TAS TALKSTHE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE ARMIDALE SCHOOL

Wednesday 30 January, 2o13 Term 1 Week 1House on Duty Croftt, 0439 026 748

phone: 6776 5800 fax 6776 5830 web: www.as.edu.au email: reception@as.edu.au

HEADMASTER, MURRAY GUEST

Welcome to the 2013 school year after what I hope has been a refreshing break for all our students, staff and families alike. The Christmas holiday period is traditionally a quiet one in terms of school activities as families spend this important time together. Several special cultural and sporting opportunities kept a good number of our students and staff occupied for part of that time though and at our staff meeting yesterday we heard reports from the Junior School exchange to Tezukayama in Japan, rowing camps and the 1st XI cricket festival in Canberra. All were very successful and I look forward to hearing more about them through our early assemblies this term.

Welcome to New StudentsAs the new school year begins, we welcome 89 new students to TAS, including 42 boarders who are now settling into their new home away from home, and I wish each of them well as they make new friends and explore the fresh opportunities all around them. Our enrolments continue to be very strong in 2013 and I am, of course, very encouraged by the affirmation this suggests for the School.

2012 HSCI offer collective congratulations to our 2012 HSC candidates on their strong performance as a group. Beyond the fine achievements of our top students which have been well publicised in the media and the latest edition of Binghi, the year group as a whole performed very well indeed. The analysis of our HSC results presented by Seonia Wark to our staff meeting yesterday highlighted this success and the tight correlation between their increasingly strong academic culture and final scores. This was particularly evident amongst our senior boarders and it was no surprise that 8 of our top 10 achievers were boarders. I know that the support available to them after hours was a key to this success and I offer thanks to the teachers, HSC tutors and boarding staff who generated such a positive environment for them.

Middle School AnnouncementDennis Dempster has let me know that it is his intention to retire from teaching and his position as Head of Middle School at the end of first semester. As many will know, Dennis founded the TAS Middle School in 2000 after spending all of the previous year in research and preparation for this important milestone in our school’s history. He begins his 14th year in this role in 2013 and the impact of his kind, thoughtful and clear leadership through that time has touched something like 1,000 young lives. I know that he will be much missed and we will have the opportunity to farewell him properly at the end of next term. The Head of Middle School position will be advertised in the coming weeks.

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Staffing ChangesJamie Suddaby informed me during the holidays that he will move to Duval High School during this term. Mr Suddaby had kindly agreed to remain with us for the first month of this term until his replacement in the Maths Department arrives. Mr Suddaby’s classes will be taken from Week 5 by Mr Michael Burke who joins us from Mendooran Central School where he has been teaching Maths for the past 4 years. We have a number of other new teaching and support staff joining us this year and it has been a pleasure to welcome them over recent weeks as they have been preparing for the term. • David Slade takes up the position of Coordinator of the Technology and Applied Sciences Department. Mr Levins, who has been in this role in recent years, leaves it to focus on his commitments as Director of ICT and I take this opportunity to thank him for his work with the T.A.S. Department. Mr Slade comes to us from St Claire High School in Sydney and with considerable teaching and industry experience in the Technology and Applied Science (T.A.S.) area.• Anne Hine returns to the Junior School staff to teach our extension and enrichment classes. Anne will be well known to many in the Junior School as she has been with us replacing teachers on leave on occasions in recent years. • Caroline Nivison who taught Lizzie Hartley’s classes during her long service leave last year now rejoins the Visual Arts Department to take up that role again.• Amanda Hess joins the HSIE Department in a part-time capacity to teach some additional classes created there. Ms Hess moved with her family to Armidale several years ago, having taught previously at Barker College.• Jo Benham takes up the role of Assistant Chaplain and teacher of Christian Studies from Junior School through to Year 7. Mrs Benham trained as a teacher of agriculture and is now furthering her study in theology. • Bevan Michel takes up the role of T.A.S. KLA Workshop Assistant and will be working with students in the Trades Training Centre. Mr Michel is a trained mechanic, experienced metals fabricator and keen fire fighter. He has most recently been working with Grant McCarroll Ford. • TAS Old Boy Ben Kiss has been appointed as Hoskins Centre Technical Supervisor and will join us in April. In the interim, our 2012 Captain of Drama, Kye Hardingham, has stepped into that role.• Finally, Annikki Reader has been appointed as our new Junior School Homework Centre Assistant. Ms Reader is local to Armidale, has an academic background in community service work qualifications and was most recently an au-pair in Germany through 2012.

