Dear Parents and Friends of SGS, We have experienced a very full week and these continue until we

finish the school year. We need to take time to refresh but also enjoy

the special activities.

Swim & Survive

Swim and Survive has commenced positively for the Primary students

with a cold wet week which we often find. This is a wonderful

programme and we look forward to seeing the growth and

development of each student as they spend this focused time in the

water.

NASC Celebration Day

Our Year 7 students travelled to Newcastle to join in a

combined service with all four Diocesan Schools. The

service was held in the Cathedral and involved the

students participating in the service and sharing together.

Bishop Greg and Bishop Peter where also sharing in the

service with the students. Our Chapel Band led the day

with outstanding music and singing. This is a celebration

of our Church and Christian connections.

Guy Claxton – Building Learning Power

At the weekend I had the pleasure of having dinner

with Guy Claxton, a Professor who is the originator

of the “Building Learning Power Programme”. It was

inspiring to speak with him about the positive impact

this particular programme is having on students in

different schools around the world. The Programme

enables students to continually build upon their

ability to learn, by focusing on learning dispositions.

A central language of learning not only enables

stronger results but develops learners for life. I will

look for opportunities for Professor Claxton to assist us in the implementation of “Building

Learning Power” at SGS.

We continue to thank God for the rain that is falling in the area and also for those who are

challenged by the rain that is impacting harvest.

Paul Smart

Principal

Primary News from Mr Saunders There is not a night goes by when I’m not summonsed to my children’s bedroom to read a book with them or have

a book read to me before it’s ‘lights out’. For what seems like a pretty simple exercise for me is actually having a

long term impact on my kids. A child’s love of reading begins at home and I feel that I have an obligation, as a

parent, to positively establish this love of books and love of reading. As teachers we do everything in our power to

encourage a love of reading with our students but it will only ever work if it is happening in the home environment

as well. It’s always wonderful for children to see their parents read, whether it be a book, a magazine or, in my

case, the sport’s section of the newspaper!

I stumbled across some lovely quotes that promote the importance of nurturing a positive attitude towards reading.

I hope you enjoy.

A book is a gift you can open again and again. - Garrison Keillor

There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the

right book. - Frank Serafini

Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a

precious gift. - Kate DiCamillo

To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark. - Victor Hugo

Read everything you can get your hands on. Read until words become your friends. Then when you

need to find one, they will jump into your mind, waving their hands for you to pick them. And you can

select whichever you like, just like a captain choosing a stickball team. - Karen Witemeyer

A lot of people ask me if I were shipwrecked and could only have one book, what would it be? I

always say, “How to Build a Boat.” - Stephen Wright

Reading is important, because if you can read, you can learn anything about everything and

everything about anything. - Tomie dePaola

I will defend the importance of bedtime stories to my last gasp. - JK Rowling

This is the last week that Charlotte Chopin (5 Blue) will be raising money to help Cure Brain Cancer. She will be

cutting off her lovely, long hair this thursday which will go towards the making of wigs for a cancer patient

undergoing treatment. Charlotte has now raised over $2400. This is simply remarkable!!

I have again copied the link to Charlotte’s fundraising page below if you would like to assist.

http://www.curebraincancer.org.au/my-fundraising/9833/charlottes-short-cut-for-cure

Important Dates:

Swim and Survive – Week 6 (Mon-Thu), Week 7 (Mon-Tues)

New Student’s Transition Day (Yrs 1-6 for 2016) - Nov 6

Kindy Krooners performing at Strathearn Nov 6

Belltrees’ Horse Sports - Nov 6

Lunch with the Stars – Nov 10

Volunteers’ Thank You function – Nov 11

Remembrance Day – Nov 11

The following students are celebrating birthdays this week: Audrey Pringle (Yr 1), Clio Firth (Yr 1), Charlie Holden

(K), Charlie Brooks (Yr 6), Angus Stanford (Yr 4), Ruby Saw (K), Ruby Hyland (Yr 3), Anna Peasley (Yr 1), Molly

Wong (Yr 6), Macey Watson (Yr 5), Giaan Folpp (Yr 6) and Violet Dawson (Yr 2). I hope that each student will

enjoy the day, as they share this special occasion with their family and friends.

From the Chaplain One of life’s most common oversights is not taking time to say thanks. We get in such a rush that we often forget.

I heard again this week the story in Luke 17 about how ten men with the dreaded disease of leprosy met Jesus.

These men were a long distance away, for leprosy was the most feared disease of that day. They were outcasts;

people didn’t want to touch them for fear of getting the disease. These lepers cried out to Jesus to have mercy on

them and He did. He healed them all. What a fantastic day that must have been! Those ten men got so excited

that they all began to run and tell what had happened. But one turned around and took time to worship and thank

Jesus- just one. Jesus asked him, “Weren’t there ten? Where are they?” Even God desires to hear thanks.

