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2014
Berita Sekolah - Newsletter Term 2 No 3
On the 5th of June, Home Island Campus hosted the
whole school assembly and a very successful cultural
day. Students participated in cultural activities such as
basket weaving, cooking, bunga api, net casting, henna
and batik. We had the assistance of many grandparents
and mothers who volunteered to help us for the whole
day. We would like to say “thanks-a-million” to our
volunteers for giving us your time to assist us with the
cultural activities.
Principal’s Report
As term 2 comes to a close, I would like to thank the school community for their continued support for our
students.
Assembly on West Island
Yesterday, West Island Campus hosted a very successful assembly. Thank you to the senior leaders and staff who assisted with the
assembly organisation, the class items were excellent!
First Cocos/Malay Practice Teacher on Home Island
An ex student, Arizah Kariban, has just completed a 7 week teaching practicum in the Home Island K-P class. On behalf of Shantell
Holland, her mentor teacher, and the whole school community, we would like to thank Arizah for her outstanding efforts with our
students. We wish her every success in her next teaching practice and all the best for her future career.
Twilight Athletics Carnival
It is very exciting news that we are trialling a Twilight Athletics Carnival next term on Wednesday 10th September. More details of
times and the actual program of events will be distributed to the community early next term.
I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe July holiday break. I will be on long service leave catching up with my son and daughter
who are working in Canada during weeks 1 to 3 of Term 3. Tina Auld Bower will be the acting Principal for this period, Narelle Cahill
will be acting Deputy Principal on Home Island and Mike Roberts will be returning as Deputy Principal on West Island.
Important Reminders—Monday 28th July will be the Hari Raya public holiday & Tuesday 29th July will be a school
development day. Wednesday 30th July will be the first day back for students for term 3.
Ray Denholm- Principal
Ripot Guru Besar
Tem 2 datang lebih dekat, Saya ingin ucapan terima kasi kepada masyarakat sekolah untuk sokongan mereka yang
berterusan untuk murid-murid.
Assembeli di West Island
Kemarin Sekolah West Island pimpin assembeli yang sangat berhasil. Terima kasi
Pertama Di Cocos/Cekgu Melayu Latihan Di Home Island
Arizah Kariban baru saja habis yang 7 minggu latihannya di kelas K-P. Sebagai pehak Shantell Holland, guru
penasihat dia, dan semua masayarakat sekolah, kami ingin uchapakan terima kasi kepada Arizah untok
usahanya yang terkemuka pada murid-murid kita. Kami ingiankan biar semua dia berjaya dalam latihan
menajar nya dan selamat untok masa depan nya.
Permainan Spot Dimalam Hari
Ini berita yang sangat gembira tem yang akan datang pada Hari Rebo 10/9/14 kami mencuba adakan
Permainan Spot Dimalam Hari. Berita selanjutnya tentang masa dan maklumat permainan akan di sebarkan
kepada masayarakat pada awal tem yang kan datang.
Saya berharap semua dapat bergembira dan selamat, cuti di bulan Juli. Saya akan ambil cuit yang panjang
dan ingin berjumpa dengan putra dan putri saya yang tinggal di Canada dimasa minggu kesatu hingga ketiga
pada tem 3. Tina Auld-Bower sebagai Guru Besar sementara, Narelle Cahill sebagi wakil Guru Besar di
Home Island dan Mike Roberts akan kembali sebagi wakil Guru Besar di West Island.
Diperingatkan-Hari Senen adalah hari perkembangan sekolah guru-guru dan Hari Selasa adalah
Lebaran Hari Raya . Jadi murid-murid kembali sekolah pada hari Rebo tanggal 30 July.
Ray Denholm-Guru Besar
Design & Technology - Home Island
Students have been busy in Design and Technology on Home Island over the semester
building and creating. A highlight was at the last Home Island assembly where the Year 2-4
class strapped on their hand made paper-mache dinosaur heads and did the ‘Dinosaur
Stomp’. The Year 1’s have been busy too making trolling reels and new rods. They are
looking forward to fishing with them in the lagoon soon!
Our scary dinosaur
heads!!
New Project
Year 2-4 class making their own model Jukongs
Trolling on the school oval!
Wira with his new trolling
reel and recent big catch!
WEST ISLAND K-2 CLASS
In the K-2 class on West Island we believe that we can
make a difference to the world we live in just by using
our own two hands. We know that by working together
we can make things change and can make our world a
better place like Ben Harper’s song ‘With my own two
hands’ describes.
We are active members of our community who are keen to
make Cocos a peaceful place and enjoy reaching out to our
Cocos Malay neighbours in our whole school assemblies
and Integration days, our annual school Harmony Day
and the cultural activities we include in our program.
We believe in sustainable
practices and making our world
a brighter place so are involved
in the ‘Waterwise’ Schools
Program and growing produce
in our class garden which we
use in our cooking programs.
Next time you are at the school
come and ask us to show you
what our small hands have
been up to, we can give you a
taste of something growing in
our garden, make you a cup of
lemongrass tea or even show
you how to crack open a sea
almond!
See you soon.
