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NAPLAN Results - 2014At Lindisfarne we strongly believe in educating the whole child. We are a school that lives the values of Respect, Wisdom and Compassion; practised with intention and are extremely proud of all our students.

Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 recently received their results for the 2014 NAPLAN tests conducted at the start of Term 2. This year’s results were reported on the following measures: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation, Numeracy, Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry, Number, Patterns and Algebra.

NAPLAN does provide the school with valuable information on the literacy and numeracy skills of our students.

The following highlights have been identified:

• Over two thirds of our Year 3 students were placed in the top 2 Bands for Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation.

• Over half of our Year 3 students were placed in the top 2 Bands for Numeracy and Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry.

• Over half of our Year 9 students were placed in the top 2 Bands for Numeracy, Number, Patterns and Algebra.

• Our Year 9 reading results were outstanding (more than 20 points above state average).

• 50% of our Year 5 students were placed in the top 2 Bands for Reading.• Year 5 Numeracy results showed significant improvement.• 48% of our Year 7 students are in the top 2 Bands for Reading and Grammar.

Gillian Anstee

Term 3 : Week 29A : 19/09/2014

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WEEk 30BSun 5 Daylight saving will begin

again in NSW on Sunday 5 October 2014, when clocks will go forward one hour at 2:00am.

Mon 6 Public HolidayTue 7 Term 4 Commences

Monday 22 - Friday 26 September Closed

Opening Hours:Monday 29 September

7:45am - 1:30pmTuesday 30 September

1:00pm - 5:00pmThursday 1 October

7:45am - 1:30pmMonday 6 October

Closed (Public Holiday)

P&F NewsProposed Amendment to P&F ConstitutionTo be voted at the next P&F meeting on 14 October 2014.

The amended document can be viewed via the P&F page under the community tab on the Lindisfarne website or by clicking on the link below

http://www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au/images/stories/PandF/2014/ConstitutionAmendment14.pdf

Entertainment Book Fundraiser A SuccessThank you to all the families who purchased an Entertainment Book this year. The fundraiser raised $1551 for the Parents & Friends Association. What a fantastic achievement. Thank you once again to all who supported this fundraiser.

ReminderAbsentees Illness – In the event of a daily absence due to illness or other cause, the School must be notified by 8:45 am each day by one of the following methods:

Phone – A message may be left on voicemail for either Primary or Secondary School students by phoning 07 5590 5927 which is available 24/7, or parents of Sunshine Avenue Campus students may contact the campus directly on 07 5523 1143.

Absences – Students are expected to attend school during listed term dates. All requests for holidays during term time must be addressed to the Assistant Principal in writing.

principal@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.auwww.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

Postal AddressPO Box 996Banora Point NSW 2486Mahers Lane CampusTerranora NSW 2486 07 5590 5099

Sunshine Avenue CampusTweed Heads South NSW 284607 5523 1143

Absentee Line 07 5590 5927

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Mahers Lane NewsSenior EventsIn the last fortnight we have had a number of important ‘right of passage’ events.

Senior InductionOn Tuesday 9 September all Year 11 students were inducted as seniors, with our outgoing leaders ‘passing the light’ to the new leaders.

Year 12 FormalOn Friday 12 September, Year 12 enjoyed a wonderful evening as they celebrated their graduation with their parents and staff.For all the photos click http://gcschoolphotos.shootproof.com/lindisfarneformal2014

Year 12 Graduation ServiceOn Monday 15 September, a moving service was held with students, staff and parents celebrating Year 12’s completion of their schooling.

Year 12 Farewell AssemblyOn Wednesday 17 September, Year 5 to Year 11, staff and parents celebrated Year 12’s final day at Lindisfarne before they enter their stuvac and examination block.

Term 4 Commencement Datereminder – Monday 6 October is a Public Holiday. Term 4 commences on Tuesday 7 October.

Term 4 Parent/Teacher Interviews for Year 7 to Year 11 • Monday 13 October – Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9• Wednesday 15 October – Year 10 and Year 11 Information will be emailed to you during the term break. If you would prefer information sent in the mail please notify Mrs Nixon either by phone (07 5590 5099) or by email (vnixon@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au).

Noelene Wright, Assistant Principal Head of Secondary

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HSIE FacultyYear 9 Geographers Study The Tweed Community’s DevelopmentOur Year 9 Geographers are currently studying the local community and how its character has changed over time. Students recently visited locations in Tweed Heads and Coolangatta. They learnt about the naming of Point Danger and Mount Warning, shipping tragedies whilst crossing the Tweed River bar, surf-lifesaving and beach radio-days, the town-planning impact of the border fence, the rise and demise of the railway from Brisbane, the importance of tourism to the local economy and of interesting characters such as Jack Evans and his porpoise pool.

