MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents

What a long, cold winter it has been! It is only now that the cold weather coughs and sneezes of both students and staff are starting to disappear. It has been really lovely to be out on the grounds the past few days and to feel the warmth of the sun on our backs. Students and staff at last have a spring (pun intended) in their steps!

Read the full 'Message from the Principal' here. Kind regards Kerry Robertson Principal ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please ensure you visit the 'Latest News' section of our website, or click the links below, so you can keep up to date with some of the wonderful activities and achievements of students and staff over the last few, and upcoming, weeks.

Our First Eco-Committee

‘Iluka Visions’ – Student Art on Display at The Bunbury Regional Art Gallery

Castaway Sculpture Awards

Opti-Minds Win – Second Place Honours in National Competition

2016 Tim Winton Young Writers Competition

Economics this Semester – School Sharemarket Game

Old Scholar Nathan Williamson Added to AFL Umpire Panel

You can also view the latest editions of the Anglican Messenger and the Southern Anglican via our website as well.

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY

Dear Parents

This term we have welcomed the Opti-MINDS team back from Queensland where they experienced success by finishing second and representing Frederick Irwin Anglican School to the highest level in all areas. Thank you to Mrs Rudland, Mr Nagel and Mr Rudland who accompanied the team on their trip.

Read the full 'Message from the Head of Primary' here. Kind regards Sue Skehan Head of Primary

MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY HEAD OF PRIMARY

Dear Parents

With the conclusion of the Rose House Assembly we would like to thank Mrs Crutchett for all of her organisation on the day. We also thank Mrs Paton, the Rose staff members and all of our Secondary student leaders for making the day such a success.

Read the full 'Message from the Deputy Head of Primary' here. Kind regards Noah Clark Deputy Head of Primary

SCHOOL NOTICES

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: (08) 9537 0077. It is preferred that contact is made in this manner rather than emailing classroom teachers directly.

TERM 4 FEE STATEMENTS The Term 4 Fee statements were emailed to parents on 10 October 2016. This account was due for payment by 28 October 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.

WITHDRAWING STUDENTS Reminder: A full term’s notice in writing to the Principal is required before withdrawing a student from the School. In default of such notice, parents will be required to pay the School one quarter of the applicable annual Tuition Fee.

YEAR 7 2019 Towards the end of this semester, Applications for Admission, particularly for brothers and sisters of existing students, will be considered for enrolment in Year 7, 2019 at Frederick Irwin Anglican School. Parents who wish their son or daughter to be considered for Year 7, 2019 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

PRIMARY BOOKLISTS Booklists have been sent home this week and you are reminded that they are ordered completely online. No money or lists will be collected by the School. PACKED WITH GOODNESS Please click here to access the document ‘Packed with Goodness – Food and Nutrition Guidelines for School Kids – Lunchbox Ideas for Busy Parents and Carers. OLD CHRISTMAS CARDS Primary school would appreciate any old Christmas cards that may be lying around at home. If you have any cards please hand them in to the Year 5 Block please.

LEGO DONATIONS REQUIRED The School Library is building a Makerspace and is looking for donations of Lego and other constructions sets such as Meccano or Knex, that are no longer being used and are still in good condition.

If you have any could you please drop them off at the school library.

BOOK COVERING SESSIONS The Library is seeking assistance with book covering. As there are many books to cover, we would greatly appreciate any help from parents, grandparents or family members. Please contact Mrs Anne Johannesen, Head of Library, to register your interest in helping on (08) 9537 0000 or email admin@fias.wa.edu.au marked for the attention of Mrs Johannesen. We look forward to hearing from you!

MYANMAR WALKABOUT APPLICATIONS Recently applications were called for Walkabout Myanmar 2018. This will be the third pilgrimage by the school to Myanmar. Interviews were held of prospective pilgrims on Monday 19 September. There are still spots available. Students can access application forms through the School’s Y drive in the folder marked OSL Information and Application. As Fr Noel is away on Long Service Leave, Mr Pennycott will be happy to receive any applications. VACSWIM Summer is coming – enrol now for swimming lessons. Enrolments for December/January lessons are now open. It is very important for every child to learn to swim and develop essential water safety skills. VacSwim’s school holiday swimming lessons are conducted by qualified instructors who teach children the skills to be confident swimmers and safe in the water. For further information and online enrolment visit education.wa.edu.au/swimming. Information leaflets are available from Primary Reception. ESMART PARENT CYBERSAFETY GLOSSARY In each Newsletter we will be sharing with you some terms that may help you understand those commonly used online. You can also find the terms being uploaded in real-time at our Twitter page. Please contact ICT Coordinator (Secondary), Mrs Candice Shier, if you would like to discuss any of the terms in further detail: shierc@frederickirwin.wa.edu.au.

