PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
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PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL A School of the Anglican Schools Commission VOLUME 16 - EDITION 32 12 NOVEMBER 2014 Knowledge & Insight Equality & Compassion Integration & Wholeness Confidence, Competence & Responsibility Self-worth FROM THE PRINCIPAL It was a pleasure to have the School’s former Chaplain, Father David Lord, speak to School Chapels this week about next year’s Anglican School’s Commission Pilgrimage of Hope to Manila in 2015. Our School’s students and staff have a proud record of participation in the Pilgrimage and I encourage students to consider participating in next year’s Pilgrimage. An Information Evening about the Pilgrimage is to be held next Monday. Details of the evening are in this Newsletter. My many thanks to Brooke Henley ( one of the School’s 2014 pilgrims) and her team for all their work on the Pilgrimage Raffle that recently concluded. Brooke organised some wonderful prizes and is to be congratulated for her efforts in assisting the work of the pilgrimage. It was a pleasure to read Mr. Alchin’s ‘review’ of last Thursday evening’s Sunset Concert: I would like to congratulate Mr. Tonti and all of the students and staff involved in the concert which was a truly wonderful performance. The range of musical genres, the high quality of the performances and the outstanding musical talent displayed by our students all contributed to a thoroughly enjoyable evening. It was lovely to see contributions from musicians across Primary, Middle and Senior School and also former students and staff. Father David Lord was presented with a cheque for Reachout Manila As Mr. Tonti mentioned at the Concert, we have a lot of musical talent within our School and to see our School Band perform Mozart and then combine with the Middle School Chorus to perform “Baba Yetu” was a fitting finale and an indication of the quality of our Music programme. A report from Mr. Tonti is included in this Newsletter. www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD It was a great pleasure to receive a letter last week from the Florey Foundation that acknowledged receipt of the School’s donation of $800.00 to its work, being money raised from the Middle School Charity Day in the last week of Term Three. The Foundation expressed its delight that the School was naming its newest School House after Australia’s most distinguished scientist. The following is a list of the foundation students of Florey House and I look forward to seeing them in their orange colours in 2015 and wish Mrs. May, Florey’s inaugural Head of House, and her Tutors every success. Julian Dowse Principal Emma Paul, KG James Dunlop, KG Adam Paul, KG Chloe Jakovcevic, KG Fletcher Brett, KG Niam Patel, KG William Tamim, KG Ruth Duuring, KG Jasmin Smith, KG Brody Wolhuter, KG Jayden Freind, PP Mason Langley, PP Sophie Dearle, PP Alexander Butterworth, PP Ava Lawson, PP Geneva Dunlop, Y01 Annabella Brett, Y01 Emily Osbourn, Y01 Sophie Ashurst, Y01 Amelia Jakovcevic, Y01 Bailey Neale, Y01 Beth Duuring, Y01 Michael Northmore, Y01 Alex Erkan, Y01 Angelina Zahos, Y01 Nivisha Easwaran, Y02 Kayley Johnson, Y02 Robert Cook, Y02 Lucas Bronnum-Lee, Y02 Connor Futter, Y02 Dion Gilling, Y02 Tommy Yang, Y02 Rhea Patel, Y02 Christian Wolhuter, Y02 Lily McLean, Y03 Anika Reyneke, Y03 Chloe Forster, Y03 Keira Thorup, Y03 Amber Lawson, Y03 Samuel Blanchard, Y03 Jessica Brilly, Y04 Hailey Evans, y04 Sofia Mather, Y04 Darcy Neal, Y04 Maddison Taylor, Y04 Imogen Sarolea, Y04 Patrick Freind, Y04 Ryan Gilling, Y04 Bobby Yang, Y04 Jade O'Regan, Y04 Harry Walker, Y04 Brody Moore, Y04 Jason Jakovcevic, Y04 Chloe Northmore, Y04 Aaron Hemetsberger, Y04 Max Erkan, Y04 Leon Zahos, Y04 Elizabeth Cook, Y05 Georgia Taylor, Y05 Hannah Klonowski, Y05 Soham Sinha, Y05 Ryan Mather, Y05 Janelle Reyneke, Y05 Louie Reglar, Y05 Harkirat Rupra, Y05 Helena Thorup, Y05 Thomas Butcher, Y05 Tyler Northmore, Y05 Mia Alexander, Y05 Naomi Denston, Y05 Kayla Elieff, Y06 Emma Mykytiuk, Y06 Kristin Ford, Y06 Helen Godwin, Y06 Bryanne Zabora, Y06 Peter Godwin, Y06 Jackson Lamb, Y06 Alaina Lawson, Y06 Atharv Sinha, Y06 Amy Croker, Y07 Jessica Harris, Y07 Destiny Murphy, Y07 Zoe Harrison, Y07 Jessica Gethin, Y07 Evie Llewellyn, Y07 Jessica Quartermaine, Y07 Ashley Brunton, Y07 Brittany Hamilton, Y07 Eloise