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From the Principal’s Desk A recent major study on sleep involving 50 countries and almost a million children indicated that lack of sleep may be negatively impacting the education of many children. In fact, Australian children were rated the 5th most sleep-deprived in the world. It is known that many important brain functions occur during deep sleep and disruption to normal sleep patterns impairs the way the brain processes and stores information. The more learning occurs during the day, the more sleep is needed at night. Researchers say that children need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep regularly, and adolescents usually need more due to the massive physical and mental changes that occur during this period. Not only does lack of sleep often mean lower achievement for individual students, but it has an impact on whole classes where teachers make adjustments to account for sleepy kids. The study claims that 67% of students are affected in this way. Apart from learning, lack of sleep also impacts general wellbeing as all parents know – tired children (and adults!) are generally more irritable, short-tempered and difficult to handle. Long-term sleep deprivation can also sometimes lead to depression, increased anxiety and decreased motivation and drive. Here are some practical suggestions, gathered from various sources, to help children get adequate regular sleep: Do a lifestyle check! Children can sometimes have so much to do, the only way to fit it all in is go to bed later. See if there are activities that could be removed to free up more time for much-needed sleep. Keep regular bedtimes. This is important for young children and adolescents, and it is never too late to start. Establish bed-time routines. This may include wind-down time, story reading, prayers. These kinds of cues are important for signalling sleep. For older children, the stimulus from using computers, mobiles or other media should be eliminated well before bedtime. Having mobile phones in bedrooms is one issue that can have a seriously disruptive impact on sleep patterns. Some families have effectively managed this problem by establishing a bedtime routine where all family members “park” their mobile phones (on silent) in an agreed place (eg family room). Some simple routines, and discussion with our children about the importance of sleep will benefit their learning as well as their general wellbeing. Bro Andrew Johns SPIRITUAL THEME Proverbs ”Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.” Proverbs 27:9 IN THIS EDITION Primary Elective Programs Senior Concert UP & COMING EVENTS until next newsletter God willing: Week 8 Wednesday 18 September Primary Electives Yrs 4-6 Week 9 Monday 23 September Combined Assembly 10:30 am Volunteer Training Session (Room 12) 7:30 pm Friday 27 September Feast of Tabernacles 10:30 am—1:00 pm Term 3 • Number 4• 17 September 2013
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From the Principal’s Desk A recent major study on sleep involving 50 countries and almost a million children indicated that lack of sleep may be negatively impacting the education of many children. In fact, Australian children were rated the 5th most sleep-deprived in the world. It is known that many important brain functions occur during deep sleep and disruption to normal sleep patterns impairs the way the brain processes and stores information. The more learning occurs during the day, the more sleep is needed at night. Researchers say that children need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep regularly, and adolescents usually need more due to the massive physical and mental changes that occur during this period. Not only does lack of sleep often mean lower achievement for individual students, but it has an impact on whole classes where teachers make adjustments to account for sleepy kids. The study claims that 67% of students are affected in this way. Apart from learning, lack of sleep also impacts general wellbeing as all parents know – tired children (and adults!) are generally more irritable, short-tempered and difficult to handle. Long-term sleep deprivation can also sometimes lead to depression, increased anxiety and decreased motivation and drive. Here are some practical suggestions, gathered from various sources, to help children get adequate regular sleep:
Do a lifestyle check! Children can sometimes have so much to do, the only way to fit it all in is go to bed later. See if there are activities that could be removed to free up more time for much-needed sleep.
Keep regular bedtimes. This is important for young children and adolescents, and it is never too late to start.
Establish bed-time routines. This may include wind-down time, story reading, prayers. These kinds of cues are important for signalling sleep. For older children, the stimulus from using computers, mobiles or other media should be eliminated well before bedtime. Having mobile phones in bedrooms is one issue that can have a seriously disruptive impact on sleep patterns. Some families have effectively managed this problem by establishing a bedtime routine where all family members “park” their mobile phones (on silent) in an agreed place (eg family room).
Some simple routines, and discussion with our children about the importance of sleep will benefit their learning as well as their general wellbeing.
