avondaleschoolnewsletter

19 September 2014Vol. 21 • No. 28

Week 9 has seen us finishing the term in a flurry of activity. Year 6 students enjoyed firing the rockets that they have spent weeks building. The rest of our students enjoyed the spectacular display. Year 5 students enjoyed some old time fun with Gold Rush Day. Students from Kindy and Year 1 participated in a Sports Day. Many students have also been part of our school tennis competition.

The highlight of the week was our Mufti Day and food collection for the Cooranbong Community Centre. I was delighted to see the generosity shown by our school families. We ended up with an enormous pile of food to donate and excited students who have enjoyed being part of this compassion project.

Enjoy some family fun during the holidays. Perhaps you could continue teaching your children about compassion by encouraging random acts of kindness! It can be incredibly positive for children to learn to look for the needs of others and to receive affirmation for being kind.

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to

Thought for the week: Mrs Cooper shared a great quote with us on Wednesday @ worship and I wanted to share – “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Dalai Lama

And we’re done for another term!Well, it feels like we’ve slammed into the end of this week and the term. ‘Full steam ahead’ is really how things have gone since Family Festival – Year 11 Exams have continued each day with no major dramas; our Cans of Compassion drive met with reasonable success (even though it wasn’t entirely cool to be seen bringing in cans of food!); Year 12 hung on to see the week out and enjoyed a wonderful celebratory Farewell Chapel and BBQ today; and tests and tasks seem to have been coming from every which angle! Thanks to everyone for another successful term of learning, fun and cooperation!

In just over two weeks?Our first event starts straight away for Year 9 next term with our ‘No Apologies’ course on Tuesday and Wednesday. Year 12s start their HSC in the second week, and Year 9 are off to Bungonia while our Year 11s become HSC candidates, beginning their final year with us … ALREADY! This cycle seems to happen so quickly!

THAT’S ALL FOLKS … EXCEPT, I’VE OFTEN WONDERED …If milk goes bad when it’s not refrigerated, why does it not go bad inside the cow?

Have a superb holiday, students, and parents … stay calm!

Mr Benton CraigHead of Secondarybcraig@avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au

HEADS UP!

be happy, practice compassion.” Dalai Lama

Mrs Deb CooperHead of Primarydcooper@avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au

Year 6 Rocket LaunchOn Tuesday the Year 6 rocket launch went off with a bang! The perfect weather conditions meant Year 6 students were able to launch and recover their own model rockets. After weeks of following detailed instructions, each personalised rocket was glued together with precision and care. As the perfect ending to a science unit on energy and electricity, the rocket launch was a great way to witness first hand the pyrotechnic power of such a small engine.

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K-12 Summer Uniform – Term 4Summer uniform will be worn from the start of Term 4. There is no cross-over period. For your convenience, please note that the Uniform Shop will be open on the following days during the holidays from 9.00 am until 5.00 pm:Tuesday, September 30Wednesday, October 1

Year 7 MusicYear 7 Music classes took on a whole new look on Tuesday as each roll class experienced African rhythms. The students had a blast in group workshops, looking at ways sounds and beats combine to create music of a drumming kind. Thanks to our music teachers for making this happen!

Primary School Tennis CompetitionThis week the Primary School Tennis Competition was held with over 25 students entering from Years 2-6. While some students need a little more practise in serving from the baseline, most students could play quite well.

The Year 6 boys division will not be completed until next term but the other divisions are now complete.

Students progressing to HRIS will be announced in Week 1 of Term 4 at the trophy presentation.

Water Skiing ChampionChristian W (6Hi) has been waterskiing for three years and has already been to NSW State and Nationals Competitions. Recently Christian competed in the NSW/QLD State of Origin Waterski Championships and came 4th. His younger brother Riley (1S) also competed,coming 6th.

HUGE CompassionWhat a blessing to those many families who are in need in our community. The collection of non-perishable items was massive and this good will be used directly to make food parcels for families doing it tough. Our local Cooranbong Community Centre was so pleased to receive this very generous act of compassion.

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AVONDALE SCHOOL

14 September 9am - 2pm119 Avondale Rd Cooranbong

• Carnival Rides • Animal Farm • School Campus Tours• 1km & 3km Fun Run • Market Stalls • Pony Rides• Food Fair • Car Show • Helicopter Joy Flights • Clowns & Face Painting • BANDS & ENTERTAINMENT AND LOADS MORE!

