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From the PRINCIPAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

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9 April 2014Radford College Calendar

To advise student absences, please contact the relevant reception area listed below directly.

ELC Reception 6162 6298

JSreception@radford.act.edu.au

Fri 11 Apr Foundation Day Fundraiser - DONATE NOW! CHAPLAINS

1 – 4 Reception 6162 5330Mon 28 Apr Term 2 begins - WINTER UNIFORM

5 – 6 Reception 6162 6290Thu 1 May Hating Alison Ashley (2nd & 3rd May also) PERFORMING ARTS

7 – 8 Reception 6162 6269 MYreception@radford.act.edu.auFri 2 May Cross Country Carnival (JS & Secondary) SECONDARY

9 – 10 Reception 6162 6204 HSreception@radford.act.edu.auTue 6 May Y9 Parent/Teacher Interviews SECONDARY

11 – 12 Reception 6162 6261 SSreception@radford.act.edu.auThu 8 May Y10 Parent/Teacher Interviews SECONDARY

OSHC - Director 6162 5376 afters@radford.act.edu.au Sun 11 May Strings/Bands Workshop & Concert PERFORMING ARTS

Reception hours during term time are 8am – 4pm, except Main Reception, which is 8am – 5pm

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From the PRINCIPALMrs Fiona Godfrey COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION JUNIOR SCHOOL

PreK to Year 6SECONDARY SCHOOL

Year 7 to Year 12

CHAPLAINS NURSE PATHWAYS PERFORMING ARTS

SPORT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS COMMUNITY: Collegians &P&F OTHER NEWS

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Musical BlissOn Monday evening I had the privilege of attending the 2014 Foundation Day Concert, this year entitled Joy and Sorrow. It was a superb concert, highlighted by the purebrilliance of the Camerata Choir and punctuated by wonderful performances by the Flute and Ritornelli Ensembles, a duet by Ian Mallett and Andrew Ray, and moving piecesby the Radford Chorale, Vocalettes and the Choristers choirs. On a personal note, I was particularly moved by the massed choir singing Anthem for Wisdom which was amusical tribute written by emerging composer Daniel Brinsmead, commissioned to mark my arrival as the 6th Principal of Radford College.

There is no doubt that Radford College has an outstanding music program; the Foundation Day concert confirmed that for me in no uncertain fashion! I am looking forward toattending many of the other musical events throughout the year.

The evidence is clear – teacher quality is paramountIn a school the size of Radford College there is a constant stream of teacher vacancies. Teachers take Long Service Leave, they take Maternity Leave, they leave to take uppositions interstate and overseas, on rare occasions they leave to take up promotional positions in other schools in the ACT, and sometimes they even retire. Each time wehave a vacancy in the College, we work tirelessly to attract and retain the very best teachers.

I was reminded recently of the importance of the decisions surrounding teacher appointments when reading an article in an Australian Council of Educational Research(ACER) journal. The article, written by Stephen Dinan and the late Ken Rowe (who was tragically killed in the Victorian bushfires in 2009), examines the research that hasbeen conducted testing whether the middle schooling structure is more effective than the traditional primary to secondary school structure.

There is no doubt that the middle years are a critical period when young people experience substantial physical and emotional change. During this time, some studentsdisengage or are alienated from learning, and growth in academic attainment can plateau or even fall. These are also the years when attitudinal, behavioural and social

problems escalate. It is a period when matters such as body image and sexual orientation can become critical issues and, for girls in particular, personal appearance can takeon disproportional importance.

Traditionally, middle schooling has been based on the idea that these problems are due, at least in part, to ‘traditional schooling’, and can be avoided by taking a differentapproach to school organisation, curriculum, assessment and pedagogy. The issue for schools examining the pros and cons of middle schooling is that despite the largevolume of published works addressing this issue, there is little evidence-based research.

According to Dinham and Rowe, ‘Longitudinal data on student achievement and how these relate to any initiative are difficult to obtain and measure. As a result, judgementsof success and failure are often based largely on teachers’ perceptions, rather than on evidence linking interventions to measurable student achievement outcomes’. Thearticle also states that in education, too frequently, too much attention is paid to the conditions of teaching and to matters such as class and school organisation, rather thanbuilding capacity in the school’s most valuable resources, its teachers. ‘What is actually done within the classroom and schools is the most important thing, not structures.Quality teaching and quality teachers are central to student achievement. On this, the research literature is powerful and unequivocal’.

This is a powerful message for all in education management. When considering the placement of teachers we must ensure that we select the right people for the right agelevel. We need to be confident that they will maximise student engagement, learning outcomes and achievement progress for their particular cohort. What matters most is thatwe have quality teaching and learning provision, coupled with high teaching standards and relevant, ongoing teacher professional learning that will serve the needs of ourstudents.

And finally…

As we end Term 1, I wish all Radford families a holy Easter and a happy and relaxing vacation. I look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Monday, 28 April.

Foundation Day 2014Friday April 11

HOD Sport: Mr Peter Haynes

The last day of Term 1 is a celebration of Foundation Day. It is a day when the whole school gathers together to celebrate its origins. (Activities will take accountof the weather).

The day begins with a Service in the G Wigg Sports Centre which celebrates the school and its achievements, as well as reflects on our role in the wider society. Thisgathering is emotional and moving to all who are present.

Following the Service, the Secondary School students will take part in travel games and socialize together, in a variety of venues, depending on the weather. WhileHouse Points are awarded on the day, the games are more about sharing and community than competition.

The Secondary School will then gather in the TB Millar Hall to reflect on the day, and for the awarding of the Bishop's Cup.

Students should wear their House shirt / sports uniform to school and bring their own food for the day. Dismissal will be in time for normal buses home.

Foundation Day is the best day of the year. Assessment is over and the holidays beckon. The day is a 'wind down' into the holidays and a chance to relax afterwhat has been a busy and active first term.

PARENT CONTACT DETAILSReception

Every week the College sends out messages and makes phone calls to parents (e.g. re sick children) only to discover that our database records are out-of-date. This canmean that you are not getting the information you need, and we cannot contact you for important matters. Our Main Reception staff administer the College databaseand if you need to update your details, please e-mail Main Reception directly.

LOST & FOUND During the holidays, could families to check all uniform items at home? Please return any that do not belong to your child to Main Reception, and clearly label your child's ownpossessions. This the only way that items can be returned to owners. When purchasing second hand items PLEASE rename them.

Final call to collect all lost property including items from the rowing shed. Uncollected (unnamed) non-uniform items will bedonated to Anglicare, whilst unnamed uniform items will be forwarded to the Uniform Shop.

MyWay Card Holders and Information GuideACTION has produced a MyWay card holder with a secure clip device. As the MyWay card can be of significant value, the MyWay card holder is a great way to keepstudents cards secure. they have also produced a MyWay information guide (to sit inside the card holder) targeted at parents, which is an introduction to MyWay andunderstanding the ticketing system.

These are available at Main Reception (only).

MyWay CARD REGISTRATIONParents may e-mail the details of their child's MyWay card to Main Reception so they can be recorded on the database. If a registered card is handed in, Main Reception staffcan return it to the student directly, instead of it being sent to ACTION for them to post to the student.

FROM THE REGISTRARMrs Sally MordikeNotice of Withdrawal from RadfordFamilies wishing to withdraw a student from the College are reminded that a letter to the Principal is required, giving at least one term's notice to avoid any financial penalty.This letter needs to be signed by all/both the original signatories to the student's enrolment. A term’s notification not only helps families avoid the withdrawal penalty of half aterm’s fee, it also means that new families can be offered places at the school in good time.

Please contact the Registrar, Sally Mordike, on 6162 6212 or by e-mail if you require any clarification or advice.(No notice is required for students who will be leaving the College as Year 12 graduates at the end of the year, but notice IS required for mid-year leavers from Year 12.)

Pre-K to Year 6

Head of Junior School: Mr Paul Southwell Assistant Head of Junior School Years 3-6: Marina MalcolmAssistant Head of Junior School P-2: Nicole Jaggers

Catch up with the latest Junior School News

Please also take the time to:

read the rest of the Bulletin, for "whole College" items, such as the Principal's section, the Chaplain's reflection, Nurse's section and Sporting and Communityinformation.

check the CALENDAR regularly.

Year 7 to Year 12

PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Bookings now openPTO Booking system link

(PTO Booking link also available on the College website home page)

Interview dates remaining:

Senior School High School

Y11: Thur 10 Apr Y9: Tue 6 May Y10: Th 8 May

Parents should access the online PTO booking system for interviews for all secondary school year groups (Y7-Y12 inclusive).Access for bookings closes at 10pm on the night before the interviews, but be aware that booking spaces fill quickly.All interviews will be held in the TB Millar Hall, from 4-7pm. Interviews are 5 mins in length.Parents unable to make the interviews are invited to contact the teachers concerned

. Homework Café & High School Tutorials - revised timetable!Contact: Director of Studies Y7-Y10Mr Mat Irving

Homework Café: 3:45pm - 4:45pm as per the timetable below. Homework Café is a great way to seek advice from teachers relating to content work and assessment. It is also an opportunity to collaborative with peers in a supportive andinclusive environment. There is a $5 charge for attendance - students will be noted on an attendance register and the fee will be charged to their Radford student account.

NO HOMEWORK CAFE ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK DUE TO PREPARATIONS FOR FOUNDATION DAY.

High School Tutorials: 3:45pm - 4:45pm as per the timetable below. Tutorials are a great way to seek specific advice from teachers relating to content work and assessment.

NO MATHS TUTORIAL THIS WEEK ON WEDNESDAY DUE TO PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS.

MIDDLE YEARS - Every student, every opportunityHead of Middle Years: Ms Claire Melloy

Middle Years had a great start to 2014! We wish students and their families a very happy Easter and hope you have a wonderful holiday and peaceful break.

All students are expected to be in full winter uniform on their return in Term 2.

Mark these important events for Middle Years in your calendar:

'Hating Alison Ashley' (Y7-Y9 Drama) - Thurs 1 May, Fri 2 May and Sat 3 MayHouse Cross Country Carnival (Js and Secondary) - Friday 2 May.

Radford Community Mandarin Language ClassesContact: Mr Chad Birks, Mandarin Teacher

These classes will be restarting on Monday 5 May 2014. The classes are open to all teachers, parents and students, as well as the general community.

Location: Radford Junior School Library Time: Beginners classes 5.15 – 6:00pm Continuing classes 6.00 – 6.45pm Cost: $60 per term Focus: Speaking fluent Mandarin

The classes have been highly successful for those who have stuck with it and these participants are now competent speakers of conversational Mandarin:

“I have attended Zhongwenke (Chinese Classes) on and off for a few years now with Chad. During the times when I attended regularly, I really learned somuch! I am now able to give many of my classroom instructions in Chinese and I am able to hold brief conversations. I find it easier to learn and retain newwords because of the way these classes have been conducted. Less notes… More conversations. This is a great way to learn a language. I recommendZhongwenke to any teacher in this school as a way of connecting with what your children are learning.” Richard Black (Radford Teacher)

“The discussions in class are great. Everyone is encouraged to participate in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. My Chinese has definitely improved and Iam looking forward to starting classes again.” Drew Miller (Radford Parent)

To be successful at learning the Mandarin Language you will need to consistently attend classes and be willing to practice five to ten minutes a day. If you're a parentpractising with your child is a great way to support your their learning.

If you are willing to commit to learning Mandarin please email chad.birks@radford.act.edu.au with your name, contact number, and a short paragraph about why you want tostudy Mandarin. Please include information about any previous study of Mandarin you have undertaken. Hope to see you there! Chad Birks

Read Father Richard's reflection: Joy and Sorrow and the Getting of WisdomFather Richard Browning

RAS Charity Fundraiser - 11 April 2014Students have selected the charities for support in 2014.

Donate to the fundraiser now! http://www.trybooking.com/EPQDLetter with full details

Helping our community understand where our money goes is a challenge that belongs to all of us. As we move towards Foundation Day and living in truth, rising incompassion, walking in wisdom, we must be able to own where our values have bound us to action.

Art work by Ingrid Hunter

Radford Parent Prayers (RaPPers)Contacts: Deb Robinson on 0438 608 811 or Chaplain Nikolai Blaskow on nikolai.blaskow@radford.act.edu.au

Week A Day 3Time: 7:45am til 8:15amVenue: TB Millar Hall

Term 2 dates

Wednesday 30th April [week 1]Wednesday 14th May [week 3]Wednesday 28th May [week 5]Wednesday 11th June [week 7]

Wednesday 25th June [week 9]

Ms Karen Baker

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HOD: Mrs Suzanne Rentsch

Access all the latest information on university courses, scholarships and admission information, further training, Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs),apprenticeships, Gap Year opportunities, job vacancies and more. It is strongly recommended that ALL students and/or their parents from the High School and Senior Schoolregularly check this section of the bulletin.

TAX FILE NUMBERSAny students seeking a TFN should go to the Senior School Reception and obtain a copy of the application form. The form must be completed in black/blue pen and withoutany errors or deletions and then returned to the Senior School Reception. It usually takes about 6 week for the ATO to process the application. Your TFN will be sent to yourhome/postal address.

DRAMAHOD Drama: Mr Nick AkhurstAdmin: Bronwyn Brown

Year 7-9 Drama, Hating Alison Ashley

Performances:Thursday 1 May, Friday 2 May and Saturday 3 May, (Week 1 Term 2)Times: all shows start at 7.30pmVenue: TB Millar HallBookings: http://www.trybooking.com/EPDI all tickets are $10 each. Bookings can be made using Mastercard, Visa, and now also Amex (fee).

Year 10 Children’s Theatre Tour 2014Each year Year 10 Drama students create an 8-10 minute performance for primary school children from Years 1 to 4. At the end of the term we take two busloads of studentsto 4 schools each to perform for the entertainment of the audience and live theatre experience for our students. This activity has been going since 2000, and has nowinvolved a total of over 400 student performers, and over 8000 audience members at 100 schools.

Cranleigh has been one of the schools, opening their doors every year to our students, and always asking when are we coming back. Radford’s relationship is well cementedwith these ties between our two school. It is always a pleasure to see students create their own work and show the community what they are capable of achieving.

I would like to thank all the staff who have helped directly on the tour, or indirectly by allowing us to take student out of class for a day.

Performing Arts Night AuditionsOpen to all secondary students

Contact: Daniel Ferri

Auditions for Performing Arts Night musical acts will be held Week 3 of Term 2. There will be a sign-up sheet on the noticeboard outside PAC Room 61 from Week 1Term 2. Prepare one to one and a half minutes of a song, or a song with dance. Musical theatre numbers or popular songs are welcome. You must bring music foraccompaniment.Auditions will be held in PAC Room 62 on Monday, May 12, 3.45-3.50pm and Thursday May 15, 5.00-6.00pm.

MUSICHOD Music: Mrs Leanne McKean Head of Cocurricular Music/Instrumental: Mr Joel CopelandMusic Administrator: Ms Sam Tonkin

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Combined Strings & Bands Workshop / Concert – Sunday, 11 May Our String Orchestra’s and Concert Bands will be performing in this combined concert after undertaking specialist workshops.

Date/Time: Sunday, 11 May from 3pm (duration approximately one hour)Venue: TB Millar Hall, Radford CollegeAll are welcome!

For performers:The workshop will commence from 1pm for all groups except Mozart and Vivaldi String Orchestras who will be required to arrive at 2.40pm. Furtherinformation regarding this workshop/concert will be provide to group members early Term 2.

Friday Jams (Performing Arts Center during lunch)

Radford musicians from years 5-12 are invited to play at these Friday Jams. Students are asked to register at the Music Administration office. All are welcome to come alongto listen!

Music Recitals – please registerAn opportunity for Radford musicians to experience the performance aspect of music.Application Form on Radford Online at at: 2014-Semester-1-Recital-Application-Form.pdf. Please note the due date for forms are outlined on this application form.

Secondary recital dates for Term 2 are as follows.

Senior students A & T Recital: Wed 4 JuneYear 7: Wed 18 June

Recitals for children in Years 1-6 will be held in Semester II. See JS Bytes 9 April for more infomation.

Term 2 Music Calendar

HOD: Mr Peter Haynes Administrators: Ms Bernie Leger, Mr Brad Luhrs, Mr Peter Wallensky

Sports Policy Students are provided with the opportunity to be involved in a variety of sporting activities conducted outside school hours. Participation by students is on a voluntary basisbut with the understanding that if a student is involved in a particular sporting activity which is offered by Radford College then the student is expected to play for a Radfordteam.

Exemptions from the Radford College Sports Policy are only given when the school does not have a team participating at the appropriate division and age grouping and it canbe shown that an appropriate team is offered by another club or ACT representative squad.

Exemption requests must in the first instance be directed to the Director of Cocurricular, Mr Dylan Mordike. (Please do not assume that Radford College is not providing ateam in a particular division or age group prior to communicating with the Director of Cocurricular.)

Combined Cross Country CarnivalThe combined Junior/Secondary Cross Country Carnival will be held in the first week of Term 2, on Friday 2 May, weather permitting.

Football

Contact: Mr Peter Wallensky

A Canteen Manager is required for the 2014 season. Please email the FORF convenor Gerard Fitzsimmons muirhead@homemail.com.au for more details.Shirt numbers are now available from the clothes shop. The shop will have a list of allocated numbers for each player.Please check the Radford online Football page for team lists and training day allocations.

Netball Contact: Ms Bernie Leger

This Saturday we will compete in Round 2 of the Canberra Netball Association Competition, all games will be played unless called off by C N A . All students should turn up attheir respective times & venues ready to play.

Training for all teams will officially start the first week back, week commencing: 28 April 2014, with Round 3 on Saturday 3rd May 2014. Please remember to notify yourcoaches and managers if your daughter is not available to either train or play.

Please send submissions for this section to the relevant staff member for approval and noting.

SPORT - Peter Haynes; PERFORMING ARTS - Nick Akhurst; ACADEMIC - Head of School/Department; COMMUNITY - Richard Browning; COCURRICULAR MUSIC - Joel Copeland, OTHER COCURRICULAR - Dylan Mordike

The following Sports achievements will be recognized in the Bulletin:

1) Radford team achievements 2) Students representing Radford 3) Territory/National Representation

VolleyballCongratulations to:

Danusia Sipa Borgeaud, who has been selected in the Australian Junior Volleyball Team to travel to Thailand in April/May for training and competition in preparation forAsian Junior Championships in July.

Matisse Sipa Borgeaud, who has been selected in the ACT Team to participate in the Australian Under 15 Volleyball Championships. Matisse has also been namedTeam Captain.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATIONCONTACT: PFEnquiries@radford.act.edu.au Constitution of the Association

NEXT P&F COMMITTEE MEETINGContact: The President, Hannah Baudert

Date: Thursday 10 April 2014Time: 7pmVenue: The Boardroom at Radford College

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS FUNDRAISER

Contact: alison.radfordent@yahoo.com.auFlyer

As in previous years, the P&F is offering Entertainment Books as a fundraiser for the College. This year there is a digital membership available as an alternative to the books.Flyer with links and full details is attached. If parents do not elect to "opt out" (see flyer), books will be sent home on 29/4/2014 with students in PreK-Y6, not secondarystudents. These books may be purchased or returned. Anyone can purchase a book or digital membership through the online link.https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/232c04

The College receives $12 for each book/membership sold.

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COLLEGIANS ASSOCIATION

Collegians - do we have your current contact details? Email collegians@radford.act.edu.au

George Huitker & Junk SculptureMidnight Oil Tribute ShowSaturday 3 May & Saturday 10 May 2014Dinner and Show ‐ Teatro Vivaldi Restaurant, ANU, Union Square http://vivaldirestaurant.com.au/Bookings Essential ‐ 02 6257 2718

Junk Sculpture features Radford staff members George Huitker, Joel Copeland and Matt Heinrich, as well as Chris Brown, Rob Marshall, Callum Sambridge and Tim Kuschel.

Book early so you don't miss out, as these shows are always popular - and amazing!

SEMINAR FLYER

Where: Canberra Girls Grammar School Junior School Hall, Grey St, DeakinDate: Tuesday 6 MayTime: 6:30pm for 7:00pm start. 8:30 finishCost: DSA Members: $40 Non-members: $50To register please go to http://www.trybooking.com/EMQI or cash on the night at door

Email info@dyslexia-act.org.au if you require more information or ring (02) 6247 8883

Contact: Linda Oakman (Canteen Manager)Canteen menu (Junior and Senior)

ON-LINE LUNCH ORDERS ONLY More information about the Canteen ordering system.

Macdonalds

Jamison Plaza: 6251 2660Gungahlin: 6255 6439

Online Uniform Shop http://www.macschoolwear.com.au/

Uniform Shop (on campus)phone 6251 7550

Opening Hours - Term time

Terms 1, 2 and 4 Term 3

Mon 2:30pm – 5:30 pm Mon 2:30pm – 5:30 pm

Tue 2:30pm – 5:30 pm Tue CLOSED

Wed 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 11am; 1pm - 5:30 pm

Thur 2:30pm – 5:30 pm Thur CLOSED

Fri 1:00pm – 5:30 pm Fri 1:00pm – 5:30 pm

HOLIDAY HOURS

The Uniform Shop will be CLOSED during the entire first week of the holidays.

In the second week of the holidays it will be CLOSED on the Public Holidays (Monday and Friday) but open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs at the following times:

Tue 2:30pm - 5:30pmWed 8:30am - 5:30pmThu 2:30pm - 5:30 pm

UNIFORM TIP: When purchasing second hand items PLEASE remove any name tags relating to the former owner, and clearly label the garment with your own child's name.

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Wednesday 9 April 2014

ELC Reception 6162 6298JSreception@radford.act.edu.au

8am - 4pm1 – 4 Reception 6162 5330

5 – 6 Reception 6162 6290

OSHC - Director 6162 5376 afters@radford.act.edu.au

Thu 10 JS Easter Chapel ServiceFri 11 April Foundation Day Fundraiser - DONATE NOW! (Term ends)Mon 28 April Term 2 beginsThu 1 May ThinkUKnow Presentation - parents onlyFri 2 May JS & Secondary Combined Cross Country Carnival

PLEASE CHECK THE COLLEGE CALENDAR and the rest of the Bulletin for whole College events and news.

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From the Head of Junior SchoolPaul Southwell

Ken Blanchard once stated "none of us is as smart as all of us". As we complete our first term of 2014, I am reminded of the importance of working together, ofcollaborating, of sharing a journey together.

Overall I am very pleased with the start we have made this year, as we complete this final week we have:

celebrated the commencement of our new College PrincipalIntroduced over 100 new students into our Junior School, with some degree of comfortwelcomed 6 new staff to our teaching and learning teams, with great successintroduced an iPad pilot at Year 5enjoyed a successful start to our new Tech Coach position, coaching our teacherscommenced the refinement of our language approaches, reading this term, with spelling and grammar next term. All staff coming together to build upon each other'sprofessional understandingscelebrated our largest Grandfriends Daybeen humbled and walked a little way in Gruffalo shoesgambled upon the weather for our successful swim and Gruffalo Days to then be "confused" by weather predictions on Athletics Dayintroduced three-way parent interviews at Years 5 & 6.

A busy term and yet a brief description of happenings from our first quarter are merely a part of our aims for this year.

We are working toward a greater reflection of “none of us is as smart as all of us.” Our teaching teams are continuing to build and strengthen their collaboration, knowing thatthis will deepen their teaching and learning, as well as presenting greater opportunities for student collaboration, questioning and clarification.

We will continue to work on how we may better step with you. How we may better share our journey, to make us as smart as all of us. I was reminded of one of thedifferences between the teaching profession and other similar professions last weekend, as we had cause to spend time with some lovely and supportive nurses. I cameaway so very impressed by the professional and warm interaction provided. I was also reminded that I hold that same expectation of my staff, for all your sons and daughterseach and every day.

Week 10, we are all very tired. We will get through and enjoy our finale to the term, our Foundation Day and then we will all rest, recuperate and refresh. Keep reading!

Finally, I would like to congratulate all involved in last weeks "Magic Bathtub" assembly. Our specialist staff organised this assembly and shared a brilliant trivia quiz aboutthemselves. A truly entertaining and enjoyable assembly. The highlight, however, of this Assembly was the award winners who were chosen by their peers, for taking ACTIONin their class work this term.

Thank you for your generous and warmly received support this term.

Warm regardsPaul Southwell

RAS Charity Fundraiser - 11 April 2014

Donate to the fundraiser now! http://www.trybooking.com/EPQDLetter from Father RichardFAQ for Junior School parents/caregivers

Helping our community understand where our money goes is a challenge that belongs to all of us. As we move towards Foundation Day and living in truth, rising incompassion, walking in wisdom, we must be able to own where our values have bound us to action.

Art work by Ingrid Hunter

OSHC - Bookings for Term 2Contact: Alena Voysey (02) 6162 5376 or 0457 835 811

Bookings from Term 1 do not automatically carry over to Term 2. Families will find booking forms at the OSHC Radford Online Page to enrol in our After School Care Programs for Term 2.

Queries should be directed to OSHC Director Alena Voysey (02) 6162 5376 or 0457 835 811

Combined Cross Country CarnivalThe combined Junior/Secondary Cross Country Carnival will be held in the first week of Term 2, on Friday 2 May, weather permitting.

ThinkUKnow Presentation, Thursday 1st MayTime: 6pm - 7pmVenue: RA Young Hall

RSVP: Mrs Lisa Clarke events@radford.act.edu.au before Thursday 10 April.

ThinkUKnow is an internet safety initiative which aims to raise awareness of the issues which young people face online and whilst using mobile phones. It is a partnershipbetween the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Microsoft Australia, and is now proudly supported by ninemsn and Datacom.

Radford College will be hosting a ThinkUKnow presentation on Thursday 1st May from 6-7pm and all parents, carers and teachers (Years 3-6) are encouraged to attend. This presentation will cover topics such as how young people are using technology to have fun, online grooming, cyber-bullying, inappropriate content and e-security.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about how young people have fun online, how you can help them to stay in control on the net, and how to report aproblem.

For more information, you can visit the ThinkUKnow Australia website at http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/ or contact Mrs Marina Malcolm.

In order to ensure that we can accommodate all those wishing to attend we would like to ask that you confirm your attendance at this event with Mrs Lisa Clarke onevents@radford.act.edu.au before Thursday 10 April. Should we have high interest levels we may need to book a second evening to accommodate everyone.

Please note this event is NOT suitable for children to attend.

We look forward to seeing you all at the presentation.

PYP IN ACTION TERM 1, WEEK 10, 2014

P-2 PYP Coordinator: Belinda ReitstatterY3-Y6 PYP Coordinator: David Gocentas

This section of our Junior School Bytes is designed to keep our school community informed about our Primary Years Programme curriculum in the Junior School.

With our school holidays fast approaching one can feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that some or even all of the time could be spent at home in Canberra. Among theusual collection of school holiday routines that we parents tend to squeeze in, such as getting the mandatory haircut and finding a winter school uniform that fits, Canberracan really be enjoyed as haven, created for children who are eager to explore and discover.

In the Primary Years Programme, students explore six different units of inquiry each year. Each unit of inquiry is organised under a Transdisciplinary Theme. You may havenoticed these on your child’s Radford Online page, Who We Are, Where We Are in Place and Time, Sharing the Planet etc. As a child journeys through the Programme theirunderstanding of a Transdisciplinary Theme deepens. For example in a Who We Are unit of inquiry this term in Pre K, students have been exploring the nature of self, while ina Who We Are inquiry in Year 6 they have been investigating the social, emotional and physical changes associated with adolescence.

There are many ways that we adults can enhance a child’s understanding of these Transdisciplinary Themes. Experiences that invite children to think, feel, wonder andconnect are particularly meaningful. Below is a list of suggestions that, should you have the time, may be a way for you to tap into your son or daughter’s inquiring mind andof course deepen their understandings. They may also be of use to you during school holidays or the series of wintery Canberra weekends that lie ahead of us in Terms 2 and3.

Where We Are in Place and Time: Visit the War Memorial, attend the Dawn Service, take a walk down ANZAC Parade to visit the memorials, visit the National Library, enjoyconversations with grandparents, aunties, uncles or neighbours, view photo albums, talk, share stories, draw family trees, explore your local neighbourhood, go orienteering,take a bike tour of the parliamentary triangle, view a big map of the ACT then take a trip north, south, east and west of the borders. Go to Old Parliament House, NewParliament House, Regatta Point, share the story of Walter Burley Griffin with your child. Take a ride around Lake Burley Griffin, visit the old Canberra Railway Museum,Blundells Cottage or St John’s School 19th century school-house museum.

Who We Are: View your and your child’s baby photos, reflect, talk and share stories with your child about their years as a baby or a toddler. Listen to and answer theirquestions. Visit the hospital, town or city where your child was born. Explore the meaning of Easter. Who celebrates it? Why is it celebrated? What symbols are used inAustralia and other countries around the world among those who celebrate Easter? Go to an Easter Service at your local church. Talk about birth, life and death together withyour child. Pets and animals are often a good starting point for these conversations. Record your eating habits looking at healthy and unhealthy choices. Make time to enjoystillness, meditation and peaceful moments together. Discuss what you and other family members need to feel well – time together, time alone, running, biking, listening tomusic, dancing, playing sport, reading, creating, gardening or having screen time.

Sharing the Planet: Take a trip to the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme, visit the wind turbines out at Tarago, go and see the construction of Australia’s largest SolarFarm at Royalla, visit the Botanic Gardens, The Arboretum, The National Zoo & Aquarium, Revolve, Tidbinbilla, The Cotter Dam, Googong Dam or the tip. Go apple picking atPialligo or wine stomping in Murrumbateman. Go camping, bush walking or bike riding. Look after a pet or take responsibility for someone or something. View the onlineversion of BTN ‘Behind The News’ to explore world issues that your child may be asking you about, such as the disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines plane or the recentinternational decision made on whaling.

How the World Works: create and make an invention that will solve a problem in your house hold using boxes, cardboard and recycled goods; Google 'Kitchen Science' andenjoy some age old experiments such as making the papier mâché volcano, filled with baking soda and vinegar, grow seeds on a window sill, place an onion in a glass ofwater, an egg in a jar of vinegar are fun for all age groups, make playdough, rake up some autumn leaves, visit Mt Stromlo Observatory, Questacon, the Arboretum, TheReptile Park, The National Dinosaur Museum, the limestone caves in Wee Jasper Carey’s Cave or the Canberra Space Centre. Record the times that the suns rises and sets,make moon observations and record these pictorially. Pitch a tent in the backyard to spend time staring at the stars.

How We Express Ourselves: Visit the Portrait Gallery, The National Gallery, Erindale Theatre, Canberra Theatre, the Movies, the National Sound and Film Archive, TheCanberra Glass works, the Carillion or the Bus Depot Markets. Go for a walk around New Acton to view the urban landscape and installations there. Have a look at the newKingston foreshore. Get the paints, oil pastels, crayons, textas and pencils out on the dining room table, even better, take them to the top of a mountain. Make masks out ofcardboard or clay. Create origami figures, attend Storytime at the National Library, write books, poems, journal entries, read, be read to, talk, dance, sing, move, create.

How We Organise Ourselves: Visit Old Parliament House – Democracy Museum, New Parliament House – House of Representatives and Senate, get your child to plan anentire trip to the movies – book tickets online, create a budget, look up timetables to travel using public transport and pack snacks. Plan a meal. Go grocery shopping with abudget. Build a city out of cardboard boxes. Go through old toys and books and organise what is no longer used. Plan a Garage Sale or better still a trip to Vinnies or theSalvation Army.

Print this list out and stick it on the fridge. And if you happen to hear the dreaded school holidays words ‘I’m bored!’, you’ll have an immediate place to turn to.We wish you a lovely time together with your sons and daughters these holidays. Stay safe.

P-2 PYP Coordinator: Belinda Reitstatter

MUSICHOD Music: Mrs Leanne McKean Head of Cocurricular Music/Instrumental: Mr Joel CopelandMusic Administrator: Ms Sam Tonkin

Combined Strings & Bands Workshop / Concert – Sunday, 11 MayOur String Orchestras and Concert Bands will be performing in this combined concert after undertaking specialist workshops.

Date/Time: Sunday, 11 May from 3pm (duration approximately one hour)Venue: TB Millar Hall, Radford CollegeAll are welcome!

For performers:The workshop will commence from 1pm for all groups except Mozart and Vivaldi String Orchestras who will be required to arrive at 2.40pm. Further information regarding thisworkshop/concert will be provide to group members early Term 2.

Friday Jams (Performing Arts Centre during lunch) Radford musicians from Years 5-12 are invited to play at these Friday Jams. Students are asked to register at the Music Administration office. All are welcome to come alongto listen!

PERFORMANCE CALENDAR – TERM 2Please note that items highlighted in red indicate that some Junior School students enrolled in a co-curricular music group will be performing.

Music Recitals An opportunity for musicians at Radford to experience the performance aspect of music.Please note it is required that students register for these recitals using the application form (click here for your copy of the form).

Recitals for children in Years 1-6 will be held in Semester II as follows:

Semester Year Recital Dates Form Due

II 1 – 4 Strings 13 August 8 August

II 5 & 6 20 August 8 August

II 1 – 4 Piano 27 August 22 August