Seymour News Seymour News Issue 9, 2016

Principal's MessageIn this edition of Seymour News, Melissa Powell looks at the lessons we can learn from women in history. We celebrate Clan Cameron's

birthday, and our student successes at the National da Vinci Decathlon, public speaking and in their sporting endeavours.

Lessons from History

Happy Birthday Clan Cameron!

National da Vinci Decathlon Competition

Equestrian 2016 SA Interschool Champions

Aerobics National Finals

Gymnastic Success

Congratulations

Director of StudiesIn this edition Ruth Massie looks at the recent ABC production 'Revolution School' and its parallels with Seymour in the use of visible

learning and positive education to extend student outcomes. We also celebrate the success of the inaugural French Quiz Night and the

openings of the Senior Art, and the Year 11 and Artist Residency Exhibitions.

Revolution School

French Quiz Night

Senior Art Exhibition Opening

The Year 11 and Artist Residency Exhibition

Head of Senior SchoolNicholas Sharrad discusses the opportunities our students have to engage in leadership at Seymour and the value of shared identity

through pride in our school uniform. We also look at the empowering ideas facilitated at the Year 11 Day of Hope.

Student Leadership

Year 11 Day of Hope

Head of Middle SchoolRachel McKee explores the importance of goal setting for all members of our community and the benefits that this contributes to our

wellbeing. We also look at the importance of wearing our uniform correctly and with a sense of pride and the successful 'Rockets at

Rostrevor' workshop.

Goal Setting

Rockets at Rostrevor

Head of Junior SchoolIn this edition, Shelley Travers shares her pride in our Junior School students through the highly successful Year 5 Musical and SRC

‘Pyjama Day’ fundraiser. We also learn more about Mid-Year Foundation, special Junior School assemblies and the importance of

Semester 1 reports and portfolios.

Year 5 Musical

SRC Fundraiser

Mid-Year Foundation Prepares to Take Life On

Special Junior School Assemblies

Semester 1 Reports

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday

Director of BoardingCaroline Hodges thanks the entire Seymour community for its support of our boarders throughout Boarders’ Week. We hear of the

success of the various events throughout the week, many of which raised money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia.

Boarders' Week 2016

Director of Service LearningIn this edition, Lynne Moten reflects on the success of the Justice Residency. We read of the importance of Brother Steve Rocha’s visit

and his reflection on his time with our community. We are also reminded of the significant event "Secret of a Bulletproof Spirit" and a

date change for the Sarvodaya Dinner.

Justice Residency

Secret of a Bulletproof Spirit

Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change

Music, Sport, Clubs and ActivitiesInspiration for our students, and for those from other schools, was provided at the Breakfast with Sportswoman in Residence, Olympian

Jessica Trengove. We also congratulate the success of a number of sporting teams and provide information about a number of other

opportunities for our students.

Breakfast with Jessica Trengove

Seymour's First Aussie Rules Match

Equestrian Interschool Champions

Pedal Prix 2016 - Race 2

Rowing Information Night

Winter Sport Rounds 4 and 5

City to Bay Fun Run 2016

Tritons Come 'n' Try Water Polo 2016

CommunityThis edition provides an update on future events, including: Seymour College Foundation Showdown Fundraiser, Scots Night, OCA

Quiz Night, Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change, Annual Giving and McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal and diary dates.

Seymour Shop Opening Hours

Seymour College Foundation Showdown Fundraiser

Leadership Clinic

Scots Night

OCA Quiz Night - Save the Date

Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change

Annual Giving and McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal

Diary Dates

Principal's Message

In this edition of Seymour News, Melissa Powell looks at the lessons we can learn from women in

history. We celebrate Clan Cameron's birthday, and our student successes at the National da Vinci

Decathlon, public speaking and in their sporting endeavours.

 Lessons from History

Confucious said:

Study the past if you would define the future.

There is no doubt that learning from the past helps to deepen our understanding and guides us in shaping our future. Our Year 7 students truly came to appreciate this concept when they researched significant women in preparation for their Wax Dummies exhibition.

This English oral presentation task celebrated strong, resilient, influential and courageous women throughout the ages, from all walks of public life, including science, mathematics, the arts, medicine, politics, philosophy and religion. These women had the foresight and courage to challenge gender stereotypes, paving the way for others to follow in their footsteps.

During the exhibition, we were taken on a journey with Amy Johnson, a pioneering English aviator, who was the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, and a pilot in WWII. We were also inspired by Nancy Wake, the ‘White Mouse’, a decorated spy in WWII.

We also learned that our capital city, Canberra, was co-designed by Marion Mahony Griffin, one of the first licensed female architects in the world.

We were enthralled by Janet Guthrie’s journey from being firstly an aerospace engineer to becoming the first female racing car driver to qualify for the Indianapolis and Daytona 500; and inspired by Benazir Bhutto, the first female prime minister of Pakistan and the founder of the Pakistan People’s Party.

We were also touched by conservationist Dian Fossey’s sadness as she grieved for Digit, a Rwandan gorilla; and Mary Shelley, who shared her inspiration for the gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein. We were also reminded of the many milestones made in the feminist movement by Mary Wollstonecraft, 18th century British writer and women’s right advocate.

Wax Dummies also featured human rights advocates and reformers including Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, and Florence Nightingale, considered to be the founder of modern nursing. Of particular significance was Emmeline Pankhurst, British activist and suffragette, named by Time Magazine as one of the most important people of the 20th century.

The afternoon was best summed up by one of our parents, Jenny Birve, who wrote:

The presentation was extraordinary. At times it felt like the girls were the voice of the actual historical figure, who was using the medium to have a final word in 2016… Thanks for an inspiring afternoon.

Congratulations to the Year 7 girls as well as to Leif Larsen, Years 6/7 Coordinator and teachers Louise Gibbons, Olivia McKenzie and Trevor Stephenson.

Thank you all again for making my first term at Seymour College so memorable. I have been overwhelmed by the warm welcome that I have received.

I look forward to seeing all of our girls again when they return from their well-earned break on Tuesday, 26 July, for the start

of Term 3.

Carpe diem!

Melissa PowellPrincipal

Principal's Message

In this edition of Seymour News, Melissa Powell looks at the lessons we can learn from women in

history. We celebrate Clan Cameron's birthday, and our student successes at the National da Vinci

Decathlon, public speaking and in their sporting endeavours.

 Happy Birthday Clan Cameron!

Clan Cameron’s birthday on Tuesday, 21 June provided a timely reminder that, in order to flourish, we each need a personal cheersquad.

Clan Chief, Jordy (Year 12) pointed out that you can’t cheerlead by yourself, recognising that for a team or Clan to be successful, there must be trust, dedication, perseverance and unity. We must recognise each other’s strengths and gifts and celebrate them.

I was delighted that at the Clan Cameron Assembly, we looked within, and gained inspiration from former Clan Cameron Chief, past parent and current teacher, Lindy Gower (Marshall, ’83). Lindy talked about her 21 Day Hope Packs that have been published by Baptist Care SA.

Lindy shared her belief that in unity there is strength and that we will never be stuck in loneliness, fear, failure or frustration when ‘doing life’ together. This is a message that resonated well with Clan Cameron’s Cheerleader theme, and especially Lindy’s comments that “we are wired to fire together, and deep in the human spirit is a deep longing to belong”.

