing this year.The Year 7 and Year 8 mixed hockey teams played very well at Murwillumbah on Thursday 22 March. Well done those of you who shone as accomplished players and those who learnt a lot about the game and improved so much throughout the day.Lindisfarne played extremely well against some very strong hockey teams. A huge thank you to our coaches on the day: Sharon Buchanan, Margie Coleman, Megan Brodhurst-Hill and Kristy Fog.

RugbyLindisfarne had 47 primary boys compete in four different teams in the local Group 18 Rugby League Primary Schools Challenge at South Tweed grounds on Friday 27 April. They all played extremely well and displayed fantastic sportsmanship in a great day of football.Six very lucky U12’s boys had the fantastic opportunity to play in the Small Schools’ Team in the Open U12’s B division and were expertly coached by Caleb, an U20’s Titans player, for the day. Thank you to our four coaches and water-runners who trained the boys after school in the lead up to the competition and coached them on the day. Thank you to Cameron Small, Shane Conquest, Ben Raksts and Rob Richards.

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SwimmingOn Tuesday 14 February, the secondary students held their house event at TRAC, Murwillumbah. The March Past set the scene for a colourful and cheerful day of house spirit and sportsmanship. Barnabas House won the Spirit and Sportsmanship Award with Cuthbert House taking the honours for the best dressed, judged by Mrs Wright, Mrs Ayers and Father Glenn.Lindisfarne had a very wet but successful day at Lismore for the NCIS Swimming Carnival on Tuesday 6 March. Both the Primary and Secondary Squads retained the Champion School Shields.Congratulations to Maggie Dowker who came 4th in 100m Freestyle, 6th in 50m Freestyle and 9th in 50m Butterfly at the NSWCIS Secondary Swimming Championships in Sydney.

K-2 FUN Swimming CarnivalOur Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 students had a brilliant day at Kingscliff Pool for our annual K-2 FUN Swimming Carnival. What fabulous swimmers we have. Loads of FUN races were had, including freestyle, kick board, noodle, ball races and swimming through the hoops! Thank you very much to the Parents & Friends Association for the scrumptious sausage sizzle and fruit platters! Thank you to the fantastic parent helpers and teachers who got in the pool with us to make sure we all felt safe and secure doing our races.

Cross CountryCongratulations to all of the cross-country runners who competed against their peers in the Inter-House Lindisfarne Championships. A fabulous day was had by all.Barnabas won both the Primary and Secondary Inter-House Shields“The Mahers Lane course is a killer!” was a quote from one of the senior boys. So the Year 5 and Year 6 students who ran the track around the campus certainly did well completing it.Twenty primary school students and many Mahers Lane Campus students represented Lindisfarne Grammar at the NCIS Cross Country Championships on Friday 18 May at Fingal.Lindisfarne has 17 primary students selected to compete at the NSWCIS State Cross Country Championships at Eastern Creek Speedway on Thursday 14 June. Thanks go to all of our staff, parents and marshalling students for making the day such a resounding success.

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Year 2 – Camp Out With KidsFriday 23 March saw the first ever Year 2 Camp Out With Kids on the Sunshine Avenue campus oval. Students camped overnight with a parent/carer and went through activities such as:• Interactive games - where child and parent work

together to complete tasks including building their camp and team building activities with others

• Story telling - small groups where the adults talk about what they did when they were their childrens age

• Honouring - where the adults tell the children what they love about them and about the gifts their children have.

The camp was designed to be a safe jump off point for future school camps and a building block in developing our school community. Time spent one on one between parents and their children is vital. The camp provided an opportunity for quality time as well as connections with other parents from our Lindisfarne community.Thanks must go to The Rights of Passage Institute for running such a successful camp and also the P&F for their support in supplying the food for this event.

Duncan FitzGerald - Acting Primary Coordinator

Year 7 CampThe Year 7 camp was a great success. All 98 students who attended will have fond memories they will cherish for years to come. The days were action packed, from canoeing to mountain biking, from hiking to the flying fox. A special thank you to all staff who attended and also to the Year 11 students (Rebekah Dolan, Adam Wright and Sarah Le Billion) who were an asset to each of the groups.The following quotes were written by some Year 7’s on arriving back from camp.“Whether it was abseiling or mountain biking, canoeing or ticks and leeches, camp never failed to keep us busy. One night it was camping out by the fire, the next it was hot showers at base camp. To sum it up, camp was AMAZING.” - Joel Hawkins“At camp we did a variety of different activities. Most of them were very fun and everyone faced and conquered their fears. All of the instructors were friendly and easy to talk to. The camp was an all round success and everyone came back with great memories.” - Hannah Roberts“Going to camp was a really great experience to meet new people, speak to people I haven’t spoken to in a while, try new things and challenge ourselves.” - Taylor Dent“Camp was a great experience as I met a whole heap of wonderful people that I wouldn’t usually hang out with.” - Olivia Arndt

