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COLLEGE PRINCIPAL

Mr��Mike Millard

It is wonderful to be back at ������Ƶ���� after my time away on leave. I want to thank Mr Lindsay Jackson for his hard work while I was away. It was a busy time and one that I know he enjoyed. 

One of the core reasons for my trip was to develop transitions��focussing on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). I joined other principals from Adelaide, as we researched project based learning at High Tech High in San Diego, Southern California. I spent time at independent schools in Hawaii to see how they deliver a large range of educational offerings to their students, and how they are providing a STEM based education from elementary to their Year 12.

With these recent experiences, I have spent time reflecting on and comparing the education we provide our students and the very challenging world events we see happening in Manchester, London, Paris and Melbourne in recent times. 

I am very affirmed we I can say “thank goodness we have a ������Ƶ���� education to offer our students.” We are founded on Anglican and Uniting Church��Christian values which��promote tolerance, understanding and compassion. Equally important, in my view, is a ������Ƶ���� education has an “international or global” focus through our International Baccalaureate PYP and MYP Programmes. 

These programmes also provide ������Ƶ���� students with the skills and the empathy to advance their understanding, respect, tolerance, community service and compassion. These ideals, coupled with our Christian mission, provide students with a values framework which they can rely on and use as they grapple with their place and role in demanding and challenging circumstances. ������Ƶ����’s teachers are committed to guiding and advising students in these essential human values.

������Ƶ���� has a strong mission; to create a better world by providing a high-quality international education. Now more than ever we need ������Ƶ���� students to be IB global students. They are our future leaders and need to be young adults of integrity and compassion. The IB Learner Profile outlines for our students enabling them to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring risk-takers, balanced and reflective.

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Mr Randall Pearce

I encourage you to read about the Junior School articles in the posts below:

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• Charity Lunches
• Year 5 Visit to M&SS Science Labs

HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mr Andrew Whiteman

Community Project

Further to��the communication sent home to Year 9 families this week, all Year 9 students will be involved in creating a Community Project. The Project will run until the end of the year and is research based with Investigating, Planning, Taking Action and Reflection as its main components. The aims of the project are:

• To participate in a sustained, self-directed inquiry within a global context
• Generate creative new insights and develop deeper understandings through in-depth investigation
• Demonstrate the skills, attitudes and knowledge required to complete a project over an extended period
• Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

To summarise, students are to decide on an area of interest and, in consultation with their Home Group teacher and project supervisor, will work throughout the year to present their project in Term 4. This project may be completed individually or in a group of up to three students and address a need within a community. As this is a new project and will involve a significant amount of time from the students both at home and out of hours, we invite you to a Parent Information Evening ��Thursday, 15 June at 6:30 pm in the Wattle Centre. We look forward to seeing you on the night.

Computer usage

This week we have spent some time in Middle School classes talking to students about using their devices appropriately and monitoring the amount of time they spend on them. Spending long hours into the night on a device or on the internet can have some detrimental effects on a student’s general health. ������Ƶ���� are using their devices at school and will often have some learning to do at home with devices which we see as valuable backup and consolidation of what has taken place in the classroom. The time allowed for playing games on devices should be minimal on weeknights and should always be monitored by a parent.

The internet has great advantages for student learning but unfortunately, if usage is not monitored, students can fall into bad habits or be targeted by the more ‘seedy’ elements that exist on the internet. ������Ƶ���� can become addicted to devices and playing ‘just one more game’ or ‘just a little while longer’ which can result in further procrastination from school work, family time or importantly sleep. It is recommended that Middle School students (aged between 10-15) should be getting 9 hours of sleep each night. Often, when devices such as an IPads, computers or phones are kept in the bedroom at night they can be one of the causes of a lack of sleep, which can then lead to concentration issues in the classroom and students can miss out on important learning during the day. Some suggestions to parents are to set limits on the amount of screen time and internet usage when at home. Getting children into a regular sleep routine without the distraction of electronic devices is recommended from an early age. For help or guidance in relation to computer usage, please contact your child’s teacher or the College counsellors for further information.

A reminder that Semester 1 concludes on Friday Week 8. Our Middle School students will have new subjects starting in Week 9 and I am sure they are looking forward to what lies ahead for the remainder of the term.

HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL

Mrs Gillian Edwards

There is a Zen proverb that states, ‘It takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes, but an even wiser man to learn from others.’

Senior School students have certainly had the opportunity to learn from others in recent weeks.

The Year 12s met in small groups with a number of old scholars who completed their Year 12 last year and who were able to provide valuable advice about topics such as: study habits, time management, coping with stress, and what they’d learned from the experience. Sincere thanks to Liam Alchin, Natasha Cameron, Tiffany Fowler, Emma Hopkins, Branson Palmer and Ryan Wood for giving of their time so willingly to pass on their tips to a very appreciative audience. As one student remarked, “The old scholars were studying in a range of different fields and did a variety of Year 12 subjects, which meant that most Year 12s would have had someone that could answer their specific questions. I also feel choosing students that had just finished Year 12 last year was good because it meant the experience was still fresh in their minds.”

Year 10 students have also benefitted from the experience of others as they attended their annual Career Speed Dating afternoon. They met with a wide range of people employed in a variety of occupations and gained a better understanding of the nature and requirements of possible future pathways.

This understanding will be further enhanced by their attendance at the One+ Careers Expo, where they will be addressed by Mr Ivan Neville from the Federal Government Department of Employment, Canberra, who will present information about local labour markets that will help students to make informed career choices. They will also have the opportunity to meet with a wide range of representatives from tertiary institutions and training organisations to help guide them in their career planning and development.

Senior School students and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend the One+ Careers Expo”

Date: Wednesday 14 June

Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue: Golden Grove Recreation and Arts Centre (access via the Arts Theatre entrance)

As Term 3 and 2018 Subject Selection evenings draw closer, it is timely for our students and families to look at pathway options beyond secondary education and to gain insight from the knowledge and experience of others.

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

Walking around the Junior school you may have noticed a new installation on the Junior School Library wall.

To recognise reconciliation week, students created a personalised Aboriginal Flag from their hand prints along with an increased focus on the meaning through various books and material focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

2017 marks two significant anniversaries, the 50 anniversaries of the referendum and the 25^th Anniversary of the Mabo decision around Torres Strait Islander rights. These anniversaries also us to reflect on those decisions and to actively participate and hold a discussion on what we want Australia’s future to be.

������Ƶ���� values the special relationship Aboriginal and Torres Strait people have with the land past and present and seek ways to make this more prominent in the future both within and outside of the curriculum.

IB MYP ��AWARDS ASSEMBLY

On Thursday 8 June, the IB MYP Certificate ceremony was held��in the College Chapel. At the Assembly, Mr DeBoer presented IB MYP certificates to Year 11 students who completed the programme last year. This year, Sophie Szabo was given the merit award for perfect scores��of 7 across all her subjects.

After a wonderful rendition of Aretha Franklin’s song Muddy Waters sung by Michelle Mooney, Year 11, Ms Jan Robertson took to the stage to present awards for the Year 10 Personal Projects. The 2016��Global Context prize winners for 2016 were: Fairness & Development – Gabrielle Howland, Globalisation & Sustainability – Ashleigh Taylor, Identities & Relationships – Noshin Hassan, Orientation in Space & Time – Jackson Mickley, Personal & Cultural Expression – Sarah Hogg, Scientific & Technical Innovation – Sophie Szabo.

Once again, an extremely high standard of projects were submitted, creating a precedent and challenge for the 2017 Year 10s.

SENIOR WORSHIP

On Tuesday 30 May, at the Senior Worship assembly, Chelsea Costello read a prayer in the wake of the devastating attack in Manchester at the Ariana Grande concert. Chelsea’s prayer is one of compassion for those whose lives were lost and for those injured and affected by this tragedy. In sad times, we come together and know we have God to turn to for help, strength and guidance.

“Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank you for today and the opportunity to give to those who are less fortunate than us. We ask that you may go before us and guide us, inspiring us to be a light to others, letting your light shine through us.��

Lord, we pray for the victims of the attack at the Ariana concert last week. Comfort those who mourn and strengthen the injured. Deliver those whose hearts are hardened with evil and remind us all of your understanding and everlasting love.��

Please help those who are struggling in this hard financial time and put to rest their worries. Bring peace and comfort to every heart that is fearful of not being able to provide for their family. In these hard times, may there be unity rather than isolation and encouragement rather than fear. ��

Lord we pray for anyone needing hope, strength and courage. Work throughout their hearts to be their healer, comforter and provider. You know who is struggling and you know each one by name, may you have mercy and compassion. And may they feel your presence working with them through their tough times.

This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Saviour.”

Amen

Introducing Year 12 student Tiana Riemelmoser, as Ariel. This is only Tiana’s second production, but her first as a lead character and you can’t wipe the smile off her face. When asked “What is your favourite part of the show?”, Tiana replied “I absolutely love every moment of the show. It’s such a great production to be a part of, and I mean, what girl wouldn’t love to be a Disney princess. But I have to say, my favourite part would be sitting on the rock singing the song Part of your world.”

Tiana suggested audiences will love the humour, the bright costumes and the beautiful songs. Come Under the Sea with Tiana as she explores some Human Stuff, while trying to be Part of your World. Buy your tickets from the link below.

Year 12, Paige Dobie, is excited to be strutting her stuff as the anxious crab Sebastian in this year’s production of Little Mermaid Jr. Paige has been involved in 2 productions at ������Ƶ����, 10 productions with Adelaide Youth Theatre, 1 Musical Theatre Camp with Pelican Productions, 3 overseas performing arts tours with the Australian Youth��Performing Arts Team where she performed in Disneyland and Universal Studios. She has also participated in workshops on Broadway in New York. In October this year, Paige will also be a part of the Junior Theatre Celebration in Newcastle.

Paige’s favourite part of the show is the song Under the Sea, it’s bright and a great song involving a lot of the cast. She thinks that the audience will like that it’s just a fun production, the songs are great, it’s a good story about Arial pushing some limits to see what life is like on land, and about friends and family and looking out for each other. Come and see Paige look after her Under the Sea friends this July.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

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Charity Lunches

Year 5 Visit to M&SS Science Labs

MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL

Da Vinci Decathlon

������Ƶ����’s Got Talent

FLAIR Talent Contest

Hamann School Mathematics Competition

Senior School Drama

SCEANIE DAY

Friday 2 June

Each year, AnglicareSA grant a group of South Australian students the special privilege of being their ‘lead angels’. This year, we at ������Ƶ����, have been granted that special honour.

The role of the AnglicareSA Angels is to help with fundraising – something that we do very well at ������Ƶ����, especially when we see people in need. Being an Angel school is a big responsibility and one that all Anglican schools take very seriously. 2017 is our year to shine brightly and lead the way in helping AnglicareSA help those in need.

To help kick start this wonderful opportunity as AnglicareSA Angels, the Captains organised ‘Sceanie Day’. This was to help with the winter appeal and students were encouraged to wear casual clothes, beanies and scarves or both – hence the name ‘Sceanie’. A gold coin donation was made on the day and many donations of blankets, scarves, beanies, gloves and clothing filled the foyer at the Junior School.�� We raised an amazing $543.60 which enabled the captains to go shopping and buy more supplies. This was supported by Big W and their manager – Jasmine who helped our dollars go further by giving us a ‘Wish Card’ and making sure the items we purchased were on sale.

On Friday 2 June, the ������Ƶ���� Junior School community passed on their generosity to AnglicareSA during Worship. The captains had great delight in presenting these gifts (which totaled 12 baskets) and a cheque for $1000.00 to Mr Peter Burke – Director, Mission and Anglican Community Engagement and Ms Ramona Reynolds-Smith – Key Partnerships Manager. A true example of seeing our Christian ethos at work.

CHARITY LUNCHES

Friday, 2 June

When ������Ƶ���� Junior School’s Anglicare Angels were made aware that some students in Adelaide schools were going to school without lunch, they decided this was a fabulous opportunity to spread God’s love and to help others in the community. The Year 2s and their Year 5 buddies acted by making cheese sandwiches to be wrapped up and then donated to other schools in need where they will be frozen and distributed to the children as required.

This is a wonderful initiative and one that will be a great service to many others. Well done Anglicare Angels.

YEAR 5 VISIT TO M&SS SCIENCE LABS

Wednesday, 31 May

On Wednesday 31 May, Year 5 students took a brisk walk from ������Ƶ����’s Junior campus to the Middle School Science Laboratories where the Year 9 STEM class and science teachers delighted the younger students with experiments using light. ������Ƶ���� investigated how the human eye works and the properties of light through a variety of engaging activities such as making periscopes, pinhole cameras, using prisms and reflectors and making their own holograms.

The visit also enabled Year 5s to familiarise themselves with the Middle School as part of ������Ƶ����’s transition program.