NEWSLETTER

ISSUE 9, SEPTEMBER 2013

15-Oct Term 4 commences for students

16-Oct Secondary Assembly - 8:40am

BDISC

18-Oct OPEN MORNING

22-Oct Principal’s Lunch for Year 12

students 12:45pm – Chapel

Garden

23-Oct Scott Chapel (Including Year 7)

24-Oct Primary Parent Partnership

Coffee Morning 8:45am

Whole School Year 12 Farewell

Service – 9:00am start - BDISC

Year 12 Valedictory Eucharist

7:00pm – Christ Church

Grammar School

25-Oct Year 12 Breakfast and final

school day for Year 12 students

7:15am – 9:30am

Years 3-6 Concert of the

Classes – 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Administration

9495 8100

Early Learning Centre

9495 8166

Primary School

9495 8118

Secondary Absentees

9495 8111

Secondary Student Reception

9495 8113

Term 4 15-Oct to 11-Dec Summer

Uniform

Centre Road, Camillo, WA 6111

Tel: [08] 9495 8100

Fax: [08] 9495 1504

Email: mail@jwacs.wa.edu.au

Web: www.jwacs.wa.edu.au

IMPORTANT DATES

MISSION STATEMENT

“We help our students discover their passion and direction in life and make a positive

contribution in the world.”

CORE VALUES:

We are a nurturing Christian community, basing all we do on the values of:

RESPECT for ourselves, for others and the environment. RESPONSIBILITY for our actions.

HONESTY in our interaction with others. COMMITMENT to achieve our best in all we do.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

2013 TERM DATES

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents

What a busy term for the School! Apart from the all-important academic programme, we have

enjoyed key events such as Founders' Day, Parent - Teacher evenings, House Days, Book Week,

the Drama Production, the PYP Exhibition, the Art Exhibition, the ASC Piano Competition, Learning

Journeys, Primary Discos, Year 11 Dinner Dance, Cross-Country and Athletics Carnivals. Thank

you for your support, it means a lot to your children and the staff. Much has been accomplished

this term.

THANK YOU TO THE P&F

Our P&F Committee led by President Mrs Del Nash continues to make a strong contribution to our

school community. Funds collected from the P&F Levy this year have now been allocated. The

Committee is always mindful of allocating funds to items requested by staff that benefit the

broad range of students across the ELC, Primary and Secondary years. A special pastoral

initiative funded this term was the speaker Amy Coombe who addressed female students, all

staff and interested parents on a range of issues concerning teenage girls. Speaking from her

personal experience, Ms Coombe was well-received. The students, in particular, found her

informative and reassuring.

Thank you to all parents who have paid their P&F Levy. It is an important resource directed to

areas of need in the School and is much appreciated.

STAFF MATTERS

We thank Mrs Lisa Bissell (Food and Textiles) who completes her contract this term and wish Mrs

Betty Devenish (Education Assistant) a well-deserved and relaxing period of Long Service Leave

for Term 4. Our good wishes are also extended to Mrs Heidi Crawford (Primary Japanese) and

Mrs Amanda Whiteford (Year 5) who commence 12 months Maternity Leave at the end of term.

STUDENT MATTERS

As our Leavers near the end of their time at John Wollaston, we wish them every success in the

final phase of their schooling. To those writing their Mock Examinations in the next few days it is a

stressful time. As always, our good wishes go to all involved. I look forward to leading the School's

celebrations for the Year 12s early next term.

Our 2013 Prefects have completed their duties and were duly acknowledged at the Secondary

assembly this week. The incoming Prefects were announced to the School (refer Mrs Twining’s

article). We wish them well in their new roles.

STUDENT WITHDRAWALS DECEMBER 2013

To assist the School’s planning for 2014, please contact the Registrar should you be considering

withdrawing your child at the end of the year. We understand that confirmation of withdrawal is

often affected by different timelines in other educational institutions or the workplace. In some

cases applicants aren’t notified until the Christmas holidays if they are successful. Final

confirmation of withdrawal can come to the School at that stage. In the interim, early contact

with us would be greatly appreciated. It will also prevent you from incurring a fee penalty for not

giving the required term’s notice of withdrawal of a child from the School.

