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At the heart of the Fleurieu

6th March 20206th March 2020 Week 6 Issue 2Week 6 Issue 2

From the Principal

DIARY DATES

Breakfast Club Monday - Friday 8:30-8:45 am

Reading Army Monday - Friday 8:30-8:50 am

Principal Kevin Mooney

Deputy Principal Andrew Cousins

Learning & Teaching Coordinator Bre Bradley

Student Wellbeing Leader Helen Fonfé

Aboriginal Community Education Officer Kellie Blucher

Junior School Coordinator Hayley Clarke

Middle School Coordinator Vince Nizzola

Senior School Coordinator Sam Blake

Pastoral Care Worker Chrisna Van Zyl

Governing Council Chair Andrew Down

Parents & Friends President Janelle Paech

SNAPSHOTS ‘Snapshots’ is a new intervention model implemented this year from Year 7 – 12. Staff identify student achievement of learning at the end of the first five weeks against the criteria Engagement, Attendance, Organisation, Knowledge and Understanding, and Application of Skills. Your child is able to access the ‘Snapshot information via Daymap, click on ‘portfolio’ then click ‘reports’. This information has been provided to families with the essential follow-up to be completed during three-way interviews. However, if you are concerned with the results of the ‘Snapshot’ and wish to discuss this prior to interviews, please contact the relevant sub-school coordinator. SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENT REFLECTIONS AND PROGRESS Thank you to parents who attended the Senior School reflection meetings this week. The aim of this check so early in the year is to reinforce the importance of getting back into the learning routine so that parents are able to support their child’s learning and our students are engaged in optimal learning conditions. LITERACY and NUMERACY ASSESSMENT 2020 (NAPLAN) Students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 will participate in the annual national tests during Week 3 and 4 of Term 2, Tuesday 12th May through to Friday 22nd May. Students will participate in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar & punctuation) and Numeracy assessments. All tests with the exception of the Year 3 writing test will be completed online. Parents may withdraw children from the NAPLAN tests on philosophical or personal reasons however the withdrawal notification must be completed on the official withdrawal document which can be collected from the front office of the school. For further information about NAPLAN please contact the school or visit: www.naplan.edu.au. Although the NAPLAN tests are a measure of individual student understanding of literacy and numeracy across developing year levels, the compilation of the data provides a valuable insight into the way we teach and identifies areas for improvement at Mount Compass Area School. Please note: the withdrawal documentation must be completed and lodged with the school by May 8th 2020.

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STUDENT FREE DAY Tuesday 10th March is a student free day. Staff will be engaged in professional learning in developing learning tasks that meet the criteria of the Achievement Standards and also challenge our students to present work in new context. ANNUAL SPORTS DAY Sports day is next Friday 13th March; please take the time to join in what is always a great day. Mr Kevin Mooney

YEAR 12 CAMP On the first two days of Term 1 the Year 12 Class participated in their annual retreat to start their final year at Mount Compass Area School. On the first day students participated in an Amazing Race around Adelaide CBD, completing several challenges and obstacles along the way, including bocce, eating half a watermelon with no hands, calligraphy and memorizing phrases from books in the state library. This gave the Year 12 class an opportunity to bond as a class and begin what can be a stressful year with some fun. They finished the day with Mr Blake cooking dinner for the group and then heading to Marion for bowling. Day 2 of their camp involved sessions to prepare students for their studies this year and to maintain their wellbeing. My highlight was working in teams to explore the city. Cindy (Year 12) It was a good bonding experience. Josh (Year 12) I enjoyed playing ping pong at the campsite. Reece (Year 12) Watching people try to eat the watermelon was funny. Nina (Year 12) STUDENT LEADERS CAMP During week four of this term, all the year group captains had the privilege to go on a two-day camp to Chiton Rocks. There we discussed our plans for this year and had a chance to know each other through playing games, we also did body boarding at Horseshoe Bay which was fun.

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MCAS Newsletter 6th March 2020


What’s been happening?

