head of middle school - Tatachilla Lutheran College

Term 2
| Week 8 | Friday 19 June 2015
from the
HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
SUBJECT PREFERENCE PROCESS
FOR YEAR 8 AND YEAR 9, 2016
GROW WITH US
Each morning as I drive down the
entrance into our College from
Tatachilla Road and turn the corner to
see the signage on the Multi-Purpose
Facility, I am reminded each day of the
wonderful pathways that are available
for our children and young people at
Tatachilla. Tatachilla is a school that
enables our children and young people
to grow with us, enabling them to
discover who they are, what they can
do and where they are heading in their
life.
This program then further expands in
Years 8 and 9 to students being able to
choose elective subjects and starting to
further develop their interests.
We have a vibrant range of subjects
that students can explore from Years
7 to 12 where they are encouraged to
use their God given talents and skills in
pursuing their passions and interests.
The elective program begins in Year 7
with students experiencing Drama, Art,
Music and Design Technology.
COLLEGE TOUR
Please join us at our next College Tour (Middle & Senior Schools)
Friday 14th August 2015, 9.30am
To register your interest phone the College Office on 8323 9588
or register online http://www.tatachilla.sa.edu.au/enrolment/college-tours
On Tuesday 28 July 2015 - Term 3,
Week 2 (NB *this is a change of date
from the printed calendar received at
the beginning of the year), parents and
students in Years 7 and 8 are invited
to attend the Subject Selection Evening
for Years 8 and 9, 2016. The evening
will begin at different times for Year
Levels and the opportunity to talk to
Subject Coordinators.
On this evening parents and students
will receive a Subject Information
Guide with information about all the
electives on offer in Years 8 and 9 and
information about how to enter subject
preferences online.
We strongly encourage all families
to attend this evening as this is the
beginning of an emerging pathway for
young people from the Middle to the
Senior years of schooling and mapping
a future beyond school for them.
More information will be enclosed in the
report mail out at the end of the term,
but if you have any queries please
do not hesitate to contact us at the
College.
We look forward to continuing to be
a place of learning where our young
people can grow with us and find their
pathway in life.
Sarah Hoff-Zweck
Head of Middle School
from the
MIDDLE SCHOOL
YEAR 8 SOUTH AUSTRALIA MUSEUM
EXCURSION
As part of our Earth and Space Sciences unit students in Year
8 enjoyed participating in a variety of learning experiences at
the South Australian Museum this week. They were fascinated
with the collection of over 32,000 minerals, rocks, meteorites
and tektites from all over the world, including fine specimens
from South Australian localities. This experience gave
students the opportunity to see the importance of Geology
within our society, and will provide a valuable basis for further
studies back at the College.
They also took the opportunity to explore the work of Sir
Douglas Mawson, a man of great vision and determination.
This South Australian Scientist was responsible for a legacy
of knowledge of the Antarctic region and contextualised the
importance of Scientific Studies beyond the boundaries of
the classroom. The many artefacts, specimens, personal
belongings, such as scientific tools, boots, camel-hair
sleeping bag, mittens and balaclavas give students some
insight into his achievements under very difficult conditions.
Throughout the day students conducted themselves in an
exemplary manner, and staff and visitors to the Museum
commented on both their positive conduct and distinguishing
uniform. They are commended for their exceptional
representation of the College during their visit.
Margaret Naylor
7-12 Head of Science
YEAR 9 FAKE FOOD EXHIBITION
Students in Year 9 investigated Japanese Sampuru
(Japanese for sample) which is a visual display of plastic food
used in restaurants in Japan.
They then designed and sculpted their own fake food and
plate which was fired in the kiln.
Once fired, the food was painted to look as close to real as
possible.
Skye McVicar
Art Teacher
national disability
DATA COLLECTION
Tatachilla is taking part in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on school students with disability project. This project
requires us to provide to the Australian Government, Department of Education and Training (DET), with data relating to support
provided to students with disabilities.
