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PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
A School of the Anglican Schools Commission
VOLUME 16 - EDITION 32
12 NOVEMBER 2014
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Knowledge & Insight
Equality & Compassion
Integration & Wholeness
Confidence, Competence & Responsibility
Self-worth
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
It was a pleasure to have the School’s former Chaplain, Father David Lord, speak to School Chapels this
week about next year’s Anglican School’s Commission Pilgrimage of Hope to Manila in 2015.
Our School’s students and staff have a proud record of participation in the Pilgrimage and I encourage
students to consider
participating in next
year’s Pilgrimage. An
Information Evening
about the Pilgrimage is
to be held next Monday. Details of the evening are
in this Newsletter.
My many thanks to Brooke Henley ( one of the
School’s 2014 pilgrims) and her team for all their
work on the Pilgrimage Raffle that recently
concluded. Brooke organised some wonderful
prizes and is to be congratulated for her efforts in
assisting the work of the pilgrimage.
It was a pleasure to read Mr. Alchin’s ‘review’ of
last Thursday evening’s Sunset Concert:
I would like to congratulate Mr. Tonti and all of the
students and staff involved in the concert which was
a truly wonderful performance. The range of musical
genres, the high quality of the performances and the
outstanding musical talent displayed by our students
all contributed to a thoroughly enjoyable evening. It
was lovely to see contributions from musicians
across Primary, Middle and Senior School and also
former students and staff.
Father David Lord was presented with a cheque for Reachout Manila
As Mr. Tonti mentioned at the Concert, we have a
lot of musical talent within our School and to see
our School Band perform Mozart and then combine
with the Middle School Chorus to perform “Baba
Yetu” was a fitting finale and an indication of the
quality of our Music programme.
A report from Mr. Tonti is included in this
Newsletter.
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It was a great pleasure to receive a letter last week from the Florey Foundation that acknowledged receipt of the School’s donation
of $800.00 to its work, being money raised from the Middle School
Charity Day in the last week of Term Three. The Foundation
expressed its delight that the School was naming its newest School
House after Australia’s most distinguished scientist.
The following is a list of the foundation students of Florey House
and I look forward to seeing them in their orange colours in 2015
and wish Mrs. May, Florey’s inaugural Head of House, and her
Tutors every success.
Julian Dowse
Principal
Emma Paul, KG
James Dunlop, KG
Adam Paul, KG
Chloe Jakovcevic, KG
Fletcher Brett, KG
Niam Patel, KG
William Tamim, KG
Ruth Duuring, KG
Jasmin Smith, KG
Brody Wolhuter, KG
Jayden Freind, PP
Mason Langley, PP
Sophie Dearle, PP
Alexander Butterworth, PP
Ava Lawson, PP
Geneva Dunlop, Y01
Annabella Brett, Y01
Emily Osbourn, Y01
Sophie Ashurst, Y01
Amelia Jakovcevic, Y01
Bailey Neale, Y01
Beth Duuring, Y01
Michael Northmore, Y01
Alex Erkan, Y01
Angelina Zahos, Y01
Nivisha Easwaran, Y02
Kayley Johnson, Y02
Robert Cook, Y02
Lucas Bronnum-Lee, Y02
Connor Futter, Y02
Dion Gilling, Y02
Tommy Yang, Y02
Rhea Patel, Y02
Christian Wolhuter, Y02
Lily McLean, Y03
Anika Reyneke, Y03
Chloe Forster, Y03
Keira Thorup, Y03
Amber Lawson, Y03
Samuel Blanchard, Y03
Jessica Brilly, Y04
Hailey Evans, y04
Sofia Mather, Y04
Darcy Neal, Y04
Maddison Taylor, Y04
Imogen Sarolea, Y04
Patrick Freind, Y04