From the Principal



We made plans for the year deciding on our target to be, ‘To make our school more environmentally minded’ and we hope that all initiatives will align with our target. Our first event is a casual day on Wednesday 25th March. We will ask for a gold coin donation and all the money will go to Drought Angels. Students are invited to dress as angels, farmers or farm animals, but can dress in their casual clothes too. We have also decided to run some Interhouse Sports Competition. Our first Interhouse Sports Competition will be Dodgeball. There will be a Junior School, Middle School and Senior School competition that will run on Wednesday in Term 1. I am truly excited to be part of this group and Interested to see what we can accomplish this year. By Caleb (Year 10) & Mrs Helen Fonfé SUPERLOOP ADELAIDE 500 On Thursday 20th of February we went on the bus to Adelaide to see the Superloop Adelaide 500. We went to all the bays on pit lane and were able to get the drivers to sign our hats when they came from their site. We saw motorbikes, cars, super trucks and trophy trucks. There was also an excellent military display of games and military equipment including tanks. My favourite part (and probably Mr Blake’s favourite too) was the trophy tucks. One of them attempted a jump, landed awkwardly and flipped the truck about 12 times. Luckily the ambulance was on hand and the driver walked away unhurt. Overall, this was a fun and great experience which everyone should have the chance to see. Oscar (Year 9) CONGRATULATIONS Rilee Endersby is a keen Year 9 cricketer here at Mount Compass Area School, he has seen some fantastic results throughout the summer season. Rilee has been playing for both Mount Compass Cricket Club, Southern District Stingrays, Great Southern Cricket Association and Fleurieu District rep team. Sunday the 23rd of February Rilee played in a grand final for Great Southern in which his team won. Rilee posted some very impressive results being top batting score of 38 and bowled 4 wickets earning him player of the match. Rilee has had many highlights throughout the summer season being a hat-rick, a grand final with Fleurieu and District, and an impressive 100 not out for Mount Compass Cricket Club. He is enjoying his cricket and his main focus and goal now is to try and work hard to get selected for the state squad. Congratulations Rilee on your achievements.

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TERM 1 JUNIOR SCHOOL ASSEMBLY AWARD WINNERS The Junior School Assemblies are scheduled for Friday Weeks 3, 6 and 9 of each term starting at 8:50am in the School Gym. Our assemblies are run by classes and during this time we have one class share their current learning and teachers present students with School Values awards. We encourage our families to attend. The following students received an award at the Week 3 assembly. Our awards are based on the School Values – Integrity, Respect and Kindness. Congratulations to all these students. Week 3

JUNIOR SCHOOL NETBALL CLINIC On Monday 17th February the R-6 students were involved in the Mount Compass Netball Club Clinic. They were able to practice a range of skills and drills. Please contact the Mount Compass Netball Club if you are interested in joining. Insert photos JUNIOR SCHOOL INTERVIEWS 3 Way Interviews will be conducted during Week 9 with Class Teachers and Week 10 with Specialist Teachers. We strongly encourage families to make a time with teachers to discuss their children’s progress. Bookings can now be made via Daymap. Details have been sent home this week with your child, sent via email and placed on Schoolstream. Instructions on how to book on Daymap are also included, or speak with your child’s teacher if you have any difficulties. Mrs Hayley Clarke

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R Jess Davis Eva Salt, Allana Davies-Dimond

R Ashleigh Martin Elroy Fernando, Monique Conway

1/2 Abbie Staples Natalie Kean, Tao Dedman

1/2 Jacqui Becker Skylah Mason, Vin Richardson

2/3 Mary Gillett Noah Broadbent, Audrey Adams

3/4 Haylee Tisher Koby Shute, Mikki Winter-Robertson

3/4 Yvette Foster/Emma Raper Jasper Kearney, Sophie Johnstone

4/5 Michael Hansen Tyler Glass, Ruby Tomlinson

5/6 Alex Rix Regan Mathew, Lily Virgo

6 Caitlin Potter At Aquatics



2020 SPORTS DAY Mount Compass Area School’s annual Sports Day is coming up again where all four teams, Tundi, Ilya, Wangami and Kungari, will go head to head to compete for the Sports Day House Shield. The day will be held Friday 13th March and is a compulsory whole school event. The day will be filled with a number of athletic events for students from all year levels to compete in and students are encouraged to wear their team colour. Students are asked to bring a hat, sunblock and plenty of water to drink throughout the day. The canteen will be open and a BBQ will be available, or students can bring a packed lunch and recess. Sports Day is a great day and we strongly encourage parents and family members to come along and cheer on their children and their team. The day will finish at 2:30pm with buses leaving at 2:45pm. The last couple of Sports Days have seen very close competition and results, with houses winning by mere points. We look forward to seeing which house will be awarded Champion of the 2020 Sports Day and look forward to seeing you all on the day. HOUSE CAPTAINS Congratulations to the following students on their election. Planning for Sports Day is well under way, and these students have a very important job in the lead-up to and on Sports Day. We wish them well!