The Keys for Life program gives Year 10 students, knowledge and skills to prepare them for obtaining their Learner’s Permit
and becoming safe drivers. This can be challenging for students at Cocos as they have less access to the experiences of
driving situations required to pass their Learner’s test. After completion of the program students can sit their Learners
exam at school and get a discount on their Learners Permit.
As an introduction the Year 9’s completed a car challenge during their camp to Christmas Island.
When weather, road or
environment conditions are poor
then drivers need to change their
speed .
People with an ACROD permit
(people with a disability) can park
here NOT that you have to be in
a wheelchair to park here.
Nurse Steph showed them what
to do to help if they are involved
in a car accident.
Well done to students for their great participation!
School Psychologist Visits next term are as follows –Week 4, 18th-22nd Aug & Week 8, 15th–19th Sept
Miss Heaney-School Psychologist
AFP- Bicycle and Road Safety
Above Left: Constable Ben shows
Zuhaimi how to correctly wear his
helmet.
Above: Ben and Noor point out road signs that
must be obeyed so everyone can stay safe on the
road.
Above Right:
Students learning to
keep left.
First Constable Ben and Special Constable Noor, from the Australian Federal
Police, conducted ‘Bicycle and Road Safety Workshops’ on Home Island. The students
learnt about the importance of wearing their helmets, keeping to the left of the road and
obeying road rules and road signs.
SCHOOL NURSE NEWS
Ramadan Health tips,
Fasting for kids
Many children fast during Ramadan. Even though they are not required to fast before the
onset of puberty, many parents encourage children to fast at a younger age to get them
accustomed to the ritual of fasting.
Since they may be new to this and need getting used to the sense of discipline that
fasting requires, it is essential to teach them the right way to do it, especially since
Ramadan here on Cocos is so hot and humid.
Fasting is not always easy on the little ones given that they are more active, require more
energy and fluids. Who should fast and how long a child should fast is a question for
parents to consider. Parents should assess the child’s ability to fast based on their
health, activity level, tolerance to hunger and eating frequency.
Children should be encouraged to avoid high-intensity exercise and drink lots of fluid
during non-fasting hours to remain hydrated. The sahur meal (before sunrise meal) is an
essential part of fasting for children. They should have fibre-rich foods such as whole
wheat cereals, whole grains, legumes, fruit and vegetables and good sources of protein
such as lean meats, nut butter, eggs and dairy products to stay full for longer. Try to
have them avoid high-sugar foods, since it will increase their cravings and provide no
nutrients for the calories. Salty foods should also be limited to avoid thirst.
One mistake a lot of parents make is forcing children to overeat at sahur or iftar (after
sunset meal). Overeating will only cause indigestion, bloating and discomfort. In some
cases, it is better for children to split iftar into two meals to prevent overloading of
food. Carbonated drinks, and spicy and fried foods should also be avoided. It is essential
for children to meet their calorie requirements during the non-fasting hours to stay
nourished.
The most important thing is eating a variety of foods from all food groups, such as whole
grains (wholegrain cereals, brown pasta, wholegrain breads and quinoa), fruits and
vegetables, dairy products (milk, yoghurt and cheese), meat and meat alternatives (beef,
chicken, turkey, eggs, nuts and legumes) and healthy fats (olive/canola oil, avocado, fatty
fish and flax seeds), keeping well hydrated and being lightly active during the fasting
hours.
Selamat berpuasa
Wendy
School Nurse
STAR STUDENTS IN FOCUS
MURID BINTANG YANG TERUTAMA
The teachers and students at Cocos Islands District High School are striving for high academic
standards. Each newsletter will focus on a particular student whose academic performance has
been outstanding.
Guru-guru dan murid-murid di Sekolah ini selalu mencoba untuk mendapatkan hasil yang
paling tinggi. Jadi di dalam setiap newsletter, kami telah pilih murid-murid yang telah
mendapat hasil yang terbaik sekali.
West Island - Jacques LACY - (Year 5)
Jacques (Jac) is a switched on
learner. He approaches every
learning task with great enthusiasm
and shows a high level of self
motivation to improve his knowledge.
Jac is also leading the way with new
technologies in the classroom and is
currently teaching us how to use
‘Edmodo’ effectively.
Keep being the best that you can be,
Jac!
Home Island - Aneka WINARNITA - (Year 1)
Kiki is an absolute star in our Year One class!
She is always trying hard to do her best at
school and is improving her skills all the time.
She gets to work quickly and quietly by
herself and doesn’t stop until her work is
finished! She is also kind, friendly and super
helpful to her classmates. Kiki – you are a
star!
Well done!
Term 3 2014
Week
1
Aug
2
Mon
Tues
28
Hari Raya
Public Holiday
Wed
29
School
Development Day
-HI
August
4
Thurs
30
Fri
31
4
18
12
5
25
Sept
6
1
2
7
8
9
8
15
9
22
19
2
3
7
8
9
10
13
14
15
16
17
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
29
30
31`
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
25
26
27
28
Whole School
Assembly –WI
School Photos
Staff meeting-WI
1
6
P&C Mtg
4-5pm HI
11
August
Sun
First day back for
students
5
3
Sat
26
School Council
Meeting –HI
Twilight
Athletics
Carnival –HI
16
17
Whole School
Assembly HI
Staff meeting-WI
23
24