Mr Matt Fydler - Year 7 Camp Coordinator

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Year 9 CampThe Mebbin State Forest was the setting for this year’s Year 9 Camp. The predicted threat of rain didn’t eventuate on the first day, and, after packing our back packs, sorting out the food and any last minute comfort breaks we embarked on the wilderness camp to end all camps.Year 9 was divided up into 5 groups of approximately 18. Each group was accompanied by a teacher and those brave souls were Ms Schuricht, Mr Schmarr, Mr Cadman, Mr Mountford, Mr Robins and Mr Bedford. Each group would follow a slightly different path but the aim for each group was the same – ‘An expedition type camp that would challenge the students both physically and mentally.’During the days the students were exposed to long walks with full packs, breathtaking scenery and the type of camaraderie that only develops when you are alone in the bush with 17 of your friends. Our bush walking would take us to places that most of us had never heard of like Doon Doon Saddle, the Walls of Jerusalem, Mt Nardi and Mt Burrell. We hiked for most of the day but it was broken up by breaks for morning and afternoon tea and the equal second most important meal of the day, lunch. Incidentally, if you haven’t tried a salami, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese sandwich then I encourage you to give it a go – they sure helped me.Walks ranged in distance from a couple of kilometres from base to Pinnacles to the more challenging 12 kilometre hike from Doon Doon Saddle to Mt Nardi (or the other way around depending on what group you were in).As with most camps, dinner formed an integral part of the day. This year the students were in complete control of the preparation and cooking. Each group had six small Trangia stoves which the students used to cook everything from stir fry beef, spaghetti bolognaise and fajitas. Generally speaking the meals were fantastic and the students did a fantastic job.

Overall this year’s camp was a fantastic experience for all. The challenge of going outside your comfort zone and spending 3 nights and 4 days in the wilderness was met by most of the students head on. They did themselves proud and should justifiably look back on camp week as a milestone in their lives.

Matthew Bedford - Year 9 Camp Coordinator

Year 8 CampThe Year 8 students of 2012 ventured to Burleigh Heads for their annual Outdoor Recreation camp. With beautiful blue skies and warm autumn days, they tackled every challenge with zest.Students participated in a range of water activities including stand up paddle boarding, surfing and kayaking. They all tried their hand at indoor rock climbing and then tested their skills on the 20 metre cliffs at Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point. Abseiling from the top of the cliffs proved to be a favourite amongst the students with most unable to believe they were actually able to complete the activity.The excitement of Trivia Night and the outing to Burleigh Bowls was only outweighed by the game one triumph of the Queensland State of Origin team. The success of a camp depends on the co-operation of students and their willingness to get involved in all facets of the experience. The Year 8 cohort this year was a wonderful group of students to work with and are congratulated on the way they interacted with each other and staff members.A massive thank you to the staff who supported this camp – Mrs Bedford, Mrs Cooke, Mrs Gula, Mr Hunt, Mr Kitchen, Ms McCreery, Mrs Sands, Ms Steffen, Mr Westhoff and Year 11 student, Sebastian Senyard. Thanks are also extended to Dave Payne and the staff at Paramount Adventure Centre who facilitated the activities.Thanks for the memories Year 8.