YEAR 8 AQUATICS MURRAYLANDS During week 5 our Year 8 students attended the Murray Lands Aquatic centre for their 3 day camp. Over the first two days students were involved in a range of aquatic activities including; kayaking, wind-surfing, sailing, stand up paddle boarding and small boat handling. However, the most loved activity was clearly knee boarding, although we suffered many face plants and failures, all students were able to display resilience and complete their loops. On our way home Wednesday, we visited Monarto Zoo, seeing the Chimpanzees up close and having a guided tour of the amazing facility. I would like to thank all students who attended the camp, they represented our school and community with Integrity, Respect and Kindness. Well done.

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Captains Vice Captains

ILYA (Red) Nina Natoli Charlie Gustard Elliot Laffer Jasper Abt

Ella Richter Ferre Rennerts Evan Johnston

KUNGARI (Green) Oscar Sartor Tyson Cannon Jodie Foster

Ruby Langford Nathan Hicks Winter McKay

WANGAMI (Yellow) James Hanna Courtney Ladhams Cindy Bennetts

Megan Tilby Denis Keiper Charlotte Evans

TUNDI (Blue) Tam Bekker Joshua Russell Reece Bellon Lachlan Rothwell

Layla Dutton Taras Mair Josh Davies


YOUTH ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL South Australian students in Years 7 to 10 who are passionate about sustainability are invited to apply to be in the Youth Environment Council. If your child is interested in environmental issues, sustainability or youth voice, please see the application form linked below. Eligible students in both regional and metropolitan South Australia are invited to apply. Why join the Youth Environment Council (YEC)?

To share your passion for the environment and sustainability with other like-minded students across the state.

To develop leadership, team building and public speaking skills at camps, workshops and forums.

To take action for the environment and make a difference.

To share your views and actions with government.

Applications are now open. Places strictly limited. Applications close at 9am Monday 16th March. For more information, visit the YEC website or contact [email protected].

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https://nrmeducation.wufoo.com/forms/2020-yec-membership-application/

http://www.yecsa.net.au/membership.html

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TERM 1 2020

School Calendar


Term 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 7 March 9 Adelaide Cup Public Holiday

March 10 Student Free Day

March 11

March 12

March 13

Week 8 March 16

March 17 Christian Options Reception - Year 4

March 18

March 19 STEM 500

March 20 STEM 500

Week 9 March 23 Junior School

Three-Way Interviews

March 24 Junior School

Three-Way Interviews Christian Options

Year 5 -10


Three-Way Interviews Year 8 Immunisation

Casual Day


Three-Way Interviews


Three-Way Interviews Junior School Assembly

8:50am

Week 10 March 30

March 31

April 1

April 2 Interschool Athletics

@ Santos

April 3

Week 11 April 6

April 7

April 8

April 9 Whole School Assembly

End of Term 1 Finish Time 2:15pm

April 10 Good Friday

Public Holiday

SCHOOL STREAM FREE APP Mount Compass Area School uses this fantastic app called School Stream. Parents/caregivers can receive instantaneous information, class news, newsletters, alerts, forms etc right on your phone. Just download following instructions below and enjoy this great app. 1. From your mobile device go to the App Store (iPhone/iPad) OR Google Play (Android) search for

School Stream and download the app to your phone 2. Make sure you agree to push notifications 3. School Stream for Mount Compass Area School requires an account to be created. Administrator will

approve this account. 4. Once approved, open the app, type your school name into the search THEN select your school

March 13 Sports Day

WASHING HANDS Here's how to scrub those germs away. Demonstrate this routine to your kids — or better yet, wash your hands together often so they learn how important this good habit is:

1. Wash your hands in warm water. Make sure the water isn't too hot for little hands. 2. Use soap and lather up for about 10 to 15 seconds (antibacterial soap isn't necessary — any soap will do).

Make sure you get in between the fingers and under the nails where uninvited germs like to hang out. And don't forget the wrists!

3. Rinse and dry well with a clean towel.

Don't underestimate the power of hand washing! The few seconds you spend at the sink could save you trips to the doctor's office.

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