Tedesco, Y07 Imogen Dearlove, Y07 Sophie O'Brien, Y07 Aimee Vickers, Y07 Jenna Woodman, Y07 Sophie Stratfold, Y07 Grace Burke, Y07 Jordan Bruce, Y07 Deekan O'Connell, Y07 Kieran Logan, Y07 William Reynolds, Y07 Luke Egerton, Y07 Daniel Mazzini, Y07 Charlie Fielding, Y07 Thomas Anderson, Y07 Owen McGlew, Y07 www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au Tom Hemetsberger, Y07 Jamie Anderson, Y07 Thomas Thorup, Y07 Xander Blanchard, Y07 Jordan Marsh, Y07 Cooper Scott, Y07 Taj Aitken, Y07 Harry Walker, Y07 Nichol Skyla, Y08 Mitchell Daphne, Y08 Tranter Jorjia, Y08 Lyon Constance, Y08 Pettie Lydia, Y08 Greener Maddison, Y08 Dickenson Gabrielle, Y08 Lamb Tayla, Y08 Walker Maddison, Y08 Wise Christie, Y08 Graham Georgia, Y08 Le Jenny, Y08 Jones Darcie, Y08 Young Rachael, Y08 Sinha Arnav, Y08 Langley Harrison, Y08 Morgan Herbie, Y08 Sheikhzadeh Nick, Y08 Denston Nathan, Y08 Reglar Thomas, Y08 Smith Connor, Y08 Luke Keegan, Y08 O'Regan Ethan, Y08 Meakes Brett, Y08 Browne Keagan, Y08 Hennessey-O'Shea Danny, Y08 Miller Kyle, Y08 Butcher James, Y08 Evans Jay, Y08 Waithman James, Y08 Stachurski Taylor, Y08 Abraham Benjamin, Y08 Howe Kasey, Y08 Jordan Gareth, Y08 Tobin Oran, Y08 Campbell Ethan, Y08 Tobin Finn, Y08 Tess Croker, Y09 Emily Klonowski, Y09 Emily Newman, Y09 Banafsheh Sheriff, Y09 Carly Purves, Y09 Tiana Sarolea, Y09 Taylor Green, Y09 Amelia Turley, Y09 Cherise Clark, Y09 Teigan Smith, Y09 Chelsea Perkins, Y09 Alice Emsley, Y09 Josie Brown, Y09 Tess Hopes, Y09 Eileen Melendez, Y09 Lauren Ellis, Y09 Stephany Holt, Y09 Jared Griffiths, Y09 Mitchell Holtom, Y09 Ellis Heslop, Y09 Connor Johnson, Y09 James Langley, Y09 Oliver Temby, Y09 Joseph Walker, Y09 Lennon Bass, Y09 Kieran Tait, Y09 Mitchell Tully, Y09 Kai Llewellyn, Y09 Kane Horan, Y09 Corey Johns, Y09 Brandon Buchanan, Y09 Jake Weddell, Y09 Thomas Alexander, Y09 Liam Bruff, Y09 Jared Sherlock, Y09 Cara Burley, Y10 Caitlin Costello, Y10 Tahlia Pritchard-Dyer, Y10 Ishah Tilka, Y10 Francine Van Den Berg, Y10 Andrea Davids, Y10 Nadia Denston, Y10 Anna Hardman, Y10 Rebecca Kelly, Y10 Chelsea Maher, Y10 Krystalyn Boskov, Y10 Millie Pippin, Y10 Jessica Delaporte, Y10 Harriet Gilluley, Y10 Ashleigh Keegan, Y10 Emmerson Peters, Y10 Daniel Ade, Y10 Blake Elieff, Y10 Tristen Prins, Y10 Samuel Rothery, Y10 Fraser Waddell, Y10 Joshua Bakaimis, Y10 Curtis Blowers, Y10 James Brunton, Y10 Baron Florey Oliver Martin, Y10 Thomas Turner, Y10 Michael Henry, Y10 Brayden Marshall, Y10 James Milton, Y10 Joshua Attrill, Y10 Ryan Ishmael, Y10 Mitchell Letcher, Y10 Jean-Pierre Mostert, Y10 David Sallis, Y10 Chimwemwe Tembo, Y10 Jade Mawby, Y11 Sophie Todd, Y11 Holly Wilson, Y11 Tanya Vermaak, Y11 Abigail Hynes, Y11 Kayleigh Bower, Y11 Georgia Gibbons, Y11 Eleanor Johnson, Y11 Chanel Scott, Y11 Madeline Walter, Y11 Ellora Yates, Y11 Daniel Berrey, Y11 Lewis Downie, Y11 Johannes Espach, Y11 Emmett Lyon, Y11 Dylan Sarolea, Y11 Reece Egerton, Y11 Fergus Gugenheim, Y11 John Healy, Y11 Ellis Martin, Y11 Jared Mellor, Y11 Mark McKane, Y11 Joshua Taylor, Y11 ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD CHAPLAIN’S CHAT Dear Friends, The first ANZAC Day Dawn Service was conducted in Albany WA by the Anglican Priest of Albany, The Reverend Arthur White, on April 25 1930. The service began with Holy Communion in the church, and then proceeded to the memorial on the hill above Albany for the wreath laying ceremony. The tradition of this service has spread from Albany right around Australia. War is evil in Christian understanding. It kills needlessly and hurts the innocent. It is sad that wars exist, but the need for action against those who are against peace requires a military response from time to time. Those who give their lives in this cause are especially honoured each ANZAC Day. It is a day of expression of grief and commemoration of the dead. The School community paused this week on Remembrance Day, both at the School and at the Quinns Rocks RSL Service, to remember the sacrifices of Australians in war. For too many in Western Australia, the recent commemoration of the departure of the ANZAC troops from Albany confirmed the unique connection of the town to a defining event of our national history. Best wishes. Fr. Chris Beal School Chaplain SCHOOLS’ CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Earlier this year, ten Year 11 Politics and Law students attended the Schools’ Constitutional Convention