New GAPsWe also welcome two new GAP students this term. Adrian Hossell joins us from St. Stithians in Johannesburg and we are awaiting the arrival of Broc Thomas from Harare in Zimbabwe.

Changes to Positions of ResponsibilityIn addition to the new staff welcomed this term, I draw attention to several other key changes to positions, all of which were announced late last year:• Deputy Headmaster (dhm@as.edu.au) - Alan Jones • Director of Pastoral Care (dpc@as.edu.au) – Barney Buntine. This new position is an expansion of the former role of Dean of Students to include oversight of all areas of the pastoral care program at TAS. This is in line with our Vision 2025 goals in the area of pastoral care and will specifically include driving the agenda on positive psychology and restorative justice practices.• Director of Co-curricular (dcc@as.edu.au) - Jason Lincoln. The expansion of Mr Lincoln’s role from Sportsmaster to Director of all Co-curricular activities is designed to create better balance and promote even further breadth of healthy activity for our students. • Abbott Housemaster – Alex Smith • Junior School Curriculum Co-ordinator – Veronica Waters• Cadet Commander – Trevor Thatcher• Cadet Training Officer and Middle School Deputy Housemaster – Chris Pittman

Congratulations to Tim WilliamsonI was delighted to hear that the TAS Dux from 2011, Tim Williamson, has been offered a place in the highly selective Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) in Science degree at the Australian National University (ANU) this year. This degree is only open to students achieving an ATAR of over 99.0 and requires a rigorous interview process and support from referees. Entry is limited to 8 to 10 students from across the country each year and I congratulate Tim on joining such good company.

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P&F ASSOCIATION, SANDRA KAYNES - PRESIDENTWelcome to all students and parents for what will be another very busy term in the 2013 P&F calendar.

This term we have the Junior Swimming carnival (13 February), Middle/Senior School swimming carnival (15th February), Middle/Senior School Grandparents Day (22 March), Junior School Athletics (26 March), Middle/Senior School Athletics ( 27 March) and the first weekend of the term 1 break (13/14 April) our annual TAS Rugby carnival. More details for each of these events will be given over the next couple of weeks; all proceeds raised go back into our school.

Liaison ParentsThanks to all those who have volunteered to be Liaison Parents in 2013.

AGMOur Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday 20 February 2013. The AGM will take place at 7pm in the McConville Centre. All executive positions will be declared vacant and a new executive for 2013 will be elected. After discussions in our past P&F meetings the current executive will remain in office in 2013 as the ‘Outgoing Executive” to support the new incoming executive. A nomination form will need to be completed and submitted by Monday 18 February 2013, this form is located on the TAS website.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Term 1 Week 2Wednesday 6 February HSC Drama Excursion leaves for Sydney12.00 Liaison Parent Welcome Lunch - Big School6.00pm Junior School Parent Information Evening for Years K, 1 and 5 in Memorial Hall6.30pm Evening Prayer7.30pm Information Evening for Art/French trip to Paris in the French Room - MoyesEvening First Aid Course

Thursday 7 February MTA Assessment Day Year 11 - 8.45am -12.25pm Year 12 - 12.25pm - 4.00pm Friday 8 February4.00pm Houses depart for the coast Saturday 9 February House coast weekend

Sunday 10 February House coast weekend

Monday 11 February8.00pm MS/SS 200IM swimming events

Tuesday 12 February8.30am Student & all staff ID photos - formal uniform

Term 1 Week 1Wednesday 30 January9.00am Junior School Welcome at Junior School followed by morning tea6.00pm Boarders’ Formal Dinner and combined Chapel Service Thursday 31 January Friday 1 February6.00-8.00pm Junior School Welcome Barbeque McConville Centre Saturday 2 February

