Junior School BulletinIssue 13 / 19 October 2018

25TH ANNIVERSARYIn 1993, Paul Keating was the Prime Minister of Australia, Wayne Goss was the Premier of Queensland, “I will always love you” by Whitney Houston was the top song in Australia, Essendon were the AFL Premiers and the Broncos won the NRL Premiership. It was also the year that St Andrews Lutheran College opened its doors. And haven’t we grown in that time. This weekend we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the College’s opening and we welcome back alumni.

The College will celebrate by hosting a number of events over the weekend. Tonight we are hosting an Alumni Art Show, Saturday morning is a giant Birthday Party, Saturday night there will be a Gala Concert involving past and present students and finally on Sunday morning we will worship together and give thanks to God for all that has occurred in our beautiful school.

STAFF NEWSCongratulations to Dr Belinda Holmes who was Awarded a National New Voice in Educational Leadership Research - one of only four from across Australia. Belinda received her award over the school holidays. This is an outstanding achievement

Mrs Lyn Anderson will be on leave from April 2019 through to the end of 2020. We wish Mrs Anderson all of God’s blessings as she sets sail on her new adventures. We would also like to thank her for many years of dedicated service.

TOUGH CONVERSATIONS SERIESOver the next few weeks, we’ll be running an informative series in the Junior School Bulletin, written by Australian Child Psychologist, Michael Hawton.

Michael (a former teacher himself) has spoken with hundreds

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of school leaders nationwide through a range of ‘Tough Conversations’ workshops. Based on his close work in the education sector for many decades, Michael believes that far more parents are prematurely jumping in to fix a problem on their child’s behalf than was the case a generation ago. Please see the sheet attached to this bulletin.

JUNIOR SCHOOL CELEBRATION AFTERNOONJust a reminder that the Years 4-6 Junior School Presentation Ceremony will be held on Monday 26 November at 1:00 pm sharp in the MPH. Junior School families are welcome to attend.

CAR PARKWe all have a responsibility to follow the rules to ensure that our children get home efficiently and also safely. We have a number of children being collected from the COLA area in the afternoon. This is not a designated pick up area so please do not collect your children from that area.

Year 1 families are asked to collect their children from the Junior School Bus Shelter / Kiss ‘n’ Ride.

MEME OF THE WEEKThis meme relates to teachers as well to us as parents. it is a great reminder that the world is rapidly changing and that our children will need to be flexible, adaptable and resilient to these changes.

OUR JOB IS NOT TO PREPARE STUDENTS

FOR SOMETHING. OUR JOB IS TO HELP STUDENTS PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR

ANYTHING.

A.J.JULIANI

Darrin SchumacherDeputy Principal / Head of Junior School

Around the College right now there is a buzz of excitement around Operation Christmas Child – red and green shoeboxes are filling up the Worship Centre and many more have been taken. If you have not yet caught the wave, Operation Christmas Child is a global program that involves collecting brand new gifts, placing them in shoeboxes, and sending them as Christmas gifts to children in developing countries. At the time of publication, the College, as a whole, has put together 35 boxes. Our aim is to put together 100 boxes this year.

Why are we involved in this program? Because it fulfils one of the three core aspects of our mission statement – Celebrating the Gospel. It is because God has lavished us with his gifts and the ultimate Christmas gift, His son, Jesus, that we are led to give love and grace to other people. Gifts like these are an outpouring of God’s love. If it weren’t for opportunities like this, we could be tempted to keep everything we have for ourselves – we might say, “I have earned it” or “I deserve it” – and this might be true – but it is the love of God that encourages us to share the things that we have earned.

If you have not yet got involved and would like to pack a shoebox, it is not too late! Simply collect a shoebox from Junior School or Middle School or Senior School Administration, fill the box with brand new gifts that you have purchased and return the box to Junior School or Middle School or Senior School Administration before the end of Week 3 (Friday 26 October). If you would like more information about what kind of gifts to purchase or what labels or postage cost is involved, please ask College staff when you collect a box, or you can email me at nathang@salc.qld.edu.au and I will be glad to be of assistance.

Happy box making!

Nathan GloverCollege Pastor

Chaplains Chat Performing Arts NewsACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL CONCERTThe Junior School Chapel Band performed at HOTA for the Gold Coast Active Travel Concert last term in Week 10. The evening was to celebrate the achievements of those involved in the Active Travel Program and included much singing and entertainment. The Chapel Band opened the evening with their version of “Uptown Funk”. They certainly made our school proud with their professional and polished performance, even receiving comments from the MC, Emily Jade from Hot Tomato, that they are “stars in the making”.