at the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia. During the day, students considered whether Australia’s Indigenous people should be given constitutional recognition. The students engaged in debate with a range of interested stakeholders, including students from other metropolitan schools, former politicians and the members of the Parliamentary Select Committee currently investigating this issue. As a result of her performance at the State Convention, one of our students, Georgia Gibbons, has been selected to attend the 2015 National Schools’ Constitutional Convention in Canberra. Georgia follows in the footsteps of other PMACS students who have also been selected to attend this important national event, including Shannon Carey (2013), Lara Lindegger and Katie Lawless (2014). Congratulations Georgia! Peter Byrne Politics and Law Teacher www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au Georgia Gibbons ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD LEADERSHIP CAMP Please click here to enjoy On Wednesday 5th November, the Peter Moyes Leadership Team for 2015 the photographs arrived at School to begin their journey to Club Capricorn in Yanchep. We set out with the goal of improving and developing the bonds between the future leadership cohort. Prior to our departure we were fortunate enough to be briefed by the current 2014 leaders of Peter Moyes, Leah Caprez (Head Girl) and Andre Strydom (Deputy Head Boy). We were also given valuable advice from our Principal, Mr Julian Dowse. The camp was set out in a manner that encouraged independence; students were responsible for their own actions whilst still being guided by the teachers. Tasks were designed to emphasise the crucial traits and skills needed to be a good team. Our first leadership activity, if even considered one, was to decide our own chalet arrangements. Shortly after this we all gathered in the central ‘Studio” where we would be completing much of our activities over the coming two days. Our days were broken up into sessions, each session led by a Head of House. On the first day we had a range of different topics to discuss. Our first session, ‘Leadership Styles’, led by Mr Fussell, was aimed at teaching us about the different leadership styles and attitudes. We were taught how different circumstances require a unique leadership approach. In the second session we focused more on goal setting and planning for 2015, each leadership subgroup listing possible ideas and areas to improve. We then took note on how to properly lead people, discussing how to properly public speak. After this we went to the beach to take part in ‘Beach Survivor’. In this we partook in a range of team games which emphasised the importance of teamwork and unity. Next came dinner; food was shared between chalet groups and meal preparation was left to each chalet. Dinner proved to be a team building activity in its own right. Leaders in each chalet divided up tasks based on their own strengths and weaknesses. The final highlight of day one was ‘PMACS’ GOT TALENT’ and ‘MASTERCHEF’ where again teamwork was a major aspect. The following day we regrouped and began further development of ideas for what each leadership subgroup would target in 2015, including Ball preparation and the Leavers jacket design. Finally, prior to our departure we all gathered to make a 2015 Leadership Banner. This banner symbolises how the leadership team of 2015 will work in unison with the rest of Peter Moyes and the wider community, with the aim to give back to a School which has given us so much. The 2015 Leadership camp proved to be an exciting, enjoyable camp which allowed the Student Leadership team of 2015 to bond and integrate together whilst having fun. It is an experience which will be remembered by each and every student who attended as they lead Peter Moyes through 2015 and beyond, as they join with the greater community around us. Dheshan Appasamy and Harriet Slater Year 11 Students The secondary Music students, our Year Six band members, and many parents and friends entertained us with a fantastic and classy concert last week. The quality of performance was excellent! We began with our new Middle School Choir, and continued with many of our Year Eleven music students including flute, guitar, ukulele, singing, and rock band (an original from Brandon Grey with his band). Caitlin Paroczai gave an