All information provided to DET is de-identified and aggregated sufficiently so that no individual student’s identity can be
reasonably ascertained. Tatachilla is in the process of collating this information which must be submitted in the latter half of 2015.
If you have any questions regarding this data collection, or wish to withdraw your child from this process, please contact Mrs
Karen Turner at the College.
performing arts
NOTES
MORE COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS FOR JULIET
Congratulations to Juliet Oliver, who recently competed in
the SA Country Music Festival and Awards at Barmera, the
biggest such festival in the state. This was Juliet’s first time
competing in the Senior section, placing in the top two of
all four sections: 1st in Senior Gospel, 2nd in Country Rock,
Australian Bush Ballads and Senior Female Vocal. Juliet was
also runner up in the Frank Harding Award of Excellence,
which is contested by all of the festivals’ first place winners.
Juliet has been doing regular gigs around South Australia
and Victoria, and earlier this year won first place in the Junior
section of the Swan Reach Country Music Festival.
TROUPE TATACHILLA PREVIEW
Our newly formed Troupe Tatachilla (Middle School Team)
gave a special preview performance on Tuesday evening for
parents and friends.
They gave lively and energetic song and dance renditions of
songs from Annie, Grease, and Annie Get Your Gun, along
with solos from Lucy Chapman, Aimee Ollerenshaw,
Georgia Halifax and Holly Zadow.
When all the choreography is complete, the Troupe will have
an entertaining 45 minute show to take out to retirement
villages and nursing homes.
On Sunday they will perform some of their pieces at the
Fleurieu Festival for Performing Arts in the 2pm session at the
Pt Noarlunga Arts Centre.
Our Troupe leaders, Aimee Ollerenshaw, Georgia Halifax
Charlotte Baker-Simpson and Holly Zadow have done a
wonderful job choreographing the numbers and leading all
rehearsals.
STRINGS WORKSHOP
String and Flute players from Willunga Waldorf School joined
our players for a combined workshop in the Activity Centre.
They enjoyed learning several pieces and performing them
together in the large ensemble. Next term the two schools will
combine again for a day workshop with two members of the
prestigious Australian String Quartet.
YEAR 9 DRAMA AT THE CROSSROADS
The roles of men and women were yet again explored
in an interdisciplinary approach this term. The Year 9
Crossroads Program explored relationships, stereotyping,
cyber-safety and physical intimacy. Meanwhile the Year 9
Drama class chose a play from 1985 that explored he efforts
of the Womens’ Liberation Movement and the roles and
expectations from that time. The Year 9 Drama students did a
fantastic job producing, acting and running all of the tech for
this show and presented their work to their other peers in the
Crossroads Program. Discussion centred around how much
has changed in 30 years and surprisingly, from the feedback
of both boys and girls in the audience, some things have not!
It was a great time of interdisciplinary engagement and the
students have done an excellent job.
Greg John
Performing Arts Coordinator
from the acting head of
JUNIOR SCHOOL
SLEEPING FOR SUCCESS
Earlier this year Junior School
teachers shared information about the
importance of sleep at their Parent
Information Nights. Good quantity and
quality of sleep allows for improved
cognitive ability, brain restoration,
release of growth hormones and
memory consolidation. Research has
shown that lack of sleep can reduce
the cognitive ability of an individual, as
well as lead to temporary reductions in
IQ scores.
Recently I attended a Positive
Schools Mental Health and Wellbeing
Conference where Dr Michael CarrGregg stated that Australia is in the grip
of a sleep epidemic, ranking as having
the 5th highest proportion of sleep
deprived primary students. There
are many contributing factors to this
including artificial lighting, technology,
caffeine and more. Dr Carr-Gregg
suggested the following for improved
sleeping:
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Decide that sleep is a priority
Make your bedroom a haven for
sleep
Wind down
Reduce amount of light exposure
at least 30 minutes before you go
to bed and make it as dark as you
possibly can
Establish a regular bedtime and
regular wake time
Sleep in a cool, dark, quiet place
Make bedroom a technology free
zone
The recommended sleep time for
primary aged students according to
The Australian Centre for Education in
Sleep is 10 to 12 hours per night.
