“With heart, soul, mind & strength”

Friday, 13 November 2015 NEWSLETTER Issue 17

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

SPRING FAIR

Our Spring Fair was a great success. Thank you everyone who came along to support the P&F and school. It was a great family and community day, with perfect weather. Thank you to the P&F members who organised activities, especially Gail Cottrill, who was the Fair Co-ordinator. Thanks also to Bev Seers, our Marketing and Community Relations Officer, who did a lot of work for the fair. Thank you to the staff, students and parents who helped in some way in preparation and on the day.

ORIENTATIONS

Kindergarten and Year 7 Orientations have been happening recently. Incoming Year 7 students had a full day in the Senior School last Friday. They experienced some sample lessons and had so peer support time with their Year 10 Peer Support leaders. I’ve had a lot of very positive feedback from students and parents about the day. Incoming Kindergarten students have had some afternoon sessions in the Kinder classrooms as part of their orientation to school.

STAFF NEWS

Sadly, we will say farewell to several staff at the end of this year. I will just announce their moves now and will write more of a valedictory nature about these staff in the next newsletter.

Mrs Anne Gaul has decided it is time for her to retire. Anne is a foundation staff member of Lakes Grammar so has been with us for 12 years.

Mr Andrew Cameron has received a wonderful promotion to the position of Director of e-Learning K-12 at Avondale School. This is the kind of role that Andrew has aspired to for some time. He has shared his knowledge and skills in the use of IT in learning with fellow staff and his own classes for several years. I congratulate Andrew on this appointment but at the same time we are saddened to lose him.

Mrs Julie Condie leaves us to take up a permanent part-time position at St Philips Christian College, Newcastle, in the learning support team. This is a change that works well for Julie’s family’s needs and she leaves Lakes reluctantly.

OTHER STAFF NEWS

With Andrew Jones’ appointment as Deputy Principal at Manning Valley Anglican College we had three co-ordinator roles to fill. The following staff have been appointed to these roles: Ms Rachel MacKillop has been appointed Co-ordinator of HSIE in the Senior School (SS). Mrs Rachel Collins has been appointed Co-ordinator of SS Daily Organisation. Mr Darren Beecroft will be Co-ordinator of Sport in the Senior School. Mr James Cantor will be Co-ordiantor of Sport in the Junior School with assistance from Mr Summers. I congratulate these staff on their appointments.

Our Junior School counsellor, Mrs Hayley Adcock will take maternity leave for the first semester next year. Her second baby is due in early February and we wish her God’s blessing as her family expands.

ALCOHOL AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Would you give alcohol to another person's child? Nearly a third of people say it's OK, if the kids are in a safe environment. This disturbing report was in an article in the Sydney Morning Herald this week. A study from the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) asked more than 400 parents and non-parents questions about a hypothetical scenario in which a father allowed his 16-year-old son and his friends to have two beers each at an 18th birthday party at which they were present. In NSW it is legal to give alcohol to your child, but not someone else's. Nearly a third of respondents said because it was a "safe environment" it was OK to provide the alcohol, while one in 10 said it was OK because "everybody does it". (Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/fare-study-finds-many-think-its-ok-to-give-other-peoples-kids-alcohol-20151109-gkua1h.html#ixzz3r88FXs4Z).

If you are hosting a party for your teenage child it is important to know that it is illegal to supply alcohol to another person’s child who

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is under 18. The Liquor Act 2007 states: (4) Supplying liquor to minors on other premises A person must not supply liquor to a minor on any premises other than licensed premises unless the person is a parent or guardian of the minor. It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence under subsection (4) if it is proved that the defendant was authorised to supply liquor to the minor by the parent or guardian of the minor. Maximum penalty: $11,000 or 12 months imprisonment (or both) or an on-the-spot fine of $1,100. (6) Obtaining liquor for minors from licensed premises A person must not obtain liquor from licensed premises on behalf of a minor unless the person is the parent or guardian of the minor. It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence under subsection (6) if it is proved that the defendant was authorised to obtain liquor on behalf of the minor by the parent or guardian of the minor. Maximum penalty: $11,000 or 12 months imprisonment (or both), or an on-the-spot fine of $1,100.