VIRTUE The virtue for Weeks 3 and 4 have been Consideration.

TERM DATES AND MONTH CALENDAR

- Term 4: Tuesday 11 October 2016 -Tuesday 6 December 2016

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

- Term 1: Wednesday 1 February 2017 - Friday 7 April 2017 - Term 2: Thursday 27 April 2017 - Friday 30 June 2017 - Term 3 Wednesday 19 July 2017 - Friday 22 September 2017 - Term 4 Tuesday 10 October 2017 - Tuesday 5 December 2017

Full events calendar is available on the School website: http://www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au/events/

STUDENT CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the following students who have competed or will be competing this term: Nadia STRACHAN ARN1 Nadia participated in the Half Iron Man triathlon at Rottnest Island. Nadia was the youngest

individual participant and came fourth overall in the women’s category. Kye RAMSDEN ARN5 Kye recently designed an advertisement for Revolutions Transport Museum. The Museum has

placed Kye’s entry on display as part of their newly created Design an Ad exhibition. Jenna HALL GOR2 Jenna will be participating in the Show Horse Nationals in Melbourne later this month. Siobhan BRISTOL GOR5 Siobhan has been selected into the Jitterbugs Mixed Age Synchronised Ice Skating Team –

Western Australia. Siobhan will be competing at the Australian Figure Skating Championships in Melbourne this month.

Tiffany TENNENT ROS3 Tiffany has been offered an undergraduate scholarship for Japanese Studies in 2017 from Curtin University.

Patric RAMSAY ROS5 Patric has registered for the State Schools 15s Cricket Team to represent Western Australia. Patric will go to trial in the January school holidays.

Please forward State or National level student achievement information to Community Relations Officer, Miss Amber Carton, on cartona@frederickirwin.wa.edu.au for possible inclusion on the School Website (‘Latest News’), School Facebook Page, or to send onto local newspapers. Congratulations to all the students who received awards or certificates at Assembly: Australian Mathematics Competition 2016: Year 7

CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION CERTIFICATE OF HIGH DISTINCTION HIGHEST ACHIEVING STUDENT

Ashton CROUCH 7CG Richard GRAY 7TD Joshua COOPER 7GL Mason FOO 7GL

Jacobus van ZYL 7CG Wian KRUGER 7TD Mason Foo 7GL

Samuel KNOBBEN 7GH Oliver BREHAUT 7VF

Peter LOGUE 7GL

Australian Mathematics Competition 2016: Year 8

CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION CERTIFICATE OF HIGH DISTINCTION HIGHEST ACHIEVING STUDENTS

Nicholas HARTCHER ARN6 Lara STRBAC JAM2 Susanna MARWICK GOR6 Susanna MARWICK GOR6

Isaac MORRIS BAR3 Isabelle BANNERMAN JAM5 Cameron Skeggs GOR6 Cameron Skeggs GOR6

Hugh MORROW ELL3 Aidan WRIGHT ROS1 Patrick BURNSIDE ROS3 Patrick BURNSIDE ROS3

Ricky LIU GOR4 Daniel RIEGERT ROS4

Zachary MORRISH JAM1 Regan NELLA ROS5

Australian Mathematics Competition 2016: Year 9

CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION HIGHEST ACHIEVING STUDENT

Kimberly PAGE BAR2 Ethan CARDILINI GOR6 Lily OSABOFU ELL7

Melanie GRAY BAR7 Jamie SLOAN JAM7

Lily OSABOFU ELL7

Australian Mathematics Competition 2016: Year 10

Australian Mathematics Competition 2016: Year 11

CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION CERTIFICATE OF HIGH DISTINCTION HIGHEST ACHIEVING STUDENT

Christine SINNOTT BAR7 Justin RICHARDS JAM5 Samuel BOTTERILL ARN6 Samuel BOTTERILL ARN6

Nicholas MORROW ELL1 Lochlan EYNON JAM6

Nathan ROWLEY ELL1 Rhett CHENEY ROS7

Levon JOHNSON ELL6

Australian Mathematics Competition 2016: Year 12

CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION HIGHEST ACHIEVING STUDENTS

Hannah WALLEY BAR7 Taylor FORD GOR7 Hannah WALLEY BAR7

Isaac OSABOFU ELL7 Joshua ALSOP ROS2 Joshua ALSOP ROS2

Jack HILL GOR6 Emily MATTIN ROS2

ASC Piano Competition 2016

THIRD PLACE ‘JUSTICE CATEGORY’ THIRD PLACE ‘INTEGRITY CATEGORY’ THIRD PLACE ‘FAITH CATEGORY’

Ryan PENNACCHIO 7AG Haruka SMYTH GOR7 Dayna DRAPER 6O

CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION HIGHEST ACHIEVING STUDENT

Abigail PORTER ARN3 Benjamin SWADLING ELL6 Kade CHATFIELD ARN6

Kade CHATFIELD ARN6 Benjamin JUST GOR1

William DEAN BAR3 Joel MILLIGAN JAM2

Matthew WALLEY BAR7 Joseph KNOWLES JAM6

Calum STEWART ELL5 Nicole SMITH ROS7

STUDY TIMETABLES AND TIPS

Study Skills: Test-Taking Techniques - What do you do in the few days before an examination?

At least a few days before the examination, make sure you:

plan out how much time you should spend on each section of the test.

By looking at past papers, get a feel for the types of instructions that will be on your paper.

Do some exercise so you can burn off the pent-up stress that can come before examinations.

Lots of water to juice up your brain, healthy food, decent sleep.

To calm nerves, make mental pictures of yourself sitting down and doing well in the test.

Purchase any equipment you may need, extra calculator batteries, pens, rulers etc.

Ensure you know what equipment is allowed in the test or examination.

Focus on reviewing the key points, perhaps a condensed version of your summaries.

Practise as many past test papers as you can get your hands on.

Check the timetable to ensure you have a clear picture of when each examination is being held.

The night before the test or examination:

Pack your bag with everything you will need for the next day, ensuring you have all necessary equipment.

Plan what time you need to leave to ensure you have plenty of time for unexpected delays.

Don’t go to bed too late – you need to make sure your brain is fresh and alert.

Don’t ring friends and discuss your preparation or the examination.

Just before you go to sleep, look through your notes briefly.

If you have a number of examinations, check the timetable to doubly confirm the date, time and location of the examinations.

The morning of the test or examination:

Visualise success. Before you get out of bed close your eyes and picture yourself going into the examination, doing well and coming out pleased with your efforts.

Review your notes. You are not doing intense study at this stage, just looking through and reminding yourself of the main things you want to remember.

Eat breakfast. Your brain needs fuel so eat a hearty breakfast so you can focus and concentrate in the examination.

Be on time. Make sure you leave enough time for contingencies so you won’t be late.

Avoid negativity. Don’t stand around in the group discussing what you did and didn’t study.

You can learn more about examination techniques at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au by logging in with these details: Username: frederickirwin Password: 192results

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 E36

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

The Uniform shop will be open every Wednesday during the month of November from 8.30am – 12.00 noon, the last day of

trading being Friday 2 December 2016.

Uniform Shop Hours – 2016

Monday 12.30pm - 3.30pm

Tuesday 8.00am - 12.00pm

Wednesday (November) 8.30am - 12.00pm

Thursday 8.00am - 12.00pm

Friday 12.30pm - 3.30pm

Holiday Uniform Shop Hours – 2017

Thursday 19 January 8.00am - 3.00pm

Friday 20 January 8.00am - 3.00pm

Friday 27 January 9.00am - 3.00pm

Tuesday 31 January 9.00am – 12.00noon (Orientation)

For information regarding the below topics, please click here.

Year 3 2017 Students

Year 5 2017 Students

Board Shorts Year 7+

Old or Outgrown Uniforms

Blazer 2017

Dry Cleaning your Blazer

UNIFORM SHOP

UNIFORM SHOP

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