Ryan Gilling, Y04
Bobby Yang, Y04
Jade O'Regan, Y04
Harry Walker, Y04
Brody Moore, Y04
Jason Jakovcevic, Y04
Chloe Northmore, Y04
Aaron Hemetsberger, Y04
Max Erkan, Y04
Leon Zahos, Y04
Elizabeth Cook, Y05
Georgia Taylor, Y05
Hannah Klonowski, Y05
Soham Sinha, Y05
Ryan Mather, Y05
Janelle Reyneke, Y05
Louie Reglar, Y05
Harkirat Rupra, Y05
Helena Thorup, Y05
Thomas Butcher, Y05
Tyler Northmore, Y05
Mia Alexander, Y05
Naomi Denston, Y05
Kayla Elieff, Y06
Emma Mykytiuk, Y06
Kristin Ford, Y06
Helen Godwin, Y06
Bryanne Zabora, Y06
Peter Godwin, Y06
Jackson Lamb, Y06
Alaina Lawson, Y06
Atharv Sinha, Y06
Amy Croker, Y07
Jessica Harris, Y07
Destiny Murphy, Y07
Zoe Harrison, Y07
Jessica Gethin, Y07
Evie Llewellyn, Y07
Jessica Quartermaine, Y07
Ashley Brunton, Y07
Brittany Hamilton, Y07
Eloise Tedesco, Y07
Imogen Dearlove, Y07
Sophie O'Brien, Y07
Aimee Vickers, Y07
Jenna Woodman, Y07
Sophie Stratfold, Y07
Grace Burke, Y07
Jordan Bruce, Y07
Deekan O'Connell, Y07
Kieran Logan, Y07
William Reynolds, Y07
Luke Egerton, Y07
Daniel Mazzini, Y07
Charlie Fielding, Y07
Thomas Anderson, Y07
Owen McGlew, Y07
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Tom Hemetsberger, Y07
Jamie Anderson, Y07
Thomas Thorup, Y07
Xander Blanchard, Y07
Jordan Marsh, Y07
Cooper Scott, Y07
Taj Aitken, Y07
Harry Walker, Y07
Nichol Skyla, Y08
Mitchell Daphne, Y08
Tranter Jorjia, Y08
Lyon Constance, Y08
Pettie Lydia, Y08
Greener Maddison, Y08
Dickenson Gabrielle, Y08
Lamb Tayla, Y08
Walker Maddison, Y08
Wise Christie, Y08
Graham Georgia, Y08
Le Jenny, Y08
Jones Darcie, Y08
Young Rachael, Y08
Sinha Arnav, Y08
Langley Harrison, Y08
Morgan Herbie, Y08
Sheikhzadeh Nick, Y08
Denston Nathan, Y08
Reglar Thomas, Y08
Smith Connor, Y08
Luke Keegan, Y08
O'Regan Ethan, Y08
Meakes Brett, Y08
Browne Keagan, Y08
Hennessey-O'Shea Danny, Y08
Miller Kyle, Y08
Butcher James, Y08
Evans Jay, Y08
Waithman James, Y08
Stachurski Taylor, Y08
Abraham Benjamin, Y08
Howe Kasey, Y08
Jordan Gareth, Y08
Tobin Oran, Y08
Campbell Ethan, Y08
Tobin Finn, Y08
Tess Croker, Y09
Emily Klonowski, Y09
Emily Newman, Y09
Banafsheh Sheriff, Y09
Carly Purves, Y09
Tiana Sarolea, Y09
Taylor Green, Y09
Amelia Turley, Y09
Cherise Clark, Y09
Teigan Smith, Y09
Chelsea Perkins, Y09
Alice Emsley, Y09
Josie Brown, Y09
Tess Hopes, Y09
Eileen Melendez, Y09
Lauren Ellis, Y09
Stephany Holt, Y09
Jared Griffiths, Y09
Mitchell Holtom, Y09
Ellis Heslop, Y09
Connor Johnson, Y09
James Langley, Y09
Oliver Temby, Y09
Joseph Walker, Y09
Lennon Bass, Y09
Kieran Tait, Y09
Mitchell Tully, Y09
Kai Llewellyn, Y09
Kane Horan, Y09
Corey Johns, Y09
Brandon Buchanan, Y09
Jake Weddell, Y09
Thomas Alexander, Y09
Liam Bruff, Y09
Jared Sherlock, Y09
Cara Burley, Y10
Caitlin Costello, Y10
Tahlia Pritchard-Dyer, Y10
Ishah Tilka, Y10
Francine Van Den Berg, Y10
Andrea Davids, Y10
Nadia Denston, Y10
Anna Hardman, Y10
Rebecca Kelly, Y10
Chelsea Maher, Y10
Krystalyn Boskov, Y10
Millie Pippin, Y10
Jessica Delaporte, Y10
Harriet Gilluley, Y10
Ashleigh Keegan, Y10
Emmerson Peters, Y10
Daniel Ade, Y10
Blake Elieff, Y10
Tristen Prins, Y10
Samuel Rothery, Y10
Fraser Waddell, Y10
Joshua Bakaimis, Y10
Curtis Blowers, Y10
James Brunton, Y10
Baron Florey
Oliver Martin, Y10
Thomas Turner, Y10
Michael Henry, Y10
Brayden Marshall, Y10
James Milton, Y10
Joshua Attrill, Y10
Ryan Ishmael, Y10
Mitchell Letcher, Y10
Jean-Pierre Mostert, Y10
David Sallis, Y10
Chimwemwe Tembo, Y10
Jade Mawby, Y11
Sophie Todd, Y11
Holly Wilson, Y11
Tanya Vermaak, Y11
Abigail Hynes, Y11
Kayleigh Bower, Y11
Georgia Gibbons, Y11
Eleanor Johnson, Y11
Chanel Scott, Y11
Madeline Walter, Y11
Ellora Yates, Y11
Daniel Berrey, Y11
Lewis Downie, Y11