With best wishes for an enjoyable holiday break.

ANNE FORD

PRINCIPAL

PRIMARY

The events held in the Primary School over the past few weeks are

an indication of the depth and variety of programmes we offer

here at John Wollaston. The Year 6 Exhibition, held on Thursday

September 5, is a shining example of this. As the culmination of

the Primary Years Programme, this was a clear demonstration of

the International Baccalaureate emphasis on lifelong learning.

The collective self-motivation and determination displayed

through the inquiry process is indicative of a student cohort who

are becoming principled and caring global citizens.

The Exhibition essentially showcases an in-depth, collaborative

inquiry that is characterised by student independence and

responsibility for their own learning. The Central Idea for the

Exhibition was ‘Passions and Interests Can Inspire People To Take

Action’ and the application of the research around this idea led

to the actions undertaken by all students involved.

The Year 6 teachers, Mrs Louise Bristow and Mr Glynn Crawcour,

provided the support and expert assistance required to facilitate

the Exhibition. Many members of staff from the whole school

mentored the Year 6 students throughout this process; supporting,

challenging and guiding them on their journey. This engagement

across the School adds value to a sense of staff cohesion and

harmony.

The Year 6 Exhibition assembly, prior to the display of work,

enabled students to explain the focus of their inquiries. The level

of confidence displayed by the cohort was most pleasing and

indicative of sound preparation and thorough content

knowledge.

Mrs Fiona Currey, our PYP Coordinator and Assistant Deputy Head

of Primary, provided sound direction and leadership for the

Exhibition and should be commended for her efforts.

Our recent Inter-House Athletics Carnival was an excellent

example of resilience and perseverance on display from staff

and students, due to the challenging weather conditions and the

damp state of the ovals. This was a most successful event, a

credit to all staff and a determined student population. Thank

you to Ms Mel Fowler for organising the event and a particular

thank you to the parents who provided such valuable support on

the day.

The opening of the Art Exhibition last Wednesday provided the

opportunity to showcase the vibrant and creative art works

produced by students across the School. The Primary Art

Specialist, Mrs Jeanette Lyons, is very proud of the quality of work

on display. We are for tunate to have such

passionate and dedicated art specialists in our school.

Last Monday, Ms Kate Howell and the Debating Club hosted

students from Presbyterian Ladies’ College for a second round of

debating. As this was only the second time we have competed,

the collective performance of our team was most pleasing. The

improvement from the first debate was significant and many of

our students received awards. Thank you to Ms Howell for

organising this new initiative in our school.

As the term draws to a close, my personal thanks to all students,

staff and parents for making me feel so welcome in my new role

at John Wollaston. We have many great things to build on and I

am grateful for your support and understanding. I hope you all

have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to my second

school term.

WAYNE REVITT

HEAD OF PRIMARY

CLUBS

Clubs have come to an end for another year and we can reflect

on what has been a very popular and successful co-curricular

programme. Some of the highlights have been the entries into

the Film Festival from our budding directors, the skill and self

control shown during Martial Arts, the debating team that has

grown from strength to strength, the dancers who were keen to

show off their new routine and the students that worked hard to

make items to send off to children in Manila. It just shows what a

wide variety of activities the children can participate in and

provides them with the opportunity to further develop their

interests and passions.

UNIFORM

Term 4 will hopefully bring a sunny change as we move into our

summer uniform. I’m sure the students are excited about not

having an itchy, scratchy tie around their neck or having to do

up the dreaded top button! The School hat is also part of the

uniform. In Terms 1 and 4 students need to wear their hat to and

from school each day. Could I please ask for your assistance in

reminding your child to put their hat on in the morning when

walking in to School. Thank you.

Wishing you all a safe, happy and relaxing holiday and I look

forward to seeing everyone back ready for the excitement of

Term 4.

