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Newsletter: 23rd March, 2017

St Peter’s Fortnightly News

In This Issue From the Director Teaching,

Learning and Innovation

Uniform Shop Holiday Hours

Prayer Group

Junior School Birthdays

Year 5 News

Year 7 Camp

HSIE Department News

French News

P & F News

Community News

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Next Week WEEK 10

MON

Mar 27 Day 6

TUES Mar 28 Day 7 -SS Parent Teacher Interviews

WED

Mar 29 Day 8 - Brumbies South Coast Primary Gala Day (Surfside)

THURS

Mar 30 Day 9 AICES Swimming

FRI

Mar 31

Day 10 -

SAT Apr 1

SUN Apr 2

Dear Members of the College Community,

Assessment schedules for Years 7-11 were distributed earlier this term. The assessment summary provides an overview to assist students and their parents to forward plan.

Our Homework Club meets each Wednesday afternoon in the ISC creating the opportunity for students to have guided support (and some afternoon tea!) with assessments and homework.

Parent Teacher Interviews take place Tuesday 28 March. New staff (myself included) are particularly looking forward to meeting parents and creating strong communication to assist student understanding and learning.

Year 12 are to be commended on the way they have approached their Half Yearly Examinations. I hope their results reflect their recent positive efforts.

As the school year progresses sometimes assessment tasks can begin to overwhelm. I encourage all students to flag potential problems with their teachers.

A letter outlining participation in external competitions was distributed. While the deadline has passed for most, please contact me directly to explore the possibility of late sign up.

I thank the students, staff and parents for the supportive welcome I’ve received to St Peter’s. It is truly the premier academic and pastoral school in the region and beyond. I consider myself honoured and lucky to work here.

Luke Fuller Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation

http://www.stpetersbroulee.nsw.edu.au/

mailto:[email protected]



Uniform Shop Hours:

Monday 8:30am – 9:30am

Tuesday 8:30am – 9:30am

Wednesday 8:30am–9:30am

Thursday 8:30am–9:30am and 3:00pm-3:30pm

Friday 8:30am-9:30am

WEEK 11

MON

Apr 3 Day 1 -CIS JS Football - RYDA (DT) - JS Outdoor Education Week

TUES Apr 4 Day 2 - JS Outdoor Education Week -Assembly

WED

Apr 5 Day 3 -Year 9 Camp -JS Outdoor Education Week

THURS

Apr 6 Day 4 -Year 9 Camp -AICES Touch

-JS Outdoor Education Week

FRI

Apr 7 Day 5 -Year 9 Camp - JS Outdoor Education Week -Easter Liturgy - Last day of Term

SAT Apr 8

SUN Apr 9

Uniform Shop Holiday Hours Closed Thursday 6th April 2017 - 3.00pm – 4.00pm Monday 10th April 2017 – Tuesday 18th April 2017 Open Wednesday, 19 April 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Thursday, 20 April 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm Friday, 21 April 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Monday, 24 April 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Tuesday, 25 April 2017 - Closed REMINDER: As of week 2 Term 2 all students need to be wearing winter uniform.

St Peter’s Prayer Group A Prayer group for family and friends of the College meet

every Monday morning from 8.30am -9.00am to pray for the College. All are welcome to join us.

Junior School Birthdays Vaughn G, Patrick S & Lana W



Year 5 News

Year 5 have had a wonderfully busy start to 2017! The highlight of these first few weeks has been the Kitchen Garden program, which has seen student’s plant vegetables, maintain the garden and cook their produce. The level of cooperation in the kitchen has been fantastic to witness, with all students getting in and having a go. Our pizza, pasta, rice paper rolls, lamingtons and scones have been thoroughly enjoyed by all!

In mathematics, students have been busy learning about length, area and perimeter, and applying these concepts to real life activities. They have been designing an open area community space, considering length, area, perimeter, drawing to scale, converting measurements and working cooperatively in a group.

In science, we have been learning about adaptations to plants and animals to increase their survival in a desert. We have conducted an experiment to determine whether the surface area effects the rate at which water is evaporated from leaves and will next attempt to discover if the surface area of animals’ ears has an impact on them keeping cool in the desert. Year 5 have loved the hands on component of this unit!



Year 7 Camp

THE BERRY SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE Year 7 had an enjoyable camp at the Berry Sport and Recreation Centre. The centre is two and a half hours north of Broulee and was once a dairy farm and a home for male wards of the state. It is now run by the NSW office of Sport and has exceptional facilities, highly competent staff and beautiful surrounds. During the three days, students climbed vertical challenges and gained skills in kayaking, orienteering and archery. They were challenged with a dark maze, initiative activities and learnt how to work as a team. In the evening, students had fun building a bonfire, making damper and cooking marsh mallows. The camp was a great success.



HSIE Department News As is the case in every term, students have been learning through a variety of means in their HSIE classes. Year 7 History have been investigating the ancient past and as part of this conducted a Broulee Canoe Tree Site Study to gather and evaluate historical information. They will begin their study of Ancient Egypt soon, so please watch out for documentaries related to this topic as these can really extend students understanding of the ancient world.