Well done Junior School Chapel Band!

Welcome back from the P&F team! We hope you had a wonderful school holiday.

COLLEGE’S ULTIMATE 25TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION On Saturday 20 October join us from 10am to 1pm. Come and join in the free Ultimate 25th Birthday Celebration with fantastic entertainment, three incredible inflatable activities, petting zoo, face painting, balloons, fairy floss, popcorn, snow cones, circus activities, guided tours of the whole school and of course birthday cake. Hope to see you Saturday!

CHRISTMAS CAROLS We hope you can come along to sing and dance with all of our talented St Andrews children for the Christmas Carols on Sunday 25 November from 4.30pm to 7pm. Bring along your picnic rug and basket. Sausage sizzle, ice cream, drinks and glow stick items are available to be purchased at the event. Please note this is an alcohol free event.

NOMINATION FORMSIf you would like to be a part of the P&F committee you can now nominate for any of the positions. Nomination forms are now available through the schools website or contact us on the P&F email pandf@salc.qld.edu.au and we will send you out a nomination form.

SAVE THE DATE The whole school is welcome to come to the P&F AGM meeting on Wednesday 14 November at 7pm in the Senior School Lighthouse Boardroom.

GATHER MY CREWOne of the things that St Andrews is well known for is the community spirit that exists. This is evident in the way that we respond when fellow families are facing tough times. Whether it be through the loss of a loved one, a major illness or a natural disaster.

We have signed up with an organisation called “Gather My Crew” which is a way of coordinating volunteers so that when something does happen, a coordinated effort can be organised quickly.

If you would like your name added to the crew who help, please fill in this short form. When something does happen, you might be contacted to provide assistance:https://goo.gl/forms/39OaUyzqdVtx7qek2

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTCongratulations to Ella Fawcett on her recent achievements at Get the Beat Nationals Dance Competition where she received:Runner up Mini Rookie of the Year Runner up 5 & under Jazz One of 10 dancers selected in the modelling competition after completing a solo and doing an interview.

Cilla ScottHead of Arts

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When Concert Time Venue

Monday 29 Oct JS Vocal First Break Concert

JS Vocal First Break Concert

JS Vocal First Break Concert

10.50 am Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Tuesday 30 Oct 10.50 amWednesday 31 Oct 10.50 am

Years 7-12 Cultural Awards Evening

Friday 2 November 6.30 pm

Tuesday 6 Nov Piano First Break Concert With John Whyte

Piano First Break Concert With Debbie Nineham

10.50 am

Wednesday 7 Nov Evening of Song MS 3.30 - 5.30 pmSS 6.00 - 8.00 pm

Ruth Butler Theatre

Ruth Butler Theatre

Ruth Butler Theatre

Ruth Butler Theatre

Ruth Butler Theatre Ruth Butler Theatre

Year 1 Classrooms

Saturday 10 Nov Animi Concert Years 1-4 Animi Concert Years 5-11

4.00 pm 6.30 pm

Wednesday 14 Nov Guitar First Break Concert 10.50 am

Tuesday 13 Nov 10.50 am

Thursday 15 Nov

Friday 16 Nov

Makin’Mini Music Year 1 2.00 pm

Ruth Butler Theatre Wednesday 21 Nov Cultural Awards Years 4-6 1.00 pmPrep ClassroomThursday 22 Nov Makin’Mini Music Prep 1.40 pm

Friday 23 Nov Speech and Drama Year 4

2.00 pm

Piano Soiree Concert 1With Debbie Nineham

Piano Soiree Concert 2With Debbie Nineham

Makin’ Mini Music Year 2

Monday 19 Nov 10.50 am Speech & Drama Year 3Tuesday 20 Nov 10.50 am

10.50 am

Speech & Drama Years 1-2

3.45 pmSpeech & Drama Years 5-11

3.15 - 4.15 pm

4.15 - 5.15 pm

END oF YearConcert series

YOU ARE INVITED

October 29th - November 23rdSupport your friends while having fun at our concerts.

CONCERT SERIES

Just a short note about some changes to the Tuckshop and Uniform Shop at St Andrews.

We have comfortably transitioned from Flexischools to My School Connect this term.The advantages that My School Connect has are listed below:• Online ordering (similar to Flexischools) for both

Uniforms and Tuckshop;• Service fee of 10 cents per order (as compared to 29

cents under Flexischools);• You can direct deposit to top up your account and avoid

merchant fees;• Ability to manage Tuckshop and Uniform Shop orders, as

well as the ability to assist with fundraising and allocate tickets for the Ruth Butler Theatre events.

