'Equipping Your Child For Life' - St George Christian School

ST GEORGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEWSINFANTS - JUNIOR - MIDDLE - SENIOR... be transformed by the renewing of your mindRomans 12:2Issue 1 Newsletter Date: 21 February, 2011FROM THE PRINCIPALWelcome back to school for 2011! This is the first Newsletterfor the year. You should have received a departmentbased newsletter from your child’s respective Head ofDepartment with the essential organizational informationto ensure your child makes a smooth transition back intoschool life following the Christmas break. In particular weappreciate your attendance at the relevant DepartmentInformation evening/s to ensure you are equipped tosupport your child in their learning and school work.I want to particularly welcome the many families whoare new to SGCS this year, especially those startingKindergarten and those commencing in Year 7. I trust youwill find St George Christian School to be a warm andwelcoming community and I look forward to becomingfurther acquainted with you throughout the school year.I want to commend the students and staff for a smoothstart to the school year. The first week is always particularlytiring but the record breaking heat certainly addedanother level of challenge.Ahead of the return of students, staff were involved in aweek’s worth of professional development, preparationand meetings to ensure all was in place for a strong andpurposeful start to the year.We welcome 4 new teachers to the School this year: MrJohn Collyer - Coordinator of the Music Faculty, Mrs ClaireDeck - English/History and Year 7 Home Room teacher,Mrs Margaret Hodgkinson and Mrs Elyse Flaherty - JuniorSchool teachers. These teachers are already making apositive impression on their students and I am sure they willenjoy your support and confidence.I am aware that some families have loved ones affectedby the recent floods, cyclone Yasi and the difficulties inEgypt. We pray for a speedy and safe resolution to thesedistressing circumstances.You might notice that the new building is progressingwell, with the concrete floors in place for both the levelaccommodating the music and languages centre as wellas the second level multipurpose hall.While on the subject of buildings, there is the opportunityto contribute tax deductable funds to the School BuildingFund, Library Fund and Endowment Fund. To assist youwith any inquiries you have in this regard, please contactMr McKay (School Bursar) or me.This is the School’s 30th Anniversary year and plans areunderway for a celebration to coincide with the formalopening of the building in November. Other expressionsof celebration will unfold through the year including, mostfittingly, the school musical ‘Back to the 80’s’, later in theyear.This first Newsletter will be produced in hard copy form forall families, while subsequent Newsletters will be emailedto families. If this is not a convenient arrangement for you,hard copies will be available in limited numbers from theSchool’s reception areas. We trust that this will result in agreater percentage of Newsletters reaching their targetaudience, and will also be a more affordable means ofpublication. To help us maintain effective communicationwith you, please ensure we have your current address andcontact details including mobile phone number and emailaddress.Should your child have particular medical or otherrelevant needs please ensure we have up to date detailsto assist us with their care.HSC 2010Congratulations to the Year 12 Class of 2010! Listed in the2010 HSC Board of Studies Distinguished Achievers (Band 6or E4) were:• Anthea Catopodis Senior Science• Lillian ChanJapanese Continuers• Jonathan Colwell General Mathematics• Nicholas Gatenby General Mathematics• Toby GilpinMusic1• Rebecca Goody Community and Family Studies &PDHPE• Rebekah Hindmarsh Mathematics Extensions 1 & 2• Bekky Keong Textiles and Design• Alexi Ladikos Food Technology, Mathematics& Mathematics Extension 1• Ethan LeeHistory Extension• Joshua LeeMathematics• Maybelle Lin English Extension 2• Eirene Psomas Business Studies, Legal Studies &Textiles and Designcontinued.‘Equipping Your Child For Life’

