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Issue 2, 21 February 2020

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Principal's Pen

David Bliss

HOME AND SCHOOL WORKING TOGETHER

A strong trusting relationship between home and school is so important for a child. The two major learning environments for a child need to be in harmony.

  • Children need consistency between parents, and between home and school.  Consistency of expectations between home and school provides a child with a clear understanding of what is required. Good habits are learned through reinforcement.
  • Trust between home and school increases the child’s respect for both parents and teachers. By their positive talk, parents reinforce the appreciation of a child for teachers. Equally, teachers also must be careful not to criticise parents. A negative culture towards parents or school develops when gratuitous criticism is offered. 
  • It is very much in the parents’ interest to know their child’s teachers and to work together to help the child reach his or her full potential. Parents have the duty to ensure that the other inputs in the lives of their children are consistent with their own messages. If they fail to do so there is the danger that, no matter how dedicated they are, their own efforts will be undercut by the competition. Children are wired to imitate those who take an interest in them… for better or for worse. Children imitate whoever they spend time with, not only in classrooms, but on social media, on DVDs/television streaming, and on mobile phones.  

Such a relationship requires a high level of communication between home and school, between teachers and parents. There need's to be effective structures for regular communication in place, as well as a desire to be proactive, foresee each other’s need for information, and back each other up.

EMAILS BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL

Emails are like people. They have good and bad points. At their best they are great communicators. At their worst they cause misunderstanding, fail to communicate emotional nuances, and by their broadcast qualities can irreparably harm a reputation. 

Communication is a good thing. The more communication the better, provided the communication is positive or constructive and appreciated by the other party. When staff and parents use emails to communicate we all need to observe some common sense protocols that allow us to maximise benefits and avoid the collateral! The advantage of email's speed is also its shortcoming. Friendships can be lost by too much haste and too little thought before pressing ‘send’. 

COMMON SENSE GUIDELINES FOR EMAILS 

The following guidelines serve well. Many are standard etiquette for email communication. Parents may wish to adopt them in guiding children in use of electronic messaging in all its forms. 

  • Greet your recipient by name - it's polite. 
  • Emails are at their best with content that is informative. Avoid emails that have emotional overlay. Avoid negative emails. Pick up the phone instead.
  • Group emails have the potential to waste many people’s time if they are not pertinent. It is courteous to avoid time wasting emails, and even joke emails broadcast to groups. 
  • Avoid emails for topics in the least confrontational, and for any issue that could at all possibly be taken the wrong way. Pick up the phone instead.
  • We must never email words we wouldn't say to a recipient's face.
  • We must not write about third parties using emotion charged words they would be uncomfortable to read about themselves. Interpret behaviour in a most charitable light and stick to the facts.
  • If an email is received that is contentious, neither staff nor parents should ever reply to such emails.  A face to face discussion is needed.
  • Emails of any sensitivity must not be forwarded to a third party without permission of the sender. This is obviously all the more important if there is distribution to a group. 
  • Brevity is the strength of email, but it can be all too easily mistaken for impoliteness. Before pressing ‘send’, if it is not an email response, recheck the text and add some niceties.
  • Sign off with your name and contact details - it's helpful.

As far as practicable, to reinforce our commitment to staff well-being, we attempt to not send emails between 6:00pm and 6:00am. Certainly, neither colleagues nor parents (or students) should expect a response during those hours. On that matter, it is timely to also remind parents that teachers have many daily commitments and that it is not reasonable to expect a response to an email in “real” time, as may be equated to it being a digital “conversation”, which it is not.

DID YOU KNOW?

Were you aware that St Andrews Lutheran College opened in early February 1993 with 52 enrolled students. In those days, a school could not commence operation without 50 enrolments. 

Fast-forward to this week and we are catering for 1283 students in our P-12 context, plus servicing nearly 100 more families through the ELC.  Whilst we will continue to experience growth for the next two years (our current Year 10 cohort is the largest we have ever had in the Senior School), we have no desire to grow to meet further enrolment demand. To be bigger does not equate with being better. Beyond the capacity of our campus to “cope”, we will always maintain our commitment to a school size which first and foremost values relationships, maintaining a familiar St Andrews catch-cry …. Where everyone is someone.