Johannes Espach, Y11
Emmett Lyon, Y11
Dylan Sarolea, Y11
Reece Egerton, Y11
Fergus Gugenheim, Y11
John Healy, Y11
Ellis Martin, Y11
Jared Mellor, Y11
Mark McKane, Y11
Joshua Taylor, Y11
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CHAPLAIN’S CHAT
Dear Friends,
The first ANZAC Day Dawn Service was conducted in Albany WA by the Anglican Priest of
Albany, The Reverend Arthur White, on April 25 1930. The service began with Holy
Communion in the church, and then proceeded to the memorial on the hill above Albany
for the wreath laying ceremony. The tradition of this service has spread from Albany
right around Australia. War is evil in Christian understanding. It kills needlessly and hurts
the innocent. It is sad that wars exist, but the need for action against those who are
against peace requires a military response from time to time. Those who give their lives
in this cause are especially honoured
each ANZAC Day. It is a day of
expression of grief and commemoration of the dead.
The School community paused this week on Remembrance Day, both at the
School and at the Quinns Rocks RSL Service, to remember the sacrifices of
Australians in war. For too many in Western Australia, the recent
commemoration of the departure of the ANZAC troops from Albany confirmed
the unique connection of the town to a defining event of our national history.
Best wishes.
Fr. Chris Beal
School Chaplain
SCHOOLS’
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Earlier this year, ten Year 11 Politics and Law students attended the Schools’
Constitutional Convention at the Constitutional Centre of Western
Australia. During the day, students considered whether Australia’s Indigenous
people should be given constitutional recognition. The students engaged in
debate with a range of interested stakeholders, including students from other
metropolitan schools, former politicians and the members of the Parliamentary
Select Committee currently investigating this issue.
As a result of her performance at the State Convention, one of our students,
Georgia Gibbons, has been selected to attend the 2015 National Schools’
Constitutional Convention in Canberra. Georgia follows in the footsteps of other
PMACS students who have also been selected to attend this important national
event, including Shannon Carey (2013), Lara Lindegger and Katie Lawless (2014).
Congratulations Georgia!
Peter Byrne
Politics and Law Teacher
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Georgia Gibbons
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LEADERSHIP CAMP
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On Wednesday 5th November, the Peter Moyes Leadership Team for 2015
the photographs
arrived at School to begin their journey to Club Capricorn in Yanchep. We
set out with the goal of improving and developing the bonds between the
future leadership cohort. Prior to our departure we were fortunate enough to be briefed by the current
2014 leaders of Peter Moyes, Leah Caprez (Head Girl) and Andre Strydom (Deputy Head Boy). We were also given valuable
advice from our Principal, Mr Julian Dowse.
The camp was set out in a manner that encouraged independence; students were responsible for their own actions whilst
still being guided by the teachers. Tasks were designed to emphasise the crucial traits and skills needed to be a good team.
Our first leadership activity, if even considered one, was to decide our own chalet arrangements. Shortly after this we all
gathered in the central ‘Studio” where we would be completing much of our activities over the coming two days. Our days
were broken up into sessions, each session led by a Head of House.