Sunday 3 February Residential Staff Firt Aid Course

Monday 4 February6.00pm Junior School Parent Information Evening for Years 2, 3 and 4 in Memorial HallEvening First Aid Course

Tuesday 5 February

Swimming SuccessWhile most of us have been relaxing and enjoying the fruits of summer, Jay Kennedy has been training and competing at a very high level in his swimming though the holidays. He competed in both the New England and North West Area Championships in Muswellbrook at the start of the holidays and then in the NSW State Age Championships at Homebush earlier this month, performing very well in both. He is now well positioned for the next rounds of competition in Tamworth City, the NSW Country Championships and the NSW State Open Championships and I am sure that all at TAS will join me in wishing him well.

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GENERAL NOTICES

2013 Art/French Trip

Saturday 21 Septemberto 3 October, 2013

Attention all Year 9, 10 and 11 Art and French students!There will be an Information Evening about our trip to France on Wednesday evening, 6th February at 7.30pm. This will be held in the French room, which is on the ground floor of the Moyes building. Please note that it’s easiest to park outside the room or at the front of the school.We look forward to seeing you there.

Mme Tamminga and Mr WhiteBrochures re the trip are currently available in Reception

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TAS Mathematics and English/Essay Subjects Tutoring and Homework Centre

At a glance

* Operates four afternoons a week in Cash Block (Maths Block) from 3.45 to 5.30pm (Mon to Thurs) commencing in Term 1 Week 2 * Two sessions each afternoon - Year 6 to 8 (3.45 to 4.30pm) and Year 9 to 11 (4.30 to 5.30pm) * Delicious afternoon tea provided including icy poles in summer * Sessions operate with maximum of six students per tutor * Diagnostic tests and graded worksheets in all basic skills with Extension opportunities for able students * $200 a term for two sessions a week, or, $120 a term for 1 session a week, or, $15 a casual session (Bonus free week for previous enrolments from Term 4. Pay for four weeks and get the fifth week free!!) * Students can mix and match - they can do a session of Maths and one of English each week * Tuition is offered to TAS students, girls participating in combined classes (taught at TAS) and those students currently enrolled in this program.

Enquiries and bookings - Gaye Piper: gpiper1@as.edu.au or 0410 924 191

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HOSKINS CENTRE, EMMA BUZO - MANAGER

Regional opera company makes debut with The Marriage of Figaro

A unique collaboration between up and coming opera singers from Sydney and Brisbane, a creative team in Armidale and The Armidale School brought the TAS Hoskins Centre to life in late January with Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.

It was the inaugural production of Opera New England, which was formed last year to both perform opera in the region and give young up-and-coming opera singers from both Sydney and Brisbane a critical opportunity to be able to perform in a full, professionally produced opera early in their career.

The project is modeled on the famous Glyndebourne Festival in England, which started in very similar circumstances in 1934 and now presents about 120 performances a year to an audience of around 150,000.

TAS is proud to be a sponsor of Opera New England, with the Hoskins Centre proving the ideal venue for productions including Figaro’s three sell-out performances. In addition to the venue, TAS student Anthony Carlon assisted with the lighting and TAS staff were involved in the production, including Pat Bradley in production, and Geoff Derrin and Alastair Finco in the 11 piece orchestra.

Voice students from the Sydney and Brisbane Conservatoriums of Music learnt their roles in December before the cast came together the week before the production, boarding in Abbott House.

The show marked a special return to his hometown for Queensland Conservatorium student and TAS Old Boy Sam Payne who played Don Curzio (seen below centre). As a student at TAS Sam performed in many musical and dramatic productions, includ-ing a special fundraiser for the Hoskins Centre. He described being able to perform opera with such talented people as ”a real privilege”.