Thank you to everyone who helped to organise the birthday assembly, especially to Clan Chief, Jordy and Chieftains, Imogen and Lucy, as well as Clan Guardian, Chrissy Tinsley, and of course Lindy Gower.

Thank you also to our musicians and the Year 9 Clan Representatives, Isabella and Isobel, as well as the dedicated staff and Clan parents for their support of this event.

Jordy ended her presentation with a powerful quotation from Roald Dahl:

And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.

Go forth and find the magic, Clan Cameron!

Melissa PowellPrincipal

 

Clan Cameron Birthday celebration photos are available to view and purchase at festivalphoto.com.au, with details on how to log in available on SOCS.

Principal's Message

In this edition of Seymour News, Melissa Powell looks at the lessons we can learn from women in

history. We celebrate Clan Cameron's birthday, and our student successes at the National da Vinci

Decathlon, public speaking and in their sporting endeavours.

 National da Vinci Decathlon Competition

After a stunning victory at the South Australian da Vinci Decathlon, where our Year 7 and Year 9 girls were declared outright year level champions, our teams subsequently competed at the National da Vinci Decathlon at Knox Grammar in Sydney this week.

Approximately 3,000 students from Years 5 to 11 competed in teams of eight across 10 disciplines: engineering, mathematics and chess, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, philosophy, creative producers, cartography and general knowledge.

We are extremely proud to confirm that Seymour College was placed in a number of the individual competitions for the first time. The Year 7s came first in Creative Producers, third in English and third in Art and Poetry.

The Year 9s came first in Engineering and second in Creative Producers.

These are significant achievements for our students and we congratulate them all, as well as Leif Larsen (Year 6/7 Coordinator), Rachel McKee (Head of Middle School), Leonie Harwood (Director of Learning Operations), Ruth Massie (Director of Studies), and Christine Grzesik (Gifted and Talented Coordinator).

Melissa PowellPrincipal

Principal's Message

In this edition of Seymour News, Melissa Powell looks at the lessons we can learn from women in

history. We celebrate Clan Cameron's birthday, and our student successes at the National da Vinci

Decathlon, public speaking and in their sporting endeavours.

 Equestrian 2016 SA Interschool Champions

On Friday, 24 June, Seymour College was awarded 2016 South Australian Interschool State Equestrian Champions.

I am so proud of all of the girls, and particularly congratulate Equestrian Captain, Mary (Year 12), who was also awarded Secondary Combined Training Champion and Belle (Year 10), who was awarded Secondary Show Horse Champion.

We also had eight girls selected for the National Equestrian Interschool Championships, to be held in Sydney in September, including: Equestrian Leader, Mary as well as Belle, Chloe (Year 8), Claire (Year 9), Liv (Year 12), Millie (Year 4), Millie(Year 10) and Rumer (Year 10).

Between February and April, this year’s equestrian team have competed in 23 events across South Australia, beating more than 70 schools to gold, with Scotch College coming second by approximately 30 championship points.

Seymour College will be represented in four of the five classes at the National Competition, in what is the largest South Australian team in the history of the National Interschool Equestrian competition. Notably, Seymour girls will represent the largest cohort from any school in the South Australian team.

Congratulations to Glenda Green, Equestrian Coordinator, all members of the Equestrian Team, and our amazing Seymour families who have supported our girls in pursuing these tremendous achievements.

Melissa PowellPrincipal

Principal's Message

In this edition of Seymour News, Melissa Powell looks at the lessons we can learn from women in

history. We celebrate Clan Cameron's birthday, and our student successes at the National da Vinci

Decathlon, public speaking and in their sporting endeavours.

 Aerobics National Finals

Congratulations to our Seymour Aerobics teams who recently competed at the State School Aerobics competition at the Norwood Town Hall.

All four teams were invited to go through to the national finals held in Queensland in August. Well done to Team Superfly (Year 6) – Charlotte, Georgia, Laura, Maddy, Monique and Olivia; Team Energetic (Years 5 & 6) - Grace, Phoebe A, Phoebe R, Sophie, Zara; Senior Team (Year 10)Erin and Sophie; and Individual competitor Sessy (Year 7).

Melissa PowellPrincipal

Principal's Message

In this edition of Seymour News, Melissa Powell looks at the lessons we can learn from women in

history. We celebrate Clan Cameron's birthday, and our student successes at the National da Vinci

Decathlon, public speaking and in their sporting endeavours.

 Gymnastic Success

Congratulations to the 22 Seymour Gymnasts who participated in their first competition of the season with 30 medals won for top three finishes for apparatus and overall placings. 

Outstanding results included Jessica (Level 4, Under 12) and Olivia (Level 5, Under 11) placing first overall; Annabel(Level 4, Under 9) and Sophie (Level 5, Open) placing second overall; and Seymour students Year 7,Lucy (Level 5, Open) and Year 6, Amelia (Level 6, Under 12) placing third overall in their respective competitions. Seymour students Akshara(Year 6) and Charlotte (Year 7) placed fifth and eighth overall respectively, with Akshara also winning silver on the Bars.

Melissa PowellPrincipal

Principal's Message

In this edition of Seymour News, Melissa Powell looks at the lessons we can learn from women in

history. We celebrate Clan Cameron's birthday, and our student successes at the National da Vinci

Decathlon, public speaking and in their sporting endeavours.

 Congratulations

UN Youth SA's Evatt competition

Congratulations to Ruby (Year 11) and Zoë (Year 10) who won their semi final and then competed strongly in the grand final of the UN Youth SA's Evatt competition. More than 2,000 students compete in Evatt each year.

SAPSASA/SSSSA Cross Country Championships

The SAPSASA/SSSSA Cross Country Championships were held in wet, muddy and windy conditions on Thursday, 9 June at Oakbank Racecourse.

Five Seymour girls competed in the SSSSA Championships, with Year 9, Lucy, and Year 8s Isabella and Lulu running in the 14 Years event and Year 9s Ella and Erin running in the 15 Years event. Each girl competed with distinction and represented Seymour with pride. Well done girls.

Congratulations also to Seymour students Grace (Year 4), Isabella (Year 5), Jemima (Year 6), Millicent (Year 4) and Truc-Mai (Year 7) who competed for Adelaide South-East in the SAPSASA State Finals on the same day.

School Sport Australia Swimming Championships

Congratulations to the Seymour girls selected to represent South Australia at the 2016 School Sport Australia Swimming Championships in Darwin. Year 9s, Ella and Lucy and Year 8s, Ellie and Isabel have made the Secondary Team (SSSSA), while Year 7, Lara, Year 6, Olivia and Year 5s, Georgina and Indyanna will compete in the Primary Team (SAPSASA). We wish the girls all the best in this national championship.

Legacy Junior Public Speaking State Final

Congratulations to Shannon (Year 8) who will compete at the Legacy Junior Public Speaking State Final at Legacy House in August. Shannon has chosen to speak about suffragettes and women’s rights.

Independent Primary Schools Swimming Carnival

The Seymour Primary swimming team recently combined with PAC to compete at the Independent Primary Schools Swimming Carnival. Seymour won the girls division and PAC won the boys division. The combined Seymour/PAC team won the overall competition.

Female Athlete of the Year

Congratulations to Lucy (Year 9) who was awarded the Under 14 Road, Cross Country and Walks Female Athlete of the Year by Athletics SA on Friday 17 June. We also congratulate Old Collegian and former Sports Captain, Izzi Batt-Doyle('13) on winning the Women's Open 3000m Steeple. Seymour's Sportswoman in Residence, Olympian Jessica Trengove won the Women's Open Road, Cross Country and Walks Athlete of the Year.

