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From the Principal
Senior Leadership Camp
At Swan we are delighted with the ongoing training of student leaders both formally and informally. As part of the
leadership development program we run a Senior Leadership Training Camp, which was held this last weekend at
Lake Leschenaultia.
The purpose of this weekend is for the current leadership team, along with some additional Year 12 students, to
run a weekend for Year 11 students who are aspiring to be on the leadership team the following year.
We are often asked what these weekends are like and how were the students; the short answer is they are amazing
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and outstanding. To be away for a weekend with such a fine group of young men and women who desire to learn
about what it means to be on a team; how to encourage and work together and how to develop a shared vision; is a
delightful way to invest into the lives of these individuals.
While we have normal staffing ratios at this camp, it is very clear that the expectation is for the leaders to run most
of the events. For those of you who had your children at camp you would have been extremely proud of the manner
in which they organised and managed their part. Meals were prepared, dishes cleared, activities were completed
with no need of reminding. There were a range of talks from Mr Eason, Miss Clicteur and myself, encouraging
students to think about leadership as opposed to management. It was indeed a privilege to be with these students
over the weekend.
I would also like to pass on my thanks to the all the staff who attended, for their support of this program.
Mr Mark Lewis
Principal
Congratulations AbbieAt the beginning of 2013, Year 10 student Abbie Connell, travelled to USA with her team 'Fit 2 Cheer - PANTHERS'
to compete in the 'All Things Cheer International Competition' in Seattle and the 'Duel in the Desert' competition
Palm Springs, California. The team placed second in Seattle and third in Palm Springs. Abbie and her team are
very proud of their achievements, as the USA is known as the home of Cheerleading. Currently, Abbie is a proud
member of the Cheerleading Team at Swan Christian College.
GRIP Student Leadership ConferenceThe Junior School Captains were privileged to have the opportunity to attend this year's GRIP Student Leadership
Conference. The conference is unique in that it concentrates specifically on training students for their role as
school leaders. The style, topics and content of this conference all focus on what students' can do right
now.
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'We talked about different kinds of leadership and some of the things we can do to help and assist our school. We
had guest speakers who talked to us and showed us different ways of becoming better leaders. There were lots of
activities and games which involved meeting Captains from other schools. We all had a really great time together
with Miss Palmer and Mr Heglund, meeting new friends and learning skills to better lead in our College."
Rachael McD
Congratulations Belinda!Belinda C in Year 6 has been selected in the Calisthenics Association of WA's 2013 State Team. Being selected for
the State Team is a wonderful achievement, as only a few representatives are chosen from the many who audition.
Belinda has committed herself to many hours of training, which shows her dedication to her chosen sport. Belinda
will be competing at the National Championships to be held in Melbourne in July.
We congratulate Belinda and wish her success.
Miss Guggisberg WeddingThursday 7 March, was the last day that Miss Guggisberg was employed at our College. However, that is only
because when she returns, she will be Mrs Harmon. On that Thursday morning, Miss G was married on Sorrento
Beach in a truly beautiful ceremony in what could only be described as perfect weather. Surrounded by friends,
family and her 2012 Year 3 class, the morning went perfectly with a ceremony expressing God's desire for life-long
love and happiness for the new Mr and Mrs Harmon.
There was a tangible excitement among the students on the bus to the ceremony and while waiting for the
formalities to begin, and this was a testament to the genuine relationship that Miss G had developed with her
students throughout 2012. During the ceremony, their behaviour was exemplary - even though a few of the boys
didn't like 'the kissing bit'.
We would like to wish Mr and Mrs Harmon all of God's richest blessings in their lives together.
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Innovation InsightsThank you to all those parents who completed and submitted parent survey responses recently. The information
gathered was most useful to inform our planning for future Parenting with Technology sessions. The first of these
was held last night, Tuesday 19 March with 3 workshops that covered the topics of Educating with Edmodo;
Technology Talk (open discussion forum) and Technology Tools at home with Shane McGurk from Xcite Logic.
Thanks to those parents who attended this session, the first one for the year that saw a session run by CyberSmart.
There are plenty of resources for parents and students on this site at: www.cybersmart.gov.au
We encourage you to take a look and hope to see you at the next Parenting with Technology evening in Term 2.
Junior School Update
Swan Junior School Jazz Vocal Ensemble Wedding Singers
On Saturday March 2, members of the Junior School ensemble sang 'The Stand/Hallelujah' and 'Joyful, Joyful' at
the wedding of Miss Anna Bough. The students sang beautifully and enjoyed the very special occasion and
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picturesque outdoor garden venue. A special thank you to Miss Tanya Hallett for her assistance.
Mr K Dietrich
Junior School Music Teacher
'Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man!'