For a recording of the show check out http://www.as.edu.au/movies/Figaro.m4v

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For all information regarding Music at TAS please visit our webpage - music.as.edu.au

Jazz Workshop with Andreas Böhlen - Monday 4 FebruaryTo kick off our band program in 2013, TAS Music Department in conjunction with NECOM are proud to present a Jazz work-shop with internationally renown Jazz musician and composer Andreas Böhlen. The workshop will take place with Böhlen and his amazing band on Monday 4th February from 4-6pm in the TAS Music Cen-tre (3:45 arrival). We are very privileged that Böhlen has included this workshop on his Australian tour. If you are interested in all things Jazz - this is the workshop for you! All students across our instrumental program are welcome to attend - all instrument types and standards welcome. The cost of the workshop is $10 and will be billed to your child's TAS account. If you intend to take part in the workshop please RSVP to music@as.edu.au Please remember to also bring your instrument with you (keyboard/piano and drum kit will be provided). I hope to see as many students as possible at the workshop on Monday.

Ensembles 2013 Please note ensemble rehearsals will commence next week (week 2). Chapel Choir will commence in week 3. Rehearsals in 2013 will take place at the following times:

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f your son would like to take part in an ensemble during 2013 please send confirmation to music@as.edu.au

MUSIC, NIK GLASS - DIRECTOR

Ensemble Day Time Venue Ensemble Director

TAS Big Band Monday 3:45-5pm Music Centre Mr FincoTAS Drum Line Monday 3:45-6pm Music Centre Mr GlassSenior Jazz Combo

Monday 5:00-6:00pm Music Centre Mr Dunham

TAS Guitar Band

Tuesday 1:20-2pm (lunchtime)

Music Centre Mrs Butcher

TAS Singers Wednesday 7:40-8:40am Music Centre Mr GlassTAS Wind Ensemble

Thursday 7:40-8:40am Music Centre Mr Woodhouse

3-5 Choir Thursday Period 4 Music Centre Mr OxleyK-2 Choir Thursday Period 5 Music Centre Mr OxleyChapel Choir Friday 3:45-5pm Chapel Mr Oxley

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SPORT, JASON LINCOLN - SPORTSMASTER

Welcome back to what will be a brilliant term. Sport commences this week and will be as normal.Please check the sport website for more information - http://teams.as.edu.au/groups/sport/

Tennis - Luke PolsonWelcome back and I hope you all had a great break.Tennis will resume tomorrow (Wednesday) for years 6 and up. Training will run as normal Wed/Thurs and comps will start again this Friday/Sat.Please familiarise yourselves again with the tennis webpage. This site has all the information relating to times and group lists etc. http://teams.as.edu.au/groups/tennis

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Independent Schools Cricket Festival This year the festival was hosted by Canberra Grammar and saw TAS competing against Saint Ignatius Riverview and Downlands College as well as Grammar. The first match saw TAS up against Downlands College. Batting first TAS compiled a solid score of 210 with strong performance from Ian Ranger (40), Sam Hutton (35) and Hunter Barntett (39). In a close finish Downlands were able to reach the required target in the 49th over with three wickets remaining.

TAS backed up the following day against Saint Ignatius Riverview. Once again batting first TAS achieved another solid score of 218 with Will Frost (70) and Angus Brunsdon (33) leading the way. Unfortunately an outstanding 143 run partnership ended TAS’ hopes of securing a win. Will Lambell once again led the way with the ball taking three wickets.

TAS went into game three against Canberra Grammar desperate for a win. TAS were in trouble at 8 – 119. However that brought Will Lambell and Max Laurie together who were able to rescue the team putting together an 82 run partnership and helped the team reach 214. Highlights with the bat came from Will Frost (43), Max Laurie (39) and Will Lambell (43 not out). TAS were able to snatch a win dismissing Grammar for 186.

Saint Ignatius Riverview were the eventual winners of the Festival, winning all three matches. Huge thanks go to Greg Brunsdon who drove the bus and supported the team enthusiastically throughout the week. It was greatly appreciated by all the boys.