This week, don’t miss a great opportunity to take time to say thanks – to God for His blessings – to teachers,

friends and loved ones – and to any who have helped you along the way. Most of all try and find time to thank

God for sending us Jesus who has made a way for us to be friends with God!

Weekly Chapel Bible passages and relevant links can be found at twitter.com/sgschapel

In Prayer this week:

Reflect on: Luke 17:11-19 and John 3:16-17

Give thanks for: EVERYTHING! God’s faithfulness through Jesus; Our school leaders; The many opportunities to be

involved in diverse school activities; Parents, teachers and supporters who truly care for us.

Pray for: For the school building project; Preparations for upcoming school camps; For Year 7 to Year 10 as they

prepare for Yearly examinations; For families and students who are ill or struggling at the moment; For children

and teachers at The Yellow Cottage Pre School; For your son or daughter’s teacher/s! (specific prayer requests can

be sent to prayers@sgsnsw.edu.au to be prayed for by our weekly prayer group- not published in newsletter)

Rev’d Nate

natkinson@sgs.nsw.edu.au

The Yellow Cottage Tales

The Yellow Cottage turned PINK on Friday to support Hugh

Bateman as he travelled through Scone on his pink tractor

raising money for the McGrath Foundation. We cannot

thank you all enough for your generosity and support. The

children were so excited to be part of this fund raising

project. It was such a feel good day!! A big, special thank

you to Tobie who suggested we support this project and

coordinated a lot of the details that made it possible to

raise $900.00.

This week we continue to welcome the children who are going to start at The Yellow Cottage

in 2016. It has been lovely to have them come for a play. It is always a pleasure to meet new

families as they prepare to join our Yellow Cottage family.

The children have been taking part in some fantastic learning projects. Georgi’s Group

continues to investigate plants and how they grow; Kirsty’s Group have gone Dinosaur mad;

Emma’s Group are furthering their interest in outer space and Jane’s Group have been singing

pirate songs, reading pirate books and learning lots about pirate life.

All the children have been enjoying learning the songs we are performing at Carol Night and at

our End of Year Celebration; please make sure you have noted those dates. We would love to have all our

families attend these special nights.

Below are some important dates for your diaries, this term will go very fast and we are very busy.

Please note them down.

Week 5 (2-6 November): Tuesday and Thursday Orientation Mornings for new families.

Week 8 (23-27 November): Tuesday 24 November at 5.30pm in the big marquee at SGS will be our

end of year celebration at The Yellow Cottage.

Week 9 (30 Nov- 4 Dec): Monday 30 November is Carol Night at SGS and all The Yellow Cottage

children will be performing two songs.

HRIS Primary Chess Gala Day On Friday, 23 October, 23 primary students travelled to Avondale to compete in the HRIS Primary Chess Gala

Day. There were over 200 students competing in Teams of 4. Many of our students were attending their first

ever Chess Tournament. All players performed well on the day with each player winning at least one of their

seven games. Noah McGrath was the best performing Scone Grammar School student, winning 6 of his 7

games. Every student represented their school well and should proud of their efforts.

Bishop Essay Presentation Evening 2015 On Wednesday evening 28 October, Phoebe Smith and Philipa Steedman

were awarded first and second place in the annual Bishop Essay

Competition. This Competition has been run by the Scone Historical Society

for over 40 years. The girls had produced research essays as assessments

in their Elective History classes. Phoebe’s essay was titled ‘The Life and

Contributions of Betty and Bertie Armitage to the Scone and Upper Hunter

Region’; it traced the story of the Armitages, the building of their lovely

stone house “Rivelin” and the many ways in which both Bertie and Betty

were active within the Scone Community. Philipa’s Essay, ‘One Unforgettable Day’, traced the life and times of

Edward Denny Day, the policeman who held many positions in the Hunter Region and who was responsible for

helping to bring the perpetrators of the Myall Creek Massacre to justice as well as capturing the notorious Jew

Boy Gang who terrorised Upper Hunter communities, including Scone, in the 1840s. The judge of the essays

commended both particularly for their writing style and their ability to keep their readers engaged in the stories

being told. The girls read their essays to members of the Scone Historical Society and families present and

acquitted themselves very well. Congratulations to both on receiving these awards!

Ms Gibson

CFMEU Essay Competition

Recently the CFMEU (Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union) invited students from across the Hunter

Valley to participate in an essay writing competition. Students were required to write an essay on the role and

value of unions to Australian workers.

Congratulations to Year 10 Commerce students Millie Steedman, Caitlin Dart and Lauryn Crackett, whose essays

were chosen as winning entries. For their efforts, our school has been awarded a grant with which we have

purchased 13 ASUS T100 10.1 detachable 2-in-1 notebooks, which are to be kept for use in Commerce classes

and within the HSIE Department. Each of these students volunteered their time and produced outstanding work

which has benefitted all students. Their efforts are much appreciated!