STAFFING NEWS
Mr Neil Borgas will be returning
as Head of Junior School from the
beginning of Term 3. Mr Borgas has
visited recently and will have a few
more visits before the end of this term
as he re-engages with the Junior
School.
Ms Edwinna Lee will be the Junior
School Japanese teacher for Terms
3 and 4, replacing Mr Jeffrey Wong.
Edwinna has been associated with
Tatachilla for many years and we
welcome her to the Junior School
community.
YR 2-6 playground
NEW PLAYGROUND
The new playground was a hive of
excitement on Monday as Year 2-6
students were finally allowed to use it.
There were many positive comments
made by the students but the one that
stands out for me was from a Year 2 girl
who excitedly exclaimed “This is the
best day ever!” Many thanks to Mr Ron
Armstrong, Mr Brett Sharrad and the
many other helpers who helped create
this new play space.
YR 6 Peer Mediation Training Day
Every blessing,
Damon Prenzler
Acting Head of Junior School
YR 6 Peer Mediation Day
year 6
PEER MEDIATION
On Wednesday 10th June, all of the Year 6’s spent the
day at Sellicks Beach Community Hall learning about Peer
Mediation. Our College Counsellors Mrs Zina Kalenluk and
Mris Emma Thompson along with Mr Mike Ebert, ran the day.
It was a very successful day with everyone learning a lot. This
will prepare the Year 6’s for being Peer Mediators in the yard
for the rest of the year as well as providing them with skills
that they can use throughout their life.
I thought it was really useful because I will use these skills
later in life. Orlando Zohar
It was a really fun day because we got to do a lot of activities.
Frances Wood-Ragless
I learnt how important body language is; it is far more
important than verbal language. Lily Cazzolato
I learnt about how important it is to stay calm when you are
helping to make peace between people. It’s a really important
skill. Tyler Barker
It was a great way to spend the day. Declan Gredley
I learnt that Peer Mediation isn’t just about solving problems. It
is important to listen and hear everyone out. Grace Thyssen
I learnt a lot about body language. I thought doing the role
plays was really helpful. Christopher Tassie
Suzanne Schmidt
Year 6 Teacher
yr 2 excursion
MCLAREN VALE HERITAGE TRAIL
On Thursday 11th June our Year 2’s
went on an excursion to McLaren Vale’s
main street to see all of their classroom
History learning in real life. At Tatachilla
we are so blessed to be in an area with
such rich history. Did you know that
there is a Heritage Trail with 25 sites of
significant places and buildings right
on our doorstep?
A primary source is something from the
past that is still here today that we can
learn from. Sasha Thomas
Coincidently, this year is the 175th
anniversary of McLaren Vale’s first
settlers, Charles Hewett and William
Colton. To celebrate this milestone an
exhibition of photographs was held in
the Visitor Centre, depicting the early
settlement of McLaren Vale.
People in the past had no tv, phones or
electricity. Harry Thomas
Along the trail we saw buildings that
we have been learning about such
as The Barn, Limeburner’s Cottage,
Hotel McLaren, The Mortlock Mill, The
Almond Train, The Singing Gallery and
Tsong Gyiaou just to name a few.
We also saw plaques acknowledging
some of McLaren Vale’s significant
people such as Thomas Hardy, and
found Mary Ann Aldersey and William
Colton’s graves in the cemetery.
We talked a lot about how technology
has changed our lives, what life was
like back then and were excited to find
the site of two time capsules.
Mary Ann Aldersey built a school
for girls called Tsong Gyiaou. Sarah
Weikert
William Colton planted cereal crops.
Fraser Oertel
Lots of young people died because
they didn’t have medicine or doctors
like we do now. Isabella McAvaney
Thomas Hardy made wine with grapes
and Charles Thomas Hewett was
a farmer. Soren Roscrow Kreis &
Summer Thompson
The Kaurna people were here before the
people from England came to Australia.