If your teenage child asks to attend a party, my advice to parents is to ring the parents hosting the party and ensure that they will be supervising and ask about the likelihood of alcohol being at the party. I don’t recommend giving anyone else permission to supply alcohol to your child.

Congratulations to….

Harrison Blake of Year 8 who represented Lake Macquarie Field Archers at the Archery National Titles at Murrurundi last weekend. Harrison gained the highest score for the 13-14 age group. Harrison is aiming for the World Championships.

Michael Hannah (Principal)

Office Closure Christmas Holidays

Office hours 7th to 11th December 9am to 12pm. Last Day office open is Dec 11th

Office re-opens Thursday January 21st 8am to 4pm

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

SPRING FAIR

Saturday 31 October was our annual Spring Fair and what wonderful weather we were blessed with for the occasion. It is a day that brings the Senior School staff and students together with all of us from the Junior School to celebrate and raise money for our school. I hope as you were walking around enjoying the exhibitions, stall and rides you gave a thought to the large committee of people who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. Thank you to the P&F and to Bev Seers our Marketing Officer for all of her efforts and all the sponsors and supporters as well as all of those that attended the Fair. Thanks to our grounds staff Aaron and Vince for the lovely grass that we could sit on, and the tables, chairs and marquees that appeared! Lakes is fortunate to have an abundance of hard-working, dedicated and passionate staff who helped make the Fair triumphant. Whether it was manning the BBQ, wrapping lolly bags and lucky dips, collating artworks, selling, sprucing, guiding or being dunked it all made the day enjoyable and run smoothly. Thank you for your time and efforts.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Students in Years 3 – 6 were privileged to be able to commemorate Remembrance Day at 11.00am on Wednesday 11 November with

a Remembrance Day Service. The School and College Leaders explained the history of Remembrance Day and its origins as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I. Peter, our Chaplain, gave a special Remembrance Day address and reflected on the role his family has played in the armed forces for over a century. Students prepared themselves for the day by making and wearing poppies, which is the flower we use to commemorate the occasion. Students also read the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. Our thanks go to Peter who played the Last Post and Rouse and led a minute of silence.

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

On Tuesday 27 October and Tuesday 3 November, Lakes Grammar welcomed another 75 eager young minds, ready to meet their new Kindergarten teachers. It was understandably an emotional experience for some but all in all a positive and important stepping stone for our graduating class of 2028. Mrs Harries, Mr Crumbley and Mrs Doran along with our support staff, some keen buddies and Coco and Jazz were able to walk the new students through a standard Literacy session at Lakes. The children left with smiles on their faces, new friends and stories to tell their eagerly waiting parents. Thanks to Racquel Jolly for all of her organisation of the orientation program.

YEAR 6 PINNACLE CHALLENGE

Year 6 students have recently been participating in the Pinnacle Challenge which builds resilience and teamwork in students as they prepare for their transition to the Senior School. The students enjoyed a range of activities encompassing adventure, team building, motivation and personal development. Each aspect of the program is made up of different activities, including scaling ladders, walking tight ropes, rock climbing, abseiling, and other healthy activities. Along with their Year 7 Orientation Day last Friday the boys and girls have found it a really valuable preparation for next year. Thanks to Mr Lawson for all of the organisation that went into the event.

PEER SUPPORT

This week during Peer Support, the children have been focusing on the importance of support networks and the role that friends play in each others’ lives. Children constructed a visual representation of this during the session. Encourage your child to identify friends who can provide support for them if the need arises. Next week, we will be looking at how to play in a friendly way in order to maintain friends and build positive relationships. Through various activities, children will discover the importance of taking turns and having consistent rules throughout a game. This week, help your child practise these skills by encouraging them to play games with siblings, family or friends.