Mr David Spies

HSIE Teacher

Rail Pedestrian Crossing Closure The rail pedestrian crossing in Kingdon Street will be closed from 6am Wednesday, 11 November until 6pm

Thursday, 12 November for track works. Please make sure your child / children are aware of this closure.

Shake ‘N’ Cake

Shack

On Friday, 6 November the Year 9 and 10 Commerce classes will be

holding a Market Day as part of their assessment. There will be a variety

of food and beverages available for sale at both Primary and Secondary

lunch.

All money raised will go to the Starlight Foundation.

Together with a packed lunch, please give your child some money to

help us out with our Stall and to raise money for a good cause.

‘Shake ‘N’ Cake Shack’ products include:

Milkshakes: $3.00

Chocolate Strawberry Vanilla Caramel Lime

Cakes and cookies: 50c-$2.00

Flavours and sizes vary

- Sara Simpson, Meleane Holaafolau and Chloe Flanagan

You are invited

to a

Celebration

of our

Health, Emergency & Community Care Services

5pm, Sunday 8 November

at

St Luke’s Anglican Church Liverpool Street, Scone

followed by a ‘High Tea’ in the Parish Hall

All welcome - those who work or volunteer in these services and those who

wish to show their appreciation.

Activities for children will be provided

For further info please phone Jenny on 0409 818977

Community Notices & News Scone Films Present the drama, LAST CAB TO DARWIN, rated M, on Friday, 6 November at 7.30pm at the

Senior Citizens’ Centre, Oxford Road, Scone. Jacki Weaver and Michael Caton star in this iconic Australian film which tells the story of a road trip from

Broken Hill to Darwin. Advance tickets $10 from Serendipity, Scone, or at the door. Refreshments available. Everyone is welcome. For insurance, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Details are on the

website www.sconefilms.org.au

For Your Diary Week 5 (B) Thurs 5 Nov Primary Swim & Survive HRIS Touch Gala Open Meet The Music Year 9-11 Elective Fri 6 Nov Kindy Krooners at Strathearn Transition Day (not Kindy or Year 7 for 2016) Belltrees Horse Sports – Primary

Week 6 (A)

Mon 9 Nov The Grammar Grind Café Primary Swim & Survive Musica Viva – Mara at St Lukes Hall

Tues 10 Nov Primary Swim & Survive P & F Meeting Lunch With The Stars - Primary

Wed 11 Nov Primary Swim & Survive Elective Music-Drama Year 9-11- CATS P & F Thank You to Staff

Thurs 12 Nov Primary Swim & Survive Thank you to Volunteers from Staff Theatre Lote Fantastique Years 5-7 in MPR

Fri 13 Nov Year 7 2016 Orientation

Week 7 (B) Mon16 Nov The Grammar Grind Cafe

Primary Swim & Survive Tues 17 Nov Primary Swim & Survive

Year 7 Camp to Port Hacking ‘till Fri 20 Nov Year 8 Camp to Stockton ‘till Fri 20 Nov Year 9 Camp to Barrington ‘till Fri 20 Nov Year 10 Camp to Sydney ‘till Fri 20 Nov

Wed 18 Nov Year 3 Surf Fun Safe at Nobby’s Beach Camps – Years 7, 8, 9 and 10

Thurs 19 Nov Camps—Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 Year 6 Great Sail-Off

Foundation Meeting Fri 20 Nov Camps Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 return

Canteen RosterPlease CHECK THIS LIST to see when you are

rostered on

XXXX – Helper urgently required

Week 5 (B)

Thursday 5 November Fiona Bailey, Kristy Brooks

Friday 6 November Fiona Bailey, Claire Norvill

Week 6 (A) Monday 9 November

Jenny Crackett, Suzy Urquhart Tuesday 10 November

Fiona Bailey, Amanda Paradice Wednesday 11 November

Fiona Bailey, Acey Firth

Thursday 12 November Jenny Crackett, Trish O’Brien

Friday 13 November Jenny Crackett, Karen Manning, Di Gillett

Week 7 (B) Monday 16 November

Jenny Crackett, Maxine Cronin Tuesday 17 November

Jenny Crackett, Rachel Nugent

Wednesday 18 November Jenny Crackett, Debbie Sadler

Thursday 19 November Fiona Bailey, Sarah Stanford

Friday 20 November Fiona Bailey, Rachel Nugent, Karen Yelverton

If you are unable to attend please remember it is your responsibly to arrange a replacement to

assist our Canteen Staff member.

Please DO NOT let our Canteen Staff down as they

depend on their wonderful volunteers to help the Canteen run smoothly