Mrs Kylie Wharton - Year 8 Camp Coordinator

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Year 10 CampLindisfarne’s recent Year 10 Sydney-Canberra Tour was an outstanding success, complementing the academic subjects being studied by our 80 Year 10 students.In Canberra, at Parliament House, our students undertook a parliamentary education programme and Member for Richmond, the Hon Justine Elliott MP, took time to address our students and answer their questions. Students then sat in Parliament’s Open Public Gallery during Question Time and saw several lively exchanges between Government and Opposition Ministers over the carbon tax and education funding. At Old Parliament House, our students re-enacted the parliamentary debate on conscription during the Vietnam War and spoke to a representative at the nearby Aboriginal Tent Embassy. At the National Archives, students viewed Australia’s ‘Birth Certificate’, the Royal Commission of Assent, and tried to pass the White Australia Policy Dictation Test.At the Australian War Memorial, students undertook a ‘Defence of Australia’ World War 2 study program, about the Kokoda and Pacific Campaigns. In ANZAC Hall, students saw the Japanese midget submarine. Students then experienced a re-creation of a night-time Lancaster bombing raid over Berlin in 1943. In the Vietnam War Gallery, students experienced an impressive re-enactment of a troop insertion behind enemy lines.Science was the focus during a visit to the CSIRO and Questacon where students undertook simple experiments and fun, hands-on science activities. Students visited the High Court and the 1950’s living museum of Calthorpe’s family home. Visits to the National Gallery of Australia exposed students to famous works such as Sidney Nolan’s ‘Ned Kelly’ series and Jackson Pollock’s ‘Blue Poles’, controversially purchased by the Whitlam Government in 1973 for $1.3m and now worth over $40m. At the National Museum students saw Australiana such as a cannon thrown overboard in 1770 from Captain Cook’s Endeavour, the heart of horse-racing icon Phar Lap and Australia’s first Holden motor vehicle. Students watched athletes training and toured the facilities of the Australian Institute of Sport and Canberra Stadium. A bike ride along the shores of Lake Burley-Griffin and a visit to Mount Ainslie, brought to life the success of Canberra’s town planning.

Year 11 CampThe Outdoor Recreation experience is part of their Preliminary Course Assessment. Students were in two tribes, Youbimirin and Zulus. By Wednesday evening, Youbimirin had taken out the team trophy. The last tribal council voting for the ultimate survivor champion took place the same night. The overall winner was the popular Toby Catt... who started in the Youbimirin but was swapped into Zulus when they were awarded a swap scenario.

Gay Maynard - Director of PDHPE

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Year 11 and Year 12 Activities WeekMay 21 to May 24While the rest of the secondary school was experiencing their annual camps, Year 11 and Year 12 participated in a mixture of activities. Year 11 PDHPE students attended their ‘survivor’ camp at Broken Head, Hospitality students completed some of their work placement hours and a group of students conquered the Green Challenge High Ropes at Currumbin. Year 12 had a very busy week undertaking a variety of courses including Safe Driving, First Aid and RSA, completing assignments and focusing on their major practical items and projects.

From the ChapelSemester 1 has been very busy with Ash Wednesday, Easter and Anzac Day services, along with all the planning and involvement of students. Once again the Year 5 and Year 6 did a superb job with the annual Easter Service as did the senior students with Anzac Day.In terms of Religious Education it has been an auspicious start to the year with the implementation of the new Certficiate for Theology and Ministry course for Year 7 to Year 10. This course is the first of its kind and is being developed using an adult course at Trinity College. The Anglican Theological College at the University of Melbourne, has been running for a number of years. At the completion of 4 years study, students will receive a certificate from Trinity College for their achievement.This course has been well accepted by both staff and students and the quality of work exhibited by the first assessment material from the students has been excellent. The insight and wisdom of our students continues to surprise the staff at Trinity College and myself.Meditation continues to be enjoyed across our school, as do the regular silent retreats. One student who attended the recent retreat commented, “Here we learn to live the hours, not just the days.” Such an insight reminds us of the importance of stillness and space within the busy lives we live.We are looking forward to Semester 2.

Chaplain Fr Glenn

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Pioneer Baseball Adds Aussie April 26, 2012 Wesener a key addition to MCC outfield(Miles City, MT) -- Miles Community College head baseball coach Jeff Brabant has announced the signing of outfielder Myles Wesener (Banora Point, New South Wales, Australia) to a NJCAA National Letter-of-Intent for the 2012-13 school year. Wesener has earned several different honors over the past couple of years including four consecutive New South Wales Combined Independent Schools (NSWCIS) Representative Team (2007-10). He was a member of the New South Wales State Schoolboys Team that won the national championship in 2010. “Myles fits the mold of the typical Pioneer Baseball athlete with a great work ethic and determination to get better every day,” said Brabant.Brabant added, “Myles comes from a great baseball organization and his program’s championships prepares him for our level of competition.” He’s currently playing club ball with Surfers Paradise in the Greater Brisbane Baseball Major League A Grade. He’s played in all 31 games to date and is second on the team in batting

In the PressCongratulations to Charlotte Pym who had an article written about her sports success in the local paper. At home on waterTEEN SAILOR Charlotte Pym is a true mariner and has found the perfect nautical playground at Fingal Head, a place where she can continue to gain confidence and refine her skills. Charlotte, 17, is at ease on the water, as her parents introduced her to the sport at age 10 when they had lived in New Zealand. About a year ago, Charlotte joined the Tweed Valley Sailing Club and is delighting in taking part in the club’s racing competitions. The Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School HSC student said she did look up to solo around the world sailor Jessica Watson and had also been solo sailing locally. “I have been out by myself with the club but I don’t have my own boat unfortunately,” Charlotte said. “I only sail with the club and I usually sail with Tony Lochead, who is one of the regular sailors with the club. ”The lure of the open water, blue skies and enjoyment of the outdoors keeps Charlotte motivated, as she sails every Sunday in summer and once every four weeks in winter.