BUILDING LEARNING POWER

Over the course of Term 4, we will be focusing on learning capacities associated with ‘Strength’ where students are able to look within and be reflective learners who examine the strategic aspects of learning.

STARS OF THE WEEK:

Demonstrating our ‘Lakes Grammar Habit’ of keeping our school environment litter-free Ryan Jones (KD), Kaidyn Hutton, Milla Harding (KB), Simon Connor (KH), Elizaveta Maplesden (1J), Sivani Yellamaraju, Keyan Small (3C), Milla Heuchan, Liam Schwebel (1L) Demonstrating our ‘Lakes Grammar Habit’ of Excellence: Lara Holst, Sandy Ghannam, Tiah Vale, Isabella Nowalinski (6A), Kourtney Gardner (KD), Cohen Baldwin, Emma Lamphee (KB), Carter Thomas (KH), Grace Crumbley, Charlotte Fisher (1J), Malachi Bennett, Elodie Jewell (3C), Harriet Peirce, Josef Aad (1L)

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL’S UNIFORM AWARDS Jai Clark (5D), Tiah Vale (6A), Juna Sudarsana (KD), Dafne Shevket (KD), Joshua Carver, Miranda

Feller (KB), Ashton Royle (KH), Eli Hucker, Ganesh Seekuri (1J), Nathan Wilson, Jayden Rooke (3C), Mark Borodin, Isabella Koen (1L)

FINAL THOUGHT… ‘Things do not happen, things are made to happen’. John F Kennedy.

Will Wallace (Head of Junior School)

Reminder to parents of Year 2 and Year 6 that you will need to reapply for an OPAL card for bus and train travel for your child going into Year 3 and Year 7 in 2016. Existing students in K-1 \, 3-5 & 7-12 will automatically get their new card next year. Information is provided at the back of this newsletter.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL LOST PROPERTY BOX is overflowing! Many of the items have been bought from the

second hand uniform shop and do not have the name of the current owner on them. Any sad and lonely item

remaining in the lost property box at the end of the term will be “gifted” back to the 2nd Hand Uniform shop.

Please remember – if you buy a jumper from the 2nd Hand Uniform shop that previously belonged to a student

who has left the school, put your child’s name on it!

UPCOMING EVENTS

AFTERNOON MESSAGES are given to students immediately after lunch. Please be aware that the school reception area

is a very busy time at the end of school and it is unreasonable to expect that a message can be taken out to students who

have already departed their classrooms for the day to stand in bus lines or parent pickup. If you need to get a message

to your child regarding alternative travel arrangements, please contact the school reception prior to 1.30pm.

Students in parent pick-up lines who are not collected on time will be held in the office until your arrival.

JUNIOR SCHOOL LIBRARY NEWS

OVERDUES / BORROWING

Please note that borrowing has now finished. We still have a significant amount of outstanding loans that need to be returned to the JS Library ASAP. Overdue notices will be sent out late Week 7. We are asking if you could please be vigilant and locate and return any books that belong to the JS Library. Thankyou. WHEELERS eBOOKS

Has your child accessed our Wheelers eBook facility yet? If they are in Years 4-6 and have an iPad, Android or similar device, they can read our growing collection of eBooks either online or downloaded. They can also borrow an ipad from the JS Library at lunch. Please see library staff for more details or grab a brochure from the JS Library. Why not use this service in the Holidays??

LIBRARY BLOG

Check out our latest JS BLOG and see what students have been learning about in the JS Library recently. This BLOG will be updated when needed. Access link below: http://danielsummers.edublogs.org/ OPENING HOURS

The JS Library opening hours are from 8:30am to 3.30pm Monday and Friday and 8.30am to 4pm Tuesday to Thursday. Students are also welcome to use the JS Library at lunchtime (2nd half) each Monday to Friday. PLEASE NOTE: any student using the library between 3-4pm must sign in and be picked up from the library and signed out by their parents. This time is for RESEARCH / HOMEWORK / STUDY use only. It is not a place for children to wait for parents to collect them in the afternoon.