Bro Andrew Johns
SPIRITUAL THEME Proverbs
”Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”
Proverbs 27:9
IN THIS EDITION Primary Elective Programs
Senior Concert
UP & COMING EVENTS until next newsletter God willing:
Week 8
Wednesday 18 September
Primary Electives Yrs 4-6
Week 9
Monday 23 September
Combined Assembly 10:30 am
Volunteer Training Session (Room 12) 7:30 pm
Friday 27 September
Feast of Tabernacles 10:30 am—1:00 pm
Term 3 • Number 4• 17 September 2013
TERM DATES FOR 2014 (God willing)
Term dates for next year are shown below for the information of parents trying to forward plan holiday arrangements. They follow SA government school holidays with the exception of the three week mid-year holiday break.
Term 1: Tue 28 January – Fri 11 April Term 2: Mon 28 April – Fri 4 July Term 3: Mon 28 July – Fri 26 September Term 4: Mon 13 October – Thu 11 December END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
For parents wishing to plan holidays or activities at the end of this year, key dates are listed below. We ask that students are not taken out of school until the schooling or activities of their year level have concluded.
Year 12 exams finish on 18 November, and Year 11 exams finish on 21 November.
After their exams, students in Year 10 will be involved in a week of compulsory work experience in the week commencing 2 December. This will be coordinated through their PLP classes with sis Michelle Wild. Year 11 and 12 students are also able to organise voluntary work experience after their exams. Any wishing to be involved should collect forms from the College and arrange a placement with an employer as soon as possible. The possible dates for Year 11 & 12 work experience are 25 Nov – 13 December.
Years 8 and 9 students will have their last day of exams on Friday 6 December.
Our Annual Presentation Night is on Thursday 12 December commencing 7:30 pm (God willing) in the Heritage Sports Centre.
FEAST OF TABERNACLES CELEBRATION
A whole-school celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles is planned for next week on Friday 27 September God willing. Charades on themes from Exodus and building tabernacles will commence at 10:30 am followed by lunch which will be provided by P&F volunteers for all students. All are welcome to come and watch this celebration. COMBINED ASSEMBLY
Our whole-school combined assembly for this
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term is to be held in the gym next Monday morning 23 September, God willing. The program is being organised by the Year 12 class and will focus on Prayer. All parents, grandparents, friends and past students are most welcome. The Assembly starts at 10:30 am, so please be seated by 10:25 am. VOLUNTEER TRAINING
A volunteer training session is planned for Monday 23 September 2013 at 7:00 pm God willing and will be held in Room 12. Please use the teachers car park. TERM 3 WORKING BEE
Thank you to all parents who attended the last working bee. The energy and time you gave on Saturday was much appreciated. The final working bee for the year will be in Term 4 on Saturday 16th November. Those rostered on will be notified closer to the date, God willing. SUMMER UNIFORM
All students are to be in summer uniform from Term 4, so be sure to get in early so we can ensure everyone has the appropriate uniform at the beginning of the term.
Reception to Year 3 students are allowed to wear either sandals or shoes during Terms 1 and 4. Regulation school sandals must be navy blue in colour, have an enclosed toe (for safety reasons), have no heel or decorations and be worn without socks. Please email [email protected] with your orders or queries. ICAS ENGLISH COMPETITION RESULTS Congratulations to the following Year 4 students for their excellent performance in the recent ICAS English Competition:
Sophie Luke – Distinction
Emily Pillion – Credit ICAS MATHS COMPETITION RESULTS Congratulations to the following students for their great performance in the recent ICAS Maths Competition:
Austin Bell – Distinction
Grace Beale – Credit
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Micah Jolly – Credit
Hugh Mansfield – Credit
Mitchell Smith – Credit
Remington Wigzell - Credit
William Bailye – Credit
Tina Yu – Credit
Judah Martin – Distinction
Joshua Kempster – High Distinction
Angus Weller - Distinction
2014 RECEPTION CLASS The 2014 New Reception Class Parent Information Briefing will be held on Thursday, 17 October 2013 in the Reception classroom at 10:00 am God willing. Parents are welcome to bring their children to this event.