Peace

David Bliss
Principal

Chaplain's Chat

Graeme Schache

God’s Story and Our Story. In some ways it is challenging to see how the two interact but this is the beauty of the Bible. The truths contained within it are timeless and despite the plethora of contentious issues that arise amongst Christians as we interpret and work with the stories, there are also facts that are foundational. The finer points of the story of creation in Genesis can be debated but it is undeniable that God made the Universe out of nothing and that He has made it Good! This starting point provides a platform from which to explore the next chapters of the Bible to investigate if everything was made ‘Good’, which is was, what happened to bring about the ‘Bad’ we encounter now in this most beautiful creation. Looking into these issues through the lens of a Christian worldview as conveyed in the Bible is enabling our community to grow in its understanding and appreciation of the Gospel that is such an integral part of life in our College.

Sharing God’s Story is generating conversations and insights by staff and students that are enriching the spiritual life of our College. Which in turn is bringing a real focus upon the goodness of God and how He is able to impact our community positively as we make space in our hearts and minds for His working.

I encourage you to keep an eye out for the phrases up on the College digital sign at the start of the week as this points to where we are up to in the Biblical Narrative in MS/SS. We look forward to how God’s input into our community will unfold as we continue on the journey through His Story and Ours together.

Secondary School

From the Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary School

GROWING

Every day, everyone is growing.  As I write, I’ve just returned from the most splendid afternoon of visiting classes. It is an absolute privilege to work alongside students as they grow in their knowledge and understanding of everything! From graphing in spreadsheets, to simplification in Mathematics, techniques in film making, how to identify the parts of a muscle cell, a tectonic plate in the Earth, how to work with others and to how the Gold Rush of 1850 changed the face of Australia: learning abounds at St Andrews. That’s why I have the best job in the world! 

Our sports program is also growing and this morning I walked through 40+ Netball players and watched an oval full of Andrians training for Rugby 7s, a new addition in 2020. At lunch, a sweep across the Senior School saw me connecting with students involved in debating, dance, chapel band practice and generally enjoying the time spent together sharing a meal and some time to connect. The musical rehearsals were my last stop as I headed to the car and again the tapestry of talent and joy was abundant. 

CONNECTING 

Thank you to all of the families who attended the Middle School Parent Evening on Wednesday. Based on parent feedback, we will be hosting a range of Partnerships for Learning events throughout the year so that we can continue to connect over topics and strategies that will help support our young people. Next week there this a session on Managing OneNote, Navigating Parent Lounge and using the College App for easy access to College information at 5:15 – 6:16pm in the CRC (Senior Library) and next month an Afternoon Tea for New Parents (Year 7 – 12) on Friday 20 March in the Main Administration from 2:15pm. Please RSVP to enrol@salc.qld.edu.edu.au for the Afternoon Tea for catering purposes.

It was great to reconnect with our past scholars (OP 1-5 graduates) from 2019, at the Senior School Awards ceremony last week. Claudia Steele shared wisdom with the current cohorts on how to flourish through the challenges of the senior years.  

ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK AND RESULTS 

A reminder to parents that they can access their child(ren)’s academic results via Parent Lounge. Over the next three weeks, results and written feedback will begin to appear in this space. To follow are some easy steps to access your child’s assessment results.

ACCESSING YOUR CHILDS RESULTS THROUGH PARENT LOUNGE 

Step 1 – Log into Parent Lounge through the website www.salc.qld.edu.au  portals, Parent Lounge and enter your username and password. 

Step 2 - Select Curricular Activities Due (left-hand side under the title Parent Lounge) then click View All Activities button (right-hand side at top in light blue). 

Step 3 – Click on an activity (in the Activity Name Column) that says “Assessed” (in the Activity Status Column). 

Step 4 – Results will show for that particular subject and assessment activity giving activity details, outline and assessment results. Please note, results will only show for subjects that say assessed in the Activity Status Column.

While there may not be results posted for all subjects given it is still early in the year, it is always a good idea to revisit the assessment calendar with your son/daughter. If you need help please ask your children to show you. You might also like to ask them to share their class OneNote with you. If you need help beyond that please contact your child’s learning advisor. 

This year we will continue to focus on Growing Within and Serving Beyond, and if your child is yet to become involved in any co-curricular activities, please encourage them to spread their wings and try something new. Growth and the quest for our personal best in all endeavours is what makes a St Andrews education so rich and diverse. It is our hope that our students develop their gifts and share them with an open heart, active mind and helping hands. 