Mr D Summers (JS Teacher Librarian)

Maths tutoring in the Senior School Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8.00am

CHAPLAIN’S CHAT

Matt’s Mutterings

I recently had the privilege of addressing the 2016 Year 7 students and their parents or guardians at our school’s orientation day. Essentially this presentation has two objectives. Firstly, I want the students and their families to know what it is that I do as a school chaplain in our senior school. This is a somewhat impossible task to do in 5 minutes, but I was able to mention the top 10 regular functions that I have. Things like chapels, Cru groups at lunch, Christian Studies classes for Year 7, pastoral care and wellbeing. Plus hopefully a few surprises such as working in the canteen on Wednesday lunches or being actively involved in senior school sport…beware on the futsal court every week. My hope is that students will see that as a chaplain I am involved in their everyday life and that I am here at school to be of as much assistance as possible.

The second objective I have is that I want to shatter any stereotypical thinking someone might have of a reverend or the Anglican Church. We are a diverse bunch who basically all believe that following Jesus and his commands of loving God with all we have and loving our neighbours as ourselves is the best way to live. I want all our students to be equipped to reflect on their faith lives no matter where they are at. All of our students deserve to be treated with respect about their beliefs and be encouraged to dialogue with others in the same manner. So if the incoming students can see that I am approachable then hopefully we are halfway there to having some quality conversations about life, love and faith. Believe me too that I love having these conversations with parents as well . After 10 years of chaplaincy I have been so privileged to hear all sorts of faith stories and be enriched as a person as a result. So thank you and let’s keep sharing.

Bless ya! Rev’d Matt Shorten (Chaplain)

ENGLISH / HISTORY NEWS

How often do you read?

"I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library," Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges once said. The accuracy of that attribution is debatable, but the quote's sentiment undeniably resonates with those who love to read. It is really important that we stop in life and read, read a good book! One that can take us to great lands and experience adventures that we never knew existed. Other than reading providing an escape and place of

relaxation, did you know reading: - Rewires the brain. - Reading an experience is like living it yourself.

- Different reading styles create different brain patterns. - Enhances Mindfulness. - Makes individuals more empathetic.

Throughout the year the English Faculty has been focusing on the importance of reading. With life being so busy these days and electronics often being the first choice of entertainment with students, we have seen a rapid decline in students just engaging in reading for fun. So this year the English staff have taken their students in Years 7-9 to the library on a regular basis, just to read! Listening to the staff today talk about how students reading habits have changed throughout the year has been fascinating. Today one of the English staff relayed a story about a boy in Year 8. When she first took him to the library he was only interested in ‘Where’s Wally’ now, four terms down the track, he is reading crime anthologies and nags her constantly to know what day library reading is. Hearing students excitedly talk about reading and engaging in the unknown world behind that intriguing cover, is something which warms every English teacher’s heart! If our students leave high school loving books and appreciating the art of writing, then we have done our job! To make sure all students are competent in reading and comprehending we have this term taken the opportunity to carry out specific diagnostic testing in Years 7-9 to see where our students’ strengths and areas of need are. From this the English staff have designed different extension and support lessons to cater for individual learning needs. It has been very pleasing to see how students are engaging with these programs and especially encouraging when we receive emails from both parents and students thanking us for taking the time to help them improve their reading. So in the holidays, please take time to sit and read with your child. Either read alongside them, read with them or have them read to you. You will be amazed the places you may go.

Michelle Smith (English/History Co-ordinator)

YR 9 COMMERCE SMALL BUSINESS VENTURE

Year 9 Commerce students have been learning about running a small business. On Tuesday, 17 November they will put their learning into practice running a sausage sizzle barbecue. They will also be selling cupcakes, home-made lemonade and lolly bags. Students have put a lot of effort into planning for the day and are very excited. Profits will be donated for research into vision impairment in young people. Sausage sandwiches will be $2.50, cupcakes $2.00, lolly bags $1.00 and a cup of lemonade $1.50. A lunch pack will be available for $5.00 including a sandwich, drink and either lolly bag or cupcake. Gluten free options will be available.