Students are currently writing up a report on their findings. Thanks are extended to Mrs Myers, Mrs Rowe and Mr Christian who accompanied the students and myself on this excursion.

Pictured: Year 9 Geographer Natalia Green is standing at the same Wharf Street location where a photo of Tweed Heads railway station was taken, circa 1911.

Bryson Coverdale, Director of Human Society and Its Environment.

Curriculum InformationNew TimetableNext term all students will have a new timetable. Students will be able to access their new timetable online via the link on mylindisfarne from Wednesday 24 September.

Year 7 LOTENext term Year 7 students will be choosing their LOTE (Language Other Than English) Course that they will be studying in Year 8, details of this process will be emailed home early next term.

Year 11Next term Year 11 commence their Higher School Certificate courses. Like the Year 11 Preliminary courses there are very strict guidelines for assessments. Please take the time to review the Assessment Policy with your son or daughter before the start of next term.

Year 12 TutorialsDuring the holidays there will be a number of tutorials running to help in the preparation for the Higher School Certificate. Please encourage attendance as the staff have given up their time and would like them to be well attended.

The Library will be open from 8:00am until 3:00pm Monday to Friday.

Day Subject TimeMonday 22 September Ancient History 9:00am-11:30am

Tuesday 23 September

Wednesday 24 September Biology 10:00am-12:30pm

Thursday 25 September Ancient History 9 :00am-11 :30am TBC

Friday 26 September

Monday 29 September

Tuesday 30 September Chemistry 9:00am-12:00pm

Wednesday 1 October Senior Science 12:30pm-3:30pm

Thursday 2 October Dance

Friday 3 October Visual Arts 11:00am-1:00pm

Thursday 2 October

Friday 3 October

During Term 4 • Biology

Friday 17 October 12:00pm-2:30pm

• General Mathematics Thursday 16 October 3:30pm-6:00pm Monday 20 October 3:30pm-6:00pm

• Textiles and Design Wednesday 22 October 8:35am-10:35am

I would like to wish all of Year 12 and the Year 11 Accelerated Mathematics class all the best for the Higher School Certificate.

Caroline Jeffries, Dean of Studies

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English FacultyPoetry Recital Evening16 September 2014‘Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive, and widely effective mode of saying things, and hence its importance.’ Matthew Arnold

This week, 31 students from Stage 1 to Stage 6 engaged their audience with recitals of their chosen poems, in our annual Poetry Recitation Finals.

Their very supportive families and other members of the audience enthusiastically listened with breathless expectation as poems as varied as brief comedies to darker themes, were delivered with aplomb and appropriate register. Indeed, the students’ outstanding ability to communicate, proved Matthew Arnold’s point, to the delight of listeners.

Stage 1 finalists Stage 2 finalists

‘Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.’ Adrian Mitchell.

Our younger recitalists certainly proved that poetry does not ignore most people. Humorous poems about food, parents, and animals entertained the audience and caused many parents to take a new look at this thing called poetry (and their children?).

Left: Stage 2 winner, Flynn Howarth Right: Stage 3 finalists with winner, Zarley Woodger, in the foreground

Between each Stage presentation, wonderful musical items were performed by Lindsey Nolan, Joel Hawkins and Jason Storey.

As we moved through to the older students, the diversity of poems chosen became much more visible. What a breadth of talent was evident in all students, in their ability to select and recite their chosen poems. Stage 4 students offered the audience poems ranging from decisions at a video store, to the challenges of human suffering, to a humorous glance at the creation of mankind.

Left: Stage 4 finalists Right: Stage 4 winner Indiana Marshall

Perhaps the most difficult group for the adjudicator was Stage 5. Again, here we heard poems that confronted our emotions as well as our intellect. These poems illustrated the sensitivity and social conscience of the students and it is a credit to them that they chose meaningful poems, that were recited very effectively.

Left: Stage 5 finalists Right: Stage 5 winner Hannah Roberts

To conclude the evening the audience was treated to outstanding recitations from Year 11 and Year 12 students, that included both traditional and more modern poems.

Left: Stage 6 finalists Right: Winner of Stage 6, Jordi Kitto

A special mention must be made of Jordi Kitto’s recitation and, indeed, his public speaking skills earlier in the year, where he was also winner of the Stage 6 Public Speaking competition.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Poetry Recitation competition, including those many students who did not reach the finals but who showed the commitment to participate and enjoy the delights and challenges of poetry in all of its forms.

