Frederick Irwin Anglican School A School of The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc)

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Website: www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au Dear Parents A warm welcome to a chilly term! We have a number of new staff and families joining our school community at the start of Term 3 – we are delighted to have you with us. Staff Welcome to our new members of staff who joined us at the end of last term and the beginning of this term: Mrs Anita Bailey – Education Assistant – Kindergarten (Wednesdays) Mrs Tammy Cowan – Director of Administration Miss Jenna Domoney – Pre-Primary Mrs Moira Driessen – Laboratory Assistant Miss Rikki Golding – Grounds Person Mr Mark Headington – Design and Technology Assistant and Grounds Person Mrs Lesley Hedley – Accounts/Finance Officer Mrs Emma Hodson – Receptionist/Cashier Mrs Kerryanne McKee – Education Assistant – Home Economics Miss Lindsay Nagle – Humanities and Social Sciences Mrs Stephanie O’Gorman – Year 6 Mr Robert Priest – Japanese Congratulations to staff members who have taken on roles with greater responsibility, either in an acting or ongoing capacity: Ms Kylie Anastazjew – Business Manager Mr Mathew Asphar – Acting Assistant Head of Rose House Mrs April Carmody – Education Assistant – Kindergarten Mr Israel Carmody – Acting Assistant Head of Arnold House Mrs Nicola Dalton – Principal’s Personal Assistant/Office Manager Mrs Janet Stirling – Acting Early Learning Coordinator Welcome back to staff who are returning from Long Service Leave: Mrs Susan Johnston – Accounts Clerk Mrs Donna Perren – Head of Mathematics Mrs Emma Nici – Visual Arts Mr Dean Smith – ICT Manager Mr Gary Williams – Performing Arts Trips We also welcome back those who have been away on the annual Year 12 Ski Trip and the Primary Staff Walker Learning Study Tour. From conversations already had, both were successful and enjoyable. My thanks to staff who gave up a considerable portion of their holidays to make the trips possible. The Rush Chapel Our beautiful new Chapel is now all but complete; however, a few works continue (and we are waiting on some furniture). For this reason, it is not possible for visitors to access the building at unspecified times. Father Noel has begun familiarising our students about the significance of the building and introducing them to the protocols that are of importance in this sacred space. We are aware that many parents are looking forward to seeing the inside of the Chapel. For the next few Mondays, parents are invited to visit and view the Chapel from 7.30am to 8.30am, when Father Noel will be in attendance to explain all the significant aspects of the building, contents, as well as the history behind the name – the Rush Chapel – with the adjacent building being called the Elizabeth Irwin Centre. We look forward to seeing you there. Website I also encourage you to visit our new website (which went live during the school holidays). We are very pleased with the fresh, new look! The format means that news can be added regularly and you will not have to wait for the next newsletter for many of the latest events to come up. We are therefore in the process of reviewing the way in which the newsletter is presented; however, in the immediate future, news will be available to the school community in both formats. Also – please follow us on Facebook and Twitter; and look out for our Freddie’s Flashback Fridays as part of our recognition of those who went before us and on the occasion of our 25th Anniversary.

Issue 9

22 July 2016

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Strategic Plan As flagged in the previous newsletter, we commence the consultation phase of our next Strategic Plan this term. This is something to which the Executive staff and School Council are very much looking forward. Dr Liz Pattison, who facilitated our present plan, will do so again, with the final document due to be ready in time for the start of the 2017 school year. The date for the Parent Workshop with Dr Pattison is Monday 22 August 2016, 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Invitations will go out to all parents early next week and, once we have received the RSVPs and determined how many parents will be attending, the venue will be announced. Uniform Change We are aware that it is becoming increasingly difficult for parents to source sports shoes which are predominantly white, particularly for Secondary students. For this reason, the policy for students in Years 5 to 12 has changed. Kindergarten to Year 4 There is no change to the sports shoe policy as students in Kindergarten to Year 4 wear their sports shoes as part of their everyday uniform. Therefore, the sports shoe uniform remains as it always has been – predominantly white sports shoes. Years 5 to 12 Students in these years wear sports shoes only for Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Sports. Starting immediately, these sports shoes can be any colour (although we would prefer parents and students to take a conservative approach to limit the competition with regard to who has the best/flashiest trainers). However, sports shoes must be running shoes or cross training shoes. Please see the last page of this newsletter for information about and examples of shoes that cannot be worn as sports shoes by our students in Years 5 to 12. Kind regards Kerry Robertson Principal

PRIMARY

Dear Parents and Caregivers Welcome back to the new term. It was delightful to welcome the students on Wednesday morning and to see their eagerness in returning to school to see what awaited them in their learning environments. This term, we welcome Mrs O’Gorman (Year 6) who has replaced Mrs Swift, and Mrs Bailey in Kindergarten while Mrs Morgione is on long service. We have four new students in Primary and I would like to extend a warm welcome to them and their families as they embark on their educational journey at Frederick Irwin. During the holidays, several members of the Primary staff journeyed to Victoria to attend a two day study tour to continue to develop and refine our knowledge of developmental curriculum. We visited three centres and were inspired by the rich learning environments and the opportunity to talk with other professionals about their implementation of the Walker Learning Approach. Two of the centres visited were primary schools which have the pedagogy fully implemented from Kindergarten to Year 6. They were very inspirational and the Year 5 staff, Mrs Morgan, Mr Clark and I were very impressed with the learning environments and the rich learning experiences we witnessed. We have returned very excited about the opportunities we will continue to develop for the learners at Frederick Irwin. In the newsletter today, there is clarification related to acceptable footwear for Physical Education, Sports lessons and sporting events. For Primary, where the sport shoe is worn during the day as part of the uniform, Kindergarten to Year 4, it is expected that footwear will remain predominately white. Students in Years 5 and 6, who change for these sessions and events, will be able to wear coloured footwear that is supportive and suitable for the athletic activity providing it is conservative in appearance. As is the case now, students will change back into their formal uniform at the completion of these lessons and activities. Therefore, shoes that are part of the daily uniform must remain predominately white and those worn specifically for physical activity can be purchased to suit the demands of the activity if they are conservative in colour. If anyone has any queries or is wanting clarification regarding this change please do not hesitate to contact Mr Clark or myself. I am looking forward to a very productive and successful term filled with many exciting activities to engage the students in their learning. Kind regards Sue Skehan Head of Primary

ANGLICAN MESSENGER AND SOUTHERN ANGLICAN

Anglican Messenger There is a link to this publication on the School’s website within the News section. Southern Anglican The latest version of this publication is also available (as described above).

SCHOOL OFFICE AND LIBRARY CLOSURE

The School Office and Library will be closed on Wednesday 3 August 2016 from 8.00am to approximately 8.15am. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

VIRTUE

The virtue for Week 1 and 2 is Love. Love is a special feeling that fills your heart. You show love in a smile, a pleasant way of speaking, a thoughtful act or a hug. Love is treating people and things with special care and kindness because they mean so much to you. Love is treating other people just as you would like them to treat you – with care and respect.

TERM 3 2016 FEE STATEMENTS

The Term 3 Fee statements were emailed to parents on 21 July 2016. This account will be due for payment by 5 August 2016. Families who have not paid or made payment arrangements with the Business Manager by the due date, should be aware that a late penalty of $55.00 (GST included) may be imposed. The School has Bpay facilities and we encourage parents to avail themselves of this. To assist families to budget for their school fee payments, we also offer monthly or bi-monthly payment plans. For further information please contact the Business Manager or the Accounts Officer in the School Office.

CURRENT CONTACT DETAILS

Please ensure the School holds your current email address as we move into paperless communication methods. Emails regarding subject selections, career opportunities, registrations for sports, parent information meetings and school events will be sent to the email we have registered as primary contact for your child. It is important that parents who receive contact detail update requests from the School reply via email or phone in a timely manner. Without current contact details, you may miss out on important information. If you are unsure your details are up-to-date, please contact the Registrar, Mrs Jackie Smith, on registrar@frederickirwin.wa.edu.au

KINDERGARTEN, PRE-PRIMARY, YEAR 1 AND YEAR 5 2018

This term applications for admission in 2018, particularly for brothers and sisters of existing students, will be considered for enrolment in Kindergarten, Pre-Primary, Year 1 and Year 5 at Frederick Irwin Anglican School. Parents who wish their son or daughter to be considered for these years in 2018 should, if they have not already done so, submit an application as soon as possible. If you have any queries please contact Mrs Jackie Smith at the School Office or email registrar@frederickirwin.wa.edu.au.

2016 TERM DATES

TERM DATES (Students) 2016

Term 3 Wednesday 20 July 2016 Students begin Term 3 Friday 23 September 2016 Students finish Term 3 Term 4 Tuesday 11 October 2016 Students begin Term 4 Tuesday 6 December 2016 Students finish Term 4

2017 PRELIMINARY TERM DATES

Please be advised the following 2017 term dates are preliminary and subject to change.

2017 PRELIMINARY TERM DATES

SEMESTER 1

Term 1 Wednesday 1 February Friday 7 April

Term 2 Thursday 27 April Friday 30 June

SEMESTER 2

Term 3 Wednesday 19 July Friday 22 September

Term 4 Tuesday 10 October Tuesday 5 December

NEWSLETTER ON THE INTERNET

Our School Newsletter is available on the Internet

1. Go to the School website www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au 2. Click on ‘News and Events’ 3. Click on ‘Newsletter PDF’

The Newsletter is placed on the website on the afternoon it is published.

PRIMARY SCHOOL TERM DIARY – TERM 3 2016

July Wednesday 20 Students begin Term 3 Thursday 21 Years 1, 3 and 5 Cleanaway Incursion Friday 22 House Official Assembly (Year 3 to Year 6) Years 1, 3 and 5 Cleanaway Incursion Tuesday 26 Year 5 Excursion to Fremantle Prison/Roundhouse Wednesday 27 Arnold House Assembly Hall/Gymnasium at 9.45am (Kindergarten to Year 6) PSSA Cross Country – Meadow Springs Thursday 28 Years 1, 3 and 5 Cleanaway Incursion Friday 29 Years 1, 3 and 5 Cleanaway Incursion PSSA Cross Country – Meadow Springs (alternate day) August Tuesday 2 Primary Photograph Day Friday 5 Year 3 to Year 6 Class Assembly (Year 6L) Year 1 Zoo Excursion Wednesday 10 Pre-Primary – Year 2 Class Assembly (Year 2F)

SECONDARY SCHOOL TERM DIARY – TERM 3 2016

July Wednesday 20 Students begin Term 3 Friday 22 Year 7 to Year 10 High School Cup Netball Elimination Day Carnival Monday 25 Year 11 and Year 12 Careers Expo Evening 6.30pm to 8.30pm Wednesday 27 Awards Assembly Thursday 28 Year 12 Geography Excursion Friday 29 Year 11 Biology, Harvey Estuary Excursion August Tuesday 2 Year 7 Parent Study Skills Information Evening 6.00pm – 7.00pm Wednesday 3 Secondary Photograph Day Year 10 and Year 11 Australian Science Olympiad Chemistry Year 9 and Year 10 Parent Teacher Interview Afternoon/Evening Friday 5 Year 10 and Year 11 Earth Environmental Olympiad EV Challenge (Year 11 VET) Monday 8 Year 9 TYWP New Group A Excursion Years 10 and 11 Science Olympiad Biology Tuesday 9 Years 9 to 12 2017 Subject Selections due Wednesday 10 Year 10 TYWP Continuing Group A excursion Years 10 and 11 Science Olympiad Physics Thursday 11 Year 7 Japanese students incursion: ‘Taiko Drums and Flutes of Japan’ Friday 12 Inter-House Athletics Carnival

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the following students who have competed or will be competing this term:

Georgia DEAN 6L Georgia has received a dance scholarship from the Australian Teachers of Dancing Limited (ATOD Ltd) and will be representing Western Australia in Brisbane this month.

Sabrina EARLE-SADLER ARN6 Sabrina has been selected to represent Western Australia in the 2016 16s Hockey Team. Abigail BURBIDGE ARN7 Abigail represented Mandurah on the Gold Coast in Netball. Their team played 15 games of

which they won 13 games. The team won in the semi-final but was beaten in the final. Phoebe BURKE BAR5 Phoebe represented Mandurah on the Gold Coast in Netball. Their team played 15 games of

which they won 13 games. The team won in the semi-final but was beaten in the final. Shaye MILLIGAN JAM2 Shaye represented Mandurah on the Gold Coast in Netball. Their team played 15 games of

which they won 13 games. The team won in the semi-final but was beaten in the final. Oliver BLEDDYN JAM5 Oliver has been accepted into Peel Regional Academy of Sports for his cycling achievements. Grace CAMARDA JAM5 Grace represented Mandurah on the Gold Coast in Netball. Their team played 15 games of

which they won 13 games. The team won in the semi-final but was beaten in the final. We are proud of the achievements of all our students who have competed over the term and our best wishes to those who are due to compete in the coming weeks.