Year 9 History students are finishing a history unit on the Movement of Peoples. One aspect of this is the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and students reproduced a small part of the floor plan of a slave ship and placed themselves in it. This is an excellent example of how the history outcome of empathy can be developed.

Year 8 Geography students served to highlight issues of inequality arising in our world. They chose and researched issues like World Hunger, Safe Water Shortage, Equal Opportunities for Women, World Health and Education for All. Students presented the context of the issue, current statistics, ways the country and other countries are attempting to assist, and any aid offered by NGOs and TNCs. Presentations were accompanied by graphs, diagrams, photos, videos and maps. These 5 minute speeches highlighted the inequalities that exist in our world and how our global community is attempting to rectify them. Some presentations were very confronting and stirred emotions and greater awareness of how fortunate we are in Australia.



Year 10 Geography has just completed their major research task on Coastal Management. This involved two field trips to North Broulee Beach to allow students to take photographs of both the physical geography and the human impact evident on this section of coastline. Their findings were presented in a report style document which included a recommendation for future management strategies.

Our Years 9&10 Commerce class has completed their first assessment task. This required them to research several current legal cases as well as to analyse the impact of a recent significant change to a law. A wide variety of interesting cases was examined and students have gained valuable insights into the way our legal system operates. Our senior students have been studying a variety of courses: Business Studies, Ancient & Modern History, Geography & Legal Studies. Those in Year 12 are in the midst of exam fever and we wish them all the best. Year 11 students have settled in well and I have been very pleased with their application to courses thus far. Thanks to the South Coast History Society, students in Years 9&10 and those studying History in Years 11&12 received a copy of the Recollections magazines which highlights aspects of our local history. It is certainly an interesting read and highly recommended. We thank the Society for providing our students with this valuable resource.

There are many more exciting learning experiences planned for our HSIE students and the teaching team of Mr Fraser, Mr Nicholls, Ms Hofman, Mr Fuller and myself are looking forward to sharing and facilitating these in the coming weeks and term. Mrs Anita Berton, Head of HSIE



French News

Paris in SPRING!!!

Seven lucky students, one brave parent who signed up for our first ever college excursion to France and Mme Woolnough are counting down the days until they fly to Paris! Our school is joining with Mme Winterflood, three students and a parent from Sapphire Coast Anglican College on this exciting adventure of a lifetime. We leave on 2nd April for an amazing trip, which will take us to Paris, the Somme battlefields, Mont St Michel on the north west coast and the castles of the Loire Valley. In Paris some of our activities will include visiting incredible works of art in the Louvre and the Musee d’Orsee, climbing the Eiffel Tower, cruising the Seine River, shopping on the Champs Elysees, exploring the Catacombs under the city and having fun at Euro Disney! We will be sending lots of photos and messages, so follow our adventure on the school Facebook site if you want to know what we are doing, and perhaps to start dreaming about your own adventure if you choose to join the next trip… For those looking for a global experience closer to home, please see the WEP information in this newsletter regarding hosting exchange students in our own beautiful part of the world. Merci! Mme Woolnough



P & F News

Mother’s Day Stall 2017 Dear Parent/Care Givers This year we will be holding the Mother’s Day stall on Thursday 11th & Friday 12th May at recess. If your Child would like to buy any gifts please send some money to school with them on either of these days. Prices will range from $1 to $10. There is usually a large variety for them to choose from and the Children have lots of fun picking. Donations Donated items suitable for Mother’s Day gifts are always greatly appreciated and can be left at the front office for collection up until Friday 28th April. Suggestions for donations: jewellery, fashion accessories, toiletries, home décor, chocolates, gardening items (eg. gloves, seeds, pots, small tools). Helpers We are always looking for helpers on the day and if you are able to help please complete and return the form below or contact Jill Brown on 0418 799 926. If you happen to be at the school on the day feel free to come and check it out. Many Thanks P&F Craft Group

St Peter’s P & F Craft Group – Mother’s Day Stall 2017

Name: _________________________________ Phone: ___________________ I can help with:

Thursday 11th May – from 10am Friday 12th May – from 10am



Community News



DUSKY DOLPHINS MINI RUGBY WANT YOU! The Broulee/Moruya Dolphins Rugby Union Club is looking for players to take part in the inaugural season

of Dusky Dolphins Mini Rugby.

Ages: Under 4’s to Under 9's

When: Friday nights in term two from 5.30 to 6.30pm

Where: Captain Oldrey Park, Broulee

What is Dusky Dolphins Mini Rugby Program?

Dusky Dolphins are known for being the smallest breed of Dolphins on the planet. As such, this program will

cater players who are 4 to 9 years old, introducing them to the game of rugby and teaching them a range of

skills in a safe and non-contact environment.

We are looking for players who are willing to learn the game, respect their teammates, officials and

opponents and do themselves, their families and their club proud. You do not have to be experienced to sign

up.

Register at: www.dolphinsrugby.com

Click on the “Mini Rugby” tab

Registration costs $40 (includes a Dusky Dolphins T-shirt)

For more information please call: Jon Brady 0412766605

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