On the first day we had a range of different topics to discuss. Our first session, ‘Leadership Styles’, led by Mr Fussell, was
aimed at teaching us about the different leadership styles and attitudes. We were taught how different circumstances
require a unique leadership approach. In the second session we focused more on goal setting and planning for 2015, each
leadership subgroup listing possible ideas and areas to improve. We then took note on how to properly lead people,
discussing how to properly public speak. After this we went to the beach to take part in ‘Beach Survivor’. In this we partook
in a range of team games which emphasised the importance of teamwork and unity.
Next came dinner; food was shared between chalet groups and meal preparation was left to each chalet. Dinner proved to
be a team building activity in its own right. Leaders in each chalet divided up tasks based on their own strengths and
weaknesses. The final highlight of day one was ‘PMACS’ GOT TALENT’ and ‘MASTERCHEF’ where again teamwork was a
major aspect.
The following day we regrouped and began further development of ideas for what each leadership subgroup would target
in 2015, including Ball preparation and the Leavers jacket design.
Finally, prior to our departure we all gathered to make a 2015 Leadership Banner. This banner symbolises how the
leadership team of 2015 will work in unison with the rest of Peter Moyes and the wider community, with the aim to give
back to a School which has given us so much.
The 2015 Leadership camp proved to be an exciting, enjoyable camp which allowed the Student Leadership team of 2015
to bond and integrate together whilst having fun. It is an experience which will be remembered by each and every student
who attended as they lead Peter Moyes through 2015 and beyond, as they join with the greater community around us.
Dheshan Appasamy and Harriet Slater
Year 11 Students
The secondary Music students, our Year Six band members,
and many parents and friends entertained us with a fantastic
and classy concert last week. The quality of performance was
excellent!
We began with our new Middle School Choir, and continued
with many of our Year Eleven music students including flute,
guitar, ukulele, singing, and rock band (an original from Brandon Grey with his band). Caitlin Paroczai gave an energetic
performance accompanied by Kim Thair, now at WAAPA, who
also sang two solos. Talking of the professionals, we also had a
superb operatic performance from Antonietta D’Elia.
Ross Godwin on violin was his usual stand-out self, as was
Brittany Hamilton’s singing. The Co-Curriculum Choir gave a
lovely rendition of “Moon River” in harmony, whilst new to our
Sunset Concert were the Year Sevens lead by Preston Jones
and Michelle Bester. The School Band played some of its new
repertoire including a little Mozart, before being joined by the
Middle School Chorus to sing and play “Baba Yetu”.
Many thanks to the music students, their parents and friends,
and Mike Connolly and Andrew Frankish for their typically
high quality sound, light, visuals and staging advice. Thank you
also to Sheena Richardson for some last minute refreshments
and to Melita Bursac.
Justin Tonti
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enjoy the photographs
PRIMARY NEWS
Open for all those Lego enthusiasts in the Primary School.
Kael Murphy in 2.2 has come up with a proposal requesting that we host a School Lego Competition. As a father of 3 very
passionate Lego builders over the course of their growing up – how could I not resist this opportunity to let our students get
creative? Kael will be working together with our Primary House Captains to set this in motion.
The plan is as follows:
1. Construct your best Lego master piece. It doesn’t matter what size or theme e.g. it could be a rocket, spaceship, super
car, village, castle, pirate ship etc. So be creative!
2. Closing date for entries is Friday 21 November.
3. Take a photo of your masterpiece and send this to [email protected] . Include your name and roll group
and provide a title for your creation.
4. There is no need to bring your Lego Masterpiece into school. This is so that you will not lose any precious pieces or by
chance, accidently break it.
5. Certificates will be given out for various categories to be disclosed – so look out for the posters in and around the
Primary central foyer. The photos will also be put on display for you all to see just how creative our Peter Moyes
Primary Lego enthusiasts can be!
6. Some of the big kids (mums or dads that is) might like to help out too, but only if given permission!
Last Wednesday, P&F Coordinator Claire Long, and two enthusiastic parent volunteers, Helen
Randall and Jody Hockey along with myself, went to a Travel Smart to School professional
workshop day held in the city at the Department of Transport. It was informative and
educative, proving to be a very profitable day. There was an opportunity to look at resources
available for schools to use and also see what other campaigns are happening in and around
Perth.