Virginia Warner
Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary School

From the Head of the Senior School

FLOURISHING IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL 

POSITIVE EDUCATION

As Friendly February rolls on life in the Senior School is certainly heating up, despite the rain. The Year 12s are particularly busy as they complete the first of three major internal assessments and attend their first compulsory after school whole-cohort study session. In Year 11 the Learning Advisors will focus on encouraging our students to be courageous and to grow by; building self-esteem, developing ‘Tiny Habits' (the 1 percenters), considering strengths, as well as how to prep for an exam block. Our newest Seniors, the Year 10s, will continue to focus on organisation as the underpinning of resilience and purposeful learning. The action of Service Learning is also a key focus, with a group heading to Currumbin Special School and the World's Greatest Shave which is a highlight in the coming few weeks, you might like to encourage your child to get involved. 

This month is Friendly February. The Action Calendar we have used to enact this has some pretty neat ideas (see image below). Of particular note are the suggestions of an act of kindness, an encouraging note, sincere compliments and telling loved ones how you value them and noticing their strengths.  

Source: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/friendly-february

ACADEMIC MINDSET 

Teachers in the Senior School will continue to focus on habits that help to build academic mindset by encouraging students to regularly revise notes each day, remove phones from their home study zone, set a weekly study schedule that is visible, post the academic assessment calendar of due dates on their noticeboard or fridge door (somewhere it will be seen regularly), and review their goals to ensure actions are happening.

When promoting an Academic Mindset, it is essential that our young people believe:

  • That they belong in this learning community.
  • That their ability and competence grow with effort.
  • They can succeed.
  • The work is relevant and of value.

Source: https://www.mindsetworks.com/go/academic-mindsets/

Congratulations to:

  • The Student Representative Council who coordinated a very successful acknowledgement of Valentine’s Day. It was no easy feat to get the 80 balloons into the College Bus, a sight to see, to ensure they were back for the distribution of love and kindness – Thanks to Mr Nelson and Ms Yeo for facilitating this and to Annabel, Clare and Maddie (pictured) for making it happen. Hope you all had a fabulous day.
  • The number of students participating in sporting cocurricular activities – the Gym, Netball, Futsal, Rugby, Kokoda, Running Club – WOW!

REMINDERS 

  • Students must bring a note if out of uniform or obtain a uniform slip before school from Senior School Administration.
  • The Lighthouse (in Upper J) is available to Senior School students before school and at lunch for personal study.
  • Aerosol cans are not to be brought to school for workplace, health and safety reasons.

If you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me on tanias@salc.qld.edu.au

Tania Stewart
Head of Senior School

From the Head of Middle School

It is hard to believe we have already completed four weeks of our 2020 school year. The Middle School students have settled in well to their respective learning spaces. It is a joy to work at St Andrews and to hear the laughter and chatter around the grounds.

Academically, students will now be moving into assessments or assignment mode. Most subjects will conduct a ‘formative’ piece of assessment to determine how the student in progressing. Feedback for these pieces will assist the student to understand their strengths and challenges.

Parent Lounge is where all Curricular Activities are listed. You can assist your child by helping them record all their due dates, either in their Student Diary, or on a calendar. The fridge is normally a great place to display these dates so that all the family are aware of what is coming up. Some adolescents need assistance in executive functioning. Planning dates, organizing time frames, starting tasks etc. Looking at due dates together, enables adolescents to learn the important skill of ‘project management’.

I encourage Middle School students to ‘get involved’ in activities outside of their classroom. It is a great way to meet new friends, mix with students from other grades and have a breather from academic work. The list below is just some of the activities offered at St Andrews:

  • Bands, Choirs, Dance Troupes, Musical
  • Gym workouts, Running Club, Hinterland District Sports trials
  • Chess, Dungeons and Dragons, Book Club, Library Assistants
  • Debating, Academic Tutors
  • Special event days: Clean Up Australia, Bullying. No way!

Please contact the relevant Year Coordinator or myself if you have any questions or queries.

lisar@salc.qld.edu.au

Lisa Roper
Head of Middle School

 

IC'19 Excursion

On 6 February, three staff and six students with their accompanying parent, boarded a flight bound for Xplor Headquarters in Melbourne CBD.

The students were the 6 winners of the IC’19 program from the end of last year and were gifted by Xplor with an all-inclusive trip, including flights, accommodation and an intensive two-day workshop with a team of professionals. 

Xplor are a tech start-up company that are well known for their education platform that is trusted by over 1500 day care services across the country. Created to simplify compliance, increase parent engagement and deliver an excellent education experience, the company has exploded over the last 4 years.


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Students completed detailed workshops lead by a handful of the 60 employees including marketing and sales team leaders, the Chief Operating Officer Matt Varley, Head of Human Resources along with coders and program developers. The Chief Executive Officer, Mark Woodland even beamed in from New Zealand where he was managing a business deal. 