energetic performance accompanied by Kim Thair, now at WAAPA, who also sang two solos. Talking of the professionals, we also had a superb operatic performance from Antonietta D’Elia. Ross Godwin on violin was his usual stand-out self, as was Brittany Hamilton’s singing. The Co-Curriculum Choir gave a lovely rendition of “Moon River” in harmony, whilst new to our Sunset Concert were the Year Sevens lead by Preston Jones and Michelle Bester. The School Band played some of its new repertoire including a little Mozart, before being joined by the Middle School Chorus to sing and play “Baba Yetu”. Many thanks to the music students, their parents and friends, and Mike Connolly and Andrew Frankish for their typically high quality sound, light, visuals and staging advice. Thank you also to Sheena Richardson for some last minute refreshments and to Melita Bursac. Justin Tonti Please click here to enjoy the photographs PRIMARY NEWS Open for all those Lego enthusiasts in the Primary School. Kael Murphy in 2.2 has come up with a proposal requesting that we host a School Lego Competition. As a father of 3 very passionate Lego builders over the course of their growing up – how could I not resist this opportunity to let our students get creative? Kael will be working together with our Primary House Captains to set this in motion. The plan is as follows: 1. Construct your best Lego master piece. It doesn’t matter what size or theme e.g. it could be a rocket, spaceship, super car, village, castle, pirate ship etc. So be creative! 2. Closing date for entries is Friday 21 November. 3. Take a photo of your masterpiece and send this to [email protected] . Include your name and roll group and provide a title for your creation. 4. There is no need to bring your Lego Masterpiece into school. This is so that you will not lose any precious pieces or by chance, accidently break it. 5. Certificates will be given out for various categories to be disclosed – so look out for the posters in and around the Primary central foyer. The photos will also be put on display for you all to see just how creative our Peter Moyes Primary Lego enthusiasts can be! 6. Some of the big kids (mums or dads that is) might like to help out too, but only if given permission! Last Wednesday, P&F Coordinator Claire Long, and two enthusiastic parent volunteers, Helen Randall and Jody Hockey along with myself, went to a Travel Smart to School professional workshop day held in the city at the Department of Transport. It was informative and educative, proving to be a very profitable day. There was an opportunity to look at resources available for schools to use and also see what other campaigns are happening in and around Perth. I know that our newly actioned ‘Walk to School Bus’ initiative starting at Rothesay Heights tennis courts is working very well. Parents and children have not only enjoyed having the exercise but also the conversations with their children along the way to school. There is a proposal to start up another location and to also extend the days to every week day. For this to happen we need more parents to volunteer a day and can use this to add to their ‘Parent Commitment’ hours. Please see information on the sick bay wall. I’d like to invite all Classroom Parent Representatives and any other parents who may wish to join us to a meeting on this Thursday 13 November at 8:30 am in the Western Foyer. As I had mentioned before, this is a casual meeting and an opportunity to meet with you and to discuss some directions with the Primary School over a coffee. My aim is to make this a weekly ‘Coffee Morning’ for our parent community and I am therefore seeking some parents who like good coffee and company and would be interested in running this for about an hour? I will discuss more about this idea at the meeting this week. We have started the first stage of modifications to the Western Foyer. You will have noticed that we have begun by opening up the kitchen to this area as part of a bigger picture plan in using this space in a number of ways. One concept is to create a cooking facility for our students to use and extend this as a learning area into the foyer. As an aside, we have joined the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Programme for next year and Mrs Sue Todd will be leading this programme after some training in this later in the year. The redevelopment of the kitchen