Sis Heather Pillion will give a brief overview of the Reception Program and its role in introducing children to learning. Practical and organisational matters involved in starting school will also be outlined and there will be ample time for discussion and questions.
If you know of anyone else who would like to attend this session, even if they do not have children enrolled at Heritage, please feel free to invite them along.
GENERAL PRIMARY NEWS PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS—PRIMARY At the Primary assembly each Friday, some students are presented with a Principal’s Award in acknowledgement of their excellent work, effort or good character during the week.
Congratulations to the following students who have received awards:
Reception—HP Madison Arnold for working well in guided
reading lessons Cooper Badams for concentrating well in
lessons Laura Evans for working really well in literacy
and numeracy lessons Jocelyn Gore for being a very neat left-
handed writer Michala Gore for excellent recall of content in
Level 6 reading test Jemima Horwood for always being a cheerful
hard worker Ethan Jeffress for writing his spelling words
in less than 5 minutes Seth Mackay for working independently
during literacy lesson last week and for greatly improved handwriting
Paolo Roncal for progressing well in reading Year R/1 JdV Annie Kempster for excellent concentration
and work during guided reading
YEAR 3/5 MUSICAL
This year there will be a combined Musical production involving both Year 3 and Year 5
classes entitled: “Swash Buckle” – an exciting
piratical experience you won’t forget!
There is only one performance - on
Thursday next week (26 September) at 7:00 pm (God willing) in the Sports Centre.
Don’t miss it!
Entrance fee $5 for adults with tickets available at the door (children free).
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interviews are optional, so parents do not need to feel compelled to attend if they are happy with the way their children are progressing. Parents are able to book interview times online at http://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/book. Enter the 5-character School Event Code: GR2YB and then follow the instructions from there. MUSICAL MATINEE AWARDS Our annual Primary musical matinee presenting 69 individual and 9 group items was enjoyed by many on 4 September. This is a valuable opportunity for students to perform in front of an audience and we are delighted to announce the following students who were awarded for either their very good or excellent presentation and speaking skills when announcing their items— congratulations! Excellent: Deborah Beale—R/1 N Jessica Hauser—Year 4 Blythe Joseph—Year 4 Arabella Law—Year 3 Sophie Luke—Year 4 Max Mansfield—Year 3 Alex Ormerod—Year 4 Jasmine Stone—Year 4 Very good: Amberlee Beard—Year 4 Carmel Evans—Year 2 Sian Nicholls—R/1 N Liberty Pearson—Year 4 Ella Risley—Year 4 Azalea Sawell—R/1 JdV Boulton Sawell—Year 2
Madeline McAllister for using great spelling strategies when writing
Matthew Pullman for a fabulous information report on chimpanzees
Year R/1 WN Summer Brown for great story writing this
week Sara Nicholls for making a big effort to write
carefully Year 2 Boulton Sawell for learning all his lines for
our class play in one night Jesse Samwell for showing increased
confidence in reading and written language Year 3 Brianna Gore for an excellent narrative –
“The Magic Brush” Sophie Ormerod for singing our musical
songs with great enthusiasm Rebekah Pullman learning her words for
musical songs and singing with great enthusiasm
Nathanael Smith for a lovely, clear speaking voice in musical practices
Year 4 India Farren for great work in problem solving Ezra Nicholls for excellent work in creative
writing Jacob Robson for excellent work in language Year 5 Aeisha Arnold for very neat cursive
handwriting in all bookwork Zoe Badams for excellent answers in guided
reading this week Lauren Cadieux for completing all classwork
set this week Shemuel Hall for the best presented
homework in Week 6 Daisy Mansfield for completing all classwork
set this week Phebe Pitcher for the best presented
homework in Week 5 Olivia Weller for a great improvement in
Maths results over the past 2 weeks Year 7 Nicky Lunn for achieving full marks in his
spelling test and for excellent Mathletics results
PRIMARY PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS Next Monday afternoon and evening (23
September), there will be an opportunity for parents of Primary students to meet with teachers to discuss the progress of their children. These
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PRIMARY ELECTIVES—Years 1-3 Beados
Decorating & planting pots
Hand Puppets
Pirate Ships