I know that our newly actioned ‘Walk to School Bus’ initiative starting at Rothesay Heights
tennis courts is working very well. Parents and children have not only enjoyed having the
exercise but also the conversations with their children along the way to school. There is a proposal to start up another
location and to also extend the days to every week day. For this to happen we need more parents to volunteer a day and can
use this to add to their ‘Parent Commitment’ hours. Please see information on the sick bay wall.
I’d like to invite all Classroom Parent Representatives and any other parents who may wish to join us to a meeting on this
Thursday 13 November at 8:30 am in the Western Foyer. As I had mentioned before, this is a casual meeting and an
opportunity to meet with you and to discuss some directions with the Primary School over a coffee.
My aim is to make this a weekly ‘Coffee Morning’ for our parent community and I am therefore seeking some parents who
like good coffee and company and would be interested in running this for about an hour? I will discuss more about this idea
at the meeting this week.
We have started the first stage of modifications to the Western Foyer. You will have noticed that we have begun by opening
up the kitchen to this area as part of a bigger picture plan in using this space in a number of ways. One concept is to create a
cooking facility for our students to use and extend this as a learning area into the foyer. As an aside, we have joined the
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Programme for next year and Mrs Sue Todd will be leading this programme
after some training in this later in the year. The redevelopment of the kitchen area will support this programme initiative.
Staff will also use the Western Foyer as part of their staffroom at recess and lunch time. As you can imagine, our 43 staff in
the Primary do not quite fit into the kitchen in its present state and size! It will also serve as part of a Community Coffee
morning facility suggested earlier.
The building of storage cupboards in and around the central foyer area to centrally house our Reading, Maths and Science
resources will begin in the next few weeks. We also have a few other surprises up our sleeves for a bit later. Until then stay
tuned.
He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. Saint Basil
Roderick Wood
Associate Principal, Primary Schoool
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SCHOOL
BOOK LISTS
Booklists are now available on the School website via
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au/enrolments/booklist.
The School Booklist supplier is:
Booklist supplies may be ordered online at officemaxschools.com.au.
CAREERS
angelhands Inc. are holding a Street Appeal in and around the CBD on Friday
5th December and they need your help! They are looking for volunteers to
“shake tins” and collect donations on their behalf. Volunteers will be paired
up and placed in high traffic areas in the city, and given an angelhands t-shirt, collection tin and
an ID badge to clearly identify you. All collectors are required for a three hour shift of your
choice between the times of 8am to 5pm on Friday 5th December 2014.
If you are interested in helping please email [email protected] or contact Emily Guildea on 9272 2242. Please
note, all volunteers must be over 16.
8 -12 December 2014
In partnership with St George’s College, The University of Western
Australia’s School of Music is proud to announce it's new Summer Music
Academy, designed to bring together young musicians for a week of
intensive music training and fun!
This residential camp is specifically aimed at young musicians (15- 25 yrs)
who have a passion for making music and refining their craft. Supported by
outstanding nationally and internationally recognised conductors and
tutors, the Academy aims to nurture musicianship and ensemble skills of
tertiary and high school students through ensemble rehearsal and
performance.
Students will stay in the picturesque grounds of St George's College under
the watchful supervision and expertise of trained college staff and will get a unique experience (and insight into University
College life) with activities such as fire-side chats, evening master classes and a formal dinner.
The cost of the program is $800. This includes 5 nights accommodation, all meals and social activities plus all tutoring and
musical activities.
Applications close 16 November! Click here for further information or to apply.
ECU is offering four days of interactive hands-on workshops. A welcoming team of scientists
and engineers will expose students to the following science disciplines/careers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering (includes Motorsport, Robotics, Physics, Civil and Chemical Engineering)
Sport and Health Science (Sport Analysis, Coaching, Nutrition)
Medical science (Nursing, Paramedic, Biomedical science techniques)
Environmental Science (Astronomy, Chemical Forensics, Reptiles and Animals)
Social Science (Psychology).
This event is suitable for current Year 8, 9 or 10 students who want to be exposed to
science careers or have an interest in science. There are no interviews or entry tests as
advanced science ability is not required. The program costs $150. You can register
online or call the ConocoPhillips Science Experience office on (03) 8288 1001.