FIONA SHAND

DEPUTY HEAD OF PRIMARY

FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPALS

As I write this article our Year 12 students are preparing to depart for their Valedictory rehearsal at Christ Church Grammar School, a

very real reminder of how close we are to the end of another academic year for our Year 12 students.

Some of these students will be completing their WACE practical examinations during the first week of the holidays before returning to

sit the examinations in the second week of the holidays. Please spare a thought for these students during this stressful time.

Congratulations go to these Year 12 students who have been selected by staff for the following school nominated university awards:

Curtin Principal’s Award: Janina Curran and Michael Thomas

John Curtin Scholarship (Curtin): James Devine

Murdoch Entry Award: Jamie-Lee Read and Jasmin Wynan-Gaugg

UWA Excellence Award: Kirstie Harrison, Michelle Lachenicht and Sky O’Brien

To all our students and families, I wish you a safe and restful holiday.

ANNE HARRIS

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (TEACHING AND LEARNING)

YEAR 11 DINNER DANCE

This was a lovely night at Willow Pond Reception Centre in Canning Vale. Our students dressed beautifully, displayed impeccable

manners and enjoyed a night of good food and lively dancing to celebrate the ‘near end’ of Year 11.

2014 PREFECTS

These leaders were announced at the Colours Assembly during the last week of term. The prefects will commence their duties in Term

4 at the Year 12 Valedictory Service.

Congratulations to:

Kaitlin Brindley Arts Prefect

Ashleigh De Groot Hale Prefect

Shay Ebsary Primary Prefect

Tegan Edmondson Ramsden Prefect

Callum Foster Academic Prefect

Madisen Fuller Secondary Prefect

Dillon Gazzone Secondary Prefect

Jesse Kitson Sports Prefect

Samantha Munslow-Davies Chapel Prefect

Ben Wasley Charter Prefect

Hayden White Scott Prefect

Jessica Williams Head Girl

Nick Wright Head Boy

House Seniors and House Councillors will be selected and announced at the start of Term 1, 2014. These are also very important

student leadership positions and I look forward to working with them all.

POSITIVE IMAGE AWARD

Congratulations to James Devine, Year 12, who has been named the South Metropolitan Education Region Positive Image Award

winner for 2014 and goes into the running for the overall title. James was nominated by the School for his work with orphanages in

India and the outstanding job he has done this year as Chapel Prefect.

THE LATEST INTERNET SITES TO BE WARY OF ACCORDING TO ‘YOUR KIDS ONLINE’

Omegal.com – This is a video chat site where one can randomly chat with a stranger via video. This site is of concern

because if gone unmonitored, teens are exposed to all sorts of people and strange requests. The site has a screen capture

function which can take images to be easily used for all sorts of purposes.

Chatroulette.com – similar to Omegal.com.

Ask.fm – this has been around a while but teens are still being caught out.

For further information go to www.YourKidsOnline.com.au .

BRONWYN TWINING

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (PASTORAL CARE)

RELIEF BUS DRIVERS REQUIREDRELIEF BUS DRIVERS REQUIREDRELIEF BUS DRIVERS REQUIRED

The School currently operates two buses for the pick-up and drop-off of students before and

after school as well as school time excursions.

The School requires relief drivers to cover for staff on leave.

Requirements:

Light Rigid ‘F’ class endorsed license for the 22 seater Toyota Coaster;

Heavy Rigid ‘F’ class endorsed license for the 39 seater Hino;

Police Clearance and Working With Children card.

Please contact Gailene Shore, Business Manager on 9495 8100 if you require any further information.

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

FROM THE CHAPLAIN

CUSTOM-MADE

Some people would say that there is nothing quite like having something custom-made. There are a

number of television programmes that are currently running where the theme is precisely that – items

being custom made, repaired or restored in such a way that they are one of a kind. They are

designed to be exactly what the owner would like them to be. In other cases, the scope of the

project is left up to the designer or creator. In these cases, the product often turns out better than the

owner could have imagined in their wildest dreams. If I were to get an item of clothing custom

made, it would be fitted to my uniqueness, crafted solely for me.