The students were able to continue work on their prototype that was developed during the program last year and create new features and designs, not to mention networks that will help bring their idea to fruition and/or encourage them to continue striving for brilliance in the future. 

St Andrews is so grateful to Mark, Matt and the rest of the Xplor team and look forward to continuing to develop strong relationships with them in the future. 

Meg Sippel 
Teacher

Secondary School Library News

CECILE RYAN CENTRE

Welcome to all new students and welcome back to our returning students. Mrs Brierley, Ms Gibbons and I are excited to be able to serve the St Andrews Lutheran College community in 2020. We are busily planning a range of diverse activities for you throughout the year in the hope that we can inspire a love of reading, learning and curiosity in each of your hearts. 

The CRC (Cecile Ryan Centre) opening hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:00pm, so please feel welcome to use this space to research, collaborate, read or just relax. Visit our book and magazine displays to see what fantastic new reads we have available for you to borrow. Our fiction and non-fiction collections have something for everyone, with exciting fiction genres such as supernatural, sports stories, adventure and thrillers. Stay tuned for the arrival of graphic novels and comic books, which are on the way! 

The CRC also offers additional activities such as board games, chess, card games, and puzzles, which are available for use during break times. Keep an eye out for information about free makerspace activities throughout the term, which will be promoted in the student notices. Last week, students made beautiful Valentine’s Day cards which could light up with the press of a button.  

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Secondary School Library students are building a Lego wall! If you have any Lego blocks that you are no longer using and you would like to Donate them to this project, please drop them off at the CRC.

If you would like to suggest a book or activity for the CRC, we have a suggestions box where you can place your book requests. This can be found at the circulation desk at the entrance of the library. 

On behalf of the CRC team, I look forward to meeting each of you throughout the year! Please let me know if we can help you in any way. 

Barbara Kristo 
Teacher Librarian

Junior School

From the Deputy Principal / Head of Junior School

INTERNET SAFETY

The internet has many wonderful applications and it has certainly changed the way we live our lives. But we also need to be cautious about how we let our children use it. 

Here are some tips that I have picked up over the years 

  • Use Parental Controls – These are there to help you navigate the online world and to put in place boundaries. 
  • Stay Current – Keep up to date with the latest applications. It is important that you are aware of the apps that your children are using. 
  • Take Charge of Technology – Use it as a tool to do what you want it to do. 
  • Rules and Boundaries – Setting these up early with your children is paramount. Timelines must be applied to online games. 
  • Communication is the Key – Keep an open line of communication with your children about what they are doing online. 
  • Internet and Apps are not bad – It is the way that some people use them that are bad. 
  •  Keep technology out of bedrooms – When children are using technology, please have them use it in open spaces. When you walk past, you can glance at what they are doing. It can help to open up communication about what they are looking at online. 
  • Anything that you do online is not private - Help them to make good choices about what they are doing and posting online. 
  • Age restrictions on social media exist for a reason. 

With the right amount of parental controls, trust, communication and education, you can go a long way to helping your children navigate the online world. 

COFFEE WITH HOJS

Last Monday I hosted the first Coffee with HOJS. Each coffee catch up will have 3 main areas of focus. 

  1. What’s on in the Junior School
  2. Updates
  3. Partnerships for Learning 

The aim for these sessions is two-way communication. If there is anything that you would like covered at these events, please email me.

YEAR 6 CANBERRA TRIP AND YEAR 4 CAMP

I have got the best job in the world! I get to spend time with friends in the ELC and make playdough and do puzzles. I get to hang out with the Year 4 students at Lake Ainsworth and do some amazing activities. Next week I will spend a week with Year 6 students in Canberra. Our nation’s capital is a fascinating place to visit. Our students are truly blessed to have so many wonderful opportunities. 

Darrin Schumacher
Deputy Principal / Head of Junior School

  

From the Deputy Head of Junior School and PYP Coordinator

THREE WAY CONFERENCES

Our Three-Way Conferences will be taking place in a few weeks – Term 1, Weeks 8 and 9. This approach is embraced by St Andrews as it offers a forum for students, parents and teachers to collaborate and discuss student’s strengths and areas for improvement, along with future learning goals. The conference critically involves the student in self-assessment and allows them to take responsibility for their own learning as they work towards and achieve curriculum outcomes. During the conference, the students (with the support of the teacher) can openly discuss their work and the approaches to learning they have been developing. The research of Professor John Hattie highlights that student self-reporting is one of the most significant indicators linked to raising student achievement.