Phoenix Heaft & Ava Sparrow
In the past girls were not allowed to
ride bikes and had to wear dresses to
play football. Cody Manning & Kira
Fogarty
Special thanks to the parents who
assisted us on the day. We had a great
day.
Donna Culliver
Year 2 Teacher
evatt un diplomacy
COMPETITION
On Friday 12th June, eighteen excited
and enthusiastic students participated
against other schools in the EVATT
UN Diplomacy competition held at
Hawthorn Community Centre. This was
the first year Tatachilla entered teams in
this competition.
This competition is run annually and
provides High School students the
opportunity to showcase their debating
and negotiating skills in discussing
current global issues.
Students from Years 10-12 participated
in teams of two and were asked to be
delegates for the designated countries.
Students displayed confidence,
intelligence and passion whilst
assuming the important role of
representing their country’s perspective
on the Mediterranean refugee crisis,
Drug Trafficking and the conflict
between Iran and Israel.
Three TLC teams won their rounds and
will now compete in the State Grand
Final to be held at the Adelaide Town
Hall Chambers on Friday 26th June.
Congratulations to all students involved
on the day.
The following students will be
competing in the Grand Final Ashleigh
Sharrad, James Kamp, Glenn
Dunbar, Annabel Bowles, Sophia
Flanagan-Sjoberg and Luca Baker.
Stacey Moros
SOSE Coordinator
around the college
SPORTS REPORT
YEAR 8/9 GIRLS FOOTY
CARNIVAL
On Friday 12th June an enthusiastic
bunch of girls competed in the
combined football carnival at Flinders
University Ovals.
With Nikki Gore (captain) and Airlie
Schirmer dominating in the centre,
Dakota Gaudette kicking 4.2 and
Tahlia Jameson 3.1 in the first half, our
game against Reynella East 1 was off
to a good start. The half time score was
8.5 to 1 point. With such a strong team
rotating players in the second half, as
per the rules, made little difference as
we continued to dominate with Sarah
Williams kicking 8 goals, Lindsay
Clifton scoring 3.1 and Airlie another
2.1. We excitedly took out our first
victory 16.12.108 to 1 point.
Taking on Reynella East 2 in the
second game we not only showed
our skilful dominance but also our Tat
spirit in allowing one of our players,
Caitlin Mitchell, to play for their team
to assist with numbers. Nikki in centre
combined well with Amy Gore in attack
as Nikki delivered the ball and Amy
slotted through 7.1 in the first half, while
Sarah Wright dominated in defence
setting up an impressive 12.3.75 to a
scoreless Reynella. Nikki then kicked
an incredible 11.1 in 15 minutes to take
the final score to 26.7.163 to 0.
Our next game saw us take on
Aberfoyle Park, with Teah Charlton’s
turn to set us up for another victory.
Teah used her body strength to break
through tackles and slot through 8.2
with a further 3 goals added by Tahlia
to take the half time score to 11.3.69 to
0. Impressively once again our team
spirit shone through in the second half
as Nikki and Sarah Wright did their
best to try to get a goal for Caitlin. Our
resulting score was 19.9.123 to 0.
Dominating the minor round we were
to play off for top spot against Reynella
East 1. The combination of the two
Sarah’s and Tahlia, were our strength
in defence while Lily Ingolby-Craig
took to the ruck. Nikki was far too slick
with her football skills and ability to run,
bounce and pin point our attackers,
winning every centre clearance. With
Dakota and Amy sharing the goals of
5.1 a piece. Nikki committed to win at
all costs and combined with Teah’s
great centre clearance, slotted through
a further 11 straight goals. The final
score was 23.3.141 to 0.
Tatachilla was the undefeated back to
back reigning champions!
Well done girls, you have made us very
proud.