area will support this programme initiative. Staff will also use the Western Foyer as part of their staffroom at recess and lunch time. As you can imagine, our 43 staff in the Primary do not quite fit into the kitchen in its present state and size! It will also serve as part of a Community Coffee morning facility suggested earlier. The building of storage cupboards in and around the central foyer area to centrally house our Reading, Maths and Science resources will begin in the next few weeks. We also have a few other surprises up our sleeves for a bit later. Until then stay tuned. He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. Saint Basil Roderick Wood Associate Principal, Primary Schoool www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD SCHOOL BOOK LISTS Booklists are now available on the School website via www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au/enrolments/booklist. The School Booklist supplier is: Booklist supplies may be ordered online at officemaxschools.com.au. CAREERS angelhands Inc. are holding a Street Appeal in and around the CBD on Friday 5th December and they need your help! They are looking for volunteers to “shake tins” and collect donations on their behalf. Volunteers will be paired up and placed in high traffic areas in the city, and given an angelhands t-shirt, collection tin and an ID badge to clearly identify you. All collectors are required for a three hour shift of your choice between the times of 8am to 5pm on Friday 5th December 2014. If you are interested in helping please email [email protected] or contact Emily Guildea on 9272 2242. Please note, all volunteers must be over 16. 8 -12 December 2014 In partnership with St George’s College, The University of Western Australia’s School of Music is proud to announce it's new Summer Music Academy, designed to bring together young musicians for a week of intensive music training and fun! This residential camp is specifically aimed at young musicians (15- 25 yrs) who have a passion for making music and refining their craft. Supported by outstanding nationally and internationally recognised conductors and tutors, the Academy aims to nurture musicianship and ensemble skills of tertiary and high school students through ensemble rehearsal and performance. Students will stay in the picturesque grounds of St George's College under the watchful supervision and expertise of trained college staff and will get a unique experience (and insight into University College life) with activities such as fire-side chats, evening master classes and a formal dinner. The cost of the program is $800. This includes 5 nights accommodation, all meals and social activities plus all tutoring and musical activities. Applications close 16 November! Click here for further information or to apply. ECU is offering four days of interactive hands-on workshops. A welcoming team of scientists and engineers will expose students to the following science disciplines/careers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Engineering (includes Motorsport, Robotics, Physics, Civil and Chemical Engineering) Sport and Health Science (Sport Analysis, Coaching, Nutrition) Medical science (Nursing, Paramedic, Biomedical science techniques) Environmental Science (Astronomy, Chemical Forensics, Reptiles and Animals) Social Science (Psychology). This event is suitable for current Year 8, 9 or 10 students who want to be exposed to science careers or have an interest in science. There are no interviews or entry tests as advanced science ability is not required. The program costs $150. You can register online or call the ConocoPhillips Science Experience office on (03) 8288 1001. Not familiar with the ConocoPhillips Science Experience? Watch our YouTube video via http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=DPY7AInGUTg. Feel free to visit the science experience website for all the information you may need, including costs and sponsorship at www.scienceexperience.com.au Toby Wright Careers and Vocational Education Co-Ordinator www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD FLOREY HOUSE SHIRT The Florey House shirt is now available for purchase from the Uniform Shop. All foundation Florey students are encouraged to visit the Uniform Shop at their earliest convenience to ensure size availability. All current students in Years 3 – 10 who are joining Florey House will