Newsletter: 4 September, 2015

In This Issue • From the Principal

• 4S News

• Junior School Awards

• Junior School Birthdays

• Lost and Found

• Parents and Friends- SkyBlaze

• Yr 6 EXPO Invitation

• JS Surfing Co-Curricular Info

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SUN Sep 13

Dear Members of the College Community,

St Peter’s Weekly

Dear Members of the College Community,

• Earlier this morning, I had the pleasure of attending the Junior Schools annual

Father’s Day festivities. I thoroughly enjoy

bacon roll like the rest of the dads. The vibe around the College was terrific and I

am sure everyone enjoyed themselves as much as I did.

once again provided a wonderful opportunity to build upon ou

community. I am very proud of all their efforts.

• On Tuesday evening, our Senior School teaching staff facilitated another successful

Parent/Teacher evening. It is always a pleasure to catch up with our parent body

and the night provided an opportunity to discuss the progress and development of

our students. Feedback from the evening was excellent and special thanks to

Acting Deputy Head of Senior School Leah Leggott for co

• Of course tonight will be the inaugural opening of the College’s new CAPA/TAS

evening. Staff have put in an enormous amount of effort to get this initiative up

and running and I am positive all their hard work will undoubtedly prove extremely

rewarding for all concerned.

• This week the College was informed that we have received a substantial STEM

grant which will be used to drive an engineering program to be facilitated by our

new Head of Mathematics, Mr Sam Shepherd.

occupied in the wee hours of the morning as he’s looking after little Jimmy!

• The College has also been successful in receiving another grant from the Sporting

Schools Association. The application was initially facilitated by Sports Co

Mrs Juliet Field. The funding will be used to d

Program which will be driven by Mr Martin Staker.

be found in the body of this Newsletter. Surfs Up!

• Recently, the Leadership Team facilitated a review of our recognition systems

within the Senior School. The first step in this process involved updating the

College’s Colours system. Efforts have now been made to make the Colours criteria

more transparent, but most importantly more accessible to the students and wider

community. Consequently, all information will now be permanently placed on the

College website under the College Publications sections. The Colours system

supports the College’s holistic approach to education by recognising efforts in five

categories: Academic, Leadership, Community and Endeavour, Creative and

Performing Arts and Sport. The review process has now seen the development of a

new recognition award called the Southern Cross Award, which recognises the

collective effort and performance in all five categories.

made available first thing Monday morning.

• College Psychologist Mr Danny Graham has provided the data from the recently

completed bullying surveys. Detailed findings of the report will be made available

shortly.

• The College Leadership Team has also ratified the development of an optional

hoodie/pullover for all K-12 students. All members of the community are asked to

vote to decide upon the final design. Cut

September 2015. Details can be found on our website.

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Dear Members of the College Community,

Earlier this morning, I had the pleasure of attending the Junior Schools annual

thoroughly enjoyed my morning coffee and egg and

The vibe around the College was terrific and I

sure everyone enjoyed themselves as much as I did. The Junior School Staff

once again provided a wonderful opportunity to build upon our supportive College

m very proud of all their efforts.

On Tuesday evening, our Senior School teaching staff facilitated another successful

s always a pleasure to catch up with our parent body

ided an opportunity to discuss the progress and development of

Feedback from the evening was excellent and special thanks to

Leah Leggott for co-ordinating the event.

l opening of the College’s new CAPA/TAS

taff have put in an enormous amount of effort to get this initiative up

m positive all their hard work will undoubtedly prove extremely

was informed that we have received a substantial STEM

grant which will be used to drive an engineering program to be facilitated by our

new Head of Mathematics, Mr Sam Shepherd. This initiative will keep Mr Shepherd

ng as he’s looking after little Jimmy!

The College has also been successful in receiving another grant from the Sporting

The application was initially facilitated by Sports Co-ordinator

Mrs Juliet Field. The funding will be used to drive a Junior School Learn to Surf

Program which will be driven by Mr Martin Staker. More detailed information can

Surfs Up!

Recently, the Leadership Team facilitated a review of our recognition systems

e Senior School. The first step in this process involved updating the

Efforts have now been made to make the Colours criteria

more transparent, but most importantly more accessible to the students and wider

ly, all information will now be permanently placed on the

ebsite under the College Publications sections. The Colours system

supports the College’s holistic approach to education by recognising efforts in five

munity and Endeavour, Creative and

The review process has now seen the development of a

new recognition award called the Southern Cross Award, which recognises the

collective effort and performance in all five categories. Application forms will be

made available first thing Monday morning.

College Psychologist Mr Danny Graham has provided the data from the recently

Detailed findings of the report will be made available

hip Team has also ratified the development of an optional

12 students. All members of the community are asked to

vote to decide upon the final design. Cut-off for feedback will be Monday 14

n our website.

Newsletter: 4 September, 2015

Graeme Hincksman

Principal

School Read

Today is the last day

with

College by the end of next week.

have selected.

your hard work reading, getting sponsors and raising money for such a worthy cause.