Loads of attractions on the day...

Peter Dixon Bandlive on MAIN STAGE

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Primary Calendar - Term 3Last Day of Term 3 ......................................................September 19Vacation Care Available ........................... September 22 - October 3Uniform Shop Open 9.00 am - 5.00 pm ......................September 30Uniform Shop Open 9.00 am - 5.00 pm ............................ October 1Daylight Saving Starts ....................................................... October 5Labour Day Holiday ........................................................... October 6First Day of Term 4 - Full Summer Uniform ....................... October 7Term 4 School Fees Due ................................................. October 10Get Active Commences .................................................. October 13HRIS Tennis ..................................................................... October 17Year 6 Challenge Day ...................................................... October 23

Secondary Calendar - Term 3Last Day of Term 3 ......................................................September 19Uniform Shop Open 9.00 am - 5.00 pm ......................September 30Uniform Shop Open 9.00 am - 5.00 pm ............................ October 1Daylight Saving Starts ....................................................... October 5Labour Day Holiday ........................................................... October 6First Day of Term 4 - Full Summer Uniform ....................... October 7Year 9 No Apologies Program ......................................October 7 - 8Term 4 School Fees Due ................................................. October 10Choir at Dora Creek Church ............................................ October 11HSC Exams Start ............................................................ October 13Get Active Commences .................................................. October 13

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Principal’s MessageWhat a fantastic term. We have been busy with all the school tasks. Great events and great achievement as well as a hugely generous act of compassion, putting values in action, with the food drive to finish the last week. Our values reflect the way we act as a community in home and school. Values affect our students formation and development as individuals, and make it easier to reach goals that would be impossible to achieve individually. Values need to be talked about and practiced. For example, it is difficult to teach our children ‘tolerance’ if our leaders constantly insult those with whom they disagree. By the same token, it’s simple to promote ‘compassion’ if teachers or parents look for opportunities to be supportive and generous of those who are in real need. Values define behavior. At Avondale School we expect courtesy, respect, honesty, tolerance and we promote and practice these values. Just like the pillars at the entrance to our school, they mark who we are in the community. If we all work together on our values at home and school, our students will become confident and wholesome members of our community. Values shape our relationships, our behaviours, our choices and our sense of who we are. The values we teach our children are their best protection from the influences of peer pressure and the temptations of consumer culture. With their own values clearly defined, your children can make their own decisions— rather than imitate their friends or the latest fads. Have a great read of our news for this week.Dr David Faull Principal

Music LessonsThe following is a list of private teachers offering music lessons at School. Please contact these teachers directly.Kylie Stacey Simply Music (piano) 4973 3234Ngareta Rorich Simply Music (piano) 4973 6086Jan Hughes piano 4977 2037Donna Madigan piano 0414 545 773Kylie Smith piano / voice 0418 282 644Cybèle Coutet voice (AMEB) / piano (AMEB) 0423 455 977Joel Pakoti voice 0416 116 022Alison Hodge voice 0420 528 868Esther Albert cello / violin / piano (Suzuki) 0439 420 661Gabriel Ontanu violin / viola (AMEB) 0447 262 260Emma Jones flute 0432 925 199Fred Cracknell saxophone / clarinet / brass 0404 082 151Trish O’Hearn trumpet 0402 003 214Jake Bisognin guitar 0400 389 612Peter Dixon guitar / ukulele 0414 607 882Garry Lawler group guitar lessons / ukulele 0438 608 180Tiffany Boddey drums 0425 285 898Claudio Carrasco guitar / piano / voice / drums / bass guitar 0404 079 867

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Ephesians 5:1 NLT

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UNIFORM SHOP HOLIDAY HOURSThe Uniform Shop will be open during the School Holidays for all your summer uniform needs. It will be open on Tuesday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 1 from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.

2015 PlanningWe are excited about our plans that we have programmed for your child/ren in 2015. These plans are based on the assumption that your child/ren will be returning after the Christmas school holidays. However, if you find your circumstances are changing or you think they may be changing for 2015, please notify the Principal by the end of this term via email to admin@avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au. As stated in the School Handbook, p10, a term’s notice is required for us to plan appropriately and efficiently for your child. Thank you.

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