In order to use the new service this Term, you will need to close your Flexischools account and open a My School Connect account.

TO CLOSE YOUR FLEXISCHOOLS ACCOUNT:• Log into your account www.flexischools.com.au click on

the “My Profile” tab then “Account Status” and “Close Account”.

• If you have done a top up within the past 6 months, the funds will be automatically returned to the original funding source.

• If you have not topped up your account for more than 6 months, the system will ask you to enter your account details for the funds to be credited to.

• Closing accounts can only be done via the desktop site. If you are on a mobile device, click “Help” then “Visit Desktop Site” and follow the steps above.

TO OPEN YOUR NEW MY SCHOOL CONNECT ACCOUNT:• Download the My School Connect app or visit:

myschoolconnect.com.au• Create your account;• Add your student information;• Top up your account, set daily spend limits, and set up

your notification settings.• There will no doubt be some teething issues but the

team at the Tuckshop and Uniform Shop have been working hard with the staff at My School Connect to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible

Stephen CookeBusiness Manager

Important notice

ST ANDREWS LUTHERAN COLLEGE BUSINESS COMMUNITYThe school now has a Facebook group called St Andrews Lutheran College Business Community for parents with a business at the College, so we can support our local community. This group will be having a coffee morning at The Plantation House Cafe on the 1st Friday of every month.

If you would like to join this group search on Facebook St Andrews Lutheran College Business Community to join.

Enjoy your weekend and God bless!

Dates to Remember

OCTOBER

Friday 19

Back to St Andrews Alumni Art Show, J Block ‘Lighthouse’ – 4.30pm

Saturday 20

25th Anniversary Birthday Party, Junior School oval – 10.00am

25th Anniversary Gala Concert, Ruth Butler Theatre – 6.30pm

Sunday 21

25th Anniversary Worship Service – Worship Centre – 9.00am

P3 Family Social, Kurrawa Pratten Park – 1.30pm

Monday 22

Pupil Free Day – Moderation Day

Tuesday 23

Mufti Day - for ALWS P-6 Assembly in Worship centre

Wednesday 24

Year 6 Exhibition Evening, Multi Purpose Hall – 7.00pm

Thursday 25

Year 6 Exhibition Day, Multi Purpose Hall

Friday 26

World Staff Day

Monday 29

First Break Concert Series (Vocal), JS Music Room – 11.00am

Prep 2019 Parent Information Evening, 6.00pm – Junior School Library

Tuesday 30

First Break Concert Series (Vocal), JS Music Room – 11.00am

JS Chapel, Worship Centre – 1.40pm

Wednesday 31

First Break Concert Series (Vocal), JS Music Room – 11.00am

NOVEMBER

Thursday 1

First Break Concert Series (Vocal), JS Music Room – 11.00am

Beach Awareness Presentation, Multi Purpose Hall

Farewell afternoon Tea for Mrs Janette Jestrimski and Mr Trevor Sickerdick, The Hub/ Tuckshop area – 3.30pm

• myschoolconnect.com.au

UNIFORM SHOP January Opening Hours … The Uniform Shop will close at 9.30am on Friday 30th November and will reopen for Existing Students Only JANUARY 2019 Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th 8 am - 12pm daily Monday 21st to Friday 25th 2 pm - 4 pm daily Monday 28th January Australia Day-Closed Tuesday 29th January 8am - 12 pm

WEEK 1 OF TERM 1 Wednesday 30th 8am - 9.30am & 2.30-3.30pm Thursday 25th 8am – 9.30am Friday 26th 8am – 9.30am NEW STUDENTS, families with 3 or more children and families unable to attend during these times are requested to phone or email to book an appointment outside these times. _______________________________________________________________

Save Time…. Order and Pay Online at www.myschoolconnect.com.au Your order can be picked up from the

Uniform Shop or delivered to your child’s class ____________________________________________________

Second hand clothing must be submitted before the end of term if you wish to use the credit in January. All items must be clean & ironed (not damaged, stained, faded or showing excessive wear). *Blazers will be accepted on consignment only. *Must be Dry Cleaned

_____________________________________________

Phone 5568 5933 Email: uniformshop@salc.qld.edu.au

When Concert Time Venue

Monday 29 Oct JS Vocal First Break Concert

JS Vocal First Break Concert

JS Vocal First Break Concert

10.50 am Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room Junior School Music Room