National Hockey Representation

We wish Old Collegian Miki Spano ('15) all the best as she competes in England as part of the Australian Women's Under

23 squad. This tour will prepare the team for the rigours of the Junior World Cup in Chile later this year. We look forward to reporting on Miki's success in both of these tournaments.

Year 8sSammy, Mia and Georgia have all been selected to play in the U13 South Australian Hockey state team at the 2016 Australian Championships in the first week of October. They will be following in the footsteps of Old Collegians, Hockeyroo, Jane Claxton ('10) and Jillaroo, Miki’s footsteps.

State Water Polo Representation

Congratulations to Sarah (Year 8), who has been selected as the co-captain of the U14 Girls South Australian water polo team. Sarah will compete in the East Coast Challenge in Melbourne in July. This is one of the major water polo competitions for the year and includes national teams from New Zealand as well as the other states. We wish Sarah well.

Year 6 Purple Netball

Congratulations to the Seymour Purple Year 6 netball team who finished the season undefeated. The girls are now eagerly awaiting their Premiers pins!

James and the Giant Peach

Congratulations to Claire (Year 7) and Sybella (Year 9) who both have lead roles in the Hills Youth Theatre production of James and the Giant Peach, which began its sold out season last week.

Melissa PowellPrincipal

 

Director of Studies

In this edition Ruth Massie looks at the recent ABC production 'Revolution School' and its parallels

with Seymour in the use of visible learning and positive education to extend student outcomes. We also

celebrate the success of the inaugural French Quiz Night and the openings of the Senior Art, and the

Year 11 and Artist Residency Exhibitions.

 Revolution School

I don’t know if any of you have been watching with interest, Michael Cordell’s documentary series Revolution School, which has recently aired on the ABC. The four-part series looks at a school in south-east Melbourne, which has risen from a rank in the bottom 10% of schools in Victoria to be in the top 25-30% of that state’s schools.[1] The series takes viewers through the implementation of a range of measures which have assisted both teaching and learning programmes at the school.

The key strategies implemented at this Victorian school are focused on the work of Professor John Hattie (Chair of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership; Director of the Melbourne Educational Research Institute at the University of Melbourne) and his evidence-based findings as expanded in Visible Learning.

Also, a key ingredient in the path to a better school is the work of Professor Lea Waters (Director of the Centre for Positive Psychology, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne) and Positive Education. Both are fundamental pillars of our Seymour College Strategic Plan. Our staff have received extensive professional development in both these areas. Professor Waters has visited the College twice in the last two years, and all College staff had a day last term learning about Positive Psychology. From this work, we have heard much about the need for resilience and a growth mindset to aid learning and wellbeing.

Our teaching and learning ethos here at Seymour has been infused with the findings of Professor John Hattie. Our teachers have devised our Framework for Instruction, a clear set of guidelines for our interactions as teaching professionals to achieve the optimum objectives for our students. We know the importance of learning intentions and goals, success criteria, quality feedback and that positive teacher-student interactions have a 0.72 effect size. Our students are beginning to understand that the best learners are those who are “assessment capable” or those who have the ability to assess their own performance.[2]

Hattie says, a successful teacher establishes a student’s expectations of their own abilities, but then intervenes and makes them believe they can do better.[3] Here at Seymour, we believe that quality teaching really makes a difference to the learning of every student. In partnership with parents, we strive to raise the expectations of our young women about their learning and well-being. We want our young women to exceed their potential. We can have a little revolution of our own!

Ruth MassieDirector of Studies

[1] http://www.educatoronline.com.au/news/revolution-school-a-story-of-great-hope-216276.aspx

[2] http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/revolution-school/About_Revolution_School.pdf

[3] http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/revolution-school/Summary_Survey_And_Research.pdf

Director of Studies

In this edition Ruth Massie looks at the recent ABC production 'Revolution School' and its parallels

with Seymour in the use of visible learning and positive education to extend student outcomes. We also

celebrate the success of the inaugural French Quiz Night and the openings of the Senior Art, and the

Year 11 and Artist Residency Exhibitions.

 French Quiz Night

How good is your knowledge of French culture? Are you any good at tossing crêpes?What is the correct French name for chocolate croissant?

Test yourself by choosing an answer from these multiple choices:

1. pain au chocolat    2. croissant au chocolat    3. chocolat croissant

Unless you picked the first answer, you would not have beaten our Seymour Year 8 French students!

Two teams of six from our Year 8 French cohort participated in the inaugural South Australian French Quiz Evening for Year 8 students, held at St Peter’s College on Wednesday, 15 June.

This event, involving students from six different schools, proved a wonderful opportunity for our students to practise their language skills and test their knowledge about French-speaking countries.

Each Seymour team won prizes for a perfect score in one of the question categories.

The event was even more special for our young Seymour students, as the evening was organised by the senior French students from Seymour and St Peter’s. Our Year 11 and 12 French students worked hard in the lead-up to the evening, creating the questions and inventing fun games to play between rounds. The crêpe-tossing competitions proved to be a great success.

Our senior students were also kept busy during the evening, serving croissants and chocolat chaud, and scoring the rounds. Year 12s Isobel and Kate were Masters of Ceremony and they made the whole evening enjoyable, which earned them accolades from the teachers from other participating schools.

This inaugural event was such a success that the SA French Teachers’ Association has decided to make it an annual occurrence. Well done to our Year 8 competitors and our senior French students!

Nelly ZernaFrench Teacher

Director of Studies

In this edition Ruth Massie looks at the recent ABC production 'Revolution School' and its parallels

with Seymour in the use of visible learning and positive education to extend student outcomes. We also

celebrate the success of the inaugural French Quiz Night and the openings of the Senior Art, and the

Year 11 and Artist Residency Exhibitions.

 Senior Art Exhibition Opening

Earlier this term a large portion of Barr Smith House was transformed into a gallery space. The Senior Art Exhibition was an eclectic mix of artwork: Year 12 major pieces; Year 11 Visual Study photography; Year 10 large scale figurative drawings; folios; and a collection of works from our Artist in Residence and Old Collegian, Penny Dowie ('65).

Year 12 students are encouraged to explore diverse themes, concepts and media and this year was no exception and fabrication; film; sculpture and painting were the media selected by them. The Year 11 students selected the best four examples of photography from their Visual Study, linking the imagery with a common theme. Photographs entered in the concurrent Magpie Springs Art exhibition, will be displayed at the Year 9 Art Exhibition in the Stables early next term, a show to be opened by Old Collegian, artist and Magpie Springs owner, Avril Thomas (Bayne, '73). 

The Year 10 students used their imagination in the interpretation of the Figure in Motion and challenged their skills in the increase of scale. Using mixed media, they explored the techniques of contemporary and historic art movements to inform their ideas. Their works added colour, movement and energy to the exhibit. Through the display of sketchbooks, drawings and paintings, Penny gave us a taste of what was to come and officially opened the show. Congratulations to all the girls who displayed their work and thank you for the support of friends, family and staff who attended the opening. A great way to begin the Seymour Exhibition calendar for the year.