Three Way Conferences enable students to:

  • Share their learning journey with parents
  • Understand the importance of self-evaluation and reflection
  • Demonstrate evidence of learning
  •  Develop their oral communication skills and increase their self-confidence
  • Accept personal responsibility for their learning
  •  Demonstrate voice, choice and ownership

In the coming weeks, further information will be sent home about these conferences along with how to make a booking for you and your child.

OTHER REPORTING NEWS 

At our recent Parent Information Evenings, I shared that the Junior School will be utilising a newly developed semester report format. The changes have been implemented to ensure we are offering a succinct overview of your child’s progress. The semester report is more closely aligned to the ACARA Achievement Standards. Further information regarding the Achievement Standards is available for viewing through this link: https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/structure/  Students will receive an overall achievement level for key curriculum areas and will also enable the College to track the progress of your child as they journey through the Junior School.

Seesaw will remain as the platform for our digital portfolio which evidences the learning of your child over time. Please note that Seesaw will no longer be used as a communication tool. All communication will be through the Parent Lounge or via email. I also recommend you connect with the College on Facebook and Instagram. 

I trust you will find the learning samples uploaded to your child’s Seesaw digital portfolio insightful as you monitor your child’s learning throughout this year.   

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV) Jeremiah 29:11

Jacqueline Faulkner
Deputy Head of Junior School & PYP Coordinator

 

 

Japanese News

Our Japanese language monitors for 2020 are:
Ruby W, Madalyn D, Seren C and Emily B. 

These monitors will be assisting with the weekly Japanese club and helping to promote Japanese in the Junior School. 

On 26 March, we will welcome Japanese children to Junior School for a half day visit.  This will be a wonderful opportunity for our language monitors to greet and assist our Japanese visitors. This visit also provides cultural understanding and a real life context for all of our students to communicate in Japanese.

Sharon Taki
Junior School Japanese Teacher


 

Junior School Library News

It has been a wonderful start to the year in the Junior School Library with all things Dr Seuss as our theme for the first semester. At first break, the library is full of students participating in several different learning activities and of course reading for pleasure. Classes have started their weekly library lessons and the students were excited to borrow once again.   

SAFER INTERNET DAY 

Safer Internet Day was held on Tuesday, 11 February. This year’s theme was ‘Together for a better Internet’. Students across the College were involved in lessons that teach digital citizenship and staying safe online. Students in Years 3 and 4 participated in a presentation from our Adopt a Cop, Acting Sergeant Tracey. Students in Years 5 and 6 heard from former detective Shane Mallory who shared his valuable expertise in staying safe online. 


Vikki Rees
Teacher Librarian/ICT Coordinator

 

Sports

Junior School Sport

SWIMMING CARNIVAL 

2020 has started off well with a successful Year 4-6 Swimming Carnival. We were incredibly fortunate with the weather holding off. It was fantastic to see all the happy faces from the students, parents and staff on the day. Congratulations to Jubi House on winning the House Trophy, to our successful age champions and to everyone who participated. 

AGE CHAMPIONS

9 Years – Alice T and Finn T

10 Years – Summer J and Archie H

11 Years – Isabel A and Reid S

12 Years – Lily A and Lachlan H/Noah R 


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SPORT OPTIONS

Morning and afternoon training has been under way since Week 2 and the students are all training very well. It is fantastic to see so many Junior School students being active and trialling for different teams. 

Casey West
Junior School PSPE Teacher / Sports Coordinator

The Arts

Arts Corner

FIRST REHEARSALS OF THE YEAR

There is definitely an air of excitement at the start of the school year as we get back into the swing of things. It has been wonderful to walk around and see our Choirs, Bands and Dance Troupes getting into their repertoire and rehearsing for their first events.

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P&F Picnic - Friday, 6 March 

This year’s P and F Picnic will be the first gig of the year for The Saints. This auditioned based group features our top musicians and some of our Arts Staff and if you have not heard them before, I encourage you to come along to this event and enjoy some fantastic music.

The Saints will also be supported by some of our Senior Music Students.

CELEBRATING STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN DANCE

GET THE BEAT

Over the weekend, we had some students compete at Get The Beat Tweed and who were all awarded outstanding results. Junior School student Lexi G placed 1st in contemporary, 1st in open and 2nd in lyrical. As well as winning the title of Pre-Junior Soloist Champion, Lexi also won the overall highest scoring soloist for the entire competition out of everyone who competed. 