Junior School Music Room

Tuesday 30 Oct 10.50 amWednesday 31 Oct 10.50 am

Years 7-12 Cultural Awards Evening

Friday 2 November 6.30 pm

Tuesday 6 Nov Piano First Break Concert With John Whyte

Piano First Break Concert With Debbie Nineham

10.50 am

Wednesday 7 Nov Evening of Song MS 3.30 - 5.30 pmSS 6.00 - 8.00 pm

Ruth Butler Theatre

Ruth Butler Theatre

Ruth Butler Theatre

Ruth Butler Theatre

Ruth Butler Theatre Ruth Butler Theatre

Year 1 Classrooms

Saturday 10 Nov Animi Concert Years 1-4 Animi Concert Years 5-11

4.00 pm 6.30 pm

Wednesday 14 Nov Guitar First Break Concert 10.50 am

Tuesday 13 Nov 10.50 am

Thursday 15 Nov

Friday 16 Nov

Makin’Mini Music Year 1 2.00 pm

Ruth Butler Theatre Wednesday 21 Nov Cultural Awards Years 4-6 1.00 pmPrep ClassroomThursday 22 Nov Makin’Mini Music Prep 1.40 pm

Friday 23 Nov Speech and Drama Year 4

2.00 pm

Piano Soiree Concert 1With Debbie Nineham

Piano Soiree Concert 2With Debbie Nineham

Makin’ Mini Music Year 2

Monday 19 Nov 10.50 am Speech & Drama Year 3Tuesday 20 Nov 10.50 am

10.50 am

Speech & Drama Years 1-2

3.45 pmSpeech & Drama Years 5-11

3.15 - 4.15 pm

4.15 - 5.15 pm

END oF YearConcert series

YOU ARE INVITED

October 29th - November 23rdSupport your friends while having fun at our concerts.

CONCERT SERIES

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To go up to the school, or not? That is the question. By Michael Hawton, Child Psychologist (MAPS) and Parentshop founder.

If you’ve had a child at school for more than a few years, chances are that there have been times when you have considered whether to go up to the school about an issue that is affecting your child. Working out what requires your intervention can be tricky. Sometimes your child’s passionate pleas for you to do something can be persuasive. It might be that your child has been moved from one class to another or

that your son has been denied permission to go on a much-anticipated excursion or there has been an incident on the playground.

Parents can sometimes feel like they are not parenting properly unless they go to the school to address the problem.

In recent years, Australian schools have been dealing with an increasing number of parents coming to the school. I say this as a result of speaking with hundreds of school leaders across Australia and internationally.

So, what is causing this?

1. Many parents are less trusting of institutions in charge of the care of their children, including schools. They are therefore less willing to give school staff the benefit of the doubt when it comes to making decisions that involve their children. 2. There are an increasing number of parents who have become more anxious about their children and tend to intervene in smaller and smaller issues. 3. Many of these parents have lost the ability to see that frequent interventions ultimately undermine a child’s sense of competency and confidence.

So, how do you decide if an issue warrants your intervention?

First, if your child is in physical or psychological danger then you should intervene.

However, if the issue is not of this magnitude, ask yourself this; what would happen if I didn’t go to the school about this issue?

An important part of being a parent is helping children learn to deal with disappointments and difficulties. We can help our children learn to cope emotionally with uncomfortable feelings by being there and listening to them. We can acknowledge that sometimes life is challenging or unfair but that we can learn to cope with this. Helping our children recognise emotions and deal with them, without being crushed by them, teaches our children emotional resilience.

We can help our children feel more competent by helping them think of some alternative ways to deal with a problem, which empowers them by giving a sense of agency and control.

With this in mind, some issues are worth recognising before you come to the school in search of a remedy on your child’s behalf.

First, recognise that the school must make ‘system’ decisions. While all schools try to follow principles of fairness and equity, it is not always possible to decide matters fairly. There will always be cases where some children will not get the teacher they wanted or be seated close to their friends.

Second, recognise that all school staff aspire towards providing an environment where the best interests of the child are held paramount. While teachers may not have the same attachment to a child that a parent does, the majority of school staff care personally for the children in the school.

Third, recognise that each time a parent jumps in where a problem could be resolved by their child, they may be robbing them of an opportunity to develop resilience skills.

Making a decision about whether or not to go up to the school is about assessing the problem and seeing if it can be an opportunity to help your child to learn to manage their emotions, increase resilience and become an independent problem solver.

Who said parenting is easy? In this upcoming series of articles we will explore issues that young people face and how as a parent you can support or, just as importantly, know when to step away.

Michael Hawton is founder of Parentshop, providing education and resources for parents and industry professionals working with children. He has authored two books on child behaviour management: Talk Less Listen More and Engaging Adolescents. You can find more information, including his books and self-paced online parenting courses at https://www.parentshop.com.au/parent-courses/

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