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Primary School
NEWSLETTER
24th October 2014
Term 4, Issue 13
Our aim is to foster
a spirit of:
Care
Welcome back to all for Term 4!
When have you last had a good ‘belly laugh”?
Cooperation
Commitment to
Learning
Primary School
Values
Fruits of the Spirit
Proverbs 17:22
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
I’ve heard that children laugh 300 to 400 times a day while we adults laugh only a
mere 15!
So do kids know something that we don’t?
Experts say that laughing aids digestion, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress
hormones, boosts the immune system and produces a general sense of well-being.
Galatians 5:22-23
Love
With the business of the last term of the school year, we can all forget to have fun.
Joy
God gave us life to be enjoyed. Jesus said “I came that they may have and enjoy life,
and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” John 10:10.
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
“
At the worship assembly, I shared the following clip from ‘The Kid President’ –
20 things we should say more often.
Have a look and have a great last term for 2014!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5yCOSHeYn4
Those who
hope in the
Lord
will renew their
strength. They will
soar on wings like
eagles; they will
run and not grow
weary, they will walk
and not be faint.”
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Mr Daniel Stolp
Acting Principal
News & Events
Calendar of Events:
Friday,
Invitational Athletics Carnival
th
24 October
Ridgewood Oval
Tuesday
Reading Café - 8.00am
th
28 October
Primary Library
Friday
Athletics Team Challenge
st
31 October
Ridgewood Oval
Wednesday
2015 KG Student Orientation
th
5 November
(KG.1:9am-10am / KG.2: 11am-12pm / KG.3: 1pm-2pm)
Thursday
Assembly Hosted By Year 4.1
(Announcement of candidates for School Representatives & House Captains)
6th November
Dance Sport
Champions
2014
You’re invited to the first
TAYLOR
Reading Café
of this term, when our mystery
guests reveal their favourite
books!
This takes place in the
Primary School Library
on TUESDAY morning
th
28
October at 8.00am sharp.
Arrive early to meet other
readers and enjoy refreshments
1st:
Taylor
2,300 points
2nd:
Carey
2,195 points
3rd:
Carmichael 2,194 points
4th:
Aylward
2,165 points
Dance Sport Social
12th September 2014
Student Awards
The following students received a PRINCIPAL’S AWARD
at an assembly on 25th September and 23rd October
10 Gold Commendations:
Joshua Redman
Tia Paul
Samuel Peach
Mukudzei Gohwa
Sophie Morton
Liam Bryden
Lewis Morrell
Heycke Briers
Chaye Drew
Daniel Halliwell
Ryan Koertzen
Riley Lee
Tanatswa Mutsikamahwe
Oscar Satchell
Eve McMaster
Tahlia Powell
Libby Shewring
Harry Bryant
Kai Heath
Alexander Nasari
Danielle Ernst
Jordyn Ogley
Kyah Dalton
20 Gold Commendations:
1.2
2.1
2.1
3.1
3.2
3.2
4.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
20 Gold Commendations:
Hannah Klopper
Charmaine Ng
Rory Murray
Atlan Devin
Finlay Sargant
Josh Reeve
Jane` Kapp
Chloe` Wessels
Khalea Zielinski
Riley Browne
Ayston Vale
Blake Williams
Sofia Garcia
Taya Huntley
Amy Wright
Bailey Taig
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.2
2.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
Che` Zietsman
Achol Chol
Georgina Murray
Bailey Cooper
Anna-Lee Van Zyl
Robert Brits
Alyssa Bramley
Skye Joubert
Chelsea Allen
Alex Allen
Jack Bird
Zac Langlands
Chelsea Blunden
Abigail Emerson
Orrin Burgess
Connor Evans
Zac Jarvis
Erin Heffernan
Brooke Stirling
Elme` Welmans
3.2
3.2
4.1
4.1
4.2
4.2
5.1
5.1
5.2
5.2
5.2
5.2
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.2
6.2
6.2
30 Gold Commendations:
Sheer Hopkins
Damian Blignaut
Xavier Blignaut
William Baker
James Van Jaarsveldt
Soleil Urbani
Hadassah O’Connor
Luke Cosgrove
Siana Anstey
Emelie Castillo
Kaye Fick
Jane` Kapp
Rosie Kennedy
Joshua Barnes
Jared Calitz
Raidon Coetser
Jared Marriott
Harrison Sturcke
Ella Budd-Doyle
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
2.1
2.1
2.2
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
30 Gold Commendations:
Danika Buys
Noah Ellery
Adrian Manyere
Eric Quinton
Simeon Van Schalkwyk
Che` Zietsman
Luca Anderson
Ben Allen
Jude Bowler-Wright
Aston Fromentin
Zante` Strydom
Emilia Thomas
Corey Hall
Caleb Janotka-Mitchell
Claudia Coetzee
Megan Goodwin
Ashley Tapp
Coll McGregor
Jody Acutt
Sophie Spencer
Joshua Dohler
Symerjeet Walia
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
5.1
5.2
5.2
5.2
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
40 Gold Commendations:
Amelia Hinton
Caitlyn Pallister
Joshua Armstrong
Kelly Endres
Anay Gouws
Jennifer Mullan
Jaimee Yates
Nico Briers
Bradley Mutsikamahwe
Sally Jepson
Gabrielle Kerry
Liotta Cooper
Giaan Dorrington
Zoe Smit
Pierredre` Kruger
Luciana Aldersea
Tarryn Sangalli
1.1
1.1
1.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.2
4.2
5.2
5.2
Student Awards
The following students received a PRINCIPAL’S AWARD
at an assembly on 25th September and 23rd October
40 Gold Commendations:
50 Gold Commendations:
Simona Schisano
Connor Axelsen
Calvin Mullan
Phillip Potgieter
Amelie Scanlon
Chloe Williams
Lisa Christensen
Hannah Corby
Mackenzie Scholes
Andrew Garcevic
Tayliah Taylor
Aalia Wahab
Kloe Cilliers
Misha Stolp
Danielle Bouwer
Georgia Rowston
Vivien Lettner
Damian Skea
Ruan Buys
Hayley Chan Saw
5.2
5.2
5.2
5.2
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
50 Gold Commendations:
Mitchell Anderson
Stefan Bohmer
Nathan De Villiers
Jesse Stolp
Callum Asling
Kelly Endres
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.2
5.2
5.2
5.2
5.2
6.1
6.1
60 Gold Commendations:
Callun De Clerck
Tyla King
Lisa Kelsey
Ella Lemson
Hannah Watson
3.2
4.1
5.2
5.2
5.2
70 Gold Commendations:
Angie Cook
Savanna Asling
Tyla King
1.1
3.1
4.1
80 Gold Commendations:
Savanna Asling
3.1
60 Gold Commendations:
Angie Cook
Mikaela Kopke
1.1
1.1
90 Gold Commendations:
Summer Brown
A huge big congratulations to Sian Williams (2.1) who was named Young
Leader in The Sunday Times’ Pride of Australia awards, a category that
recognises a person under 25 years who has advanced the community
through academic or personal endeavours.
Additionally, Sian was recognised with a Human Rights Hero Award at the
Youth for Human Rights Summit in Brussels last month, making her one of
the youngest children in the world to receive the honour.
As a victim of bullying herself, Sian initiated Kidzucate Inc. a non-profit and
charity organisation group providing community-based education to promote
& protect the human rights of our youth. If you want to find out more
During the school holidays Erin Classen (4.2) and Dylan Classen
(4.1) both competed in the 2014 Australian Junior Squash
Championships held in Perth. Both represented Western Australia
in the individual event for under 11's. Erin had an amazing
tournament and finished 2nd after a five set grand final. Erin is
now ranked number two for the under 11 girls in Australia and
shows great promise. She also represented WA during in the
team events at the same competition. Dylan played in the
individual event finishing 6th overall in what was a very competitive
age group. Dylan is currently ranked 6th in Australia for his age
group. 2015 should be very exciting for these two young
athletes with competitions both in Australia and New Zealand.