FROM THE PRINCIPAL continuedThese achievements demonstrate attainment in the highest possible bands in 18 courses by 13 of our Year 12 students. Thisis the most number of students to achieve these levels in the history of the School. One of these students, Joshua Lee, wasin Year 11 in the accelerated Mathematics Program, so this is a particularly noteworthy achievement. There were manystudents who, while not listed above, achieved personal best results and are also due our congratulations.Congratulations are also to Mandy Flack, Bekky Keong, Miss Byrnes and Mrs Munro! Mandy's set design has been selectedfor the 'OnStage' exhibition of the best of HSC Drama Major Works. Bekky's Textiles Major Work has been selected for'TexStyle' - one of an elite group of students in the State. This is also the second entry for one of Mrs Munro's students in twoyears!Subject highlights are listed below:Subject Band/s School % State Average %Business Studies 5 + 6 (ie, top 2) 50 38CAFS 6 (top) 17 5Drama 5 + 6 50 40Standard English 4 + 5 + 6 50 35Advanced English 5 + 6 68 58Food Technology 5 + 6 50 30General Maths 5 + 6 37 26Mathematics 5 + 6 50 38Modern History 5 + 6 50 42History Extension E4 (top) 33 23Senior Science 5 + 6 70 40Software Design 5 + 6 100 28Textiles & Design 6 (top) 50 14Japanese Continuers 5 + 6 75 48These strong results have led to university offers in a diverse range of Bachelor courses including Aviation Management,Business, Commerce, Communication, Creative Writing, Design, Education, Environmental Science, Journalism, Law, Media,Medical Science, Nursing, Physical & Health Education, Science and Social Work.Our graduating students will be found on the campuses of Sydney University, University of NSW, University of TechnologySydney, University of Wollongong, University of Western Sydney, University of Newcastle and the Australian CatholicUniversity.This year we will take time to examine the implications of the words in the book of Romans 12:2 - “…be transformed by therenewing of your mind…” - to all that this refers to, as well as all this transformation provides. In view of the way God treats usin Jesus, we are encouraged to trust Him, to give ourselves to Him. This enables us to know “…his good, perfect and pleasingwill”. This means knowing the way to live our lives.I look forward to sharing this year with you and your child and to witnessing their growth and development under theattentive care of our teachers. If I can help you with any matter please don’t hesitate to contact me.James HonorPrincipalREMINDERSCOMPANY MEMBERSHIPIf you are a member of the School Company, annualmembership fees of $10 are payable by 31 March2011 or no later than seven (7) days prior to the AnnualGeneral Meeting (whichever is the later). Membershipof the School Company will lapse, and voting rightsrevoked, if annual fees are not paid by the due date. Ifyou wish to become a member of the School Companyplease obtain an application form from Reception.FAMILY INFORMATIONPlease keep the office informed of any changes to yourcontact details i.e. addresses and phone numbers.

Whole SchoolTERM 1 DATES TO REMEMBERDATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITEAND DEPARTMENT NOTES FOR UPDATES18/02/2011 Yr 3-6 Swimming Carnival21/02/2011 Yr 6 Maths Camp (21/2 - 23/2)22/02/2011 Yr 3-5 Parent Information Evening23/02/2011 Yrs 7-12 Zone Swimming CarnivalYr 3 - 6 Zone Swimming CarnivalInfants Parents Information EveningYr 8 Parent Info Afternoon Tea1/03/2011 World Maths Day - Junior School9/03/2011 Yrs 7-12 CSSA State Swimming CarnivalP&F Meeting 7.30pm10/03/2011 Yrs 7-12 Cross Country11/03/2011 Yr 7 & 10 Vaccinations14/03/2011 Yrs 7-12 Girls/Boys Basketball Gala Day17/03/2011 Meet The Music Excursion - Senior School4.30pm (formerly known as The Music Evening)18/03/2011 National Christian Schools Swimming Carnival25/03/2011 Open Day - Hurstville Campus28/03/2011 National Young Leaders DayYr 4 Camp (28/3-30/3)/Yr 12 Exams (28/3-8/4)29/03/2011 Yr 5 Leadership Day31/03/2011 Yr 7 2012, Info Evening4/04/2011 Yr 10 Work Experience (4/4-8/4)Cross Country Practice - Yrs 3-6Parent/Teacher Interviews - Junior School5/04/2011 Parent/Teacher Interviews - Junior School6/04/2011 Yr 7, 9 and 11 Camps (6/4 - 8/4)Fusion7/04/2011 Yr 7 (2012) Scholarship Exam / Placement TestInfants Easter Service8/04/2011 Cross Country - Yrs 3-6FOR SALEOne Armstrong Flute,107e. Silver plated, C foot,off-set G, has a splitE mechanism to helpfacilitate the High E note.It is in great condition and has notbeen played since it was serviced.Paid $400, sell for $300ono.Contact Bruce or Diane HindmarshHome: 9546 8032Mobile: 0418 546 442 (Diane)0422 809 546 (Bruce)CAN YOUHELP?Miss Byrnes (Senior School Dramateacher) would love to hear fromanyone who would like to help withthe costumes for our musicalBack to the 80'sIf you are able to help with costumedesign, coordination, sewing orop-shopping please email MissSonia Byrnessonia.byrnes@sgcs.nsw.edu as soonas possible.