be able to purchase the new shirt at a discounted price until the end of Term 4, 2014: Youth Sizes $20.00 and Adult Sizes $22.00 From 1st January 2015, the Florey House Shirt price will be the same as the current House Shirt Prices: Youth Sizes $27.00 and Adult Sizes $29.00 Current Year 11 students joining Florey House in Year 12 in 2015 , will not be charged for their Florey Shirt. All Primary and Senior School students will need to surrender their current House shirt when purchasing their Florey shirt. Middle School students are requested to surrender their current House Shirts at the end of Term 4 and the completion of Middle School House Days. If you have any queries please contact the Uniform Shop on 9304 5544 or email [email protected] ANGLICARE CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2014 The 2014 Anglicare Christmas Appeal started again on the 20th October this year. For many years now, Peter Moyes Anglican Community School has been a generous supporter of this Christmas appeal. We would like 2014 to be our most successful year yet. Peter Moyes families can enable disadvantaged families to enjoy a special Christmas celebration through the provision of food packages. All non-perishable food items can be sent in with students and left in designated areas in the Primary, Middle and Senior Schools. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sara Smith Uniform Shop Manager www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD UNIFORM SHOP With the end of the School year rapidly approaching, avoid the lengthy January queues and purchase your Uniform requirements for 2015 now! To assist you in planning for Term 1, 2015, please find below a list of additional requirements for some year groups. Library Bag Art Apron Formal Summer Uniform Girls - Primary School dress and hybrid hat Boys - Tailored shorts, leather belt, emerald green primary polo shirt and hybrid hat Sports Uniform Girls and Boys - School sports top and shorts House Shirt Sports Bag Senior School Summer dress Please be reminded that it will be compulsory for all students to wear our new School Socks from the beginning of Term 1, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact the Uniform Shop on 9304 5544 or email [email protected] . Our opening hours during term time are Tuesday and Thursday 8.00am - 12.00pm. The Uniform Shop will be closing before the end of term for stock take. The last day of opening for 2014 will be Thursday 4th December. Wednesday 28th January 2015 9am - 1pm and 3pm - 7pm Friday 30th January 2015 9am – 1pm Monday 2nd February 2015 8.30am – 12pm Tuesday 3rd February 2015 Normal term time openings resume and 2pm – 5pm Sara Smith Uniform Shop Manager www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD SNAPSHOT YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY Photos from our 2014 One Act Festival 13th November Rock Band Concert 1pm in the Allan Shaw Centre Parents are welcome to attend 19th November Primary School Instrumental Concert For those students who would like to learn more about the acting and production side of the theatre, enrolments are now open for the Semester One 2015 Drama Extension Programme on Tuesday afternoon’s to be held in The Allan Shaw Centre Classrooms, located at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School. All classes commence during the second week of each term. Within these classes students will be learning the finer points about performing on stage with a focus on performance in our annual One Act Festival. 12:40 in the Allan Shaw Centre Parents are welcome to attend 27th November Year 5 Band Concert 3:30pm in the Allan Shaw Centre Compulsory for all Year 5 students 28th November Carols by Candlelight Tuesday: 3.30-4.30pm – Group 1 (Students in Years 4 -6) Tuesday: 4.30-5.30pm – Group 2 (Students in Years 7-9) 6:30pm in the Allan Shaw Centre Choir leading the carols 8th December Tuesday: 5.30-6.30pm – Group 3 (Students in Years 10 on) Choir performing Christmas Carols If you would like to register for the Extension Programme, application forms can be found in the Performing Arts Office in the Allan Shaw Centre or you can obtain more information from the Artistic Director – Peta Flanigan on [email protected] www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au 10:45am at the Ocean Keys Shopping Centre Parents welcome to attend Emily Lister Music Teacher ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD P & F NEWS Wednesday Walking Bus When: EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING Time: DEPARTS 7.45AM SHARP Where: ROTHESAY HEIGHT TENNIS COURTS CAR PARK If you complete your hours and/or hand in your completed P & F Levy Rebate Card after 31st October, you will still receive a $30 per hour rebate but this will not appear on your statement and be credited to your school account until the beginning of 2015. Do you still want to earn your P & F Levy Hours for 2014? You can earn any of your 12 hours in any term. There are many ways in which you can help in the school community. Please see alongside for opportunities currently available: Claire Long P&F Office [email protected] Volunteer opportunities Event Date Contact Primary School Art Room Anytime Please contact Chloe Kyriakacis [email protected] Drama Costumes washing Anytime Please contact Peta Flanigan [email protected] Home Economics/Food Rooms cleaning Anytime Please contact Norma Caple [email protected] Science Laboratory Anytime Please contact Vicky Carter [email protected] P & F MEETING DATES Laboratory experience and qualifications required Tuesday 18 November General Meeting Stage 2/3 PE Studies – typing Anytime [email protected] P & F EVENTS TBA Second Hand Book List Stall Saturday 7th March 2015 Grand Community Fete Please contact Claire Long Inter-School Sports : 2014 Booklet Photocopying – 2 days Mid-November Please contact Claire Long 2 days [email protected] Inter-School Sports : Equipment Bag & Coaches Folder Preparation – 2 days Mid-November Please contact Claire Long 2 days [email protected] HOME ALONE - WHEN’S THE RIGHT AGE TO LEAVE KIDS HOME ALONE ? Parenting Ideas posted by: Michael Grose http://www.parentingideas.com.au More and more kids are spending time alone after school according to a recent study. One in 10 working mothers admitted they left their children home alone until they returned from work, according to a study by the Australian Institute of Family Studies released recently. There are a range of factors children should consider before leaving children at home alone for long periods of time. These include length of time away; distance from home; availability of trusted adults; and whether children are alone or an older child has the responsibility of caring for a sibling. It's no always a cut and dried issue. However as a general rule it’s not in the best interests of kids to leave them on their own devices after school for long periods of time. As children grow and mature they benefit from gaining more freedom from their parents, which shouldn’t be confused with lack of supervision. Ideally parents would leave children home alone in small doses to begin with to 'train them up'. For example, a parent might start out by going next door for just half an hour." Kids shouldn’t be left unsupervised until their secondary school years. Even then many benefit from having a caring adult in the vicinity to talk with, and help them process their day. Leaving kids home alone has ramifications for their well-being. They often need someone to talk with. In the absence of a parent, kids can often turn to peers, or share their thoughts through social media. Unsupervised kids are less likely to do prescribed homework and reading, and more likely to spend excessive time in an online space, watching TV or playing computer games. Nothing wrong with this in small doses, but left unsupervised kids can get lost in these activities. Lack of supervision is also a safety issue. Children may have the capacity to look after themselves, but they generally don't yet have the life experiences or skills to deal with things that might go wrong. Increasingly, we are finding more kids left alone for long periods of time as more parents work, and the costs of caring for kids increases. Please help us ‘Grow our own sandwich’ with FREE seeds from Yates and Abbott’s Village Bakery. If you purchase any promotional pack of Abbott’s Village Bakery bread and do not wish to go online to redeem your FREE packet of Yates seeds, then we would love your empty bread bag so that our Co-Curricular ‘GROWS’ group could take advantage of the free seed offer! Please bring any empty bread bags into the Year 2.2 classroom in the Primary School. Your support is greatly appreciated. Sue Todd Teacher www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD