Knowledge & Insight

Equality & Compassion

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PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL A School of the Anglican Schools Commission

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FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL INTEGRATING ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING As part of the School’s Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Strategic Plan, the School has identified the importance of effectively integrating ICT into our teaching and learning programmes as it can transform teaching methods and empower students, parents and staff. We aim to integrate technologies into teaching and learning to achieve the following objectives:

To enhance learning and student outcomes.

To increase student motivation and engagement in learning.

To develop the technological proficiency of students.

To improve parent/guardian participation in student learning and achievement.

To improve the quality of teaching, utilising contemporary teaching methods and resources.

In 2013, the ‘Middle School 2.0 Project’ launched with a focus initially in Year 7 and included the first one-to-one notebook programme in the School with each Year 7 student issued with a School owned notebook computer. In 2015, the final year of implementation for this project, all Middle School students have a personal computing device (Notebook) with a substantial increase in the use of digital content and technologies used in student learning.

From 2016, the roll out of a one-to-one computer programme is planned to commence in both Primary School and Senior School. Our experience in the Middle School has reinforced the importance of an ICT Co-Ordinator who facilitates the process of integrating ICT and most importantly, supports classroom teachers with teaching methods and practice to develop the effective and appropriate use of ICT in the classroom.

In order to prepare for this development, the School is seeking to appoint a Primary School ICT Integration Co-Ordinator and a Senior School ICT Integration Co-Ordinator to commence at the start of Term 2, 2015.

Further information regarding the implementation of one-to-one computer device programmes and the further use of ICT in classrooms will be provided in due course.

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS

As we have reached the half way point of Term 1, it is timely to review our students’ progress thus far and ensure any issues or concerns that have arisen at the start of the school year are addressed appropriately. Over the last two weeks, a number of parent-teacher evenings have occurred across the School and are important opportunities for such concerns to be raised and addressed. Parents who were unable to attend these meetings are encouraged to contact the appropriate teacher to arrange meetings to discuss their child’s progress. As parents and teachers, it is important we work together to ensure each child is provided the support and guidance required to achieve personal excellence at school.

VOLUME 17 - EDITION 5

4 M A R C H 2 0 1 5

USE OF CARPARKS

The Newsletter of Week 2 included a reminder of the School’s guidelines and protocols in regard to the access and use of

School car parks as students arrive and leave each day.

Thank you to those parents who have ensured these guidelines are followed. Whilst remaining busy at the peak periods,

the traffic flow is typically as good as can be expected given the number of students arriving each day. Unfortunately,

there remain a small number of drivers who do not adhere to these guidelines and in addition, we understand some are

using the car parks of our neighbouring schools. As part of a school ‘precinct’, it is important each of the three schools

work collaboratively to reduce the traffic congestion and we rely upon our parents and staff to support this approach. As

such, unless authorised for specific events, parents of our school are asked not to use either Quinns Baptist College or

Mindarie Senior College car parks. Likewise, it is requested that parents of these schools do not use our car parks unless

authorised.

I wish to reiterate the request that we show the patience and courtesy to others that we would expect to be shown to us

and that we would expect for our own children.

STAFF NEWS

I wish to announce Ms. Jodie McQueen will be taking leave for the remainder of 2015 and Mrs Tracy Paul has been

appointed to teach the Year 1 class for the remainder of Semester One. We wish Ms McQueen well for her time away and

look forward to her return at the start of 2016.

GRAND COMMUNITY HARMONY DAY FETE

This week, we look forward to the

Parents and Friends Association

Grand Community Harmony Day

Fete which is to be held on Saturday

7th March from 11:00am to 6:00pm.

With an exciting range of events,

rides, competitions and food and

drink options, it is sure to be a

wonderful event and lots of fun for

all members of the family. We hope

to see many of you there to enjoy

the fun and share in the celebration

of our diverse, multicultural School

community.

Richard Alchin Acting Principal

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The 2015 NAPLAN assessments will be completed in Term 2 on

12th, 13th and 14th of May. An ‘Information for Parents’ brochure

has been sent home with all Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students and a copy

of the information is available on the National Assessment Program

website:

http://www.nap.edu.au/verve/_resources/

NAPLAN_2015_Parent_information_brochure_web.pdf

Additional information for parents related to supporting their child in completing NAPLAN assessments is also

available on the following website:

http://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/parent-carer-support/preparing-for-naplan.html

It is important to be aware that these assessments are not part of a planned teaching and learning programme

offered by teachers within the school. Rather, they are one off, general assessments which provide a limited view

of children’s abilities. The assessments should be considered in this context and in no way replace the

assessments and judgments made by classroom teachers across the course of an academic year.

Should you have any specific concerns regarding your child’s NAPLAN assessments, please contact the

appropriate class teacher via Primary or Middle School Reception.

Rod Wood Alison Grey Associate Principal (Primary School) Acting Associate Principal (Middle School)

CHANGE TO WINTER UNIFORM At the beginning of Term 2, we change into our winter formal uniform and winter sports uniform.

All pre-ordered Blazers are now in stock and available for collection.

Most items of winter uniform are now in stock; however, we are currently waiting for our size 14 child through to extra large adult track suit jackets to arrive. They are expected to arrive around mid March, 2015.

Winter Uniform Appointment Days Saturday 14th March 2015 9.00AM – 1.00PM Saturday 18th April 2015 9.00AM – 1.00PM

This year we will be running two winter uniform appointment days which are strictly by appointment only and limited spaces are available. If you would like to book a 15 minute appointment on either of the above dates to come to the shop and make your winter uniform purchases, please contact the Uniform Shop on 9304 5544 on a Tuesday or Thursday between 9am – 12pm. Alternatively, email: sasmith@petermoyes.wa.edu.au, with a date preference and we will respond to your email with an available time slot.

Uniform Shop Opening Times: Normal Term Time Opening Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.00AM – 12.00PM

Easter Holiday 2015 Opening Hours Monday 13th April 2015 9.00AM - 1.00PM and 3.00PM – 7.00PM Tuesday 14th April 2015 10.00AM - 3.00PM Tuesday 21st April 2015 9.00AM - 1.00PM

If you require any further information, please contact the Uniform Shop on 9304 5544 or email sasmith@petermoyes.wa.edu.au

Sara Smith Uniform Shop Manager

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CHAPLAIN’S CHAT

Dear Friends, Families come in all shapes and sizes today. There is a saying that “Friends are the family you choose.” Whatever shape our family may be, we all grow up connected to some kind of family, and my experience is that no family is perfect. What makes a family valuable however, is if it tries its best to be loving, accepting and forgiving. The following is one of my favourite poems about “family”.

A Family

A family is a place To cry

And laugh And vent frustrations

To ask for help And tease And yell

To be comforted and hugged And smiled at.

A family is people

Who care you are sad Who love you no matter what

Who share your triumphs Who don’t expect you to be perfect

just growing with honesty in your own direction.

A family is a circle Where we learn to like ourselves

Where we learn to make good decisions Where we learn to think before we do

Where we learn integrity and table manners and respect for other people Where we are special Where we share ideas

Where we listen and are listened to Where we learn the rules of life to prepare ourselves for the world.

The world is a place

Where anything can happen If we grow up in a loving family we are ready for the world.

Best wishes.

Fr. Chris Beal School Chaplain

PMACS Snooker Champ!

Congratulations to Kyle Renton of 9.1 who this month won the title of West Australian Under 21 Snooker Champion. This is an incredible achievement for Kyle who at 14 was younger than so many other competitors. Kyle will represent Australia in the Oceania Regional Championships next month in New Zealand. The School community wishes Kyle every success and we look forward to hearing about his achievements in the coming months.

Roisin McPhail Teacher

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SCHOOL FEES

SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNT—LATE PAYMENT FEE

School Fee Accounts that are not paid by the required due date will incur a Late Payment Fee of $100, this will be billed to outstanding accounts on a monthly basis whilst the account remains in arrears unless an alternative payment arrangement has been agreed with the Accounts Department.

DISHONOURED PAYMENTS

Families with School Fee Accounts on monthly payment arrangements should note that monthly payments which are declined and dishonoured without any prior notice will incur a $50 dishonoured fee on each occasion the payment is declined.

Philip Cartwright Business Manager

PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMME

The Peer Support programme enables students in both Middle and Senior School to interact on a more personal

level, connecting the two sub-schools. Our first Peer Support Session allowed us to interact with the Year 7 students

in a non-threatening, engaging environment. The students cooperated well with our fun approach to building their

self-confidence and social skills, encouraging a promising journey through Middle School.

We look forward to the coming weeks of Peer Support.

Mia Dann, Kate Pearce, Isabelle Szemray, Olivia Graham

Year 11 Peer Mentors

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Trurina Cook Head of Science

BOOK CLUB

This week all Primary School students will be issued with catalogues for Scholastic Book Club. If you wish to place an

order, please return the order form to the Primary School Library by Monday 16th March. Please ensure

you order from Issue No. 2. Payment may be made using either credit card payment direct to

Scholastic or by cheque, made payable to Scholastic included with the order form. When

paying online with your credit card and filling out the Payment Receipt Number form,

please fill in the name on the credit card (not your child’s name). If you are shopping for

a gift for your child, please let Ms McLeod know and she will contact

you directly when the orders are returned.

Thank you

Denise Wiggin

Head of Library Services

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HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT STUDY TOUR TO CANBERRA / SYDNEY

At the end of Term 1, 2016 the Humanities department will undertake a study tour to Canberra and Sydney. The tour will commence during the first week of the school holidays with the party leaving on Saturday 9th April and returning on Saturday 16th April, 2016. All Year 10, 11 and 12 students are eligible; however, as the tour’s aim is to further the knowledge of students studying Economics, Geography, History and Politics and Law, preference will be given to those involved in Humanities subjects. For any student who is studying a relevant subject, the possibility of visiting Canberra and Sydney is very exciting. We know that it will be a terrific occasion for them to learn more about the nation’s history, geography and political & legal systems. As a bonus they will be able to build positive relationships with accompanying teaching staff and students. We also hope that it will inspire them to be motivated and committed in their studies. Currently, the anticipated total cost of the trip is between $1,700 and $2,000 per person. This price is subject to change based on the number of students participating and changes to quotes provided to the School. This price includes airfares, accommodation, airport taxes, transportation, some meals, guide hire, tours, entry fees and other services where indicated. It does not include insurance, the personal spending money that students will need to take to purchase souvenirs or any additional food. If you would like to register your child’s interest in participating in this study tour or require further details regarding the tour itinerary please contact Mr. Briggs by email (kbriggs@petermoyes.wa.edu.au) or by telephone on 9304 5588. Keith Briggs Head of Humanities and Social Science

APRIL 2016 Ex-student Rebecca Howlett writes about her experience when she went on the trip: “I went on the Sydney Canberra trip with 44 other students from Senior School. To accompany our group we had four amazing and patient teachers come with us - Mr Briggs, Ms Shaw, Mr Byrne and Ms Johnson. This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity and it was honestly the best experience I have ever had! We had jam packed days from the moment we left Perth domestic airport till we arrived back in Perth a week later. In Canberra we stayed in the Australian Institute of Sport where we had awesome accommodation, great meals and a recreation room where we could hang around at night. Some of the many places we visited in Canberra were Old Parliament House, the War Memorial, Botanical gardens and New Parliament House - that was just to name a few. One of the biggest highlights in Canberra for me was having free reign in Questacon - which is for those who don't know – Sci-tech on steroids! After four chilly days in Canberra (and trust me it was chilly! Only 2 degrees on the first night we were there) we took a bus to Sydney. It was a long trip however it was quite entertaining because by the end of the trip we had a rather large game that Mr. Byrnes created. In Sydney we stayed at the YHA near George Street, which was pretty cool because we had vending machines, pool tables and racing games. In Sydney we had many tours and we got to tour the Sydney Opera House and walk over the Harbour Bridge. On Anzac Day - myself along with some other students and Mr. Briggs and Mrs. Shaw got up at 3:30 in the morning to attend the dawn service which was truly beautiful. The highlights of the trip for me was rolling down the hill on the roof of new Parliament House and learning words that were used in the old days in parliament such as “balder dash!” My highlight of Sydney would have to be climbing the bridge and doing ‘Gangnam Style’ on the top of the bridge! I highly recommend this trip to anyone who is thinking of going on it as it was truly amazing. “

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HOSPITALITY GROUP TRAINING As hospitality is an area in which there is a skills shortage, Hospitality Group Training (HGT) have host employers in all areas throughout Western Australia looking for apprentices and trainees, both full-time and school based, year round. If you have students interested in pursuing a career in cooking, please let them know we are recruiting now! To put students forward to be considered for employment opportunities please contact myself or Gavin on 08 9481 1602 or by email emma@hgtwa.com.au gavin@hgtwa.com.au.

School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships School based apprenticeships and traineeships allow students in Year 11 and 12 to start an apprenticeship/traineeship whilst still at school. Students develop skills and are paid while getting ready for a career in the workforce. To be a school based apprentice/school based trainee students need to:

Be a full-time student in Year 11 or 12

Enter into a training contract with an employer to complete an apprenticeship/traineeship

Have the School’s agreement to undertake the apprenticeship/traineeship

Have some form of experience within the hospitality industry either as work place learning, paid employment or voluntary work.

HGT Offers:

Fulltime Apprenticeships: Chef Apprenticeship – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery School Based Apprenticeships: Chef Apprenticeship – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery School Based Traineeships: Food Service Traineeship – Certificate II in Hospitality Beverage Service Traineeship – Certificate II Hospitality Kitchen Service Traineeship – Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

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Australia Defence Force - Facebook Q&A and ADFA Information Session

ADFA Facebook Chat on 5th March at 3.30pm. Also Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Information Session on Tuesday 17th March at 6.30pm at Level 7, 66 St Georges Terrace. This session is the big one for the year, with over one hundred students, parents and teachers coming last year to hear from Vanessa Dawson, the ADFA Student Recruitment Officer, who is visiting from the ADFA Office of the Rector for this session only. What is ADFA?

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is a unique university where you'll be paid a salary to study a degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) while enjoying the great facilities and vibrant lifestyle on campus. Along the way, you'll also undertake military leadership training and learn to become an officer in Australia's Navy, Army or Air Force.

Why ADFA?

Paid a salary to study

Best student-to-teacher ratio in the country

No Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt

Graduate with a guaranteed job

Free healthcare and subsidised accommodation

ADFA offers a range of UNSW undergraduate degrees, including Arts, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Science and Technology. In your first year of study you will receive a starting salary package of $38,015 (excluding superannuation), plus all of your tuition fees are covered.

Katie Bergs Activity Coordinator WA DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING

Toby Wright Careers and Vocational Education Coordinator

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P & F NEWS

GRAND COMMUNITY HARMONY DAY FETE: SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2015

THREE SLEEPS TO GO!

We do hope that you can join us with your family and friends for what promises to be a day filled with lots of fun! There will be stalls, rides, competitions and lots more… Perhaps you will win the Best Pie in the West Competition or show off your athleticism in a three-legged race? Remember to beat the queues and save money by purchasing a Fete Arm Band from Main Administration, the P & F Office or Hardware Café, Quinns Rocks. Bands cost $25 each and allow you to go on 6 rides and to take advantage of unlimited access to two water slides! The Fete is being co-ordinated by PMACS parent and School Council Parents’ and Friends’ Representative, Julie Jamieson, who can be contacted at petermoyesfete@outlook.com. If you have not yet volunteered to help at the Fete but would like to become involved, please contact Julie or myself, via email. Claire Long P&F Office pf@petermoyes.wa.edu.au

FETE DAY PIE COMPETITION We are holding a “Best Pie in the West” competition and would love for you to enter your family’s freshly cooked creation. It is only $2 to enter and your pie / tart must be cooked fresh, at home, no more than four hours before judging. If it is prepared hot the night before and is to be cooled. The pie / tart must be handled according to the City of Wanneroo food regulations and delivered to the school cooking room on the day of the Fete, next to the Allan Shaw Centre, between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM for judging.

P & F Events

Grand Community Fete Saturday 7th March 2015

Mother’s Day Stall Wednesday 6th May 2015

Walk & Ride To School Day Friday 22nd May 2015

Father’s Day Stall Wednesday 2nd September 2015

Family Photographs Saturday 31st October 2015

P & F Meeting Dates 2015

Meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in the T & E

Rooms entered via the Waves Café.

Tuesday 5th May 2015 – Funding Round

Tuesday 23rd June 2015

Tuesday 15th September 2015 – AGM

Tuesday 27th October 2015 – General Meeting - Funding

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Every year there are headlines about parents behaving badly at children’s sports. It’s not confined to one sport.

Aussie rules, rugby league, soccer and basketball are just some of the sports where parents’ behaviour has over

- stepped the mark in recent times.

Children’s sport has an amazing capacity to bring out the very worst in some parents. It seems that inside even

the most mild-mannered person lurks a “sports monster” that emerges when their children hit the sports field.

This sports monster shows itself when parents argue with officials and umpires, disagree with coaches and drive

children to the point of distraction with their well-meaning advice.

So if you, like me, have found it hard to contain yourself when watching children’s sports, help is at hand. I’ve

devised a ten point plan to help you keep the monster on a leash, and lower the stress levels for you, your family

and everyone else involved in your children’s sports.

Here goes:

1. Don’t allow sport to dominate your family-life or your child’s life. Insist on a balance between different

areas and encourage your child to vary his or her interests.

2. Make sure you are a neutral observer at games and events involving your children. Take an interest and

be encouraging but don’t add pressure by having too much stake in the end result or your child’s

performance.

3. Focus on effort, improvement, enjoyment and participation rather than on the results. Your child is

learning, so winning is not the aim of the game at this stage. Yes, they do keep a score but you don’t have

to focus on that.

4. Be positive with all your comments about performance. Talk to children if they display poor

sportsmanship. Parent approval is very important to children, and linked to their continued participation.

5. Remember that sport teaches children many life lessons, such as how to work together, solve problems

and also how to accept the disappointment of defeat. Sport is a great character-builder for people of all

ages.

6. Encourage children to talk about sport, but don’t force them to communicate if they don’t want to.

7. Get to know your child’s coach and understand that his or her job is to teach skills, develop positive

attitudes and promote personal development. Winning should be further down on their list of priorities as a

coach.

8. Take an interest in other participants, not just your child. By removing the focus from your child you are

more likely to keep a balanced view of sport.

9. Model good sportsmanship and other desirable attitudes for your child and insist that he or she acts in a

sportsmanlike manner at all times, both on and off the field.

10. Emphasise fun rather than winning, learning rather than perfection and teamwork rather than individual

performance. If you want your child to excel in a particular sport he or she must enjoy their participation.

Many children need to get more from their sport than just trophies and ribbons to keep them participating

over the long-term.

This ten-point plan is easy to read, but hard to put into practice, particularly

when your child is about to make the winning score. You may say that you’re

not fussed, but deep inside, you are cheering for your child to do well.

Most parents would be proud for their child, if they scored the winning goal or

made the winning play. But it’s a matter of keeping your perspective, and

remembering that participating in sport is to benefit children, rather than

parents.

Parenting Ideas posted by: Michael Grose http://www.parentingideas.com.au

10 WAYS TO SUPPORT KIDS AT SCHOOL, AND KEEP THE SPORTS MONSTER ON A LEASH