week 10 term 1 2018 - tudor house school...thurs 12 april: poetry finals, 3 cheers & end of term...
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School Newsletter Week 10 Term 1 2018
Important Information 6 April 2018
Head of School’s News
The Eighties’ Trivia Night on Friday March 23rd, organised by the Tudor Rose Auxiliary Stage One parents, was
a wonderful success. Many thanks to Ollie and Beth Pennington and their team of helpers whose organisation
made the evening such an entertaining community event.
Upcoming Events:
Sat 7 April: IPSHA Cross Country @ TKS
Sun 8 April: Community Chapel Service & Dinner
Thurs 12 April: Poetry Finals, 3 Cheers & end of Term
Term Holidays: Fri 13 – Mon 30 April (inclusive)
Fri 13 – Sun 15 April: TAS Rugby Tour
Wed 25 April: ANZAC Day March
Thurs. 3 May: Dr Kristy Goodwin parent evening
School Notices
SCHOOL CALENDAR: go to
http://www.tudorhouse.nsw.edu.au/calendar
SCHOOL BUSES:
email: [email protected]
CLOTHING POOL:
Open: 8.30am – 9.15am Tuesdays, term time or by
appointment.
STUDENT ABSENCES:
email: [email protected]
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Thanks also for our parents creative and
colourful support for this event! Ticket sales
and contributions on the night raised $1,680.
This money will be used for resources which
benefit particularly the students in Stage
One.
The next event on the social calendar is a
special Mothers’ Day Dinner on Friday May
11th at 7.00pm in the School Dining Room.
Our Catering Team have planned a lovely
menu for the evening. We’d love as many
Tudor House Mums to be part of this
evening as possible. To purchase tickets go
to: http://www.tudorhouse.nsw.edu.au (select make a payment/other activities/TH Mothers Dinner).
Please note that the next Tudor Rose Auxiliary meeting is on Tuesday May 15th at 7.00pm in the Library Lecture
Theatre. All parents and carers are very welcome!
We took time on Wednesday in Chapel to reflect upon the true meaning of Easter. Miss Brown reminded the
students about Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins and his resurrection. We’re looking forward to our Community Chapel
service on Sunday at 6.00pm in the School Chapel, followed by dinner in the Dining Room. Worship will be led by
the Choir, students and our Chaplain, Miss Brown.
We delighted in sharing the excitement before the Easter weekend with our students. The PK-2 students designed
and made magnificent hats for an Easter Hat Parade, and enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt. The Boarders too had a
great time searching for chocolate eggs in the School grounds.
On Thursday March 29th the Tudor House Staff joined the rest of The King’s School Staff at North Parramatta for
a Professional Learning Day in which we focused on human flourishing. We were fortunate to listen to Dan
Haesler who addressed the critical issues of Carol Dweck’s research, exploring how teachers can develop practices
which promote growth (as opposed to ‘fixed’) mindset in students. Dr Suzy Green presented and analysed theories,
models and interventions which support and exalt wellbeing and resilience in educational settings. As a staff we
also spent time reflecting on the presentations with reference to our own context at Tudor House. We look forward
to welcoming the whole King’s School staff at Tudor House on the student-free day (30.04.2018) at the beginning
of Term Two. We’ll participate in a presentation by Dr Arie Rubinstein (Positive Psychology) and spend time
engaged in activities designed to familiarise all members of the teaching staff with the unique educational
opportunities at Tudor House.
Please do a ‘stock-take’ and ‘try-on’ of School uniform items during the holidays in plenty of time before Term
Two starts, ensuring your child has everything required on the Uniform List. It’s amazing how quickly Primary
School aged children grow! There are certainly shoes to be replaced over the holidays! Encourage your
son/daughter to polish their shoes/boots regularly and to let you know when mending of a School uniform item is
required. It is imperative that all items of clothing are labelled with your child’s name. It’s fantastic that uniform is
passed down from family to family. Without accurate labelling, it can be tricky to track down misplaced clothing
to the ‘new’ owner!
Trivia Night – parents from the winning table
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Well done to the Water Polo players whose successful season (and semi-final win last Tuesday) has taken them to
the Grand Final against Megladons on Tuesday April 10th at the Frensham Pool, 6.00pm. We’ll be there cheering
on our team. Please join us. Student spectators should wear Full Blues.
Congratulations to all students who participated in SHIPS Cross Country on Wednesday. It was fantastic to watch
our boys and girls giving their best effort, with many personal bests as a result! This was excellent preparation for
IPSHA Cross Country on Saturday at The King’s School North Parramatta campus. I was also very proud of the
wonderful conduct demonstrated by our students, including the offer from several of our senior boys, gratefully
accepted, to help to take down tents belonging to other schools! Our students are great ambassadors for our School.