InfantsThe Infants Department extends a warm welcome to all our new students and their families. Both Kindergarten classeshave settled in remarkably well and are already happily engaged in learning class routines and getting to know eachother and have even started reading and writing activities.Year 1 children can be seen bringing their collection of ‘bugs’ to school to add to the classroom excitement of their studyin “Minibeasts” and Year 2 are looking at animals and how they adapt to their environment.To the delight of all our children, Mr Archer has joined us as Sports Master. Each class has a lesson with Mr Archer on Fridayand this term Kindergarten and Year 2 boys have an additional lesson with him on Wednesdays.It’s wonderful to see parents gathering in the playground and talking in the mornings and afternoons. It reminds us that weare on this journey together, not in isolation. Teachers are available each afternoon to answer the many questions thatarise at the beginning of the school year.We were saddened when we returned to school to see the reduction in our beautiful tree. The tree itself is extremelyhealthy and the damage was a result of the drought, followed by heavy rains. Already, the new growth can be seenbursting forth within the canopy.As we begin another year, I am reminded of the Psalmist when he says, “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is theman who takes refuge in Him.” Just as we have ‘tasted’ the cooling benefits of the tree which has given shade and refugeto our children over the years, so God offers us His shade and protection all the days of our lives.We look forward to an exciting year which will take our children on a vital part of their learning journey and provide all ofthem with memories they will treasure always.Megan PowysHead of InfantsDATES FORYOUR DIARYParents InformationEveningWednesday23 February 2010Infants Easter ServiceTuesday 30 March 2010Sensory Integration ProgramIn mid February the Infants Department willbegin a new program of SensoryIntegration – a series of activities which willbe completed during the morning session.Studies have shown that these activities arevery helpful for children in increasing theirreadiness for learning.The activities fall into the following areas ofdevelopment: Fitness and Cardiovascular,Gross Motor, Crossing the Midline andBalance.Firstly, Fitness and Cardiovascular toimprove their fitness and, secondly, GrossMotor to strengthen their muscles in theirtrunk, shoulders and arms. These activitieshelp provide stability whilst working at thetable and are important for organizing thebrain.The third area in the program coversactivities to increase their abilities in Crossingthe Midline, an imaginary line down themiddle of our body. Movement from oneside to the other should be smooth andspontaneous, and when practised, helpswith accurate hand manipulation andwriting with the dominant hand.The fourth area will be activities to developBalance. This is very helpful in developingreading skills and for concentration. Afterbalance activities, the children will performtasks to develop hand/eye coordinationand motor planning, following visualinstruction.The Infants Staff looks forward to thechildren enjoying their program whichwill help them to take in and organizeinformation to make learning easier.Cake DaysOn Mondays, Infants childrenmay bring 20c to purchase theirmorning tea. Parents generouslyprovide cakes, biscuits, slices, jelly cups forthis purpose. All money raised goes to oursponsor children. We sponsor three childrenfrom Indonesia. If you would like to addyour name to the Monday cake roster,please contact Mrs Mawer on9529 8405.Speech and DramaMrs Kate Murray does a wonderful jobwith the Infants children, giving them anopportunity to act, speak and recite in frontof an audience. The exam results speak forthemselves.These children all entered a formal examwith the International Music ExaminationsBoard at Pre-Grade 1 level. Following aretheir grades:Harrison HongPaige SmithWill ZhaoJayden ChanZachary KiriakosWilliam GaoJoshua NobleJana SetcoRenae WangOliver SunA HonoursB CreditA HonoursA HonoursA HonoursA HonoursA HonoursA HonoursB CreditA HonoursCongratulations to all of these children.

Junior SchoolWelcome back! Junior school teachers are delighted to be able to share in the lives of your children, and your family. Wepray that 2011 will be a happy and significant year in the educational experience of each student.A special welcome is extended to new families joining us. There are a number of students entering the school for the firsttime, as well as the smiling faces of Year 3 students migrating from the Infants Department. It is a privilege to be entrustedwith the education of your child and our goal is to faithfully pursue this precious responsibility.Parent/Teacher CommunicationJunior School staff are eager to maintain their close relationships with parents and they appreciate the opportunity to chatwith you about your child. You are always welcome to raise queries and concerns or seek clarification on the small andnot-so-small issues regarding the life of your child. Afternoons are generally good opportunities to speak to your child’steacher in an informal way. The teachers value the time before school for staff devotions and preparation. For moreformal conversations, appointments with staff can be made by phoning the School Office, by a note sent with your child totheir teacher or by email. Teachers look forward to meeting the parents of each child in their class.During the early weeks of this term, parents of Year 3 students will receive an invitation to have a chat with me about theirchild; their child’s likes, dislikes, strengths and concerns. Parents from Years 4 and 5 are very welcome to come and chatabout their children at any time. I highly value both the informal conversations and more formal interviews with parents.My door is always open to both the children and you, as their parents.CLASSES FOR 20113F Mrs Nicole Finch - Mon/Tues/Wed Rm P1Mrs Fiona Mellor - Thurs/Fri3J Miss Jane Flack Rm P24B Mrs Kate Back - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs Rm P4Mrs Vanessa Cottam - Fri4H Mrs Margaret Hodgkinson - Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri Rm P5Mr Rob Archer - Mon5F Mrs Elyse Flaherty - Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri Rm P6Mrs Ruth Ward - Wed5G Mrs Sue Godfrey - Mon/Tues/Wed Rm P7Mrs Ruth Ward - Thurs/FriLibraryMrs Barbara OrrockMusic Coordinator Mrs Nicole FinchLearning Support Mrs Vanessa Cottam, Mrs Gayle Drevikovsky, Mrs Lyn BarnesMusic Teacher Mrs Carolyn WangLife SkillsMrs Melissa HonorEnrichmentMrs Lyn Barnes (Yr3), Mrs Margaret Hodgkinson (Yr4), Mrs Sue Godfrey (Yr5)PE/Sport and StudentWelfareMr Rob ArcherSchool Counsellor Mrs Kath CraftAdmin Assistant Mrs Connie MounierComputers Mrs Karen Binns Rm P8The staff and I are privileged to teach your children and we value the many contributions parents make to our School. Inthe early weeks please visit your child’s classroom and be welcomed by their teacher after school.I particularly value your prayer and encouragement. I look forward to the year God has planned for us and trust it will be afulfilling and happy one for your child.‘And this is my prayer:That your love may abound more and morein knowledge and depth of insight,so that you may be able to discernwhat is best and may be pure and blameless untilthe day of Christ.’Phil: 9-10Mrs Lyn BarnesHead of Junior School

Junior School ContinuedTERM ATA GLANCE22 Feb Parent Information Evening23 Feb Zone Swimming Carnival24 Feb, 3 & 10 March Yrs 3 and 4 Swimming Lessons1 March World Maths Day25 March Open Day - Hurstville Campus28 - 30 March Yr 4 Camp28 and 30 March Yr 5 Leadership Speeches29 March Yr 5 Leadership Day at the Tops4 and5 April Cross Country Practice4 and 5 April Parent/Teacher Interviews6 April Choir singing at Fusion7 April Special Assembly to announceJunior School Leaders8 April Cross Country Carnival andPicnic LunchCLOSING DATE FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2011On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April 2011 the 54th NSW Talent Enrichment Weekend MindQuest will be held forprimary students from Years 1-6. These include gifted and talented students, gifted underachievers and studentswith above average ability with a special interest. Students will have an opportunity to participate in over 38exciting, fast paced courses in the two day program. They include courses in chemistry, earth sciences, drama,lego robotics, art and much, much more. Many of these highly successful courses have been run in the past andstudents’ evaluations suggest that they have been challenged and enriched by the experience. The cost of theweekend is $160 (including GST).Please contact Mrs Godfrey for brochures.ST GEORGE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOLVICTORIA ST, KOGARAHYrs 3 - 5 Sports UpdateYears 3 and 4 have commenced swimming lessons at Col Jones pool and are enjoying themselves verymuch. It was a relief to get in the water during the recent heat wave! These lessons will take placeweekly over a 6 week period. Please ensure your child has all their swimming gear on Thursdays.The Zone Swimming Carnival will be held at Prairiewood Leisure Centre on Wednesday 23 February. Welook forward to this event and hearing of our student’s achievements. Watch this space for results news.Rob Archer(K-5 P.E/Sports Coordinator)

Middle SchoolWe have enjoyed a very smooth and energising start to the school year in Middle School.On Monday 31 January, we welcomed an excited and slightly nervous Year 7 cohort.After placing them in their Home Rooms, Year 7 spent the day getting settled in; learningto read their timetables, completing surveys about their strengths as a learner, settinggoals for this year, getting to know one another and, of course, getting to know theirHome Room Teacher.The following day we were joined by students in Year 6 and Year 8. The Middle Schoolbuilding was once again abuzz with much chatter and laughter and many happyreunions as students reconnected with one another after the holidays.The staff are pleased to be back too and are enjoying the thrill that comes withdiscovering the unique personalities that make up their classes. They are eager to setabout crafting a learning environment and delivering instruction and curriculum that willmaximize students’ potential and encourage a sense of self-efficacy.This year we are delighted to welcome to the team Mrs Claire Deck who has joined us as a Year 7 Home Room Teacher.For your information the Home Room Teachers in Middle School are:Miss Gayle HowardMr Matthew SmythMrs Claire DeckMr Paul CurtinsmithMr Lucas GillmanMrs Patricia AllumMrs Kate MorrisMr Matthew Young6H6S7D7C7L8A8K8MMrs Julie Trallagan continues to serve as a specialist teacher, extending or supporting students in small groups and withHome Room Teachers in the larger classroom. Mrs Lye Chan Long continues to act as our G & T consultant whilst workingwith GERRIC at UNSW.It so pleasing to see Year 6 settle in with quiet confidence, on the playground and in the classroom. Year 7 are puttingtheir new lockers to good use and are finding their way to all their classes, mostly arriving on time and usually with thecorrect equipment! Year 8 have already demonstrated the leadership that we expect as the seniors in Middle School. Onthe playground, it is pleasing to see students getting to know one another, sitting in large groups and being inclusive.On 10 February, Year 7 students participated in a Team Building Day at the Royal National Park. The purpose of the daywas to build a sense of belonging and to support students to get to know one another in a relaxed setting. Year 7 wasaccompanied by our school captains and prefects who enthusiastically joined them down the water slide and in thepool; and led them in a variety of games on the field, modelling good leadership and pastoral care. It was a wonderfulday for Year 7 and their teachers.In the first fortnight we also enjoyed our 7-12 Swimming Carnival which was held on a perfect summer day. Congratulationsto all students in Years 7 and 8 for demonstrating a tremendous level of participation and good spirited competitiveness.Full results will be available in the following newsletter.In the next fortnight our Excellence Program for high ability students will commence, so too will various components of ourCo-curricular Program. Assessment task schedules outlining every assessment task due this year will also be distributed.You are welcome to contact your child’s Home Room Teacher at any time throughout the year and I encourage you tofeel free to do so rather than wait for the more formal occasions. For Year 8 parents, an Afternoon Tea is being held onThursday 24 February at 2.30pm to allow you to meet with your child’s Home Room Teacher.The start of a school year is always exciting and brings opportunities for new beginnings. This is a good time to ask yourchild about the goals they have set for themselves this year and to explore with them the ways they need you to supportthem. In light of their goals, agreements about TV, computer time, household chores, and bed times can then be made.Selecting a good book to read every afternoon or agreeing on a book that you will read to your child can also make for avery special start.We look forward to what this year has to bring!“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carryit on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus”Philippians 1:6Mrs Jeannie DonsworthHead of Middle School

Yrs 7 - 12 SportCongratulations to the following students who have been elected as our Year 7-12 House Captains for 2011:RED: Alex Fernandez Veronica PhilipsBLUE: Tom Manouk Ashleigh SteedGREEN: Sam Flack Abigail HowellYELLOW: Joshua Chang Genna HouteasMr Stephen MooreSenior SchoolWelcome to 2011 in Senior School and a special welcome to our new Head of theCreative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Department, Mr John Collyer. This year we willbe celebrating SGCS’s 30th Anniversary, putting on a musical, returning to Vanuatufor our third annual Beyond Ourselves mission trip - and lots more!Upcoming events:• 7-12 Cross Country Carnival - Thursday 10 March Carss Park• Open Day - Friday 25 MarchThe SGCS calendar can be found on the School’s main web page: www.sgcs.com.au and our new Extranet site: http://moodle.sgcs.nsw.edu.au/Student Diaries in 2011Senior School student diaries will take an increasingly importantrole in our School culture and systems. As always, the diary isimportant for students to track homework and events, and itcarries important School information about rules and procedures;however, from this year, the dairy will also be used to record ournew merit and reward system as well as demerits and consequences.Students will be required to carry their diaries to all classes. If a student forgets theirdiary, they will need to collect a temporary copy from the Senior School Office.Students who lose their diaries will need to pay $10 for a replacement.Mrs Carolyn LeeHead of Senior School

Senior School Musical Production 2011It’s time to goBack to the 80'sIt is here! This year Senior School will indeed be doing a musical - and what a wonderful one at that!Senior SchoolFrom the era that brought the world The Rubik's Cube, Max Headroom and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this"totally awesome" musical in the style of movies such as Back To The Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Karate Kid andThe Wedding Singer.Join the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they live through their final senioryear and experience the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up - allset to the biggest hits of the 80's!This week we had over 50 students attend information sessions on the musical, and withauditions looming next week, we hope to have our cast list set very soon.I look forward to the many amazing opportunities this musical will give our students.As the students use their gifts in acting, singing and dancing (amongst other things) I hope to see them enjoyingthemselves and working towards a week of magnificent performances in November.Keep an ear out for more exciting news about this fabulous musical.Miss Sonia ByrnesDirectorCAN YOU HELP?Miss Byrnes (Senior School Drama teacher) would love to hear from anyone whowould like to help with the costumes for our musical Back to the 80'sIf you are able to help with costume design, coordination, sewing or op-shoppingplease email Miss Sonia Byrnes sonia.byrnes@sgcs.nsw.edu as soon as possible.KOGARAH LIBRARYHOMEWORK ZONEFree help for all school students3.00 – 6.00pm School TermsHOMEWORK ZONE TEAMIf you need help with your homework,come and meet the Homework ZoneHOMEWORK HELPERSStudents from K to Year 10Free homework assistance fromsenior high school student volunteersMon, Wed, Fri (school terms) 3.30 – 5.00 pmONLINE HELPAccess our multimedia e-resources fromhome anytime of day or night throughKogarah Library websiteYOUR TUTORAccess free online tutoring and assignment helpwith qualified tutors for all students up to Year 12Library members can logon atwww.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/libraryGot your Ls ... or planning to get them?keys2drive – a joint initiative of the Australian Automobile Association’sclubs (ie NRMA) and the Australian Government – is set to change hownovice driver training is delivered in Australia. Over time, it is hoped thatthe keys2drive program will contribute to a reduction in the numberand severity of crashes involving young drivers.A keys2drive lesson is unique for a number of reasons: it’s FREE can only be delivered by a specially accredited keys2driveprofessional instructor it gets the Learner’s supervising driver (most often mum or dad)involved too –teaching them the safest way to coach their Learner; and it has the support of Australia’s motoring clubs, licensing authoritiesand driver training industry.A recent survey of more than 200 keys2drive customers reported a 94%overall satisfaction rating with the program.If you already have your Ls or are planning to get them over summer,or if you’re a parent and will be or are already supervising a Learnerdriver, book now to avoid disappointment.Log on to www.keys2drive.com.au to register your details and bookyour free keys2drive lesson.

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