5.2
School Community
Uniform Shop
Opening Hours
TUESDAYS
8.00am - 12.00pm
(All Students & Parents)
For uniform fittings,
please come in after 8.30am
12.00pm - 12.30pm
(High School Students only)
1.30pm - 3.30pm
(All Students & Parents)
For uniform fittings, please come in before 3.00pm
THURSDAYS
8.00am - 12.00pm
(All Students & Parents)
For uniform fittings, please come in after 8.30am
Please be aware that we will no longer be
taking second-hand uniforms to sell on your
behalf. We are, however, in the process of
setting up a facility to sell second-hand
uniforms via our website.
We are still selling our existing second-hand
stock and are more than happy to take
uniforms as donations , rather than you give
them to any charity shops.
Please feel free to contact me on 9305 8808
for more information.
Many Thanks.
Angela Roberts.
Uniform Co-ordinator
12.00pm - 12.30pm
(High School Students only)
Closes at 12.30
As you are aware we issue one Year Book per family free of charge. Last year we had a number of
requests for additional Year Books per family for various reasons, but mainly from those families
wishing to send year books to their relatives overseas. The cost of additional year books has been
estimated at between $8 - $10 per book depending on the number of books ordered.
If you are interested in purchasing additional Year Books, please email us on:
[email protected] advising how many additional books you would like.
School Community
Term 1
Monday, 2nd February
- Thursday, 2nd April
Term 2
Tuesday, 21st April
- Thursday, 2nd July
Term 3
Tuesday, 21st July
- Thursday, 24th September
Term 4
Tuesday, 13th October
- Thursday, 10th December
2015
School Fees
Pre-Kindergarten
$1,120
Kindergarten
$3,010
Pre-Primary / Primary
$3,680
High School
$5,810
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES REQUIREMENTS
Due to recent Government requirements regarding ALL students born overseas, the College
requires a copy of your VISA whether a TEMPORARY VISA / PERMANENT RESIDENCY or if you
have subsequently gained Citizenship, we require a copy of your child’s CITIZENSHIP
CERTIFICATE / AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT.
If the College does not have the necessary documentation to support the above, we are obliged
to charge International School Fees.
When enrolling at QBC, you would have submitted your passports and/or visa documentation,
however any change in visa or residency status MUST be sent to the College.
We would appreciate you sending this information to the College at your earliest convenience.
Primary Library
HOW TO CREATE A GREAT READING CULTURE IN YOUR HOME (Part 2)
Last term we gave some suggestions from Jackie French as to how to keep your child motivated to read, here are a few
more as provided by the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014/5:
Once a week:
Visit the local library together and hunt for books you might like to read. (You don’t have to read them
all!)
Every weekend: Share what you’re reading with your kids. Share an item in a newspaper or magazine, a text from a
friend, or an online article.
Every weekend: Find a new way to share a book or a poem or a story. Get grandma to skype reading a story. Blu -tack up
a poem on the fridge. Read the dog a bedtime story. Tell your kids a funny story about your childhood, or
their grandparents.
Every week:
Lend a friend a book you love. (Don’t forget to put your name in the cover if you want it back.)
Every month:
Give a book (a second hand one you no longer want, or a new one) to a charity, school class or library.
SEE THE GREAT BOOK SWAP for another suggestion of our own!
The Great Book Swap is taking place on
4th December at our school!
What is it?
The Great Book Swap is a fundraising event where you bring along one of your favourite
books (that you can bear to part with) and for a gold coin donation you can swap it for
someone else's.
Who will participate?
If you are in Years 4, 5 or 6 then you are invited to take part.
What is it for?
All the funds raised will go to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
What do they do?
They raise literacy awareness and funds for children in remote Indigenous communities
across Australia. (See indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au for more detail)
So let’s have fun at the end of term and also help a really good cause!
Remember to put aside the book you would like to swap, so you’re ready when this event
happens in week 8 this term!