We were very grateful to Mrs Bryanne Jardine who adjudicated the finals; to Mrs Suellen Walker for coordinating, adjudicating and managing the event from start to finish; and to the many other members of staff who helped in this competition. Thank you to the parents, grandparents and staff who attended the finals evening, providing a very warm and encouraging audience for our fine students.

Neville Erskine, Director of English and History.

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Visual Arts FacultyThis term Year 9 Art students attended an exciting workshop by local artist Susan Gourley. During the workshop students explored and experimented with a variety of art techniques such as solvent transfer, carbon/graphite paper transfer, paper stencilling (paper cut out) and collage/mixed media. The aim of the workshop was to inspire students by further developing skills that relate to developing their understanding and meaning to the notion of ‘Fantasy Art’ and alternative mark making. The day was a lot of fun and students created some imaginative and intuitive drawings.

The workshop was so successful that Year 11 students will participate in a similar workshop with Susan Gourley in Term 4. If you would like to learn more about Susan’s work or the workshops she will be conducting over the holidays at the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Centre, please visit her website http://www.susangourley.com.au.

Miss Hope and Mrs Nash attended a Teachers Day at Griffith University where they explored studio Portrait Photography. They learnt about

lighting and camera skills to create dramatic and emotive photographs. Earlier in the year, Mrs Nash and Miss Hope also attended a

Photoshop workshop, learning skills to incorporate into the new Digital Media unit for work for Year 9 Visual Arts. During this unit

of work students will explore darkroom techniques, digital photography and appropriation in a new, fun and dynamic

way to create contemporary work.

Ursula Nash, Coordinator of Creative Arts

Sports NewsCongratulations to:

AthleticsAll of the primary and secondary competitors, who travelled to Sydney to run, jump or throw for the NCIS at the NSWCIS Championships this month. Many PB’s, finals and fun times for our orange-clad students! Particular mentions must be made for Lily Dick who was third in the Shot Put and Holly Otto who is the CIS State Champion at High Jump, clearing 1.58m.

NetballAll of the Lindisfarne netball players who celebrated the season with their presentation afternoon and disco on Saturday. Thanks to the Netball Committee who organised a fun afternoon and awarded everyone with terrific trophies.

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TouchAlexander Riddel who represented NSWCIS in the State School Boys Touch Championships this week.

Hockey, AFL and LeagueAll Lindisfarne grand final players at AFL, league and hockey. Some of the premiers and grand final victorious teams were jam-packed with our students. We acknowledge all of your fine efforts this season.

StaffAfter a shock victory in the touch on Thursday (3 - 2), the teachers are yet again overall victors. The basketball score was 31 – 8, but the students made a great comeback in the volleyball winning the third set decider 15-13.

Other News and Dates for the Diary

IronmanWe were very lucky and privileged to host guest speakers Shannon Eckstein, Harriet Brown and Tanyn Lyndon at school, all competitors in the Kellogg’s Nutrigrain Ironman series. They addressed Year 10 and Year 8 regarding their training regime, their successes and dreams and what they ate for breaksfast.

AthleticsApologies to Ronan Smith for omitting him from the list of secondary competitors at the CIS Athletics Championships in the last newsletter. Ronan high jumped for the NCIS on Wednesday.

Rec SportA letter with information regarding Term 4 Rec Sport selections will be emailed this week. The online selections will open after the holidays so that everyone has a fair chance to choose their favourite activity. Selections will open at 5:00pm on Tuesday 7 October and will close at 5:00pm on Friday 10 October. In Week 1, students will have Inter-House activities and the Rec Sport Program will start in week 2.

Dates for the diaryPink Day is October 17. We will be having many fund-raising and awareness building activities on this Friday.

The NCIS Basketball will be held in Coffs Harbour on 4 November and we have the Sports Presentation Assembly

on 11 November.

I trust you have all had fun at sport in Term 3. I hope you enjoy a happy and healthy holiday and are refreshed for

a return to Term 4.

Gay Maynard, Director of PDHPE and Sport

Community NoticesJoin the Lindisfarne Netball Committee for 2015The Lindisfarne Netball AGM will be held on Tuesday 14 October at the Salt Bar.Several committee positions will become vacant and need to be filled. No experience is necessary. Any questions please email lasnetball@gmail.com.Thank you to the 2014 committee for making Lindisfarne Netball such a success.President – Leanne McPhailSecretary - Karolyn TurnerTreasurer – Kelly TandlerRegistrars – Sarah Johnson and Jane McFieUmpire Convenors – Kaye Rudland and Karen YoungExecutive – Lee Richards

Kingscliff Wolves SIX A SIDE – 2014Six a side football is back.When: Tuesday’s from 4.15pm – 8.45pmCommencing: 7 October 2014 for 9 weeksWhere: Casuarina Rugby Fields The competition will run for the following age groups:Introducing new to 2014: U6/U7 (can enter as individuals) and U8’s (must enter as teams of minimum 9 players)U9-U10; U11-U12; U13-U14 (boys, girls and mixed teams will compete against one another in these ages). U15-U16 boys and girls; U18s to Open Mens (A and B Divisions); U18s - Open Women.TEAM NOMINATIONS open online on Monday 15 September 2014 with full payment by 26 September, 2014 $55.00 per person minimum 8 players per team maximum 10 players per team. Numbers are strictly limited.Team nomination forms and all details log on to www.kingsclifffootball.com.au

Trac - Learn To Swim SchoolsSeptember-October Holiday Intensive Learn-To-Swim ProgramBOOK NOW AT RECEPTION- Murwillumbah Pool (02) 6670 2750- Kingscliff Pool (02) 6674 0195- South Tweed Pool (07) 5569 3120Week 1 Monday 22 September to Friday 26 SeptemberWeek 2 Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October5 Days, all classes ONLY $65Please note that there are no makeup lessons available for missed or cancelled holiday lessons.For more information visit trac.tweed.nsw.gov.au

Sunday 21 September, 2014

People think that Surf Life Saving is just about

patrolling the beach. However, your local surf

club plays a much bigger role in your local

community than you might think. Get down to

your local surf club on Sunday 21 September to

be part of the Surf Club Open Day.

For further event info visit surflifesaving.com.au

Our doors are open

2014 Surf Club Open Day

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LIONS CLUB OF TERRANORA LAKES  

 

 

Saturday 25 October 7am – 1pm

Salvation Army Tweed Centre

Cnr Woodlands & Leisure Drive, Banora Point

Items can be dropped off at the Salvation Army -

Tweed Centre 10am - 4pm

Friday 24 October or

call 0427 310 408 for pick up

 

We will take

your unwanted

items  

THINKING ABOUT DOING A SPRING CLEAN

 

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15 CREATIVE ART WORKSHOPS

for ages 5-15yrs in our award winning Pearl Street Art School

Premises in Kingscliff.

MIXED MEDIA MONA LISAWITH JENNY PORTER

9am - 12pmDraw the Mona Lisa and create wild

additions to this classic image.

ANIMAL ILLUSTRATIONSWITH ANNE SMERDON

9am - 12pm

Learn the technique of drawing

animals realistically. (10yrs+)

PAPER FLOWER BOUQUETSWITH KAREN HUGHES

9am - 12pm

Spring is here and we are making giant colourful flowers using paper!

MIXED ARTS AND CRAFTSWITH LESLEY SPENCER

1pm - 4pm Keep your younger kids excited (5+) with

a feast of 3-4 activities.

IPAD ARTWITH DAVID LOVEGROVE

1pm - 4pm

The latest technology + your fully

charged brain = awesome IPAD art.

RECYCLED ANIMALSWITH MARIANNE

1pm - 4pm

Use a range of recycled materials to create unique animal sculptures.

Workshops held at ARTABLE Behind Commonwealth Bank Pearl St Kingscli�

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

DRAW COMIC CHARACTERS WITH DAVID LOVEGROVE

9am - 12pm

Create your own comic characters or

recreate the old favourites.

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MIXED MEDIA ANGEL ARTWITH KAREN HUGHES

9am - 12pmCombine painting and collage to

create two beautiful works on canvas

CLAY CREATIONSWITH MARIANNE

1pm - 4pm

Loads of 3D fun with polymer coloured clay and sun drying clay!

PRINTMAKING FOR KIDSWITH MARIANNE

1pm - 4pm

Explore print and mark-making using ancient and unique techniques.

FASHIONISTAWITH ANNE SMERDON

9am - 12pmCreate fashion inspired artworks in

flowing watercolour. (10yrs+)

FAIRYLAND WITH CHRYSTELLE CHARLES

1pm - 4pm

All things fairy! Build their homes, paint

their pictures, makes their wands.

MIXED MEDIA ANIMALS WITH SUSAN GOURLEY

9am - 12pmAdventures in mixed media techniques.

Take home your own frameable art!

MOSAICS WITH LESLEY SPENCER

1pm - 4pm

Create your own mosaic masterpiece.

KIDS ART!

THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER

MASK MAKING WITH LESLEY SPENCER

9am - 12pmBring alittle piece of Venice home

complete with sparkles!

WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER

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