RESPECT PERSISTENCE RESPONSIBILITY CONFIDENCE

newsletter 15 March 2018

A 40 Mary Elie Street Port Pirie SA 5540 P (08) 8632 0400 F (08) 8632 3195 W www.jpss.sa.edu.au

BULLYING NO WAY! Earlier this year all of Australia heard about Dolly Everett, a 14yo girl from Katherine in the NT who tragically took her own life after relentless online bullying. Recently there has been an increased focus nationally on bullying and violence; in part because of the light Dolly’s situation shone on it.

At JPSS we have taken a strong stand against violence and data shows a massive reduction in the number and severity of incidents. We also detest bullying; staff do make every effort to address concerns when they are raised.

Recently Cara Fiebig (Middle School Assistant Principal) convened separate Year 8 and Year 9 assemblies regarding bullying and harassment. She delivered a compelling presentation; talked about the damage it causes, implored young people to interact positively with each other and initiated a SWAG (Student Wellbeing Action Group) intended to capitalise on student voice to assist staff in eliminating these behaviours.

Not long ago school captains; Tash Chary and Chelsea Rose-Meyer met with student leaders from SMC and MNCC. Collectively they agreed to convene a CRAZY SOCK DAY on Tuesday 27 March in order to deliver a united message from Port Pirie’s young people who care about stopping bullying and violence.

BULLYING IS NEVER OKAY! Everyone has a basic right to come to work, go to school, arrive home or attend community events and feel safe. This is a message we will continue to emphasize and through supporting local and national events, raising awareness and acting when necessary we hope to continue to enhance a school environment that supports learning and inclusion for all.

Roger

Coming Events

Governing Council AGM

19 March 2018

All Welcome 7:00pm

March

22: Immunizations

23: Sports Day

30: Good Friday

April

2: Easter Monday

13: End Term 1 – Dismissal 2.15pm

Leadership Team

Principal: Roger Nottage

Deputy Principal: Maciej Jankowski

Assistant Principals: Cara Fiebig Rachel Gray Graham Hoile Lisa Key

School Links

Everyone has a basic right to come to work, go to school, arrive home or attend community events and feel safe.

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HPE Camp

The Year 12s had their annual HPE camp from Monday 5 – Wednesday 7 March at Port Vincent. 26 eager teenagers, a mix of students between the HPE and Sport and Recreation classes, boarded the bus at 6.30am Monday morning and were greeted with an overcast day as the sun rose during the drive down. The Year 12 HPE class participated in Kayaking the whole time as one of their practicals for the course. Basic skills were the priority of the 2.5 days, accompanied by an extended trip around to the marina to look at the expensive houses and seals resting on the rocks. The Sport and Rec class participated in sailing, wind surfing, kayaking, knee boarding and snorkelling over the trip, giving them a taste of a range of aquatic activities in amongst the bay. The students were fantastic at camp, offering to cook and clean while Mr Hoile, Miss Fiebig and Mr Flavel put their feet up after some tough days taking photos, mixing cordial and cutting up morning tea. There were many highlights, including the DJ set on the Tuesday night from Fiebig and Flavel, the ‘champ of the camp’ shirt designed to get the students completing good deeds in camp and in the community, as well as the sunrise bus tour looking east over the bay of Port Vincent- a sight we don’t see here in Port Pirie. The weather improved the longer the camp went, as did the students attitudes, work ethic and respect for the local area- it was a great display from our senior students. A big thank you to the students who made the camp a great time and to the teachers mentioned above for organising and accompanying the trip. Chris Flavel

Fringe Performance “The Bard”

The senior students of English and Drama were given a real treat to be able to see a Fringe Festival performance of “The Bard” by Nicholas Collett. The play looked at the life of playwright, William Shakespeare from his birth through to his death. Along the way we were introduced to his “mother and father” (Kyah Dienhoff and Adam Stubbs) and his “wife” Ann Hathaway, played by Ms Vincent-Heylen who was delightfully “compared to a summers day”. The play captivated the audience who were highly engaged in Sharkepeare’s antics. At the conclusion senior drama students took part in a Question and Answer where Nicholas went through his writing process and gave them good advice on acting and stage craft, in particular to learn lines thoroughly, practise stillness and be the role. Good advice indeed! Karen Rohde – English Coordinator