ABSENTEES

Please remember to notify the School by 9.00am if your child is absent for any reason. Email: absent@fias.wa.edu.au or phone: 9537 0077. It is preferred that contact is made in this manner rather than emailing classroom teachers directly.

SEMESTER 2 2016 – TUITION CLASSES

Japanese 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room J1 Mrs Su

Science 8, 9 and 10 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room B7 Rostered teachers

Human Biology 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room B6 Mrs Cooling

Art 11 and 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room P16/P17 Mrs Martin/Mrs Nici

Biology 12 Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room J12 Mr Stewart

Business Management and Enterprise

12 Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room G1 Mrs Singh

Physics 11 and 12 Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room B4 Mr Dempsey

English 11 and 12 Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Room E39 Rostered English teachers

Human Biology 11 Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room B6 Mr Preston

Biology 11 Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room J12 Mr Stewart

Chemistry 11 and 12 Wednesday 3.10pm – 4.15pm Room B1

Ms Potter/Ms Stephens/Mr Rust

Earth and Environmental Science

11 Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room K4 Mr McFetridge/Mrs Compton

Geography 11 and 12 Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room K4 Mrs Compton

Japanese 11 Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room J3 Mrs Su

Accounting 11 and 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room P36 Mrs Singh

History 11 and 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Room K1 Mr Martin

Mathematics 11 and 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room D1 Rostered Mathematics teachers

Physical Education Studies

12 Thursday 3.25pm – 4.15pm

Room G4 Mr Skeggs

Engineering Studies 11 and 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room E10 Mr Watson

English 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Room E39 Mrs Preston

Politics and Law 11 and 12 Friday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room K3 Mr Asphar

Economics 12 Friday 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Room K2 Mr Carmody

UNIFORM SHOP

Uniform Shop Hours – 2016 Monday 12.30pm – 3.30pm Tuesday 8.00am – 12.00noon Thursday 8.00am – 12.00noon Friday 12.30pm – 3.30pm Exchange or Refunds on New Uniforms Items We are always willing to exchange or refund new items purchased if they are the wrong size or if a parent has changed their mind. However, these items need to be: • Returned with the original purchase receipt • Still have the original tags attached or in packaging • Be unworn/clean, as when purchased • Un-laundered Any item that is marked in anyway, whether it has been worn or not, will not be accepted for a credit or exchange for a different size or item. Your cooperation in this matter would be appreciated. There is no refund on any second hand items. Volunteers Wanted for 2016 Can you spare a few hours each week or month? We would like to hear from any parent willing to volunteer some time to the School by assisting in the Uniform Shop. This would involve helping in all aspects of the operation of the shop during open hours, approximately four hours a week. If any parent is interested in helping in the shop, please contact the Uniform Shop via the School Office. Pre-Ordered Items All pre-ordered items will only be held for 10 working days once contact has been made – after this time the items will be put back on the shelf. Second hand Uniforms A new system has been developed to help us process the second hand uniforms into the shop and sell them on for you. Unfortunately, any item that has been taken-in cannot be returned if either unsuitable or unsold. Please bare this in mind when bringing in uniforms to sell. Have you any uniforms that no longer fit? Re-sell them through them through the Uniform Shop. If the items are freshly laundered and in a very good condition, we would like to assess them to possibly include in our second hand section. Forms are available from either the uniform shop, Reception or online – details needed: Name and address – so payment can be deducted from your school fees – once items are sold Date purchased – this will help set the selling price The selling price is set at 60% of the original price, and then you received an increased figure of 75% of the reduced selling price.

SKOOLBAG

Skoolbag was introduced to the School in 2015 to encourage parents and students to engage with school activities, alerts and news in a paperless and online environment.

Download the App in the App Store – “Frederick Irwin Anglican School – Skoolbag”.

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