Ribbon Dancing & Tea Party
Popstick Art
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Years 1—3 Years 4—6
Making a book
Cool Crocheted Beanies
String Art
Gingerbread Houses
Rocket Boosters
Tennis
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Years 4—6
Amazing Mazes
Scrapbooking Plaque Cake Pops
Soccer
Canvas Art
Gingerbread Houses
SECONDARY REPORTS & INTERVIEWS
Secondary students will receive a mid-semester report on Friday next week which provides a summary of their progress so far this semester. An interview evening has been scheduled in the first week next term – Thursday 17 October, God willing – so that parents and teachers have an opportunity to discuss student progress and any matters of concern. Parents will be able to make direct contact with teachers by email or phone to make appointments for interviews. The details of this process will be included with the reports. YEAR 9 SCIENCE Our students enjoyed an excursion to the CSIRO Centre to have a look at a food poisoning exercise based upon a genuine case where people died at a wedding from contaminated food. In this scenario they had 24 different stations to look at, including a couple of really gross and smelly ones! A fantastic learning session, with the providers saying on more than one occasion what lovely kids we have and how well they worked. Thank you to sis Sue Mitsos and bro Simeon Mansfield for coming along. YEAR 10 SCIENCE Our students are examining the amount of organic matter in a sample of potting mix. Earlier this year it was used to take geranium cuttings, now it provides a convenient source of detritus and water content. After some drastic and very vigorous heating using a Bunsen burner the test tubes not only weigh much less but produce carbon dioxide in quantities that actually extinguish flame, and leave a brown, oily deposit on the side from the organic decomposition.
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SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CHALLENGE Our Year 10 students had another great opportunity to show their abilities at the state final of this competition recently. The biggest problem for the students was that they did not know exactly which challenge they would have to work on until they had been called down into the arena to start! Eight schools competed on the day, the best of the best from all the different preliminary rounds. The students had a great day again and once more displayed a wonderful attitude. Overall Heritage came sixth out of around 200 schools that had been competing from all over SA.
We were given an electronic Science kit for our school’s use and a participation certificate to display in the library. Each student will receive a personal certificate as a memento of the event.
SECONDARY NEWS
Eco House
Last Thursday evening our Secondary students presented our annual Senior Concert Night. This was largely a student-driven affair with students from all year levels being actively involved in areas ranging from decorations and promotion through to supper and car parking. The evening consisted of many choral and orchestral items as well as an hilarious skit by a group of Year 8 students. Our thanks goes to all those students involved, and in particular the organising committee for all the work and effort that they put in for the enjoyment of others.
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Heritage College · PO Box 371, Oakden SA 5086 · [email protected] · Ph. 8266 5122
HERITAGE EMAILS PRIMARY CLASS TEACHERS Primary classes, teachers and their contact details for 2013, God willing, are as follows: Reception Sis Heather Pillion [email protected]
Year R/1 Sis Jesslyn DeVries [email protected]
Year R/1 Sis Wendy Newton (R-3 Co-ordinator) [email protected]
Year 1/2 Sis Emma Yuile [email protected]
Year 3 Sis Sue Lomman [email protected]
Year 4 Bro Chris Wright: [email protected]
Year 5 Bro Brett Arnold [email protected]
Year 6 Sis Sarah Kemp [email protected]
Year 7 Bro Jason Hauser (Yr 4-7 Co-ordinator) [email protected] SECONDARY HOME GROUP TEACHERS Home Group classes, teachers and their contact details for 2013, God willing, are as follows:
Year 8 Bro David Knight [email protected]
Year 9 Bro Chris Ryan [email protected]
Year 10 Bro Tim Badger (Yr 8-10 Co-ordinator): [email protected]
Year 11A Bro Vit Jurevicius [email protected]
Year 11B Bro Jason Bobis [email protected]
Year 12 Bro Evan Franco (Yr 11-12 Co-ordinator) [email protected]
For general behavioural issues or for special education needs, please contact the co-ordinators above. For student welfare and special learning needs queries please contact: Bro Graeme Shugg ([email protected]). The Principal (Bro Andrew Johns) may be contacted at [email protected].