Curriculum
What Do Effective Learners Do?
As staff we have been exploring the behavior that is visible in an effective learner. These are some of
the descriptions we came up with:
Displaying perseverance / persistence
Having good listening skills
Taking the opinions of others into consideration
Demonstrating what has been learnt
Showing an aptitude for interpreting knowledge acquired
Showing a keen interest in learning
Showing a positive attitude to learning
Being a reflective learner
Making connections to prior knowledge
Solving problems creatively
Having an enquiring mind
Showing an aptitude for interpreting knowledge acquired
Engaged & interested in the learning activities
Being prepared to have a go & take a risk
Working out what their next step in learning is
Applying knowledge learnt using different learning styles
Being a team player
Demonstrating what has been learnt
Showing an aptitude for interpreting knowledge acquired
Being attentive & focused when being taught
Working cooperatively with others
We have observed many of these in our students as you will have noticed when you read through your
child’s portfolio at the end of last term.
Kind regards,
Cathy Baldry
Deputy Principal Curriculum
Curriculum
Back to Sport
Active After School Community Program:
The AASC Program has kicked off for Term 4. Students are rotating through different activities during each
session experiencing multiple sports in the one session.
As mentioned previously, the AASC format is in the process of change for next year with the funding of the
program changing. We are contemplating some ideas but I would like to receive your ideas too. Please place
any suggestions on how to keep the students at QBC active after school in the box in Student Services.
Inter-School Athletics
This Friday sees the QBC Athletic team try to defend
their title at the Invitational Athletics Carnival. The
team has been training hard throughout last term
and the first two weeks of this term, preparing
themselves to do their best.
On Friday, 31st October, a smaller team will be
competing in the inaugural Athletics Team
Challenge where teams of four students (one each
from Year 3-6) compete in four individual events
and a shuttle relay earning points for their team
based upon their performances.
Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide, Seek
With the weather heating up, just a reminder to all to adopt the Cancer Council recommendations at school
and at home.
SLIP on a shirt (goes without saying anything more!)
SLOP on sunscreen (there is sunscreen in each classroom)
SLAP on a hat (No hat, no play at recess and lunch)
SLIDE on sunglasses (Sunglasses are allowed to be worn at school
during outside play)
SEEK shade (don’t stay out in the sun if it’s too hot!)
Can all students also bring water bottles to sport
lessons !!!
Community Noticeboard
# 7: Game Winners & Losers
When you play games with your kids, are you a winner or a loser?
As parents, we often play board games with our kids. We usually fall into two groups — those who let
their children win and those who don’t. Parents who are very competitive, which includes most dads,
love to win. Victory is essential — but there are other parents who will bend the rules a bit to enable
their kids to win. So what’s best for our kids?
Actually, when kids play games, they need to learn how to play fairly and be gracious losers. They
don’t learn these lessons if you let them win every time. So go ahead and make them beat you. Of
course, don’t gloat when you win. Help your child during the game and teach them strategies for
victory. Making them learn how to follow the rules and defeat you fairly will not only create stronger
players, but give them a real sense of accomplishment when they finally whip you.
For more helpful family advice visit www.families.org.au
The School Traffic Committee at Peter
Moyes Anglican School is seeking expressions of
interest from QBC parents who would like to
join the committee in making the roads safer around both schools.
Along with the Department of Transport, there are some new
initiatives that they would like to try in the area and would love the
input from QBC parents.
Please contact Mr Stolp if you are interested in joining the committee
or would like further information.
Community Noticeboard
Relationships Australia are a community based, not-for-profit organisation with no
religious affiliation. They are committed to enhancing the lives of communities,
families and individuals and supporting positive and respectful relationships
through their diverse range of counselling, mediation, community education and
professional development services.
Relationships Australia has a reputation for exceptional relationship education programs,
ranging from one-night seminars to eight-week courses.
Short Courses and Workshops:
Parent-Teen Connection
Living with teenagers can be confusing and even
worrying, but also rewarding. This course is designed
to assist in reducing stress & teach parents to
communicate, negotiate & minimize conflict.