Not familiar with the ConocoPhillips Science Experience? Watch our YouTube video via http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=DPY7AInGUTg. Feel free to visit the science experience website for all the information you may need, including costs
and sponsorship at www.scienceexperience.com.au
Toby Wright
Careers and Vocational Education Co-Ordinator
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
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FLOREY HOUSE SHIRT
The Florey House shirt is now available for purchase from the
Uniform Shop. All foundation Florey students are encouraged
to visit the Uniform Shop at their earliest convenience to
ensure size availability.
All current students in Years 3 – 10 who are joining Florey
House will be able to purchase the new shirt at a discounted
price until the end of Term 4, 2014:
Youth Sizes $20.00 and Adult Sizes $22.00
From 1st January 2015, the Florey House Shirt price will be the
same as the current House Shirt Prices:
Youth Sizes $27.00 and Adult Sizes $29.00
Current Year 11 students joining Florey House in Year 12 in
2015 , will not be charged for their Florey Shirt.
All Primary and Senior School students will need to surrender
their current House shirt when purchasing their Florey shirt.
Middle School students are requested to surrender their
current House Shirts at the end of Term 4 and the completion
of Middle School House Days.
If you have any queries please contact the Uniform Shop on
9304 5544 or email [email protected]
ANGLICARE
CHRISTMAS
APPEAL
2014
The 2014 Anglicare Christmas
Appeal started again on the 20th
October this year.
For many years now, Peter
Moyes Anglican Community
School has been a generous
supporter of this Christmas
appeal. We would like 2014 to
be our most successful year yet.
Peter Moyes families can enable
disadvantaged families to enjoy
a special Christmas celebration
through the provision of food
packages. All non-perishable
food items can be sent in with
students and left in designated
areas in the Primary, Middle and
Senior Schools.
Thank you in advance for your
generosity.
Sara Smith
Uniform Shop Manager
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UNIFORM SHOP
With the end of the School year rapidly approaching, avoid the lengthy January queues and purchase
your Uniform requirements for 2015 now!
To assist you in planning for Term 1, 2015, please find below a list of additional requirements for
some year groups.
Library Bag
Art Apron
Formal Summer Uniform
Girls - Primary School dress and hybrid hat
Boys - Tailored shorts, leather belt, emerald green primary polo shirt and hybrid hat
Sports Uniform
Girls and Boys - School sports top and shorts
House Shirt
Sports Bag
Senior School Summer dress
Please be reminded that it will be compulsory for all students to wear our new School Socks from
the beginning of Term 1, 2015.
If you have any questions, please contact the Uniform Shop on 9304 5544 or email
[email protected] . Our opening hours during term time are Tuesday and Thursday
8.00am - 12.00pm.
The Uniform Shop will be closing before the end of term for stock take.
The last day of opening for 2014 will be Thursday 4th December.
Wednesday 28th January 2015
9am - 1pm
and
3pm - 7pm
Friday 30th January 2015
9am – 1pm
Monday 2nd February 2015
8.30am – 12pm
Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Normal term time openings resume
and
2pm – 5pm
Sara Smith
Uniform Shop Manager
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SNAPSHOT YOUTH
THEATRE COMPANY
Photos from our 2014 One Act Festival
13th November
Rock Band Concert
1pm in the Allan Shaw Centre
Parents are welcome to attend
19th November
Primary School Instrumental
Concert
For those students who would like to learn more about the
acting and production side of the theatre, enrolments are
now open for the Semester One 2015 Drama Extension
Programme on Tuesday afternoon’s to be held in The Allan
Shaw Centre Classrooms, located at Peter Moyes Anglican
Community School. All classes commence during the second
week of each term. Within these classes students will be
learning the finer points about performing on stage with a
focus on performance in our annual One Act Festival.