Christine Wheatley-DawsonArt Teacher

Director of Studies

In this edition Ruth Massie looks at the recent ABC production 'Revolution School' and its parallels

with Seymour in the use of visible learning and positive education to extend student outcomes. We also

celebrate the success of the inaugural French Quiz Night and the openings of the Senior Art, and the

Year 11 and Artist Residency Exhibitions.

 The Year 11 and Artist Residency Exhibition

The starting point for the Year 11 major pieces this year were their signature character strengths. This manifested itself in a range of different media and concepts, from animation, installation, and interactive works to painting and drawing. It was fascinating to see how the same personal strengths can be interpreted so individually. The students undertaking figurative studies particularly benefitted from the presence of our artist in residence, accomplished portraitist, Penny Dowie ('65).

This semester, the Year 11 Art show has also accommodated the Artist Residency drawing collection and student paintings and drawings which were created in response to Penny's involvement. The Year 5 and 10 students respectively, developed their observational life drawing skills and ability to render flesh tones in self portraits. The time went very quickly, as the first week of Penny's month long residency was taken up with the creation of her own introductory exhibition within the Senior Art Exhibition. Penny focused on the lives of the girls in the College, specifically, their artistic lives, and the focus, involvement and commitment that this demands. She visualised in her beautiful series, seven pencil drawings which highlighted the creative activities of students from Years 5 through to Year 9. Penny captured the moment of total engagement, of being in a state of flow, lost in the moment; yet totally alert.

The Art Exhibition was a great success, well attending by a cross section of families, staff and friends of the College. Congratulations to the Year 11 students in the excellent way they completed their Semester 1 course. The Semester 2 show promises to be a very good one indeed!

Christine Wheatley-DawsonArt Teacher

Head of Senior School

Nicholas Sharrad discusses the opportunities our students have to engage in leadership at Seymour

and the value of shared identity through pride in our school uniform. We also look at the empowering

ideas facilitated at the Year 11 Day of Hope.

 Student Leadership

Encouraging girls to participate fully in the life of the College, student leaders become agents of change for the College community. To prepare our girls for future leadership roles and the demands they will face, the College is committed to helping girls develop confidence, self-esteem, interpersonal skills, responsibility, organisational skills, and the ability to lead and motivate others by providing leadership opportunities and training.

There are a number of diverse ways in which girls can contribute to, and participate in, the life of the College by leading. Early in Term 3, Senior School girls will begin the process to express their desire to be a leader in the College for 2017.

Why do we wear a school uniform?

It unites us. It tells us and the rest of the community that we are one. It sets the tone of who we are at Seymour. It is symbolic of our traditions and our values and it is an expectation that all students wear the uniform with pride.

The mid-year holidays is a good opportunity for students to check and correct their skirt length, ensure the top button on shirts are sewn on and able to be buttoned, shoes polished and the uniform in general to be in good neat condition. It is also timely for the girls to remember not to wear sports uniform to and from school including those who catch the bus, and the need to get changed before and after PE lessons as appropriate. 

Nicholas SharradHead of Senior School

Head of Senior School

Nicholas Sharrad discusses the opportunities our students have to engage in leadership at Seymour

and the value of shared identity through pride in our school uniform. We also look at the empowering

ideas facilitated at the Year 11 Day of Hope.

 Year 11 Day of Hope

The second semester of Year 11 is the transition period for students to their final year of schooling, and can be a daunting experience.

This week, the Year 11 students participated in a day-long conference presented by Glen Gerreyn called Day of Hope. This presentation resonated with the students, particularly in the wake of mid-year exams. The reflections and discussions allowed the students a means by which to formulate personal goals and seek purpose in their schooling and wider community.

Through the use of multiple sessions on the power of purpose, the girls answered questions regarding the recognition of identity to achieve goals. In three sessions, Glen passed on knowledge garnered from his own experience on how to purposefully enable your own success through an understanding of your personal vision.

Through the opportunity to evaluate the girls' own passions and dreams, Glen inspires a new hope for the future in which hard-work, commitment and sacrifice can result in true fulfillment.

Bridget, Georgia, Hannahand RanudiYear 11

Head of Middle School

Rachel McKee explores the importance of goal setting for all members of our community and the

benefits that this contributes to our wellbeing. We also look at the importance of wearing our uniform

correctly and with a sense of pride and the successful 'Rockets at Rostrevor' workshop.

 Goal Setting

As the semester closes it is a wonderful opportunity for Middle School students to reflect on their first half of the year.

In the coming days, end of semester subject and form reports will be published.  These reports are an indicator of where students are tracking against the Australian Curriculum Standards in each topic. Parents and students are encouraged to read the comments written by teachers, reflect on the feedback and set goals for Semester 2.

Goal setting helps students feel less overwhelmed by assignments and can contribute to reducing anxiety. Goal setting and planning is a meta-cognitive strategy with a positive effect size of 0.49 on learning outcomes. The setting of educational goals and the planning for the sequencing, timing and completing activities related to these aims is a life-long skill. Goal setting results in positive emotions such as joy, pride, satisfaction, gratitude, and happiness. Goals engage you to lift your efforts, even more; they enable you to live the life you want to live.

Pages 80 and 81 of the College diary contain a Personal Goal Summary and a goal setting chart. I encourage each girl to reflect on the comments in her report and devise achievable goals for Semester 2.

Apart from learning goals, I would suggest girls make a goal to wear the winter uniform correctly. Our dress unites us and sets the tone for who we are at Seymour. I have been pleased to see students, for the most part, wearing the winter uniform correctly and with pride.

The mid-year holidays provide an excellent opportunity for students to check and correct their uniforms. Please be mindful of skirt length, that the top button on shirts is sewn on and able to be buttoned, shoes are polished, and the uniform, in general, is in a good neat condition. A reminder for students to remove all nail polish before their return.  It is also timely for the girls to remember not to wear sports uniform to and from school, and the need to get changed before and after PE lessons as appropriate. 

I would like to take this opportunity to wish students and families a safe holiday period. I hope you all have a chance to rest, and students return to the new semester refreshed and ready to take on the learning challenges presented to them.

Rachel McKeeHead of Middle School

Head of Middle School

Rachel McKee explores the importance of goal setting for all members of our community and the

benefits that this contributes to our wellbeing. We also look at the importance of wearing our uniform

correctly and with a sense of pride and the successful 'Rockets at Rostrevor' workshop.

 Rockets at Rostrevor

15 Year 9 Seymour girls recently participated in a workshop with 15 Year 9 boys at Rostrevor College, where they made and launched model rockets.

Students worked collaboratively to build the model rockets from cardboard and balsa wood. It involved lots of discussion and sharing of ideas on how to make the various pieces. The simple nature of the materials used surprised some of our students. The body and engine mounts were made of tightly rolled cardboard and the fins and nose cone was made from balsa wood.

Lucy said, "I liked learning how to build and launch a rocket. I never knew you could build a rocket out of cardboard, balsa wood, a garbage bag and a few explosives. It was a really fun experience that I would recommend others try."

The students also made a parachute, which was attached to the nose cone and would deploy to enable the rocket to make a safe landing. The motors used were able to launch the rockets up to 1km into the air, and each group was excited to launch their rocket.

Sheridan said, "It was an amazing experience. I had an exciting day and wish we could do it again."

Students watched from the oval as the rockets reached their maximum height and a final short burn took place to try to deploy the parachute. It was Science in action, from the Chemistry of the rocket motors to the Physics of the launch and landing.