Fiona Gore
JS PE Specialist Teacher
SAPSASA 2015 CROSS
COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to all athletes who
competed in the Onkaparinga South
District Cross-Country Team.
An outstanding
effort from Angus
Hincksman, who won
a gold medal in the
Para-Athletes event.
Through their
enthusiastic training,
coached by the MidCoast Little Athletics
Club, most of our
athletes recorded a
very commendable
result – many of them
ran a personal best
time.
tlc sports
SCORECARD
FOOTBALL (9 A SIDE)
Open Girls:
Yr 11/12 team finished 1st (undefeated)
Yr 10 team finished 4th
NETBALL
SAPSASA Yr 6/7 Girls:
TLC defeated Christies Beach 67-1
8/9 Girls:
TLC finished 1st (undefeated)
SAPSASA DISTRICT
Congratulations to the following students
who have been selected in the SAPSASA
Onkaparinga South District teams for in
their respective sports:
SOCCER
Yr 6/7 Girls:
TLC defeated Christies Beach 7-0
Yr 6/7 Boys:
TLC lost to Moana 2-1
Yr 8/9 Boys:
TLC defeated Seaford 8-1
TLC lost to Cardijn 10-0
Girls Soccer: Sarah Burns, Lexie Denton,
Bella Ivison, Caitlin Le Roux, Halle Njoroge,
Erin Taylor
Boys Hockey: Mitchell Brown
Boys Soccer: Angus Johnston, Lewis
Mitchell, Riley Zettler, Billy Vile, Noah
Hocking
Girls Hockey: Emma Gregg, Grace
Thyssen, Lily Cazzolato, Rachel Hewitt
Girls Netball: Krystal Anderson-Ives,
Chloe Bradford, Madison Rankine, Ella
Christiansen, Millie Cross, Ella Radbone
Football: Lachlan Bellen, Luke
Goodieson, Patrick Lange, Seb Jurado,
Zaine Norman-Brown, Dusty Zimmer
community relations &
FUNDRAISING
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK 2015
NOT ALL GOOD BOOKS
COME TO AN END...
TLC QUIZ NIGHT & SILENT
AUCTION
20TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION WEEKEND
SATURDAY 20TH JUNE 2015
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY
GALA BALL
The 2014 Entertainment™ Book
expired on 1 June 2015.
7PM FOR 7.30PM START
The good news is that the sequel is
here, and you can enjoy the many
valuable offers in the latest edition.
Its shaping up to be a great night! If
you haven’t already and would like
to come along you can still do so by
booking online at our online booking
site www.trybooking.com/DIKR
BUY YOUR NEW BOOK NOW!
Selling for only $65, the new 2015
Adelaide Entertainment™ Book is
packed with hundreds of up to 50%
off and 2-for-1 offers from the best
restaurants, cafés, accommodation,
attractions and activities. Plus, $13
of your book purchase goes towards
our fundraising for Tatachilla Lutheran
College.
Families who DO NOT wish to purchase
the book but would like to contribute to
this fundraising activity can do so by
donating the fundraising component
($13) directly to the College via a
separate envelope. Please note that the
book MUST be returned to the College
Office by FRIDAY 26th JUNE 2015 for a
full refund.
There is a limited amount of extra
copies available for any family and
friends who may wish to purchase.
If you wish to purchase a book you
can make payment by cash, cheque
(payable to Tatachilla Lutheran
College), credit card via the College
Office using the payment slip enclosed
with the book or via credit card online
at www.entertainmentbook.com.au/
orderbooks/161f869
For further information contact
Kay Digby on 8329 4411.
TLC GYM
Our Quiz Master will test your
knowledge and skill with questions sure
to challenge the best know-it-all going
round.
For those who prefer something a little
less mind-blowing the TLC Cambodia
Aid Group will have you physically
entertained with their bag of fun games.
There will be heaps of prizes including
Best Dressed/Themed Table.
BYO your own drinks and nibbles
**As this is a licenced event where
alcohol will be served. People under the
age of 18 years in attendance must be
accompanied by a supervising adult.