We’re looking forward to the annual Poetry Recitation Competition in the War Memorial Hall on Thursday April
12th at 10.00am for Kindergarten to Year Two and 11.30am to 1.00pm for Years Three to Six. Finalists will be
notified by class teachers on Friday April 6th.
Students in Years 3 - 6 will have the opportunity to participate in ICAS English, Writing and Mathematics
competition assessments from Term Two 2018. Mrs Trudeau has sent information about registration for these
assessments. No late applications will be accepted.
As Term One draws to a close, I acknowledge the work of Nyrie and Chloe Simpson, our Swimming coaches. Their
long association with Tudor House, engagement with our families and amazing success as coaches is much
appreciated. Nyrie and I are (already!) looking forward to informing you about swimming programmes and
opportunities from Term 4 2018. I’m sure Nyrie will be looking out for gems for ’Nyrie’s life lessons’ as she and
Chloe enjoy a well-deserved European vacation after the end of the swimming season!
During the holidays (Friday April 13th to Sunday April 15th) I look forward to travelling to Armidale for The
Armidale School Rugby Competition where we’ll meet the Tudor House First XV Rugby team, family and friends.
The students have been training hard with Mr Goodfellow. I wish them every success in their games.
I encourage as many Tudor House students as possible to participate in the ANZAC Day March through Bowral
on Wednesday April 25th. We’ll meet in the Coles Car Park at 10.00am. Students will wear Full Blues. The service
(in Bowral War Memorial Park) concludes at 12 noon.
In the first week of Term Two, on Thursday May 3rd, at 7.00pm, Tudor House is hosting a Parent Seminar by
internationally renowned, Dr Kristy Goodwin in the War Memorial Hall. Dr Goodwin is an authority on
supporting parents to navigate the increasingly intrusive world of digital devices. You are invited to the Parent
Seminar, Raising Children in a Digital World. We’ve extended this invitation to all Schools in the area and the
Southern Highlands Community as a whole. Please come, bringing lots of friends and family.
I wish you all a wonderful, safe and refreshing end of term holiday break and look forward to seeing the students
on Tuesday May 2nd.
Anni Sandwell
Head of School
0420 988 492
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Parent Seminar:
Dr Kristy Goodwin: Raising your Child in a Digital World
Last year the Tudor House staff were fortunate enough to hear a presentation by Dr. Kristy Goodwin’s
on Technology and Testosterone. As a children’s technology and development expert, speaker and author and
mother, she understands the concerns and frustrations of modern parents. Dr. Goodwin translates the latest
research into practical and digestible information for parents who want peace-of-mind and evidence-based
information about parenting in the digital age (without having to ban the iPad or unplug the TV).
Technology is an issue we all encounter and struggle with every day, both in the classroom and at home. As
parents, there’s more to worry about than just keeping kids safe online. Whilst cyber-safety is important,
as parents and educators we also have to think carefully about whether our young children’s digital habits
are damaging their development. Now, whilst Dr. Goodwin referenced testosterone, the research and data
she presented was based on both boys and girls. As parents and educators, we have no frame of reference
as we tread the hazy path of this new digital world. We are living with teenagers now who are so connected
and yet ultimately, disconnected. However fearful it all may seem for us as adults, digital abstinence is not
the answer. Technology being used in young children, prematurely, inappropriately and excessively has
detrimental effects on children’s development and well-being. There are biological and neurological reasons
for children having digital tantrums. The reality is, kids are ill equipped to manage what they are seeing and
being exposed to.
To support the parent community of the Southern Highlands, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Kristy Goodwin
to Tudor House. She will be presenting a parent seminar aimed at, Raising Your Child in a Digital World.
Date: Thursday 3rd May, 2018
Who Attends: Parents/ Carers/ Educators of children aged 5-12 years.
Venue: War Memorial Hall, Tudor House
Time: 7:00pm
RSVP: via the link on the Tudor House Website www.tudorhouse.nsw.edu.au
Boarding House News Last Saturday evening the boarders travelled to
Bundanoon to visit the Glow Worm Glen. We learnt
that glow worms are not worms at all, but rather they
are the larvae offspring of the fungus gnat. Adult
fungus gnats lay about 130 eggs then die soon after.
After 8 or 9 days the first larvae hatch. They position
themselves near tiny cracks or seepage spots, where
they can retreat to if conditions become too cold or
dry. The light is produced by a chemical reaction
between certain body fluids and oxygen. It was good
fun walking through the bush with our torches and
doing something a bit different on a Saturday night.