Sharon EichingerMaths/Science Teacher

Head of Junior School

In this edition, Shelley Travers shares her pride in our Junior School students through the highly

successful Year 5 Musical and SRC ‘Pyjama Day’ fundraiser. We also learn more about Mid-Year

Foundation, special Junior School assemblies and the importance of Semester 1 reports and portfolios.

 Year 5 Musical

What an amazing show! This year's performances showcased the talent, enthusiasm and energy of our Year 5 leaders, in true pantomime style. The colour of the costumes, the dynamism of the dancing and the magic of the music all combined to inspire and engage audiences. This year's selected musical, Cinderella and Rockerfella, had families, students, friends and special guests all tapping their feet and wondering how this modern take on a traditional fairytale might end. Once again, this year's production concluded 'happily ever after' all round. 

As is our Seymour Junior School tradition, every Year 5 girl participates in bringing a musical masterpiece to the stage. Each individual plays a valuable role in making this annual event a memory-making experience. From auditions to dress rehearsals, costume selection to final performances, the girls impressed us with their excitement, energy, commitment, hard work and collaboration. 

Congratulations to every performer. Your collaborative effort and your recognition of the importance of every role in the final product has made us all so incredibly proud. Special thank you to our production team, Caroline Jacobs, Junior School Music Coordinator, and Melissa Gorroick, Music teacher, who acted as producers, directors, choreographers and choir directors for the entire cast. Thank you also to Emma Petersen, Visual Art Coordinator for the sensational set designs and Ruth Harrison and her Friends of Junior School Drama team for the superb costuming. 

This year we also warmly welcomed visiting students from Linden Park, Unley, Magill and Marryatville primary schools as well as from Prince Alfred College. Thank you to Deb Virgo for her wonderful work in creating these very positive connections with schools in our surrounding community. 

The opportunity to perform for like aged peers brings a completely new dimension to the performance experience and our girls proudly showcased and represented Seymour College. 

Shelley TraversHead of Junior School

Cinderella and Rockerfella photos are available to view and purchase at festivalphoto.com.au, with details on how to log in available on SOCS.

Head of Junior School

In this edition, Shelley Travers shares her pride in our Junior School students through the highly

successful Year 5 Musical and SRC ‘Pyjama Day’ fundraiser. We also learn more about Mid-Year

Foundation, special Junior School assemblies and the importance of Semester 1 reports and portfolios.

 SRC Fundraiser

Thursday, 23 June may have been a cold, wintery day but in the Junior School we were all as snug as bugs in our PJs for the SRC's Pyjama Day fundraiser.

Fluffy slippers, winter onesies and dressing gowns gave the McGregor Campus a cosy wonderland look and feel, and raised funds for our sponsor school in India. Pyjama Day was an initiative of our Semester 1 SRC reps who represent their classes at fortnightly meetings, giving every Junior School girl a voice.

A lunchtime marketplace added to the fun of the day. The undercroft was abuzz with the excitement of being able to visit a number of fundraising stalls. Friends of the Pipe Band and Highland Dancers offered home baked goodies for sale as special treats and some innovative Year 2 and 3 girls also set up stalls for their chosen charities selling wristbands, bookmarks and recycled toys. 

Shelley TraversHead of Junior School

Head of Junior School

In this edition, Shelley Travers shares her pride in our Junior School students through the highly

successful Year 5 Musical and SRC ‘Pyjama Day’ fundraiser. We also learn more about Mid-Year

Foundation, special Junior School assemblies and the importance of Semester 1 reports and portfolios.

 Mid-Year Foundation Prepares to Take Life On

Excitement is mounting as our 2016 Mid-Year Foundation class prepares to begin their personalised learning journey after the July holiday break. The girls within this small class will experience all that Seymour Junior School has to offer, in a beautiful classroom that opens out into its very own, purpose-built playground.

Nestled within the heart of the Junior School, our Mid-Year Foundation class provides an invaluable opportunity for little girls who have turned five after April 30, 2016.  

Seymour's Mid-Year Foundation class offers a six term transition into the more formal school environment, providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences within a nurturing, inquiry-rich, responsive classroom.  Our play-infused programme gives our youngest learners the opportunity to experience all that school has to offer, within a smaller, individualised class setting and with access to specialist subjects, including Music, Art, Chinese, PE and Library lessons.

We are thrilled to announce that Mel Teelow will return from her family leave to guide and support our newest, and arguably cutest, Seymour learners. Mel is an experienced Early Years educator, who is passionate, enthusiastic and committed to working collaboratively with parents. She is currently working with both our Early Years at Seymour and Junior School teaching teams, to support the orientation program for our Mid-Year Foundation class. Regular visits to the Junior School, lunchbox dates with our current Foundation class and their buddies, as well as information sessions for parents, all work to support the transition process for our Mid-Year girls. 

Spaces are still available for this year's Mid-Year Foundation class. If you are considering giving your daughter an invaluable Mid-Year Foundation experience and stepping stone into her learning or would like to know more, please contact me on 8303 9001 at any time to discuss ways in which we can work together to give your child the very best head start to her learning.

Shelley TraversHead of Junior School

Head of Junior School

In this edition, Shelley Travers shares her pride in our Junior School students through the highly

successful Year 5 Musical and SRC ‘Pyjama Day’ fundraiser. We also learn more about Mid-Year

Foundation, special Junior School assemblies and the importance of Semester 1 reports and portfolios.

 Special Junior School Assemblies

Each Thursday morning at 8.45am, the Junior School girls are joined by the four year old Ainsley children from the Early Years at Seymour, for our weekly assembly. It is one of the highlights of my week, during which we celebrate the achievements of girls in the sporting arena, in music and drama and we also recognise the wonderful learning that is taking place in our classrooms. 

Importantly, this time of coming together is a time of devotion, singing hymns and sharing prayers. Our assembly music ensemble accompanies our beautiful singing and we also share some of the many examples of service to others that take place.

Some of the fantastic things recently celebrated at assemblies include: 

Presenting a cheque for $600 to Ian Steel from Kickstart for Kids, raised from our Walk Safely to School initiative;Clan Douglas, Clan Bruce and Clan Cameron birthday assemblies;A special visit and presentation from the Head Boarder for Boarders' Week;Dance performances by two Trinity Drama groups;Congratulating and thanking our SRC Semester 1 reps for their hard work; andWeekly PYP with Mrs B updates.

Parents are always welcome to share in our Junior School assemblies. 

Shelley TraversHead of Junior School

Head of Junior School

In this edition, Shelley Travers shares her pride in our Junior School students through the highly

successful Year 5 Musical and SRC ‘Pyjama Day’ fundraiser. We also learn more about Mid-Year

Foundation, special Junior School assemblies and the importance of Semester 1 reports and portfolios.

 Semester 1 Reports

Parents can look forward to receiving Semester 1 reports for their daughters during the first week of the holidays. Assessment and reporting are integral components of the learning process at Seymour College. The comprehensive information contained in your daughter’s report is a summary of her achievements and is one of a number of strategies used by the Junior School to communicate with you about your daughter’s progress and attitude to learning, throughout the semester. The comments provide information about your daughter’s achievements as well as some details regarding areas of growth.

As we continue our PYP journey towards International Baccalaureate authorization you will notice that some additional information has been included in the reports. This semester, each Junior School student will also bring home a portfolio of work to share with you. The personalised portfolios provide evidence of every girl's progress across all subjects. It is sure to become a treasured memory of her learning journey.

The portfolios will come home with the girls on the final day of Term 2. I encourage you to take time to explore the contents with your daughter and celebrate the progress she has made. The portfolios will need to be returned to College at the start of Term 3, so that we can continue to add to them.

Our reports continue to evolve with our teaching and learning programmes and as we seek to provide valuable information to parents. Parents will receive a link to their daughter’s confidential report online during next week. Please check to ensure that you have access to the College SOCS platform and contact the school if you experience any difficulties.

Shelley TraversHead of Junior School

Head of Junior School

In this edition, Shelley Travers shares her pride in our Junior School students through the highly

successful Year 5 Musical and SRC ‘Pyjama Day’ fundraiser. We also learn more about Mid-Year

Foundation, special Junior School assemblies and the importance of Semester 1 reports and portfolios.

 Have a Safe and Happy Holiday

After such a very busy, but successful, Semester 1, I would like to wish all Junior School families a very safe and happy holiday. If you are visiting exciting places, please travel safely. If you are taking the opportunity to stay close to home, I hope you are able to enjoy some wonderful family time. I look forward to seeing you all after the winter break and sharing in another sensational Seymour semester. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

I would also like to offer my heartfelt thanks to the teachers and support staff of the Early Years at Seymour and the Junior School. Their care, commitment, hard work and passion continually inspire me. They work together, supporting one another, to create an environment that is simultaneously nurturing, dynamic and innovative. They are completely dedicated to working in partnership with parents to provide the very best learning opportunities for every child.

See you all in Term 3. 

Shelley Travers?Head of Junior School

Director of Boarding

Caroline Hodges thanks the entire Seymour community for its support of our boarders throughout

Boarders’ Week. We hear of the success of the various events throughout the week, many of which

raised money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia.

 Boarders' Week 2016

Boarders’ Week, held in Week 7, was an incredibly successful week for our boarding community. Celebrations and highlights included the famous Produce Stall, a hotly contested netball game between the Year 12 boarders and day students, an egg and bacon breakfast, paper aeroplane flying competition, speaking at the Junior School assembly and a hearty Steak Sanga BBQ. The Year 12s worked hard to ensure our boarders were made to feel very special.

Our fundraising efforts were truly remarkable with over $2,300 raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). At the Boarders' Week assembly, our guest speaker, Kirsten Alderson asked the question, "How many families in our community had been supported by the ‘Flying Doctor?" Many hands went up, including that of almost every boarder. It was clear to see how important the RFDS is to our boarding families and why it is so important that we support this not-for-profit organisation.

A huge thank you to the day families and staff, who very generously donated money to The Royal Flying Doctor Service through the purchase of items from our stalls. We are very grateful for your support.

In addition to this, when I spoke at the assembly, I asked our day students to thank their parents for their ongoing support of our boarders through lifts to and from sport, a home cooked meal, or an overnight stay. Thank you for all that you do for our boarders.

Caroline HodgesDirector of Boarding

Director of Service Learning

In this edition, Lynne Moten reflects on the success of the Justice Residency. We read of the

importance of Brother Steve Rocha’s visit and his reflection on his time with our community. We are

also reminded of the significant event "Secret of a Bulletproof Spirit" and a date change for the

Sarvodaya Dinner.

 Justice Residency

The Justice Residency was highly successful with Br Steve working across the year levels and curriculum, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Some examples of the connections he made included:

Working with our Foundation students to look at how we are all the same, yet different;discussing global development and the global economy with the Year 12 Business students;speaking to Year 6 students about foreign aid, why people migrate, and why purchasing gadgets and luxuries keeps those made poor, in poverty; andworking with our Service Leaders and with Year 9 students who wrote lyrics for a song called Fairstart that will be used globally in a UNICEF campaign about the Sustainable Development Goals.

There are too many examples of his excellent work to mention, but suffice to say, this unique residency is one staff and students look forward to and greatly benefit from.

The following excerpt from an email that Brother Steve sent to Melissa Powell affirms our programme at Seymour:

I genuinely believe that Seymour College is one of the front runners in justice education. After my sojourns in New York, Geneva, Sydney, Rome and Nairobi, engaging with young people on similar issues, yours was the first school I’ve come across that has a justice facilitator in residence. Seymour is one of the first schools where teachers across the board and across faculties attempt to embed justice into their lessons.

I was truly inspired by the depth of knowledge of the community on global issues of justice.

There are four responses that social scientists advocate for justice:

Spend 5% of your free time with the marginalised;donate 5% of your annual resources;Live on 10% less than your national average; andEngage in 10 acts of advocacy.

It is so heartening to note that Seymour gives its students and staff numerous opportunities for the same.

This was my third visit to Seymour and I can sense a genuine deepening and ownership of justice and advocacy rightacross the board. I believe that the school motto is not simply printed on documents but etched in the heart of eachmember of the Seymour College.

I believe that the Seymour girls are adequately challenged into understanding that the 'We' who grow by service is theentire Earth community.

Brother Steve Rocha

Lynne MotenDirector of Service

Director of Service Learning

In this edition, Lynne Moten reflects on the success of the Justice Residency. We read of the

importance of Brother Steve Rocha’s visit and his reflection on his time with our community. We are

also reminded of the significant event "Secret of a Bulletproof Spirit" and a date change for the

Sarvodaya Dinner.

 Secret of a Bulletproof Spirit

Join us on Wednesday, August 24 at 7.00pm in the Centre for Performing Arts to discover the secrets of a bulletproof spirit.

Director of Service Learning

In this edition, Lynne Moten reflects on the success of the Justice Residency. We read of the

importance of Brother Steve Rocha’s visit and his reflection on his time with our community. We are

also reminded of the significant event "Secret of a Bulletproof Spirit" and a date change for the

Sarvodaya Dinner.

 Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change

Important Change of Date

The Sarvodaya India 2017 group will now host the Taste of India dinner on Saturday, 17 September.

Please feel free to contact me, or any participant, for tickets and details. My email address is lmoten@seymour.sa.edu.au

Lynne MotenDirector of Service Learning

Music, Sport, Clubs and Activities

Inspiration for our students, and for those from other schools, was provided at the Breakfast with

Sportswoman in Residence, Olympian Jessica Trengove. We also congratulate the success of a number

of sporting teams and provide information about a number of other opportunities for our students.

 Breakfast with Jessica Trengove

As a lighthouse school profiling Sportswomen in Residence, on Thursday, 23 June, we hosted a breakfast for the Independent Girls Schools Sports Association (IGSSA) with inspirational Olympian, Jessica Trengove. 

Despite her very heavy training schedule, Jessica has found time to be our current Sportswoman in Residence and we have been so privileged to have Jess share her journey with us. Her presentation was extremely motivating and gave the girls a down to Earth insight into the journey of an elite athlete.

Jess also spoke about her time at school in the state's South East and as a boarder at Annesley College, about setting goals, and the importance of balancing her sporting life with future aspirations. Throughout all she does, Jess ensures that she maintains connections with her family and friends, and always "does it with a smile".

We were also pleased to be joined by South Australian parliamentarian, Katrine Hildyard MP, Member for Reynell. Katrine is currently leading the South Australian Women in Sport Taskforce, of which Jess is a member. She encouraged the girls to continue to pursue their sporting involvement and spoke of the potential for women to address and challenge the inequities within the sporting world.

It was the first time that there has been a combined IGSSA event such as this, and hopefully many more such occasions will follow. Shane Thiele, IGSSA Executive Officer, spoke with the group and facilitated discussion about the ways in which the Association can develop shared student experiences and strengthen interschool connections. This feedback will be taken to the Sports Coordinators’ meetings for further discussion, and will undoubtedly result in even better opportunities for the involvement of girls in sport.

During the breakfast, guests wrote messages of good luck, which will be presented to Jess as she heads off to represent Australia at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janerio.

Best wishes, Jess. All of Seymour will be cheering for you. Thank you for your inspiration.

Rosie LakeCoordinator of Student Activities

Music, Sport, Clubs and Activities

Inspiration for our students, and for those from other schools, was provided at the Breakfast with

Sportswoman in Residence, Olympian Jessica Trengove. We also congratulate the success of a number

of sporting teams and provide information about a number of other opportunities for our students.

 Seymour's First Aussie Rules Match

Last Friday, the crowds gathered at Kensington Oval to watch Seymour's inaugural 1st

XVIII Australian Rules football team compete in their first match, against Pembroke School.

All the girls showed their athletic prowess and did not hold back, tackling, jumping and kicking through the mud. We fought well with true Black Watch spirit, and it was such a great opportunity to put our skills from training into practice. It was fantastic to see so many girls enthusiastic about playing footy and to have an opportunity to play the great Australian game that we had grown up watching our brothers and friends play.

Pembroke really put on a wonderful game and the crowd and umpires were so supportive and encouraging. We have improved so much over a short period of time, and we fought hard to keep Pembroke back to only 3 goals.

Hopefully this game will be played again in the future and there will be many more opportunities to play footy at a school level. The Year 8s and 9s can already look forward to having a day-long Australian Rules competition next term. It is promising to see such improvement in a just under a month, and the future of girls' footy at Seymour looks bright!

Mr Coudraye, Mr Davidson and Mr Haylock have been tremendous in supporting and organising our trainings and the match. We couldn’t have done it without their patience and willingness to help us learn. We also enjoyed and appreciated having Port Power player, Riley (brother of Year 11, Sophie and Year 8, Phoebe) come to one of our training sessions to give us some good tips.

We’re looking towards having this match as an annual event and seeing what other opportunities come our way.

Grace, Year 12Deputy Head Girl

Music, Sport, Clubs and Activities

Inspiration for our students, and for those from other schools, was provided at the Breakfast with

Sportswoman in Residence, Olympian Jessica Trengove. We also congratulate the success of a number

of sporting teams and provide information about a number of other opportunities for our students.

 Equestrian Interschool Champions

On Friday, 24 June, our equestrian team attended the Equestrian South Australia Inc Interschool State Championship Awards. Having competed at 23 show over six months, against 50 other schools, we were delighted that Seymour was declared the 2016 Interschool Champions.

Our Equestrian Captain, Mary (Year 12) was awarded Secondary Combined Training Champion and Belle (Year 7) was awarded Secondary Show Horse Champion. We also had eight girls selected for Equestrian Australia's National Interschool Championships, to be held in Sydney in September.

Congratulations to all the girls (and their supportive parents) on these tremendous achievements.

Glenda GreenEquestrian Coordinator

Music, Sport, Clubs and Activities

Inspiration for our students, and for those from other schools, was provided at the Breakfast with

Sportswoman in Residence, Olympian Jessica Trengove. We also congratulate the success of a number

of sporting teams and provide information about a number of other opportunities for our students.

 Pedal Prix 2016 - Race 2

The second Pedal Prix race of the season was held on Sunday, 19 June. It was a six hour race at Victoria Park and 19 students from Seymour competed in the following categories:

2 cars competed in Category 1 (Years 6 and 7)2 cars competed in Category 2 (Years 8, 9 and 10)

The sun was shining and the race began at 10.00am, with 180 cars involved in a rolling start. This means that as we passed over the line the competition really commenced. For eight of our girls this was their first race experience!

After four laps for our younger riders and eight laps for our older riders, we changed drivers. It was lovely to see the older riders assisting with the changeovers. We finished the race at 4.00pm with the following results

Car 8 (Category 1) 108 laps - second in the ‘All-girls’ categoryCar 11 (Category 1) 94 laps - sixth in the ‘All-girls’ categoryCar 12 (Category 2) 136 laps - third in the ‘All-girls’ categoryCar 13 (Category 2) 115 laps - fifth in the ‘All-girls’ category

We would like to thank the Parents' and Friends' Association for donating an exercise bike for us to warm up on. This was very generous, and it worked perfectly to prepare us for our turns.

Congratulations to our Black Watch Racing Pedal Prix teams. The next race will be held on Sunday, 31 July, at Victoria Park. If you would like to come along and support us we would love to see you there.

Lyndall PrattPedal Prix Coordinator

Music, Sport, Clubs and Activities

Inspiration for our students, and for those from other schools, was provided at the Breakfast with

Sportswoman in Residence, Olympian Jessica Trengove. We also congratulate the success of a number

of sporting teams and provide information about a number of other opportunities for our students.

 Rowing Information Night

2016/17 Rowing Information Night for new and existing rowers.

Music, Sport, Clubs and Activities

Inspiration for our students, and for those from other schools, was provided at the Breakfast with

Sportswoman in Residence, Olympian Jessica Trengove. We also congratulate the success of a number

of sporting teams and provide information about a number of other opportunities for our students.

 Winter Sport Rounds 4 and 5

ROUND 4

BadmintonSenior A were defeated by Westminster 1–5Senior B were defeated by Walford 2–4Senior C were defeated by Walford 0–6Senior D were defeated by St Peters 0–6Senior E were defeated by Walford 4–5Senior F defeated Walford 8–1Senior G defeated St Peters 5–4Senior H defeated Westminster 6–3

HockeySenior A were defeated by Trinity 2–3

NetballSenior A were defeated by Immanuel 44–65Senior B defeated Immanuel 40–37Senior C were defeated by Immanuel 31–37Senior D defeated Immanuel 36–26Senior E1 were defeated by Scotch 30–39Senior E2 – BYESenior E3 – BYESenior E4 lost on forfeit to Concordia 10A were defeated by Immanuel 21–5910B defeated Immanuel 35–3110C were defeated by Walford 5–199A defeated Immanuel 35–279B were defeated by Immanuel 25–339C defeated Seymour 16–119D were defeated by Seymour 11–168A were defeated by Immanuel 20–278B were defeated by Immanuel 17–228C defeated Walford 24–178D were defeated by Immanuel 4–307A were defeated by Immanuel 23–297B were defeated by Immanuel 6–347C were defeated by Pulteney 18–35

SoccerSenior A defeated Scotch 2–0Senior B defeated Immanuel 4–0

Senior C defeated Wilderness 7–0Mid A were defeated by Scotch 0–4Mid B defeated Pulteney 2–07/8 (1) defeated Immanuel 1–07/8 (2) BYE

ROUND 5

SoccerSenior A were defeated by Pulteney 0–2Senior B defeated Pulteney 2–1Senior C were defeated by Wilderness 1–2Mid A defeated Pulteney 1–0Mid B defeated Wilderness 7–17/8 (1) vs 7/8 (2) at ACF (4.00) – scratch match

Chris DavidsonSports Coordinator

Music, Sport, Clubs and Activities

Inspiration for our students, and for those from other schools, was provided at the Breakfast with

Sportswoman in Residence, Olympian Jessica Trengove. We also congratulate the success of a number

of sporting teams and provide information about a number of other opportunities for our students.

 City to Bay Fun Run 2016

Time to dust off those running or walking shoes!

The City to Bay Fun Run is approaching and this year promises to be a fabulous event. We will again be inviting community members to join the Seymour Team and enjoy the benefits of transport to and from the event and breakfast at the finish-line. We hope to get students, parents and friends from across the College to join in this great community event.

This year we are raising funds for the Neuroblastoma Foundation. More information will be published early next term.

Rosie LakeCoordinator of Student Activities

Music, Sport, Clubs and Activities

Inspiration for our students, and for those from other schools, was provided at the Breakfast with

Sportswoman in Residence, Olympian Jessica Trengove. We also congratulate the success of a number

of sporting teams and provide information about a number of other opportunities for our students.

 Tritons Come 'n' Try Water Polo 2016

Sessions held every Sunday, from 31 July to 25 September at 5.30-6.30pm at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre.

FREE COACHING (pool entry payable).

Strong swimmers only aged 10 to 17 years

For more information, please call 8342 0110.

Community

This edition provides an update on future events, including: Seymour College Foundation Showdown

Fundraiser, Scots Night, OCA Quiz Night, Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change, Annual Giving and

McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal and diary dates.

 Seymour Shop Opening Hours

Before Term 3, 2016, the Seymour Shop will be open during the holidays on Monday, 25 July from 8.00am-4.30pm.

The Seymour Shop will also be open on Day 1, Term 3, 2016 - Tuesday, 26 July from 8.00am-4.30pm.

The Seymour Shop will then be open as usual each week during term on:Monday 8.00am-4.30pm, Wednesday 8.00am-4.30pm and Thursday 1.00pm-5.30pm

Deb RoachSeymour Shop Manager

Community

This edition provides an update on future events, including: Seymour College Foundation Showdown

Fundraiser, Scots Night, OCA Quiz Night, Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change, Annual Giving and

McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal and diary dates.

 Seymour College Foundation Showdown Fundraiser

The Seymour College Foundation invites you to a special event onFriday, 19 August 2016

Gather your friends and join us for an exclusive event with Taylor Walker, Captain of the Adelaide Football Club, and Travis Boak, Captain of Port Adelaide Football Club, as we get the lowdown in preparation for the hotly contested Crows vs Port Showdown.

Booking are now open at www.trybooking.com/206533

For more details, please contact Vicky Lekis, Director of Advancement, on 8303 9072.

Community

This edition provides an update on future events, including: Seymour College Foundation Showdown

Fundraiser, Scots Night, OCA Quiz Night, Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change, Annual Giving and

McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal and diary dates.

 Leadership Clinic

Leadership Clinic - Defence Force Recruiting and Adelaide Football Club (Crows)

RSVP to cptsa@dfr.com.au by Friday, 5 July 2016.

Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) has been working with the Adelaide Football Club on an amazing Leadership Clinic.

Great leaders are defined by what they do, not by what they say. All great leaders started their journey somewhere. Generation Y are looking for a career that not only provides them with a competitive salary but one that provides them with meaning and purpose.

Join DFR and the Adelaide Football Club for the inaugural Leadership Clinic.

Australian Defence Force Leadership Clinic will provide students with access to members from both the Defence Force and Adelaide Crows who will be discussing the concept of leadership and critical thinking under pressure. DFR and the Crows will also be running an outdoor teamwork and leadership workshop at Adelaide Oval that will test the participants'

communication skills and decision making under pressure.

Participants will gain valuable insight into their strengths and weaknesses and develop strategies on how to identify their edge.

RSVP to cptsa@dfr.com.au by Friday, 5 July 2016.

Community

This edition provides an update on future events, including: Seymour College Foundation Showdown

Fundraiser, Scots Night, OCA Quiz Night, Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change, Annual Giving and

McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal and diary dates.

 Scots Night

We warmly invite all members of the Seymour community to join us at our Scots Night, to be held in the CPA from 7.00pm on Friday, 29 July.

For more details and to book, please click here.

Community

This edition provides an update on future events, including: Seymour College Foundation Showdown

Fundraiser, Scots Night, OCA Quiz Night, Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change, Annual Giving and

McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal and diary dates.

 OCA Quiz Night - Save the Date

Join us at the OCA Quiz Night.

Community

This edition provides an update on future events, including: Seymour College Foundation Showdown

Fundraiser, Scots Night, OCA Quiz Night, Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change, Annual Giving and

McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal and diary dates.

 Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change

Important Change of Date

The Sarvodaya India 2017 group will now host the Taste of India dinner on Saturday, 17 September.

Please feel free to contact me, or any participant, for tickets and details. My email address is lmoten@seymour.sa.edu.au

Lynne MotenDirector of Service Learning

Community

This edition provides an update on future events, including: Seymour College Foundation Showdown

Fundraiser, Scots Night, OCA Quiz Night, Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change, Annual Giving and

McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal and diary dates.

 Annual Giving and McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal

Thank you to everyone who has generously supported the past Annual Giving appeals. Your support goes a long way towards advancing vital College projects.

We have launched our 2016 Annual Giving Appeal and this year we are asking for support for the refurbishment of a great hall that has been witness to many performances, assemblies and special occasions over the past 40 years. McGregor Hall is in need of major renovations to create a dynamic music and performance space for the future.

To contribute to this transformation you may wish to sponsor a Chair for the Future. An engraved plaque with your choice of wording will be placed on the back of your chair and you will have the pleasure of knowing that your generosity has made it possible for a young student to showcase their talents, continue to join in communal activities and develop an appreciation of the Performing Arts (tax deductible donation of $1000 per chair).

Alternatively, as part of the Annual Giving appeal you may choose to support the development of the Taylor Resource Centre or contribute to the Library Fund. Any size of gift is greatly appreciated. Or if you are considering a larger gift, you may like to establish a named scholarship.

For more information on donating, scholarships or leaving a bequest, please contact Vicky Lekis, Director of Advancement, on 8303 9072 or via email vlekis@seymour.sa.edu.au. Gifts over $2 are fully tax deductible.

Vicky LekisDirector of Advancement

Community

This edition provides an update on future events, including: Seymour College Foundation Showdown

Fundraiser, Scots Night, OCA Quiz Night, Sarvodaya Dinner Date Change, Annual Giving and

McGregor Hall’s Chair for the Future Appeal and diary dates.

 Diary Dates

A comprehensive calendar of events can be found by current parents on  SOCS - click here.

Friday, 1 to Saturday, 2 JulyAlice Springs Show

Thursday, 21 to Saturday, 23 JulyRoyal Darwin Show

Monday, 25 JulyBoarders Return from 9.00amBPA Meeting, Boarding House 5.00pmBPA Drinks, Boarding House 6.00pm

Tuesday, 26 JulyTerm 3, Semester 2 BeginsStudents commence 8.30am

Thursday, 28 JulyAMT Mathematics Competition

Friday, 29 JulyOCA Riverland LunchSeymour Scots Night, CPA 7.00pm. Tickets just $10. To book, click here.

Saturday, 30 to Sunday, 31 JulyPedal Prix Round 3, Adelaide

Saturday, 30 JulyWinter Sport Round 6