Middle School students Sienna M and Lola G also competed in the competition. Sienna, who competed in the Junior section, was awarded 1st in open, 1st in contemporary, 1st in improvisation, 2nd in jazz, 2nd in lyrical and 2nd in hip hop. In addition to these results, Sienna placed 5th overall in her age group. Lola competed in the Teen division and placed 1st in lyrical, 1st in contemporary, 2nd in tap and 2nd in open. Lola was also awarded Runner Up Teen Champion. 

Congratulations girls on these exceptional results. We are incredibly proud of you all. 

DREAM DANCE CREATIVE

Sienna M and Romi P auditioned and successfully received a position in the Dream Dance Creative for 2020. They attended a week-long Dance intensive program in Sydney over the school holidays where they worked with industry professionals. The girls will be performing later in the year alongside the Dream Dance Company members in the show Legacy at the Australian Dance Festival. Congratulations girls and enjoy this wonderful opportunity and experience. 

SENIOR DRAMA

It is a busy few weeks for our Senior Drama students, who have their performance afternoon on Tuesday, 10 March at 5:00pm in the RBT as well as the opportunity to have a live theatre experience when Shake n Stir Theatre Company present their production of 1984 the following week (Monday, 16 March, 9:00am in RBT).

MUSIC DIARIES

A reminder to all JS Music PAT students if you do not already have a Music Diary these are now in stock and available at the Uniform Shop. These are an excellent means of communicating home what the focus is during lessons and what home practice should look like for the week.

Cilla Scott 
Head of Arts

Community

Parents and Friends Association

Our first event for 2020 is PICNIC IN THE PARK, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Friday, 6 March on the Junior School Oval. Please bring your picnic rug and chairs. This a BYO event but please remember no glass.  At this event P&F have organised sausage sizzle, drinks, ice cream, ice blocks, showbags, glow in the dark items and raffles.

We hope you can join us at our once a term meetings, which are held on a Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in the J Block Lighthouse Boardroom. Park at the top of the school near the Main Administration building and look up - you will see the boardroom light on upstairs in J Block.

Meeting Date Savers: 

Wednesday, 18 March
Wednesday, 10 June
Wednesday, 16 September
Tuesday, 10 November 

Keep up to date with all P&F news and events on the College Facebook page.

God bless from P&F Team

Important Dates Week 5-6

FEBRUARY 

Saturday 22

Scholarship Testing Day

QLD Championship Aquathlon 11-12years

Monday 24

Year 6 Canberra Experience

Yr 12 afterschool Study Session - 3:30pm-4:30pm

Chicago Musical Rehearsals - 3:30pm-5:00pm

Tuesday 25

Year 6 Canberra Experience 

HDSS Trials - Football 16-19years

Wednesday 26

Year 6 Canberra Experience

Partnerships for Learning - Middle School families

Qld Interschool Chess Tournament - 8:00am-3:15pm

Year 11 Court House Visit - 8:15am-3:30pm

Thursday 27

Year 6 Canberra Experience

SSSC Championship - Football 13-16years

Years 7-12 Swimming Carnival -Somerset College

Friday 28

Year 6 Canberra Experience

Year 12 Assessment Day

Year 10 Visual Art Excursion - 11:00am-3:00pm

MARCH

Sunday 1 

Year 3 Community Church Service

Kokoda - Polly's Training Session - 9:00am-3:00pm

Monday 2

SE Qld Futsal Titles

Year 6 Canberra Recovery Day

SSSC Championship - Swimming 10-19 years - 9:00am-3:00pm

Year 12 University Showcase - 1:30pm-2:30pm

Chicago Musical Rehearsals - 3:30pm-5:00pm

Tuesday 3

SE Qld Futsal Titles

HDSS Hockey - 13-19years

Year 7 Immunisation 

Wednesday 4

SE Qld Futsal Titles

P&F Executive Meeting - 6.30pm-7:00pm

Thursday 5

SE Qld Futsal Titles

Year 12 Assessment Day

Year 8 German Restaurant Excursion - 6:00pm-7:30pm 

Year 8 Japanese Restaurant Excursion - 6:00pm-7:30pm

Friday 6

SE Qld Futsal Titles

Year 12  Women in Aviation Day

Year 11 Visual Art Excursion - 8:30am-3:00pm

P&F Picnic in the Park - 5:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday 7

SE Qld Futsal Titles


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Graeme Schache
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Sports
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Parents and Friends AssociationImportant Dates Week 5-6Entertainment Book 2020 Early Bird SpecialImmunisation Information
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