Joondalup - Sat, 15th Nov
9.30pa - 4.30pm / $50 per person or $75 per couple
Parent-Child Connection
Raising children should be one of life’s greatest
experiences, but as any patent knows, it’s not an easy
task. People with children under ten are invited to this
four-week course to learn new skills, feel better about
their parenting and gain confidence.
West Leederville - Mondays: 17,24 Nov, 1,8 Dec
6.30pm - 9.00pm / $50 per person / $75 per couple
Change & Loss
Life can throw up major challenges at work, including
redundancy & retirement, as well as severe blows
such as illness, accidents, separation & the death of
those close to us. This one day workshop aims to
provide skills to minimise the impact thereof.
Understanding Sepfamily Relationships
Stepfamilies & blended families operate in a different
way to intact biological families. The dynamics of stepfamilies are more complex & there is a need for special
understanding & management from both biological &
stepparents.
West Leederville - Tue, 18th Nov
6.30pm - 9.00pm / $165 per person
West Leederville - Fri, 14th ; Sat, 15th; Sun 16th Nov
$160 per couple
…… for more information
15 Cambridge Street (Corner Southport & Cambridge Streets), West Leederville, WA 6901
Telephone: (08) 9489 6322 Facsimile: (08) 9489 6399 Website: www.wa.relationships.com.au
Community Noticeboard
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal
2014
Each year the City of Wanneroo conducts the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to
assist members of the community who are facing hardships.
In previous years the Appeal has received a remarkable response from the
community, with many local schools, community groups, businesses and
residents donating generously.
As a school community we can help by donating toys and/or non-perishable
food items or money and/or gift vouchers to assist in the purchasing of
goods.
There will be a donations box in the Student Office, should you be willing to
join us in supporting this worthy cause, as all donations received will be
distributed to those less fortunate within our community.
The city council will start collecting bins the week beginning
11th November so any items received before this will be much
appreciated. The Appeals closes on Friday, 14th November
Examples of non-perishable food items for you to collect are:
 Christmas puddings / cakes
 Fruit mince pies
 Cakes, cake mixes and biscuits
 Nuts, crackers and chips
 Pasta and sauce
 Tinned food (sweet and savory)
 James & spreads
 Tea, coffee and sugar
 Cereals
 Rice and noodles
 Chocolates
 Muesli bars
For all Year 4 – Year 6 kids
Friday nights: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Sundays - 9.30am
QBC Primary Auditorium
QBC Primary Auditorium
Pastors: Andrew & Danelle Hamilton
Phone: 0400 044 236
Bring $2 & change for tuck shop &
Quinns Youth
All high school students welcome
GOD STUFF, FUN STUFF,
GAMES, CRAFTS & MORE .
7.30pm to 9.30pm
In the Primary Auditorium*
Sign up online:
www.quinnsbaptist.org
Or complete a form on the night.
(*unless otherwise notified)
your water bottle.
Duty of care requirements: please bring your children
to the auditorium and collect them from the door.
Youth Pastor: Ryan Cristonsen
Phone: 0417 712 093
Janet Cassidy: 0497 851 463
Term Two, 2014 - Glow Program
24th Oct
Minute to Win It
6.00pm - 7.30pm
31st Oct
Glow Fancy Dress Party (no scary costumes please)
5.30pm - 7.30pm
7th Nov
Bugs
6.00pm - 7.30pm
14 Nov
Favourite Games
6.00pm - 7.30pm
21st Nov
Marine Madness
6.00pm - 7.30pm
28th Nov
Pirates
6.00pm - 7.30pm
5th Dec
Outside Games & Water Fight
5.30pm - 7.30pm
12th Dec
Christmas Party
5.30pm - 7.30pm
th
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life”
John 8:12
QUINNS BAPTIST COLLEGE
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Cnr. Anchorage Drive & Salerno Drive, Mindarie
(Postal: PO Box 72 Quinns Rocks WA 6030)
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Telephone: 9305 8882 Facsimile: 9305 8886
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