Kayaking Results - Congratulations to allNational Wildwater SprintsNick Allen Bronze (Mixed club team) Opens mens k1 Schools NationalsNick Allen Bronze - U18 DRR Nick Allen, Tiernan May, Alex Crees-Meldrum Bronze - U18 DRR teamsNick Allen, Alex Crees Bronze - 17’s C2National's - Club competitionNick Allen/Gypsy Dunne, Tiernan May/David Williams, Catrioana Bain/Megan Kennedy Gold U18 Mx C2 Team (Big river team)Nick Allen, Tiernan May, David Williams Bronze U18 M K1 Team

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HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL, DENNIS DEMPSTER From the Head of Middle SchoolOn behalf of the Middle School staff, welcome to new and returning students and their families to the start of the 2013 year. We trust you had a wonderful family holiday and your son’s return rejuvenated and prepared to begin a year of academic studies and sporting and cultural endeavours.

The role of the homeroom teacher is a crucial component of our Middle School philosophy. Our homeroom teachers for this year are: Year 6 – Mr Neil Druce and Mr Tim Hadfield, Year 7 – Ms Cindy Barnsley, Mr Andrew O’Connell and Mr Bill Doherty and Year 8 –Ms Fiona Taber, Mr Chris Spencer and Mr Mark Harrison. My teaching responsibilities will include Year 7 Philosophy and Learning Support. Mrs Regina Pollard will be responsible for Year 6 to 8 Learning Support and Mrs Alison Evans will ensure the smooth running of the Middle School Office running in her role as Middle School Administrative Assistant.

In order to provide an appropriate educational programme, students will be tested during Term 1. Based on the results of these diagnostic tests, classroom work and previous school reports it may be necessary to assign students to a new homeroom.We look forward to your support and involvement in your son’s education throughout the year.

Departing Gift from Year 8We would like to thank the 2012 Year 8 students and their parents for their most appreciated gift of a beautiful James White painting of the Chapel. The painting has been hung in the Middle School and will be enjoyed by staff, students and parents for years to come.

UniformsWe request that all uniforms, which includes hats, shoes, school bags and laptop bags need to be clearly and correctly labeled with your son’s name.

Family BBQ and Parent Information EveningOur Middle School Welcoming Family Barbeque and Parent Information Session will be held on Thursday, 14th February, which is the day prior to the swimming carnival. The Information Session will begin at 5:30pm in the Middle School and will be followed by the barbeque at McConville Centre. At 7:30pm families are invited to attend the War Cries Competition at the Sports Centre.

Contacting the Middle SchoolThroughout the year concerns regarding your son’s educational programme should be directed to either their homeroom teach-er or Mr Dempster or Mrs Evans on 6776 5819. Parents may wish to leave a message on the Middle School answering machine by phoning 6776 5819. Please be aware that the office may be unattended during the afternoon hours and calls and messages may not be responded to until later in the day.

Junior Round Square Conference – Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School20-25 April 2013 Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is hosting the Junior Round Square conference in the April holidays in 2013. There will be a pre-conference trip of around 5 days prior to the conference and costs for this trip will be available in the next week or so but will be around $2,500. The sooner delegates are confirmed and flights booked, the better the chance we have of cheaper flights.

Please see Mr O’Connell in the first instance for an application form, talk to your teacher, Mr Dempster or see Mrs Barnier or Mr Buntine for more information.

Round Square Representativesabarnier@as.edu.aubbuntine @as.edu.au

GET YOUR APPLICATION IN NOW!

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HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL, IAN LLOYD

From Ian LloydAgain, I welcome all our new and returning families to Junior School for 2013. I trust all families have had an exciting yet refreshing time over the holidays and are ready to take on the new school year. Please remember that we are a school always ready to listen and our doors are open. I look forward to seeing you again this year. As announced last year, Mrs Veronica Waters has now assumed the new role of Curriculum Coordinator. This appointment recognises the renewed focus on our academics and it is exciting that Veronica's expertise and passion for this role has been acknowledged and will now be harnessed to the full. Mrs Anne Hine has been appointed to teach our Extension and Enrichment program. Anne is a very experienced and talented teacher and we are delighted that she has joined us at TAS. This is a very exciting development in Junior School and we look forward with anticipation as the role develops. Mrs Jo Benham has taken up the position of Assistant Chaplain and Ms Annikki Reader is the new Homework Centre Assistant. We wish them well for the year ahead.

I look forward to seeing our students using the new Junior School basketball court, so generously donated by Year 5 families last year. It will be a wonderful addition to our playground and we thank all involved for their contributions. And finally, our thanks to the grounds and domestic staff for their hard work throughout the holiday break to prepare our rooms and surrounds for the year ahead. You will see that much work has been done and we thank them for it.

Looking AheadTuesday 29 January Transition Information Night 6-7.30pm in the Transition classroomFriday 1 February Junior School Welcome BBQ 6-8pm - Undercover area in JS Monday 4 February Parent Information Evening for year 2 3 & 4 – Junior School classrooms School Sport BeginsWednesday 6 February Presentation from students who travelled to Tezukayama School in JapanWednesday 6 February Parent Information Evening for years K, 1 & 5 – Junior School classroomsWednesday 13 February Junior School Swimming Championships

Junior School Contact BookletParents will be asked for their permission to share contact details with other parents for the purpose of producing a Junior School Contact Booklet. This request will be sent electronically before the end of the week and is additional to any other permis-sion you may have granted for the School to access your contact details.

Happy BirthdayMany children celebrated their birthday during the holidays and we trust you all had a wonderful day. We also wish all children celebrating their birthday this week, a very Happy Birthday.

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Junior School BarbecueThis is a wonderful opportunity for new and returning TAS families and staff to get together and have a most enjoyable evening. We welcome and encourage all families to attend. The barbecue will be held in the Junior School under cover area on Friday, 1 February from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. The much loved jumping castle has been booked and will provide easy entertainment for the masses of children.

Formal Uniform – Tuesday 12 FebruaryA reminder that children are required to wear formal uniform on this date as individual and family school photographs will be taken. Please ensure that your photograph order is returned to the Junior School Office by that day. Please contact Main School reception if you did not receive your photo form in the mail earlier this Year.

TAS to Tez 2012From the 8 to 17 December 2012, nine students from the Junior School travelled to Osaka, Japan for the biannual TAS/ Tezukayama Gakuin Elementary School exchange. Accompanied by Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Mr Portell, Mrs Dianne Paull and Mrs Sue Byatt, the boys were treated to an array of Japanese hospitality and generosity as they spent the days participating in typical lessons within the school, whilst evenings and the final weekend were spent with host families. For many of the boys, some of whom had never been on a plane, let alone out of the country, the process of engaging with the foreign culture and language was an exciting and eye-opening experience. It was truly wonderful to see just how much these boys were banding together and proving themselves capable of feats previously unthought of. Noticeably, the boys were impressed at the way the Japanese students, teachers and families welcomed us and showed respect to each other, which soon began to rub off.As part of the itinerary, we were treated to guided tours of many of Osaka and Kyoto's famous and world heritage sites, such as Kiyomizu Temple and Osaka Castle, which provided an historical balance to the technologically enthralling Kawasaki Museum in the western port area of Kobe.Many thanks to all whose investments of time, money and resources helped to maintain and strengthen the bonds between our two fantastic schools.

For more on this great trip see: http://teams.as.edu.au/groups/juniorschoolnewsandevents/wiki/e1cb1/TAS_to_Tez_2012.html

Parent Information Evenings 6.00–7.00pmParents are warmly invited to attend these evenings in Week 2, Monday 4 and Wednesday 6 February. They will begin in the un-dercover area with drinks and nibbles. Groups then move off to their child’s classroom. These sessions are informative and also an excellent opportunity to get to know other parents of children in your child’s class. They are also very enjoyable! Teachers will explain their expectations and procedures operating within the classroom.

The boys became fully involved in many lessons in the classroomsThe sightseeing was fantastic - here in from of the famous Osaka Castle

One final presentation - singing the School Hymn for the billeting families and staff

Contacting the Junior School Ph: 6776 5817Parents may wish to leave a message on the Junior School answering machine by phoning 02-6776 5817. These messages are noted prior to school, during the recess and lunch breaks and after 3.30pm. A message left on the Junior School answering ma-chine will enable staff to return your call at a suitable time.

Naming BelongingsParents are encouraged to name all their children’s belongings. Whilst we endeavour to return all lost property it becomes in-credibly difficult if items are not named. A blue lost property box is in the Junior School Homework Centre room and parents are encouraged to check here in the first instance if items are lost. Items returned to the school are often left at the main TAS Recep-tion, please do not forget to check here for any items. Please ensure all second hand clothing is marked with the correct name.

Absences from SchoolParents are asked to advise the School if their child is absent by 9.00am on the day and a note from the parent explaining the absence is required to be sent to the teacher upon the child’s return to school. We suggest that if your child has been ill during the night or in the morning, the best place for them is at home where they will receive the constant care necessary.If a child has vomiting or diarrhea, it is expected they will not return to school for a period of 24 hours for the last symptom.Parents of students who are ill at school, will be contacted so the parents can decide what is best for their child.

Please note that all sports training commences in Week 2 on Monday 4th Feb, from 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Children will have sport on the days they trained in Term 4 2012. The children are to be picked up from the turning circle by 5pm or will be returned to the homework centre to be supervised until collected.The basketball miniball competition should commence on Monday 11th February and will be confirmed by coaches next week. Alligators will commence this Friday 1st February. Tennis competition commences on Friday 8th February. Cricket games will commence on Saturday 9th February.See the draw for the first games on the website.

For the new children who are keen to become involved in summer sport, please see Mrs Kirsty Brunsdon or email her on kbruns-do@as.edu.au this week. If you are already involved in a town team competition for summer, you may continue with that team for the remainder of the term. Please note that sport is compulsory for Years 3, 4 & 5 but new students may wish to start sport in Term 2. Sports Training Please note that sports’ training is always on regardless of weather conditions for both summer and winter sports. Should the weather be inclement, or scheduled games cancelled, the coaches will still be using this time to coach the children, and the children’s attendance remains compulsory. JS Swimming Carnival - Wednesday 13th February - Please note that carnival nominations for races have been sent home this week - please read the back of the sheet for informa-tion before filling in the form. Return forms by Wednesday 6th February to Mrs Brunsdon. Please email if you have any concerns with the form on kbrunsdo@as.edu.au Note Kindergarten children will be allowed to compete the 25m freestyle with a kick board if they wish.

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT, KIRSTY BRUNSDON

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC

Research proves that singing, listening and playing music enhances the development of a child’s confidence, socials skills and academic achievement across all areas of learning. Grab a head start this year by joining one of NECOM’s exciting and fun-filled programs –

• MusicFoundationProgram Music skills for K-Yr 2

• ChoralProgram Minisingers (K-Yr 2) Cantilena (Yr 3-6) New England Singers (Yr 7-12)

• Instrumental&EnsembleProgram String, Woodwind & Brass lessons Junior String and Wind Ensembles Armidale String, Wind & Youth Orchestras

Music is the greatest gift you can give your child!

Contact us for 2013 Program Information:Tel: 02 6773 6419

Email: admin@necom.org.auWeb: necom.une.edu.au

NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC

Research proves that singing, listening and playing music enhances the development of a child’s confidence, socials skills and academic achievement across all areas of learning. Grab a head start this year by joining one of NECOM’s exciting and fun-filled programs –

• MusicFoundationProgram Music skills for K-Yr 2

• ChoralProgram Minisingers (K-Yr 2) Cantilena (Yr 3-6) New England Singers (Yr 7-12)

• Instrumental&EnsembleProgram String, Woodwind & Brass lessons Junior String and Wind Ensembles Armidale String, Wind & Youth Orchestras

Music is the greatest gift you can give your child!

Contact us for 2013 Program Information:Tel: 02 6773 6419

Email: admin@necom.org.auWeb: necom.une.edu.au