Nicola Mellare (Commerce Teacher)

CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITON Report by Austin Kozak – Yr 10 who represented Australia. Austin has won the Third prize for both Individual and Team, which is six months scholarship to study Chinese in a Chinese university of his choice. The 8th Chinese Bridge Chinese speaking competition for foreign secondary students was an experience of a life time and something I will never forget! I learned more about the world in two weeks than I could in ten years. There were more than 400 people from over 80 countries attending with 79 teams competing this year. The first days of the competition were spent in Beijing, where we visited The Great Wall, The Forbidden City and of course the Hanban and Confusions Institute. The rest of the week was then spent in Kunming, where we all did the first four parts of the competition, which were knowledge tests on Chinese language, politics and culture, a speech in Chinese, a cultural performance and also an impromptu speaking task on stage! It was intense and the competition was fierce. At this point there was an elimination process and only 17 teams survived. These teams went on to the next stage in Dali, a beautiful city in Yunnan, where we did more competitions, increasing in difficulty! Only the top 10 teams survived. On the final day in Dali, the competition was again an impromptu 3 minute speech, where unfortunately Australia, our team, came third. We then returned to Kunming for a week of dress rehearsals for the finals! Thailand were the lucky winners and they were brilliant! It was hard saying goodbye to everyone! In two weeks I learned so much not just about the Chinese, but about people and cultures from all over the world! It was an amazing experience and opportunity, and I plan to do it again in the future!

OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL

Since we’re nearing the end of the year, we’re looking to get all books back onto the shelves for our annual stocktake, unless students

would like to borrow for the holidays.

In chapel yesterday students received a reminder of books out on loan. If this was an orange A5 page, the books are extremely overdue,

and parents will also be emailed about these overdues. Please send the books back with your child when they are found, or send your

child in to the library so we can find out what’s happened to them. Any long term lost books will need to be replaced via a b ill to your

school fee account.

Thank you for your assistance and understanding.

SENOR SCHOOL WELLBEING REPORTS YEAR 9 STAND TALL

This week Year 9 attended the ‘Stand Tall’ event in Newcastle where students got to hear from a number of successful people about their journeys in life, challenges faced and character strengths they drew upon to achieve in their lives. Below is a report from two of our Year 9 students on the event: On the 10th of November, Year 9 attended the 'Stand Tall' event. This event included guest speakers such as the likes of Derek Rabelo, Ollie Kirk, Emma Birdsall, Tony Huong and Poppy Starr. Each speaker shared a different story that has had a dramatic effect on their life. They displayed how failures can turn into successes and how there is hope for everyone. They each had different talents and aspects that could speak to basically anyone and made it easy to relate to them. There was performances from ex-contestants from 'The Voice' that were both uplifting and beautifully executed.

Tony Huong shared his personal story about his life as an immigrant to Australia and growing up in a 'fatherless' home with a physically abusive father figure in his life. He shared the dark secrets of the Cabramatta underworld and the consequences of partaking in illicit activities, especially those concerning drugs. This section of the talk not only outlined the effects of taking drugs but how you can break the chain and begin a new life without the bad influences.

Also mentioned in this talk were the topics of mental illnesses and living a normal life with a physical disability.

All in all this talk was incredibly inspiring and everyone involved was touched in some way or another. It was a very positive experience to be involved in and it provided hope for those in difficult circumstances. We would like to thank all involved in providing us with this experience and giving us a sense of motivation nearing the end of the year.

Jacinta Clark and Taylah Theakstone

YEAR 10 “FOCUS” ON CAMP

Year 10 had a ‘Focus Week’ of activities last week. Below is a report about the week from two of our students: Focus Week for year 10 was a fun filled week full of informative and interactive activities. The first two days were spent at school. On the first day, current teachers from the school gave their students advice that would help them prepare and handle the complication that come with starting Year 11 and 12. Activities such as learning how to study properly, developing organisational skills, understanding

growth mindsets and the psychology of undergoing Year 11 and 12 were some of the activities students were involved in. The second day at school was spent listening to speakers from the company ‘Your Choices’. We split up into boy and girl groups and spent the whole day with our allocated speaker. They gave us lots of helpful advice about achieving our potential and becoming someone we’d be proud to be. Overall the first two days were very beneficial and informative. All the big fun began when we started our three day camp in the heart of Sydney. There were 4 teams, each team had about 16 people and each team member was allocated a specific role that the needed to fulfil over the three days. For the day to end on a high note, the members had to put their heads together and use teamwork. Roles such as journalist, team leader, a navigator and accommodation manager were in each team. The days were similar to the TV show ‘Amazing Race’. Each team had a budget, riddles and clues to use throughout the day. For some teams, solving the riddles was difficult but in the end all teams were successful at enjoying their time in Sydney and developing several lifelong skills such as teamwork, navigation and strategic thinking. A major highlight for both the teams was the night spent on Cockatoo Island. It was a relaxed night filled with exciting times, in particular preparing and cooking dinner as well as exploring the island. Year 10 camp was one of the best camps our year has participated in all of our schooling life.

Lachie Macdonald and Hannah Roth

SPORTS NEWS

SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT: Mr Andrew Jones sssport@lakes.nsw.edu.au for all issues and questions concerning sport within the Senior

School.

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT: Mrs Anne Gaul jssport@lakes.nsw.edu.au for all issues and questions concerning sport within the Junior

School

SPORT CHOICES: Mr Andrew Jones and Mrs Anne Gaul sportchoices@lakes.nsw.edu.au to be used with regards to sport choices

LAKES GRAMMAR ATHLETICS CLUB: The Lakes Grammar Athletics Club has commenced its season, with an excellent turnout for

the first few weeks. We expanded to 185 competitors, which is extremely encouraging. There are limited places in some age groups. Please contact Mr Jones if you are interested.

REP SPORT LEVY: For those students who are selected in HRIS Teams that compete at AICES, NSW CIS, NSW PSSA or All Schools

there are associated levies and charges. Typically students attending AICES will be charged $10. Students attending NSW CIS $22.50 and those going to NSW PSSA or All Schools $30. These charges are for administration and venue entry fees. Lakes Grammar covers all charges for HRIS events but charges at the higher levels are charged to parents. SOME DATES FOR 2016 Junior School Swimming Wednesday 3 February Mingara Senior School Swimming Monday 15 February Wyong All School Cross Country Wednesday 16 March School (this is change of date)

Andrew Jones (Sports Co-ordinator) Ph: 43934168, Mobile: 0428 663766

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS NEWS

WET WEATHER FOR 3-6 SPORT

In the event of wet weather on Tuesdays for Year 3-6 sport, please be aware that sports played at school outside will be affected. In this case, we will make our best efforts to put alternative arrangements in place for sport. On occasions, it will be the supervising teacher’s discretion after liaising with the Sport Co-ordinator (K – 6) to utilise any spare space under the COLA to conduct a sport. Please understand that a number of sports will need this space and as such, some indoor and passive games may need to be played inside classrooms instead from time to time. Thank you for your understanding. Please congratulate Zac Clifford (2nd – fantastic result!), Joshua Hattam and Lachlan Murray who all performed wonderfully at the recent HRIS Tennis championships held in Newcastle. CENTRAL COAST MARINERS VISIT – 24/11 and 25/11/15

We are fortunate enough to have Adam Kwasnik, ex-player from the Central Coast Mariners participating in coaching clinics with Year 3 / 4 classes (Wednesday 25/11) and Year 5 / 6 classes (Tuesday 24/11). He will focus on various soccer skills and drills. Each session will run for approximately 30 mins. per class. It is hoped he will return again in 2016 for K-2 classes. HANNAH GREEN – CIS Primary Girls’ Cricket

We congratulate Hannah Green of 6G who has made a wonderful contribution to the CIS Cricket team carnival, played in Dubbo recently. Hannah took 7 wickets in 6 games. She scored 50 runs over 5 games including 3 ‘not-outs’ and 6 fours. The team won every one of their games, including the Grand Final (by 134 runs). Adding to this, she has now been selected in the NSWPSSA team, to represent the state, playing in Brisbane in the new year. A marvellous effort! Hannah will be presented with her Baggy Blue Cap on Day 2 of the 2nd Test Match against the West Indies at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4th. Well done Hannah!

SCHOOL SPORT – TERM 4

School sport is now up and running and students should be on a sport roll. In this hot weather, PLEASE ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE A HAT AND DRINK BOTTLE along with the correct uniform (white joggers, etc.) each Tuesday. YR 4/5/6 GIRLS SOCCER FRIENDLY Vs AVONDALE SCHOOL

Training for the above event to be held on the JS oval on Tuesday 17/11 has commenced. Training takes place each Tuesday and Friday with Mrs Jobe-Parker at lunchtimes. Shin pads and boots should be worn. Thank you Mrs Jobe-Parker for coaching the team. OZTAG GALA DAY

The OZTAG Gala Day for Year 3 / 4 has been played (after an initial washout). Details of the event will be outlined in the next newsletter. The 5 / 6 OZTAG Gala Day will be held on Thursday 19th November at Adcock Park in Gosford. Training has already commenced and students are very excited. For many this is their first opportunity to represent their school in sport. Thank you Mr Cameron for organising this wonderful opportunity. COMING UP: 17/11/15 – Girl soccer friendly against Avondale School Snr OZTAG GALA DAY – 19/11 24 and 25/11/15 – Central Coast Mariners soccer clinic (Years 3-6 only).

Mr D Summers (K-6 Primary Sports Co-ordinator)

WHAT’S COOKING IN OUR KITCHENS!

Our new year 12s are busy learning about the Australian Food Industry and our ‘clean green’ image – so here is a recipe they have recently cooked - have a try – don’t be afraid, it’s easier than you think!

Sweet Potato Gnocchi from www.taste.com.au

Serves 6 25mins to prep 25mins to cook

Ingredients:

1.2Kg orange sweet potato (kumera), peeled, cut into 2cm pieces Salt& freshly ground black pepper 115g (3/4 cup) plain flour 1 egg yolk, lightly whisked Plain flour to dust 20g baby rocket leaves 1Tblspn coarsely chopped fresh continental parsley 1 Tblspn coarsely chopped fresh basil 1 Tblspn coarsely chopped fresh chives 1 garlic clove, crushed 40g reduced-fat dairy spread, melted 100g reduced-fat fresh ricotta

Method:

1. Add enough water to a medium saucepan to reach a depth of 3cm. Bring to the boil over high heat. Place sweet potato in a metal steaming basket. Place steamer in the saucepan (make sure the base of the steamer doesn’t touch the water). Steam, covered, for 15 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl.

2. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth. Season with salt. Add ¼ cup of the flour and the egg yolk, and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Stir in remaining flour, in 2 more batches, until well combined and a soft dough forms.

3. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll 1 portion into a 1.5cm-diameter log about 30cm long. Cut into 3cm pieces. Place on a plate. Repeat with remaining dough portion.

4. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil over high heat. Add half the gnocchi and cook for 3 minutes or until gnocchi rise to the surface. Use a slotted spoon to transfer gnocchi to a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining gnocchi, bringing water back to the boil between batches.

Add the rocket, parsley, basil, chives, garlic and melted dairy spread to gnocchi and gently toss until combined. Spoon among plates. Sprinkle with ricotta and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately

Alison MacLarty (Food Technology Teacher)

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2015 On behalf of Lakes Grammar I would like to thank everyone who contributed to our Poppy Project. Fred Rodak, Allyson Kilpatrick, Zalia Smith and Tiffany Mortimer had the honour of attending the ceremony at Doyalson RSL and laid our poppy artwork as a tribute during the ceremony. The RSL organises a beautiful ceremony for the community and the president plans to use the tribute in future Remembrance Day commemorations. This artwork began as a Duke of Edinburgh Community Service initiative and it ended up becoming a wider school community project. The poppies were lovingly knitted or crocheted by parents, students, grandparents and teachers from Lakes Grammar. We think it is significant and wonderful that such a broad range of people contributed to this artwork as it represents the diverse range of people who serve our country in the armed services both in the past and in the present.