Tricia Ryan

St Peter’s Weekly

• Feedback in relation to the proposed changes to the Year 7

will be discussed during this coming Monday’s

• Boys in Years 9 - 12 will have the option of wearing the College’s new shorts

will be made available mid Term Four.

Graeme Hincksman

Principal

Harper & Amelie enjoying breakfast with their Dad

School Read-A-Thon!!

Today is the last day for the Read-a-Thon. We hope you have had lots of fun and enjoyment

with the books you selected. Money and your signed forms need to be returned to the

College by the end of next week. Please make sure that you have indicated which prize you

have selected. Prizes will be ordered and will be here early next term.

your hard work reading, getting sponsors and raising money for such a worthy cause.

Tricia Ryan

St Peter’s Weekly News

Feedback in relation to the proposed changes to the Year 7 and 8 uniform for 2016

will be discussed during this coming Monday’s Leadership Team meetings.

have the option of wearing the College’s new shorts which

Harper & Amelie enjoying breakfast with their Dad

We hope you have had lots of fun and enjoyment

Money and your signed forms need to be returned to the

Please make sure that you have indicated which prize you

Prizes will be ordered and will be here early next term. Many thanks for all

your hard work reading, getting sponsors and raising money for such a worthy cause.

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Year 4 Science Investigations

Year Four has been searching for real world examples of the scientific processes they have

been studying in class. While at Malua Bay Beach the Year Fours hit the jackpot! As we were

examining the Northern end of the beach the students found evidence of e

weathering. We found piles of rocks on the beach that had fallen from the cliff face.

examination, the students found that the sea had smoothed the rocks that were near the

water, while the boulders that were high and dry below the cliff

edges.

After much discussion we decided that some of the houses might eventually fall into the sea as

the cliffs slowly erode. While looking at the erosion we stayed clear of the cliffs because large

rocks could have fallen on us.

In our travels we also found a spot where the road ran through a beautiful cutting.

students were able to examine the different layers found in the soil profile, identifying the

topsoil layer and the gravel beneath.

Since the excursion, Year Fou

experiments to isolate the elements within their samples.

Year Four and Mr Staker

St Peter’s Weekly

cience Investigations

Year Four has been searching for real world examples of the scientific processes they have

While at Malua Bay Beach the Year Fours hit the jackpot! As we were

examining the Northern end of the beach the students found evidence of e

We found piles of rocks on the beach that had fallen from the cliff face.

examination, the students found that the sea had smoothed the rocks that were near the

water, while the boulders that were high and dry below the cliff face still had many sharp

After much discussion we decided that some of the houses might eventually fall into the sea as

While looking at the erosion we stayed clear of the cliffs because large

In our travels we also found a spot where the road ran through a beautiful cutting.

students were able to examine the different layers found in the soil profile, identifying the

topsoil layer and the gravel beneath.

Since the excursion, Year Four has collected soil samples and is continuing to conduct

experiments to isolate the elements within their samples.

St Peter’s Weekly News

Year Four has been searching for real world examples of the scientific processes they have

While at Malua Bay Beach the Year Fours hit the jackpot! As we were

examining the Northern end of the beach the students found evidence of erosion and

We found piles of rocks on the beach that had fallen from the cliff face. Upon

examination, the students found that the sea had smoothed the rocks that were near the

face still had many sharp

After much discussion we decided that some of the houses might eventually fall into the sea as

While looking at the erosion we stayed clear of the cliffs because large

In our travels we also found a spot where the road ran through a beautiful cutting. The

students were able to examine the different layers found in the soil profile, identifying the

r has collected soil samples and is continuing to conduct

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Junior School Awards

BRONZE

Gracie Freeman KF

Victoria McDermott 1W

Amelia Brown 1W

Brody Backo 2T

Erin Domeny 3M

La'akea Hensler-Geppert 3M

Elizabeth Faletoese 3M

Kale Hensler-Geppert 3M

Junior School Birthdays of the Week

Benjamin B, Joanna

Tom O, Jonas K and Aiden G

Lost and Found

* An IPhone

* A key with “Yoda” from Star W

These items have both been handed in

further information.

P and F Achievements

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Congratulations!

SILVER Joshua Nelson 4P

Belle Macklin5W

Baillee O'Brien 6M

Jessica Celovic 6M

Hayden Louttit 6M

Ben Bennett 6M

Alana Holley 6M

Thomas Kernaghan 1W

Lachlan Kernaghan 3M

Sophie Heslop 3M

Erin Domeny 3M

Isabella Heslop 6M

Hayden Louttit (×2) 6M

Lachlan Smith 6M

Banjo King 6M

Junior School Birthdays of the Week

Benjamin B, Joanna G, Jack T, Jesse D,

Tom O, Jonas K and Aiden G

Wars printed on it.

handed in to the Front Office. Please see the Administration Staff

Achievements

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Congratulations!