This week in Kindergarten we have been exploring the narrative text 'The Gingerbread Man'. On Monday we joined
in the chase... and followed 'Ginge' all over the College. This experience created a great opportunity for the children
to learn a little more about their school environment. After we finally caught that speedy little Gingerbread Man, we
had the opportunity to make our own little dough man. We had so much fun!
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Junior School Literacy Group
Mrs Gavin's literacy group have been working with Reader's Theatre this week. They have been practising the Jack
and The Beanstalk play and this week performed it for our friends in Year 4. Readers Theatre teaches lots of very
important skills such as: keeping our place, tracking, reading with accuracy, fluency and expression. Everyone had
a great time performing and watching.
Mystery Visitor
First we heard a noise. Then we saw them... Footprints... Giant footprints! So of course we had to investigate. We
followed them out the door, down the passage, to a room and that's where we found the note... and the presents.
The note said, 'Take these gifts and make something useful.' We opened the presents and found honey and
cornflakes, so we made honey joys. Yum! Yum! We think this visitor might be a bear and we think he might be
friendly, but who knows? We will be investigating further throughout the term.
Pre Primary
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Year 4LV Assembly
On Wednesday 13 March there was a special news broadcast brought to the Junior School by Class 4LV as part of
their assembly. 'Swan Christian College Today' brought news of some of the exciting things 4LV have been learning
about so far this term. Special news correspondents and class members told of the wonder of God's creation,
exciting new stories which had been written about the Rainbow Fish, topping it all off with some wacky mad
scientists reporting on Materials. Also a 'one afternoon only' exclusive episode of 'Who wants to be a Materials
Millionaire' presented by Edwina Maguire (AKA Miss Bruce) saw four contestants bid for this title with the winner
taking home $1,000,000 dollars (in Monopoly money!) for knowing all about the properties of materials. Thanks to
all the students, parents and staff who helped to make this assembly happen!
Mrs Langley and Mrs Van Schalkwyk
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Senior School Notices
Easter Holiday Dates
The College is closed on Good Friday 29 March and Easter Monday 1 April. The College is open on Tuesday 2 April
and Transperth and Buswest services will be operating as normal.
Mr T Eason
Dean of Students
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Parent/Teacher Interviews are to be held over two nights in the College gymnasium on Monday 15 and Wednesday
17 April. Further information and instructions regarding the online booking system and PINs will be posted to
families this week.
School Reports
Senior School Interim Reports will be distributed to students on Thursday 11 April.
NAPLAN Testing
Year 3,5,7 and 9 NAPLAN Tests are scheduled for Tuesday 14 May through to Thursday 16 May - mornings only.
Lost Sports Clothing
There are large amounts of Sports Uniform items being left behind in the gym change rooms after Physical
Education lessons. These include shoes, shirts, shorts, school shoes with orthotics, towels and much, much, more.
If your child has misplaced or forgotten to take uniform items home then please remind them to check through the
box at student services to possibly retrieve them.
A Friendly Reminder about a Not So Friendly Mite, Head Lice/Nits.
Parents please check your child's hair for head lice. Lice are tiny brown mites that move around the hair and scalp.
Nits are the eggs, which are tiny and white and cling to the hair. These will hatch within a week, and become lice
(which are active for several weeks).
Signs: Itchy scalp and evidence of lice and nits on close inspection of the hair.
At home: Buy a solution and nit comb from your chemist and follow the instructions carefully (including washing of
clothes, bedding and hairbrushes in very hot water). Treat the whole family. Your child can return to school the next
day. Notify your school to be on watch for other breakouts.
Year 8 CellsThis term Year 8 have been learning about cells in Science. As well as different types of cells, they have explored
the structures and processes that can be found inside cells. They have learnt to use microscopes and have also
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made their own cell models. The models demonstrated their knowledge, and gave students the chance to show
some impressive creativity.
Mrs K Wesley
Science Teacher
Missions Update
Sea Container to Zambia
Later this month a shipping container will set sail to Zambia to assist the Kantolomba School project.
We are looking for the following items:
DVD and VCR players, PCs, laptops, printers, photocopier, camera/video camera, medical supplies, reading
glasses, clothes, books suitable for Junior Primary and Pre-primary (particularly readers), children's videos and
dvd's, art and craft supplies and toys (tricycles, toy cars, educational games etc.) musical instruments, power
boards and British power adapters and removal packing boxes.
If you are able to donate any of the items above, they will need to be delivered to the College by 22 March.
Please contact the College on 9374 8300 or email [email protected] if you have items that you would like
to donate.
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Children Seeking Sponsorship
The old proverb says 'give someone a fish they will eat for a day - teach them to fish and they will fish for life'. That
is the goal of the Swan Christian College's Kantolomba project in Zambia, to help vulnerable children, affected by
abject poverty, to receive a solid Christian education and regular meals. You can be involved in helping to
transform a child's life by sponsoring one of these children. $30 per month tax deductible donation will help to
change a life. Please contact Murray Guy at Swan Christian College on 9374 8300 or email
[email protected] and visit our Global Development Group page to begin your monthly payments (be sure
to indicate in the comments section you are signing up for child sponsorship.)