Proceeds from the evening will
be shared between the College’s
Electronic Signage Project Fund and
the Cambodia Aid Group Trip.
2015 marks the 20th anniversary of
Tatachilla Lutheran College.
Tatachilla opened on 29th January
1995 with 67 Year 8 students and 7
staff.
The College has come a long way
since its humble beginnings with over
1100 R-12 students and 135 staff. The
college also boasts an array of modern
facilities and extensive grounds.
In honour of this milestone year the
College will be hosting a celebratory
weekend and invites the whole
community - Old Scholars, Parents and
Friends of the College to join us in the
celebrations.
The weekend will begin with the
Twentieth Anniversary Gala Ball on
Saturday 19th September.
Come and enjoy a night of wonderful
music and celebration.
You will be taken back to the roaring
twenties as you enter the giant
marquee. You will be entertained by
the TLC Jazz Band whilst you enjoy
a delicious three course meal and
premium McLaren Vale wines.
Throughout the night you will also be
able to view the array of auction items
available for purchase.
Later in the evening you can dance
the night away to the sounds of one
of Adelaide’s favourite bands ‘The
Flaming Sambucas’.
Tickets are the all inclusive price of
$120.00 per person (tables of 10).
Bookings can be made online at
www.trybooking.com/GZLP or to
register as a table captain please
phone Kay Digby on 8329 4411.
COMMUNITY SERVICE & FAMILY
FUN DAY
Sunday, September 20th celebrations
will begin at 10am with a community
church service including a 20th
anniversary choir and band. This will
then be followed by a Family Picnic
Day. Families are encouraged to bring
along their picnic rugs, chairs and
baskets and enjoy fellowship with each
other on the Junior School Oval.
A giant sausage sizzle and
refreshments will also be able available
for purchase. Cutting of the giant
birthday cake and an array of old
fashioned games and fun will close out
the day and the weekend.
For more information about these
events or to register your interest of
involvement in the 20th anniversary
choir or band please contact Kay Digby
at [email protected]
a n n i v e rs a ry
Gala
ball
SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
Doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Tatachilla Lutheran College // 211 Tatachilla Road
$120 per person (all inclusive) - tables of ten
Live entertainment by ‘The Flaming Sambucas’
Three course dinner and drinks // Variety of live and silent auctions
Bookings online at www.trybooking.com/GZLP
For more information contact Kay on 8323 9588
SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
Service starts at 10.00am in the
Tatachilla Multipurpose Facility Gym
Followed by the Family Picnic Day
211 Tatachilla Road McLaren Vale SA
Bring your own picnic, rugs and chairs // Giant sausage sizzle
and drinks available on the grounds for purchase
For more information contact Kay Digby on 8323 9588
calendar
DATES
Term 2 - Week 9
Term 2 - Week 10
Term 2 Hoilday Break
Monday 22 June
Semester 2 Begins
JS Chapel
29 June - 2 July
Yr 12 Exams
11-18 July
NZ Ski Trip
Tuesday 23 June
Yr 12 PE Class Morning Practical
JS Tree Day in EcoClassroom
MS Year Level Meetings
SS Assembly
Wednesday 24 June
7-12 Chapel
College Council Meeting
Thursday 25 June
Dance Workshop
Friday 26 June
Reception Classes Grandfriends’ Day
Monday 29 June
JS Chapel
30 June - 2 July
Authors in Residence
Tuesday 30 June
Yr 12 PE Class Morning Practical
MS & SS Year Level Meetings
Term 3 - Week 1
Monday 20 July
Student Free Day
Staff Professional Development
Tuesday 21 July
Students begin Term 3
Wednesday 1 July
R-12 Chapel
SSSSA Knockout Soccer
Yr 10 Flinder University Visit
Policies, Procedures & Development
Meeting
Friday 3 July
Yr 12 Formal
End or Term Final Chapel
End of Term 2
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