Megan King (Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator)

CANTEEN NEWS The Year is fast coming to an end in both the Junior & senior canteens, the last day for all recess & lunch orders including the Flexi schools ordering system will be Friday, 27 November. Over the counter sale of drinks, ice block & snacks will be available from 30

November to 2 December (there will be a limited supply of hot food that can be ordered over the counter on these day but check with canteen before ordering to avoid disappointment). A new Canteen menu will come into effect for both the Junior & Senior canteens in 2016, please down load the new menu from parent lounge. The junior canteen will be having a Chocolate & Slice Day on Monday, 30 November (you may select one chocolate & or one Slice only), this can be ordered on Flexischool or on a lunch bag, notes will go home next week all orders must be placed by 9am on Friday, 27 to avoid disappointment. We would like to thank the entire junior & senior canteen team of volunteers for a wonderful year, without you help the canteen wouldn’t run as efficiently, & to our volunteers that won’t be returning in the 2016 we wish you all the best, you will be missed. Both canteens will need new volunteers for 2016, so if you’re interested in volunteering call in & see either of us at any time. Just a reminder that all profits from the canteens do go back into the school.

Leigh-An Kyle (Junior School Canteen Supervisor) Dianne Hattam (Senior School Canteen Manager)

2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP Greetings from the 2nd Hand Uniform Shop! If you know you must pay for purchases by credit card, please remember to register for Flexischools at http://www.flexischools.com.au/ We are always in need of good quality pre-loved uniforms. If you have a pile of too-small uniforms at home and aren't sure what to do with them, please consider selling them to the 2nd Hand Uniform Shop! You can download the updated 2nd Hand Uniform Sales 2015 form from “Links” in Parent Lounge, accessible from the schools website.

As always, thanks to all who support the 2nd Hand Uniform shop through sales and purchases.

LOCAL COMBINED CHURCHES TOGETHER WORSHIP EVENT – an opportunity to welcome the arrival of the Christmas Season When: Wednesday November 18, 7.00 pm – with a free supper to follow Where: Kanwal Anglican Church (Lakes Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit), 274 Wallarah Road, Kanwal All are welcome to share in this time of celebration.

How to get your child reading this summer!

Children who thrive in school tend to have one thing in common – they enjoy reading. It doesn't really matter what your child chooses to read, the important thing is to encourage them to develop the habit of reading a little each day.

With summer school holidays just around the corner, now is a good time to stock up on books from your local library that might interest your child. Series books are a great place to start.

Reluctant readers and children who struggle with comprehension can find series books easier to enjoy, as once they've finished one, they're familiar with the characters, the locations and the style of writing. This makes approaching the second book easier and less daunting. School A to Z's summer reading guide features series books for all reading stages, chosen by kids during the Premier's Reading Challenge. The age range is just a guide - let your child choose the books that grab their interest, then help them schedule some reading time each day – away from computers, TV screens and video games.

The Uniform Shop

(02) 4392 9128

lakesgrammar@alinta.com.au Uniform Shop opening hours during school terms

are:

Monday 8.00am – 10.00am -

Wednesday 8.00am – 10.00am

Thursday 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Friday 8.00am – 9.30am

The uniform shop can be contacted during these hours

by phone or email:

lakesgrammar@alinta.com.au .

Payments can be made direct to Alinta Apparel on the

day of purchase. Alinta will take payments in the form of

cash, credit card, or debit credit card.

Uniform price list & online shopping available at:

www.alintaapparel.com.au

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Spring Fair 2015