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The Boarding House was also well represented at the SHIPS Cross Country on Wednesday. Will Johnson (Grenfell),
Hugo Wood (Grenfell), Jack Binnie (Singleton), Angus Lenehan (Harden), James Parry-Okeden (Sydney) and Tom
Jenkinson, all ran exceptionally well. A special congratulations to Will Johnson and Hugo Wood who ran in 2nd
and 3rd place respectively. We all wish Jack, Hugo, Will and James the best of luck running in the IPSHA Cross
Country at TKS this Saturday.
On Thursday afternoon, the boys from Medley House
took on Fisher House in the series opener of the 2018 Day
Boys v Boarders 20/20 Ashes Cricket Test. Cam Gray
(Goulburn) and Angus Lenehan (Harden) opened the
batting and withstood some good pace, line and length
from the Day Boys. Will Johnson (Grenfell) enjoyed a
splendid innings in the crease, and punished anything off
the stumps quite severely. He retired on thirty-seven
runs. Angus also took two outstanding wickets and
bowled with fearsome accuracy. Will also bowled
exceptionally well, dislodging the middle stump of an
unsuspecting batsman and keeping the opposition’s run
rate down. James Perry-Okeden (Sydney) was brilliant behind the stumps. He received lots of applause from the
players and crowd alike for his acrobatics when keeping for our pacies: Angus, Will and Jack Binnie.
Although the Day Boys won with just a handful of overs remaining, the Boarders were acutely aware that the next
two matches (in Term 4) might end completely differently indeed!
Tim Jenkinson
Head of Boarding
News from the PYP Coordinator
PYP TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES As the teachers are beginning to implement the PYP, the students are investigating their second transdisciplinary
theme for the year. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) is underpinned by six
transdisciplinary themes around which learning is planned.
These are:
Who we are
Where we are in place and time
How we express ourselves
How the world works
How we organise ourselves
Sharing the planet
These themes are selected for their relevance to the real world. They are described as transdisciplinary because
they focus on issues that go across subject areas.
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The transdisciplinary themes help teachers to develop a programme of inquiry. Teachers develop investigations
into important ideas, which require a substantial and high level of involvement on the part of our students.
Through the PYP curriculum framework, schools ensure that students examine each theme across one school year.
We weave the NSW Board of Studies outcomes through these investigations. However, Pre-K need only investigate
four of these themes each year.
Who We Are: Inquiry into the nature of self: beliefs and values: personal, physical, spiritual, mental, social health:
human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures: rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
How The World Works: Inquiry into the natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural world
(physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the
impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Where We Are In Place & Time: Inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between and the interconnectedness
of individuals and civilisations, from local and global perspectives.
How We Organise Ourselves: Inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the
structure and function of organisations; societal decision-making; economic activities and the impact on human-
kind and the environment.
How We Express Ourselves: Inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of
the aesthetic.
Sharing The Planet: Inquiry into the rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other
people and other living things; communities and the relationship within and between them; access to equal;
opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
The whole school started the year with an inquiry into ‘Who We Are’. Classes have now moved onto their second
transdisciplinary theme.
Year 6 - Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Fresh water is a finite resource and there are competing demands for its use.
Year 5 – How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: Throughout history, people have communicated using stories.
Year 4 – How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: Throughout history, people have communicated using stories.
Year 3 – Where We Are in Place and Time
Central Idea: Explorations lead to discoveries, opportunities and new understandings
Year 2 – Sharing the Planet
Water in our world. Water is essential for life.
Year 1 - Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Plants are important and play a role in our lives.
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Kindergarten – Where we are in place and time
Pre-K - Who We Are (Term 1)
Caitlin Hayman
Director of Teaching & Learning | PYP Coordinator | Director of Upper School | Coordinator of Snowsports
News from the Lower School
HATS OFF TO US…WE DO MAKE A FABULOUS HAT!
Each year our P-K-2 Tudor bunnies, don
fancy hats to celebrate Easter. The morning of
the 27th March saw a top secret liaison take
place between Mr and Mrs E Bunny, Miss
Griffiths, Miss Dixon and Mrs Abbey. A very
excited herd of bunnies then hopped off in
hot pursuit of ‘bunny bounty’. After fueling
up on hot cross buns, the hunt was on,
scouring the vast area of the Lower School Wilderness with a fine toothcomb. The
order went out…not one egg was to be left behind!
The afternoon was topped off with our
annual Easter Hat Parade Catwalk. In
the days leading up to Easter our
classrooms were all a buzz with
resourcefulness and originality. Pom-
poms rolled, feathers flew, fluffy
chicks multiplied en masse and glitter
bejeweled every possible surface. The
hot glue gun and PVA were both in
high demand.
There was a veritable smorgasbord of
hats on display, from traditional Easter
bonnets to a very original Ned Kelly, bunny style creation from
Gigi in Pre-K.