12:40 in the Allan Shaw Centre
Parents are welcome to attend
27th November
Year 5 Band Concert
3:30pm in the Allan Shaw Centre
Compulsory for all Year 5 students
28th November
Carols by Candlelight
Tuesday: 3.30-4.30pm – Group 1 (Students in Years 4 -6)
Tuesday: 4.30-5.30pm – Group 2 (Students in Years 7-9)
6:30pm in the Allan Shaw Centre
Choir leading the carols
8th December
Tuesday: 5.30-6.30pm – Group 3 (Students in Years 10 on)
Choir performing Christmas Carols
If you would like to register for the Extension Programme,
application forms can be found in the Performing Arts Office
in the Allan Shaw Centre or you can obtain more information
from the Artistic Director – Peta Flanigan on
[email protected]
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
10:45am at the Ocean Keys Shopping Centre
Parents welcome to attend
Emily Lister
Music Teacher
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P & F NEWS
Wednesday Walking Bus
When:
EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING
Time:
DEPARTS 7.45AM SHARP
Where:
ROTHESAY HEIGHT TENNIS
COURTS CAR PARK
If you complete your hours and/or hand in your completed P & F Levy
Rebate Card after 31st October, you will still receive a $30 per hour
rebate but this will not appear on your statement and be credited to
your school account until the beginning of 2015.
Do you still want to earn your P & F Levy
Hours for 2014?
You can earn any of your 12 hours in any
term.
There are many ways in which you can help
in the school community. Please see
alongside for opportunities currently
available:
Claire Long
P&F Office
[email protected]
Volunteer opportunities
Event
Date
Contact
Primary School
Art Room
Anytime
Please contact Chloe Kyriakacis
[email protected]
Drama Costumes
washing
Anytime
Please contact Peta Flanigan
[email protected]
Home
Economics/Food
Rooms cleaning
Anytime
Please contact Norma Caple
[email protected]
Science
Laboratory
Anytime
Please contact Vicky Carter
[email protected]
P & F MEETING DATES
Laboratory
experience and
qualifications
required
Tuesday 18 November
General Meeting
Stage 2/3 PE
Studies – typing
Anytime
[email protected]
P & F EVENTS
TBA
Second Hand Book List Stall
Saturday 7th March 2015
Grand Community Fete
Please contact Claire Long
Inter-School
Sports : 2014
Booklet
Photocopying – 2
days
Mid-November
Please contact Claire Long
2 days
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Inter-School
Sports :
Equipment Bag &
Coaches Folder
Preparation – 2
days
Mid-November
Please contact Claire Long
2 days
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HOME ALONE - WHEN’S THE RIGHT AGE TO LEAVE KIDS HOME ALONE ?
Parenting Ideas posted by: Michael Grose
http://www.parentingideas.com.au
More and more kids are spending time alone after school according to a recent study.
One in 10 working mothers admitted they left their children home alone until they returned from work, according to a
study by the Australian Institute of Family Studies released recently.
There are a range of factors children should consider before leaving children at home alone for long periods of time.
These include length of time away; distance from home; availability of trusted adults; and whether children are alone or
an older child has the responsibility of caring for a sibling. It's no always a cut and dried issue.
However as a general rule it’s not in the best interests of kids to leave them on their own devices after school for long
periods of time.
As children grow and mature they benefit from gaining more freedom from their parents, which shouldn’t be confused
with lack of supervision.
Ideally parents would leave children home alone in small doses to begin with to 'train them up'. For example, a parent
might start out by going next door for just half an hour."
Kids shouldn’t be left unsupervised until their secondary school years. Even then many benefit from having a caring adult
in the vicinity to talk with, and help them process their day.
Leaving kids home alone has ramifications for their well-being. They often need someone to talk with. In the absence of a
parent, kids can often turn to peers, or share their thoughts through social media.
Unsupervised kids are less likely to do prescribed homework and reading, and more likely to spend excessive time in an
online space, watching TV or playing computer games. Nothing wrong with this in small doses, but left unsupervised kids
can get lost in these activities.
Lack of supervision is also a safety issue. Children may have the capacity to look after themselves, but they generally don't
yet have the life experiences or skills to deal with things that might go wrong.
Increasingly, we are finding more kids left alone for long periods of time as more parents work, and the costs of caring for
kids increases.
Please help us ‘Grow our own sandwich’ with FREE seeds from
Yates and Abbott’s Village Bakery.
If you purchase any promotional pack of Abbott’s Village Bakery bread and
do not wish to go online to redeem your FREE packet of Yates seeds, then
we would love your empty bread bag so that our Co-Curricular ‘GROWS’
group could take advantage of the free seed offer! Please bring any empty
bread bags into the Year 2.2 classroom in the Primary School. Your
support is greatly appreciated.
Sue Todd
Teacher
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD