2015 Term 2 Newsletter - Windsor Gardens Secondary College

Term 2 2015
Windsor Gardens Secondary College
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Yet another term of terrific events at Windsor with our students showcasing their
talents and successes. On Open Day we were able to show our new facilities, Performing Arts/Music Suite and Recording Studio to new families, students and parents. The staff, students and volunteers did an amazing job and the day was a real
success [and the sun shone!].
Paulette Sargent
Principal
Petre Papageorgiou
Deputy Principal
This was the first year that we entered the Generation Jazz event at Mount Gambier and the college was represented by 6 female students who were accompanied
by our Music teacher Kim Crocker and our vocal coach Cherie Dawkins. The girls
gave an excellent performance and we were thrilled that they had the opportunity to
attend as there were 3,400 students and only 8 state schools from South Australia.
Celina McKenzie
Assistant Principal
Middle School and CHI
Connie Soltysiak
Assistant Principal
Senior School and Curriculum
Carlye Tuckwell
Business Manager
Windsor Gardens Secondary College
McKay Avenue Windsor Gardens
South Australia 5087
T: 8261 2733 F: 8261 0827
E: [email protected]
W: www.wgsc.sa.edu.au
DIARY DATES
JULY
20
STUDENT FREE DAY
21
TERM 3 BEGINS
26
PEDAL PRIX 6 HOUR RACE
29
COURSE COUNSELLING
SEPTEMBER
7
SCHOOL CLOSURE
8
STUDENT FREE DAY
25
LAST DAY OF TERM 3
The 51st Cheltenham Exchange! What a fabulous squad who prepared and trained
hard to be ready for competition. A great time was had by all and we managed to
gain the Captains Plate and keep the CUP! Go Windsor! I have to say I was so
proud of the students and all the staff that worked so hard to make the week a success and to all the families who welcomed Cheltenham students into their homes, a
big thank-you!
We began the term with Harmony Day where students celebrated the many places
that we all come from and then Reconciliation Week started with an assembly
which included Dana Wortley presenting a new Aboriginal flag for the college and
activities all week to recognise and celebrate our Aboriginal staff and students.
Week 8 was Refugee Week, another whole college event with students involved in
many different activities. Our college community is diverse and I am so proud of the
staff and students who demonstrate our values of Trust, Respect and Teamwork,
that is why we are such a supportive place in which to learn and work.
Next term we will be looking for a solid term of great effort from all of our students
to improve their grades. Parents and caregivers please continue to support our
students to maintain high attendance levels and
communication via the student dairies. Your
support is greatly appreciated and contributes to
the success of the students.
Paulette Sargent,
Principal
REMINDER TO FAMILIES:
We ask that you please advise the college of any
change in personal information, in particular mobile
phone numbers and addresses. These are the main
communication methods for the college.
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SCOREBOARD
The 2015 Exchange was once again an outstanding event for both college communities. Cheltenham
Secondary College arrived at approximately 6.30pm on Sunday evening, the earliest in years. Billets were
allocated and new and renewed friendships started as in past years.
WGSC
CSC
WON
LOST
Running Relay
WON
LOST
Bocce
LOST
WON
Jigsaw
WON
LOST
Chess
DRAW
DRAW
The enthusiasm and support from the whole college community will ensure that “The Tradition Continues”.
GO WINDSOR!!!
Girls Badminton
LOST
WON
Ron Jones, Senior School Counsellor
Boys Badminton
LOST
WON
TROPHY WINNERS:
Boys Soccer
LOST
WON
WGSC - THE EXCHANGE CUP
Girls Soccer
DRAW
DRAW
WGSC - THE CAPTAINS PLATE
Music– small
LOST
WON
CSC - THE SHIELD
Music– group
LOST
WON
Boys Hockey
LOST
WON
Girls Hockey
LOST
WON
Boys Indoor Cricket
LOST
WON
Girls Indoor Cricket
WON
LOST
Debate
LOST
WON
It’s Academic
LOST
WON
Dramatic Games
LOST
WON
Boys Basketball
LOST
WON
Girls Basketball
WON
LOST
Touch
WON
LOST
Boys Table Tennis
WON
LOST
Girls Table Tennis
WON
LOST
Netball
LOST
WON
Boys Football
LOST
WON
Boys Volleyball
WON
LOST
Girls Volleyball
WON
LOST
11
16
Captains Games
TOTAL:
Staff and captains were shown our hospitality with a brief but excellent meal in our Parndendi Café. Special thanks should go to Ms Matoga, Ms McKenzie and Josh Wilson who spent Sunday preparing this
delicious meal.
After a short “Welcome” assembly the competition was underway. Windsor started the contests with a win
in the Captains Games and fittingly we put on an excellent performance to win both boys and girls volleyball on the last night. In between there were screams of joy and tears of disappointment. The “Spirit of the
Exchange” lives on and the prestigious medal for this award was won by Brodie Pearce, well done!
Windsor staff would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all families who billeted
Cheltenham Secondary College students for the 2015 Cheltenham Exchange.
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GENERATIONS IN JAZZ MUSIC FESTIVAL– MT GAMBIER
Generations in Jazz is a jazz music festival held at The Barn in Mt Gambier each year, attracting both jazz legends such as James Morrison and The Idea of North, along with promising new jazz musicians. High school and
tertiary students are able to compete against other schools across the nation in a number of divisions, including
vocal ensemble.
Friday May 1 to Sunday May 3, I was privileged enough to take the first group of students from Windsor Gardens
to participate in the festival. The group consisted of 6 young ladies, who competed in the Division 3 Vocal Ensemble Awards. Our group included Rebecca Jones, Carly Harris, Shaina Sario, Stephanie Bates, Amelia Shinks and
Shanay Watson. They were required to perform a set piece, written by Nick
Begby, member of The Idea of North and judge for our category, along with
a piece of our choice. The set piece, ‘So Far So Good’, was a satirical piece written from the perspective of a 15 year
old who has, so far, led a ‘double turtle dove’ life. It was 15 pages long and written in 3 part harmony, with a solo
section – requiring the girls to learn how to scat confidently, without stumbling over their ‘do va dos and do wups’. Our
chosen piece was ‘At Last’ by Etta James, and was well received by both the audience and judges, with special mention of our soloist, Shaina Sario’s, beautiful voice.
Our group performed admirably, and beat 9 other schools in our category – an incredible achievement given that we
formed our group and began rehearsing 6 weeks before the event when other schools have been practising since
late last year. Along with competing in the Vocal Ensemble Awards, we were able to attend a number of concerts
showcasing both local and international talent, participate in vocal workshops, and be immersed in jazz culture. Being
a small group was certainly no disadvantage, making it easy for us to get to a large number of events, and we were
lucky enough to stay in a beautiful 2 storey holiday home in Pt MacDonnell, an easy 20 minute drive from the venue.
The experience was a valuable one for both students
and staff, and the girls have come home excited to
start working on the pieces for next year. Special
thanks to our vocal teacher, Cherie Dawkins, for
coming with us and her direction and technical expertise, and all the staff who helped our group with extra
time, helping with finances and supporting us in many
other ways. We look forward to having the opportunity to learn new songs, improve our technique, perform, and be immersed in such a wonderful musical
culture again next year.
Kim Crocker, Music Teacher
MARA WARDLI GARDEN NEWS
WINTER IN THE GARDEN – TIME TO GET PHYSICAL!
Ok it is winter; it is cold outside and you say nothing is growing apart from
weeds. Your choice of what vegetables to plant is more limited at this time of
year. What to do? Well this is the best time of the year to make changes to your
garden or carry out maintenance before spring arrives and then you realise
what you should have done.
Cold weather means the soil is easier to dig. A time to prepare, renovate or add
a new garden bed, paths or any other change. Unlike summer, when it is too hot
and the ground seems like concrete, winter in the garden is when you can keep
warm, while working. It is a great way to maintain physical activity without going
to the gym. Instead of heat exhaustion it is a physical workout that will benefit
you and your garden. Why not give it a go?
A smaller property, with less land doesn’t mean you cannot still grow your own
produce. The Mara Wardli garden has small wicking beds where the principles
of “one magic square” are demonstrated. In an area of about one square metre,
divided into 6 sections vegetables grow on a rotational basis. For example, in
one bed we have lettuce, garlic, beetroot, peas, broccoli and spinach all growing
together. Being in a wicking bed moisture is maintained and watering reduced.
REFUGEE WEEK
Artist and activist Peter Drew joined us for an assembly on Monday,
June 17th for Refugee Week. He spoke about courage and the important role it plays when reaching out to those in the community who
are new to Australia. Along with Peter were Kate Leaney and Fida
Hussain from Welcome to Australia and Mark Riessen who started
“Post Cards of Hope”. They all shared different ways we can inspire
hope and show welcome to those in the refugee community.
At the end of the assembly, Peter presented the school with two of his
posters (that he is currently putting up all over Australia as he spreads
his message of “Real Australians Say Welcome”), that were put up
just outside the gym, next to the canteen. Make sure you check them
out the next time you are at Windsor!
Hope everyone has a fabulous break and see you in Term 3!
Katie McManus,
Pastoral Care
Worker
Want to know more? If you are interested in growing healthy vegetables, you
are invited to come along on a Saturday morning between 9:00am to 11:00am.
You will find a small group of community volunteers who get together and enjoy
meeting one another and sharing what we grow. If you would like to come along
to say hello or have questions you can give me a call on 0404 147 998. Until
next time, keep growing...
Bob Mack,
WGSC Volunteer
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SOLO PER TE VISITS SPONSOR, QUINZI’S CONFECTIONERY
On Thursday 12th of February Solo Per Te went on an excursion to visit our business sponsor, Quinzi’s
Confectionery. It was an interesting excursion, we learnt about the history of Quinzi’s, about the confectionery market, how the sweets are made and we also got to try some of our favourite confectioneries such as:
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Candy Almonds
Liqueur Almonds
Café Almonds
Cinnamints
Bomboniere Almonds
Sugar Coated Hearts
Chocolate Coated Coffee Beans
The reason for this excursion was so we could experience first hand how these products are made and how
the business operates as we will be imitating Quinzi’s in our simulated business by selling their confectionery
online. Overall, it was an amazing experience and we hope to run our business as well as the owners Joe
and Antoneta are running Quinzi’s.
Miriam Spizzo,
Teacher
STUDENT SUCCESS– KINGSLEY KOELMAN
During Term 2, Year 11 student Kingsley Koelman undertook work experience at Pavlos Motel as part of his
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery). Whilst on work experience at Pavlos, Kingsley assisted in
food preparation, cooking and serving a fully cooked breakfast for 24 members of the Western Australian Bowling Team, in Adelaide to compete in the Australian National Blind Bowling Tournament.
Kingsley acted as “Head Chef” during his time at Pavlos Motel and the business owner commented that Kingsley demonstrated good organisation, communication, cleanliness and good all-round cooking skills.
Fantastic work Kingsley! Hard work definitely pays off! Kingsley was also presented with
a Principals Award for his achievements.
Adelaide Football Club Indigenous Youth Leadership Camp 2015
The Adelaide Football Club (AFC) Indigenous Programs started its 2015 Indigenous Youth Leadership (IYL) Program with a new intake of student and
school participants. The IYL Program delivers four camp based experiences per year, incorporating Certificate II in Business qualifications, together with
educational opportunities in leadership, mentoring, active lifestyles, and social and emotional wellbeing.
The aim of the program is to help students gain further credits toward their South Australian Certificate of
Education, by acquiring a nationally accredited Certificate II in Business that can be used in the future. The
program encourages students to step outside of their comfort zone and challenge their way of thinking.
During Camp One, Crows players Eddie Betts and Charlie Cameron shared their personal stories about life
and their pathways into the AFL. It was wonderful for the students to experience that personal touch as
many found they could relate to the stories around culture, school and being away from family.
At the end of each camp one boy and one girl from all of the participating schools are selected as Best Boy/
Girl of the program. WGSC students Tatum Geurds-Gurney and Dylan Woolford were chosen as the winners! After the session was complete, Rory Sloane and Patrick Dangerfield came over to chat to the students and congratulate our Camp One award winners. The students made the most of the opportunity taking some photos and getting autographs.
Fantastic effort to both students. Well done!
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SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL CARNIVAL
Brad Formosa
Caleb Branson
Luke Burford
Teroera Thomas
Chris Draper
Brodie Pearce
Brayden Nemeth
STUDENT SUCCESS–
DENZEL TAYLOR
Year 10 student Denzel Taylor was recently featured in the Education
Lift Out of The Advertiser! Denzel, a talented drummer took part in Work
Experience with the SA Police Band at the end of Term 2.
Well done Denzel!
RECONCILIATION WEEK
Windsor celebrated Reconciliation Week (25th-29th of May) in numerous
ways. On Monday 25th of May WGSC held a full college assembly where two
new flags stood proudly. Both an Aboriginal and Australian Flag were donated
to the college by our local Member for Parliament, Dana Wortley.
Students introduced and explained Reconciliation Week, Sorry Day, the Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, and Mabo Day to the student body.
Arthur and Raymond James proudly presented the painting ‘Bush Foods’ to
the college which was painted by talented artist Felicia Wilson.
A Sorry Day excursion took place at Victoria Square on Tuesday 26th of May.
The students enjoyed a day out with performances, stalls and information on
Reconciliation Week. The Reconciliation Week 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
was another event that proved very popular with students.
Rebecca Zuesse,
Aboriginal Education
Coordinator
BIGGEST MORNING TEA
Bush Foods Painting
On Thursday 28th of May the staff at Windsor Gardens Secondary College
took part in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for the Cancer
Council. An annual event the college has participated in since 2003. 2015
is the 13th effort to raise funds for a very worthwhile charity.
This year the staff raised $357.50!
To date the college has raised $3941.50 for the Cancer Council.
A great effort!
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SENIOR GIRLS KNOCK OUT
FOOTBALL
The senior girls knock out team played Banksia Park International High School
in a very close loss. Outstanding effort from all the players. Well done!
Dean Liddicoat
Year 8 Manager
STAGE BAND
BASKETBALL CARNIVAL
Week 7 this term saw our students attending a basketball carnival at Pasadena High School. Numerous schools entered the competition and the day
was a huge success. Twelve games were played throughout a very tiring
day as most matches were played straight after each other. To our credit
we won more games than we lost.
Our players showed the college values of respect and teamwork and were
even congratulated by teachers from other schools for being good role
models.
We thank our coaches Matt Lokan, Marcus Miller, Kathy McCarthy and Ms
Tune for organising the day.
Term 2 has seen the Stage Band perform at Gilles Plains and
Klemzig Primary Schools. We were extremely well received at both
schools and it is always a pleasure for the Stage Band to perform.
Thanks to Captain and Vice-Captain Carly Harris and Denzel Taylor
for their leadership on these days and words of wisdom to the band.
The Stage Band and Signing Choir also auditioned for the Primary
Schools Music Festival to be held later this year in September. The
students held their nerve during the audition and played particularly
well. Special mention goes to Amelia Shinks for singing the lead vocal with only a few hour’s notice. Hopefully we will make the line-up
and perform at this prestigious event.
On a personal note I am very excited about our fabulous new music
facility and the opportunities it will bring for our students into the future. It is certainly an extremely exciting time for Music at Windsor
Gardens Secondary College.
David Bowering,
Music Teacher
ATTENTION PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
All students with severe health issues (e.g. Anaphylaxis,
Diabetes etc.) need to annually supply the college with a
Health Care Plan as soon as possible. Please contact
Student Services for more information on 8261 2733.
STUDENT SUCCESS –
TAMIKA KARPANY
Congratulations to Year 12 student Tamika Karpany who recently
played in front of the Adelaide Thunderbirds with SAASTA Netball
Academy for the annual Indigenous round! At the end of 2015 Tamika
will graduate with a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation.
Well done Tamika, you should be very proud!
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JUNIOR NETBALL CARNIVAL
On Friday the 15th of May, a group of Year 8 and 9 girls competed in the Junior Netball Carnival held at
Argana Park in Elizabeth. The girls did really well on the day stepping onto the court for the grand final
having not lost a game. Unfortunately, Modbury were too strong for us in this game and we walked
away runner's up. Congratulations to all the girls on their efforts during this carnival and for the positive
and encouraging behaviour they displayed.
Team: CJ Zanoria, Kaylah Smith, Reagan Fraser, Colleen Karpany, Sophie Byrne, Myha Chenoweth,
Amelia Shinks, Catelyna Lawless, Calley Bryan, Kacey Harvey, Shanay Watson.
Manager/Assistant Coach: Abby Chenoweth
Christie Watkins,
Year 9 Manager
ICE FACTOR– WE CALL AUSTRALIA HOME
ICE FACTOR presented an event We call Australia Home, dedicated to Reconciliation. It was held at the Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre on
Thursday 9th April. The special performers were Mark Holden and Mick Ryan who performed “Kill Party”, a song about events which occurred in Victoria.
Mark has been a performer for many years and is a member of the legal fraternity. He has been a staunch supporter of Ice Factor for many years. Mark
has been researching his family’s early history in Australia. He met Mick and discovered that his forebears had participated in ‘Kill Parties’. These were
intentional parties that went hunting for and killing aboriginal people, including Mick’s ancestors. Together, Mick and Mark wrote the song to acknowledge
the atrocities that have occurred in our nation and to show that we can and will build strong, enduring, respectful relationships.
The Windsor Warriors team were exemplary with their participation. Windsor’s Stage Band, which includes Ice Factor players, performed four items. The
band was a highlight of the show. Each player did a superb job playing in a new place to a new audience.
Every Ice Factor team presented an item. The items included contemporary dance, soloist singers, guitar and digeridoo players and poetry. The two MCs,
also Ice Factor members, did a fine job leading the event.
The Festival Centre, The Wyatt Trust and Channel 7 were major sponsors of the event and Windsor students are extremely grateful for the opportunity to
perform in such an auspicious setting. “It was awesome”. Thank you for your faith in us.
Helen Parkin, Middle School Counsellor
Carly Harris, performing
“We call Australia Home”
accompanied on keyboard by stage band
manager, David Bowering.
Mark Holden (left) and Mick Ryan with Shaina Sario,
one our lead singers
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL
CARNIVAL CHAMPIONS
Luke Burford, Caleb Branson, Brodie Pearce, Jack Novak,
Chris Draper, Brayden Nemeth, Solomon Mualchin, Leon Kenny
Mark Holden (left) and Mick Ryan with Guitar Bass player,
Kris Edwards.
STAFF SUCCESSES– LINDY MCCALLUM
One of our staff attended an Investiture by his
Excellency, Mr Lu at Government House earlier
this month.
Lindy McCallum (Laboratory Manager) was the
honoured recipient for a promotion, to the Grade
of Officer, in The Most Venerable Order of the
Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
The citation read in part, “Whatever appointment
Lindy has undertaken she always has been very
supportive of Cadets. She is a tireless volunteer
of St John who always represents and promotes
the organisation at every opportunity.”
Lindy’s guests for the Investiture were husband
John and sons Alex and Peter.
Congratulations Lindy!
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RESOURCE CENTRE COMES TO LIFE
Have you had a chance to drop in and visit our Wild Library yet?
Too frightened to enter?
I can understand that. Our Grimlock is very dangerous. It can eat you up in a second,
slay you with laser beam eyes or even worse eat all your books. He already ate all of
our books with the word ‘wild’ in the title. Don’t believe me? Come to the Resource
Centre and have a look for yourself.
While you are at it, like our Facebook page and keep up to date with the competitions,
information and news going on there. You could win a $50 voucher, movie tickets etc.
Aska Dzino,
Teacher Librarian
PARNDENDI CAFÉ
The Parndendi Café was open
for two lunch and two dinner
services during Term 2. All
openings ran fantastically well
and were a great hit with the
diners.
Talkin Road Safety with
SA Police
The latest edition (issue 14) is available to download at:
https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/
community-programs/road-safety-education
The edition discusses:
OPENING TIMES TERM 3:
Lunch:
Week 6 Thursday 27th August
Week 7 Thursday 3rd September
Dinner:
Week 8 10th September
Week 9 17th September
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Crash Statistics 2014
Keep Left overtaking rule explained
Thirty Lives
Drink Driving Penalties
Hitting a solid object when you leave the road
Courtesy on the Road – Kindness Counts
2 courses $15
3 courses $20
Phone 8261 2733 to make a reservation
South Australian Association of School Parents Club invites
parents to attend: Sessions with Andrew Fuller
Monday 17 August
7pm-9pm
Valuing girls/ valuing boys
Tuesday 18 August 9.30am-4pm
Unlocking your child’s genius, Building resilience in children, Survival skills for parents
Australian Education Union Building 163A Greenhill Rd, Parkside
For more information and registration forms please contact the college on 8261 2733
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