Junior School BulletinIssue 7 / 17 May 2019

FETEThere has been a buzz and really positive energy around the school this week as we reflect upon the success of the Fete. It was a magnificent day with so much to do and see. Everywhere I looked there were excited squeals of laughter whether it be from the rides, dunk the teacher, chocolate bed or winning a prize from the cent auction. The crowds were thoroughly entertained by the students throughout the day, reminding us of the amazingly talented students that we have in our school.

To everyone who volunteered their time to make this community event so successful – thank you!!! Your time and efforts are truly appreciated. To the P & F Organising Committee (Amanda Ryan, Jess Russell, Nicole Ainger, Jeff Bauman, Kyelie Baxter, Nikki Beaver, Matthew Gisler & Jessica Gisler) our heartfelt thanks goes out to all of you. You should feel very proud of what you have achieved.

Junior School News

MOTHER’S DAYHappy Mother’s Day to all the Mums in our community. I hope your children spoiled you last Sunday. There aren’t words to say thank you to the Mums for all that they do. Once again thank you to the P & F for organising the Mother’s Day stall. Some amazing gifts for Mum.

NAPLANThe annual NAPLAN tests were conducted last week. The students took these tests within their stride. These tests give us good general feedback and we can look at trends, areas of strength and areas for growth to further support the work that is being done day in and day out. Parents are reminded that they are only one assessment tool that we

“The poor you will always have with you…”– Matthew 26:11a (NIV)

Next week, students from around the College will receive information about a program/activity called the Refu.Me challenge. This challenge is organised by the Australian Lutheran World Service. The challenge is designed to raise

use to gauge student results and report to parents. These coupled with portfolios, conferences and report cards form part of a comprehensive reporting program.

100% HOPE CHOIRRecently the staff and students were thoroughly entertained by a Ugandan Choir. 100% Hope is a charity organisation in Uganda that is giving education and hope to underprivileged children. If you would like to know more about the work and potentially contribute to their work, please follow the link to their website. http://www.100-hope.org/

ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVELAs part of the initiative to improve car park congestion, parents and children are invited to walk to school with Mr Schumacher on Tuesday mornings. We will meet in Martin Sheils Park (across the road from The Plantation Café) and walk to school. Parents are encouraged to walk with their children too. Please do not drop your children off at the park unattended. We will depart the park at 7:45 am. I look forward to seeing you there and together reduce congestion and increase our steps for the day. On Friday, 31 May we will have a special assembly to officially launch Active School Travel. Tuesday, 4 June will be our active school

travel day with lots of prizes for those who use some of the alternate ways to get to school. These include – walking to school, riding bikes, catching a bus or car-pooling.

NOMINATE A TEACHERAt St Andrews we have many outstanding teachers in our College and Early Learning Centre. Why not take the time to recognise these teachers by nominating them now for the 2019 TEACHX Awards, formerly the Excellence in Teaching Awards. TEACHX celebrates excellence in teaching and promotes the important work of registered teachers across all schooling sectors and early learning centres in Queensland. Nominees will have their profile featured on the Queensland College of Teachers’ Teacher Stories website.

Winners will be announced at an evening ceremony in Brisbane on Thursday 24 October, on the eve of World Teachers’ Day in Queensland. Nominations close Friday 26 July.

Follow this link to this website to nominate - https://www.qct.edu.au/teachx

Darrin SchumacherDeputy Principal / Head of Junior School

Chaplains Chat

Sport NewsHINTERLAND CROSS COUNTRYCongratulations to all students who competed at the Hinterland Cross Country last week. We had over 20 Junior School students compete. A special mention to Mia Leyland who placed third in the 10 Years Girls 2km event. This was Mia’s first year at Cross Country so this is an outstanding result. Georgia Whale and Mia Leyland will be competing at the Regionals trials in a few weeks and we wish them all the best.

Casey WestJunior School Sport Coordinator

awareness/empathy for refugee issues and to raise funds in order to send refugee children to school.

Students will be given a Refu.Me “passport” which outlines 1 of 10 challenges that they can choose to be involved in. Some of the challenges will take place at school. Some are better suited to take place at home. We will be encouraging all students to undertake their challenge in Week 8. Between then and now, students are to seek sponsorship to fulfil their challenge. I am conscious that there are a multitude of programs/initiatives that seek your financial support, so we will be asking students to raise sponsorship from people outside of their immediate family.

Jesus once remarked, “the poor you will always have with you.” This comment was not a discouraging comment, as in, “give up now – you will never succeed” – but rather, “keep on keeping on because this is an area that always needs work and attention.”

When I consider the plight of refugees around the world, I know this is an area that needs our work and attention. Whatever money we can raise through this program will give refugee students a chance to further themselves in a way not normally possible. I love that this program is not simply about the money – it also provides students a taste of what living as a refugee would be like.

Thanks in advance for your help and support of this program. Remember to encourage your child/children to seek sponsorship from people outside of your immediate family.

Nathan GloverCollege Pastor

Pastoral Care

THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAYThere are many articles, websites and parenting gurus who espouse the benefits of play for our children and our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme also has a lot to say about the role of play in children’s development and learning. The IBO website states the following:

• Play is essential for young children’s cognitive, social, emotional, physical and brain development.

• Through play, children construct meaning and define themselves as members of a learning community.

Through play we are giving children an opportunity to develop the key skills (approaches to learning) that they will need now and later in life. The foundational skills of resolving conflict, respecting others, accepting responsibility, risk-taking and safety, codes of behaviour, thinking, questioning, observing, motor skills, spatial awareness, etc can all be developed through play.

On Thursday 23 May we are celebrating play and being under 8. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Parents and younger siblings. are most welcome to join our afternoon of play and celebration.

UNDER 8’SWeek

88’S’S Week

ELC • Prep • Year 1 • Year 2

Thursday 23 May, 1:30pm-2:45pm

Junior School Oval & under the MPH

Parents and younger siblings are welcome to attend

Playdough • Puzzles • Sand play • Bee Bots • Storytime • Bubbles and many more

Activities include

Karen KoehlerDeputy Head of Junior School and Pastoral Care Coordinator

Art News

SCOPE WINNERS 2019

ELC Winner Unknown Runner-up Zion Wagner, Year 1

Years 3-6 Winner Phoebe Bauman, Year 6Years 3-6 Runner-up Phoebe Bauman, Year 6

Years 7-9 Winner Reef Scott, Year 8Years 7-9 Runner-up Miles Blanchard, Year 8

Years 10-12 Winner Benjamin Long, Year 10Years 10-12 Runner-up Georgia Dunlea,Year 10

Open Winner Mardi Frost, OpenOpen Runner-up Carly Dempsey, Open

Congratulations to all those who entered Scope this years- we had over 150 entries! Many thanks to our judge, Luke Workman (Class of 2018) who is currently working as a photographer. We appreciate him taking the time to provide valuable feedback. All photographers are encouraged to continue snapping away and experimenting with the light.

Ngaire HarmanArt teacher

Performing Arts News

Last Saturday saw hundreds of children perform across two stages at the College Fete. From Mini Musos, Semitones through to The Saints, children were singing, dancing, acting and making music in front of appreciative audiences. It was truly a wonderful showcase of the many and varied opportunities in the Arts at St Andrews.

Cilla Scott Head of Arts

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P&F NewsWell that’s a wrap for the 2019 Fete. We hope you enjoyed it as much a us!. Thank you so much to all the parents, staff and students who volunteered their time to help and support bringing the Fete together.

Major Raffle Hyundai Accent proudly sponsored by James Frizelle.Congratulations to:

1st place Mardi Frost 2nd place Robyn Burford3rd place Erin More

SILENT AUCTIONMedland Orthodontics congratulations to Christine Litera.

MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE 1st place $50 Event Cinema Gift Card - Jude 1B 2nd place P&F Hamper - Noah 4B

CHOCOLATE BLOCKS COMPETITION Congratulations to 5B who collected 100 blocks of chocolate for the chololate bed. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday for your pizza party.

A huge thank you to these businesses for their generosity in sponsoring stalls at the Fete. Because of these fantastic sponsorships, Fete was an affordable day out for our St Andrews family community to enjoy.

JAMES FRIZELLE Sponsorship - Car

KOALA COACHES - donated $5000 and bus on the day.

MEDLAND ORTHODONTICS - Sponsored the silent auction for Orthodontics work

HUTCHINSONS BUILDERS - $1430 for Aerial Angels - $400 for Sushi - $180 for First Aid

BEN & JERRY’S - Ice cream for the Ben & Jerry’s stall

IQ ACCOUNTANTS - $500 for Face Painters

OFF THE CUFFE DESIGNS - $100 for Garden Games

THINK COOLING - $500 for Souvlaki

TRAILERS PARTS & REPAIRS - $355 for Snow Cones

REID STREET KITCHEN - $300 tattoo

PET WELLNESS CENTRE - $900 for Old McDonald’s Farm

PALM BEACH PLUMBING AND DRAINING - $300 for the Treasure Hunt

GLOBAL TRAVEL AND CRUISE - $500 for the Fairy Floss Stall

INSTYLE PATIOS & DECKS - $500 for the BBQ & Drinks Stall

APA PAINTERS GOLD COAST - $500 for the Magic Show

BAKER LEGAL AND CONVEYANCING SERVICES- $500 for the German Sausage Stall

DONNA PEARS ACCOUNTING - $500 for the Hamburger Stall

MCKAYS SOLICITORS - $500 for the BBQ Stall

SOUTHERN GOLD COAST REALTY - $700 for the Plant Stall

GLOBAL HARDWARE - $500 for the Lolly Stall

ALWAYS DRY - Lifetime Car Paint Protection System & more! Valued at $1600

THE FREEDOM STATE - $500 for the Henna

CREATE AND SUPPLY - $420 for Balloon Twisting

DEJAVU WINES - wine and champagne bar

PROGRESS PLUMBING AND MAINTENANCE $300 for chairs under the marquee.

Thank you so much for all these businesses that donated to the Cent Auction:Always DryFocus Plus Service AuditorsKaren Andrews MPAustralian Skin Clinics Pacific Fair ZambrerosThree WorldsWell Nourished QT HotelTallebudgera Vet ClinicMega Office Supplies Fat ChickenBunnings BurleighTrickpic Rock’n’Slide SkateboardingJaxTyre Services Burleigh Epic Skate RinkMcDonaldsBarreiro Wall Style StudioTallebudgera Golf CourseZe PickleTupperware Consultant - Nurit DimensteinDoodlebugsPancakes in Paradise Beacon Lighting BurleighChipmunksStone & Wood Brewing Co Tropical Fruit WorldLabella SalonKingpinThe Real Deal Fun CasinoChemist Warehouse Mega CheerLumber Punks Rebound LandWet Noses Mobile VetChevon YogaWazenBlack Hops BreweryCurrumbin RSL Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Just SunniesCoastal FreshMiami MarkettaTwin TownsGreen Clean Northern Rivers SPROUT The Human Story Mollycoddle Photo PropsPremier DJSCarrara Dental Practice & Implant CentreGoodyear Autocare Burleigh HeadsThe Bruhil FamilyMedland OrthodonticsLana Noir Photography StudioBen and Jerry’s Burleigh BearsPolar FXPutt PuttThe Clean DJ CaltexAerial AngelsMadison Jane Boutique

WILD AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES

ST ANDREWS LUTHERAN COLLEGE PRIMARY STUDENTS

Learn to create, draw and paint. Use your imagination, it’s fun for everyone.

When: Monday 3.00pm-4.30pm

Where: Meet outside the STEAM room

Most art materials supplied. Expert tuition artist/teacher. Free snacks supplied

Make sure you dont miss out, Text now on 0402328987 (Include name and school)

Dates to Remember

MAY

Wednesday 22

Year 3 Excursion to QLD Museum

Wednesday 29

Year 5 Camp

Year 1C Coordinator event

Friday 31

Junior School Zero to Hero Assembly

JUNE

Tuesday 4

Active School Travel Day Launch

Wednesday 5

Year 3 Incursion cooking in STEAM room

UPCOMING P&F MEETINGSAll school families and community members welcome at the P&F meetings.General Meeting • Wednesday, 12 June - 7.00pm • Wednesday, 11 September - 7.00pm • Wednesday, 20 November - 7.30pmAGM • Wednesday, 20 November - 7.00pm

The P&F have four meetings per year, one per term on a Wednesday evening in the CRC Senior Library. We always welcome new faces and love to hear new ideas.

Enjoy your weekend and God bless from the P&F team.

UNDER 8’SWeek

88’S’S Week

ELC • Prep • Year 1 • Year 2

Thursday 23 May, 1:30pm-2:45pm

Junior School Oval & under the MPH

Parents and younger siblings are welcome to attend

Playdough • Puzzles • Sand play • Bee Bots • Storytime • Bubbles and many more

Activities include

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