Thank you to all the parents in attendance, for allowing us to regale
you with our fashions in the field moment.
The Lower School staff hope you have had a restful, fun and sweet
Easter long weekend with families and friends.
Samantha Griffiths
Year 2 Teacher | Director of Lower School
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News from Pre-Kindergarten
There is something so magical about watching children create something together, over
an extended period of time. Recently, the Pre-Kindergarten students worked together
to create a ‘happiness’ mural. It catches the eye of visitors to our classroom and I find
myself quite drawn into the beauty of the colours, sentiments and images so carefully
created by each student.
Here are some of my reflections of the mural making process, in response to the PYP
Learner Profile.
I so admired the way the PK students showed care
towards the whole class project as well as each other’s
different ideas.
They communicated verbally, as I scribed their
understanding of happiness, which was followed
by a pictorial representation.
As inquirers, the students asked questions about
how to mix certain colours to produce their
desired colour.
Many students were knowledgeable about how to avoid further tearing of the
paper, which initially occurred as a result of too much moisture in the water
colour palette.
It was a challenge for some students to be open-minded, so as to
accept that we couldn’t all work on the mural at the same time. We
had to take it in turns.
A couple of the students were principled in their approach to the
mural in that they always tried to leave enough room to include one
of their peers. There was also lot of sharing of paint brushes and other
materials.
The risk-
takers
were
willing to still go ahead with drawing something,
having acknowledged that they weren’t entirely sure
where to start.
I just loved the way students were thinkers and asked
me for a different tool or resource as required.
After reflecting on how wonderful oil pastel looked
over dried water colour paint, it was a joy to see
students experimenting with a new medium.
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As balanced members of our class, we took a break when we were feeling worn out. Only our best work would
do for such a special project.
Alison Lawson
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Term Two Uniform
Please note next term is the commencement of the winter semester. Therefore, students are to wear their winter
uniform to School on Day 1 of next term.
WHAT TO WEAR?
Years 3 – 6
Students in 3-6 are to come to School each day wearing their full blues.
Boys: grey shorts, grey socks, black school shoes, blue shirt, navy Tudor jumper, tie, blazer and baggy blue cap.
Girls: Grey tunic, navy blue TH socks or navy tights, black school shoes, blue shirt, navy Tudor jumper, tie, blazer
and red Bobby hat.
Once they arrive at School, they change in the locker room. They take off their blazer, tie, cap and shorts/tunic.
They put on their brown moleskins, brown belt, brown riding boots and they may wear their navy lumberjack
coats. They wear their navy Tudor jumper during the School day. There are Tudor beanies that may also be worn.
On Fridays, the students change at lunchtime, out of their blue shirts and into their Kahiba khaki shirt and grey
jumper. Their moleskins, boots and lumber jacket stay on!
The School uniform requires brown moleskins to be worn each day. Moleskins are to be clean and tidy. Many
students last year wore moleskins that were unhemmed, ragged and had rips and holes through them. The
students will be asked to change back into full blues if they wear unacceptable moleskins. Similarly, the navy
jumpers last year were starting to look very ragged and unkempt. These will also not be tolerated. Students will
be given warnings for unacceptable clothing and I will be emailing parents if their child’s uniform needs attention.
Years K – 2
Boys: The boys in Lower School wear their brown moleskins to School each day, along with their blue shirt, navy
Tudor jumper, tie, brown belt and baggy cap. They do not wear black school shoes in the winter terms. They wear
polished, brown riding boots to School each day.
Girls: Grey tunic, navy blue TH socks or navy tights, black school shoes, blue shirt, navy Tudor jumper, tie, blazer
and red Bobby hat.
Once they arrive at School, the girls may change into brown moleskins, brown belt, brown riding boots and they
may wear their navy lumberjack coats. They wear their navy Tudor jumper during the school day. There are Tudor
beanies that may also be worn.
As you can appreciate, there are a lot of items of uniform being taken on and off each day in the locker room.
Therefore, it is imperative that each and every item of your child’s uniform is clearly labeled. It is not sufficient to
write their names with Texta across someone else’s name. All previous nametags must be removed and your child’s
name clearly identifiable on each item of uniform.
Riding boots must be cleaned regularly and the students will be encouraged to take their moleskins home if they
have been muddied during the day.
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Please be mindful how cold it can get, very quickly in the Southern Highlands. Students must have jumpers at
School every day. We always play outside, regardless of how cold it may be – so layering is the key!
The students wear their full winter blues to the ANZAC Day March.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries regarding the uniform. It can be very confusing. It gets
easier as the students get used to the new routines.
Caitlin Hayman
Director of Teaching & Learning | PYP Coordinator | Director of Upper School | Coordinator of Snowsports