average hitting .364 on the season. Wesener is in the top four in nearly every offensive category for the team, including leading slugging percentage (.561), runs scored (30), hits (48), doubles (11), triples (3), home runs (3), and stolen bases (10). In addition to his honors in baseball, he also excelled in athletics, what Australia calls track and field, where he was a School Age Champion and School District Age Champion. The same years he earned a spot on the NSWCIS Representative Team in baseball, he also earned a spot on the touch football team as well. “Myles is a fantastic athlete that will contribute to our continued success,” said Coach Brabant of Myles. “Playing for MCC just seems to be the right thing to do. Coach Brabant’s support and encouragement has been a deciding factor to play for the Pioneers,” said Wesener. He also added, “I want to be a part of a winning team and hopefully I can assist the team so MCC can provide that experience and continue its tradition of playing deep into the post season.”Brabant said, “We are very excited for Myles to be a part of our rich history and tradition and believe he will play an integral role.”

Alumni News - Myles WesenerCongratulations to Myles Wesener who is following his dream of playing baseball in America. This article appeared in the Miles Community College Newsletter.

Semester 1 has seen a new house tutorial structure, complete with four new Heads of House, established at Lindisfarne. The new structure has seen vertical house tutorials established for Year 7 to Year 11 and students have spent the first two terms building supportive relationships across the year groups and with their House Tutors.Each term, tutorial time has a focus with activities including ‘brain breaks’, team building games, identity, assertive communication and anti-bullying. Tutorial groups also participate in the School’s Stillness Program on a weekly basis and each term a project is set for groups to complete and share within their house. Diaries are checked and signed on a weekly basis for students in Year 7 to Year 10.Each House has also organised activities and competitions designed to build house

spirit within the School. Term 1 saw the Swimming Carnival and the whole school involved in Clean Up Australia Day, ending with easter egg hunts in the four house areas. Term 2 saw the junior and senior finals of the Inter-House Chess Competition, with the senior final played live at the school assembly in Week 2 of

the term. St Barnabas House is planning a touch football competition for Term 3. Mufti days and a sausage sizzle have contributed funds to each house to help them organise activities and their campaigns in various competitions.Houses have begun distributing house birthday cards to all house members, while Year 12s in St Andrew House regularly visit tutorial groups to run activities. St Cuthbert has a weekly ‘Thin Thursday’ tutorial time devoted to physical activities, while St Stephen House has begun awarding ‘Stephenite of the Week’ certificates to acknowledge the positive contributions of students to their house. Plans are also in place to organise whole house activity mornings within St Barnabas and of course, every house is busy planning ahead for the Athletics Carnival early in Term 3.

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I am very passionate about providing the opportunity for our young people to view and participate in classic theatre and also enable them to experience the wonder of being on stage and being involved in a ‘little bit of magic’. At Lindisfarne our philosophy is that everyone, regardless of ability is able to participate.I decided this year to produce the musical Footloose. It has been a wonderful opportunity for the students to approach a high level dramatic work, allowing the seniors to have an opportunity to shine. Many students in years to come may not remember much about being at school or may never perform on stage again, but one thing they will never forget, will be the excitement of being on stage in a Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School musical.A special thank you to my colleagues Simon Leach and Lucie Schuricht. Thanks also to Michael Stanton-Cook, Greg Porker, Kim Stedman, Michelle Whiticker, Noelene Wright, Liam Kriz, Geoffrey Golsby, Carmel Leonard, David Fennell, Sue Reid, Steffanie Kriz, Ursula Nash, Belinda Layt and Vanessa Nixon. A production such as this cannot happen without you.Thank you to the School Parents & Friends Association for their continued support of the Creative Arts at Lindisfarne Grammar. A special thank you to students for their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication. Finally, thank you to parents for their ongoing support as we develop the talents of the Lindisfarne Grammar students.

Tracey Kriz - Director of Creative Arts

Footloose - The Musical20 - 22 June, 2012

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T: 07 5590 5099 F: 07 5590 4962E: principal@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.auA: PO Box 996, Banora Point NSW 2486

LINDISFARNEANGLICAN GRAMMAR SCHOOLwww.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

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