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Sports Day 2018

John Pirie Secondary School is holding its annual Sports Day on Friday 24 March 2018 on the John Pirie Secondary School Oval. This is a COMPULSORY school event and students will need to be at school by 8.40am to sign in at care group before events begin at 9.00am. The day will be full of excitement and action with a wide range of events happening throughout the day – from running, jumping and throwing to the fun filled novelty events, there is sure to be something to entertain everybody. Please make sure your child comes prepared in their house colours with a hat and water bottle and suitably dressed for physical activity. Parents and family members are welcome to come along and watch the day unfold from underneath the trees at the school end of the oval, with food and refreshments being available at the canteen throughout the day. The day will conclude at around 2.45pm with all students dismissed at this time with the exception of bus students. We look forward to seeing you there! Sports day programs will be available on the day. Emma Branson HPE Coordinator

Sports Day Menu

Hot Food Cold Food Steak Sandwiches $5.50 Sandwiches $4.60 Sausage in Bread $2.00 Rolls/Wraps $6.60 2 Sausages in Bread $3.00 Small Salad $5.20 Ham & Cheese Croissants $4.60 Large Salad $6.50 Pies $5.00 Fruit Salad Small $4.10 Pasties $ 4.00 Fruit Salad Large $5.10 Sausage Rolls $4.00 Snacks Drinks Potato Crisps $2.00 Soft Drinks $4.00 Chomps/Curly Wurly $1.50 Water Small $2.80 Iced Donuts $4.00 Water Large $3.60 Flavoured Milk 600ml $4.50 Flavoured Milk 350ml $3.80 Juice 350ml $3.50 Fruit Boxes $2.20

Material Services & Charges

Material Services & Charges for 2018 are due now. If you are eligible for School Card please apply. School Card application forms are available from the school office.

Want to learn Golf?

Copperclub – develop skills and gain feedback. Sunday 15 April and Monday 23 April 2018. Phone Daniel Blackwell PGA Professional for more information. 040 1782829

School Crossing

Before and after school teachers supervise the crossing on Mary Elie Street. Recently it has been noted that a number of students are being dropped outside of the gym and crossing the road there. Please remind students to walk up to the crossing and use this as the crossing point to enter the school.

Temporary Pass

1. If a student needs to leave the school for a special reason (eg. Doctor’s appointment, job interview, BUT NOT TO GO TO THE SHOPS – which includes Fast Food places), Parents/Carers must write a request note in the diary:- If there is no note, the student must be collected by the

parent, as verbal permission over the phone leaves no documentation to support permission given by the parent

If there is a note, but is says signing out for lunch, they will be denied by student services

If there is a note and it says parent will meet them, then when the student returns to sign in they will need a parent counter signature

If the note says that they will be collected, they must wait out front until they are picked up.

2. The pass request must be presented to the care group teacher for counter signing:- If the student doesn’t have a counter signature, they’ll

be asked to find their care group teacher 3. At the time of their departure student must report to student

services to be signed out 4. When returning to school the student must report to student

services to sign back in.

Laura Folk Fair 2018

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BULLYING IS NEVER OKAY! Everyone has a basic right to come to work, go to school, arrive home or attend community events and feel safe.

Subjecting others to harassment (targeting others because of race, gender, sexuality, religion, etc.) or bullying (repeated verbal, physical, social behaviour by an individual or group that harms one or more persons) is never okay.

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT BULLYING?

What can Students do to help eliminate Bullying & Harassment?

Show respect to other students, staff and members of the school community

Report bullying (communicate with a responsible adult) as soon as it occurs. Do not ignore it; it may get worse.

Be an effective bystander, discourage bullying and harassment by speaking up about it.

How can Parents/Caregivers help?

Let your child know that talking about bullying & harassment is the right thing to do

Visit informative websites such as https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/ to get more information and advice

Inform the school of concerns you have about bullying and harassment

Keep talking with the school if the bullying & harassment continues; if necessary contact the Education Complaint Unit, Phone: 1800 677 435.

What will Staff do to support?

Develop positive relationships with students and families

Actively promote a safe school environment by strongly advocating for the elimination of bullying & harassment

Encourage students and parents to speak up about bullying & harassment

Actively follow up incidents and support an effective resolution

Engage in professional learning to assist us in strengthening school culture and implementing intervention strategies

Ensure that families have access to the Bullying & Harassment Policy (refer to the school website)