GOLD Thomas Kernaghan 1W

Lachlan Kernaghan 3M

Sophie Heslop 3M

Erin Domeny 3M

Isabella Heslop 6M

Hayden Louttit (×2) 6M

Lachlan Smith 6M

Banjo King 6M

Jack T, Jesse D,

to the Front Office. Please see the Administration Staff for

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Over the years, the P & F has consistently worked very hard to raise money for items which will benefit our

students. This year we have seen the building of the itheatre, a great addition to the Junior School and paid

for by the P&F. We will soon see a much

just in time for the warmer months.

which gives the College $450.00 to spend on beau

We would like to thank our families for their support of our P&F fundraisers

each Special Food day and now SkyBlaze

(even during the winter months!) and those that volunteer and make these events happen.

some great news this week that the S

contribute to the shade sail costs.

SkyBlaze is fast approaching. Following is a list of

Raffle Tickets - please keep

your child’s bag.

Please return your completed

draw to win an iTunes card at

More tickets are available from the Front O

Donation Day: Friday, 11 September

Please bring in items to the value of $5 to class and label with your name.

Class Item

Kindy Coloured hair spray/nail polish

Year 1 Coloured hair spray/nail polish

Year 2 2kg sugar/2 kg self raising flour

Year 3 Additional lucky bottle for stall

Year 4 Chupa chups lollypops, Hershey kisses,

pistols , small bottles of bubbles, small bouncy balls,

bags of party trinkets

Year 5 Bring in additional slice for cake stall on Friday

Year 6 Chupa chups lollypops, Hershey kisses,

pistols , small bottles of bubbles, small bouncy balls,

bags of party trinkets

Senior School - please bring in chocolate bars to value of $5.

Junior School will go into the draw for Principal for a Day

voucher for you and a friend.

2nd hand books, DVDs and Trading Cards

HELPERS needed for SkyBlaze- if are a parent in the S

Please contact Julie Wilks - julie@gmrk.com.au

St Peter’s Weekly

F has consistently worked very hard to raise money for items which will benefit our

This year we have seen the building of the itheatre, a great addition to the Junior School and paid

We will soon see a much awaited shade sail for the Kindergarten area which will be in place

just in time for the warmer months. We sold just over $1500.00 worth of books at the Book Fair last week

ollege $450.00 to spend on beautiful books for our Library.

We would like to thank our families for their support of our P&F fundraisers - each Milo & Muffins day,

each Special Food day and now SkyBlaze - it all makes a difference. Thank you to those that attend the P&F

he winter months!) and those that volunteer and make these events happen.

some great news this week that the Senior School SRC has kindly donated funds from

contribute to the shade sail costs.

ollowing is a list of Key Events:

an eye out for these in

books and go into the

A

the Front Office.

11 September 2015

Please bring in items to the value of $5 to class and label with your name.

Coloured hair spray/nail polish

Coloured hair spray/nail polish

2kg sugar/2 kg self raising flour

Additional lucky bottle for stall

Chupa chups lollypops, Hershey kisses, small water

pistols , small bottles of bubbles, small bouncy balls,

bags of party trinkets

Bring in additional slice for cake stall on Friday 11th

Chupa chups lollypops, Hershey kisses, small water

pistols , small bottles of bubbles, small bouncy balls,

bags of party trinkets

please bring in chocolate bars to value of $5.

go into the draw for Principal for a Day and Senior School could win movie and pizza

2nd hand books, DVDs and Trading Cards - please continue to bring these into the

if are a parent in the Senior School - we would love to h

julie@gmrk.com.au or 0434 531 311

St Peter’s Weekly News F has consistently worked very hard to raise money for items which will benefit our

This year we have seen the building of the itheatre, a great addition to the Junior School and paid

area which will be in place

e sold just over $1500.00 worth of books at the Book Fair last week

each Milo & Muffins day,

to those that attend the P&F

he winter months!) and those that volunteer and make these events happen. We also had

SRC has kindly donated funds from their disco to help

an eye out for these in

books and go into the

Assembly.

could win movie and pizza

please continue to bring these into the Front Office.

we would love to hear from you!

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Surfs Up for Junior School The National SurfGroms program has been added to our Term 4 Co

Surf School will be providing the lessons at North Broulee Beach, with support from the Sporting

Schools funding program.

The program will be run on Monday afternoons after

school from 3.00pm-5.00pm.

Cost: Zero

Girls and Boys are welcome!

Students in Years 3-6 are welcome.

• Students will be supported by registered surf coaches

at all times in water no deeper than waist high.

• Students need to be able to enter the water

confidently.

• Basic swimming ability is preferred.

• All equipment supplied.

• Wetsuits supplied, but you may also bring your own.

Further reading. http://www.surfgroms.com

More information will be distributed to interested students.

St Peter’s Weekly Surfs Up for Junior School

program has been added to our Term 4 Co-Curricular activities. Broulee

Surf School will be providing the lessons at North Broulee Beach, with support from the Sporting

The program will be run on Monday afternoons after

6 are welcome.

Students will be supported by registered surf coaches

at all times in water no deeper than waist high.

Students need to be able to enter the water

Basic swimming ability is preferred.

Wetsuits supplied, but you may also bring your own.

More information will be distributed to interested students.

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Curricular activities. Broulee

Surf School will be providing the lessons at North Broulee Beach, with support from the Sporting