Now reflect on this; the Bible suggests that each of us has been custom-made by God. In other

words, YOU have been custom-made by God, and your days were ordained before time into

being. Psalm 139 tells us that:

13 … it was you (God) who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works;that I know very well.

15 My frame was not hidden from you,when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.

16 Your eyes beheld my unformed substance. In your book were written all the days that were formed for me,when none of them as

yet existed. (NRSV)

God has placed all the parts of our lives in order. He's got our whole life in His hands. This means that we can stop trying to be

somebody else and be satisfied with the unique person God made us to be.

You are custom-made! When we live in that realisation, we can be relaxed and content in what and who we are. When we walk in

God's purpose for our life, it can be the greatest adventure of our life because it could end up being beyond our wildest dreams!

May God bless you in that adventure.

REVD DAVE

CHAPLAIN

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

The final Open Morning of the year will be held on Friday 18 October which is the first week back in Term 4. If you know of any fami-

lies who are interested in sending their children to John Wollaston, please invite them to attend this event. For more information and

to register, please call Ann Brightmore, the Registrar on 9495 8150.

NICOLE LAU

COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER

PARENTING RESOURCES

Check out the latest additions to our Parenting Resources collection, including Beat sugar addiction now! for kids

STAR READER

More than 140 of our Primary students achieved the reading goal they set themselves and were awarded with a Star

Reader ribbon, a certificate and house points. Well done, everybody!

EXHIBITIONS AND DISPLAYS

The LRC was delighted to play host to some of the Year 6 Exhibition pieces before the students took them home. We look

forward to having some of the highlights of the Art Exhibition on display early in Term 4 – along with our Pirates display

created by the wonderful Library Officers.

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR

Our annual Christmas Book Fair commences after school on Thursday 7 November so mark that date in your calendar.

HEATHER WILLIAMS

COORDINATOR, LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES

LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE

UNIFORM STORE

SCHOOL HOLIDAY TRADING

The Uniform Store will be open during the school holidays on the

following days from 9.00am to 2.00pm:

Friday 11 and Monday 14 October 2013.

The store will NOT be open on the first day of term (Tuesday 15

October). See In-Term Trading Hours for normal trading.

SUMMER UNIFORM IS TO BE WORN DURING TERM 4

Boys: Navy blue shorts, white shirt and long navy socks with

red stripe. School cap.

Girls: Dress and crew socks with red stripe. School cap.

Please check your summer uniforms before this and ensure you

know what sizes are required.

You are welcome to phone or email small orders with payment

by credit card and delivery will be made to your child’s class.

Direct phone line: 9495 8129

Email : uniform@jwacs.wa.edu.au

DEANNE MARSDEN-YOULL

UNIFORM STORE COORDINATOR

FROM THE PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

DISCO

The last P & F Disco for the year was held on Friday 13 September. Thank you to all the parents who helped on the night and

the teachers who came along to dance with the children. Once again, a great time was had by all who attended.

SEMINARS

The P & F will be supporting further seminars next year for parents and students.

P & F MEETINGS

The John Wollaston Parents and Friends Association Inc. will be holding its next meeting on Wednesday 16 October at 7:00pm

in the Library Resource Centre. Please come along and join in our worthy organisation. Any assistance that you can provide

with our upcoming events will be gratefully received.

AMANDA BEAMAN - SECRETARY

On behalf of the P&F ASSOCIATION INC

CAFE

Café news

Please be aware that a new Summer Menu will be available on the John Wollaston website for the beginning of

Term 4. Please check the menu before ordering your child’s lunch as there are a few changes.

Gluten Free Foods marked with a * (eg Pies, Pizza, Chicken Nuggets and Sausage Rolls) are now available from

the Café. Secondary students please order your Gluten Free Lunch by 10.55am. Primary students can order

their Gluten Free Lunch as normal.

For your convenience please click on the link below which will open the Term 4 Summer Menu.

Summer Café Menu - Term 4

KAREN JAMES

CAFÉ MANAGER