For more information on the children seeking sponsorship please visit http://www.swanmissions.com/sponsorship/
Push Ups for Poverty 12 and 13 April 2013
To raise money for the Kantolomba School in Zambia, Swan Missions are holding a Pushups 4 Poverty Challenge in
April. To be involved you have to complete 100 push-ups or sit-ups, and raise $100.
There are 3 levels of challenges and 2 different days to participate.
100 straight
100 in 5 minutes
100 in 10 mnutes
Friday April 12 parents can compete with students in the lunchtime challenge
Saturday April 13 with other participants at 10:00am.
To register for the challenge or for more information, go to the Push-ups 4 Poverty Facebook page -
Facebook.com/Kantolomba. Those interested email [email protected] and I will put you on the list.
Members of the public are welcome to register.
Zambia Impact Trip 2014
Current Years 9, 10 and 11 may apply for the Zambia Impact Trip which will take place in March 2014. This trip will
be an amazing opportunity for students to engage in a wide range of mission experiences while being immersed in
the rich and vibrant culture of Africa. The trip will include orphanage work, running children's activities, building
projects, feeding programs, church visitation and sharing the Gospel. Students will also be able to work with the
children enrolled at Kantolomba Christian School, who are being sponsored by members of our community here at
Swan. Application forms are available at Stud
Swan Uniform Shop Appointment Schedule for WinterUniform Fittings and General Opening HoursThe Uniform Shop is currently making appointments for Winter Uniform fittings. If you require an appointment
please contact the Uniform Shop on 9250 1306 during shop opening hours, or email
[email protected] and we will contact you as soon as possible. We will be extending our opening
hours on the Wednesday and Thursday of the last week of Term 1 for General Uniform Sales to allow parents extra
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time to purchase winter uniforms.
Please note: The Uniform Shop will not be open for general sales during the school holidays.
Please see schedule below for general opening hours and appointment times:
Saturday 6 April Appointments only 8:00am - 11:30am
Mon 8 April General Sales/Appointments 8:00am - 11:30am
Tue 9 April Appointments Only 8:00am - 3:00pm
Wed 10 AprilGeneral Sales
Appointments only
1:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Thu 11 April General Sales/Appointments 8:00am - 11:30am
Fri 12 April Appointments Only 8:00am - 3:00pm
Mon 15 AprilGeneral Sales/Appointments
Appointments only
8:00am - 11:30am
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tue 16 April Appointments Only 10:30am - 5:00pm
Wed 17 April General Sales Only 8:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 18 April General Sales Only 8:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 19 April Appointments Only 9:30am - 3:30pm
School Holidays
Mon 29 April Appointments Only 8:00am - 2:00pm
Tue 30 April Appointments Only 1:00am - 5:00pm
Community News
Volunteer Host Families Needed
Are you interested in gaining a friendship that can last a lifetime? Have you ever considered hosting an exchange
student? If you answer "YES" to any of these questions, you could be the next AFS host family. AFS host families
come in all shapes and sizes - whether you have cattle or a poodle, six children or none, live on a farm or reside in
a city apartment, you have the perfect family!
AFS WA is hosting a number of AFS students who will be arriving in late July 2013 and staying for period that
ranges 8 weeks to 6 months.
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Please call AFS WA Volunteer Hosting Coordinator, Joyce Vandenberg on Ph: 08-9534-5823 for more information if
you're interested in hosting one of these AFS exchange students or visit www.afs.org.au
Master Mind Australia - Academic Pathways
April Revision Program
Master Mind Australia will be conducting revision programs in the April school holidays for all year 10 students and
year 11 and 12 WACE students. The classes are subject-specific teaching programs that focus solely on the
syllabus and reinforce the work students do at school. Class sizes are small and aimed at improving the individual's
academic performance. They offer students a structured learning environment that will prepare them for success in
first semester examinations.
For more information contact Dr Robert Hallam on 9486 1377
Year 8 Girls Netball
We are urgently seeking netball players for our Year 8 Girls School Netball Team. The competition is with Swan
District Netball Association and commences Term 2. Please contact Sally 0416133944.
Judo Classes for Kids
Tuesday 9:30am - 10:30am Ages 3-5
Friday 3:45pm - 4:30pm Ages 5-6
Friday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ages 7-9
PCYC Midland, 11 Byers Road, Midland
Contact: Dawn Santos on 0411 148605
Charlesworth Ballet School
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Easter Bilby Family Fun Day
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Erinbrook Riding Academy
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Wace April Revision
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Northern Saints Basketball Club
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Shenron Tae Kwon Do
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